signed up for 1st Half Marathon

[Paul46-ipswich]

yikes, am I mad? I'm following the easy novice plan lol

[B0bP Graduate]

Good one.......and you may be slightly mad I dont know.

Please Let us know how the training goes.

I'm starting to get the urge to do the same but it's still early days in my running career.

[AncientMum Graduate]

Oh my word!! It's sooooo hilly!! Why not pm Dunnja  , she's doing it too and she might be able to offer you some advice. Also, read the articles Realfoodieclub  posted today about hydration. Good luck Paul

[Rignold]

Crikey that is indeed hilly. How is that possible? I that East Anglia was notorious for being flat. Didn't Noel Coward say so?

Still, you've got plenty of time to train for it. Be sure not to neglect hill day.

[boptillyoudrop49 Graduate]

I think, yes you're a bit mad but it is on your doorstep so why not have a go? Don't fancy a half marathon myself any time soon though!

[misswobble Graduate]

Noel Coward, that font of all knowledge on all matters running.   He also sang about mad dogs and English men! 😊

[poppypug Graduate]

Oooh Paul , Them thar hills !

Good Luck !  You've got time to train, run to the hills ! xxx

[Paul46-ipswich Graduate]

I didn't see the elevation bit when I 1st looked, now you've got me worried

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to Paul46-ipswich]

Hi Paul.

Well done on signing up. It is a hilly one and you hit constitution hill at about mile 4 and mile 9.5. Eeek. This will be the first time I've run it but everyone says it's one of the most rewarding. I would suggest lots of hill training incorporated into your training. There will be a few of us running hills in readiness so you are welcome to join us

Xx

[Hillrunner2201]

I did the hilly sheffield half marathon last month and it was fine. This was about a year after graduating but as long as you stick to the training plan it will be fine. But do lots of training on hills!!! I thought I was a bit mad signing up for it just before Christmas but ended up finishing I just over 2 hours

[Dunder2004 Graduate]

It looks quite similar in profile to my first HM (and am planning to do again in October) and has some nasty inclines in the last 6-7K which are going to sap your energy.

As has been said above, there is no way to prepare for that type of lumpy route except by incorporating a sensible amount of hill training into your plan.

All the best.