I've come to sense that I'm capable of uncorking a half on very short notice. With the solid base that I've

developed, covering a half marathon at the drop of a hat would be no problem, whatsoever! I wasn't always

able to say that, with any conviction. I'd rate my endurance as rock solid, though I'd be reluctant to project a

finishing time. No big deal, you say? Perhaps, but for someone in my shoes, it's a pretty good feeling.

 

With summer nearly upon us, I'd likely choose a half  with a nice bouquet; something light on the

palate, while still retaining a degree of richness and complexity. As far as aroma, I'm leaning more towards

nutty, as opposed to fruity, but that's just me.

I digress.

 

Decisions, decisions..

 

lg

LG, Congratulations on deciding that you want to run a 1/2M. Yes, you have demonstrated in your training that you have the ability to do very well in endurance events. However, it was my impression that you had let your mileage volume slip a little recently in an effort to add more recovery/rest days to your program?

If you have cut your total volume I think the long run becomes an important part of training fspecifically for your half marathon event. You need to be used to running the distance (or close) so that your body has made the necessary adaptations to handle it. The long run also adds many miles to your total volume - all in one day. Do you currently have a long run in your program? If not, there is a focus for you - to extend the duration/mileage of one of your weekly runs. Remember to add gradually - no big jumps in mileage from week to week. Also, some people do long-runs only every 10 days or on a bi-weekly basis rather than every week.

I agree with your decisions to add recovery/rest days into your program. It keeps you healthy and it increases your ability to run better on the days when you do run.

I am very happy to hear you saying that you want to run a race - you have worked very hard in base training and you deserve to have some fun. Your motivation and dedication in contageous.

 

With some three years of fermentation, I've come to realize that I'll never be a data-centric trainee, but will

I just don't have a lust for the work

required to save and analyze data. I may not optimize my training, but that's okay with me. I'm having too

much fun as it is!

 

For what it's worth, I know people in my age range that have done incredibly well in distance running terms,

yet haven't a clue as to LHR/MAF. It's all good. Now off to the cellar I go.

Decisions, decisions..

 

lg

 Garmin F 305 is great for tracking data. Easy download to RA and you can keep it  private.