Saying hello and training for my first HM!

[Crawlhome]

Hello! I've been lurking for a while as I've been increasing my miles and goals. 😊

So, I'm now up to 11 miles and I'm running the Women can half marathon on May 26th 😳

It looks like an incredible event, set up in honour of Bobbi Gibb being the first woman to run a marathon in the times when we were banned as the science believed our bodies weren't strong enough! It's a women only trail run over the cliffs of Devon so should be rather special.

Saying that, I found 11 miles quite tough today!

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Hello! Here's an official welcome to the Forum for you 😊😊😊

That sounds like it's going to be a magnificent introduction to half marathoning - all the best for the rest of your training, good luck and have fun!!!

If you would like to be added to our Events list and get a big cheer on the weekend of your race, please comment on m'colleague's pinned post here:

healthunlocked.com/marathon...

[Crawlhome Half Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Thanks so much and I'll put a post on.

[Windoze Half Marathon]

Welcome to the forums Crawlhome! Sounds like an amazing half marathon you have planned! Sounds like your training is going great guns! 😎😎😎

[Crawlhome Half Marathon in reply to Windoze]

Thanks for the welcome Windoze. 😊

[Whatsapp Half Marathon]

Well done. I had a tough long run at the weekend. Sadly they happen. However, the event itself will be a different experience and you will have a great time, not to mention some stunning views no doubt. Good luck for you run. As you may have seen we do like to read run reports from people afterwards charting the good, bad and ugly of the run. So please do report back on your run after.

[Crawlhome Half Marathon in reply to Whatsapp]

Thanks Whatsapp, that's reassuring as I was having a mental wobble! I'll definitely post a report. 😊

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Sounds like a great race. Your 11 mile training run was missing that sprinke of race magic that will be there on 26th. That will make a huge difference 🙂 look forward to reading your race report if you feel like posting one 😀

[Crawlhome Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda, that's good to hear.

[Deals1 Metric Marathon]

Ohhh exciting!! You'll be great I'm sure 😀😀😀. U still have almost a month to go. 🏃🏃🏃

[Crawlhome Half Marathon in reply to Deals1]

Thanks Deals, it's very exciting and nerve wracking! 😳

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Welcome Crawlhome! Your first race choice sounds like a great one! Best of luck with the rest of your training too.