anyone in here ever trained for competitive runs?

[offthabooks]

I'm looking to put together a training plan. I've ran some smaller timed runs (5m-8m) & am planning on doing a half-marathon this year & hopefully a full marathon next year. Any advice would be appreciated.

[Priest B. Pimpish]

You should locate this book: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1570281823/002-1032566-8595224?v=glance&n=283155

I finished it a few months ago and found it insightful. I haven't put it to work though, perhaps someday. :rolleyes:

Your public library should carry it. Jeff Galloway has written some good marathon books, including a half-marathon training guide.

[Ariel Sharon]

http://www.ehow.com/how_7783_prepare-race-like.html

http://www.ehow.com/how_7781_succeed-long-runs.html

http://www.marathonguide.com/features/questions.cfm?ID=3

:/

[AnotherGirl]

nah never trained for a run. i'm a terrible runner. :sad: but i've trained for cycle\bike races...which is a lot different ...but same basic concept. ritzy posted some dope sites.
one thing though.....the year's almost over hun and it usually takes at least 4-6 months to get in top competition form. when is this half marathon scheduled for?

[Profasi]

I ran a half-marathon last year...was gonna do it again this year, maybe even the full, but I sprained my ankle...not sure now

[offthabooks]

the year's almost over hun and it usually takes at least 4-6 months to get in top competition form. when is this half marathon scheduled for?
november...I run regularly now but obviously I really need to work on my endurance for something like that...

thanks for the links tho ariel, very helpful