My first Half Marathon since 2005 is 40 days away. Back then I ran a PB of 1:26:00 and, despite the fact that I have not managed to get very much training in so far, I wish to better that in 40 days time.
My base is ok. That’s where I have to start.
I have to build up distance and speed – did I actually type that?!
I’ll add some cruise intervals to my long runs if I feel I’m able to absorb the training, but basically, it’ll look something like this:
Week 6[31/3->6/4]:Long Run(17km), Shorter Faster Run, Long Run (20km)
Week 5[7/4->13/4]:Long Run(20km), Long Run (22km)
Week 4[14/4->20/4]:Track, Long Run (20km), Threshold Run
Week 3[21/4->13/27]:Track, Long Run (24km), Threshold Run
Week 2[28/4->4/5]:Track, Long Run (21km), Threshold Run
Week 1[5/5->10]:Track, Easy Run, Race
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I was on the bike on Saturday and did “The Lap”.
75km in almost exactly 2:30 – was pretty pleased with that considering that I have done pretty much nothing on the bike this year. Enjoyable ride.