Another oops! Total Lack of Discipline!!

[Beachcomber66]

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!!😊

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Ha ha - awesome!!! xxx

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to roseabi]

I suppose a I can trade in my treasured 10 mile badge for HM? Not that I am shallow or anything 😂

[Sqkr Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

DONE! Look at it shine 😁

(Sorry Abi, jumped in there!)

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Sqkr]

Thanks Sqkr 😊😊

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Sqkr]

I see you...

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

Well done! That's ticked off now 👍🏻💪🏻😁 anything is possible with a bit of determination!

Get a good feed in and lots of hydration.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thanks JoJo. Starting to feel a bit shivery; food definitely needed. 😊

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Theres a happy accident. Well done! Now go eat something...🙂👏👏

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Decker]

Hi protein yoghurt munched: Mexican wraps on the way!!!😊😊

[SaskAlliecat Half Marathon]

Whoohoo! Way to go with the flow and Voila! HM ran! You were feeling it so why not 😆? Love it!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to SaskAlliecat]

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!😊

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Great achievement! Bet it feels wonderful (well, after the chocolate anyway). Now, be nice to yourself for a while

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda, Pan is sizzling with a nice taco mix made by my own fair hand! I am starving!!!😊

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

I made roast sprouts tacos with peanut sauce t’other day after enjoying them in the US. They were eating Brussels everywhere while we were there 😁.

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon]

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 🌮🥂

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Think I will be asleep before long! Thanks Sandie. Have apologised to UTS and cheeky for stealing a march! 🐌🐌😊

[Sqkr Half Marathon]

Brilliant stuff! And what better reason to eat a whole cake than replenishing lost calories? 😋🍰

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon]

Amazing stuff. Well done!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Cheers Stephen. Feeling shattered!! Zzz time I think!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

I’ve just replied to your other post - yep, you’re still cheeky and sneaky! 😅😅 Again, huge well done to you BC, you’re epic! 👊🏃‍♂️😀

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

I’ve just seen your badge. I want one. 😍😍😍

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to cheekychipmunks]

And I want one like yours 😍😍😍

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Soon Dexy5. Are you going to join the VRB run on Wednesday to make it 3 achievements in one day?

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Beachcomber66]

UTS wants me to - to slow him down. 🐌 🏃‍♂️😂

I’ll see how I feel on the day. It’s the only way for me.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Me too. Moody runner!! Would be special though 😊😊

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Beachcomber66]

Yes it would. And when I’m doing the GSR , I can’t back out - despite telling everyone I would only do it if the conditions are good.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

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 ☹️

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Beachcomber66]

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.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

You’ll be getting one very soon Dexy! 🏃‍♀️🏅🏃‍♀️🏅🏃‍♀️

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

You will CC no question 😊🥇

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

I hope so! I’ll be staring at it constantly BC! 😍🏅😍

[BethMay Half Marathon 10 Miles]

What a great run! Congratulations on your achievement. Hope you enjoyed the Mexican wraps 😋

[misswobble Marathon]

Well done. Congratulations 👍😃

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Thanks misswobble . I can only wonder at the achievement of a marathon runner 👏👏👏👏👏🥇

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

You’ll get there. You just keep plugging way, chipping away at the distance 😃👍

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

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. 😊😊

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

There’s no reason to 🙂I just felt that it was unfinished business and I was interested to know if I had it in me It seems I did. Who knew 🤷‍♀️😃

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

I can relate to that...which is why there is always a risk that I could be tempted.... but not for any time soon.

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

It’s sensible to be cautious👍

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

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! 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator]

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...

I booked another one last week

You had a great run

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Well done Floss for booking another Half Marathon, I am just wondering when it is and which HM you will be running?

[misswobble Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Yes do tell 😃

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to AlMorr]

Same as last year Monsal Trail..March...Sunday one. Its beautiful!

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

That badge is looking great Beachcomber66, and you so deserve that triple chocolate brownie after a half marathon.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

After taking Molly for a walk , first priority 🍪☕️😊Thanks Dexy5

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

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.

Thanks for the encouragement 👍👍

[GeorgiosA Marathon]

Fantastic work - well done!!!

Now... for the 'I won't run any further than HM' bit... I'd say just give it some time to sink in...

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Thanks. Never say never ? I will just say “very unlikely “. 👍

[Sadie-runs Half Marathon]

Ha ha brilliant! 👏👏👏 Well some BC, this is fantastic, and at a lovely pace too. What a fabulous runner you are. 😁 Now have a good rest!

Sadie-runs xxx

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Sadie-runs]

Molly and I are off for a stroll along the beach😊 Thanks Sadie-runs; hope the ITB is behaving😊

[Sadie-runs Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Oh lovely! Enjoy your stroll with Molly. 🐶 ITB is still being naughty, seeing my physio now. Thanks for asking! x

[Hidden]

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 🤔

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

I seemed to lose about 2kg somewhere. Not attacking the fridge yet, but will look out for symptoms 🤣

[LoungeLizaard]

Excellent! Well done. Hope you're still ok today!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to LoungeLizaard]

Hunger has struck !!! You were right LL .....

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Thanks LL. Just walked the dog on the beach and no sign of the slightest niggle! Amazing. Hungry though!!

[C3PO Marathon]

Well done!

[backintime 10 Miles]

That's a hell of an oops ! Well done !

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Thanks back in time. It’s probably my way of avoiding failure...giving myself an easy target to beat 😊

[Tasha99 Marathon]

Excellent! Well done! You can do Redcar now 🤣

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

The 10k yes! 😊

[Hidden]

Well done!!! Very envious 😊

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

You will all the fun of doing it first time to come Flick👍😊

[Hidden in reply to Beachcomber66]

😊❤️

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

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👍🙂

[Rebounder]

Respect to you BC - I’m inspired!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Rebounder]

Cheers Rebounder. Not planning to make a habit of HMs though; not this year at least! Another 10 mile run is the next target. 👍👍

[Rebounder in reply to Beachcomber66]

I will be agreeing with you after tomorrow’s birmingham HM! My very first 😱

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Rebounder]

You know the drill; find your own space and your own pace and all will be well. Hope you enjoy it!😊