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Half Marathon thread

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Pikachuwithyourmouthclosed · 30/06/2017 08:26

Anyone up for a bit of half m support?

I'm registered to run my first half m in early September.

I'm struggling a bit with motivation tbh. I think I peaked too soon - could have done it 6 weeks ago. I've got time to get prepared though - it's 8 weeks away and I'm not starting from scratch. The most important thing for me is to keep up the strength work or my knees go kerboom.

Anyone else?

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Rankellior · 10/09/2017 18:53

Well done RMC& Sirzy

HRHPrincessMegan · 10/09/2017 18:48

Congratulations Sirzy! Sounds like you had a blast.

minesapintofwine · 10/09/2017 18:45

Well done rmc and sirzy!

Sirzy · 10/09/2017 18:35

I did it! Slower than I wanted but I didn't care I was too busy enjoying the local hospitality - who can say no to pop ices and free beer!

mammymammyIRL · 10/09/2017 18:09

Wow well done RMC

I did 6 miles this morning & then a 5km colour dash with dh & dc which involved a lot of walking. Discovered dd has a great strike she'll run Smile

HRHPrincessMegan · 10/09/2017 17:47

Well done RMC123!

Fantastic time too. You must be very proud. I am so pleased for you - go have some 🍾!

RMC123 · 10/09/2017 16:06

Hello!! On a very crowded Metro train! Finished in 2:22! It was flipping hard work and I had a minor meltdown at mile 11 but with about 1/2 mile fast walking I pulled myself together.
What an experience!

wineusuallyhelps · 10/09/2017 15:48

Minesapintofwine I am hoping for 2.15 too, but will be happy with less than 2.30! I only like flat running...

Hope everyone doing the GNR will report back!

It's only one week to go for me. I should have done 6 miles today, but...prosecco happened last night Blush. Will have to do it tomorrow instead. Hope the HM gods won't punish me Confused

shortaris1 · 10/09/2017 11:10

For sure! Hoping to do a mile later to see how I go.
Watching GNR on TV. Amazing!

minesapintofwine · 09/09/2017 22:46

but there's always another

^
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Pikachuwithyourmouthclosed · 09/09/2017 22:41

You must be disappointed ShortAris. I tried to train for a half about 4 years ago and had to pull out because my knee was so bad. I remember how gutted I was. But there's always another!

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minesapintofwine · 09/09/2017 22:26

black thanks! I won't know myself running a flat course 👍

Blackandpurple · 09/09/2017 21:50

Scuse the typos. In in the car!!

Blackandpurple · 09/09/2017 21:49

Carfiff is flat. Slight incline at 5kbut its nothing. Rhen a smaller one at 10 miles up Roath park. Remember to wave at the old folks on the right. Thye are out in their wheelchairs and love supporting! Then at 12 miles you have another small incline undervthe railway bridge. Totally fine! They are not hills. They are inclines.

minesapintofwine · 09/09/2017 21:31

Oh short sending you Wine

shortaris1 · 09/09/2017 21:26

Thanks all.

GNR people I wish it was me. Enjoy and cant wait to hear how you go.

minesapintofwine · 09/09/2017 21:19

Wow thats an amazing time! I'm a slowee, hoping for 2 and a half would be chuffed if I break 2.15. I've been very slow in training but hoping for some race day magic!

My pb 5k and 10k times are respectable but any further and I can't keep it up. Maybe my next half lol.

Is the Cardiff half as flat as I'm led to believe? pleasepleasepleasepleaseplease

Blackandpurple · 09/09/2017 18:44

Nor can i!!! But im giving it a go adter a nice meal.

Hoping to beat my 1:55. Id be happy with a few seconds off but im not holding out!

How about you?

minesapintofwine · 09/09/2017 17:48

black I'll manage a couple of Wine but can't manage a night out these days 😂

Good luck for the pb-what are you hoping for?

Blackandpurple · 09/09/2017 16:56

Oh good luck to those at the GNR. Its certainly on my to do list!

Blackandpurple · 09/09/2017 16:56

You will love it!!! Then a night out afterwardsWine to celebrate!

Ive trained hard for this one. Got to beat my HM PB!

minesapintofwine · 09/09/2017 16:40

Waving at black first time for me 😊

Blackandpurple · 09/09/2017 15:52

Im running Cardiff too. 6th time and love it!

Purplerunner · 09/09/2017 14:48

Good luck everyone! All this GNR chat has put me in the notion for entering for next year. It is a ballot isn't it? My sister lives in Newcastle too, so it is very appealing.

3 weeks tomorrow until the GSR which will be my 6th Half. Getting nervous already, trying to balance doing enough training with not setting off the injury I had over the summer. Always a balancing act for me 😀

minesapintofwine · 09/09/2017 14:36

Good luck to everyone tomorrow!

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