New kid on the block

[rolysmate]

Hi all started c25k in June and graduated late August and continued running 5k (consolidation) and then on the 9th of September I ran a 5k charity run and raised £500 for the veterans charity (was well chuffed) making more than I hoped.

Since then have continued running 5k including the poppy run for the British Legion and then in recent weeks pushed on a little and ran my 1st 10k last Saturday.

So now to the future and am looking for a further challenge and with that in mind I'm entering the ramathon (Derbys half marathon) and will again be running for charity which has bought me here looking for help (training schedules etc)

Thanks in anticipation rolysmate aka Puffin Billy

[C3PO Marathon]

Welcome, and congratulations on all that you've achieved!

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Hi and welcome to the next stage! I am only a week or two here myself. Best of luck with your progress in your HM training. I currently use the myasics.com plan (as I am a sucker for structure), but there are many options as I'm sure others will let you know about.

[rolysmate Half Marathon in reply to Decker]

Hi Decker and thanks

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Hi Puffin Billy, and well done!! That looks to be a lovely half marathon, good luck with your training and fund-raising - hope you have a lot of fun with it, and I look forward to seeing how you go

[rolysmate Half Marathon in reply to roseabi]

A little nervous but excited about the challenge

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to rolysmate]

It'll be great, half marathons are wonderful!

[Anniemurph Half Marathon]

Welcome here! I'll come and cheer you on for the Ramathon if I'm around - what date is it?

[rolysmate Half Marathon in reply to Anniemurph]

it's on the 3rd of June

[rolysmate Half Marathon in reply to Anniemurph]

You have touched me with your response Anniemurph

[Anniemurph Half Marathon in reply to rolysmate]

I don't think I can run it, because it's in the middle of my two HMs, but I will be there if I possibly can, with my green pompoms, cheering you over the finish line

And of course I will be cheering you on here in the meantime

[rolysmate Half Marathon in reply to Anniemurph]

I need to tell them my anticipated finish time ?????? !'ve run a 10k in 1.11.47 so does 2.45 sound realistic or is that over optimistic --- I really haven't got a clue!

[Anniemurph Half Marathon in reply to rolysmate]

Sorry - I did respond to this over on the FB page and I think you have your answer now, but apologies for the delay in replying

[rolysmate Half Marathon in reply to Anniemurph]

No apology required, asics training plan sorted all ready to go.

Little bit of shopping and lunch in Ashbourne today!

[Anniemurph Half Marathon in reply to rolysmate]

Ha - you could have gone for a quick jaunt up the Trail while you were here

[rolysmate Half Marathon in reply to Anniemurph]

what and miss out on shopping!!!!!

[Anniemurph Half Marathon in reply to rolysmate]

You could have run up to the craft fair at Tissington - 5k up, 5k back, job's a good 'un

[rolysmate Half Marathon in reply to Anniemurph]

Ahhhh but according to asics I'm on a rest day!!

[Anniemurph Half Marathon in reply to rolysmate]

[rolysmate Half Marathon]

Going to start with the asics training plan as of now, gives me plenty of time to get some strength in my legs and my final week of training will take place on the isle of mull (my spiritual home)