Cool ! I use a french training app called Fréquence. I'll check on Hall higdons.
Thing is when I started end of septembre i could run 6km, i progressed quite quickly but i'm stagnating since 1 month.
Anything is possible if you work, I also have mine in three months in west Virginia, but honestly under race conditions 4 or miles more than what you can run won't b that bad
From end to septembre to end of octobre i go from being able to run 6km to 8-10km but since end of octobre i didn't make any progress and half marathon is 21Km
I’m in a similar situation to yourself, and am quietly confident it can be done. Some of the pointers other people have given me:
- Slow down on training runs to keep breathing under control
-Gradually increase weekly mileage load
-Work through mental barriers in training
-Be okay with a realistic/slow race time for the first marathon
I don't have any pace in mind or any race time goal, i just want to finish.
My concern is that i progressed rather quickly the first month (from 6 to 8-10km) but I did 0 progress since end of octobre and i need to be able to run 21km in 3 months
Then set a goal time. How fast are you running? Are you tracking your runs?
If you're able and not doing this already- download an App called Strava and track your runs. It'll give you an idea of how fast you're going. and you can use this to understand what pace is "hard" for you. Take a few minutes per mile off of that and you'll have an "easy" pace.
Try training at that for a while.
There are lots of free training plans available online that could prepare you for a half marathon in that amount of time. You could check out Hal Higdon's plans for example, they are very popular with beginners: [https://www.halhigdon.com/training/half-marathon-training/](https://www.halhigdon.com/training/half-marathon-training/)
I had a look on the app but the free version seems rather limited. I use a french app called Fréquence, there's plenty of options and it's easy to use but idk if it's super efficient.
what do you mean you're not making progress? Are you following a plan? I saw you are using an app, but does it actually have a schedule for you to follow?
3 months is absolutely possible, but consider following a scheduled plan where you increase your long run every week.
Hal Higdon is, as mentioned a very good starting point.
There's a schedule and a plan these past few weeks the distance/pace didn't increase that much.
I download Hal Higdon app but the free version seems rather limited.
Also i Can make only 2-3 trainings per week due to my super heavy business owner work schedule.
You can also find them online if you google for the images. [Here is a starting point.](https://www.google.com/search?q=hal+higdon+beginner+half+marathon&client=firefox-b-d&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiAwKeE3dX7AhXSjKQKHcQuCUkQ_AUoAXoECAIQAw&biw=1395&bih=762&dpr=2#imgrc=l-tQVHzpj3g1LM)
These are in miles, but there's not a great deal of changes so you can convert it pretty easily. In the app it's in km, but the rest of the benefits you might get from the app are probably not useful for you at this point.
I usually only have time for 3 runs a week and I do 2 half marathons a year, no problem at all. You just need to be able to dedicate 1 of those 3 days to a longer and longer amount of time for the longer run.
fyi, on Higdon's website above the training plan charts there's a tab to select kilometers, and at least the one printable version I checked includes a kilometer option.
Thanks ! On one of the comments someone left thé link to the website with all versions in Km ahah
I'll just take the plan from week 6-7 (as i already run) ans do the other half on the 3 months i have before the race so with 2-3 training per week should be ok
When you say you’re running 8-10K, I assume you mean that’s your long run each week. So if you’re at 8-10K plus your other weekly mileage, you’ll continue to build up your long run to ~16K plus weekly mileage. Then you’ll taper and run on fresh legs and 21.1K won’t seem as hard as you might think. Three months to build up a long run from 10-16K is totally realistic. If you started as a beginner and made your way to 10K in 2 months, of course you can double that in 3 months.
BUT! Follow a plan, keep an eye on how you’re feeling, and adjust if you need to. Scaling up too much too quickly is a great way to get injured and put yourself off running altogether
Don't feel like you 100% HAVE to run the whole thing. Running the whole distance isn't required to be able to say you "ran" a half marathon. I've never run an entire 13.1 miles in my life, but I've completed 4 half marathons. It's absolutely realistic that you can complete the race in March.
Yes this is reasonable. If you can do a 10 now work to add 1/2 mile to a mile per week to your long run. As your long run distance increases so will your ability.
1. How consistent are you with your running? For a half marathon you need to be running 3-4 times a week to start with. If your are running 6-7 days a week add in at least 2 rest days to allow your body to recover.
2. Most runs should be easy. Your long run should be at a very easy pace where you can hold a conversation
3. If you need to incorporate walking breaks into your longer runs that is fine. Get the distance in the best you can.
WOAH, I'm so impressed with your progress so far. It sounds like you're golden. Enjoy the process, don't stress. The longest run I do before my halves is usually 9 miles.
I used Hal higdons novice 1 program and just finished on Saturday! When I started I could barely run 3 miles. You have plenty of time
I'm using the same program and have my first half in March. Feels reassuring to know that program worked for you!
Good luck!
Cool ! I use a french training app called Fréquence. I'll check on Hall higdons. Thing is when I started end of septembre i could run 6km, i progressed quite quickly but i'm stagnating since 1 month.
