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Post by sheriff on Oct 21, 2012 17:27:45 GMT
I have not quite decided which one I'm going to do yet.  Roughly, how many weeks before the actual race should I start training? I have a 9 week training plan up on my wall at the moment. Is 9 weeks really enough? It consists of 2 short runs and a longer run each week. |
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Post by Jelly on Oct 21, 2012 17:38:49 GMT
Whatever the mileage is for the first week of the schedule, it would be a good idea to build up a months worth of that as base training, so if in the first week you run 20 miles, start to build up to 20 miles and then maintain that for a month prior to the 9 week schedule and that should set you up nicely.
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Post by Wino on Oct 21, 2012 17:43:09 GMT
Not wanting to hijack your thread Sofie, but is it advisable to be able to run/ jog for an hour on a regular basis before starting ? I've only really jogged 5,6 & 10k distances and have only done 1 x 18k really really slow a few months back.....so would I be better trying to slow jog for an hour on a regular basis ?
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Post by penguin on Oct 21, 2012 18:00:03 GMT
Just start now. Once you are HM ready you can stay HM ready and run one whenever you like.  |
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Post by runragged on Oct 22, 2012 8:35:42 GMT
Just start now. Once you are HM ready you can stay HM ready and run one whenever you like. I agree with this. Training plans with a set number of weeks are pretty arbitrary unless you are starting from a very solid foundation. You need to be running consistently for a decent distance several times a week before you start a 9 weeks programme. That's really only to sharpen you up and get you race ready. From a pretty much standing start I'd base build, slow aerobic running up to 20m per week, for a period of at least 3 months.  |
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Post by I am Leg End on Oct 23, 2012 4:48:51 GMT
Given your knee history, can only echo the above. Don't enter anything until you can confidently run 15km and if you take your time building up to that distance you won't need to follow a plan as you will already be following the most suitable one, your own! Time on your feet is important, but also think long term, build up slow. Don't rush it.
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