When should I start my half training

[AHappierHour]

Hi everyone my half isn't till Sept 02 but after this week I will have completed my 10k training. How soon do I need to start training for the half? I plan on taking a few weeks and just relax and just do easy runs or is that a bad idea?

Thanks!

[al320]

are you following a training plan? how long is it?

[AHappierHour]

For the half no I haven't found one yet.

[al320]

i would suggest following a plan, especially if this is your first one. most are 10-12 weeks. you should have a base though and not take off from running completely though when you start.

hal higdon has some good plans.

[marie427]

I really liked the Hal Higdon half plan - it's a 12-week plan so you should be starting it within the next few weeks. Good luck!

[MiniLove]

Coming from the city with the "Nation's Largest Half-Marathon" race, our training series had a 10k in early March for our early May half-marathon, if that helps give you timing reference.

Check to see if there are training programs you can sign up with locally, if you're interested.

[SuziSaysDa]

There are many training plan available on-line, but I have always had trouble sticking to them. I was most successful training with a group that had a plan.

[shauni27]

I suggest Hal Higdon's beginner plan. I think it is 12 weeks. Google it and take a look. I only followed it loosely, not like a law.