Reading AliB1's post about his first half marathon prompted me to post this ...
For anyone looking for a half marathon later in the year, the general ballot for the Great North Run opened yesterday. I think only about half the applicants get a place, so you could convince yourself that there's an easy out if things don't go well.
If you really want to to the Great North, Diabetes UK has places left - half price (but importantly GUARANTEED) entry if you undertake to raise £350 for them. You can find details (including other runs) at diabetes.org.uk/Get_involve...
My son has type 1 diabetes so my entry is in and I have my place. I did the Great North way back in 1983. That was only 3/4 years after it started up and before it became really popular. It was also long before I became the boring fat old git who was redeemed by Couch to 5K. Having completed the programme, I thought it would be neat to do it again 30 years on.
Go on - you know you want to give it a try. You only need to increase your distance by about a mile a month. Think about how you perceived the challenge of C25K before you started, and tell me you can't manage a mile a month ...