New need help on training for half marathon and IS series??

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I need help! Yikes...my head is spinning in all different directions! I am new to Cathe! I am thinking about signing up for the HalfMarathon May 1, 2005....I am trying to put a program together using running and the Intensity Series, plus Imax/HSTA/MIC/RS....I usually jog about every day in the summer 2-3 miles each day (maybe one day off) but now that I found Cathe - I love love those workouts too! How do I train for a half marathon and incorporate everything else?? This is what I am thinking?? I looked up Hal Higdons half marathon training program.......

Monday: Pilates/Muscle Endurance
Tuesday: jog/BC Abs
Wednesday: Pilates/Imax (1 or 2)
Thursday: Jog/Muscle Endurance
Friday: Rest/yoga
Saturday: Boot Camp or one of the Terminators/Walk with dog
Sunday: Long Run/PUB

I am getting ready to order the MIS/Power Hour/Body Max and will swap out when necessary...........

I am an advanced excerciser, but just getting back into the season of running, so i might follow the novice program until I can bump up the mileage towards the end?? Any and all suggestions would be helpful........I love HSTA too and cannot figure out where to fit that one in! x(
 
Hi,

I ran a marathon a few years ago and kept up my weight training with Cathe, and cross training as well. I might make a few changes just to mix things up, based on my own personal experience.

Monday: Pilates/Muscle Endurance
Tuesday: Jog (Work Up to 6 Miles)/BC Abs
Wednesday: Bootcamp AM/Imax 1 or 2 PM (If you feel up to the extra workout in the PM. You could always do a shorter premix)
Thursday: Jog (Work Up to 6 Miles)/Pilates (I usually was to tired after my runs to do a good weight workout)
Friday: Pyramid Lower Body/Yoga
Saturday: Pyramid Upper Body/Walk the Dog (The day before your long runs I would advise giving your legs a break)
Sunday: Long Run (Mileage Work Up to 6 Miles, ramp up to 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 11, 10, rest week before race)

After trying to fit everything in, it looks like you have a VERY full schedule. You could be in danger of overtraining here, so I would be careful, and make sure you are feeling okay. If you find yourself getting tired, make sure you take a break. You don't want to have burnout, or injure yourself! Good luck with your fitness goals.
 
RE: New need help on training for half marathon and IS ...

Reba, I'd want my rest day either before or after my long run, especially when your long run extends beyond an hour. Just a thought.

Overall, it looks like a lot. Watch for signs of overtraining & back off if necessary.

Good luck.

Debra
 

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