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azncreationz · 01-27-2009, 04:20 PM

Yeah, I run races on a regular basis as well, anywhere from 5km up to a full marathon. I've ran about 7 or 8 Half Marathons. Got the 1st Half coming up in a couple weeks, and the Steveson Ice Breaker 8km this weekend (hope it's not too much ice or snow on the ground!)
I've been running the last 6 years, more of a recreational thing...since I'll never catch those 'fast' guys...
Anyways, back to your question about the Half. I would suggest you follow a training schedule, maybe the one put out by SportBC. Someone mentioned it's not important to do long runs? I totally disagree! Make sure you get your long run in, at least once a week! This helps to build endurance, and mental toughness! Would you rather run a half-marathon race without knowing if you can complete 21.1kms beforehand? If you had trained at that distance beforehand, then at least you KNOW you're capable of covering that distance. Remember, running is as much as a mental game, as it is physical.
Good luck with your races this year...if you want more answers, check out the Running Room forum!

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azncreationz I Fwap Fwap Fwap to RS Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: BBY North Posts: 1,526 Thanked 191 Times in 135 Posts Failed 7 Times in 1 Post Member's Picture Albums	Yeah, I run races on a regular basis as well, anywhere from 5km up to a full marathon. I've ran about 7 or 8 Half Marathons. Got the 1st Half coming up in a couple weeks, and the Steveson Ice Breaker 8km this weekend (hope it's not too much ice or snow on the ground!) I've been running the last 6 years, more of a recreational thing...since I'll never catch those 'fast' guys... Anyways, back to your question about the Half. I would suggest you follow a training schedule, maybe the one put out by SportBC. Someone mentioned it's not important to do long runs? I totally disagree! Make sure you get your long run in, at least once a week! This helps to build endurance, and mental toughness! Would you rather run a half-marathon race without knowing if you can complete 21.1kms beforehand? If you had trained at that distance beforehand, then at least you KNOW you're capable of covering that distance. Remember, running is as much as a mental game, as it is physical. Good luck with your races this year...if you want more answers, check out the Running Room forum!