On my way to my finish
Even though I ran this race months and months ago, I never discussed my results here on the blog. Better late than never! So I smashed my previous PR (1:31:32) by running a 1:27:22 with an average pace of 6:40 min/mile. I ended up 43rd out of 3971 runners. This was a 10 minute improvement from the last time I ran this race a year ago. I even beat an ‘elite’ runner (I bet he had a really bad race though). For this race I used a Asylum (Vol 1 & Vol 2)-Running hybrid (not posted yet; but I will eventually). Like all races that I have done in Southern California, there were a lot of hills in this race; but it seemed that I did all my passing going up the hills. I think this boost in speed going through the incline came from all the plyo that I did in Power Legs (Asylum Vol 2) and Vertical Plyo (Asylum Vol 1). Like I have said in my previous post(s) about using hybrids for running, the Asylum workouts are designed to improve athletic performance and they really deliver on their promise.
Here is a brief list of some of the half-marathons I have run and the corresponding hybrids that I have used:
| 1:27:22.09 | Hollywood Half Marathon | 04/06/2013 | Asylum (1/2)+Running |
| 1:31:32 | Malibu International Half Marathon | 11/11/2012 | Asylum+P90X2+Running |
| 1:37:11 | Pasadena Half Marathon | 05/20/2012 | Insanity+Asylum+Running |
| 1:37:41.02 | Hollywood Half Marathon | 04/07/2012 | Insanity+running |
| 1:40:02.04 | Columbus Half Marathon | 10/16/2011 | No Hybrid |
| 1:40:11.07 | Emerald City Half Marathon | 09/04/2011 | No Hybrid |
Happy Training!
Hi, Do you have the asylum 1 and 2 plus half marathon training schedule? I see the asylum vol 1 and half but not the combination of 1 and 2. thanks for all the help! It’s inspirational
Just posted it. Check out my front page, or go to the hybrids tab
The hybrids sound interesting. Are they a dvd workout? If so who makes them, as I’m trying to build my speed up. I’m nowhere near your performance, and to be honest, I’m in awe of your pace. Thanks
shaun
The non-running workouts mentioned on my site are DVD workouts. Click the ‘Fitness Programs’ drop down menu on the top bar to find out more about each program. As far as my pace….it took me a long time to get here. When I first started, 9 min/mile pace would kill me. Now, my typical 10 mile training run is between 7 and 7:10 min/mile. You can get there too. It just takes time and patience.
Can you post this hybrid? I am very curious to see it!
It is now posted. Enjoy!
Hi Dr. Henderson,
Do you know when you will be posting the hybrid for a half, including Asylum Vol 1 and 2? I started training for a half today with your Asylum hybrid, but wouldn’t mind giving your latest hybrid a try
Thank you!
Isabel
I’ll be posting it soon. Sorry it is taking so long
Dr. Henderson,
Any update on the hybrid for a half, including Asylum Vol 1 and 2?
Just posted it. Check it out and let me know what you think
It is posted!