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Training for a half marathon-anyone else?

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Happierwithouthim · 24/05/2024 21:17

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 · 16/06/2024 19:16

Wanted to do 7 miles today but wasn't feeling it so did this instead
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Training for a half marathon-anyone else?
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ACynicalDad · 27/05/2024 21:23

I guess it depends how well you planned, ten mins of stretching part way through your run is great for you anyway.

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Happierwithouthim · 27/05/2024 20:19

That's interesting way @ACynicalDad would you be waiting around for a period of time for parkrun to start?

I printed out my park run barcode, going to go to it & hoping it'll improve my speed

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ACynicalDad · 27/05/2024 20:07

I used to run to parkrun then do a parkrun for the final 5k (or middle 5k) meant not all of it was alone.

febbabies2023 · 27/05/2024 20:05

Not specifically training for a half marathon, but I'd like to be able to reach that goal.

Did 1 10k and one 11.5k last week, so I'm getting there slowly and enjoying it. I do want to sign up for one but I've only been road running for the last 2 1/2 weeks so I think I need to give it some time before I sign up to one!

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

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Happierwithouthim · 26/05/2024 17:37

1:09:57 was my time today for 10k
I enjoyed it

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Happierwithouthim · 26/05/2024 08:41

Hills are the enemy, I slow down to almost a snails pace, even walking inclines continue to challenge me after losing over 3st I thought this would improve.

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Whiskeyandkittens · 25/05/2024 19:58

I'm doing the Robin Hood Half in Nottingham, it was much hillier than I was expecting last year so am actually adding some targeted hill training into my running so it doesn't nearly kill me this year!

BearWoman · 25/05/2024 19:26

Hi. Also training for a half here. Doing one mid July and another mid September. Did 8km today after a low mileage, busy work week. Although I seem to have strained my adductor muscle this morning without realising it - has anyone experienced this? It’s not terribly sore but definitely hurt.

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Happierwithouthim · 25/05/2024 10:27

Mines in Charleville, Cork Ireland, it's known as flat & fast. I'm not fast, but hoping I'll improve on my time as training continues.
There's a 2.5 hour cut off

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HcbSS · 25/05/2024 09:20

Happierwithouthim · 25/05/2024 09:18

15th September Grin

I am doing one on this day too in Worcester. 4th time doing it and my mum is doing the 10K! (She was not a runner before last year but did C25K with a running group and they all encourage each other!)
I am doing 12K today and my club run is Monday.

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Happierwithouthim · 25/05/2024 09:18

15th September Grin

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Whiskeyandkittens · 24/05/2024 21:23

When is your race?
I'm doing one in September. I did the same one last year but was ill so trying again to see if I can do it a bit faster!