How to run a half-marathon
How I did it: I started with small goals and gave myself plenty of time to build up: 5K, 10K, then half-marathon. I did my best to consistently keep up with runs, even though there were certainly days that I just didn't feel like it. In addition, I found a friend who had the same goal, so I had someone to turn when I had a really great run, or someone who was understanding and helpful when I had a poor run.
Lessons & tips: Give yourself plenty of time to achieve the goal. By giving myself a lot of time to train for the half-marathon, on weeks when I was just too busy to run regularly that week, I knew that I had plenty of time to build on the progress I had made.
Resources: I followed Hal Higdon's half-marathon training (which I found through a simple Internet search), which offered a lot of flexibility for someone like me, including cross training. In addition, I purchased a small Camelbak that I wore on my back for longer runs when I wasn't in an area with water fountains. It was a better choice for me than a waistband pack, as I always got annoyed with the extra weight that even a small running pack (carrying only my keys and my phone) added around my hips.
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