RunningAHEAD - Topic: Six Week 13.1 Training Plan

megankip

posted: 10/12/2017 at 6:51 PM
modified: 10/12/2017 at 8:24 PM

Hi!

I signed up for a half marathon that's six weeks away.

I've been running off and on for about 10 years now (1 full in 2012 at 4:40 with training, 4 halves from 2013-2016 with times from 2:05 with some training, to 2:35 with absolutely no training). I've never had a problem jumping back in after taking a break from running, so I'm not worried about not being able to finish.

I didn't run much this summer and in the last two months I've been in school, but I try and squeeze in 2-3 miles when I can. That usually ends up being about 2-3 times a week.

I was just wondering if anyone had any advice on how to make the most of the next six weeks, given limited time to run. My thoughts were maybe a day of intervals for about 30 min, a day of an easy 3 miles, and a day of a little longer (maybe 6-10). Then throw some strength training in.

I know this won't be a big PR race or anything, I'm just looking to maximize the next few weeks Smile Thank you!

tom1961

Old , Ugly and slow

posted: 10/12/2017 at 8:30 PM

6 weeks is not a long time.

I assume you are young.

I would ease in to the intervals and long run

Good luck.

first race sept 1977 last race sept 2007

2019 goals 1000 miles , 190 pounds , deadlift 400 touch my toes

milktruck

an amazing likeness

posted: 10/12/2017 at 9:21 PM

Endurance first.

At "...2-3 miles, 2-3 times a week...", that's 4-9mi per week = you are running a very light schedule.

So adding easy miles will have the most benefit.

Screw the speed work, that's not the workout you want at this point.

Yes to 6-10 milers, and push every other run longer as well.

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ilanarama

Pace Prophet

posted: 10/16/2017 at 12:17 PM

What milktruck says. You have basically no base, and endurance is going to be your test. As much EASY running as you can do is the best strategy, but be cautious about increasing your volume. If you can run more than 3x/week it will help a lot, even if some days are only 2-3 miles. But longer runs and more runs will help you more than strength training or intervals.

Coastal

posted: 11/2/2017 at 8:11 PM

OP: How is the training going? You're only a couple weeks away from your race?

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