Page 14 | Training for a half marathon-anyone else?

Happierwithouthim · 2024-05-24T20:17:29+00:00

This weekend I'll be running 10k/6 miles. Plan is to increase by 1 mile a week. It has been years since I ran a half marathon.

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Happierwithouthim · 24/08/2024 17:17

I prefer running fasted but the longer runs I feel you need something. I had a sausage sandwich about two hours before I left & electrolytes & then took tailwind along the way.

My legs were no good at start of period I'm about 3 days in now so it's a bit easier

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takeabeat · 24/08/2024 17:05

Well done @Happierwithouthim that's a fab achievement. Running on a period is hard bloody work (literally) so many studies about how it objectively affects performance but you went out and did it!!!

I'd love to ask people's views on fuelling half marathons? I've been fasting (16:8) and basically am fairly used to running short runs (>6k) without eating. However today and last week I did long runs (10 and 12 miles respectively) ate before and oh GOD felt so sick and stomach / lower abdomen cramps. Is it ok to run long distances on empty / on some jelly babies?!

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Happierwithouthim · 24/08/2024 14:52

7.5 miles in the bag, tough going I'm on my period & walked 4 miles 2 days & ran 3.5 miles 2 days already this week. There were hills today, there are none in Charleville

@weareallqueens as Baz Luhrman once said 'the race is long & in the end it's only with yourself', and every medal in the half is the same unless you're out to win it it's the taking part that counts.

I did Charleville in 2017 & didn't run much since until this year again.

@Forestcantrun I hate running in the rain

Training for a half marathon-anyone else?

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weareallqueens · 23/08/2024 21:56

I would like to join as well please! My first ever half marathon is in October and I'm very slow so far. Need to ramp it up majorly as although I do 10k fairly regularly I've never run further than 9 miles.

Forestcantrun · 23/08/2024 20:04

@Pickingmyselfup if you feel you need the extra help during your run , then you need those carbs/chees. For 14km I don’t take anything at all but that’s what works for me and my stomach.
@Happierwithouthim I’ve now been running about 3 years. I am running for 1:45 or thereabouts as part of my marathon training. All depends on the day though. Charleville is flat, but who knows what the weather be like that day

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Happierwithouthim · 23/08/2024 17:49

@takeabeat it's on Sept 15th
@Forestcantrun are you an experienced runner with a time in mind or just out to do it?

@Pickingmyselfup personally I found it very hard to restrict calories and have good runs. I'm finding myself quite hungry going the early morning runs, so I'm trying to make good choices.

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Pickingmyselfup · 23/08/2024 16:30

How are you all dealing with eating and training? I'm doing my half marathon training but also heavy weight lifting so I'm trying to keep my protein up but also my calories down so I can lose weight.

I've got a 14km run tomorrow and I've put all my food in for tomorrow but my carbs are sky high, protein only on 114g and my calories 2100!! I could scrap the energy drink and just have water and 2 energy chews during my run but it's a really hilly so I feel like I need extra help. My maintenance calories are about 2000, I've been quite good this week eating around 1600 each day but tomorrow I have no chance if I want to succeed during my run.

It's so hard trying to achieve all targets.

Forestcantrun · 22/08/2024 21:54

@Happierwithouthim im also doing Charleville!! How are you getting on??

takeabeat · 19/08/2024 07:23

Woo that's a lot of running @Happierwithouthim !! Well done.

The 10 miles was ok - painful tho - definitely something not ok with my hip / knee on one side so the final 5k was mind over matter . I've had a lot of gynaecological surgery so I suspect my lack of core strength is causing a problem :/

BUT I did it and finished it so one step closer to the half!

When's your race?

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Happierwithouthim · 18/08/2024 11:03

Of course you can join how did 10 miles go? You've carb loaded so I bet that helped!

I usually just do two 5ks plus a long run but this week was different 4 5ks, 45 mins on aqua park yesterday and did 1 hour kayaking, went out this morning with the intention of doing 7-8miles. I've finished up with 5.5. That's 17.5 miles over the week as opposed to approx 10 miles usually so I'm ok with that.

After suffering day 2 hangover on 10k a few weeks ago I'm giving alcohol a miss until after my half

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takeabeat · 16/08/2024 07:51

Hey can I join? I'm signed up to a half on the 15th sep as well.

I do a lot of running (but short runs - 4/5k most days). So increasing mileage has been tough! My knee and hip are very sore!!!