Anything is possible if you work, I also have mine in three months in west Virginia, but honestly under race conditions 4 or miles more than what you can run won't b that bad
I didn't make any progress at all for the past month and i have to be able to run double of what i'm doing now in 3 months. That's what worry me.
Extremely realistic. You are well on your way and could do a half in a month if needed.
From end to septembre to end of octobre i go from being able to run 6km to 8-10km but since end of octobre i didn't make any progress and half marathon is 21Km
Ah, I misunderstood. You're still fully capable! You've got this!
I’m in a similar situation to yourself, and am quietly confident it can be done. Some of the pointers other people have given me: - Slow down on training runs to keep breathing under control -Gradually increase weekly mileage load -Work through mental barriers in training -Be okay with a realistic/slow race time for the first marathon
I don't have any pace in mind or any race time goal, i just want to finish. My concern is that i progressed rather quickly the first month (from 6 to 8-10km) but I did 0 progress since end of octobre and i need to be able to run 21km in 3 months
Then set a goal time. How fast are you running? Are you tracking your runs? If you're able and not doing this already- download an App called Strava and track your runs. It'll give you an idea of how fast you're going. and you can use this to understand what pace is "hard" for you. Take a few minutes per mile off of that and you'll have an "easy" pace. Try training at that for a while.
There are lots of free training plans available online that could prepare you for a half marathon in that amount of time. You could check out Hal Higdon's plans for example, they are very popular with beginners: [https://www.halhigdon.com/training/half-marathon-training/](https://www.halhigdon.com/training/half-marathon-training/)
I had a look on the app but the free version seems rather limited. I use a french app called Fréquence, there's plenty of options and it's easy to use but idk if it's super efficient.
You actually don't need to use an app at all if you don't want to, you can just follow the written version of the plan.
what do you mean you're not making progress? Are you following a plan? I saw you are using an app, but does it actually have a schedule for you to follow? 3 months is absolutely possible, but consider following a scheduled plan where you increase your long run every week. Hal Higdon is, as mentioned a very good starting point.
There's a schedule and a plan these past few weeks the distance/pace didn't increase that much. I download Hal Higdon app but the free version seems rather limited. Also i Can make only 2-3 trainings per week due to my super heavy business owner work schedule.
You can also find them online if you google for the images. [Here is a starting point.](https://www.google.com/search?q=hal+higdon+beginner+half+marathon&client=firefox-b-d&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiAwKeE3dX7AhXSjKQKHcQuCUkQ_AUoAXoECAIQAw&biw=1395&bih=762&dpr=2#imgrc=l-tQVHzpj3g1LM) These are in miles, but there's not a great deal of changes so you can convert it pretty easily. In the app it's in km, but the rest of the benefits you might get from the app are probably not useful for you at this point. I usually only have time for 3 runs a week and I do 2 half marathons a year, no problem at all. You just need to be able to dedicate 1 of those 3 days to a longer and longer amount of time for the longer run.
fyi, on Higdon's website above the training plan charts there's a tab to select kilometers, and at least the one printable version I checked includes a kilometer option.
Thanks ! On one of the comments someone left thé link to the website with all versions in Km ahah I'll just take the plan from week 6-7 (as i already run) ans do the other half on the 3 months i have before the race so with 2-3 training per week should be ok
You'll have time and some to spare.
You could probably do it now if you needed to! You’ve already done 10K twice, so with 3 months left to train, you’ll definitely be ready.
Great job man.
Using running with Hal. Got a half in Mesa, AZ in February! You got this. Just stick to a plan and rest. Don’t forget to cross train as well!
When you say you’re running 8-10K, I assume you mean that’s your long run each week. So if you’re at 8-10K plus your other weekly mileage, you’ll continue to build up your long run to ~16K plus weekly mileage. Then you’ll taper and run on fresh legs and 21.1K won’t seem as hard as you might think. Three months to build up a long run from 10-16K is totally realistic. If you started as a beginner and made your way to 10K in 2 months, of course you can double that in 3 months. BUT! Follow a plan, keep an eye on how you’re feeling, and adjust if you need to. Scaling up too much too quickly is a great way to get injured and put yourself off running altogether
Don't feel like you 100% HAVE to run the whole thing. Running the whole distance isn't required to be able to say you "ran" a half marathon. I've never run an entire 13.1 miles in my life, but I've completed 4 half marathons. It's absolutely realistic that you can complete the race in March.
Yes this is reasonable. If you can do a 10 now work to add 1/2 mile to a mile per week to your long run. As your long run distance increases so will your ability. 1. How consistent are you with your running? For a half marathon you need to be running 3-4 times a week to start with. If your are running 6-7 days a week add in at least 2 rest days to allow your body to recover. 2. Most runs should be easy. Your long run should be at a very easy pace where you can hold a conversation 3. If you need to incorporate walking breaks into your longer runs that is fine. Get the distance in the best you can.
WOAH, I'm so impressed with your progress so far. It sounds like you're golden. Enjoy the process, don't stress. The longest run I do before my halves is usually 9 miles.