tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936892963586893656.post1678708575594946643..comments2023-08-20T00:44:19.857-07:00Comments on the Chic Runner HAS MOVED! www.chicrunner.com: Half Marathon Training PlanChic Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11670504238110246108noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936892963586893656.post-77819762791365501482009-06-30T13:52:48.971-07:002009-06-30T13:52:48.971-07:00Such a late comment on this post, well, I lost you...Such a late comment on this post, well, I lost you for a little while. I think the plan sounds awesome, and I'll be interested to see how you run in SF. I'm more interested in your diet, 'cause it sounds like we have the same problems (tho I don't have the fast food issue), and I've NEVER been successful on trying to change those habits -- and I haven't much tried. Good luck!Bootchezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07300148137044133865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936892963586893656.post-42573982864185890672009-06-15T13:38:32.635-07:002009-06-15T13:38:32.635-07:00That is a pretty serious running plan. I like tha...That is a pretty serious running plan. I like that you changed it up to a schedule that you can keep instead of something that is too tough to stick with, which ultimately burns you out. <br /><br />That is a lot of fast food. Good idea cutting that out. I never feel good after eating fast food then running.Chris Barber, SeriousRunning.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905016969890022199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936892963586893656.post-8953198260436246792009-06-13T10:53:35.126-07:002009-06-13T10:53:35.126-07:00Sounds like a great plan.. Good luck!!Sounds like a great plan.. Good luck!!Middalia Waymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18089763160383955134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936892963586893656.post-83009665205125168502009-06-13T10:53:30.549-07:002009-06-13T10:53:30.549-07:00Sounds like a great plan.. Good luck!!Sounds like a great plan.. Good luck!!Middalia Waymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18089763160383955134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936892963586893656.post-82756856928573457972009-06-12T14:25:55.953-07:002009-06-12T14:25:55.953-07:00That's a great plan my dear.
But you GOTS to...That's a great plan my dear. <br /><br />But you GOTS to kick that fast food habit!!! Seriously.P.O.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16410533843419723414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936892963586893656.post-10848930443017408142009-06-11T15:51:10.709-07:002009-06-11T15:51:10.709-07:00Quite ambitious kiddo. I'm relying on your to ...Quite ambitious kiddo. I'm relying on your to pace me for the 1st half though so don't blow it! ;)<br /><br />Have you decided on the 1/2 or full for LB yet?Billyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07861731779718760848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936892963586893656.post-12877640678155452952009-06-11T11:32:49.414-07:002009-06-11T11:32:49.414-07:00Hey Danica - as a non-Laker's fan I'm impr...Hey Danica - as a non-Laker's fan I'm impressed you got the Lamar reference....<br /><br />I'm with some of the other folks here on the 20 mile run. I'm not sure there's a great benefit to multiple 20 milers for a half. Most half plans max out around 10 - 12 miles. If you're going to throw in some speedwork, then maybe cut back on the long runs - you don't want to end up injured!<br /><br />Have fun at SF!Glenn Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05119271602749821767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936892963586893656.post-41388119584003599832009-06-11T10:33:17.331-07:002009-06-11T10:33:17.331-07:00I'd do more than just 400 and 800s for your sp...I'd do more than just 400 and 800s for your speedwork. Try some ladders (400, 800, 1200, 800, 400). Mix up the distance too. You get used to just 400/800. Through in dome 600 or 1000s (easy to do on a track). When you confuse your mind and body a little it helps build better. I also end my track workout with one more 400 all out. Just my gluttony.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12458395865098353830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936892963586893656.post-48237775855712753062009-06-11T09:40:24.101-07:002009-06-11T09:40:24.101-07:00Could you move here and be my trainer and write a ...Could you move here and be my trainer and write a plan for me??<br /><br />Thanks! See you tomorrow!Lucky in Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12153263619520465219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936892963586893656.post-31731478454134197382009-06-11T07:42:12.459-07:002009-06-11T07:42:12.459-07:00Hi!
I just discovered your blog and I think it'...Hi!<br />I just discovered your blog and I think it's awesome!<br /><br />I'm actually training for the SF Marathon (my first full) and I think you plan is a good one. Are you running the first or the second half? I've run the second half and it's a very fast course. The first half, not so much.<br /><br />I totally understand what you mean about being burned out from running when you have an intense training plan. The only runs I look forward to are my group long runs. Hopefully I can change that soon!<br /><br />Thanks for writing this amazing blog and good luck here in SF!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936892963586893656.post-79802744754891571842009-06-11T06:34:51.332-07:002009-06-11T06:34:51.332-07:00It's so funny you eat fast food, bc you look i...It's so funny you eat fast food, bc you look in great shape and you are so tiny! your plan all around sounds great! exciting for this 1/2!Natalie Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13070938772436207301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936892963586893656.post-49698294712604271812009-06-11T06:29:24.453-07:002009-06-11T06:29:24.453-07:00Good luck with your training!Good luck with your training!Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936892963586893656.post-13315595334149719382009-06-11T04:49:45.103-07:002009-06-11T04:49:45.103-07:00Hey!
