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Half-marathon training: Where to start?

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I recently completed my first 10k race in 1 hr 22 minutes! I've now decided to bite the bullet and sign up for a half marathon. However, im unsure of how to go around training for it. I want to do the best and most suitable training that will help me achieve my first half marathon in a nice, comfortable time and by doing so in a healthy way.

Does anybody have any recommendations? Any apps that they may have followed similar to c25k perhaps?

I dont have a definite race date yet but I have every intention of doing one. I just need all the help I can get!

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Tucking more 10Ks in and then taking a look at the pinned post...

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LordiMarathon

HM plans seem over complicated to me. KISS is the best approach imho...keep it simple s*****. Do a 5k, 10k and a long run every week. The long run gets progressively longer by 10% each time. The 5k can be a recovery jog a couple of days after the long run and the the 10k can be run with a bit more speed. Just jog your long runs because you are only aiming to finish your first HM and get a PB automatically ;-)

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roseabiUltramarathon in reply toLordi

It really is as simple as that, BethanDavies ! And we do have an Autumn half marathon support group just started here this week as per Oldfloss 's link 😊

There are apps - not really quite like C25K I think, but Nike Run Club, for example, will take you through a free training plan.

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misswobbleMarathon in reply toroseabi

I’m using that free app at the moment and I ran one of their coached ten mile runs yesterday. I loved it. There are quite a few choices of distance distance Runs on there. Having it voiced over made the time pass quicker 🙂

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WhatsappHalf Marathon

As Lordi says just consistent running slowly building up your long run each week.

Listen to some music, an audio book or a podcast and enjoy the 'me' time.

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WindozeHalf Marathon

Hi Bethan. Some sensible replies above. The "free style" approach of just extending your long runs is great.

Unless your a planner and micro runner like me 🤣🤣🤣 there are loads of HM plans out there but one I like the look off is the Running World beginner plan.

runnersworld.com/uk/trainin...

I do like a structured plan that incorporates speed work and hills. I'm a sucker for a PB. Even if you tailor the plan to suit your life style and running routines then cool.

Keep us all posted on what you decide!

Edit.

Oh yeah join Roseabi HM strava group. Lots of people just starting plans/progress

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathon

I am using roseabi's HM plan (Oldfloss referred you to the pinned post) and so far so good. It suits me perfectly, as it incorporates 3 runs a week (one of which is an increasing distance long run) and time for strength training and cross training (I do Pilates once a week and the occasional swim). It also plans in for 2 rest days after the long run, whcih I definitely need! Definitely add in some strength training (squats, bridges, planks and the like), as I am finding this is helping no end with my longer runs – strong hips, core and glutes needed to support you when you are running for longer!

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