Walk-run Half Marathon Training

nullRunning a marathon is a challenging task. Marathons are 26.2 miles of running and for many people this can be a daunting endeavor. However, running a marathon is included in many people’s bucket lists and while they may feel it something they will never accomplish, the truth is that almost anyone who dreams of running a marathon can do it.

Unlike any other marathon training schedule you can buy online, I don’t use myself as the only example or base my whole system on something that has only worked for me…

Sarah Witt was a marathon runner whose final race put her in the top three women in her last attempt at a half marathon. At the time she was the editor of the high tech e-magazine “Portal”. Both she and her husband had been on the staff of a prestigious West Coast information magazine.

If you look at the lives of most famous people you will notice that they are surrounded by people who helped and supported them along the way. Many of their supporters have taken bullets and sacrificed their own careers so that the one that you know as being famous would succeed.

The final phase of your super marathon advice program will be to prepare for the super marathon that you will be running at the end of your training program. During this phase you will need to focus on longer run with varied terrain. You will also need to practice supporting your nutrition and fluid needs during super long runs. You will need to get up early during this phase of your training as you will be running long hours every day. However, keep in mind that your body will need rest to recover from the hard training. If you are feeling tired during this phase then try to take naps to help your body recover more effectively. Also focus on proper nutrition during this phase. You need to be fueling your body before, during and after hard workouts.

Drink Before You Get Thirsty- Thirst tends to lag a little behind when your body actually needs water, especially when you’re running. Just Keep a steady stream of liquids going into your body before, during, and after your runs. This is twice as important if it is hot outside. Drink about 2/3 water and 1/3 sports drinks such as Gatorade. Hydrate well!

When working out with weights you should incorporate heavy weighted side bends, cable crunches with weighted leg raises. This must be done on a progressive and heavy basis. Focus all your effort on sit-ups and crunches. At some point, you will see your abs start to be more pronounced.

Your First Half Marathon Training Plan For Beginners

Everyone dreams about the flat tummy and this is the most common area where the fat is located. Luckily, with a regular yoga practice and specific yoga poses you will achieve your target of successfully training for a half marathon.

Even if you’re a first-timer.

If you have never done yoga before, yoga may conjure up images of contortionist positions, which are intimidating. On the contrary, you can incorporate some morning yoga stretches into your routine that are gentle but invigorating, and will energize you to start your day.

On the other hand, yoga poses stimulated the production of the HGH (human growth hormone). In case you didn’t know, HGH is the main responsible for our heights and if you want to grow taller you should consider this aspect very strongly. To sum up all the above, yoga will help you correct your posture and will turn you into a taller person very fast.

Let me tell you this, if you don’t do something about your lungs, they will crash as you age. The truth is that the lung cells die faster than you can replace them every year. At age 70 you already have lost 45% of your lung. This is bad for your immunity system, your strength and stamina. The smaller you lung becomes the chance of dying is greater. So you need to have a strong lung yoga stretches to live longer.

Gently and gradually move forward until your head is resting either on the stack of pillows, or the bed itself. This may take some time, so don’t get frustrated. If your head won’t reach the bed or the pillows, then rest your arms on the bed. Breathe.

The seated forward bend, cobra and spinal twist are ideal poses to practice when you feel stressed, frustrated or upset. They will help release any stress and tension you may feel in your body. Take your time with the poses and see how great you feel afterwards. Enjoy and please let me know how you feel.