Can I run a half with with 1 'real' run per week?

guest — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:41:26 GMT

Here's my situation: I'm a creature of habit and I'm in a routine where I do 30 cardio & 30 min weights M-F at the gym. In reality, I make it about 4 mornings a week due to work and family commitments. At the gym, I mostly do eliptical as my cardio, but sometimes treadmill. I would like to run a half later this year and plan on doing my long runs outside on Sat morning. My question is: Can I train for a half within the parameters of my current fitness regime? I can flex in the way I've got my cardio\weights split up and I assume I'll have to work in some rest days but can I build up to a half distance only running any significant lengths once per week?

Thanks for any tips\feedback you can give.

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Can I run a half with with 1 'real' run per week?