Let the Half Marathon training commence

[HectorsHouse]

Downloaded the NHS Couch to 5K podcasts last night and went for my inaugral interval run with them. Very bizarre feeling, because to keep to the beat I had to lengthen my strides, which made me feel that I doing that slow-motion run you do when you're on St Andrew's West Sands pretending that you're in Chariots of Fire. But I did notice that sped me up a bit and probably improved my form in using my legs more fully and getting away from 'shuffling'.

I plan to use the speed and stamina podcasts every week and a long run, adding 1k every week to my current distance.

This will mean that I should be running half-marathon distance in 10 weeks' time

And the actual half marathon I plan to do will be in June. So plenty of time if it goes wrong...

[Jeddahpm Graduate]

Wow that's fab! Plenty of advice and info on here regarding speed and endurance too. I know this as I am currently journeying from couch to 10k (mid November to 3rd march). Following that I hope to do a half marathon in October. Best of luck achieving and enjoying your goal!