Half marathon - any one doing one?

Fantastic time Igotta, well done!

That sounds fabulous Igotastar, great time, I couldn't manage that on the flat!

Well I've just got back from doing my 10k off road race. Beautiful day and I've really enjoyed it. Did it faster than I thought I would (59 minutes!) which is great cause there were a couple of big long hills. Need to step up the training now - 8 weeks to go till the HM!

Also have the basic forerunner this one as I'm not fussed on carrying my phone with me.

Had it about two years and has been brilliant bar the very odd time it takes forever to link up to the satellites. You can buy more expensive ones that do heart rates and that but I don't take it that seriously. I do like being able to glance at my watch and see the distance and also love looking at the stats on gamin connect

I've got the basic Garmin forerunner. I love it, find it very useful. I'm rubbish at judging my pace and it helps keep me on track. Also handy when I'm travelling and don't want to rely on my phone. But mostly I like looking at the stats afterwards. I do like a nice colour coded map!

What distances do you do in your 3 runs a week April? And what would you do if you did 2?

Did another 7k this morning. Felt a bit ploddy, but was a minute quicker than the last one So that's progress even though it didn't feel like it during! Unfortunately I go away with work now for 10 days (and no chance to run when there) so hope that doesn't set me back too much.

Does anyone (or everyone!) on this thread use those GPS tracker watch thingies? I just use my phone but it's not that accurate, I'm wondering if the watches are worth the money.

I'm planning on running the Scottish Half Marathon in September I considered signing up for the Edinburgh Half Marathon in April but decided against it as I should really focus on finishing up the year at university with good grades, I normally run three times a week but I'm thinking of cutting that down to two I'm going to look into doing a few 10ks and 10 mile races between now and then to make sure I'm staying focused.

Welcome Igotta. I did that last year and took the winter off :)

Might do one in May myself but haven't decided for definite. I kid of hate the last few weeks of training for a half. By this stage I'm getting fed up with it but come the finishing line I'll have a total change of heart and wondering when the next one is I can do.

Don't worry Cherry, mine is the same with the v impressive times as it's mainly used as a training run for the city marathon. I'll be near the back and I've made peace with that.

Exciting having your race pack arriving Sven. I've to pick mine up on the day which means I have to get there earlier and hang about. The places are totally booked up now and entries have closed due to unexpected numbers. First time ever apparently.

Haven't been running myself as I spent yesterday shivering under a blanket feeling awful. Much better today bar the sore throat and stuffed up nose and ears but not pushing it. Having that antsy 'omg what if I lose fitness' freak out feelings and trying to remind myself at this stage most of my training is done anyway.

It's great to hear how everyone's doing, it's all ramping up isn't it?

The Bournemouth route looks beautiful, I didn't realise it got so far towards Hengistbury Head, hopefully not too blowy for you Sven.

Mine sounds similar to yours CherryMinx. I have registered this week but took another look at the time. I'll be right at the back but it's just too compelling a route not to. And I am used to being near the back!

I've been debating a trail race on Sunday. 15k and ahem challenging elevation. Still undecided and its tipping down here now which isn't helping.

There is some impressive times on here well done.
I went out for a 5 mile on Monday and will stick to 3 miles in the morning. Then just one more run on Friday thats then my tapering done.
I got my race pack through yesterday. First time ever of having my name on the bib too.
I'm running Weymouth half.
If all goes well I will be entering Bournemouth half in October.

I'm (thinking about) doing Edinburgh at the end of May.

Welcome to hell!

Only joking

I'm doing the Leeds HM, 8th May eek! Which ones are you all doing?

I knew what you meant Cherry

Hello igotta

I ran for the train tonight and it hurt . Am going to take running gear to work with me tomorrow and try to get out over lunchtime if the weather is OK.

Mine is May too! Which one are you doing Gotta?

I've got myself up to 7k distance now. Only twice that distance again to go...

Hello, can I join? I'm signed up for my first ever HM in May. Have run a 10 mile race but that was in October and I took the rest of the winter off! Started running again about 6 weeks ago, doing a 10k off road race this weekend. Not fit enough but I think the scenery will be nice!

Well done fiftynine. I hate when your Garmin measures short, mine always does it at parkrun. Hope the knee and toes are feeling better today. Have to say I normally wouldn't thank you for hot cross buns but I'm sure I would scoff them at the end of a race. I normally spend the last half of my longer run hungry and planning what I'm going to eat when I get home. Bacon and eggs usually feature heavily :)

Go for it cheeryminx. I'm hoping for new shoes for my birthday myself. well done on the ten miles and you too emummy on your long run.

That's a fantastic time Jaggy, good going!

Ten miles done this morning and that's the last longer one I'll be doing. Hated every single second of it. Shattered as I was up most of the night with coughing dd and have a bit of a sore throat myself. Nearly talked myself into heading home countless times. Not winning any awards for pace or time but got round it by shovelling a few caffeine gels into me. Done now anyway, thank goodness.

Jaggy that's brilliant. Well done!

Well done Fifty! And well done Cherry and emummy on the 10 and 12 miles.

I did 10 miles today for the first time since before I had dd. It went pretty well and took me 1 hr 29. I think I will need to break out the jelly babies and start taking on some fuel mid-run. I usually just eat a few slices of toast with nutella and have a pint of water pre-run which has been fine so far but I suspect I will need something mid-run to go further than 10 miles.

Well done Fifty, good result!
12 miles from me this morning, need to work up to 15. It was a beautiful morning but chilly. Decided to give my legs a break and did it on a flattish route for a change, next weekend we'll be back up the big hill, weather permitting.
Am hankering after new shoes too, think my current trail shoes might be too tight at the toes. Will need to wait for birthday money in June tho

Oooooo it sounds lovely. Very well done. Time to break in some new shoes then. Marshmallows are a bit odd, I'd have thought they'd be difficult to swallow. But I would try

I think everything feels ok Sirona, last mile was hard but I gained DS with me which helped, they'd been for a walk while I ran.

Thanks for the tapering ideas, very useful indeed.