2/3 of a half marathon

[Sandie1961]

I had the first workout of my 28 day body transformation challenge at the gym last night and it was brutal (lunges, squats, planks and bridges) and I wobbled down the stairs when I got home. That didn’t bode well for the long run I had planned in solidarity with my fellow musketeers cheekychipmunks and Dexy5 not forgetting UpTheStanley as they went for their landmark distances. It turns out I set off a little later so we didn’t run all of it together, but, having done 12k last week, I wanted to get 14k in so that I can do another 10 miles before GSR. My target time for GSR is 1:52 (7m/km) so I was looking for 1:38 for 14k and at 10k I was spot on target at 69:56. The next 2k were OK but then I started to fade and dropped back to 7:15 for the last 2k. Still I was very happy with 1:38:37 and even more overjoyed that my lovely friends completed their runs. All for one and one for all! 🤺🤺🤺

[backintime 10 Miles]

Wow another amazing run report, they are coming thick and fast today.

Really well done on your 14k in a great time too !

You seem to be right on track for your GSR : )

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to backintime]

Thank you backintime! 4.5 weeks to go. Starting to actually look forward to it 😬

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

That is a great run Sandie; sorry I was the only musketeer not on duty today. (swimming 🙄!) . The future doesn't have to be about further. Stronger, fitter and just fun will do fine. Maybe cheeky will hang up her magic wand and convert her cauldron to a nappy boiler......maybe 😉

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

I am definitely not tempted to do the full half and am looking forward to getting back to 10ks. Might try to find some more slightly wacky ones like the Wine Run for next year! At least cheekychipmunks has said she isn’t going for the marathon. Phew! Mind you, it will be just her luck to get a place at London and I don’t know if she’ll be able to resist 😂

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Your pace is phenomenal Sandie! You’re definitely going to need to bring a pile of magazines to read while you’re waiting for me at the end of the GSR! Really well done you! 🏃‍♀️👊👍

Oh, and that body transformation challenge sounds brrrrutal! 😩😩😩

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I might just get to the coffee and sticky buns before you 😂

I replied to a post on Facebook for ladies over 50 in Lincoln to take on this challenge, thinking it wouldn’t be too hard, but oh my goodness 😫 Still, if I can strengthen the old legs and glutes in the next 4 weeks, it will all help!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

You’ll be EVEN quicker!!!!! 😅😅😅

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

😂😂😂 or dead!

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

Woohoo! A full set! Well done 👍🏻💪🏻😁 especially after that workout 😉

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thanks JoJo. We’re not competitive. Oh no! 😂

[Tasha99 Marathon]

Is GSR a half marathon?

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

No, it’s 10 miles Tasha. 👍

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

No thank goodness - 10 miles! These southerners aren’t as tough as us northerners😂😂

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

💪🏽🤣

[backintime 10 Miles in reply to Sandie1961]

😂😂😂

Now I HAVE to finish my HM lol

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to backintime]

😂🤣😂

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to backintime]

And me! That’s fighting talk 😂🤣😂

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Sandie1961]

I don’t think Portsmouth is big enough for a half marathon without repeating the route or causing the city to come to a complete standstill. Thank goodness.

[TailChaser Marathon]

I wish I could have run at the same times as all of you. I didn’t know you or Dexy5 were running Sandie, but cheekychipmunks and UpTheStanley were definitely in my thoughts as I made my way up and down the Greenway. Looks like you’re well on track for GSR, you’re all going to smash it! 👊 😀

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to TailChaser]

I was keeping it quiet as I wasn’t sure I’d be able to do it. But Stanley’s and cheeky’s HM was amazing.

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Sorry, I haven’t let the cat out of the bag have I? 😳

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to TailChaser]

No worries. I just meant I didn’t want announce I was going to do it and then run only a few km. it was good to support Stanley in his quest and achieve my own goal at the same time.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

You're right on top of this - GSR should be a fun day out for you 🙂

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

I hope so Linda! The crowds helped me to a PB at Lincoln 10k, so I’m hoping the GSR crowds will keep me going to the end!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

You’re all set for the GSR Sandie, that’s great 🏃‍♀️💪 well done to you,

But I can feel how your legs must have felt after all that workout 😫 and am just surprised they could run that far afterwards!

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

So was I Irishprincess! I’ve got my 2nd workout tonight and have still got slightly painful thighs, so don’t quite know how it’s going to work. Definitely a rest day tomorrow 😃

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Sandie1961]

You’ll be a new woman by the time we see you again .

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Hopefully a few pounds lighter and a bit trimmer!

[Katnap Marathon]

10k trail run was good for the HM training! ?

Well done Sandie 😁

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Katnap]

I’m not doing HM training! No, definitely not 😂

[Katnap Marathon]

Oh, go on! Everyone else is!

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Katnap]

Nooooo!

[lexi6 10 Miles]

Blimey! Sandie as the lady said “I’ll have what she’s having” you’re amazing! Feeling a fraud on this site but after being wifi and phone signal free for several days, need a fix. 🏃‍♀️🏋️‍♀️

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to lexi6]

Not sure I can keep it up, but I don’t want to show myself up next month at the GSR!

[lexi6 10 Miles in reply to Sandie1961]

You will to the first part and you won’t to the second. 😁