Booked my first HM!😳

[jaybrass73]

Decided I wanted to get a HM in before my birthday in December so have booked the Great Birmingham Run on 13th October! Any tips?

[Whatsapp Half Marathon]

Well done. Sounds like a great event!

Other than the obvious ones of training, preparation, etc. I would suggest you get as familiar with the route as you can. It is good to know what you will be facing, i.e. hills and when. I also like to have a fair idea of where I am on the route, not just from the markers, and where I am going to next.

If you can train on the route or part of the route (even once) it may help you when you come to the day.

[misswobble Marathon]

Yeah get training 😃💪👍. Get a good plan

Good luck 😃

[Deals1 Metric Marathon]

great goal!! go for it

[Tasha99 Marathon]

Start fuelling properly 👍🏽

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

Yea, just relax and do it 👍🏻🤣😉

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Check out our October Half Marathon Group 😊

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[mrrun Ultramarathon]

Yep. Train 3-4 times per week, every week. Do intervals, short and long runs. Do it outdoors regardless of weather conditions. Any shortcuts? Nope. Just go for it!

[C3PO Marathon]

Congrats on signing up. I don’t know if it has been mentioned, but you should also practice fuelling and nutrition strategies.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Oooooo how exciting JB, can’t wait to hear how you get on - with pics of course! 👍👊

[Lavender1962 Half Marathon]

Good luck ! I’m sure you’ll get lots of advice from the experienced hm ers.