Can you Half A** a Half Marathon?
I just Do what the App tells Me!
A running plan is great! Until it’s not.
An app doesn’t know so many variable factors that affect your training and recovery:
Previous training history
Terrain
Sleep!
Strength training & other physical activity
Pain
I’ve had multiple patients tell me over the past week - I just run as far as the app tells me. It’s all good to have a plan and stick to it, but if something doesn’t feel right, you do not need to push through. And it might just be what breaks you!
We all have those days where we just do not want to start that run, and when we do all is well. This is where an app, or a plan is fantastic. But if we are ticking off those runs for the sake of it and not listening to our body, you will hit a wall.
Tired legs, heaviness, a slight pull in your hamstring or calf, tendon pain during running - all warning signs.
We don’t want that wall to be hit 2 weeks before the big day.
We can help! I have adjusted plans, added runs, taken out runs and sat down collaboratively with my patients over the past few weeks leading into the Canberra Marathon and the upcoming Hoka Half and full.
You can half cook your half marathon prep - and still get through on the day! I always advise my patients its better to keep your pain under control BEFORE the day.
The alternative is pushing through and not getting to the start line at all!
Your physiotherapist can help with a running plan, we call this load management. We are smarter than an app 🤯 - We’ve seen it all before
If you are still unsure whether your pain is normal, and whether to push through, reach out today.