what is the best way to train for a half marathon?
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Here are some good programs\n\nJust go to the bottom of the page and click begginner, intermediate, advanced etc. It gives you what to do to prepare for that 21k.\n\nhttp://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_4/144.shtml
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run slowly for half a mile to warm up,rest awhile, then find an incline about 100 to 150 yards, run up it as fast as you can,stay close to 75% of effort,walk down,take time to recover,then repeat at least 6 more times, take one day off then run the living daylights out the next time  you train.
662403
Enter and train for a marathon. You can walk the thing, doesn't matter(just find a marathon that has a walker division), you will gain immense self respect and strength during the training and at the finish line. Go, do it.
455311
at 53 sec (assuming you're a guy) you should try and do some 600s and 800s.  having a good 800 makes your finish stronger- you lose a little bit of power, but you can keep your power very well.  world class 800 runners can do 45-46 sec. 400s.  you should try to shoot for 2:10-2:20 in the 800 and see how it works
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i would first start training for a 5 or 10K and slowly work up to a marathon. you should probably have a year of running before you attempt but there are running programs for the beginner to the elite. on www.runnersworld.com there is a program called smart coach that can design a program for you based on your needs also there is a lot of running information on this site. there are lots of running sites out here that can give you the information you need , I just personally like this one.\n\nMarathons are 26.2 miles
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Begin with an 800 meter jog to get warm...follow this with some streching for about 20 minutes....then do some barefooted sprints in the grass(this will condition muscles in the foot that are not normaly used when wearing shoes)by running 100 meters then walking back...do this at about 7/8 speed and concentrate on your length of stride...about 10 should do....Next go to the bleachers and do 15 minutes of bleacher hops/runs...alternate between hopping and running the bleachers....for a cool down go do some block work....practice perfecting your reaction time in the blocks...work on control, height, and stride....Next finish with a series of run/walk 600s....about 4 should do nicely....it is always best to train slightly above your race distance...cool down by walking long stride a half mile////weight training is a seprate issue and should be done  about 6 hours appart from running workout....last....take a shower...you probably stink
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You may want to start preparing now, if you haven't run daily in the last two weeks or so. Begin to do a mile or so each day, then when Saturday hits, try 2 miles. Since 5k is about 3 miles, try a 3 mile run on Tuesday. Then, do a short 1 mile run on Wednesday (day before race). Make sure you stretch well and drink liquids. This program should help you train your body to get used to such a distance. On race day, just go out there and do your best, knowing you've already done the distance before and you are ready. Try to eat a bit healthier these last few days too; fruits, vegetables, lean meats, dairy are all good. \n\nHopefully these tips will help you do your best. No matter what your time is though, just try to have fun! Good luck!
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Do half mile and mile repeats fast enough to where when you get the end you don't feel like you can go faster.   \nYou could do any combination of: \nfast 1 mile\n5 minute rest\nfast 1 mile\n5 minute rest\nfast half mile\n5 minute rest\nfast half mile\n\n\nThis will help build your speed.  Do this 2 or 3 times a week.  Also 1 or 2 times a week you should build up your endurance by running a moderate paced 3-5 miles or more if your up to it.  And if you have the time 1 day a week you should run hill repeats.  Hills are great at strengthening your legs which can make you faster!
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They will help but I would only do a few and make them quality as opposed to "doing a ton".\nIf you really want to bust out a good 400 time start training with hills. Do repeats of varying length and effort levels. \nYou also mention doing a 10 miler which in my opinion is not necessary for a quarter miler. You'll have good endurance but you could be far more efficient keeping your long run under 8 miles, doing 2-3 moderate to easy runs, and then hills and speed work.
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It depends on what kind of running you want to do.\n\nDo you want to be a sprinter?  Lots of interval training, weight lifing, cross training on bike and swim, and form work with a coach.\n\nDo you want to run long distance?  Lots of distance running, biking, fartleks, breathing, and stride workouts.
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If you have truly run 47:02 for a certified 10 mile race, you probably know way more than anybody here who is going to give you an answer.\n\nAs far as the 400 and 800, the best way to train for them is a lot of intervals on the track at or above your target race pace.\n\nIn case you haven't checked, the U.S. record for 400m for men 55-59 is 52.24, the 800m record is 2:06.83.
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http://www.marathonguide.com has lots of good info for races that combine marathons and half marathons.\n\nhttp://www.runnersworld.com has an excellent race calendar beyond just the races including full 26.2 mile races.\n\nhttp://www.triathletemag.com is a good source of basic calendar info for international triathlons.  http://www.ironmanlive.com is a treasure trove for the internationally sanctioned Ironman race series.  http://www.mile141.com has a great message board for triathletes.  (It caters mostly to Ironman competitors.)\n\nAlso, Google local running clubs and triathlon clubs to get better info, including contacts and message boards.  Oops, I forgot where I was... I meant to say, Yahoo them.
