I have been reading a lot of blogs, and articles about training for a 1/2 marathon, however, they all seem to be geared to younger people, and do not take into consideration anyone over 50.
I have signed up for two 1/2 marathons, one in March, one in October.
I have been increasing my mileage every week, and can now make a 13.1 mile 1/2 marathon.
How?
Glad you asked.
Number one, start by walking, then jogging and then walking. continue this as long as you can.
Number two, set real goals, ie walk run for 1/2 hour, then walk run for 1 hour, until you can do this for three hours.
Number three, don't worry about how fast you run , just make sure you keep a good pace while walking. do not slow down to a crawl. Push yourself during the walking periods, as that will actually increase your time for the whole race.
Number four, make sure you do this a minimum of 3 days per week.
Number four, do not do a complete 13.1 every time you go. Start with a 1/2 hour walk run, goal to be 2 1/2 miles in 30 minutes. then do a 1 hour walk run, try to work up to 5 miles in 1 hour. Then then the last run/ walk of the week should be for a minimum of 2 hours, try to make 10 miles, or even the 13.1.
Number five, do not listen to younger people on your exercise needs. they don't get the lack of breath or sore muscles and joints thing?
Number six. keep at it even if you can't reach the times I suggested. base the times on what you can do, and try to better them each time out, even if by 1 minute. It still helps.
Number seven, keep you motivation strong, I started a year ago, and I am just getting to the stages I mentioned, so take heart it works.
take care and check back later
Randy
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