Lovely day to run first HM distance .....

Well today I have the day to myself so I decided to walk to the tram station and take the tram all the way to Fleetwood and then run back, I'd measured on a map and it looked like it would just be right for a HM.

Very warm today (hooray summers here, oh no should I still give it a go )

Well All I can say is I'm so glad of the beach showers at 7K where I cooled down and at 14k ish where I bought a fruit shoot drink..mmmmm and OMG the last 3K went on for ever.

But I'm sat here now very pleased and looking forward to a treat....but what....

Garmin Stats

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[Landesman Graduate]

Gosh that's a long way! And at such a consistent pace too. Very impressive. Congratulations. I think you deserve your treat whatever you choose!

[Hidden in reply to Landesman]

It really was a long way, made me think that after my HM in August that next challenge will not be further distance, but mixing it up...I had a chocolate granola bar.

[DeliaItaly Graduate]

Brilliant Phil. How far you have come is amazing. You must be so proud

[Hidden in reply to DeliaItaly]

So chuffed, but we will have to wait and see how my legs are tomorrow, v tired at the mo.

[thinnerandfitter Graduate]

Well done Phil - it sounds lovely! And according to Garmin you have 2,265 calories to "spend". Decisions decisions!

[Hidden in reply to thinnerandfitter]

Think Garmin is a bit generous, so Always scale them back.

Already had a chocolate granola bar, but might treat myself to one of the many desks of temptations tomorrow at work

[Oldgirl Graduate]

Well done Phil, excellent run, very hard work in the heat too. It takes us a while to get used to warmer weather I think. Wow look at all those calories you could be tempted to consume, mmm don't do a Malcy though, twix are not worth it!!

[DeliaItaly Graduate in reply to Oldgirl]

Twix are Always Worth it

[Hidden in reply to Oldgirl]

Had to cool my self with water a couple of times.

Oh I don't know, quite partial to a Twix, but I think a chunky Kit Kat might be better but as there aren't any in the house (can't eat them then) I may have to purchase one.

[thinnerandfitter Graduate in reply to Hidden]

DON'T DO THE TWIX

Read Malcy's blog from earlier on! (yes I like them too - haven't had a Twix or a Chunky Kit Kat in years). I agree - what's not in the house is harder to eat

[Hidden in reply to thinnerandfitter]

LOL

I've seen the blog and I even had a confession.

[Oldgirl Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Chunky KitKat gets my vote every time, even an ordinary KitKat for that matter

[Saruma Graduate]

WOW!!! distance and pace are both amazing. Well done Phil!

[Hidden in reply to Saruma]

Cheers, it was a hard slog at the end though. I was hoping for an under 2 hour HM in August, but now I seriously don't care, will just go with what feels right, it's a long way.

[Rollertoaster Graduate]

wow! Looks like a lovely route and great pace, well done! I chuckled at the beach shower cooling off, great idea!

[Hidden in reply to Rollertoaster]

It is a lovely route, some of it is very quiet and other areas had tourists everywhere, but looking out to sea on a sunny day

[PastyMan Graduate]

Brilliant! See how far out the map has to zoom to get that all in! Was it all on road/pavement?

[Hidden in reply to PastyMan]

It was all hard pavement, I can feel my knees, but they feel like they will be ok with a couple of days rest.

[wilmacgh Graduate]

Great run. Well done

[Hidden in reply to wilmacgh]

Thanks

[sfb350 Graduate]

Brilliant, well done !

[Hidden in reply to sfb350]

Thanks

[notbad Graduate]

Wow! What an achievement, couch to half marathon and a fab time too - pleased to read you managed to keep cool and hydrated as today was very warm.

[Hidden in reply to notbad]

Cheers, caught the sun as well, but luckily not too much.

[janda Graduate]

Hiya Phil. What a run. Good for you and a massive well done to you. I am impressed by the distance but also by the regular lap times. Brilliant first go. James

[Hidden in reply to janda]

Thanks James, I just wanted to check I could do it.

[swanscot Graduate]

Brilliant run, Phill. What a cracking time for a HM! Great splits there - especially still getting under 6:00 for the last two kms. That's a great pace in this heat. Well done, you!

[Hidden in reply to swanscot]

I think I speed up near then end hoping it will be over quicker!! How are you, how is the knee? Sending you healing thoughts

[tantrumbean Graduate]

Wow, brilliant run! Defo deserves a Kitkat (or two)!

[Hidden in reply to tantrumbean]

Ended up being carrot cake.....mmmmmmmm

[TJFlute]

Congratulations Phil! This is impressive on all counts.

[Hidden in reply to TJFlute]

Thrilled, thanks.

[Malcy Graduate]

Hi Phil - just saw your post. Well done mate - having done a "not a half marathon" at the end of 5x50 I know the trepidation and doubt, then the pleasure when you realise that it really is possible. And your time was fantastic too. I used to go to conferences in Blackpool many years ago so can picture you.

From memory, it wouldn't be Twixes that would worry me, it would be the temptation of all those chip shops! You with your HM in August, me with mine in September - we're like a pair of twixes. Oops - I meant we're like a pair of twins. Can't think why Twixes came to mind. Twix. mmmmmmm!

[Hidden in reply to Malcy]

Completely agree, sometimes have to find out before the run for real, whether it's achievable.

I do enjoy fish and chips, but the thought of them is generally nicer than after you've had them I find

[Malcy Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Me too these days. When Andrew was home from Adeleide, the first thing he wanted was a fish supper. I found it disappointing. As you say, the thought was better than the reality. I guess a year of no deep frying - in fact no real frying (I dry fry) - means my tastes have changed. For the better ...

[SBG356 Graduate]

So Phil, marathon next??!

Great run, great time....hope you are not suffering too much today?

Sue

[Hidden in reply to SBG356]

NO...NO...NO...

I thought when got I home, could I imagine turning around and running back... and the thought was NO, maybe I need a different challenge next, maybe a triathlon but you never know.

Aching today a little but nothing serious so maybe....NO for now

[AliB1 Graduate]

Well done Philip, what an amazing time. it's great reading about everyone's achievements keeps the motivation going.

keep on running!!!,

[Hidden in reply to AliB1]

I so agree, I remember following your HM blogs, which definately inspired me to give it ago