Just started my Half Marathon training!

[Redcello41]

Just got back from my very first training run (3.2km/2 miles) for my first Half Marathon in March! Despite it being absolutely freezing (It was 1 degree!) I thought it went quite well. I've been itching to start training for it for ages now so am glad that I can really get my teeth back into training towards my goal!

[Whatsapp Half Marathon]

Excellent. I always do a HM in Spring just so that I have a focus for running over winter and Xmas too. Enjoy your training. It will be worth it.

[Redcello41 Half Marathon in reply to Whatsapp]

Thanks! Its difficult running in the cold and dark so I do miss the summer but am looking forward to getting stuck into training too!

[Whatsapp Half Marathon in reply to Redcello41]

I quite like it once I get going, but getting out the door in the cold and dark is not fun. The trainig plan helps - I doubt I would bother otherwise!

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Whatsapp]

Yep, you gotta have a plan 😁👍💪

[Redcello41 Half Marathon in reply to Whatsapp]

Yeah that's the great thing about a plan, is that you haven't got a choice, otherwise race day might not go as well! I find the hardest thing is getting out of bed early in the morning when it's still freezing! Once I'm actually out there and in my groove, then I'm fine! I think it's the thought of it is always the worse thing!

[misswobble Marathon]

Good! You’re off! 😃

It’s exciting 🤗🤗🤗. Have fun out there 😀

The weather will deteriorate I expect, but get out when the weather allows. It’s often icy first thing, but once some watery sunshine gets through, you get a thaw and can get out there. Take it more slowly obvs 👍

[Redcello41 Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Yes, I usually do my runs super early in the morning but it was rather frosty yesterday and I almost slipped on a drain cover! So I might have to reschedule the times that I run because of the weather, which I'm not so keen on the idea of doing really...

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Redcello41]

Don’t step on metal drain covers and grates. Wide berth! 👍. 😃

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Yay. I love starting a new plan - all fresh and exciting 😍. It'll keep you going through the winter and you can dream of spring. Good luck and enjoy. Check out Abi's post today if you fancy joining the spring HM group 🙂

[Redcello41 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Yay, thanks! Where can I find the link?

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Redcello41]

healthunlocked.com/marathon...

[Redcello41 Half Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Cool thanks!

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

That's lovely to read, well done!!

[Redcello41 Half Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Thanks!

[AnnaKarenina Metric Marathon]

Well done. The hardest part is getting your kit on, I find! I hope you enjoy the training. I loved working towards the Royal Parks HM (my first ever). Happy running.

[Redcello41 Half Marathon in reply to AnnaKarenina]

Yes that is definitely the hardest part! Feeling a bit apprehensive about my training but also looking forward to it at the same time!

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Nicely done! You’ll be great. Like miswobble says, just get your runs in where you can.