Talk about running before you can walk!

[linda9389]

I didn't have a great experience at my first large 'push myself' race - GSR - but decided I should try another big race, this time a HM, to see how it felt - a second chance if you like!

Yet before I've even tried it, I find myself signed up for two more HMs - Coast (almost full already so couldn't wait) and Oxford (ballot place which had to be paid for before Monday so couldn't wait).

I think I've gone mad! Just hope I enjoy the HM on 24th 🤞 I blame all of you of course, so many of you have set a bad example 😂😂😂

[Fun-free]

Does this make you addicted??? I’m not as brave until 24th complete 😀

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Fun-free]

Probably foolhardy on my part rather than brave 😀

[Oldfloss Administrator]

Wow...go you..so, when did you run your first HM distance..has that given you more confidence for the 24th???..I only ask because I am going to run the full distance on the actual day...as a treat..ha ha!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

A few weeks ago, on Abi's plan, never in a race 😳. I've run the distance twice in training (three times if you count my first miserable run/walk/crawl attempt - which I don't 😀). 24th March will be my first real one 🤞

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to linda9389]

Right... thanks for the info.....you know you can definitely do it !

I am up to 18 K... but weirdly.. I want to run the full distance for the first time on the 24th!

Hope I can manage it!!! I will walk if I need to!

I am doing my last 18 K on Sunday this weekend.. and then just winding down gently..

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

18k is so close. You will definitely do it. Exciting times are very nearly here now! Good luck with the weather this weekend 🙂

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to linda9389]

Thanks.. I am hoping it may rain for this last long run... i did a lot of the other training runs in rain and feel sure it will be wet on the 24th... we had snow in Derbyshire last Sunday! If it is sunny that will be a bonus!!!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

I've already started a weather watch for London! At the moment the forecast is just about perfect - xool, overcast, very light winds and dry. Fingers crossed it stays that way and that Derbyshire gets an break too 🙂

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to linda9389]

Brilliant...it will be fun knowing I am running and you are too... along with loads of others from the forum on that day..

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Totally agree. Lots of us all out there running together 🏃‍♀️

[Madge50 Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

On my first one, I was advised not to run the full distance until the day to make it special, so I went up to 18k-20k max, and that’s been my plan since. I’d highly recommend saving a bit for the day.

Some people say you don’t have to do that much, e,g 10 miles max, but, I , like many others here, have to feel confident I can do the whole thing, hence 20k being my training ‘milestone’. 😄

You’re going to be fabulous! 🏃‍♀️💪

Mx

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Madge50]

Thanks Madge... that is really helpful.. you have always been an inspiration to me, as have many on here, and I value your advice. I need to know I am capable, but do want that special buzz!

Thank you x

[pianoteacher Marathon Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

It is a special buzz Floss. I did the full distance a couple of weeks ago in training (didn't really plan to - just kept going!) and when I got to the end I was so chuffed. I announced that I had just "run my first half marathon" to two random ladies how happened to be walking past 😂🤣

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to pianoteacher]

Haha. Love it. I had a special grinning chat with myself when I did mine 😀

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Madge50]

I felt I needed the distance under my belt for confidence, but then I'm a well known worrywart! It could be part of why GSR was a bit of a let down for me as I'd already done the distance in training. Hopefully my expectations are better this time round.

[MutleyShuffle Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Me too - we know how to treat ourselves! 😂

[Hidden]

Wow, that sounds bonkers! Great to have goals though and you will do fabulously!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Goals is right - I see a large portion of 2019 mapped out in training plans! Summer break is starting to take on a whole new meaning 😂

[Madge50 Marathon]

That’ll be why I booked in for two more then......😂🤪🏃‍♀️💪.......wasn’t me, it was them.....👉........😂😉......then there might be another....just to round the year off.......makes an even number then.....🤪......balanced bling collection....🏅😄

Mx

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Madge50]

No hiding - you're a bad influence! In the best possible way of course 😀

[Whatsapp Half Marathon]

Well done. In some ways it takes the pressure off of your first one, now you know its not going to be your only experience. You will learn each time and no doubt there will be more HMs to come.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Whatsapp]

Great way to look at it. In fact I guess it takes the pressure off the second one too (it's only 3 weeks after the first so no more training)

[Whatsapp Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

I'm sure you will be brilliant!

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Awesome! You will be a seasoned half marathoner come October xxx

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Let's hope so. Either that or I'll be put off for life 😂

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

Surely not 😊

[MutleyShuffle Half Marathon]

Ha ha! You are bonkers! I have no doubt you will smash them all, though! Go you! 🤗🏃🌟

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to MutleyShuffle]

Bonkers indeed 😂

[misswobble Marathon]

Yeah but you had the decision taken out of your hands. Circs beyond your control 🤷‍♀️

😁

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Exactly!!!!!! But pretty sure you're one of those bad influencers too 😂😂😂

[Irish-John Marathon]

As long as you're having fun, it's all good

Best wishes in all your runs Linda

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Irish-John]

Thank you. Great way to look at it 😀

[Irish-John Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Yep - if I want to suffer, I can find easier ways to do it than Running 😂

[Lordi Marathon]

Nice one! Events signed-up to always give focus to your training etc.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Lordi]

Life mapped out right there 😀 i quite like the summer break too - some free running, knowing that there is structure ahead so there's no feeling of losing direction, rather a deliberate chance to enjoy something different for a while.