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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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Runningaddict · 22/07/2017 07:49

I don't use a belt or anything atm just picked up the water on the way round on the course and carried a bottle with the hand hole in training, tried a belt but it kept riding up and rubbed all along my stomach was agony! time is always the hardest part of training to find...

RMC123 · 22/07/2017 07:29

Would rather run in the rain than the heat any day!! Must be the only person looking praying for cool over cast weather at the moment!

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Pikachuwithyourmouthclosed · 22/07/2017 07:26

I use this one. Two small water bottles and space for a phone / $5 / house key.

It does stay in place. It has a thick, strong elastic band.
Not too heavy (bottles are small and on both sides).
It does give me slight back ache after the first hour or so.
I tend not to use it to run races because there's always water available on the course.
Today I ran 2 hours + and didn't use it once because I wasn't thirsty running in the driving rain.

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revolution909 · 22/07/2017 07:08

I currently wear a bum bag and it really annoys me that it rarely stays in place

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Pikachuwithyourmouthclosed · 22/07/2017 06:52

Revolution what do you have against a belt with bottles?

Do any of you snack mid-run? I got really hungry after the first 90 mins this morning. Found myself wishing I had one of those 'peanut butter slugs' with me!

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revolution909 · 22/07/2017 06:49

Wow Pikachu I think I would have slapped her!!! Runningaddict yeah my biggest issue right now is hydration and how I refuse to get one of those belts with bottles on the side. I'm thinking a vest would be a better idea. Also, I hardly get more than 3 hours for my long run, and I'll never get close to Marathon distance with just those 3 hours!!

Runningaddict · 22/07/2017 06:43

revolution909 took me about 8ish months but that was through the winter so training was need much more motivation once I'd completed it i got a little bit addicted haha! So I did the marathon exactly a year after. Training for that was very very intense, lots of sore legs and time spent googling how eat the right stuff as sadly diet was a massive part. Als used up a lot of my time but worth every second.

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Pikachuwithyourmouthclosed · 22/07/2017 06:40

That reminds me of something that happened to me this week that I stored away to share on this thread. So, I was at my aqua running class. It was designed by a marathon runner who was injured and wanted a way to stay running fit without further damaging her knee, and she still runs the class. There are lots of injured mega-fit runners in the class, quite a few older or less fit people too - a very friendly mix of all sorts. I got talking to a woman in the class who was telling me she's injured and not running at all, and rather nervous because she's registered to do the NY Marathon in a couple of months time. I agreed it was tough not being able to run as much as you'd like, and said that I was registered to do my first half M, and really struggling with knee pain, made worse every time I run. She looked a bit puzzled and clarified "a half marathon?" Yes, I said, my first one! "Oh, but you don't really have to train for a half m do you? You just run it..?"

That's us told!

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Runningaddict · 22/07/2017 06:39

Thanks pikachu

I know how it is trying to get the training and race nutrition right (which I discovered was a thing halfway through the HM Hmm) can be!

revolution909 · 22/07/2017 06:36

Hey runningaddict question for you! How long did it take you to do couch to HM? And once you did a HM how long did it take you to train for a full one? How did your training change?

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Pikachuwithyourmouthclosed · 22/07/2017 06:34

Welcome RunningAdict. Congrats on your marathon!!

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Pikachuwithyourmouthclosed · 22/07/2017 06:33

It's been raining for days Mammy :( . If I waited for a dry spell I'd never go. Glad to read you've got your mojo back. Go you! You'll be great on the day :)

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Runningaddict · 22/07/2017 06:31

Can I join? Hope no one minds. I did my first HM last year as a complete beginner and then went on to do a Full this year so if anyone has any questions I'm more than happy to try answer them Smile

mammymammyIRL · 22/07/2017 06:20

Pikachu well done on your run - was it raining before you went out? I don't mind if it starts once I'm out there but I won't go out intentionally in the rain. Probably means in winter I'm going to have to go on treadmill in gym or get over it!

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Pikachuwithyourmouthclosed · 22/07/2017 02:17

Mmm rum in the rain. That'll warm us up.

I'm just back from 19k in the pissing rain. Soaked to my bones. Wind was howling too, which is worse than the rain. Quite enjoyed the run though. Madness.
Time: 2hrs 6 mins (would have been faster but I had a side quest to catch an escaped rabbit on the main road)
Elevation: 369m

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revolution909 · 21/07/2017 23:05

Hello @Rankellior! Rum in the rain, I find it empowering ;)

Rankellior · 21/07/2017 22:43

Can I join? I have a HM in October and training got derailed by holiday. Now back to normal but lacking motivation. Using myasics plan and most of the runs from now on are a minimum of about 4.5 miles which for me is about an hour. Struggling to find the time in between work and life. Got longer run planned for tomorrow but weather looks rubbish.

RMC123 · 21/07/2017 09:38

Just managed a 5 mile run at a good pace for me - 10.48 m per mile. Won't get to run this weekend as away. Although I
Might chuck my trainers in my bag and see what happens. If I managed this 9 miler next week I think I might actually believe I can do this.

randomsabreuse · 21/07/2017 08:35

After a decent 10k last night I tried a short run this morning. Bad idea. On a deadline so managed 2km at about 8 min/ km. Was an "optimistic" idea as tied up with pushchair refusing nearly 2yo all weekend. Worth a try though!

mammymammyIRL · 21/07/2017 05:46

mine sorry you'd a disappointing run Sad
Have to be at work earlier this morning & blowdry my hair before this so not going to run, doing a 5k obstacle race tomorrow.

minesapintofwine · 20/07/2017 11:52

Glad everyone is doing so well! I had a terrible run this am! Aimed for 8 miles ended up doing 6 with loads of walking after 2 miles Blush. My legs felt tiredo, my heart wasn't in it and I couldn't be bothered with pushing myself on the hills. Ah well that's over now. Hopefully it's just a bad day as I really do want to up my mileage now. Also my last run before dc off for summer so last leisurely day run as will have to cram them around the holidays now. Crap!

mammymammyIRL · 20/07/2017 11:25

RMC sounds like you've got your strategy sorted so! Early morning isn't as hot either so it's a massive advantage.

RMC123 · 20/07/2017 10:02

Mammy have been for a 6 mile run this morning ( although Strava didn't work grrr!) and it has actually calmed me down and made me clear my head. The relative sleeps quite late and I do have a couple of teenagers around so think I will have to pull in a couple or maybe three early morning runs. I have also got someone to come a sit with her so I can do a longer evening run with a friend next week. Aiming for a 9 miler next week. The heat is more of an issue really. It completely zaps me trying to run in the heat

mammymammyIRL · 20/07/2017 08:18

30 day shred are short workouts - my ds used to sit on me when I was doing sit-ups when he was that age!!

mumthatruns · 20/07/2017 07:55

Just listening to my body and easing back in. Trying to get a couple of gentle runs in on rest days, even if they're just a mile, to get myself moving.

Was thinking of doing some general exercises at home too. Bit tricky as the 2yr old tries to "help"! So fitting that around his ever decreasing nap I think is the plan!

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