It’s been a long-standing goal of mine to run a half marathon. It’s long enough to be a challenge, and short enough that I don’t need to be training all year round and can focus on my other sports.

Pre-requisites

Basal review – I will be doing an incremental basal review in the next few days (hopefully). Skipping meals where required.

Full profile review – Once the basal profile has been updated, I will check my CR (carb ratio) and CRR (carb rise ratio). No need to check ISF (insulin sensitivity factor) as its calculated in Android APS. I will need to be on the look out for blood sugar dips two or more hours after meals as I may need to reduce the Dynamic ISF Adjustment factor.

Injuries

At the moment I have an Achilles tendon issue I am in rehabilitating. It’s the first time I am experiencing this issue, so I am working with a Physio to remedy it.

Training Program

I plan on using the Garmin training program to do most of my training. My longest run prior to this was 16 km and I mountain bike so I think I may be ok with fitness if I can get back into training fairly quickly, but this is dependent on how well my current rehab program works.

This will be updated as and when I can, but the next 3 three (3) weeks are as follows:

Tendon Rehab Program:

Week	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
1	Calf raise holds 5 x 45 seconds, Gym	3km run, double leg calf raise x 3 12-15, body weight single leg calf raise 3 x 10-15	Calf raise holds 5 x 45 seconds, Gym	Calf raise holds 5 x 45 seconds, Gym	3km run in AM, double leg calf raise x 3 12-15, body weight single leg calf raise 3 x 10-15	Calf raise holds 5 x 45 seconds, Gym	Bike in AM
2	Calf raise holds 5 x 45 seconds, Gym	4-5 km	Calf raise holds 5 x 45 seconds, Gym	Calf raise holds 5 x 45 seconds, Gym	4-5 km	Calf raise holds 5 x 45 seconds, Gym	Bike in AM
3	Calf raise holds 5 x 45 seconds, Gym	5-7km	Calf raise holds 5 x 45 seconds, Gym	Calf raise holds 5 x 45 seconds, Gym	5-7km	Calf raise holds 5 x 45 seconds, Gym	Bike in AM

NOTES: If pain/stiffness gets progressively worse, then reduce load and re-assess. If not monitor and keep working.

Strava Running Program:

I had really wanted to use the Garmin program, but I was too late to start it. The Strava program doesn’t seem to have the ability to select the days I plan on running or feedback on training progress at a granular level. My desired routine is 3 days per week.

Garmin Running:

Global Triathlon Network (GTN) half marathon training program

I really liked the plan from GTN, I have modified it a little to fit within my availability.

Click to access GTN-HALF-PLAN.pdf

Training Progress

I will add a table to the weekly updates with progress on my training plans.

Diet / Food

I plan on sticking to my diet as much as possible. I will however cut back on alcohol and focus on drinking more water.

Supplements

Vitamin B – https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/vitamin-b-complex#benefits

Alpha lipoic acid – https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/alpha-lipoic-acid

Omega 3 – https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/17-health-benefits-of-omega-3

Vitamin D – https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/benefits-vitamin-d

Gear

Shoes: New Balance 1080, Fresh Foam More v3, Brooks Ghost

Watch: Garmin Fenix 7

Hydration vest: Osprey Duro 6 hydration vest

APS Hardware: Cubot King Kong Mini 2 Pro

Artificial Pancreas System: Android APS / Branch: Dev (Dynamic ISF)

Pump: Mixture of Omnipod and Accu-Check Combo

Insulin: Fiasp

Insulin Peak: 55 minutes

DIA: 9 hours

Glucose statistics

Measurements

Weight: 75km (afternoon)

Waist: 88cm

Body fat (estimate):

Updates (Weekly)

I will try and update the blog weekly with progress.