To run your first half marathon in optimum conditions of comfort.
You practice running occasionally, and enjoy running outdoors.Now you want to participate in a half marathon. This program begins with some moderate walking to ease you into the longer running sessions, decreasing the walking time as you progress.There are also workouts with varying running speeds to help you find your race pace.Still a novice, this training preparation will help you achieve your goal of running a half marathon.
Make sure you are equipped with good shoes, and try to follow the time and intensity of workouts as suggested by your Jiwok coach. The aim is to increase endurance first rather than speed.Be sure to hydrate yourself before and after each session. Remember to stretch well after each workout.Keep in mind that the goal of this program is to learn about your comfort thresholds in running. It is important to monitor how you are feeling during the sessions for benchmarks on the day of the race, to ensure that you do not run too fast.Sometimes the presence of other runners around you on race day can lead you to overestimate your running speed at the start. Finally, your ideal workout days are Wednesday and Saturday or Sunday.Good preparation and good luck!
