half-marathon training

[lb2006]

I usually stick with Hal Higdon's training schedules for a half - and beginning this weekend would start my training for a 6/1 half.

Does anyone recommend any other type of training for someone wanting to PR a half?  (also - this will be my 12th half )

[gt7301b]

I've been usign a hybrid of a Pfitzinger/ Hal Higdon plans for my half training. I like that Pfitz incorporates a midweek long run in his plans, but I like Higdon's speed work better. Pfitz's speed work starts off with a lot of hills, but my main running route is already pretty hilly, so I don't think I need quite as much hill training as his plan call for.

What kind of base are you starting with?

[lb2006]

right now, 25-30 mpw.

I've been loosely training with a friend who is running a half this weekend.

[runaways]

I think for my last half that was not mid-marathon-training I used a HH plan but I tacked on a mile or two for warmup and cooldown to almost every run. Basically I just used it as a guideline for distance and then also had a dedicated purpose for each run - speed, recovery, long, usually only one sort of "general aerobic" run per week.

[boston340]

Right now I'm using a plan from www.coachjenny.com -- HH is a good plan though.

[gt7301b]

I think the advanced plans will help you get to the PR. With that kind of base I think focusing on the speed work and pace runs will be beneficial.

[lb2006]

I am thinking so too - but am nervous to commit to a PR since the course is super hilly (one i hate, but i needed something to get me out of my winter slump and start training -and it was $35) and summer

[gt7301b]

You can PR on a hilly course, both my 10 mile and 1/2 PRs are on hilly courses.