Training for a half marathon-anyone else?

My hip is still not better and it feels like it's been ages now. I'm still half hoping that I'll be able to do a parkrun on Saturday but I think realistically it's not going to happen.

Oh no@DuckWithOneWing that’s so irritating! It seems running is bouncing from one reason you can’t run to another!

During my half marathon someone pushed past me, which caused me to land really heavily on my left leg. It hurt at first but I wanted to finish the race so I did, but then during last week it started hurting more and more as I gradually got back into my usual activities. I went to see the physio, and I have a glute medius strain. This means no running for at least 3 weeks 😭 Annoyingly, I was planning to use this time to work on speed as I really want to get under 30 minutes for my 5k. I'm doing a full marathon in April so will be moving onto marathon prep next year so this was the best time to fit it in.

I read recently that woodworking is 90% sanding, and so far running seems to be 90% sitting on the sofa and waiting to recover.

How is everyone? Post race I ran one 6 mile run which was fab - then realised the effect it had on the massive blister I got in Northumberland on my instep. Finally mended enough to run on, did 8 miles yesterday and a fast 3 today. Feel good, really good!
as does Cockle 😂

Well done @OrlandointheWilderness! Give the dog an extra biscuit.

My half went amazingly overall. It was brilliant running along and seeing all of the London sights like the Eye, Nelsons column and Buckingham palace. Got a PB!

Well I did it!! 13.5miles in Northumberland- first 6 miles along Hadrians wall were absolutely brutal. I went along with the aim of just finishing and I’m so happy with my time of 3hours dead on.
I feel 98 and I think my toenail is going to fall off. The dog looks like he’s done absolutely sod all 😂

Not sure if it's an early Christmas miracle, or if the Vicks stuff actually works, but I am not ill!!!! I'm looking forward to tomorrow.

My second half is this Sunday and now I feel like I'm coming down with a cold! I'm desperately trying to not get ill by taking vitamins that claim to help your immune system and using Vicks First Defense spray.

Quite often when races are cancelled at short notice, people turn up and run the route anyway @OrlandointheWilderness - particularly with fell or trail runs which I'm guessing this is as you mention dogs. Might be worth seeing if there are posts on the race FB group where people are making plans?

Ohh I’m a bit disappointed- my race Sunday has been cancelled due to the bloody weather! I’ve got the half marathon next weekend but was going to use this one to get the dog used to running with other dogs and seeing a bit of life. Very annoying. Completely understand of course - but uurgh!

Yes after the ten on Sunday I’ll taper. I used to taper for 5 days for a had which worked well for me. More importantly I need to sort fueling - I don’t eat huge amounts (mounjaro!) and need to start paying proper attention to upping nutrition as I’m coming off the MJ and miles are going up.

@OrlandointheWilderness my longest run before my half was only 18km, and your planned 10 mile run is about 16km so doesn't seem that much shorter! If your half is on the 12th you do want to leave time for The Taper though, so it might be best not to try to do too much.

@Christmaspiggyjack yes, I'm still buzzing too! The photos from the finish line make me look crazy but I was just so happy to have finished, have run all the way (except for a few steps when my water bottle got stuck in my belt and I needed to walk so I could figure it out), and to have beat my target time.

When I set my goal I didn't think I'd do it, and I was over 7 minutes faster! And on such a hilly course. I'm already signed up for the Royal Parks Half in 2 weeks and then a full marathon in April, but I'm now thinking about what to do afterwards.

Went out for a ten mile yesterday - very very slow but knee behaved! Yay. I was out next Sunday for a 5 mile race just to let the dog have a look at a race day but I’ve changed it to the ten mile option to try and get some more miles in. Debating what I do this week - I’ve only got a few runs left before Hadrians wall and I want to use them wisely!

Well done! Such a good feeling afterwards. I’m still buzzing after mine yesterday. And on the hunt for the next one! 😂

My half went amazing! It was very hilly. Some of the downhill sections were nice but some felt too steep to be enjoyable. The uphills were brutal. The weather was almost perfect - the temperature was perfect but it did drizzle a bit. I finished well within my target time so I'm thrilled with that.

Well done @Christmaspiggyjack ! Hope you enjoyed the gin

Half marathon complete! Went with just a t shirt and I’m so glad! Weather was perfect for running and changed last minute to no rain!

I got a PB and over the moon with that. Looking forward to a bath and a gin tonight!

Thanks for the advice folks. Just a last minute curve ball that I’m overthinking 😂 “boiling in a bag” certainly made my mind up 😂

It is forecast to be about 8 degrees and to absolutely throw it down. I’ve been training in a T shirt or vest so I might go for the T shirt and shorts. I’m in the throes of pre race anxiety!

Definitely don't wear a jacket for a race. You'll boil in the bag!

Vest and shorts all the way for races. You'll be hot.

I went out yesterday for a gentle amble and did two miles - slight tension after the first moment but like a good girl I stopped and stretched and it was fine! Felt so bloody good to be out.