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Bike_and_RunHalf Marathon
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I'm now running 5KM twice a week, and one longer run of 10KM, but want to build up my mileage in order to run the Plymouth Half Marathon in May, and then the Torbay Half Marathon in June.

I've had a nosey through what feels like a hundred different training plans, but struggling to find one that I think will fit around my three runs a week. So, I've attempted to write my own - basically adding an extra km to my total distance each week.

I'd love to hear some feedback from some of you more experienced runners as to whether you think the below plan is realistic, or how you might adapt it to be better.

Thanks

(Distances in KM)

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon

You're right, the best plan is one that is realistic and will work for you!

This looks good -increasing your long run gradually should work well. However, I would suggest you consider having a lower mileage week every 4 or 5 weeks to allow yourself some recovery time - as you have some consolidation weeks built in, it should still fit. You could use your Wednesday run for some speed or hill training (or maybe use the Saturday 5k - is that Parkrun?).

There is a Spring 2020 Half Marathon group post on training plans - take a read through it and see if anything else occurs to you:

healthunlocked.com/marathon...

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Bike_and_RunHalf Marathon in reply tolinda9389

Thanks linda9389

I like the idea of recovery weeks. I'll have a little jiggle around and see where best they'll fit. 👍

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toBike_and_Run

Perfect - and don't forget to plug the cross training in too 🤩

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Bike_and_RunHalf Marathon in reply tolinda9389

Cross training?

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toBike_and_Run

Yes - BIKE and run 🤣🤣🤣

(I'm kind of assuming you're joking? but just in case you're not - any other exercise, ideally low impact ,will help you safely strengthen all the supporting muscles that will make you a super runner 🙂)

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Bike_and_RunHalf Marathon in reply tolinda9389

🤦‍♂️ of course it is. Let's put it down to a distracted moment, but when I saw 'cross training' all I could think about was the cross trainer machine at the gym.

I cycle everyday so I guess I shouldn't need to worry too much about fitting it into the plan.

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toBike_and_Run

🤣🤣🤣👍

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misswobbleMarathon

We just started a HM group. Do join 😃👍. Loads signed up 🙂

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Bike_and_RunHalf Marathon in reply tomisswobble

I'm sure I joined a HM group, but I can't remember where it is 🙈 . Can you post the link for me again please

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toBike_and_Run

We post every Tuesday (and you are the inspiration for tomorow's post ....).

The latest post is always in the pinnned posts.

At the bottom of the pinned post is a link to all the previous posts.

You're in the group! Your event is on the list (which is also linked in the pinned post),

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Bike_and_RunHalf Marathon in reply tolinda9389

See... I knew I was in the group. I signed up a while back, but have been focused on completing my B210K so haven't really been over here in the marathon community much.

New year, New challenge, and the focus is very much getting up to 13.1 miles so you'll likely see a lot more of my posts on this side of the bridge 👍

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SlowLoris

I don't think you need to run an HM in training twice in the two weeks before the event. Don't underestimate the benefits of rest and recovery. As Linda says, put in regular recovery weeks. A good way is to make the long run shorter on those weeks. If you can run 16-18km comfortably in training, then 21km after a couple of taper weeks will be no problem.

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tiggs1Marathon

I am following Jeff Galloways HM plan and that involves 2 shorter run (30-45 mins) each week where he recommends you mix it up with fartlek, hills and speed changes and then a 3rd run each week but only adding distance every other week by 2.5km and the week you don't add distance doing 800m runs with recovery time between each starting with 3 of them and then adding 2 each time.

I think that the advice from others here to ensure you give yourself some easier weeks is a great idea and I can't wait to hear you have done your first HM. I am doing mine the first Sunday in Sept all going well :)

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