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I'd say for this race just stick to your typical schedule. You'll definetly be able to run the 5 miles, but probably not as fast as you could.  I agree with the other answerer: in the future, you would do best having a training week as follows:\nmonday= run 3-4 easy\ntuesday= run 3-4 with "speed play" (meaning spend a minute or two of every 5 running at your "race pace")\nwed= cross train\nthurs= hill work-  run repeats of hills, mixed in with your typical run\nfriday= off\nsaturday- race!\n\nRunner's World also has a new tool that can plot out a training schedule for you, based on your race length and how many weeks you have to train:\nwww.runnersworld.com  (called smart coach)
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you can train yourself or have a coach do it.\nIf you do yourself you only need to begin with a simple slow half hour session.\nConsisting of a warm up of 10 laps including kick, technique, and a few laps without stopping.\nHave a main which would one fast lap, one cooldown lap for about 20 laps.\nThen a cooldown of about 400m.\nThats if you want to get fit
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I've lost over 30 pounds since mid January... I'm training for a half-marathon. I would say running is an excellent choice for most people, and almost everyone is capable of doing it...I even run with people well into their late 60's and they are in awesome shape. Find a running group in your area and join them, you might even learn to love running like I have ( I hated it in high school)
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I answered a similar question before. here was my answer:\n\nwell, that all depends on what your age and experience level is, and wether you're shooting for a specific time or just trying to finish.\n\nI've done 4 marathons, with my best finish being 3:01 at the LA Marathon (a tough course). My training was geared towards a competitive person going for a good time. I ran between 65–80 miles a week.\n\nI'm guessing you are starting out, and this is probably your first marathon. here is my general advice (you should supplement it with other research to tailor it specifically for your needs):\n\ngive yourself 5–6 months to train. 6 if you are starting from zero. what you will be doing is training your body to handle all the mileage. start slow. buy yourself a heart rate monitor and use it religiously. it will be your good friend during your training. you should generally be running at about 70% of your max heartrate (HR). My max was about 200 bpm, so most of my runs were around 140–150 bpm. Estimate what your max is. (there are a couple ways of doing that, like subtracting your age from 227). stay within your 70% zone. that zone is going to feel painfully slow at first, maybe even close to walking. but as your conditioning improves, you will start to run faster at the same HR.\n\nassuming you are starting from zero, start running 3 miles, 3x a week. the week after, make it 4x a week. the week after, make one of those days a longer run of 5 miles. assuming the race you've picked is on a sunday (most are), your long runs should be on sundays. these will become your most important runs.\n\nyou should aim to run no less than 5 days a week, and 6 is better. at first, you may only be running 3-4 days a week, but you should slowly work your way up to 5 and 6 days.\n\nin your training, a good rule of thumb is to increase your mileage by 10% every week. So if you do 20 miles one week, do 22-23 the next, and so on. everyone is different about how much mileage they can handle, but if you do it slowly, you should be able to handle 50 miles a week at your peak. I would recommend no less for a marathon. try to get a good 8 weeks at this peak mileage, during which your long runs will be about 16-22 miles. do about 2-3 20+ mile runs to get used to the longer distances. be sure to eat and drink during these runs, or you will be in a world of hurt.\n\nevery three weeks, step down the training. so for example, do weeks of 20, 23, and 26. then do one week at 18. then start again at 26 and ramp up again. these intermittent weeks of lower mileage give your body a chance to catch up and adapt to the training. you must realize that your body will be going through physical changes during your training, like losing weight and improving cardiovascular fitness. you have to give your body time to adapt.\n\nIMPORTANT: the temptation to run too fast or build up mileage too quickly is dangerous! you may feel bored, but 6 months is a long time. you need to take it slow and let your body get used to the mileage. I guarantee there will be weeks when you feel very sore, and this is your body adapting to the training. listen to your body! a little soreness is normal, but pain is not. also, if both legs/knees/ankles are sore, that's a good sign. if only one hurts, this could be an injury in the making, so be careful.\n\nthat should get you going pretty well. use this as a starting point and tailor your training. if you can handle it, do more mileage. listen to your body. there's no use running when you're hurt or sick (I've broken this rule countless times, you just end up NOT running for a long time, eventually)\n\ngood luck.
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well you should first pay alot of attention to your form, some pointers; run on the balls of your feet, not the heals, the whole way in the 400 ( i never ran the 800 so i cant give you advise there)if you cant do that you nee to work at it. you want your knees high ad arms pumping close to your side( the faster your arms can go the faster your legs can go) you want to barely touch when you run  this will help you decrease friction and keep your legs moving faster. keep your back straight and head up. next you want to focus on training you are a middle distance sprinter so it doesnt make sense to train like a marathoner or cross country runner, sprinters and distance runners physiologicaly utilize different energy systems int the body, (fast gycloysis vs oxidative phosphorilation) so train for the event doing sprints of the time you want to complete the event typicaly for your age maybe 50- 60 seconds and rest for 2-3 minutes ( rest meens light jog or walk never stop bad for your body) and do repititions and sets at these intervals. also some weight training will help you gain speed but at your age you should keep the weight at a comfortable level 12-15 reps 1-2 sets. next eat right ket a well balance of nutrients, carbs, protein and fat, dont skip meals. and get plenty of rest and sleep at night good luck! and talk to your doctor and coach about before you do any of these recomendations