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[UnfitNoMore]

Job done... over the weekend I decided to go to HM this November, so I figured we’d see how 10k felt at last and then make the final decision. Felt great... looks like I’m booking a little run in the park.

[Jay66UK Graduate10]

Brilliant! Well done.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to Jay66UK]

Cheers! Now I want to go again! 10 miles is the next milestone and then I only have to add a parkrun on the end of that warmup to hit HM distance.

No matter what run I’m on, 3 miles to go says “just a parkrun” to me now

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

This is how I was convinced to try for HM and it works. Just make sure you take some fuel on board during the run.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to Jay66UK]

That’s gonna be the interesting bit... today was the first time I’d carried water, now to work on some carbs!

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I find the SIS isotonic gels work well. One every 45 mins (and my watch let’s me set an “Eat” alert). Some people’s stomachs react badly so it’s worth testing by having one early on a short run near toilets!

Jelly Babies work - 4 are the same carbs as a gel I think. And I also like the SIS Go powder in water. It’s just about finding what works for you, taking the first attempts at longer distances slowly and keeping going.

If you can do 10k comfortably you can get to 10 miles and HM just by extending your runs in the way you are planning to. It’s mainly in your head.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to Jay66UK]

Thanks... I’ve heard that it’s best to use them in training. Last time I looked I couldn’t have jelly babies, so gels could be my way to go. How long do they generally take to kick in?

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I don’t honestly know but the advice I read was the 45 minutes. I think your body holds energy for the hour so maybe it’s 15 minutes to kick in?

I’d also recommend a planned protein intake after the run, massively reduced muscle aches for me. Again I like the SIS product, called Rego.

[CandyCool Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Arbonne Phytosport Prepare and Endure is a great organic natural product with everything you need to ensure you have the fuel for the run. With a lot fewer side effects! They also do an after workout, but I’ve never run far enough to need that yet! 😂. Get in touch if you want the details and ingredients

[Dowat Graduate10]

That’s great. A fab goal to work for. Enjoy!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to Dowat]

Thanks... I like to have the next one lined up already 🤣

[Hidden]

Fantastic!! Well done.

And thank you for my cheers yesterday afternoon. It couldn't have come at a better time; I was halfway up the highest hill on my run and it was far too hot. Your cheers got me to the top with a smile on my face

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Glad to help... it’s great when they come at the time we need them most!

[Pianism Graduate10]

Oooh congrats at getting over the bridge! HM sounds exciting...

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to Pianism]

I’m excited... my head just wanted to keep running today, but I thought about the injury risk.

[Katnap Graduate10]

Good luck with the gels experiment. As Jay says each to their own. I'm OK with gels but the subsequent change in my insulin levels made me light headed white running so in future I'll continue using them as part of run recovery and stick to old fashioned carb loading before a longer run.

😸 Katnap 😸

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to Katnap]

I’m all up for carb loading before and during the run... I need to find my balance point I guess. Insulin levels will certainly spike with any carb load, especially a fast one... maybe I need that light headed to coincide with the “this hurts” bit of the run?

[Katnap Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

😁😁😁

[Agelesslass Graduate10]

I’m scared to use gels as I have IBS, so don’t want an upset tummy when running. I did my first hm in a long time last weekend, just had a few dextrose tablets on the run and they worked for me. Flapjack was the mainstay after my run. Go for it, you’ll be surprised what you can achieve, I was 👍👍

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to Agelesslass]

I’m certainly looking forward to that post run lunch and dinner 🤣

Currently enjoying an easy free running week before going back on a plan starting on Monday.

[CRAZYCATME Graduate10]

Well done you! It does feel fantastic for sure to know you have reached a goal...and planning a HM...go you!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to CRAZYCATME]

Can’t wait for the 10 miler... each goal feels better an better, and running the old ones again seems so easy now!

[grumpyoldgirl]

Brilliant stuff, UNM! I love how the mindset changes as people reach their targets. It's such a confidence boost to know that 'x' distance is not a problem, and just tack it on to whatever's next! I can tell you'll have no problem moving up 😊

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Yeah... I’m thinking my next goal is a parkrun warmup, 10k and then a parkrun to finish 🤣

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to UnfitNoMore]

😂 well it sounds easy peasy when you put it like that 😂😂

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Yeah, and I inadvertently went longer than 10 miles too 🤣. 10 miles is 1k warmup, 10k jog and a parkrun.

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

Great job UnfitNoMore👏👏 Isn’t it strange that 5k now just seems like a short add on? 😂 Can’t help with gels etc as I’ve never done more than 10k and don’t need anything for that distance. Good luck with the HM training, loads of time until November.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Yeah... when I put 5k on a map it’s impressively long... when I run it that’s no longer the case, very weird. So I think in parkruns now, they’re much more manageable than 5Ks 🤣🤪

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

Yaaaay! Congratulations to you UNM!! So pleased for you VRB!! 🤩🤩🤩🤗🤗❤️

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Are you running tomorrow? I’m planning on about 9am

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I am!! I haven’t thought of a time, but to be fair and gremlin free, 9 could work. 😂❤️

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Let’s do this... let me know when you’re done too, and we can have a post run natter.

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Sure!! You’re on!! Gremlin defences up! ⚔️ Let’s do this!! 😁❤️

[sunshinefish Graduate10]

Nice one! Always good to have a goal and that seems like the next logical step. I am sure you have all the training already planned out and that you can do it, so best of luck and stay off that injury bench!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to sunshinefish]

Doing plenty of strengthening work now, that injury risk is staying as low as it can. Thanks for your support... I believe now that, with caution, we can all achieve anything.

[sunshinefish Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I really think that with distance, strength work is important. You can "get away with it" maybe for shorter runs but less so for the longer runs.

Love the confidence!

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10]

Woohoo!! You're really heading for the long ones now! Well done 👍😁 enjoy the leaps, just take it easy 😉

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thanks... I’m being cautious to consolidate every few weeks... 5-5.5miles had me for a few weeks, I’m planning to do the same at 9/10 miles and then it’s just adding that parkrun on the end of it 😂🤪

[Megbird]

Well done.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to Megbird]

Thanks