17 mile run

Wow! That did feel hard towards the end. Ideally wanted 18 but it was pretty warm out there and it was a new longest distance for me. Three times around the bank I know so well. Cows, geese, butterflies, dragonflies and ships galore kept me company. Chuffed with that but my little legs ache now 😊

[Tasha99 Marathon]

Wow well done! That’s a great run! 💪🏽

[Hidden in reply to Tasha99]

Thank you! I'm feeling it a bit now 🙈

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Take 2 days off at least - I took one and regretted the slow 5k I attempted on day 2 🤣

[Hidden in reply to Tasha99]

Thank you so much. I will just do two 5m runs now on Wednesday and Friday and a 7m run Sunday but will do them all super slow.

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Great running GTFC! That is a long way😮👍 - no wonder you’re tired now!

Out of interest, how are you fuelling?

[Hidden in reply to Sandraj39]

This run I just had a small water and one SiS gel. I'll take another water and two more gels next time I go 15+. I didn't really used to have anything when I did my first few HM's. Now if I go ten miles plus I think I'll take a gel an hour.

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Just curious 🙂- I’ve never fancied gels myself. When I’m running longer distances I have mostly used water and power flapjacks (quite famous on this forum!). I have also used Tailwind which I really like too .🙂

[Hidden in reply to Sandraj39]

I've heard about Tailwind so might give it a go one time. I could take a little flapjack bar or jelly babies as well. It's all good fun though 😃

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Me too. I really look forward to the power bar. They’re delish I only do tailwind on Marathon day. Can’t afford them for owt else 🙂

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Wow that’s really not much fuel at all for that long!

[Hidden in reply to Tasha99]

It wasn't enough today if I'm honest. My water bottle is quite small too so next time I'll get another. I didn't really go out for it today, I was going to do it Friday but after one loop I felt good so carried on 😂

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Have you got a hydration vest? I really love mine 😍🤣

[Hidden in reply to Tasha99]

I've got a cheaper Aonjie one and I do like it as I put my phone in the back and it's not heavy on my tummy 🙈 it came with little water bottles and I do like it for long ones.

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Hidden]

They’re amazing value those!

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Hidden]

I got one as a gift but it’s the smallest one without side cubbies. It’s been useful during the hot spell but for my longer runs I want the Aoninjii one with more storage They’ve also got storage in front of the bottle stores as well as on the sides

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Excellent run for you today GTFC, let's face it that deep inside you soon will

want to run a 26 mile marathon, you are gradually getting there with each long run you do. 😊 🏃🏾

[Hidden in reply to AlMorr]

I might one day my friend. I got the Metric Marathon today though that you mentioned to me before 🥇😁

[Fabulous450]

I agree with the...WOW!! 🤩🤩🤩

That’s an amazing distance and time. Where could I be if I ran for 18 miles? 🤔Certainly into the next town. I wouldn’t see any ships, but maybe some canal boats 🚤.

It sounds like an amazing run!! Well done you!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️

[Hidden in reply to Fabulous450]

Thank you. I could run from my Village by the Humber to Cleethorpes! I rather like doing loops though as I know how many I need for a certain distance 😂😂😂

[Fabulous450 in reply to Hidden]

Perfect! You’ve certainly got this GTFC!! 😁❤️

[Bladerunner2049 Marathon in reply to Hidden]

As my runs get longer I'm always looking for places to run to. Driving to somewhere and running just doesn't seem right but I've done it on occasions. I spend a lot of time on mapmyrun etc, I don't like doing loops much.

I live between Winchester and Southampton, and it's exactly 21k from Winchester Cathedral to the Guildhall in Southampton. Maybe one day 🤣😉

[Hidden in reply to Bladerunner2049]

Ooooooooh! Yes. That would be lovely to aim for. I occasionally drive to a route nearby but mainly stay in the village I live in. Gosh, you're not far away from HM too!!

[Hidden in reply to Bladerunner2049]

I'm in Southampton! Earlier this year a few of us ran from Winchester to Southampton along the Itchen Navigation on a very hot day. It was our city to city run!

[Bladerunner2049 Marathon in reply to Hidden]

I did a small stretch of the itchen, just between Bramshaw and Allbrook. And from the Winchester PnR to Winchester. I can't imagine doing the whole route without twisting something 😬 but it is a lovely walk.

Hope the foot gets better soon, PF is a right pain.

[Hidden in reply to Bladerunner2049]

It was certainly trail territory and ankles went a couple of times! Lovely scenery though.

Off to minor unit with my foot as it is getting worse ☹

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

☹️

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Blimey! I’m not surprised your little legs ache after that 🏃 Really well done to you 💪 you’re really eating up the miles. What’s the plan?

I assume you’re going for that FM after all....? 🙂

[Hidden in reply to Irishprincess]

Thank you 😁 I think I may try, the last few felt tough today and was a bit of a reality check. HM is comfy now so I need to work on the miles after that. I know I've got it in me to do 20 so I'll try in a few weeks and see how I feel 😊

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

...we believe GTFC!🏃🏻😀

[Hidden in reply to Sandraj39]

😃😃😃😃😃

[Buddy34 Half Marathon]

Wow look at you go GTFC. Absolutely amazing mileage reached. Congratulations 👏👏🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️💪💪

[Hidden in reply to Buddy34]

Thank you Buddy34, slow and steady but feel great to a certain point. I need to work on the miles from 15 on as they are a bit tough for me at the moment.

