http://sweat365.com/forum/ Forums Topic: 3 week break in training....how will it affect me? en Thu, 23 May 2013 01:44:05 +0000 http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/381#post-1508 Thu, 15 May 2008 00:55:24 +0000 cbanks8 1508@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Thanks for your replies...sorry I've been MIA. The training plan I'm following is a modified version of Hal Higdon's plan (can be found at: <a href="http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/novice.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/novice.htm</a>)</p> <p>His plan is very similar to the others I've seen on the web, and I've just modified it a bit to fit with my schedule. Basically, I was planning on running 2 weeks each of the longer distances (6 miles and up). However, I also like kaminski's idea of building up to the full training distance BEFORE I leave for Europe, running as much as I can while I'm there, and then picking up the longer distances again when I return. I think that would give me a bit more peace of mind. </p> <p>In terms of running while I'm away --- I agree, it's a great way to see a new place. We will be spending at least half of our time in the country, which should definitely give me some nice running opportunities. I'm always just a bit wary of safety in a place I know very little about, but my dad (who I'm traveling with) is quite the avid runner himself, so maybe I can convince him to run with me :)</p> <p>Either way, thanks for your advice. Any more words of wisdom are always appreciated, of course :) </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/381#post-1436 Mon, 05 May 2008 04:13:55 +0000 kaminski64 1436@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Interesting question and dilemma. I'll be interested in the replies you receive, as I think this is a question that has no firm data based answer. Replies will be a far ranging set of people's opinions. </p> <p>As for my opinion (aka $.02)... No worries, you'll be fine!</p> <p>21 wks - 3 weeks away - 6 weeks before race = 13 weeks to train before you leave. That's enough time to build a solid base and go run 13.1 miles before your leave for Europe. I'd consider doing exactly that, then allow yourself to run "lite" for the three weeks in Europe. </p> <p>Don't forget that running while traveling can be a great way to see an area and you can often find beautiful places to run. I traveled to Copenhagen last summer and had no problem finding good places to run. </p> <p>When you return, you can again pick up the miles and be very ready for your main event.</p> <p>Good luck and post how things go for you. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/381#post-1435 Mon, 05 May 2008 04:09:05 +0000 Brad Hefta-Gaub 1435@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>21 weeks is still a good amount of time to prepare for a half marathon. So I think you'll be fine...</p> <p>What kind of a training plan are you following? Sounds like you need to get one and follow it! </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/381#post-1434 Mon, 05 May 2008 03:44:44 +0000 cbanks8 1434@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>So I know this is a bit far in advance, but I'm a little OCD about my planning and I wanted to start creating my training plan for my half marathon in October. </p> <p>The good thing is that I have 21 weeks, which should give me plenty of time to get ready. However, in August I will be in Europe for 3 weeks and I have no idea what my running possibilities there will be.</p> <p>I will have a little over 6 weeks to get ready once I come back.<br /> So, my question is, how far should my long runs be by the time I LEAVE, for me to still be on-track for the big day?<br /> I'm sure I'll get to run a couple of times a week while I'm gone, but it may only be for 3 or 4 miles at a time, so will this negatively affect my stamina once I come back, or should I be able to more or less "jump back in" where I left off?</p> <p>Thanks in advance for your help :) </p>