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Hi there fellow runners.... I would be grateful if you could spare me some advice..
I have been keeping up with running and fitness on and off for a bit, but I have now signed myself up for a half Marathon in October!
I have only ever ran as far as 5km. which takes me about 32 minutes on a tredmill. I've never timed myself outdoors. However I now need to quadruple that amount in 5 months...
any ideas on what would be good targets for me? adding an extra 2.5/3km a month? I have read there is a advisable 10% a week but this doesn't seem enough to reach my target..
I have also seen 12 week pre-race plans, which include pacing, thresholds etc.. is this something i concentrate on nearer to the time, or do i just need to practice on increasing my distance??
I also have a martial arts class once a week which is quite intense, altho this usually leaves my upper body with muscle aches rather than my legs. so Im concerned about pushing body too much, I don't want to burn out!?
Look forward to reading your responses! :embarrassed:
I have been keeping up with running and fitness on and off for a bit, but I have now signed myself up for a half Marathon in October!
I have only ever ran as far as 5km. which takes me about 32 minutes on a tredmill. I've never timed myself outdoors. However I now need to quadruple that amount in 5 months...
any ideas on what would be good targets for me? adding an extra 2.5/3km a month? I have read there is a advisable 10% a week but this doesn't seem enough to reach my target..
I have also seen 12 week pre-race plans, which include pacing, thresholds etc.. is this something i concentrate on nearer to the time, or do i just need to practice on increasing my distance??
I also have a martial arts class once a week which is quite intense, altho this usually leaves my upper body with muscle aches rather than my legs. so Im concerned about pushing body too much, I don't want to burn out!?
Look forward to reading your responses! :embarrassed: