Hi everyone,
Last July / August I weighed 18 stone and was happy with that for a long time but something clicked and I decided I wanted to start running. As a university student I had a LARGE amount of time off from uni.
I was running 5 - 6 days a week and sometimes everyday a week and was trying to run 15 miles a day. Long story short I am now 11 stone 11 lbs and happy with that after about 8 months.
My training has gone poorly over the last few months as I am back at university and have little time to run when doing architecture. (For those that know it, its a VERY intense course - hence taking a break at 2am).
I wanted to achieve something with my new skill so want to do a half marathon. At the end of 3 months of running at summer I could run 10 miles easily.. Now after slacking for the last few months I can do 5 miles easily and can push upto 7 - 9 depending on my mood, nutrition etc..
I wanted to do one this summer but I am busy with my architecture course until May. There is a local one for me in St Albans but I've heard its a monster for a beginner?
Can anyone clarify if this course is suitable for someone who has done no half marathons before? I normally run on the path, road and treadmill - Bad I know but I live in Milton Keynes and stay in Oxford during uni time!
Thanks for the help guys and sorry for the long post!
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Look up some training plans on here and see how they progress from little mielage through to longer runs, dont make the mistake of doing 15 miles a day
Dont be afraid of hills .. they are just obstacles to get over and it generally means you get a nice downhill to follow!! If you are in MK then get yourself out to the Brickhills for a bit of practice !!
+1 on what Meldy said. Check out some of the RW schedules.
I think I will book it and just give it a go!
Im sure I will learn a lot even if its an awful time ha!
Best of luck on your own runs.
M.