What have I done????????

[Pete1w]

So after much deliberation I finally crumbled and signed up for the Sheffield half marathon. I foresee lots of running up hills in the next few weeks to get myself prepared....... Wish me luck and roll on April.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

I do wish you luck Pete1w for next year s

Sheffield HM in April. You have plenty of time to prepare yourself for it. You will be hoping that the winter is not too severe for your training, even if it is you can go to a gym and train on a dreadmill, sorry a threadmill 😊

[Pete1w Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

You were right the first time 😂😂. They are dreadmills. I went out this morning and the roads were icy. Hopefully there won't be much more of that over the next few months.....

[Lizzog Graduate]

Good luck!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

Absolute kudos! Wow, how exciting Pete - will look forward to hearing how your training is going. The only way I’d do a HM is by osmosis. 10k will be plenty for me! But I love to hear of other people’s achievements - like yours! 👍👍🏃🏃

[Hidden]

Good luck. I started half maraton training when I used to run but quite honestly, I didn't enjoy it at all, not a fitness thing but more the time it was taking up, and I constantly felt under pressure if I couldn't get out as planned for whatever reason. I settled at 8 miles as a good distance for me and was happy with that. You have been warned 😁, but I daresay you'll be fine.

[Pete1w Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Maybe I've bitten off more than I can chew. I don't plan on following a rigid training regime. Do you think I should? I'll just keep upping the distance, throw In a few (big) hills and see how I go. The beauty of the Sheffield half is that the first 7/8 miles are uphill. After that it's mostly downhill. Oh hang on I hate running downhill. WTF HAVE I DONE???????

[Hidden in reply to Pete1w]

I'm probably not the one to advise but I was following a runners world plan, can't really remember the details but maybe take a look at some plans even if you don't stick rigidly to any particular one. Plenty of people do it so don't let my experience put you off, you'll be fine.

[Pete1w Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I've been looking at training plans on the RW website today. I also saw a plan on the HM website but can't find it now. I was going to print it out and follow that one. I think the problem with a set plan is it puts certain"rules" in place which takes away the enjoyment of running. I'm certainly not putting pressure on myself to finish within a certain time but just to feel an accomplishment that I can actually do it before I hit the big 50.

[AnnieW55]

Congrats. You’ll love it! Why not pop over to the B210k forum or the Marathon and Race Support one. Lots of advice on both of those. You’ve loads of time to get ready for the HM so you can take a really steady plan i.e. no need to run more than your usual numbers of runs, like some plans call for, which shouldn’t put you under any pressure and then you can see what happens on the day (that’s what I do and it usually works a treat).

[Pete1w Graduate in reply to AnnieW55]

I found the SHM training plan and to be fair apart from a few runs in weeks 7,8,9 and 10 I'm covering those distances now. This is the intermediate plan so I'm guessing I'm an intermediate runner?? I once said in C25K after week 5 (the 20 minute run) it was all in the mind. I think this is pretty much the same. Or at least I hope it is. No more skipping runs for an extra hour in bed now. I'm gonna do this......

[AnnieW55 in reply to Pete1w]

Yes you are - no doubt.

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Good luck! Mine’s in May but hope to get to 21k by February (1st runniversary)

[Pete1w Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Keep me posted of your progress. You are now my official inspiration. I shall monitor you closely. 😊😊

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Pete1w]

Ha ha! I’m up to 16k 😂 still got a ParkRun to add on 😱

[Mayanow]

Woohoo pete! Major league!!! Good for you. It's always better to try than not to dare! I am sure you will do it!

[Pete1w Graduate in reply to Mayanow]

Thank you. Only time will tell if I'm ready for the major league 😂😂

[Mayanow in reply to Pete1w]

And persistence!!! 😁😍🏃‍♂️