The training program I've been following is based loosely on the Runners World SmartCoach. I adapted it to replace its speed work with runs that are more beneficial for a half marathon training program, but kept its weekly long run progression, and approximate weekly mileage.
SmartCoach divides the training into 4 week sections, with the 4th week of each section being an easy week - lower mileage and all runs at the easy pace. This was one of the things I really liked about SmartCoach. This week is one of my easy weeks.
I ran a bit over 34 km last week, and on Friday I felt like I didn't need the down week - but my 7 km run yesterday reminded me of why the recovery week is necessary. I didn't really have the energy that I've had during my long runs. I also did a bit of a hard kick at the end, but really wasn't able to sustain it as long as I thought I would. So into the easy week I go.
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I'm using the Smart Coach plan too for my half marathon. It looks like you'll run yours way before me. You'll have to let us know how it works out for you! :-)
I'm still modifying the program on the fly, since there are things I don't like about Smart Coach, but it does seem to do a nice job of providing a reasonable ramp of weekly mileage and long runs.
So far, so good, fingers crossed...
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