whitewing09 Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 Does anyone here run half marathons? I'm trying for my second, but had to take a week off for the flu. I was wondering if anyone has some advice for getting back on the roads. Quote
LeanderMomma Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 On 2/12/2019 at 9:44 PM, whitewing09 said: Does anyone here run half marathons? I'm trying for my second, but had to take a week off for the flu. I was wondering if anyone has some advice for getting back on the roads.. That’s awesome! I run some myself but nothing like a marathon. Also currently in bed with the flu. It’s a beast this year. whitewing09 1 Quote
LHSbandDad Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 I have run several 1/2 and full marathons. After a week off I would suggest ramping back up slowly to your weekly average before the illness. I would not jump right back in because you would be susceptible to injury or at the very least, sore legs. After a week or so, your legs will let you know if you are ready to resume your normal training schedule. Quote
whitewing09 Posted February 14, 2019 Author Posted February 14, 2019 On 2/12/2019 at 10:46 PM, BandJunkies said: Awesome! Go for it! I've run lots of races up to 100 miles. I think I can help. How far were you running before the flu bug hit? My last long run was like two days before I got sick and I was at 7 mi. I'm kind of in a time crunch now. I have a month until the half, but it'll be fineee. Quote
LeanderMomma Posted February 14, 2019 Posted February 14, 2019 On 2/14/2019 at 3:18 PM, whitewing09 said: My last long run was like two days before I got sick and I was at 7 mi. I'm kind of in a time crunch now. I have a month until the half, but it'll be fineee. Is there a Couch to 15K app? Quote
LHSbandDad Posted February 14, 2019 Posted February 14, 2019 You should be fine. If you can run 9 or 10 miles on your long days in training, you will make 13.2 in the race. Good luck!! Quote
whitewing09 Posted February 16, 2019 Author Posted February 16, 2019 On 2/14/2019 at 3:24 PM, LeanderMomma said: Is there a Couch to 15K app? My training plan is call: the peanut butter runner hahah Quote
LeanderMomma Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 On 2/16/2019 at 5:28 PM, whitewing09 said: My training plan is call: the peanut butter runner hahah That’s awesome. Quote
whitewing09 Posted February 17, 2019 Author Posted February 17, 2019 I was able to run 8 mi yesterday. It was a little rough after mi 7, but not too crazy. Thanks to everyone for talking things through. Quote
LeanderMomma Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 On 2/17/2019 at 6:57 PM, whitewing09 said: I was able to run 8 mi yesterday. It was a little rough after mi 7, but not too crazy. Thanks to everyone for talking things through. The Austin Marathon was today. You should come do it some time! whitewing09 1 Quote
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