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Sub 2 Hour Half Marathon Manifesto

guest — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 21:12:07 GMT

I wanted to share with the daily mile forum community a project I have been working on for the past two months. It is called the sub 2 hour half marathon manifesto and it is specifically for runners who are in the 2 hour plus to 3 hour half-marathon ability levels.

It is more then just a 12-week training plan but consists of enough motivation to fill an NFL football stadium . I have seen far too many runners miss their goals on account of not spending adequate time at their specific race pace, fueling issues and jump to the conclusions that they dont have what it takes, aren't talented enough. Failures lead them to either quit or makes them think they dont have thw capability to make it happen.

The sub 2 hour half marathon manifesto is what I have learned in over 21 years of experience, failures and successes along the way and how half marathoners can take what I have learned from some of the world's top coaches and elite runners in a matter of hours and days.

If you are sick of missing this barrier and want a genuine program that will set you up for success along with sharing some time with someone who understands where you are at and what you are capable of

You can visit the Sub 2 Hour Half Marathon Manifesto website

Best Wishes and continued success in your running. I know you can do it.

Nathan, 2.19 marathoner

3rd time using the program

guest — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:08:01 GMT

This is the 3rd time using the Beginning Half Marathon training program. It was great for my first one, but with the 3rd, I didn't feel it was challenging enough. I did review the intermediate training program, but felt that it was too challenging. There doesn't seem to be a program in the middle. I would like a program that increases speed by just 3-5 minutes and helps train for hills.

Not My Favorite program

guest — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:59:49 GMT

This is the second time I have used Active trainer to prepare for a Half Marathon. I have to say this time I did not feel I was prepared enough for this race despite completing nearly all the training suggested. One of the reasons is that the course for the Half Marathon this time had many more hills then the program suggested I do. I ran the Miami Half last time and the I chose a different program which I felt worked on speed more and really had me better conditioned for the race. Needless to say I was disappointed this time.

Half Marathon Program

guest — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:57:16 GMT

loved it! did 1/2 in under my goal time. couldn't have done it without active.com's guidance.

Beginning Run Half Marathon Training Program

guest — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:41:44 GMT

I started this program in January, and I have about four weeks to go before my first half marathon. Over the weekend, I ran my first 10 mi competively with a pace of 11:20. This program combined with some serious food choices has definitely prepared me for the half. I feel more confident now having completed the training, and have already recommended this program to all of my friends. I'll be using the post training program right away, and have crazy thoughts of doing it again later this year. Thanks so much, and I hope to see you again soon!

Garret Starke

Already Active First-Time Half-Marathoners

guest — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:52:01 GMT

Hi,

I am planning to sign up for a half marathon soon, and it'll be my first. However, I have been very active for the last 5 years of my life, working out 1-2 hours/day every day. I'm wondering what my training program should look like, given that most of the "beginner" programs would mean that I'll be less active overall than I usually am. Can I just stick to the runs as most people recommend for beginners (for example, 3 miles on Monday, 2 miles on Tuesday, stretch and strengthen on Wednesday, etc.), but then supplement the rest of the time with other cardio activities, like the eliptical or the bike, so that I'm still keeping up with the same amount of physical activity?

Any professional suggestions on this would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!