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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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londonmummy1966 · 17/03/2017 23:16

Yes still - thank you am panicking now and wishing I'd done a bit more running since Christmas....

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stilllearnin · 17/03/2017 19:54

It's Hampton court isn't it? Enjoy it london. Its a lovely course.

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londonmummy1966 · 17/03/2017 13:15

Hello everyone - well done guy - I know I won't be that quick on Sunday. Thanks for chasing me chutney but sadly crisis with elderly aunt meant that I've not got a lot of running in - I managed a 10K last week and 5k on Saturday (after a walk/run parkrun with a friend) so I have had a massive taper. Anyway lots of pasta and water tomorrow and hopefully I'll get round before the sweeper.....

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chutneypig · 15/03/2017 06:31

Brilliant Guy!

I'd say that's long enough Life, increase a mile a week sort of thing. Definitely.

Lifeisabeach · 14/03/2017 21:02

Well done Guy - that's a great time for your first one.

I did my 10k race on Sunday in 62 mins. Bit slower than I'd hoped for but I didn't have the best preparation (too much running on Fri and Sat meant legs were sore and tired), and there was a killer hill just after the halfway point. Glad to have got round it though.

So it's just over 8 weeks til the half in my town that I still haven't entered! Should be enough time to build up the distance shouldn't it?

GuyMartinsSideburns · 12/03/2017 17:14

Thank you 😊

stilllearnin · 12/03/2017 17:00

My watch time matches the chip time (from when I crossed the start to when I crossed the finish) so I think your time is 2.26. Fantastic result...have a lovely recovery day Smile

GuyMartinsSideburns · 12/03/2017 16:15

Oh that might be so, it was around 9/10 mins or so before I got to the start line. I guess I should feel pleased I did it in any case, after having the foot injury.

stilllearnin · 12/03/2017 15:34

Well done guy. So glad it went well. Is it possible the longer time is the gun time? It can take quite a long time to get over the start line.

GuyMartinsSideburns · 12/03/2017 15:29

Well somehow my times and the time on my watch don't match, website says 2hrs 35 so bit gutted with that but I guess I've had time off.

GuyMartinsSideburns · 12/03/2017 14:58

Yes it turned into a lovely day actually. My rough time is 2hrs 26mins, I'm just glad I got round!

chutneypig · 12/03/2017 12:36

Hope it went well Guy and that it dried out a bit. The rain has clung on for dear life here!

GuyMartinsSideburns · 12/03/2017 07:18

Raining here too Hmm Thanks, I'm getting picked up at 8am so getting a bit jittery now tbh!

stilllearnin · 12/03/2017 06:28

Good luck today guy hope you stay dry (raining here)

GuyMartinsSideburns · 11/03/2017 12:13

i will try and keep that in mind, thanks. No I don't have any other races planned at the moment, this has been at the forefront of my mind for ages tbh! I will have a look and see what's about. Wondering what to have for tea tonight!

stilllearnin · 11/03/2017 10:54

Lorelei what's happened to your first run? Grin

stilllearnin · 11/03/2017 10:53

Also, the first one is nerve wracking. I didn't sleep at all the night before, which seems silly now!

stilllearnin · 11/03/2017 10:52

Well, it will take as long as it takes! I did the Hampton court half the other week , and kind of thought as it as a training run. Would that help at all. I really enjoyed it and had some good camaraderie on the way round. Have you any others planned? I am doing new forest in September and looking for a cheeky 10 miler in between. Good luck!

GuyMartinsSideburns · 11/03/2017 06:33

Thank you both! Can't believe it's tomorrow Shock my kits ready and I've got a bag packed to leave with dh. Didn't have a great nights sleep last night (grumpy toddler) and my foot feels a little achey but hopefully all will come good tomorrow. Just feels like I'm in for a lonely and uncomfortable couple of hours...

stilllearnin · 10/03/2017 19:13

Good advice chutney. My advice guy is to go out and enjoy it!!

chutneypig · 10/03/2017 18:41

Did you make your 10k london?

It's tough squeezing it all in isn't Stainless. I had a day off yesterday and was doing other stuff but it was just me at home and it was so much less hassle getting out. Managed eight miles and felt really good. I'm sure half of it was not squeezing it all in. The other half was sunshine!

Hello Guy. I'd say you've got the miles in. I felt rubbish before my last half and did a really hard taper and my legs were so much better on the day for it. I struggled with the head stuff as I felt so underprepared but the day itself was great. The other thing I do is if I can't sleep, I'm a rubbish sleeper, is drink a glass of water if I wake up. At least I think I'm hydrating if nothing else! How's your foot feeling?

GuyMartinsSideburns · 09/03/2017 18:03

Hi all, I've got my first ever half marathon on Sunday and the nerves are kicking in bigtime, I wondered if anyone had any tips or encouragement to calm me a bit?!

My longest run ever was 12 miles but that was a few months ago and I've recently had 3 weeks or so off with a foot injury. It's really knocked my confidence! A runner I know said that with all the miles I've done over the past year I could afford to have those weeks off and still manage the half, I just feel so anxious about it all now. To make matters worse I'm also due on on race day (sorry tmi) and the thought of having to sort myself out amongst everything that's going on is also a worry.

Short of running very fast right now in the opposite direction for a few days I feel at a bit of a loose end!

Any words most appreciated Smile

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londonmummy1966 · 08/03/2017 08:41

Thanks Chutney no run for me as everyone was late home and required serial feeding...

I WILL run tonight as I've lined neighbour up for a 5K and I'll do a second loop to make it 10K and last long run before HM in 10 days time...

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chutneypig · 08/03/2017 06:43

Fast and flat always stands out for me too. I'm on the hunt for a similar 10k after my April half but there's not too many round here. Lots with hills though!

The plan sounds good, nice variety, I do like a good plan.

My run went well thanks london, felt better for it, I think it being sunny helped a lot. How about you?