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Half marathon training schedule
Developing a good half marathon training schedule is crucial if you are to finish the race in comfort, feeling that you have done yourself justice.
Though only 50% the distance of its more famous relative, this is still a race that will represent a huge challenge for anyone not used to running long-distance. Most beginners will take up to two hours (or more) to cover the distance, but a properly planned half marathon training schedule will make that two hours a lot more pleasant!
So what is in a half marathon training schedule? A good program should include the following:-
Progressive Increase of Mileage: the heart of any good running programme is a gradual increase in mileage. This allows your body to become gradually accustomed to the race distance without getting injured along the way. It is recommended that you never increase your weekly mileage by more than 10%.
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Various Tempos of Running: Running at the same pace every time is not only boring, it wastes time. By running at a different tempos (e.g. slow on your long runs, faster on short runs, etc), you will get in shape quicker, and be able to run faster in the race.
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Pre-Race Taper: Most people arrive at the starting line of a race are over-trained and fatigued. By gradually tapering (reducing) your mileage in the last few weeks, you'll start the race fresh and ready to go!
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