Alright guys, looking for a bit of advice!
I have been running on and off for about 3-4 years and I am looking to run a half marathon in september....which would be my first ever event. I have acquired a good 10 weeks training schedule (which stipulates that I must firstly be able to comfortably run 3-4 miles x 3 per week, which I am able to do) which I know I can stick to and should be able to help me.
However my problem is that I play 5 a-side football twice a week which I would be terribly reluctant to give up. Despite the obvious possible injury risk in the lead up to the race I would like to fit this into my schedule.
Whats the opinion would it be viable to still play football or do I have to make the sacrifice?
Would there be any way thay I could substitute some of the shorter runs for football, or would it be physically possible to play football over and above these gradually more demanding runs and still achieve my goals.
I have been running on and off for about 3-4 years and I am looking to run a half marathon in september....which would be my first ever event. I have acquired a good 10 weeks training schedule (which stipulates that I must firstly be able to comfortably run 3-4 miles x 3 per week, which I am able to do) which I know I can stick to and should be able to help me.
However my problem is that I play 5 a-side football twice a week which I would be terribly reluctant to give up. Despite the obvious possible injury risk in the lead up to the race I would like to fit this into my schedule.
Whats the opinion would it be viable to still play football or do I have to make the sacrifice?
Would there be any way thay I could substitute some of the shorter runs for football, or would it be physically possible to play football over and above these gradually more demanding runs and still achieve my goals.