Tips for training for my first half mary?
I signed up for my first half mary this March! I started running consistently last December, and I’m a slow runner. My 5KM PR is 34 mins. I don't have a PR yet for a 10K race pero my normal easy 10k is 1hr and 28 mins.
I'm attempting for a sub-3.
I’ve been training for my first 10K race this October, so my longest run so far is 13K, averaging around 8:30/km with an average HR of 144 bpm.
After my 10K race, magla-lock in na ako for my 21K race. That’ll give me around 18 weeks of prep time. I already have a training plan generated with the help of ChatGPT, but I’d love to get actual tips from actual runners, especially from the girlies.
Would love to hear your tips, especially on training, fueling, race day prep, and anything you wish you knew before running your first half mary!
My training plan currently looks like this:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: Tempo Run
Wednesday: Strength Training, mostly band exercises
Thursday: Easy Run
Friday: Strength Training
Saturday: Rest lang/Recovery/Walk
Sunday: LSD
My goal is sub 3 and not to get injured. Thank you!