Half Marathon thread

Pik,

Good running.

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Pik how exciting do tell us how you're feeling tomo & afterwards too obviously

I ran 4 miles yesterday on beach & 2.5 tonight just because I had 45 mins free

Hrh you poor thing

Haven't posted for a while but I have been reading now and again!

Seems there are a few of us getting discouraged by runs not going to plan...I know the feeling. Think I said before that my 10 mile run never felt good, even though I kept to pace.

It all really messes with our heads, doesn't it?!

I have just over 2 weeks till my half. Am due to run 12 miles this coming Sunday as my last long run...after a day of a fair bit of drinking tomorrow...bad timing

My running buddy chose the route! To be fair where we live hills are pretty hard to avoid but I did swear more that once.

Looks impressive! Those hills!

Thanks Mine and Bubble. Hopefully this elevation will be enough to get me over those GNR hills. Back is aching!

Well done RMC!!

RMC well bloody done!

Final big run done! Almost 11 miles. Loads of hills and not going to lie it was blooming hard.
Done all I can now. Time to taper before next Sunday.

What a pain mines - literally I imagine!

I'm running on the 1st October too. I'm glad there's another 4 weeks as I seem to be slowing down. I went out for 5.5 miles today and it felt like I was plodding along - and it turns out I was because my times have slowed down a lot this week. I'll try a boot camp tomorrow to wake some different muscles and aim to get my long run in on Sunday.

I looked. 4 weeks Sunday. That's OK I can cope with that.

hrh glad to hear it!

Well nothing ever goes the way we plan does it 😂. Determined to get out for a run today but when I woke up I pulled the back of my neck . It is a fair bit better now just slight twinges but not going to chance it today. Try again on Sunday...

I'm not even looking how long I've got but is anyone on here running the big h on Sunday? Or are the first ones the week after?

I'm feeling much better, thanks abra and mines. The first dose of antihistamine took care of most it and I took another before bed. It's clear this morning thankfully.

hrh that is very odd I hope you feel better.

mammy I can see exactly what you mean about it giving you confidence to do the full amount. I definitely did a few 10km before my first 10k race but a half marathon is such a long way don't think I'll attempt the full amount until the day.

I've been really lazy this week not given even a passing thought to running. Definitely going to kick myself and go out tomorrow.

HRH that is weird. Hope you're better now.

I ended up not getting out yesterday but did do 6 miles today. Not my best to be honest. It started tipping down with rain about 1 mile in which continued for the next 20 minutes. Everything left like hard work and my sports bra started to rub - I now understand why people bang on about Vaseline....

As I got home the general discomfort of my wet leggings and clothes turned into a burning sensation. I stripped off to find that most of my torso, the tops of my legs and bum were bright red and I had raised white bumps everywhere - a bit like an allergic reaction. I showered immediately and took an antihistamine. This was about an hour ago and its starting to calm down.

I'm baffled as to what the cause could be. Initially I thought maybe it was my kit but it's just standard nylon/elastane and I've never reacted like this before. I'm in the SE - my DH suggested that it could be related to the toxic cloud that made all the beach goers in Sussex ill. Weird🤔

I'm polar opposite abra morning runs are my absolute favourite!

I want to run all of my half marathon

Mine even though I did you're not meant to do the full 13.1 before race day because then there's nothing to aspire to if you get me. I just did it because I was worried that it's race day that stops me achieving it. Now I know I can do it so I'm more confident that this one won't be a disaster

can visualise what 3k extra will be and am fairly positive I'll manage on the day

Adrenaline and the crowds cheering will get you through.

I'm back!

I have been reading, but didn't want to bring the thread down. God, this runnng malarkey is a complicated business...

After my disastrous run on Sunday, I was going to do a 10K on Monday but only ended up doing 5k and crying all the way home.

I gave my head a wobble. This is meant to be 'enjoyable' or at least not turning me into a self loathing, snivelling mess. I got back out there.

Today was my last chance at a long run before the GNR and, although I wanted to try for 20k, I managed another 18k run. And I'm taking that as a win! I can visualise what 3k extra will be and am fairly positive I'll manage on the day. So, 10 September I'll be running a half marathon for the very first time 😳😬🥇

mines: when I did my first 10K race, I ran 9.76k as I wanted to run the full 10K for the first time for the race. I think it's personal preference, just like running shoes, clothes, AM or PM runs. What would make you feel good?

mammy: a rest is as good as a run! It's not like you don't have a run planned!

Oh, and asked my husband if men have the same issues as women when running. Apparently, you can feel ok, but 1k in be desperate for the loo and then, when you stop for a pee (easier for him than us), nothing much comes out. But no 'dribble-age'.

And on that note, I've sent off for a free sample of the Always equivalent of 'Tena Lady'. Filling in the form was slightly less embarrassing that having the Tesco man deliver!

Mines, sounds like how I did it tbh. I ran ten miles in July, then max of 10k leading up to the half.

I haven't run since Sunday. Need to stretch and get out there. Hoping tonight or tomorrow AM, and then Saturday park run. If I get other stuff done I might go for a long run Sunday.

😂 mines 50 miles.

Abra I read that as 50 miles! However I would aim to it before going but I know in reality I wouldn't have time before going on holidays as I would be still packing etc .

Have a lovely holiday those that are going! short a holiday may do your heel good (fingers crossed for you)

mammy that plan sounds absolutely fine I wouldn't worry that you didn't get out this am.

I haven't run since Sunday. Was so busy wallowing in self satisfaction I almost forgot I should be scheduling in some runs! My plan is to get a 7km in by the end of the week (when I don't know but maybe Friday eve as Dh will take dc to rugby tots) and 5km on Sunday. I'll try and do speedwork on Monday/Tuesday. Dc go back on Wednesday. I'll attempt longest running of 11-12 miles on the Friday and then get back into my lovely term time routine tapering down on the long runs (think it'll be about 3 weeks to go then).

I'm not planning on running the full 13.1 miles until d-day do you think I should? Also wasn't planning on doing more than 10k in the two weeks leading up?

... but have a dilemma on Sunday as we are flying to Spain and leaving home at 7.30am. I feel I have to stick religiously to my training app programme as I am very close to the wire with Just over 14 weeks to go. Sooo, get up and do the 50 mins run/walk just before six am? Which I will find appalling but at least it will be DONE.

Or do it when we get to Spain, in the evening? Probably still very hot but my body would be more awake and there could be interesting things to look at in a new place?

Hmmm.

I find it so hard to run first thing in the morning. My body finds it much harder work than later on. I'm lucky to work at home, though, so can sneak out later on. I've always empathetically not been a lark.