Finished my first half marathon!!

[TormundsBeard]

Lasf Sunday I completed my firsf half marathon as part of my training programme. My run was supposed to be a 12.6 mile run, and although I was exhausted I could not resist going the distance and completing the elusive 13.1 mile distance. And to be honest, I'm glad that I did as it taught me a lot about myself and how there is always more to give, despite the tank being empty.

I am six weeks out now from race day, and I'm really excited. I have stuck to my training plan religiously and committed to running more than I have ever committed to anything in my entire life. I don't know what it is about running but it gives me such a sense of achievement and freedom from the demons that live in my head. Running is no longer just something I do, It has become a part of who I am. And the idea of going more than a day without getting a session in seems propostorous to me at present.

This strong positive mindset is something I've battled to attain over the last two years and it has been tough. Yet it has been so worth it and I'm so thankful to my past self for finding the strength to start.

Anyway, that was just a quick update from me, I hope everyone is well!

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Congratulations on your first Half Marathon distance!👏👏 Fab achievement and yes, our mindset is as important as our physical fitness - especially over these longer distances.

Good luck with the rest of your training - what event are you doing?🙂

[TormundsBeard in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you!

I am doing Wilmslow half ! 😃

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

Wow! Huge congratulations from me on your first HM. Amazing progress and amazing positive mindset!

[TormundsBeard in reply to Jools2020]

Thank you jools!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Congratulations 👏👏👏 that's a huge achievement

[TormundsBeard in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you !

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Very well done...a great achievement... ! Looking forward to watching your progress and that HM post.... !

[TormundsBeard in reply to Oldfloss]

Appreciated thank you!

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Well done and congratulations! It’s a fantastic achievement 🥳 your perseverance came through.

If you’d like a brand new badge for this then come over to the Fun Beyond 10K and Race Support forum where we can allocate you a HM badge next to your name!

healthunlocked.com/marathon...

Also, if you’d like a virtual pompom cheer for your race then look out for our March Events Post which should go out next week. We can then wave our virtual pom-poms for you on the Friday before your race. It’s a bit of fun so hopefully you’ll join in.

Take a look at the community and we’d love to say hello to you there.

healthunlocked.com/marathon...

[TormundsBeard in reply to Irishprincess]

Thank you very much! I have just joined the forum! And yes, a virtual cheer sounds great!

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to TormundsBeard]

It’s great to see you there!

[GTFC Graduate10]

Brilliant to read TormundsBeard It is a real milestone achievement to run a Half. Massive congratulations to you. Running certainly gives us incredible mental and physical wellbeing and I wish you every happiness with the rest of your training block. 'Run the mile you're in'

[TormundsBeard in reply to GTFC]

Thank you very much !

[Freecloud Graduate10]

Good on ya!!! I remember having the same feelings as you. It is such a positive mindset to have. The one thing you need to learn in id say 80% of your runs is to run SLOW and at conversational pace as it builds endurance.

Best of luck on your race, make sure you don't get too carried away at the start as you may feel that you are running normally, but the herd will be going a lot quicker than you think you are. I tend to start near the back because of this (and still get carried away there as well). Best of luck.

[TormundsBeard in reply to Freecloud]

Great advice thank you - i definitely need to work on not setting out too fast !

[Freecloud Graduate10 in reply to TormundsBeard]

It's hard no to do. Three years later and I still do it sometimes, you kind of think that yeah I can do it no problem, then your heartrate goes up, you start questioning yourself and panic sets in 🤣

[CBDB Graduate10]

Wowsa!!! Amazing! Followed your posts and it’s such an amazing journey, right? May it long continue!

Absolutely well done!

[TormundsBeard in reply to CBDB]

Thank you for following along !! Appreciate the support!

[misswobble Graduate10]

congratulations 👏😀

Running is just the best thing isn’t it 😍. It ticks so many boxes

Good luck with the remainder of your training, and race preparation. Have fun out there 🙂

[TormundsBeard in reply to misswobble]

Thank you ! And yes it certainly does !

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Absolute star ⭐️ Well done TormundsBeard! Now you know you can make the distance, you can really enjoy your upcoming race. Can’t wait to hear all about it. 😀

[TormundsBeard in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you ! Appreciate the support !😁

[AdieB]

you are in flow mode. Go Tom! 😀👍