Half Marathon thread

Get over something not someone! Oops auto correct! Even that doesn't make sense...gettong over a difficult bit and though I'd book myself in to give my self something to aim for..
I'm glad you don't think it's mad christina.
Walked a hilly 4 miles with the buggy for the school run, it's bloody hot! Will go for a run later when dh home, hopefully it'll cool down by then. I found a training schedule for 12 weeks couch to half, hopefully I can manage that.

Not at all mad. Lots of people walk, run, walk, run. Much better than running out of steam at 8 miles and really hating the last 5.

I'm just back from am 11 mile run. Felt comfortable.

Hi all, can I tentatively join? Stupidly, in an effort to get over someone I decided to book myself in for a hm on thev15th October...i can currently run 5k on the flat but recently moved to the side of a hill and now do more walk/run.
I'm struggling to get out enough but determined to give it a go. The cut off time is 6hrs for the full, it's a double loop for that so I reckon I can just run/walk a bit if I have to, I've walked a hm in less than 3.5hrs so it'll be fine...
My stubborn streak won t let me change to not doing it!
I've got 13 weeks, a toddler, a 7 year old who will run for a mile or so before getting tired, no running buggy and dh is out all day...i still think I might fit one in before he goes to work one morning, one or two when he's back and then a long run on a Sunday. There's a park run junior locally I can do with dd and a running club 5k and 10k, although my toddler is a pain at bedtime so I struggle to make this.
I also have a shocking pelvic floor so I need to sort this.
Im mad to be considering this aren't I?

Not managed to get out for a run for around 11-12 days, due to circumstances and a pulled muscle in my knee.
Set my alarm for 5am today and went out to do a mile. Nice and easy to see if my knee would hold and it did!

So fingers crossed I can get back to the plan using the my ASICS app and do the 3 miles it wants me to do tomorrow!

Haven't been running since & set alarm to go this morning but realised dh never packed dds bag for camp today so that took priority instead

I got faster by varying my running pace in short runs. Look up fartlek or interval training. I've never done it in any particularly methodical way, but it definitely improved my 10km and half times.

I have just started a plan for a half marathon in October. I've run a couple before but I just never seem to get faster or improve, I'm just getting so frustrated. Does anyone have any advice on what they have done to improve their speed?

You're right Pikachu the important thing is to remain fit. I've read you could stop running for a month and remain fit for the same distance. It's the same for distances, if you run regularly say 16k you can do it to 21k, no problem. 19k in the bag this morning , my Vo2 max increased and my race prediction are substantially better too!!

Yes, that's definitely better mammy! I di 8k before yoga (I suck at it btw!) Do you guys are on Strava?

It was only 2.5miles but it's better than lying in bed mum wish my dh was so supportive! He lets on to people how proud he is of me but he doesn't enable me to get my runs in at all

Looking forward to getting out of the house for a run later. DH is insisting!

Well done mammy such early starts show true dedication!

Nice to hear you are enjoying it too, I'm getting there

Heading out in 10 mins will get 5k in & hopefully longer one tomorrow then. Feels great to be back into it.

Well done pint of wine
I know where you're coming from with feeling like you're starting from scratch

I was out late last night so didn't go this morning but will do 5/6km in morning before work at 7.15am

I ran 6 miles this am. It wasn't perfect at all, but was slightly better than the last few runs I've had. So am feeling a little more optimistic! Before all this the furthest distance I had run was 10miles. It was only a few months ago but with loads of setbacks since I feel like I'm starting all over again. Hmmpphh.

I'm also interested because dd has learned to cycle with stabilisers at 7 (she has hypermobility so it took longer than most children)

The furthest we've ever run is 3k (and by running I mean a mix of sprinting and walking ) but that's better than nothing!

revolution how far is that?

I have thought about running with the dc on their bikes, but I'm a massive solo runner. However if I'm ever stuck it could be an option? (Dc are aged 5)

Pikachu can you take them with you? I often run with my DD to the shops, she's almost 7 though

Hi Christins nice to have a poet over here ;)

I've found my people. I'm signed up for the Ealing half in September - will be my fourth,

Re: cramping.... I've had this before my period. Also, if I've run too soon after eating. Running really seems to put strain on my digestive system.

Hope that you're feeling better soon.

I just did 10k but I have been bloated /constipated forma few days now and I had some cramping towards the end. Anybody else has suffered this?