Half Marathon thread

longtimelurker That's interesting - do you hold back do you think on 10k's more so than halfs?

Two in a fortnight is amazing
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I did the half in Birmingham Sunday. Found it hot and horrible hill at the end. 4 mins slower than my previous half at 2.14 but I have done two halfs in a fortnight with one run in between so it was OK. Focusing on 10k next. Realised I've never run sub 60 for 10k except in the two halfs. Bizarre

Well done random and rank!

Just looked up my other half - previous time was 2.41 so PB by 20 minutes!!! Amazing the difference consistent training made - the first one I followed the bupa plan for long run distances and did maybe 2 other runs a week. This time I had a mileage target and specific long runs which I followed fairly well (1 week off with a lurgy and 1 weekend when I underestimated the time DH would be out). Still got a long way to go towards being fit and not overweight though!

Well done random
Thanks rankellior we're all good & safe

randoms well done that sounds like a really successful race!

I'm done. In several senses of the word! 2 hours 20 and 45 wretched seconds on chip time with my best Strava 10k, 15k and 20k en route.

Was aiming for sub 2.30 so I am pleased but at the same time annoyed because I could have gone 46s quicker over 13 miles.

Ran the whole thing, pretty even pace with a decent finishing kick plus sprint for the line. Worst bit was at 15km - not sure why.

Feet feeling a little sore this morning but should loosen off.

There will be another one - don't know exactly how soon but there will be!

Well bloody done rankellior that's flipping awesome! 💪

Sorry I’ve been MIA for a while. Niggly injuries and horrible insomnia meant I was not in the best shape today - BUT - I did it. I ran (mostly) 13.1 miles - from being a non runner in April to today. Feeling pretty pleased and whilst my time was woeful it gives me reason enough to book another one next year!

Will try and catch up on everyone’s news now I’m out of my little pity party. mammy hope the weather doesn’t impact you too much

Mine it would be unsafe to run tomo
Tri it's disappointing when you can't do what you planned but you still did a great distance

I went out early but didn’t find it easy (too hot) had to stop 3-4x for 1min stretch outs as joint aching. I made 11k but cut short from the planned 14k.

Well done mammy I really want to get back out but not likely until Tuesday as no childcare etc. It's only the day after tomorrow I suppose!

Hurricane forecast here too 😨

I got back out there - i thought I was getting a heart attack or that I'd puke but I survived & my pace is still good.

We've a hurricane coming here on Monday so I'm going to run tomorrow morning!

Thank you tri I will try (tri) it out

I can’t work out how to link as I got it from App Store but I’ve attached a screen shot.

mammy it's falling off for me too

Despite my plans I've not been running sInce Tuesday as I've had problems at home. Hopefully I'll get out on Tuesday.

short I really hope your foot gets better.

tri are you able to link to that podcast? I've been looking for something.

lurker GOOD LUCK!!

Good luck lurker hope it goes ok.

I did a speed session tonight using the NHS 5k + speed podcast with nice lady telling you that you can keep going fast for 1min segments was really warm 18c at 6pm?!

Well done everyone. I've got a half on Sunday. It's minging weather here so I haven't run since Glasgow half. Eek!

Fallen off threads I'm on wonder why

Ooh I dream of my own pool - I’d share it with my sister who misses the outside 50m pools in OZ that she used to swim in. I do find swimming great X-training for running though and try to go the day after every long run which really helps my joints& muscles.

we need our own pools, really! I am sure I would swim more if I could have my own 😚

Abra I don't hate the swimming itself, just the wet cossie and coming home damp and chloriney. I have REALLY dry skin and live close to the pool so I just quickly dry off there then come home and shower properly and slather myself in greasy cream! The pool showers are communal with blokes so I wouldn't be able to have a proper shower in them anyway.

Well done on the runs and PB's.

STILL not able to land on this bloody foot so been doing HIIT's on the bike to keep my fitness up.

HRH thanks. I am trying to see a physio. And hoping I can keep my fitness up and just go for it on the day without as many running miles as I had planned.

Swimming tomorrow. My least favourite activity 😬

Good plan mines. A 10km - 16km weekly long run sounds good to me. I’m going to keep doing the park runs too and I should probably fit in a couple of boot camps. I really don’t want to commit to more at the moment - I found my pre-HM running schedule really tedious towards the end! Well done on your 10km run - I’m going to have to bite the bullet and get some miles in too!

Well done on your 8.5miles tri. I was told at a sports massage that my entire torso was rotated! I started back at Pilates to balance out again. I’ve no idea if it’s worked but my posture is improving.

abra - you poor thing. Have you seen a physio? 7 weeks is plenty of time to get things straight if you were fit - and by the sound of it you were - before you started training for the HM. I followed a 9 week HM program - I hadn’t run for more than 4 years prior to this but I did do Pilates and boot camps.