I'm considering a modified Hal Higdon program to train for a half marathon. I don't expect to actually race until October, but I decided to switch to a more systematic program when I found I was running 50 minutes to an hour, 5-6 days a week.
I think I'm in reasonable shape, but I've only run one race, a 5K a few years ago, and almost all of my running has been at a rather relaxed pace. I have never trained systematically, done intervals with any regularity, etc.
Here's the program I'm starting from:
http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51132/Half-Marathon-Intermediate-Training-Program
Anyone here familiar with The Exercise Cure [1] [2]?
I would like to sneak in the Iron Strength HIIT program in addition to the running, but Higon advises that
Also, the training program is only 12 weeks, but I won't be racing until October. How would you modify what you do to take that into account?
[1] http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-exercise-cure-jordan-metzl/1114317573
[2] http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-athletes-book-of-home-remedies-jordan-metzl-md/1030079661
I think I'm in reasonable shape, but I've only run one race, a 5K a few years ago, and almost all of my running has been at a rather relaxed pace. I have never trained systematically, done intervals with any regularity, etc.
Here's the program I'm starting from:
http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51132/Half-Marathon-Intermediate-Training-Program
Anyone here familiar with The Exercise Cure [1] [2]?
I would like to sneak in the Iron Strength HIIT program in addition to the running, but Higon advises that
To me, HIIT is not taking it easy ... I could do the same exercises more slowly and not try to do them as HIIT, is that the best approach?Monday is a rest day and Thursday is an "easy" day, so don't overdo it.
Also, the training program is only 12 weeks, but I won't be racing until October. How would you modify what you do to take that into account?
[1] http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-exercise-cure-jordan-metzl/1114317573
[2] http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-athletes-book-of-home-remedies-jordan-metzl-md/1030079661