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Half marathon

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bambisims · 23/05/2017 21:56

Hi! I already run and have done for a few years. Can comfortabley run 7 miles at around a 9.45/10min mile pace. I feel like I can run more when I get to 7 but do get bored...however I would love to train for a marathon when DS starts school (year and a half a way) and was thinking in the interim it would be good to train for a half...anyone know any good apps or training plans? So going from 10k to half really? Thanks!

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BlueChampagne · 15/06/2017 12:53

I overcome boredom by varying my routes, and enjoy the changing seasons (mostly).

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bambisims · 13/06/2017 21:11

Sorry for some reason I never saw these replies! Thanks I'm now on week three if a training programme to get to half marathon so fingers crossed all well so far!!

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Igottastartthinkingbee · 25/05/2017 13:33

I used the bupa beginners plan. You'll breeze that one if you're already doing 7 miles. Just sign up for a 10 mile or a half marathon in a couple of months time. That's usually enough motivation for me to train for the distance. Vary your routes or try running off road or somewhere new to combat boredom.

Stewart2017 · 25/05/2017 13:22

www.halhigdon.com/training/51134/Half-Marathon-Walk-Training-Program

I was given this link above

I just able to race 10k at a push, and have a half marathon booked for 4 months time to push me.
Thought of running 20k is daunting to say the least

glastogal · 24/05/2017 15:41

I used the Nike+ training plan (12 weeks) for my half marathon training and I really enjoyed it. I would recommend that if you have time for it (it required 2 longish runs per week)

Dadsussex · 24/05/2017 15:39

Firstly you have some nice consistent times and speed already, so Maybe enter a 10 mile event locally as you'll have something to focus on come 7-8 miles on your training runs?

Once you get to 10 miles it's just a 5k to a half marathon!

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