Following the fact that I actually managed to complete my first half in Burnham last weekend...entered into the Bristol half and was wondering whether anyone else is going??
Where the hell is Theale?! Besides - are you sure there will be portaloos there? What am I saying - of course, you will have checked that out before you entered the race...
OOh bitchy! No - it's just that assuming the stiffness in my legs pass before then (still really hurt) I want to do 14 miles this weekend...in accordance with my NY training plan of course! (How relevant is this chat to my Bristol question?!)
Hi New Runner - I'm running Bristol. It'll be my first half marathon and I'm hoping for a time of around 2hrs, although I've been pretty lazy this week and not run much! What kind of time are you aiming to run it in?
Looks like it's just us! I know a couple of people running it but they're hopeing to do it in 1:30, so will be leaving me behind at the beginning! While I'd be dead happy to run under 2hrs I do think I'm being a little optimistic. Last week a ran 10miles in 1.36 (and couldn't move for the rest of the day), so we'll probably be running around the same pace. Do you know the course at all?
Hi there. Can't find the other thread so may be repeating the content. I am running Bristol too as it is my home town. I just checked out the route (http://www.bristol-city.gov.uk/sports/pdfs/bupa_map.pdf) and can confirm its flat. There may be a couple of slopes, but nothing of significance.
I shall keep my eyes peeled, but as to finishing in 2,10 - well we'll see - preparations not going as well as they might - too many hills up my end of town...
Im doing the Bristol Half for the first time aswell!! Am hoping for a time of 2hrs 15....its the first time Ive ran a half marathon so anyone got any advice? How far should I be running now?
Penny - there are people who will tell you to run all sorts of distances... I can only tell you from experience that I ran 10 miles the weekend before my first half and got round ok - the last 2 miles were a struggle, but it turned out ok.
there was another thread somewhere.... I'l be lucky to do 2.30, my 1st 1/2, 3rd everrace if u count race for life... so the back of you guys will be all I see... did 13.125 miles in 2.33 last sun, pleased considering my mega blisters 3 weeks ago and my lousy 1.5min 10k at flat langport the other day.. good luck all!
Am sure there must be an easier way to do this thread thing???? HELP!!! Anyone?? Have only just joined in and dont av a clue what Im doing! Happyslug.....am I bein a bit ambitious lookin at 2-2.30 for first race??? Trainin at the mo up and down hills and thought seein as Bristol half was flat...might stand a chance??...Has anyone got their number yet???
As to whether you are being ambitious for hitting 2-2.30, I don't think that is unrealistic assuming you are putting in some training. My first half (referred to above) I had been running for only about 6 months (from literally a standing start) and had managed to get up to 10 miles beforehand.. and despite going over on my ankle after feeling a bit cocky at mile 8, i got round in 2.24 (I think!).
I would say to anyone who hasn't run the distance before that finishing is prize enough..
Mouse IMHO I don't think your target is unrealistic, but at the end of the day it doesn't matter for us, whatever we do as 1st timers will be a personal best!!
if you know how long it takes you to cover any distance i.e. 1 mile or 5k you might find a chart on this website to help you calculate your expected race time - I'm having a littl difficulty finding my way round too, but if I find it I'll pass the link on!!
Bouncer's quite right of course, and I keep telling myself it's ok to walk too...if the worst happens.
Count me in.I ran 1:49 in the shakespeare half and so i am aiming for 1:45.See you at the finish Alex.Hope your knee is ok. I ran my second ten miler yesterday and i can't walk today. As for hills i have run about ten races of varying distances in the past year and most of them were described as 'flat',they all had a hill or two in there somewhere. Being nearly knew myself i would say to the first timers watch that first mile it is a bit of a rush and you could find yourself running too fast.
im in hopefully - although only just - up to 8 weeks ago was running 9.2 miles week in week out - have not run much since then until Wednesday 6.8 miles in 64 mins. I am running Oldbury tomorrow - 10 miles before making a final decision. If running I should see a lot of you around 2 hrs 5 mins
Hi, I'll be doing the Bristol again (2nd time). Last time I did 2hrs dead, based on 4 months on the treadmill followed by 4 months on the road. This time I'm hoping for 1:45. I just hope it doesn't rain the whole time like last year! I will have BRIGHT GREEN hair for the occasion (unless I bottle) so my nephew and niece can pick me out easily - they like to watch me run - I don't know why. So if you see someone with bright green hair wearing number 45, it'll be me, Dave, so say hello!
have you guys got your numbers yet??? still no to mine :-(
Dave, will be looking out for the green hair!! good idea, Mr HS never manages to spot me even in a field of 200 so no hope of being spotted - perhaps blue hair??? where do you buy blue hair???
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Theale is just outside Reading in Berkshire
I'm suprised there seems to be so little interest in Bristol. I may look at that one next year as its an hour down the M4 for us
Hope your legs feels better
I'll get off your thread now
Come on you lot NR needs some company
Can't find the other thread so may be repeating the content. I am running Bristol too as it is my home town. I just checked out the route (http://www.bristol-city.gov.uk/sports/pdfs/bupa_map.pdf) and can confirm its flat. There may be a couple of slopes, but nothing of significance.
Good luck to you both..
The limit is 7,000 and its full so I am sure the group will be bigger. However i will look out for you on the day.
I shall keep my eyes peeled, but as to finishing in 2,10 - well we'll see - preparations not going as well as they might - too many hills up my end of town...
Theres a training schedule for a half at:
http://www.onrunning.com/trainingcamp/beginners.asp
good luck
I'l be lucky to do 2.30, my 1st 1/2, 3rd everrace if u count race for life... so the back of you guys will be all I see... did 13.125 miles in 2.33 last sun, pleased considering my mega blisters 3 weeks ago and my lousy 1.5min 10k at flat langport the other day..
good luck all!
As to whether you are being ambitious for hitting 2-2.30, I don't think that is unrealistic assuming you are putting in some training. My first half (referred to above) I had been running for only about 6 months (from literally a standing start) and had managed to get up to 10 miles beforehand.. and despite going over on my ankle after feeling a bit cocky at mile 8, i got round in 2.24 (I think!).
I would say to anyone who hasn't run the distance before that finishing is prize enough..
enjoy the experience.
Mouse IMHO I don't think your target is unrealistic, but at the end of the day it doesn't matter for us, whatever we do as 1st timers will be a personal best!!
if you know how long it takes you to cover any distance i.e. 1 mile or 5k you might find a chart on this website to help you calculate your expected race time - I'm having a littl difficulty finding my way round too, but if I find it I'll pass the link on!!
Bouncer's quite right of course, and I keep telling myself it's ok to walk too...if the worst happens.
I ran my second ten miler yesterday and i can't walk today.
As for hills i have run about ten races of varying distances in the past year and most of them were described as 'flat',they all had a hill or two in there somewhere.
Being nearly knew myself i would say to the first timers watch that first mile it is a bit of a rush and you could find yourself running too fast.
I will have BRIGHT GREEN hair for the occasion (unless I bottle) so my nephew and niece can pick me out easily - they like to watch me run - I don't know why.
So if you see someone with bright green hair wearing number 45, it'll be me, Dave, so say hello!
Dave, will be looking out for the green hair!! good idea, Mr HS never manages to spot me even in a field of 200 so no hope of being spotted - perhaps blue hair???
where do you buy blue hair???