Hello,
I have recently decided that I needed something to aim towards if I'm ever going to get properly fit.
I have decided to enter the Henley half marathon which is on the 8th October!
I have normally tried to keep fit by either swimming or attending the gym but I've never attempted long distance running. I did try a 3 mile road run the other day I must be honest I really struggled. I went to the gym last night and did a 45 minute run on the treadmill at a steady pace (well to me anyway) and I completed just over 8k.
Basically my main questions are:
1. Is road running going to be a lot better training for me than going on a running machine in the gym?
2. I only have 8 weeks to train so I want to train hard and get a fit as possible, I plan to swim on my rest days as I have had back trouble in the past and swimming always helps. Is swimming on rest days acceptable?
3. Most programs I look at are for more than a 8 week schedule, does anyone have any advice for an 8 week schedule?
Any advice welcome!!
Thanks,
I have recently decided that I needed something to aim towards if I'm ever going to get properly fit.
I have decided to enter the Henley half marathon which is on the 8th October!
I have normally tried to keep fit by either swimming or attending the gym but I've never attempted long distance running. I did try a 3 mile road run the other day I must be honest I really struggled. I went to the gym last night and did a 45 minute run on the treadmill at a steady pace (well to me anyway) and I completed just over 8k.
Basically my main questions are:
1. Is road running going to be a lot better training for me than going on a running machine in the gym?
2. I only have 8 weeks to train so I want to train hard and get a fit as possible, I plan to swim on my rest days as I have had back trouble in the past and swimming always helps. Is swimming on rest days acceptable?
3. Most programs I look at are for more than a 8 week schedule, does anyone have any advice for an 8 week schedule?
Any advice welcome!!
Thanks,