![]() ![]() The golden rule is don’t try anything new now before race day. Look at all the training you’ve done – think of this rest period as another stage of training.ġ Prioritise sleep in these final few weeks – get to bed earlier, minimise noise and light in your roomĢ Don’t take on any new physical chores or projects – rest up!ģ Replace some of that running time with resting – it’s OK to chill out watching TV or filmsĤ Go for slow walks if you really can’t sit stillĥ Aim for a great night’s sleep on Friday night (in case nerves get the better of you the night before the race) By taking extra steps to rest and sleep well, you will feel stronger and fresher for the race. These final few weeks are a key time for sleep, rest, recovery, and stress management. Don’t do anything new that might need a lot of recovery time.ġ Your training plan should include a taperĢ Do your longest “long run” two weeks before (weekend of 10th/11th September)ģ For the week of 12th September, reduce your total mileage down to 60% of your highest mileageĤ Run 6-10 miles the weekend before the raceĥ For the final week (week of 19th September), run 35-40% of your highest mileage and don’t do any speed work Keep the long runs coming until 14 days before the race. The final 2-3 weeks of a half marathon training plan should include a taper, plus a reduction of any weight training or cross training you have been doing. ![]() ![]() What should you do – and not do – for these final two weeks? Here’s our best advice for the final few weeks of half marathon training. The Windsor Half Marathon is nearly here! Sunday 25th September is the big day. Plan the perfect final weeks of your Windsor Half Marathon training ![]()
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