Re:Time to run or time to walk? Your body knows the answer
by agumonkey on Tuesday February 15, 2022 @05:00AM
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I may start long jogging sessions to see if I can break the 20km threshold. Any advices?
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Re:Time to run or time to walk? Your body knows the answer
by ivanche on Tuesday February 15, 2022 @06:41AM
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You would need much more than just long jogging sessions to go to 20km, like tempo runs, strength, power etc. My advice is to do:
1. Couch to 5K
2. Beginner 5K https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/5k-training/novi...
3. Beginner 10K https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/10k-training/nov...
4. Intermediate 10K https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/10k-training/int...
5. Intermediate 21K https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/half-marathon-tr...
Re:Time to run or time to walk? Your body knows the answer
by dll on Tuesday February 15, 2022 @10:27AM
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I didn't follow any training plans to get up to the half marathon distance. Once I'd finished the C25K plan I decided to see what 10K felt like and it was ok... did a few of those and then tried 15K. At that point I figured I could do a half and entered one. Although I didn't follow a plan I do keep an eye on my GPS watch to see what pace I'm doing - if I'm planning a long run I'll hold back the pace from what I know I can run so I don't tire myself out.
I think training plans depend a lot on what you're wanting to do - I just wanted to complete the distance; I could probably do it faster with a proper training plan but I've found running without worrying about time (too much) to be enjoyable (and I have still got respectable results for my age).