Nike running 14 week half marathon

[Ardenk]

Hi All

Hopefully this is allowed as beyond c25k

I'm back doing 5k 3 times a week want to improve and keep my interest, so looking at doing the Nike running 14 week half marathon course.

My only question is it has 5 runs a week which would break the don't run on convective day rule. They tend to be slower "recovery runs".

Am I risking it a bit following this program?

[MissUnderstanding Administrator]

Come and join us on Bridge to 10k, or over on Marathon!

healthunlocked.com/bridgeto10k

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There are a lot of us following that plan on Bridge and this question comes up all the time.

Either choose three runs a week and skip the rest or just make a week last longer than a week. There’s no need to do five runs a week! Recovery days are important.

[Ardenk Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

thanks have joined the group need to keep pushing or will drift away again

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to Ardenk]

Excellent! You might like the quest on bridge to help stay on track-set your own goals and stay accountable. Loads of support there. Really glad you’re joining us!

I’ve done that plan and it’s a great one. Adapt as needed and enjoy!

[chrisl72 Graduate]

Hi Ardenk , I'm doing NRC HM and taking two calendar weeks per plan week. One recovery run, one speed run and a long run every week. In the second week I either repeat the long run or do something of similar distance. It's working for me so far.

[linda9389 Graduate]

Hi. I know that feeling of wanting a challenge so I know I won't lose interest! I agree with previous replies re. the flexibility of the NRC app, but would add one thing - most HM plans assume you are regularly running 10k. During the 14 weeks the long run ramps up fairly quickly and will find any weakness, injury becomes a definite risk unless you have a good solid 10k base. If you're not at that point, then I recommend you work thru Ju Ju's magic Bridge to 10k plan first (you'll find it on the Bridge to 10k forum), consolidate a while, and then start the NRC plan. You'll be very welcome over on the Marathon forum - do let us know how it's going. Whatever you decide, be sure to have fun 😊

[misswobble Graduate]

Nike plans are really good! You don’t need to do all the five runs in a week You could do one of the speed sessions, the longer run and the recovery run if you wish. It’s your plan and you can be flexible

Enjoy it 🙂👍