Need a training plan

[Agelesslass]

Hi guys, I have five weeks until my first half marathon but apart from running a ten mile race in February and since then running 6 miles 3 times a week I have no specific training plan. Any advice would be gratefully received. Thanks in advance.

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

I'd increase one of those runs each week and reduce the others (or even cut one out completely and go for a swim instead - if you like swimming of course).

So for example:

Week 1: 7 miles, 6 mi, 3 mi (or swim)

Week 2: 8 mi, 5 mi, 3 mi (or swim)

Week 3: 9 mi, 4 mi, 3 mi (or swim)

Week 4: 10 mi (brisk walk the following day), 3 mi, 3 mi (or swim)

Week 5: 11 mi (Sunday, or as early as poss in the week AND take a brisk walk the following day), 2 mi, rest for a couple of days before the half marathon.

If you opt for the third run your weekly mileage stays about the same as you've been used to.

Take the long runs very slowly and be aware of any signs of injury. You'll be having to step up from 11 miles to 13.1, but in fact a lot of people only get to 10 miles in training and do fine.

Good luck! xx

[Agelesslass Metric Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Thanks so much for this roseabi, it’s great 😀👍

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Agelesslass]

Looking forward to hearing about it! Would you like us to add it to our events list so we can give you a cheer?

[Agelesslass Metric Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Yes please 👍

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Agelesslass]

You'll have to remind me which half marathon it is, and the date 😊 Website would be nice too, if possible xx

[Agelesslass Metric Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Its Chester half marathon on Sunday May19th. Thanks roseabi👍

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Agelesslass]

Added! xx

[misswobble Marathon]

I have to have a plan 😃. I hate the idea of running too much, so only do as much as I need to for the race I’ve got lined up

A plan is a good plan ! 👍😃. Get one and stick to it 💪

Today is another five k. I’m off 😁🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Tasha99 Marathon]

I just went up each week a bit