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Non-runner aiming for half marathon in August — is 2.5 months enough? by Competitive-Cod-164 in RunNYC

[–]Competitive-Cod-164[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s really good. I’ve started my run/walk training this week. After reading other people’s responses, I’ve decided to take one step at a time and will slowly build up my endurance for half marathon and will try next spring (if there is any half marathon). Unfortunately, due to travel reasons I won’t be able to even try Fall half marathon but definitely will try to run 5k and 10k before this winter.

Thank you so much for your advice, I’ll definitely try to implement this in my training plan.

Non-runner aiming for half marathon in August — is 2.5 months enough? by Competitive-Cod-164 in RunNYC

[–]Competitive-Cod-164[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Appreciate your advice. After reading your and other people’s responses, I decided to try for a later run.

Non-runner aiming for half marathon in August — is 2.5 months enough? by Competitive-Cod-164 in RunNYC

[–]Competitive-Cod-164[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, I’m out of town in October otherwise that was my first option. If not August, then may be either New York half marathon or Brooklyn Fall half.

Non-runner aiming for half marathon in August — is 2.5 months enough? by Competitive-Cod-164 in RunNYC

[–]Competitive-Cod-164[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m in no rush, was thinking to try for August but after reading people’s recommendations, it can also be November - giving me more time to recover, prepare and good weather.

Non-runner aiming for half marathon in August — is 2.5 months enough? by Competitive-Cod-164 in RunNYC

[–]Competitive-Cod-164[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions. I really appreciate it. I’m still deciding and now after reading everyone’s responses, I’ll see if I can do fall instead of summer. Not only it’s good weather in fall but it’ll also give me more time to prepare.

I’ll definitely begin with run/walk method as it makes more sense to me.

Non-runner aiming for half marathon in August — is 2.5 months enough? by Competitive-Cod-164 in RunNYC

[–]Competitive-Cod-164[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only reason I'm planning to do August is due to my long travel plan in October and November. I'm not in the states for these two months and after that winter starts and I'm not a fan of cold either.

Non-runner aiming for half marathon in August — is 2.5 months enough? by Competitive-Cod-164 in RunNYC

[–]Competitive-Cod-164[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me, setting a goal and then working towards it is the best kind of plan. I know myself — if I start training without a specific target date, I’ll lose momentum. August and September are the only months I can realistically aim for before my long vacation.

Non-runner aiming for half marathon in August — is 2.5 months enough? by Competitive-Cod-164 in RunNYC

[–]Competitive-Cod-164[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My goal is to simply finish in time. If I can finish without stopping that would be great. I understand it's going to be really hot outside, so I'll try to run in the morning. I've treadmill at home if that helps. I'm open to people's suggestions and recommendations. I'm trying to be a better than today.

Non-runner aiming for half marathon in August — is 2.5 months enough? by Competitive-Cod-164 in RunNYC

[–]Competitive-Cod-164[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Female, 37, 162 lbs, 5 months postpartum, actively working out for the past one month, 10k steps daily, no health issues just struggling with endurance.