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Runner's Training Tips: Rebecoming a Runner- Training for a Half Marathon, possibly a full

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    runningislife11

    I stopped running consistently when I got to college, but have always wanted to get back into it. I have been plagued with knee problems since high school which is why I decided not to run for a college team. I ran a 2:04 1/2 mile, 4:36 mile, and 10:08 2 mile in high school, trained all week long, have had 2 knee surgeries (tore my meniscus in each) and want to get back into that groove. I also plan on running in the New Jersey Marathon in May. What is the best way to motivate myself to get out there in the bitter cold and how should I start off training again without injuring myself?

    My plan at the moment is to start off doing 2-3 mile runs at about 80% for 2 weeks just to get some miles going. Than I wanted to mix in some interval and hill training along with longer distances being added as time goes on. I have 7 months to train so I will be doing the full Marathon more than likely. I have never been in a race longer than 5K, so I'm planning to also run in some 10K's and 5 mile races during the course of my training. Lastly, I was going to swim maybe 1-2 days out of the week. Does anybody else like using swimming in their workout routine? Am I going the right way with this?

    • CommentAuthorFree MemberCrewF24
    • CommentTimeNov 26th 2007
     
    CrewF24

    I was never a competative runner, but I did wrestle in HS and college, so I was beaten into a runner.  Also, from wreslting, I had knee and anlke problems.

    In 2002 I trained for and completed my first marathon, the New York City Marathon.  It was a great experience and I am training again for an undetermined marathon with hopes of qualifying for the Boston Marathon in 2009. 

    In preperation of the NYC race I used the information on their web site, http://www.nycmarathon.com/training  It was a great wealth of information with week by week training schedules for beginner, intermediate or advanced training.  I used the intermediate schedule and had excelent results.  I am now trying to follow the advanced schedule.

    I would highly recomend crosstraining of some kind.  I road a bike about 10mi per day 5 days a week and I think that helped strengthen the knees and avoid injury.

    As far as motivation, I feel that getting out there the first week is the toughest. Once you can figure out a routine, and realize that it actually isn't as bad as your mind has you thinking it is, you can overcome the motivation issue.  Also, think of running for a charity.  That was my motivation for the NYC.  A friend of mine was killed in the World Trade Center on 9/11/2001 and his parents established a scholarship run in his memory.  I collected over $2500 and that certianly helped to motivate.

    Good luck with your training

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    TheFlyingDutchman

    Well done on the return to running i was never as fast as your times my best 2 mile was 12.08. I have just started running again(2005) after 25 years off any sport Won the mens catergory for NZ WeightWatchers slimmer of the year (2005). I started by walking and jogging 5min walk 1 min run x5 until I reduced the walk increased the run from there on I would run until I reaced a certain goal ie run to the next gate or pole. i joined a Harrier club and  run with other runners. my best effort was in 2006 2nd ever 1/2 personal best time of 1:20.19 placed 2nd in the NZ 1/2 champs.I  believe you can do it set some goals start out slow and easy build up your base you will feel sore but go for a run it will make you feel better WHAT THE BODY CAN DO THE MIND WILL FOLLOW

    Good luck enjoy don't hesitate to contact me check out my profile.

    • CommentAuthorFree Memberjacanz
    • CommentTimeDec 21st 2007
     
    jacanz
    Also let go of what you *used* to be able to do. It will actually demotivate you. Accept what you can do now and train from there. The hardest part is rebuilding the routine, once you get that under your belt the rest will follow pretty easily!

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