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Hi there,
Just wondering if anyone can offer any 'pearls' for my training for the Great North Run. I have been jogging on and off for a few years now and have completed 2 x 10k runs so I'm looking forward to the challenge of the half marathon. I'm on week 7 of a 12 week 'novice' training plan I got off some webiste or other. The plan incorpoarates 3 runs a week (one long one) and 2 cross-training sessions. My cross training is kick-boxing (a little unusual I know but its an existing hobby) and I do a bit of yoga here and there too. At the moment my two shorter runs are 4.5 miles and my next long run will be 8 miles. Do you think I will be ready in time or should I swap one of my cross training sessions for another run? I just had to take a week off because of a back spasm/muscle weakness so I am also weary of further injury/time off too; do you think 2 rest days is enough?
Any help from Great North veterans, or anyone really, would be great. Also, any other miscellaneous tips specific to a first time Great North Runner would be welcome!
Thanks!
Just wondering if anyone can offer any 'pearls' for my training for the Great North Run. I have been jogging on and off for a few years now and have completed 2 x 10k runs so I'm looking forward to the challenge of the half marathon. I'm on week 7 of a 12 week 'novice' training plan I got off some webiste or other. The plan incorpoarates 3 runs a week (one long one) and 2 cross-training sessions. My cross training is kick-boxing (a little unusual I know but its an existing hobby) and I do a bit of yoga here and there too. At the moment my two shorter runs are 4.5 miles and my next long run will be 8 miles. Do you think I will be ready in time or should I swap one of my cross training sessions for another run? I just had to take a week off because of a back spasm/muscle weakness so I am also weary of further injury/time off too; do you think 2 rest days is enough?
Any help from Great North veterans, or anyone really, would be great. Also, any other miscellaneous tips specific to a first time Great North Runner would be welcome!
Thanks!