Half marathon to full marathon training

Half marathon to full marathon training

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eric twinge

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1,622 posts

223 months

Thursday 22nd January 2015
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Well it looks like I have the option for a London Marathon place. I have done 3 half marathons and the 10 mile great south run last year, i also run about 20 miles a week. My best time in the HM is 1.40, 5k is 21.39.
I cant seem to find any training plans that go from the HM to the full marathon, can anyone recommend anything?
Or have I left it too late to make the step up?
On one hand I really want to do it, but it does seem very daunting!

eric twinge

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1,622 posts

223 months

Friday 23rd January 2015
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addey said:
What training do you do at the moment? How is you current 20miles split up?
Usually three 4 miles runs during lunchtimes at work then a longer run at the weekend, or three 7 mile runs in the evenings after work.
Whatever I feel like doing really, I just get out at much as I can for as long as I can when work and family permits.
As for giving up running, ain't going to happen I'm afraid, the benefits to my health, getting away from my desk and most importantly my mental health outweigh anything else.
Not too sure why anyone would suggest that when I have asked for advice on training! There is a running club that does long runs on Sunday mornings and we are going out again this sunday, I will try and tag along with them.

eric twinge

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1,622 posts

223 months

Friday 23rd January 2015
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Thanks all, sorted out my plan, and joining a Sunday morning long run group. I'm not setting any goals on time, just to complete and enjoy it and savour the atmosphere. Booked my hotel room, I can't wait.
I think I'll update this thread with my progress during training.