9 Week Half Marathon Plan | Dan Lloyd's Running Challenge Ep. 2

[@seanpope573]

I can see a GCN / GTN challenge coming. If Dan can run and Connor can swim, then GCN could do a triathlon as a relay against GTN doing it as individuals 🤔....

[@Tommi462]

That could be fun to see.

[@ryanclose1]

Good to see some crossover from GCN. But when's he going to do a Tri? ;)

[@kunivanu22]

Didn't expect to see Dan going for a Half-marathon. Way to go! Kudos!

[@bikeanddogtripsvirtualcycling]

Suggestion for Dan - when you are ready to do your time trial half - get yourself some shorter running short with the tiny slits at the side as they are less restrictive with each stride. Another tip i like to use when racing is to wear a cycling top as you can store gels in the rear pockets - plus they are a bit more aerodynamic than a t-shirt and you can loosen the zipper a little if you start to get too warm

[@Solarsystem50]

I like the dialogue portion in the bench, very candit and you feel part of the conversation. Interesting topic. I like cycling but running is nice and easy when you are press with time. Endurance is endurance, after all.

[@jeffwilliams5355]

Dan, good on you for bringing the lad along with you. Good parenting is good to see.

[@hornetluca]

1:31 _The Daniel Lloyd Project_ soon in theatres.

[@SBoots29]

I thank you for bringing up the never say anything about bodily functions, I thought I was the only one that the loo break happened to. Good information on training plans. I try to make one but now I must endeavour to do better and stick to it.

[@jankaduraciiik]

checked out the plan...I think Im going to draw the inspiration for the speed workouts from there :) I want to start working towards a faster half marathon starting basically today creating my own weekly plans (inspired by all the different plans I looked at), but I have trouble figuring out what I want to do for my speed work...so thank you

[@Leeroy49]

That's perfect I'm also shooting for a 90mins soonish :)

[@teplak4805]

Nice one Dan! The lad seems to have a nice pace as well 👍

[@andreemurray7039]

Brilliant Dan great going great to see you enjoying it

[@MishMash95]

We need Backwards-hat-Dan vs Backwards-hat-Dylan, the battle of the BHDs!

[@davesharratt917]

I'm on track for the same 1h30 effort within the next 2-3 months. I'm running 5:00/km for my easy pace too. I usually have chest HR monitor data too and think it's right for me. The key is if you're getting injured or can't put in the hard effort days. It's good to see some validation that this easy pace could be right. Thanks and well done

[@davesharratt917]

I'm delighted to report back that my HM time trial got me 1h24. Everything came together on the day. This was running 5 days per week, a couple of easy runs, a couple of speed sessions and a long run. Hit 75-80k max week (almost 50 miles).

[@stevenderbyshire5962]

I am 3 weeks into the training programme and am finding it enjoyable and challenging in equal measure. As an inexperienced veteran runner(57) the two recurring problems I have are, niggles that come and go, some days nothing but other days I am struggling to complete the run because of a sore leg etc. The second issue I have is I find it very difficult to run slowly. I am hoping for a 1.45 half marathon but when I slow down my brain tells me to try harder and it’s a strange mental battle. I’m just glad no-one is watching me when I am debating with myself. However, today’s run was an improvement and I did feel that for the last 5k I was “ in the zone” and my breathing, tempo, brain and body were all in sync, so it must be working. Onwards and upwards as the workload increases! No problem in the bowel department though!

[@chrisscott8362]

Get Dan in the Pool!

[@bikeanddogtripsvirtualcycling]

If this interview was conducted straight after the workout then we must have a scientific marvel at GCN because Dan appears to sweat less than prince Andrew 🤣🤣🤣

[@Lindemann0815]

I just finished week 1 and I probably also go to hard for the easy runs... I just like pushing myself and feeling pain after a workout... It is quite hard to try to not overdo it... But I also enjoy having a plan... I might change some easy sessions to biking, just because I miss it :D

[@Fernandovilchis]

GCN México T-shirt!!!

[@nightsfalling]

I don’t take Imodium because it make me feel constipated and I still have the feeling to use the restroom. However, before a long race I have rice with my dinner the night before. Good carbs and it prevents me for having the feeling and the need to go number 2 on my long runs.

[@bozoldier]

I can hear my partner screaming "Don't Tell me what to do"!!!!

