Haven't posted for a while but started running in October, completed multiple 5K's and ran a 10k in June, I am now training for a half marathon and looking forward to the challenge. I've got my training programme from My Asics and looks perfect for me.
Any tips?
Yay, well done you for stepping up the distance.
One tip: Remember that even when the going gets tough, it needs to be enjoyable. If it gets to the point where it all feels like too much hard work, then back off a little and re-find the joy. You'll get to the finishing line "easily" if you can find a way to enjoy several runs every week, even if there are a few non-enjoyable amongst them.
Good luck. Let us know how you're getting on.
Thanks, really enjoying the runs at the moment, just a bit of trepidation when I step up the mileage 
Great advice from Tomas . He knows exactly what he's talking about
only insofar as he has several times lost his mojo, so he's very protective of what little motivation he has left *lol*
Good luck! Keep an eye on your hydration.
Thanks, I'm not a great drinker when running I must admit. But drank well on my last 10K run
I'm the same. One pint. Maybe two on a 10k, but definitely no hard spirits.
True, but a few shots kept me going!
Wow, that's great! I will look forward to your updates. I have a plan too because I have a 10-miler in the wings, but that's not for a while yet. When is your HM?
2nd September
If you look at the events list I have added you on so we can all encourage you
Quite a few of us do myasics plans but they are tough in the "fast" phase. I would rather ease back on some of these as I fear, as as happened, that I will get crocked before the big day.
You use the plan's bare bones as a guide as to distance and run frequency but do what you can pace wise. I use the easy plan but it's still flipping 'ard 🙄😛
Have fun 😃
I am using the "Easy" MYAsics plan based on your previous comments, I ran a 4.5mi faster run and the pace was manageable but quick! I can foresee my legs not keeping up on the quicker runs and my place slowing.
If you feed in your results they will suggest tweaks along the way
As long as it's not faster!!! 😱😬
Perfect!!! Every so often allow your body a rest week where you do less miles, it really helps... When is it and i will add to our events list?
It's the Bedford Half Marathon, 2nd September 17
Remember, a plan is only a plan. If you need to go off plan, it's not the end of the world! Adapt and enjoy. The only other advice I would give is to make sure that your long slow runs really are slow. I use a heart rate monitor to keep myself in check. It really is too tempting to go off faster than you need, but the benefit from these runs really does come from doing them slower than you would normally run.
Thank you, if I ran any slower I think people would think I'm running backwards 
Hello I think everything's been said. I'd say that the most important is to enjoy your journey - don't see it as a mission to tick runs off, or you may lose your mojo.... I'm like miss Wobble for the pace issue in the MyAsics plans. They are very good, but the paces are difficult to apply, so I just did the distances at my own pace for my first HM. I just wanted to complete the distance to see if I could do it. I'd recommend adequate sustenance for distances over 14K - I found myself feeling distinctly woozy in the middle of nowhere once, it scared the living daylights out of me.
Thank you, I'm at the start so 10k this week and then moving up in the next few weeks, I've got gels and stuff from my long bike rides. I'll research if the same applies. I'm still around 300lbs so I'll need a picnic.... 😁😁
Long runs: Go slowly, take it easy, take walking breaks, stop and admire the view. I recommend incorporating hills into your routes if possible, and try to run up them (and down too) as far as you can, as this is great for building fitness. Also, try speeding up a bit at points during the run, and when you come to the end, as this will help train you for endurance, and a strong finish. These are elements I found lacking from the MyAsics marathon plan (I haven't tried a half-marathon one) - however I do think that they are generally very useful plans.
If you carry a phone on your runs, stop and take photographs to remind you of what happened on each run, and when you get back jot down your thoughts about the run, and how you felt at different stages of it. If you're using a tracking app you should be able to add notes and photos to it.
Have fun! Half marathons are the best
Thanks, If I stop and take pictures I do not think my legs would start again, it's hard enough stopping to cross the road.... I use Strava and Garmin to track my runs and I will make some notes.
Edinburgh here I come!
I did it!! First ever Half Marathon!!!
Half marathon... I just did something. 
Half Marathon? I'm coming for you 
