I've just signed up for the Birmingham 1/2 on Oct. 14. I've ran 19 times this year covering 229 km. Only 40 km over the last 3 months. I don't like running in the heat. I do train at the gym quite a lot so my general fitness it pretty good. I'm 47 with quite a few HM's and 3 M's behind me. I've slacked big time since Oct. last year.
A half usually takes me about 1:50. I was thinking of, trying, to run for that long to see how far I get. Thoughts?
Thats a long time to run if you haven't done much lately.
I would try a much shorter time say 30 mins and build up from there, you still have around 10 weeks to build distance up .... hopefully the weather will be a bit cooler now!
No expert I’m afraid, but why not go out without setting any goals? See how it goes. Stop whenever you need. Then reevaluate your training accordingly 👍🏽
I agree with Tasha99 . Why not just set out for a run and see how you get on. Make that run your scouting run to see where you are in terms of stamina and fitness. You can then make a plan from there on.
Hello! A massive and warmly warm welcome to the forum!!
I like the ideas above of seeing how you get on, but I also like to plan out and back routes from home, personally. If I were you, and I felt fit enough, I'd probably go for a 16k this week and then the 21.1 next week. Just run by feel without pushing too much and have a look at the stats later to see where you are with your running. Then you can get on with working on technique and speed for Birmingham.
Thanks for the good advice and the warm welcome.
A being well I'll do 4 miles tonight.
I'll post how it went.
I'll be honest if I don't make the full distance and have to walk.
It's 15 degrees and looks like it's going to rain so the heat won't be the reason I struggle.
Hi everyone 
I hope you're all having a good day.
I've literally just got back.
10k
52:41
I could feel the last 1k.
I felt good at 4 so decided to carry one but do not more than 10.
Thanks again for all the advice I really appreciate it
200 miles and second 10 mile runwalk
And another VLM report... or what you should not do :)
Mental and physical progress
Why aren't I improving???
