Celebrate my new challenge or not

[bertiesugar]

Since getting off the couch is January and have ticked off a few challenges. I decided to set a target that I am currently struggling in. Which is running further.I currently have a speed that I am happy with at 5k, 10k and 14k, but cannot seem to get any further. So I have managed to register for the Coventry Half Marathon in March 19 and for what better reason but for raising money for Zoe's Place. This should give me the motivation I need to get to this distance. I am actually very excited now I have a target and date and something to work towards. Maybe one day a full marathon

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Aha! I see you are already on this group too

[TedG Half Marathon]

Go for it Bertie, you’ll crack it mate 🏃🏃😊

[Bazza1234 Marathon]

What do you mean that you have a "speed" for 3 different race distances - I'm sure that you mean 3 different speeds??? Do these three different paces have "relationship" with one another?? angio.net/personal/run/hadd... and you can calculate your paces for longer HM and M distances here runsmartproject.com/calcula...

[bertiesugar Half Marathon in reply to Bazza1234]

Yes they have a relationship. I feel comfortable running 5k at approx 5 min 30 per KM, 10K is 5 min 45, 15k is 6min. On looking at previous runs I struggle to slow my pace to 6 min 30 or below. But I think I havent got the miles in my legs and once I hit 15k Imn often think that enough I can stop now. I havent got to the point of pushing myself further yet. I think I just have the fear that I cant run that far

[Bazza1234 Marathon in reply to bertiesugar]

It can be difficult to learn to run slower - so perhaps work your way up from 15K at 6 min pace , I can guarantee that your body will eventually slow down at some distance above 15K

[Whatsapp Half Marathon]

Havig a planned run to train for certainly works for me, too. I like to see my runs as training for and event - it keeps me motivated, as I'm sure it will for you. THere are many HM plans out there to choose from, or just devise your own. Go for it!

[misswobble Marathon]

You can do it! Maybe tackle it slower In training 🤷‍♀️

[Millsie-J]

Are you fueling for those longer runs? I know some say its not needed at this distance but we are all different. I find if I run more than 8k i need to think about fuel. I am a slow runner so anything over an hour. Just a date or two along the way, (ie well before I feel I need it) does the job for me, and electrolytes (High5) particularly if hot weather.

It’s something to consider maybe.