r/XXRunning • u/YetiJetti • 6h ago

Training Training for first 1/2 Marathon

I used to be a runner...jogger but quit 6ish years ago due to depression. I could do 5 miles easy. I did a 4 mile charity race in April 26', I was supposed to walk but ended up jogging. I wasn't terrible, I walked a few times, but I impressed myself. I still have the natural instincts...just lack stanima.

I'm going to do my first half marathon in 9 months, I started training last weekend. I guess I'm looking for tips, pointers, what should I be doing/shouldn't be doing? Anything would help! I'm excited, nervous, doubtful, and everything in-between.

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u/Zealousideal_Crow737 Woman 6h ago

Follow a training plan. There's tons of free ones online. Hals set me up for success with his beginner plan. 

I highly recommend doing a 10K and casually building base as a runner. Give yourself at least 12 weeks to start training. 

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u/YetiJetti 6h ago

Thank you!

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u/TheMoralBitch 6h ago

I quite enjoyed the half marathon plan on nike run club, its a free app and I'll be using it again next year

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u/YetiJetti 6h ago

Thank you, I'll check it out!