[Ginger]

Hi there. Ive just come off from a little layoff of a couple of months having had a bad bout of flu and a nasty chest infection over christmas. Ive just started running again but am slightly concerned that ive only got 8 weeks to train for a half marathon. Last july i did a 10k and that was fine. I just want to be sure that im not pushing it too hard for a longer distance and get injured.

Any advice really welcome.

Cheers. Ginger.

 

[Steve]

Well it can be done of course but build up slowly.Do you think you'll be able to do 5m as a long run this weekend ? If so leading up to the race you'll be able to do 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.5, 11 and 12m runs before the 13.1 on race day.

 

[Ginger]

Did 5 at the weekend. Finding my fitness isnt great at the moment. Keep on stopping a few times half way round. But should be fine to up the distance a mile a week.

Cheers.

 

[Granty]

Nothing wrong with having a little 'breather' on the way !! :d

Good Luck !

 

[Steve]

Listen to your body...if you need to stop for a stretch, breather, drink or whatever then stop.
Try to do 4 runs a week if you can and slowly build up stamina.
You can do it!