I'm on holiday so eating way too much and drinking but planning to do a long run - 10 miles - tomorrow. Eeek.

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Happierwithouthim · 16/08/2024 07:42

Ran 4 of 5 mornings this week, my later start at new job is benefiting my running.

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Happierwithouthim · 13/08/2024 17:26

You can only go from where you are today. If you can get up to running 10 miles in total per week you'll be able to do it. One run at a time.

I'm 5 weeks on Sunday away from my HM, this morning I went to a local thing by athletics club and ended up basically getting a personal running coach for 40 mins, it's on every morning this week, tomorrow he'll do fartlek training with me.
I was up to seven miles at beg of June. I'm back to 6 miles now m, if I can get to to 10 miles I'll be happy

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Pickingmyselfup · 13/08/2024 13:46

Stressing out a bit because I've had to have some time off running!

I completed a 14K run at Cannock on the 30th July, was supposed to be doing a short run on the 3rd August but I had hurt my foot and I didn't have time. I completed the following Tuesdays session so a week ago today but my foot hurt more so I skipped last Thursdays and Saturdays.

Today I'm trying again with a steady 5K but even just having a day off running really screws my fitness up. It's 7 weeks this coming Sunday and I really don't think I'm ready!

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Happierwithouthim · 08/08/2024 23:59

Buffy if you can identify that as your issue hopefully you can conquer it

I can't do hills even when I did a hilly half years ago I seriously struggled with them.

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Happierwithouthim · 08/08/2024 23:58

I had my work leaving party on Friday night, over indulged, did my best to rehydrate on Sat & ran the 10k on sun, didn't do great time but I did it and got through it. I haven't run since but have my gear with me so going to get a run in tomorrow somewhere and do a long one then on Sunday

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buffythevampireslayer91 · 08/08/2024 10:10

Baddaybigcloud · 27/05/2024 07:33

Well done on your 10k you did it!
I’m in half marathon training for Oxford Half which is also flat and fast in October

Hi, just found this thread - I am also training for Oxford HM - my first. I am nervous as I find i get to 8/9k and its a battle to keep motivation. I have a 14k run scheduled tomorrow which i am dreading a bit.

Pickingmyselfup · 31/07/2024 19:49

I'm training for the Cannock Chase half in October. It's a very hilly course and I've not managed even a 10K without walking up the hills. My mileage (kms) is getting higher all the time, 12K last week, 14 this week. Hopefully if I can get to 18-19K straight running I can complete my half even if I walk some of it.

Got a 10K race next weekend too.

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Happierwithouthim · 28/07/2024 10:17

4 miles is the longest run since my last post, drove an 8 mile route this morning leaving out bottles of tailwind for myself.
Mentally battled, then battled with my legs so I stopped running at 5 miles. I've a 10k booked for next Sunday morning and I'll add a mile a week every week then.

In the meantime there were holidays and alcohol plus the death of a friend and I'm changing jobs lots of challenges.

How's everyone else doing?

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Happierwithouthim · 18/06/2024 09:23

Charleville Half cut off is 2.5 hours.

I really need to improve my speed but I've 3 months I'll get it done

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Steala · 17/06/2024 21:28

Can't even run 5 miles

Steala · 17/06/2024 21:27

@Baddaybigcloud I'm doing Oxford too (hopefully). I can even run 5 miles yet, so I'll have a challenging three months ahead.

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Happierwithouthim · 17/06/2024 20:40

Sunshineandpinkclouds · 16/06/2024 19:35

I'm doing one late September. Did 6k last week and aiming for 8k this week then 10k the week after etc. My training will prob get derailed a bit when we're on hols in August but I'm hoping to do a 10-mile run before I go and then pick it up again when I get back.

If you're consistently doing 10 miles of running per week you should be able for half is what I used to hear when I last trained for one I'm hoping that's true

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Happierwithouthim · 17/06/2024 20:39

I'm away from Sun to New York I'll do plenty of walking but no running there unless maybe on treadmill in the gym.

Deffo no long runs anyhow.

I got out and did 7 miles this evening, I'm a morning run person for sure, but it's done & four PBs!!

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Sunshineandpinkclouds · 16/06/2024 19:35

I'm doing one late September. Did 6k last week and aiming for 8k this week then 10k the week after etc. My training will prob get derailed a bit when we're on hols in August but I'm hoping to do a 10-mile run before I go and then pick it up again when I get back.