tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post7235548430804627506..comments2024-03-28T14:42:42.958-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: A First Timer's Half-Marathon Training Plan (for new runners)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-70277238629365539522021-12-19T20:22:07.806-05:002021-12-19T20:22:07.806-05:00Hahaha! Since most longer-distance races are on Su...Hahaha! Since most longer-distance races are on Sundays, I just usually have them end on a Sunday. But to modify this half-marathon plan, you can just skip the 3-mile run on Friday (use it as a rest day) and then run the half on Saturday. It'll be just fine! :)Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-37662127508186052672021-12-19T18:11:37.819-05:002021-12-19T18:11:37.819-05:00Hi, Katie! I'm doing your plan in 2022!
OCD q...Hi, Katie! I'm doing your plan in 2022! <br />OCD question, though... do you have a schedule that ends with race day being on a Saturday? (I'm rolling my eyes at myself!)Karens2centshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08761035704465068915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-22122647386149840802018-02-07T21:59:18.049-05:002018-02-07T21:59:18.049-05:00No problem! Since the plan is for first timers, my...No problem! Since the plan is for first timers, my goal is to get them to the finish line feeling good and not hating running ;) So, as long as you aren't skipping any of the workouts, you'll be doing enough to complete the race. I wanted to write a plan that would keep people from getting burnt out and quit training--so I hope that works out for you!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-66104169213783388552018-02-05T16:13:03.877-05:002018-02-05T16:13:03.877-05:00Thank you for the response! I was also wondering a...Thank you for the response! I was also wondering about the length of the midweek runs. I've noticed in researching plans that the length of the midweek run gets up to about 5 miles and stays there from about week 6 onward. Can you explain your thoughts on why your plan is slightly less? To be honest, I'm thrilled about it, as I think I will struggle with staying consistent during the weekD Judashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15285311463227316796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-20952777983366057922018-01-31T17:19:20.619-05:002018-01-31T17:19:20.619-05:00Personally, I do not... but that doesn't mean ...Personally, I do not... but that doesn't mean other people shouldn't! ;) I just have never been able to get in the routine of strength training, so I don't do it.Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-44960417590049306332018-01-31T17:03:16.125-05:002018-01-31T17:03:16.125-05:00Katie,
Do you typically do any strength training ...Katie,<br /><br />Do you typically do any strength training during your half or full marathon training? Thank you! D Judashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15285311463227316796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-91996253162697798932017-12-26T09:44:42.199-05:002017-12-26T09:44:42.199-05:00While it's important to keep your heart rate l...While it's important to keep your heart rate low during easy runs (it should stay at no more than 180 minus your age), your heart rate during the speed work doesn't really make a difference, as long as you're working harder than normal. You can use the perceived effort scale to get the correct "zone"--tempo runs should be roughly a 6 on a scale of 1-10, hard effort should beKatie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-11289269408965163022017-12-25T19:58:56.375-05:002017-12-25T19:58:56.375-05:00HI Katie,
I'm going to start this training pl...HI Katie, <br />I'm going to start this training plan tomorrow! Eek! I am going to be on the treadmill, and I want to know what percent of maximim heart rate should you be at for easy, tempo, hard and walk paces. If you could please answer that for me, it would be most helpful. Thank you! Wynterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03862171150414805037noreply@blogger.com