Training question

[GaryB1966]

So, I’m considering doing my first half marathon this year about May-June. My question is in regard to training for such. Is it realistic to train on a programme of three runs a week from now until then? Appreciate any thoughts. Currently I run between 6-8k twice a week and one longer run of 10-16k

[C3PO Marathon]

Definitely realistic. I did my first few HMs with three runs a week. It is true that once I switched to four runs a week last summer, I improved my time significantly. But that could be because I'm a tortoise.

[GaryB1966 in reply to C3PO]

That’s interesting thanks... what is your four run schedule?

[C3PO Marathon in reply to GaryB1966]

More or less like this: Long run on Tuesday (increasing by 2K every week up to 21K), easy run 6-10K Thursday and Sunday, 6-10K tempo run/intervals on Friday. I think my max mileage was about 40K right before my latest HM.

When working towards my Xmas marathon, I did a run streak for the first 20 days of December, and that really helped keep my mileage close to 40-45K despite the cold and ice. I kept my long run and filled the rest of the week with as short runs as possible to meet my weekly target.

[benwill Marathon]

if you can do 16k then you only need to do 5k more for a half, easy to do it. Stop thinking and just sign up!

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

16 weeks training with 3 runs per week is pretty standard. You'll be fine, do it do it do it!!!