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Meinschatz11

As my WTF post said, I've signed up to run (ahem...jog/walk/survive) a half marathon in November.  Anyone have any good running/walking programs that they've used? I have to keep a 15 min. mile pace for the first 7 miles, then just finish in 6 1/2 hours. I'd like to finish in 3.5 hrs. I'll also post on H&F. TIA!

Sadlebred

You could try Hal Higdon.

SaraRow

For my first, I used Jeff Galloway's run/walk/run approach - I'm not a runner by nature or habit, so his program helped me get through the half with no injuries and a decent time. I also trained with a friend, which helped immensely.

Meinschatz11

Thanks!

BAMFMrsB

mrBAMF uses RunKeeper on his iPhone and he loves it.

http://runkeeper.com/

he just started running on the treadmill and then added in Runner's World's plan for a 10k. He'll be signing up for the 1/2 too.

 

rudywooten

I've used Galloway and Hal Higdon. Both worked. I tailored Galloway to me because I didn't want the walk breaks.

Find people to run with.  It keeps you accountable. Those 7am long runs on Saturday are a pain but so worth it afterwards.

Cross train so you don't get burned out.

Buy a Nike+Ipod. A runner's must have.

sduncans09

I've run Nashville twice and ran with the Atlanta Jeff Galloway group to train both times.  Highly recommended, esp. if you're not big into running to begin with.   Good luck.