1/2 training plan or tips timed out for a Nov race.

[thebulldog]

I am doing my third 1/2 in Nov. I am still a newbie at this and while finishing is the goal, I am aiming to improve my time to 2:30 ... curious what guides people use to train.

I did a 10mile race just a few weeks before my 1/2 in April which worked out great.

How many miles should i be running a week to get better?

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[ebeth]

how many mpw were you running before your last half? how many mpw are you running now?

[thebulldog]

I was not great with tracking miles but i bet it was 15 a week on average with then a longer run on the weekends.

I haven't done any runs since as i just needed a break but still doing weights and other cardio.

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[taratru]

I've had great luck using Hal Higdon and then using the Macmillan calculator to figure out my training times.

[emuni04]

I second Hal Higdon. I feel that training plan always works the best for me.

[MrsE]

Check out Hal Higdon's novice 2.

[gt7301b]

I am doing Philly as well and I am currently using a modified version of Pfitzinger's 5k PR plan to get me through the summer and maintain my base. I plan to run 16-25 miles a week over the summer while focusing on speed and strength training. I am basically alternating long runs of 6,8,10 for now. Once I get closer to the race I plan to use Pfitzinger's half plan.

[runaways]

Another vote for Hal Higdon.

[beachygal]

I'm training for a race the week after Philly, and plan to use the Hal Higdon Novice 2, even though it is my first half. I'm thinking since I have some okay base mileage, I don't have to do the complete beginner program. Novice 2 seems like a good step up!

[thebulldog]

I guess i need to meet Hal. I am not looking forward to running in dc this summer but at least i can squeak out some smaller runs in the am.
Thanks all!

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[gt7301b]

May 21, 2013 13:02:17 GMT -5 thebulldog said:

I guess i need to meet Hal. I am not looking forward to running in dc this summer but at least i can squeak out some smaller runs in the am.
Thanks all!

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This is why you are doing Philly, you won't have to do really long runs till October.. Plus when it gets to race day you'll fly because you will be used to running in the heat.

[thebulldog]

You got it gt!
There was a sept 1/2 i was looking at ut the thought of long runs in august makes me cry.

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