[@tiaandelange1360]

Advice for Dan: What worked best for me was taking probiotics more regularly. Helped a lot with the gut.

[@TimWhild]

Ringwood is always colder than anywhere else on the planet 😂

[@kajet666]

- Hello, is this the GCN HQ? - Yes. How can I help you? - DAN LLOYD IS A RUNNER FIRST! *hangs up*

[@TheSamwhyte]

I was wondering.... how much does a persons bio mechanics restrict their ability to go fast? I am a 33yr old 5’6” male (quite short) and weigh about 10.5 stone (ex rugby player so quite stocky) and no matter how much I train, prepare, get my nutrition and rest right etc... I just cannot get faster than a pace of 8mins20secs per mile while my friends who are all taller than 6ft can easily get a pace of 7mins20secs. Is my height and short legs holding me back?

[@graemesadd6971]

Hi Dan and Mark. I've just finished my 16km easy, like Dan I'm really enjoying the plan, it's great motivation to get out the door. Thanks to you both. Dan, are you public on Strava, I'd like to be able to follow you as I'm doing the same plan. Keep up the good work, keep the easy, easy it helps prevent injury too.

[@gtn]

Great to hear you're getting on well with the plan! You can track Dan's progress on his Strava account which is in the video description 🙂

[@graemesadd6971]

Thanks 👍

[@3Unique]

Can anybody help. I am following this plan (well I was until I stubbed my toe against fire hearth (! Interesting training injury) at the beginning of week two so back to the beginning hopefully soon) but I don’t understand the notes the 2nd 3rd and 7th Tuesday of the plan. Can anybody explain them. Thank you.

[@jamiefuhrman403]

Is this plan meant to be completed on its own with the sole goal of completing a half marathon or could it be combined with additional workouts for those training for say, a half-ironman? Wondering if the volume would be appropriate.

[@michaelhardie9193]

As a Canadian, I wish it was only -6. I've been running in -20 and lower this season.

[@markgriffiths6988]

I live in Boston and been for a few runs when it's -10 or lower. The sheer amount of ice put a dent in my plans though. Don't fancy a few broken bones. Having grown up in the UK, the cold feels different over there due to all the moisture in the air.

[@michaelhardie9193]

@@markgriffiths6988 I know what you mean. I took my wife home to the UK 15 years ago before we got married (she wanted to see some of my history). She said she has never been colder due to the moisture.

[@mcubea]

What is the meaning of 8x8 sec hill rep that you have written in your plan?

[@kamucho]

Adrenaline fires up the immune system, so while your training hard your staving off the illness/fatigue, when you ease off your body stops putting out that adrenaline etc your body catches up

[@bertchalmers]

I'm havingto drop out. My hubris gotthe best of me and this was a bit much. HOWEVER, the adaptionsmy body went through in the 15days I managed have noticeably improved my CV fitness and my HR is much lower on the bike!

[@paulgodman2882]

Good luck with your 90 minute half ,you should be able to achieve it after being a professional cyclist. I'm a poor cyclist started running three years ago at 55yrs did the bath half last year in 1.40, so it should well be in your capacity to reach your goal. Also have you thought about doing a sweep stake on your run time for charity!

[@leeadams2413]

Are you using the same shoes for all the runs or do have a Tempo shoe and long distance shoe ?

[@biyahe2792]

I have a question if you’re knees are getting look hurt are we goin to just walk or continue running but with low cadence

[@vivi011108]

And if you don't train guys you will get injured haha. I saw my friends running half marathons one weekend on Strava and thought I'd join in (I run about 1k a month), I ran a 1:40 and then struggled to walk for 2 weeks thanks to my shins!

[@BrentSnider]

Running rest is always hard!

[@retrospectivewanders]

How do you handle running in the cold? My lungs are in so much pain when I run in the cold. But I can run miles on miles on hot days.

[@sarahschira9105]

Canadian here - I make sure to cover my face with a neck warmer of some kind - you want to create a pocket of pre-warmed air. On really cold runs, I'll do a thin one (basically t-shirt material) with a thicker, slightly looser one over top. Below -20 I find I just really suffer, so I try to run indoors

[@GGori_99]

That is below the freezing temps... Dan..

[@NicholasWhite100]

Triggered by how long those running shorts are

[@VeronicaTorres-fm9ew]

Why not just try an enema before big races? I do that the day before and it is great! No problems whatsoever and you feel lighter, too.

