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Stuuuuuu
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A few of my top tips:Any advice much welcomed.
* Build up the distance by no more than 10% each week. To run a good half marathon, I would be regularly running 15+ miles at the weekend.
* If you want a good time, get some tempo/threshold runs and intervals done during the week.
* Weekly mileage is hugely important. Try to get out the door as frequently as you reasonably can.
* On your long runs, apply the 'go slow to go fast' approach: by running in heart rate zone 2 (aerobic), you are training your body to be more efficient over long distances.
BlueHammer85
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Get off the treadmill and get out on the road, totally different and much harder, you need to get up to around 11-12 miles in a single run and you'll be fine on the day.
Training plan below.
https://www.runnersworld.co.uk/training/half-marathon-training-plans
I find the treadmill harder, it’s so boring.
inchy14
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I find the treadmill harder, it’s so boring.
It's harder because it's so monotonous mate, but the treadmill is doing part of the work for you,even if you have it on a good incline its not the same as outdoors.
BlueHammer85
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It's harder because it's so monotonous mate, but the treadmill is doing part of the work for you,even if you have it on a good incline its not the same as outdoors.
Agree. So much better outdoors.
I prefer to use the cross trainer for fitness training in the gym - least you’re getting your arms a workout aswell.
inchy14
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Agree. So much better outdoors.
I prefer to use the cross trainer for fitness training in the gym - least you’re getting your arms a workout aswell.
Hate them, always make my knees feel funny, rowing machine is best for total workout i find.
BlueHammer85
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Hate them, always make my knees feel funny, rowing machine is best for total workout i find.
ha, i hate rowing machine - kills my back, no matter my posture
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Stuuuuuu
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On what basis though? Kipchoge has run a sub 2h1m marathon and even an (unofficial) sub 2h1m marathon.Gebrselassie
Pezzer2
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I do mix it up but have not gone 10 mile+ outside yet.Get off the treadmill and get out on the road, totally different and much harder, you need to get up to around 11-12 miles in a single run and you'll be fine on the day.
Training plan below.
https://www.runnersworld.co.uk/training/half-marathon-training-plans
Random question, does anyone else suffer with loose bowels on a long run?. I’m like my dog ( runs around the park for 5 mins and has about 3 s**ts after loosening the bowels) I’ve tried going beforehand and not eating for at least 2 hours before but still need to go. Any diet tips or techniques to combat this ( I await the sarcastic replies;) )