I've been inspired watching the Great North Run and I'd like to do it next year. I've done 2 half marathons before but they were 12 and 14 years ago.
The problem arises is that I'm 6 stone overweight. I know I need to she'd at least 3 stone to be able to achieve this run and I know this is just as important as the exercise training.
How does this sound for a training plan? Obviously can firm things up as time goes on and I can start saving for a personal trainer for maybe spring onwards. Not particularly bothered by the time I do (as long as not completely at the back) and happy to walk some of it if I end up needing to. Need to keep things realistic.
Plan:
Sept-Xmas (16 weeks)- work on weight loss. Build up fitness and muscles before even attempting running to avoid knee damage. 2+ walks a day with the dog. At least 1 two hour walk a week and at least 1 three hour walk a week. 1 X swim and 1 X gym a week to build fitness and muscles.
Jan - end of March (13 weeks).
Keep up the above work plus achieve Couch to 5k. I've given myself a few extra weeks in this to repeat the harder weeks if needed.
April - end of June (13 weeks). Keep up walking, gym and swim. Personal trainer if funds allow. Build from 5k to 10k.
July and August - really hammer the eating plan. Build from 10k to 10 miles. Do at least 2 13 mile runs even if there's a bit of walking needed.
Sept - GNR.
How does all this sound?