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...

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Igottastartthinkingbee · 15/10/2016 13:10

Thanks for the shiny new thread! 10 mile last week went ok considering how little prep I did. I was slower than last years time but had a lovely chat on the way round when I bumped into an old friend who was also running!

ZigAZigAhh · 15/10/2016 12:36

Hi all, I would love to join too! I'm doing one tomorrow and not relishing the prospect of running for 2+ hours in heavy rain. I keep checking the forecast and hoping it will change!

This will be my fourth half but my first in over three years (and my first post-DS). Definitely no time goal in mind (my others were 2:06, 1:59 and 2:03 but with much more consistent training) but will be v pleased with anything under 2:20 for this one. Am expecting it to be muddy but hopefully a bit of fun too!

Cheesetoastieyum · 15/10/2016 12:30

Hello please may I join? I have signed up for a half in February. I started running in May and have done a few 10ks and am now trying to up my distance - managed 13k this morning! Happy running all

chutneypig · 15/10/2016 12:17

That's rough running, have you been able to defer any?

Welcome Imnotready that's great progress, well done.

Sounds very fetching still . I'm hoping the rain will all blow over as well, but I'm not hopeful. Soggy 10k for me tomorrow.

emummy · 15/10/2016 11:22

Good luck still, yes please to photo!
Welcome Imnotready, hope the training is going well.

stilllearnin · 15/10/2016 09:49

Thanks london was just coming on to start a new thread.
running how frustrating! How is the recovery going?
Notready you will be! and Welcome

The weather for Birmingham this weekend is absolutely dire. Honestly heavy rain showers but quite warm! My boyfriend has made me a bin bag carrier bag combo for the start line (he says I look cute in it) half tempted to post you lot a photo

Imnotreadyforthis · 15/10/2016 08:58

Posted too soon..,
Just wanted to add it's great to read about all of you who have done HM already, I'' in awe!

Imnotreadyforthis · 15/10/2016 08:57

Hello! Can I join?

I've been lurking for a bit on the old thread. I'm traning for my first HM at the end of November. Have only been running consistently since May/June.

Runningupthathill82 · 15/10/2016 08:41

I've lost track - who's got what this weekend?
I'm still injured so can't do the races I had booked for Oct or probably Nov too. Frustrating!

chutneypig · 15/10/2016 07:25

Thanks london can't believe we've made it to a shiny new thread . That's a lot of half marathon support!

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