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Ladies First Half Marathon!!

October 30, 2016 (Morning)

Exercise Type: Run

Comments:
Race plan coming!

Ok I think we need to break the race up to 3 parts:

I want the first 4 miles which I believe only consists of 1 major hill, to be a 5:30 run pattern with only 30 second walks. I'd likel you to start the first 5:30 run kind of easy but then try to progress your speed as things move forward.
So if the first 5:30 run is at 12 pace, let's try to go a bit faster thereafter knowing you have a 30 sec. walk to catch your breath.

For miles 5 through 9,
Let's get on a steady pattern of 5 min runs with a full 1 min walk. The run paces will depend on the hills but let's try to stay calm and stead up those hills and use the downhill to get your legs turning over fast again. Knowing you have one minute walk breaks should really help you to be able to push through the middle of this race.

Miles 10 through 13 is where the grit comes in. I honestly want you to not worry about the watch too much and justvrun as much as you can to be able to finish. You are at a point in your training where you know that your body can handle more running than ever if it is at a steady pace and not too fast.
So just run!!!
Of course you will need breaks but only take them when truly needed. Your legs can handle a lot more than you think and do can your mind;)!!