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Half marathon new thread

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londonmummy1966 · 14/10/2016 22:27

Starting a new half thread - as we are running out of space - no I'm ot envious of the lucky guys with London places - no not at all... Grin

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chutneypig · 23/11/2016 07:09

Welcome to both of you! It's a little quieter on here than it has been as not many of us are doing any halls soon, but everyone pops back in and out and I'm sure there are grand half plans for next year.

Have you got a marathon in mind another?

If you're up to 11 miles now you'll do great nat. I only got to sub 60 10ks after the halfs and never do more than 10 miles ahead of the day.

I'm going to see how the weather is for my half next month, the numbers arrived, if it's very cold, raining or very windy then I'll skip I think. Partly as I want to enjoy it and partly as there's a 2.30 hour cut off and it won't take much at all in the way of adversity (plus there are hills!) to be around there.

natwebb79 · 22/11/2016 23:18

Anyone else on here running the Norwich half in April?

natwebb79 · 22/11/2016 23:17

Can I join please? Been running for a couple of years, finally achieved my target of running sub 60 10ks so signed up for my first half, gulp! Got up to 11 miles so far...

anothermadamebutterfly · 22/11/2016 22:53

Hi, can I join in? I have been running on and off for years and have really caught the bug over the past year or so. No half marathons on the horizon, but planning a few 10k runs in the spring and then a marathon in late 2017.

chutneypig · 22/11/2016 06:23

Well done you too london - bet that soak felt good!

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londonmummy1966 · 20/11/2016 17:38

Well done chutney - just got back from a 10k - probably the fastest one I've done in a year or so. Having been without heating and much hot water for the last 2 weeks I'm now going to luxuriate in a nice long soak.....

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chutneypig · 20/11/2016 13:14

After a very dodgy parkrun yesterday when I could cheerfully have dropped out, had a lovely 10k charity run today so I might brave the half next month. Maybe Grin. Just with the aim of finishing.

madgingermunchkin · 13/11/2016 13:32

There's a half in Feb at glentress just outside Edinburgh.

I'm doing a 10km there next week, so I'll let you know what it's like.

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londonmummy1966 · 13/11/2016 12:17

Glorious photo the only wish I had somewhere that nice to run. Good luck with that one fifty I don't feel like running another 13 miles this side of Christmas.....

Got out into the Royal parks for a 10 miler in the sunshine this morning - lots of little groups of military bandsmen warming up which is always good to watch and I ran past the gun carriages assembling in the Mall. Now absolutely shattered.

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Theonlyoneiknow · 13/11/2016 10:49

thanks emummy I also found one from Lossiemouth. I've got the Manchester Marathon in April so looking for something before then! I have heard good things about the Inverness Half (think it's mainly downhill like Aviemore?)

emummy · 13/11/2016 09:54

I'm hopefully doing the Inverness half on March 12th, there's also Alloa I think. If you search Half marathons on Google, there's a website called something like half marathon list which gives you Scottish ones by month.

Theonlyoneiknow · 13/11/2016 09:30

Yes it was on road, a circulation loop around a place called Glen Clova (NE Scotland). I can see why it sells out in a couple of hours!

I need to find a half for Feb/March time in Scotland, any suggestions? Thanks Flowers

chutneypig · 13/11/2016 09:23

Really well done lego, fantastic achievement!

Does relying on residual fitness work Fifty? At this rate I'll only have done a couple of 10k races before my half in December. I should go out today but don't feel I've got the energy let alone the time. I'm aiming to enjoy the December run and avoid the sweeper bus but have no expectations apart from that!

Beautiful Theonly was it all on road? I love countryside running but struggle with trail.

emummy · 13/11/2016 07:51

That looks beautiful Theonly, you were lucky with the weather!

stilllearnin · 13/11/2016 07:50

Wow the only one that beats my scenery - beautiful.

Well done lego

Theonlyoneiknow · 12/11/2016 22:32

well done on your new PB lego !

Theonlyoneiknow · 12/11/2016 22:31

Hi guys, would love to join you. I've dropped off mumsnet for a bit then reappeared for the Xmas bargains thread Smile I did my last half marathon for the year today so need to find one to have something in the calender and keep motivation going! Here's where it was, a perfect day!

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FiftyNineOhEight · 12/11/2016 22:27

Actually it's 4 December, so I have a whole day more to train Grin

FiftyNineOhEight · 12/11/2016 22:26

Well done lego you Star

I am HM'ing again on 3 December. Not sure I will be running further than parkrun between now and then, but relying on residual fitness. All my best HMs have been run on lots of rest Grin

madgingermunchkin · 12/11/2016 19:35

Well done guys.

I've done absolutely no running since my HM, but have agreed to do another night trail run next Saturday. Only 10k this time! Grin

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londonmummy1966 · 12/11/2016 19:17

Well done lego is that everyone's HM's done for the year or are there more to come?

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standingonlego · 12/11/2016 18:30

Delighted to be reporting back with a new HM PB Smile. Knocked over a minute off my time for same course last year, and conditions were trickier today.

Now ready for an early night!

chutneypig · 12/11/2016 05:41

That's great Irian especially if it was windy.

How come there's an original and an official run? Sounds like there's a story there!

I like the idea of the word swaps Grin

I'm still struggling with motivation - it's the long run really. Otherwise I'm doing a fair but but just can't seem to make the push to get out on a Sunday.

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londonmummy1966 · 10/11/2016 11:01

Pity we're not doing the same one still I don't think there is much difference in the route other than that the official one starts and finishes in the Palace grounds and the original one at a local school.....

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stilllearnin · 10/11/2016 08:47

Sorry I have been wifi less!! Well done Irian Star I would love a time like that. My next target is sub 2:20 if possible.

I entered the original hampton court londonmummy - i didn't look too closely - has the official a prettier route and possibly less chance of frost?!! To be honest I was more troubled with getting something in my diary...