I Ran My First Half Marathon (as a total beginner)🏃🏻‍♀️💨 training plan, running tips, shoe recs

four month couch to half marathon training plan on screen at 13:07 💗

00:00 running a half marathon
09:49 half marathon training plan (couch to half marathon)
14:19 run recovery
18:30 what I would do differently
22:08 how long did it take to feel improvement?
26:54 running shoes
31:48 running outfits & running vest
35:15 what I ate during runs (fueling)
35:53 how did I increase distance so quickly?
36:45 running app recommendations
38:35 stretch / warm-up / cool down routines
39:45 what am I training for now?

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[Boxofdonuts]

Congratulations I’m about to run my first half marathon in decades at 50. I feel great for you.

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I am very proud of you. I am going to pick up running again. I was good in college but that was back in the late 80's. You have inspired me to run the Detroit Free Press Marathon.

[garnster]

I ran my first marathon on a bet. Trained hard for it for a year, ran it and was very proud of it. Then i stopped running. Fast forward 10 years, i now feel the itch again. I am training for a marathon again. This time, not for a bet but to be healthy. I am a runner again and intend on staying one this time. Because this time around, the marathon isnt' the goal anymore. Just a step in my health ladder.

So if you ever feel the itch again. Dont' set the race as the end game. Races should be part of a journey to be fit and healthy.

I no longer look at my medals. Instead, I am proud when i look in the mirror and see a physically fit body. Greatest motivation in the world for grinding those weekly long run.

Good luck with your journey.

[allisonkelly]

This is incredible!! I just signed up for my first half in October and I am DEFINITELY a beginner. This is so motivating!!

[RunningToMyPast]

Hi! Just found this video and your channel and I can totally relate to you and your story. I was always the slowest runner in school and absolutely hated it and now I am attempting to run a marathon in 6 months time... as a beginner. Well done on this huge achievement!!! Subscribed :)

[sarahdoesthingssometimes]

Just found your channel - i also started from zero running with a strength training base in april, and our paces sound similar. A half is a huge achievement, well done building up the distancd! I've been focused on improving my 5ks and have a 10k next month!

[EdwinMDA]

Yo this is blowing my mind lol my wife and I saw a bunch of you folks walking about toward the end of the day and we were wondering what all race this was! This is amazing! Congratulations! Actually looking up videos for the first time to run my very first half marathon, so its a happy coincidence that I found a local one through you! Great video!

[Filthymutt]

Thank you SO much for making this video! This is so incredibly informative and helpful as a new runner!

[kyungwonseo]

So inspiring! I appreciate your honesty on the next steps :) not every run has to be about running a full marathon!

[emmakereszturi]

absolutely love how you storytell!! so proud of you wooo!!! i have my first half in may:)

[daltonkforsythe]

I'm running my first half in a few months. Doing it on a whim. Thanks got sharing your journey!

[emmawhite]

I am also a beginner to running and this was so helpful! I’m running a half marathon this summer, and I’ve been running a bit for the past few months, but not with any sort of training plan. I really like how you designed your plan so I think I’ll do something similar, thank you for the inspiration! And congrats!!

[gracecarey]

So glad I found this video. Just did my first run in years and did almost 5k (with a few walk breaks) but am so proud of myself and am looking forward to this journey to a half marathon in October!

[lauragriffithsoutdoors]

Congratulations, thank you for making this video, you tell your story really well and make training seem realistic and achievable, well done being honest about not quite following the plan this is something I feel like people don't share as honestly as you have

[chemicalclowns]

On the topic of stretches- garmin has a yoga and Pilates for runners workouts for your watch that's perfect for stretching out!

[kellyquach]

thanks for posting this!! your advice is super helpful as I’m prepping to run my first half as well! congratulations on finishing the half marathon! ❤

[joshuahusband]

Thank you for posting this guide! I’m starting out on it and it’s definitely helping to keep pace and avoid injury 👍

[didyoujust]

This is so encouraging. Suddenly inspired to do a half marathon. Who says that you cant skip ahead? I used to do couch to 5k. When I started, I thought there was no way I'd be able to run even that long because i was done after 60 seconds. (I trained with the BBC Couch to 5k app which was amazing, with the lovely Jo Wiley as my trainer haha) But yeah, its hard to learn how to switch your mind off and focus on your body in a good way, and also yes, you will be sore, yes, usually the first 5 minutes SUCKS and you might have pains. I still remember the first 5k I ran without stopping, I had such a weird twinge in my knee. I was about to give up, but pushed through and ran the best run of my life.

I used to run 5k three times a week, but I got covid and stopped because my heart went funky. I've been doing some runs on the treadmill, but it sucks because I cant vary and control my pace very well on it. And its boring. And when it tells me to slow down for a walk for a minute or so, my shins hurt and I dont want to stop at all because I lose my jive. Im holding up well with energy and everything otherwise. Im going to try running outside again! Thanks, loved this video.

[Makingthemarks]

I’m a sophomore in highschool, I haven’t ever been on a team ever or did any sports outside of P.E classes and weight room that’s required for P.E. This year I wanted to make it a goal to do track for my mental well being and to be active, and also to have the chance to make friends. I searched this video to see how individuals progress in their running journey so I can look for tips and tricks, and to also prepare myself. My track season starts Tuesday but hopefully I’m able to sign up because tomorrow is the last day. I still don’t have equipment yet such as shoes and proper track wear, but I’m planning on getting some sometime this week. Wish me luck! Hopefully I get in. I know I’m not the faster now, but I’m going to work hard to not only be faster and build endurance but to also have a better mindset such as pushing to my limit and knowing how to take good criticism to improve. I’d admit, I’m not sure how to take criticism because I take this seriously but I also want track to give me the chance to be able to improve from criticism, and turn it into good criticism.

[kelrod]

Picked this video because I signed up for a half marathon as a new running. I start watching just to find it it’s for the exact same race a year later lol 😂 So cool