I seem to have run a Half Marathon distance! I was planning to wait until next Wednesday but I got up to 19k and felt alright so it seemed daft not to add on the extra bit whilst I had the chance. This weekend and next week look really busy, so I thought that maybe I wouldn't been In good fettle next week either. Sorry Cheekychipmunks for jumping the gun!
I thought that I would have to drop down to 8min/k so I am quite pleased with the time. I have said this before but, I have no ambition to run any further than a HM. Thanks to roseabi for her plan (which I adapted to fit in with my age and fitness!!) and to all VRBs who are so kind and encouraging. The only person I wanted to run this distance for was me; just to prove to myself that it was possible. I like 10ks and 10 miles is ok; I won't be doing to many HMs!!! Where is the chocolate...I have to eat my way through 1730 lost calories!!😊
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Thanks Sask! Nothing more dangerous that a hunting buzzard today. I have never felt so hungry in years!! I would have preferred to do it at the same time as VRBs but us old timers have to grab the opportunity when it presents itself! Probably my first and last!😊
Wow BC! You little tinker 😂 For somebody who was going to stick at 10k you have done brilliantly. Mahoosive congratulations and enjoy those tacos and maybe a little celebratory tipple 🌮🥂
Apart from falling over occasionally(!) you seem to keep out of injury trouble...no reason why you shouldn’t breeze it. Weather is cooling off too. All looks good ☹️
Yes, just the knee niggle to think about. Physio booked for next Friday, so I won’t run on if that starts again. The cooler weather and a slow pace will be perfect.
My OH thinks that I am mad as it is... but very supportive 😊 . I met an amazing marathon runner at Park Run last week. Older than me, and running marathons for fun. So I know that age isn’t an excuse... but a half is way further than I ever intended to go. I am not tempted to go further in the slightest at the moment. 😊😊
They went down very well thanks Bethmay!! Keeping hydrated and chilling out now. May be due for a two day rest from running!Slow beach dog walk seems to be about right! 😊
Huge well done you... and just to encourage you.. i said I would never do another HM, ( even though I enjoyed it) , like you, I did it, just to see if I could...
Thanks Oldfloss. Apart from the last 2k, when my legs felt a bit heavy, the run didn’t feel too bad; so I am not feeling “never again”. I think that I need to build up through 10ks run with others ( first one booked)followed by 10 miles, and then maybe I will think about another HM, but this time as part of an event rather than just running the distance on my own. I am happy with my own company but running with others does add something.
Oh lovely! Enjoy your stroll with Molly. 🐶 ITB is still being naughty, seeing my physio now. Thanks for asking! x
Well done, that is an awesome accident! Beware the hangry post long run state that has you raiding every fridge and cupboard in sight like someone possessed 🤣 I wonder how long before you are booking up to do a hm 🤔
Well that's a great mistake Beachcomber - well done on your fantastic run! Sometimes it's good to 'seize the day', especially as you felt so good at 19k👍🙂
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Another pretty disastrous attempt at distance ☹️
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