Running Program

[0 GT 2]

I'm not really sure where I fall on the beginner/intermediate/advanced spectrum but I do know that I want to increase distance and stamina.

I ran for the second time this year yesterday and cut 5 miles in 46 minutes which is an alright starting point. I had some more left in the tank but I was really concerned about not stopping while I was running.

I want something that will push me and give me guidance so I can progress but my main concern is that I won't start at the right level and it will either be too easy or too hard throughout the entire program.

Any input of programs you have used in the past would be greatly appreciated.

I guess my final goal is a half marathon but I really just enjoyed running and I would like something that would help me get better at it.

[TINKRD]

I'm not really sure where I fall on the beginner/intermediate/advanced spectrum but I do know that I want to increase distance and stamina.

I ran for the second time this year yesterday and cut 5 miles in 46 minutes which is an alright starting point. I had some more left in the tank but I was really concerned about not stopping while I was running.

I want something that will push me and give me guidance so I can progress but my main concern is that I won't start at the right level and it will either be too easy or too hard throughout the entire program.

Any input of programs you have used in the past would be greatly appreciated.

I guess my final goal is a half marathon but I really just enjoyed running and I would like something that would help me get better at it.

what side of town are you located on?

[0 GT 2]

I live in Downtown Plano.

[TINKRD]

http://friscorunningclub.com/

this is also being offered

http://friscocrossfit.com/?p=261#respond

[Jonny00GT]

My Co-worker just ran a half in March using Hal Higdon's program, but I think he used the Novice one. It sounds like you're at least intermediate: http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/inter.htm

[0 GT 2]

My Co-worker just ran a half in March using Hal Higdon's program, but I think he used the Novice one. It sounds like you're at least intermediate: http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/inter.htm

Awesome, thanks man.

[Ruffdaddy]

Nike+ had a few trainer programs. Are you running inside or outside?

[0 GT 2]

Outside, I used Google Earth to track the path and make sure I could verify how far I ran.

[Jonny00GT]

If you have an android phone, Runkeeper is a good ap. Uses GPS to track your distance and you can set notifications based on time and distance to keep you on pace. It also has a little google map that shows the rout you ran. Pretty cool!

[0 GT 2]

If you have an android phone, Runkeeper is a good ap. Uses GPS to track your distance and you can set notifications based on time and distance to keep you on pace. It also has a little google map that shows the rout you ran. Pretty cool!

I keep it pretty basic with my technology, but I'll keep that in mind if I upgrade.

[Jonny00GT]

I keep it pretty basic with my technology, but I'll keep that in mind if I upgrade.

It's not as technical as it sounds. In Setting you pick if you want audio cues based on distance or time and what you want it to tell you, turn on GPS, hit start and take off running. Then every 5min or 1 mile or both, however you set it up, you'll get a status update out loud, you've run this long, this far and your current pace or what info you selected for your status update. At the end, you can review your run, post it on the web site they have, Facebook, etc. If you listen to music on your phone, it will talk over the music...pretty cool. People you add to your running group can also see how your run went if you want.

[0 GT 2]

It's not as technical as it sounds. In Setting you pick if you want audio cues based on distance or time and what you want it to tell you, turn on GPS, hit start and take off running. Then every 5min or 1 mile or both, however you set it up, you'll get a status update out loud, you've run this long, this far and your current pace or what info you selected for your status update. At the end, you can review your run, post it on the web site they have, Facebook, etc. If you listen to music on your phone, it will talk over the music...pretty cool. People you add to your running group can also see how your run went if you want.

I mean I don't have a smartphone.

[Jonny00GT]

I mean I don't have a smartphone.

Ohhhhhh...Gotcha. someone should make an ap for Google that lets you map it out like now, but shows mile or half mile markers...that would be cool!

[0 GT 2]

Google Earth has a feature where you can chart a course that is pretty accurate.

[tex]

Sounds like you're at the level now, where you would benefit from tailoring workouts to improving performance, instead of just logging miles. I don't have a specific regime to recommend, but IMO, you should be looking for/designing a plan that includes speed days, tempo runs, and long runs to fully round your training. If you can run 5+ 9 minute miles with more in the tank, you're probably close to being able to run a sub 2hr half, which is plenty of base to start with.