Category Archives: half training

alrighty then..

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Randomability

It seems that marathon training has kind of hit another snag.  I just can’t get past the long Friday run.  I know I can do it.  It’s just the actual doing of it.  I had planned on running 8 miles … Continue reading →

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Week 7 hump

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Randomability

I’m finally over the week 7 hump.  It only took me three weeks to finish it. 1st attempt:  Monday, 1/27.  Ran 4.5 miles on the treadmill no running the next week. 2nd attempt: Monday 2/10.  Ran 4.5 miles on the … Continue reading →

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I’ve hit a snag

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Randomability

In my half marathon training.  I haven’t run for over a week.  I suppose I can blame the weather or the kids being home.  I’d be sort of right.  The kids are doing a skating unit at school for 10 … Continue reading →

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half training update, week 5

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Randomability

Another week of half training is in the books.  I’m getting more coordinated getting apps started and such.  Nike+ first, then SIT.  I’ve been watching movies while running, followed by a post-run yoga cool down.  it works well. Week 5, … Continue reading →

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half training week 4

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Randomability

Week four training for the “I don’t have a job and I’m training for a half for the helluvit and to keep me busy but there’s none on the schedule half” was pretty uneventful.  It was all on the treadmill.  … Continue reading →

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half training

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Randomability

So I’ve been training for a half marathon for no particular reason other than I have the time.  So here’s an update. I’m using Hal Higdon’s Novice 1 training program and modifying it to run on M, W, & F.  … Continue reading →

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