Since you rubbed the teapot and requested th...Hey!<br /><br />Since you rubbed the teapot and requested the help of the running guru(genie)...I'll grant you your wish...haha...<br /><br />Okay, your six week program is really intense. Two speedy sessions back-to-back is really a whole bunch. I'd probably switch that to just one session a week or at least alternate weeks. <br /><br />Secondly, don't run your intervals all-out! You'll kill your legs and risk injury before race day. Plug in your race times to the McMillian calculator and find out your appropriate pace instead. For variety, do 400s, 800s, and some mile repeats on different workouts. Of course, your speed should vary at the different distances. <br /><br />Also, you don't need to do 20 milers in training for a half. Max out your long runs at 16 miles. That's plenty. Instead focus on running a few longish runs 8-12 miles at tempo pace. <br /><br />The key is to not to do too much.<br />If you do too much, you'll be exhausted and not feel like following the plan again. All symptoms of overtraining. So listen to your body and modify as need be. <br /><br />Best of luck, ChicRunner!The Laminatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17171521739644023071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936892963586893656.post-87233539421825652682009-06-10T22:44:13.627-07:002009-06-10T22:44:13.627-07:00I can't wait to read your updates on this plan...I can't wait to read your updates on this plan. San Fran is a beast... all those hills! You'd have to drive 50 miles (seriously) to the best bridge near here that imitates a hill... haha.Dr Wednesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10338912578096214106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936892963586893656.post-66528845076098346852009-06-10T20:35:26.201-07:002009-06-10T20:35:26.201-07:00I think your plan sounds pretty good! Doing the lo...I think your plan sounds pretty good! Doing the long runs will be good because it will keep your endurance up if you decide to do another full right away! I am in training for my second half at the end of June right now and I REALLY need to eat better! It's so bad (as I type this I just finished consuming a slice of pecan pie, ha!) but ya, it's not good!<br /><br />I'm also going to start doing 100 situps a night again, I was doing that for awhile a few months ago and I could really see a huge difference!! Good luck I'm excited to read about your training for this half!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05185652640389232120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936892963586893656.post-73876328478851444392009-06-10T19:36:15.980-07:002009-06-10T19:36:15.980-07:00Wow -- 2 20s and 2 18s for a half?!?! Wow.
My ad...Wow -- 2 20s and 2 18s for a half?!?! Wow. <br /><br />My advice to would be run hill fartleks in addition to just hill repeats. I run them hard in some of my hillier runs and it has really helped my leg strength.Felice Devinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18038461010518039172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936892963586893656.post-78589902572120828882009-06-10T18:49:09.782-07:002009-06-10T18:49:09.782-07:00Gosh, Your plan sounds sooo intense. I don't t...Gosh, Your plan sounds sooo intense. I don't think I could handle it! Do you think its necessary to get in that high of mileage training for a half?Meganerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07328788050356182375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936892963586893656.post-35271454043963337132009-06-10T18:44:16.567-07:002009-06-10T18:44:16.567-07:00Dang girl, you must love running. back to back 20 ...Dang girl, you must love running. back to back 20 milers for a half - that's alotta runnin'.<br /><br />Good thing you do all the running because you probably be so obese with your fast food/candy addictions. Goof for you for making those changes now. You'll definitly thank yourself for it later. I'm a candy junkie too. Sour Jelly bellies $ Twix. I'm a sucker for them.kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06269493667519186968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936892963586893656.post-7970951336874086092009-06-10T17:53:45.925-07:002009-06-10T17:53:45.925-07:00LOVE the idea of the tailor-made training plan, as...LOVE the idea of the tailor-made training plan, as I truly believe we know what works best for our bodies. I just trained for the National Half Marathon using a modified version of the FIRST three-day-a-week plan, and found it worked really well. Good luck with your training - SF is supposed to be a great race!Amy Reininkhttp://amyreinink.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936892963586893656.post-53803286941359014302009-06-10T17:33:39.643-07:002009-06-10T17:33:39.643-07:00You definitely got a good plan going. Way to keep ...You definitely got a good plan going. Way to keep in the extra long runs too! I think you are going to have much success with this plan. It really is about finding a schedule that works for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936892963586893656.post-58785682577250463202009-06-10T16:37:55.816-07:002009-06-10T16:37:55.816-07:00Danica ... i'd be really cautious doing back-...Danica ... i'd be really cautious doing back-to-back 20 milers. i understand the desire to build up your endurance, but you also should have cutback weeks. also, can you rearrange the days you're running so that you're not doing two hard workouts in a row? i don't think it's the best to have a track workout the day after a LT run, just as you wouldn't run one of those the day before a long run. have you looked at Pfitz' shorter training plans?<br /><br />hope you feel better soon and can't wait to see you how you kick the SF 1/2's butt!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17376509101442664834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936892963586893656.post-45968723695585764102009-06-10T16:26:14.445-07:002009-06-10T16:26:14.445-07:00Ugh, I have the candy thing too. And the soda thi...Ugh, I have the candy thing too. And the soda thing. And the Taco Bell thing. I just LOVE FOOD! Every time I try to cut back, I just end up feeling deprived and then binging. I think it's great you're allowing yourself some freedom. Thanks for sharing the plan!Heather Scott Partingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14010553024593582699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936892963586893656.post-55517269852092849162009-06-10T15:48:43.136-07:002009-06-10T15:48:43.136-07:00Excited to see how you do on the SF 1/2! Good luck...Excited to see how you do on the SF 1/2! Good luck, girl!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936892963586893656.post-50173858257256240542009-06-10T14:39:36.917-07:002009-06-10T14:39:36.917-07:00Sounds like a good solid plan!
I used to have a ca...Sounds like a good solid plan!<br />I used to have a candy binging habit too ... ok well sometimes I still do.<br />Now I'm on to better and bigger things, potato chips ...<br /><br />No really, you'll do great! I can't wait to hear how this training program goes. And maybe next year I can join you in SF!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936892963586893656.post-21861279373070077112009-06-10T14:33:03.722-07:002009-06-10T14:33:03.722-07:00Its good that you set up your own plan. Everyone ...Its good that you set up your own plan. Everyone is different and after running so much I am sure you know what is good for you! I have a super big sweet tooth too! I love swedish fish and skittles! They are the worst for me though. I just don't buy them and I have felt a lot better lately but it really is hard to give that stuff up!Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210098462417950977noreply@blogger.com