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First half marathon tomorrow, hand hold please!

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MrsSDK · 19/03/2021 18:23

I am not a natural athlete or remotely sporty but I started running, age 42, in lockdown 1 to get out of the house. FT WFH with a lively 4 year old and fairly lively DH. Started running further.. again to get out if the house but for longer! I’ve done 10 miles a few times now and lived to tell the tale!

DH, who runs marathons, said he thought I had a half marathon in me, so enthusiastically I signed up for one last Oct.

That was postponed until this Sunday and then postponed again until this coming October. I’ve gone with the ‘defer’ option as I want to experience the atmosphere.

Anyway I’m feeling pretty fit so have decided to run the distance tomorrow morning ‘for fun’.

I’m excited and nervous and just want to get on and start running!

Can I get a hand hold please lovely MN’ers?!

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UnaOfStormhold · 19/03/2021 18:30

I should say that I am also in my early 40s and took up running in lockdown - are you me?

UnaOfStormhold · 19/03/2021 18:27

Exciting! As it happens I'm planning my first half for next weekend. Do you have your route all planned out?

EmpressWitchDoesntBurn · 19/03/2021 18:26

I did my first half at 45, running & walking when I needed to. Good luck & enjoy it!

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