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I only entered this as I needed a half marathon as part of my marathon training for next April, but I am getting quite excited about it now, and trying to focus on a sub 2hr.
Good luck all
Amanda
I though I could never achieve what I have, I only started running just over a year ago, being 40 something and overweight, but I managed Brighton Marathon this year and doing it again next year.
5 miles in 52 minutes is good, that is a 2hr 16min finish. With your runs are you structuring them, i.e. some speed and slow longer runs, are you planning on running the 13 miles before the race or not.
The most important thing I have found is have fun and enjoy it.
good luck with your training
Amanda
It looks like you have got it planned, just dont risk injury, and if you body says to rest make sure you rest, the general rule is you should not increase your longest run or your weekly total by more than 10% from the previous one. I am sure if you can do 11 miles, then the crowds and determination will get you through.
well done on the 5 miles, the pain in your thighs could be lactic acid or just plain muscle soreness.
with regards gels these are only normally used when running for over 90 mins, there are many websites that sell gels some need water and some you can take on there own, there are also a number of energy bars available, but for most of your running if you eat well and make sure you are hydrated up to half marathon distance they will not make too much difference, but it is up to you.
Amanda - I think it was probably just your leg muscles were not used to being used, but it could be lactic acid, I have found the best thing is to stretch the muscles and drink water to flush the muscles out, these may not work for you so experiment.
Amanda - well done on the training run, good fitting trainers do make such a difference when upping the distance of your runs, and do help prevent any injuries.
I have a garmin 305 and as I train on my own, and it helps with distance, and pace, it is great as it gives an incentive to get better, but then I love statistics and review all on my runs on the computer, but on the other side they do not make you run fatser or further.
keep up the training
hi all, apparently my race pack with number etc has arrived today, really looking forward to this race.
Liz - I think as you say concentrate on the 10k first and then go for Leighton Buzzard HM. Liz where is your 10K on 19th, I am doing a HM on the 19th at Cranford and there is a 10k on that day as well.
Race pack arrived today #24 no pressure to do well then!
Liz, it might be worth checking the closeng dates for GER and then make a decision after your 10k? depending on the distances your running at the mo a half mara should be do able if you dont push yourself to hard.
Spen, i know what you mean about looking fowrd to this race, ive ran Barcelona & Edinburgh marathons this year and am actually looking fowrd to GER more than either of those!
Amanda, i got my 1st Garmin 405 at christmas, best piece of running kit ever! its made a huge diff to my training/results, def recommend it.
I am thinking of trying the Dirt Half Marathon Challenge in Leighton Buzzard on 20th November. Quite a bit of it seems to be on canal tow paths but I am a bit concerned about how far 'off road' the rest is, as I suppose I might need different running shoes (particularly at that time of year).
Any opinions? Should I hold on and do a road run for my first HM?
Hi all
I am number 1750, so the countdown starts now, I have another HM on 19th September, but will use this as a warm up, and am going for a PB of sub 2hrs at GER.
Good luck all
Amanda
Sorry to hear about your ankle, when I get bitten they always swell up, I am sure you will be better in a day or so, just be careful it does not get infected, if so go to the doctors and get some antibiotics.
I have also found out that one of my directors is running this as well, and around the same time as me, so that should be fun, can I see a challenge there.
Take care
Only seven weeks to go, and only 3 weeks until I do Cranford HM, lookinf forward to both apart from strianed calf after 8 miles of a long run on Saturday so resting this week.
Hope all your training going well.
Take care
Hi all
It's been ages since I have been on these forums. I've just received my pack for the GER and waiting to get my pack for the GNR. My training has been going really well to date and I managed to do 12 miles on Sunday morning. Boy was it hot and so much harder to do than the 10 miles I did in the week when it was overcast and nice and cool. The conditions I am hoping we get on the day of the GER.
Hi all
I am going to try and get a run in tomorrow morning as my calf seems better, and then rest again until the weekend, when hopefully get two longs runs of 10+ miles each in.
Good luck all and keep up the good training, Amanda you are doing really well keep up the good work.
Finally got my act together and got my entry in for this one yesterday!!!!
Now I just need to hope that 5 weeks is enough time to recover from my marathon before attempting a PB run on this one! But am excited at the prospect of trying!!!! Had such a good run here last year.
Hi 2btiny - you are also on the Brighton Marathon thread. I am also running this and looking for a sub 2hr if i can so a PB. This will be my second HM, my first is in 3 weeks time, but that is a hilly course and will be happy with 2hrs 10mins, and it is a team work thing for charity.
Are you doing Brighton again next year ??