I am 68 and walk 3.5 miles per day as well as an hour at the gym of total body fitness. Every December I run a 15K for the Hot Chocolate run with not too much trouble. I also hike Rim 2 Rim in the Grand Canyon once a year. I don't train for either - I just go out and gut it out. I have added a 1/2 marathon to my bucket list. Do you …
I am 68 and walk 3.5 miles per day as well as an hour at the gym of total body fitness. Every December I run a 15K for the Hot Chocolate run with not too much trouble. I also hike Rim 2 Rim in the Grand Canyon once a year. I don't train for either - I just go out and gut it out. I have added a 1/2 marathon to my bucket list. Do you think I can just do it - - or do I really need to do weekly training?
Wow, Barb, those are some amazing feats! I'd say training with actual running will help you feel better during your half-marathon, both during and after. Do you run the whole 15K with no run training? Or alternate running and walking?
Since a half marathon is more than twice as long as the 15K, I'd *think* you'd need to train with some running during your weeks, starting with a very conservative run-walk-run during one of your walking days...But then again, you seem like you can defy the odds of the human body! But yes, I'd incorporate some running into your weekly routine so your half marathon feels better while you're doing it. IF any aches or pains arise while you're run-training, back off and listen, though. Better to get to the starting line healthy.
I am 68 and walk 3.5 miles per day as well as an hour at the gym of total body fitness. Every December I run a 15K for the Hot Chocolate run with not too much trouble. I also hike Rim 2 Rim in the Grand Canyon once a year. I don't train for either - I just go out and gut it out. I have added a 1/2 marathon to my bucket list. Do you think I can just do it - - or do I really need to do weekly training?
Wow, Barb, those are some amazing feats! I'd say training with actual running will help you feel better during your half-marathon, both during and after. Do you run the whole 15K with no run training? Or alternate running and walking?
I find it's easier to just run it than walk and run!
Since a half marathon is more than twice as long as the 15K, I'd *think* you'd need to train with some running during your weeks, starting with a very conservative run-walk-run during one of your walking days...But then again, you seem like you can defy the odds of the human body! But yes, I'd incorporate some running into your weekly routine so your half marathon feels better while you're doing it. IF any aches or pains arise while you're run-training, back off and listen, though. Better to get to the starting line healthy.
Thank you - - I totally agree & appreciate your advice!