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Originally Posted by kdlmon  I have found a couple of training programs online. They are both set for three months, so I will be starting one of them soon. As of now I am running 4-5 times a week and am up to 5 miles.
One thing that I've read said that you can train for 10 miles because adrenaline will kick in for the last three miles. Is that true?
A friend and I are going to do the half marathon together, but have yet to run together. |
Adreniline does kick in to a point. But if you go out too fast and over do it in the first few miles (which many people do), then adreneline doesn't help much, lol
Its more about stamina and if the first few miles feel way too easy, that means you are running just about the speed you should be at the beginning. Because what feels easy at miles 1-7, starts to feel a lot tougher at miles 8-13.1. If you work your long run up to 10 or 11 miles, that will be enough to get you through it if its your first 1/2.
The feeling you get at crossing the finish is worth every ounce of effort you put into the race.
There are some really good training programs on Runnersworld.com and also there are runners forums there for every distance. Lots of great tips
Have you done any shorter distance races? 10k or 5k?