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5/19/11 2:13 A

Well, I used Jeff Galloway and it was not quite a piece of cake, but pretty darn close. Maybe I am posting this too late for you to use, but that is what I recommend, because in my experience, his program works!

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3/24/11 10:46 P

I too am going to start training for a half in June and I think I will be following the marathonrookie. I haven't started with it yet, I am just finishing my 10k training program, but the marathonrookie looks confusing to me. My 10 k is a run/walk ratio in minutes so I guess I will just have to get used to running watching only the miles and not the minutes.

An 8 minute mile is amazing. I am probably a 13minute mile. Not very fast, but atleast I am doing it. What program did you decide to follow?

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3/17/11 12:08 A

I figure it's too late for this, as you've probably already been training, but in case anyone else pops on here I have been following the 1/2 marathon training schedule on Marathonrookie.com. My 1/2 isn't until June but I've already made it up to 10 miles. I'm not following it strictly. I just try and hit the weekly mileage goal, and get the long run in on a weekend day. Good luck to you, I can't believe you can do 8 min miles! I did an 8K this last weekend and almost went faster than a 10 min mile and was floored. LOL. I usually do about a 11 min mile on long distance runs. I can only go fast for 3-5 miles. I figure the speed will come later. We shall see! Be sure to let us now how you do!

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1/12/11 4:19 P

No advice, just wanted to say good luck! And, 8 minute miles are awesome!

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1/11/11 10:36 P

Thank you so much! I will check it out! :)

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1/11/11 8:45 P

More magazine sponsers a marathon and a half-marathon in NYC in april. They just so happen to have a couple of training program that would go along with your level of experience.I think you can find it on the web under moremarathon. Good luck and have fun.
Susan

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1/10/11 9:41 A

Hello all. I am planning on running a half-marathon in April, but am having some trouble deciding which training plan to use (Hal Higdon, Galloway, Shape, Nike, Runner's World, etc...). I started running in March of 2010 and have run 3 5Ks and a 10K since. I average 15-20 miles a week and my longest run yet is 8 miles. I typically run 8 minute miles. I would love any input you would have so I can get started training.. Race is less than 12 weeks away! THANK YOU! :)

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