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Started to learn running this year. Went to reputable running store and properly fitted with shoes to help correct walking on outside of both feet. That was 8 mos ago … now my right foot is leaning inward when walking…. how?
Your shoes are overcompensating for your suppination, so now you are pronating. You need LESS support, but you need to strengthen your lower leg muscles. I suggest some barefoot walking and eventually adding more barefoot time chasing the kids (zigging and zagging).
I will post more details on the blog…
I have been running 5k’s, 4′s and 1/4′s for 2+ years and am ready to move on to 1/2′s. The first race I want to do is not until May, About 29 weeks away. All the training plans I have seen are 10-14 weeks, what is the best approach to a training plan with so much time before a race? I have seen suggestions such as repeat each week to stretch it out, train for an earlier date and then train again etc.
Need some wise advice
There are several directions you can go. Before I make some suggestions, however, tell me this:
1) What do you want to accomplish in this half? Are you going to be happy to just finish or are you looking to run fast?
2) What are your times in your most recent races or any distance?
3) What is your average weekly mileage? How many day per week do you run?
4) What is the longest distance you have run in the last 2 months?
1) For this first race finishing is the goal, would like to maintain my last 1/4 race pace of 9:19, but not glued to it.
2) 6.55 miles 1:00:56 pace
3) Run 5 days a week, 20+ miles a week
4) Longest distance in last 2 months – 7 miles
Do you do custom plans this far out?
Yes, I can create a training program for 29 weeks. It would be in two stages. The first stage would be primaily about building a bit more raw power. The second stage would be about endurance and build specficially for the goal race.
I want to begin a half marathon training program to improve my time from a yr ago.. Can I do this without sacrificing my current 5k speed?? Thnx
Yes! You can definitely improve your half marathon time without sacrificing. As a matter of fact, a balanced training program for the half should improve your 5K time. As you increase your distance, make sure to include repeats, tempo runs, and intervals. http://wiserunning.com/2012/03/11/how-to-run-faster/