[Buddy34 Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

More gels and water maybe 🤔

[Hidden in reply to Buddy34]

Absolutely! I only went for 6m but felt so good I kept going. When I feel strong like that I like to make the most of it. Up to 14 I was loving it 😁😁😁 I'll be ready next time.

[Buddy34 Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

I like the SIS gels and recently they sent me free caffeine gels along with my purchase. So I tried one out on a shorter run just to see how it was. Well let's just say I don't think i will take another . I was shaking . I don't really do well with caffeine but wanted to give it a try 😊

[Hidden in reply to Buddy34]

Oh bless you! I got SiS gels + electrolyte raspberry flavoured and they do suit me. Hey, we are both doing so well. Keep us posted on your Lejog progress 😁

[Buddy34 Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Put a post on B210k👍

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Brilliant! Rest well, basking in that hard earned glow of success 🙂

[Hidden in reply to linda9389]

Thank you Linda. Really appreciate it

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Mahoosive distance GTFC, well done! 🏃🏃🏃🏃 You’re on 🔥 at the moment. 😀

[Hidden in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I just keep going slow and steady. Thank you 😊

[SlowLoris]

Impressive progress Dean. Soon be 20. Clearly a marathon is on the cards.

[Hidden in reply to SlowLoris]

In Loris I trust!

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Book a place at next year’s Maravan ! I’m in! 👍😃

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

Well done! 👍🏻💪🏻😁

[Hidden in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thank you 😊

[Wimborne Half Marathon]

Oh just wow!!! Runners respect to you ( I am bowing 🙇‍♀️ ) fabulous run GTFC.

[Hidden in reply to Wimborne]

Thank you! The best thing is that it's nothing special. I started C25k in Nov19 then B210k both on these wonderful forums. Then up to HM and now beyond. Super Tasha99 then gave me the knowledge about heart rate training so I just plod about and get there 😊

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Fantastic GTFC!! That's a great distance! Well done! You are on track for a full for sure

[Hidden in reply to Decker]

Appreciate this my friend. Thank you!

[Hidden]

It is such a brilliant feeling to have conquered a long distance. Well done!

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

It really is, thank you 😊

All the best with your foot today.

[annettebrown Half Marathon]

Brilliant, well done!

[Hidden in reply to annettebrown]

Thank you Annette 😊

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon]

What a fantastic achievement. Well done. Congratulations on the metric marathon 🏅👏👏👏

[Hidden in reply to Cantstopmenow]

Yes! Really appreciate this. Thank you 😊

[misswobble Marathon]

Well done 💪👍🏃‍♂️

Long run to Cleethorpes. How fab! My niece was there the other day on a beautiful day, on the beach 🏖

Long runs are hard going sometimes but you can divide them up into phases and speed up a bit if you feel like it. Taking a snack and a drink always helps things along

I hope you’ve recovered well!

[Hidden in reply to misswobble]

Thank you, yes I really seem to like doing loops at the moment and each one is around 4m or 6m depending which turn I take up on the bank. I will try a little snack on my next long run just to see how I go. Really appreciate your advice 😊

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon]

Amazing run GTFC 👏👏👏I can’t believe you can get to such distances so soon after starting C25k. Love how you accidentally did 17 miles instead of 6 😳It took me nearly 2 years to get to HM. 10k is definitely my favourite distance though - anything over an hour (including other exercise such as workouts, cycling, swimming) and I start to get fed up.

[Hidden in reply to Sandie1961]

Thank you Sandie. I really appreciate this. I really like the longer ones and my favourite distance is 10 miles. I always go with how I feel now and after 6 (one loop) I didn't feel my stamina quenched enough so just kept going. When I feel good, I like to make it count as other times I may not. Nothing spectacular at all really as I go at steady 11 min mile pace roughly, some were 11.30 some quicker when I felt it, but nice and comfy really. I think the programmes on here really set me up well and since following Tasha99 advice of running much steadier looking at my heart rate I've really noticed a difference. It is still a terrific achievement to run HM distance and something nobody can ever take away from you 😊

[Run46 Half Marathon]

Well that's just ridiculous GTFC, you're on fire! I'm glad to hear you found it hard atleast, it'd be pretty crazy if you didn't 😂, good job 👏

[Hidden in reply to Run46]

Thank you so much. Gosh yes those last three miles were tough 🥵

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Lol, that's how I feel about the last 3 miles of a HM...to be fair we runners have got grit to keep going, or we're just stubborn 😆

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Staggering effort GTFC and all on the calorific equivalent of a small bag of cheese and onion crisps! Makes my next planned long trot seem like a stroll in the park. You are a machine!!👏👏👏👏👏🙂

[Hidden in reply to Beachcomber66]

Hey! As long as we keep going out there, that is the main thing. Everyone is different but we all have the same thing in common which is to do the best we can, whatever that is and to run because we want to 😊

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Exactly 👍

[Leosmit]

Have you seriously just gone from 10 miles to 17?!?! You are actually in-cred-i-ble.

I did my longest ever run (13.3k) at the weekend. Was thinking of you... my goal: ten miles, really comfy!!

[Hidden in reply to Leosmit]

You will get those 10 miles. Just read your post, honestly that is some going from you. Definitely 10 is there for you and within reach and that milestone is a crazy distance. You've come such a long way and deserve to be so pleased because by golly do you deserve it. I hope it felt ok for you.

[Leosmit in reply to Hidden]

You are such a great encourager. Thank you. Really appreciate you taking the time to give such warm, encouraging words.

[Hidden in reply to Leosmit]

No problem at all. I like to say out loud what I think and I believe in you so much. I'll be celebrating when you get there because you are ace!