Training for a half marathon-anyone else?

[Happierwithouthim]

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.

I bought new asics & everlasting shorts, I don’t wear shorts, going to be brave tomorrow!

Turns out shorts were compression shorts, they’re going back!

I did my planned marathon a few weeks ago, but wasn't happy with how it went. The weather was terrible, the hills were horrendous, and I wasn't as prepared for a trail marathon as I hoped.

So today I did a secret marathon - I only told my partner about it - and finished in 5:30. I'm so much happier with how it went. The first half felt really strong, and although I struggled a bit in the second half I managed to finish in a time I'm thrilled with.

Secret marathon I love it, was it a booked one or did you just head off & do 26.2 miles?

I did 10 miles today as my long run.
half is on 4th July but there’s a local one in 3 weeks. I haven’t booked it yet but I think I might! It’s a hilly one. Bought shorts on shein they’re ok.

I booked it, but I didn't tell anyone other than my partner. It was amazing and I loved it! I had hoped I'd only do one marathon, but now I want to do it again. It won't be soon, though. I've already booked a few 10k's and two halves in for the summer/autumn.

I wear Sweaty Betty Power shorts, but I buy them on Vinted rather than paying full price. They are good, but I've never tried wearing any other shorts so have nothing to compare to.

You'll definitely be able to complete the half in 3 weeks if you're up to 10 miles now. I just hope the weather gets a bit cooler for you!

I always wear my gym shark pocket shorts for races. They’re so soft and comfortable with big pockets. I have lots of other shorts I’ll wear on training runs but always stick to these for race day.