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

guest — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:17:47 GMT

I second the vote for following a training plan. I'm using Hal Higdon't Novice Half plan; you'll probably have to give up the weights on some days in order to fit in your entire weekday training run, but the plan has only one long run per week.

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

guest — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:49:36 GMT

Routine/the same old things is bad for you in any workout routine!!! (It's better than not doing one). Running a half will required more running than it appears you are doing, my 1st full I only ran 4 days a week. Find a plan and see if you can do it, I am sure you can. Hal Higdon has some great free ones on line.

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.