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Last post: Nov 6, 2009 4:01 PM by spicegeek RSS
cnrobin Rookie 2 posts since
Aug 30, 2008
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Nov 5, 2009 5:13 PM

returning to running - training for 1/2 - advice?

Hey everyone,

 

I am going to sign up for the Whiskey Row Half Marathon in May 2010 (Prescott, AZ) and I want to begin training this week or next. I am 18 and used to run Cross Country for my high school (freshman and sophomore years) but haven't run a lot since, just off and on. I have also battled with eating disorders in the last two years and am still in the process of getting over that. Is there any good way to get back into training while trying to slowly increase my calorie intake to go hand in hand with how much I will be running?

Thanks so much!

spicegeek Community Moderator 2,406 posts since
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1. Nov 6, 2009 4:01 PM in response to: cnrobin
Re: returning to running - training for 1/2 - advice?

there are a lot of considerations here from how much running is "on and off" and what - if any - long term damage you had suffered from the eating disorders

 

you have a lot of time - I would follow something the couch to 5K plan to get a really easy start to regular training and build up your running tollerances. you can supplement this with cross training and weight training. If you have not already done so - I suggest you talk to a dietician to hel you with your eating.

 

Once you are running 5K comfortable 3 or 4 times a week - you can start something like Hal Higdons novice half marathon plan






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