[@johnauld9851]

Well done Dan. But you definitely need to address those shorts 🤦‍♂️

[@Abnsdllnnlosnfd]

10:40 LOL

[@margaretmvuyana7323]

✊🏻💪🏾

[@nikhilerigila8175]

When preparing for a race. How often should you try to run as hard as you can, as in trying to set your PR. In most of your plans, we do lots of other sessions but never run try to run the race before the race.. how do you know what time to aim for in a race if you haven't set PRs, weeks before it

[@lukereynolds711]

Well before starting a specific training plan, you should have a target race time in mind. Like Dan wants to run sub 90 mins, so he knows what pace he needs to run and can follow a specific training plan to achieve that. Before starting a training plan you could try a time trial to gauge where you fitness is so you can set an achievable goal race pace.

[@nikhilerigila8175]

@@lukereynolds711 Thanks that makes sense. I need to make better plans. I have been trying to Set My 5k PRs every week. Which hasn't shown great improvements. I also haven't been following proper plans, maybe I should do better now

[@lukereynolds711]

@@nikhilerigila8175 no worries. Yeah sticking to a consistent weekly plan will really help you improve. Also, trying to break your 5k PR every week generally isn't the best way to go about it. I used to make that mistake, but have learned it's far better to stick to a consistent weekly mileage, with consistent sessions, and then every few months have another go at a PR. Otherwise running a 5k at max effort every week can leave you with alot of fatigue. Hope that helps. Good luck 👍

[@lukereynolds711]

@Driya Amandita thanks. Yes, agree with your added points 👍

[@foxxymorony]

Arms are going across the body a bit, reckon you could save some energy and improve efficiency

[@zon3ful]

Sorry, I couldn't find the training plan. The link just leads you to the GTN channel.

[@gtn]

Hi there, not sure why this happened for you? Is it working now?

[@zon3ful]

@@gtn It does! thanks, sorry for the bother. have a nice sunday!

[@sinancetinkaya]

Dan Lloyd's 10k PB is 38:40, so he's not new to running at all.

[@maximk6252]

Dan keeps his Froomey elbows 🙃

[@joshshuffman]

Triathlete: "I'm not someone who prescribes drugs or tell you to pop pills, but..." Cyclist: "I'll try that"...

[@pasque7409]

No sure if the backwards-hat makes Dan look younger or even older

[@benwoodhouse8202]

Surely eating lunch an hour before an run isn't enough?! Fine on the bike but not running

[@fritsgerms3565]

too much talking. Dan will certainly have a great vo2max again once he runs regularly. Not sure 21km is the right distance. It takes around two years of consistent running to increase bone density, strengthening feet, ligaments and joints, to ensure no injuries. A 10km challenge, as fast as he can with his talented cardiovascular engine would also be interesting.

[@tomekwolny5606]

Seems he really needs to stop eating 4-5-6 hours before running. I never eat 4+ hours out and never had an issue.

[@KlemenSuligojTri]

Just how the hell is he going to run sub 1:30h half-marathon, if by looking at the training plan, his longest run is 20 km and the most he does at actual HM race pace is 6 km?!

[@jessecumings4134]

i ran a 1:18 half with no training runs faster than 7 minute miles lol, idk how but base miles work

[@richystrong]

A lot can be said for “easy running” and I guess thats what they were touching on in their conversation. If your easy runs are truly easy pace, then your race paces feel easier, as you’ve built a stronger aerobic base. Also a lot of the workouts include running way faster than HM race pace (4:15per km for sub 90min HM) in the video he was running 3:40 km pace for the ladder session

[@Moneyalmenial]

A half is 95ish percent aerobic energy so that's a looot of easy running. Some vo2 max work or fast kms added in for economy. Long runs have diminishing returns based on time, longer than 90 -120 minutes doesn't do a lot of extra good and can just increase the rate of overtraining.

[@itarry4]

Dan how does it feel when Mark jogs off in front "just going to get some video Dan!" and your flat out.... You probably can't even take him out on a ride to get your own back. Pesky Triathletes!

[@robster6868]

All great info guys but these types of videos have been done to death.When are we going to get a global randonné/hiking/mountaineering network ?Loads of scope here and the fitness stuff crosses over.

[@tednruth453]

Dan's running style is quite odd.....does look like he needs a no.2 😝