Autumn 2020 Half Marathon Group 😍 A stormy catch-up, and a VIRTUAL 10 MILE SIGN UP!!!

[roseabi]

Hey you lovely runners!

There's another storm raging outside as I type, so stay safe out there! There aren't even any windsurfers on the sea at the moment - the photo was taken by mr roseabi the other day (it's not me in the pic, sadly) 😄

How are you getting on with your training? Tell us all about it!!!

Check out our Woohoo boards for the results of the virtual runs so far, and let us know if you have a result to add:

healthunlocked.com/marathon...

★★★ I am sorry if the virtual fixtures do not quite fit in with your training plan, but here's a PRO TIP: Training plans are not set in stone. If you want to fit a tune-up race into your schedule move things around and make it work! As long as it doesn't cause too much of an increase in your weekly distance (i.e. you should be close to achieving the distance of the tune-up race if you haven't already) you're golden!

★ VIRTUAL 10 MILE RUN AUGUST 31ST - SEPTEMBER 6TH

LET US KNOW in the comments if you are planning to join in with the next virtual run! Please add a separate comment, it's much easier to spot 😊😊😊

And have a great week!

roseabi & linda9389 xxx

August 25th, 2020

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Autumn 2020 Half Marathon Group list: docs.google.com/spreadsheet...

HUHM Strava Group: strava.com/clubs/HUHMa20

Previous posts:

Welcome: healthunlocked.com/marathon...

Let’s get to know each other and a word about training plans: healthunlocked.com/marathon....

Admin and experimenting with food: healthunlocked.com/marathon...

Getting the most out of your training & Strava Club: healthunlocked.com/marathon...

Loomergencies and other tummy troubles: healthunlocked.com/marathon...

The Long Run: healthunlocked.com/marathon...

So, let's plan some virtual runs!: healthunlocked.com/marathon...

Some dates, gel gossip, and Jeff's dirty tricks! healthunlocked.com/marathon...

Injury prevention: healthunlocked.com/marathon...

Recovery food!!!: healthunlocked.com/marathon...

Brain training for mental strength!!!: healthunlocked.com/marathon...

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon]

I was meant to be running this morning, but there was no way I was going out in that.

Yes please to the 10-miler. Not sure what you mean by a separate comment though.

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Stephen_UK]

It's ok, it's just that some people post quite long comments, and if they include within that comment that they would like to run in a virtual race, it is quite easy to miss that request! So it's handy for me if they post their news in one comment, and do the virtual run request in a separate one 😊😊😊

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Ah, I see! Thanks.

[David_G Metric Marathon]

Hi Roseabi, can you put me down for the 10 mile next week please? I’m not exactly sure what day I’ll do it, that depends on the weather😕

I ran another 10K yesterday while I was down in Weymouth, then travelled back to Bognor. Although it was windy and wet it was nothing like today!💨☔️

Other than that, everything’s going well so far and I’m using these runs towards my LEJOG challenge🏃‍♂️

Good luck everyone!🙂👍

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to David_G]

Gotcha!

[misswobble Marathon]

Peeing it down and windy but I’m heading out for a 3k tempo run so shouldn’t get too wet 🌪😁

Have a good week everyone 😃👍🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to misswobble]

Sounds refreshing! xx

[misswobble Marathon in reply to roseabi]

I got drowned 😁

Got back in, dried off and did a strength thing on YouTube for 30 mins. I missed last friday’s so playing catch-up

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon]

I ran 7.89 miles yesterday but haven't done 10 miles for 3 or 4 weeks.

I'm trying to decide whether to try for 10 miles on thursday and see how I get on, or to just go for it and commit to 10 miles next week.

I know its my decision, but any thoughts would be helpful. 😊

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Cantstopmenow]

Commit! 👍💪😊

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Cantstopmenow]

You can do this! 👊 😀

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Cantstopmenow]

Go ooooooooooon 😄

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Committed 😃

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Cantstopmenow]

Good stuff 😊😊😊

[Hidden in reply to Cantstopmenow]

You can do it but maybe next week if you've just done nearly 8?

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Wow, are those the conditions you were out in yesterday? Much kudos!!!

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

Ha no, there was hardly any wind yesterday - but that can make it difficult too!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to roseabi]

You described it as 'choppy' - I wondered if that was what you had meant and was very impressed for a while there 😀

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

It was very choppy, but not as wavy and windy as in that photo 😊

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Yes please! I’ll do a 10 miler next week - and it’ll go towards chipping away at my total of 874 miles to John O’Groats! (Currently at 36.61! 🤣)

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Gotcha! xx

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Please put me down for 10 miles next week. I haven't raced 10 miles since GSR 2018, and that's still my nemesis run; despite everything it still grieves me a lot!!! So, HUv10m I'm coming for you, there's a score to be settled (nothing quite like pulicly setting yourself up for disappointment 🤒 🤪 😃) !!!

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

Yay, gotcha! xx

[Hidden in reply to linda9389]

You got it!! Go get em rrrrrrr!

[PurpleFish59]

I’m on a cut back week next week and off on a camping trip to the Lake District. Should manage plenty of miles of hiking and cycling for cross training but no 10 mile run for me. Having a few issues this week with tight hip flexors but I’m stretching them 3-4 times a day. Overall can’t complain too much! Good luck to everyone taking on the 10 miles!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to PurpleFish59]

Stretching hip flexors is the yummiest stretch of all 😊

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon]

Ok. 10 miles for me too next week !!

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Cantstopmenow]

Ha gotcha! xx

[TailChaser Marathon]

Much as I’d love to and it really galls me to say it, I’m not sure I’m up to 10 miles next week. I will get there soon though as I’m not missing out on that bling!

All the best to everyone signing up! 💪💪💪

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

There'll be another one along in a couple of weeks 👍when hopefully your achilles will be happier

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to linda9389]

That’s what I’m hoping 🤞🤞👍

[Kevin41 Half Marathon]

let’s do it!! Please add me - It will be my 3rd 10 miles only and is a distance I’ve been avoiding after over doing it. This gives me the excuse to try again!!

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Kevin41]

Gotcha!

[ElleRee Ultramarathon]

I have discovered rubber toe caps to save my toe nails. My little toes still swell up and hurt after running. I am linking my training with a friend and it has helped a lot- feels less into dating than before. I am using protein powders before morning runs and after evening runs and they have helped maintaining my energy levels. I am a slow runner but happy with my progress 😀

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to ElleRee]

Are you sure your shoes are big enough in the toe-box? You seem to be having such a lot of bother. I sometimes get a black toenail after a long run (20k or more) and think it's because I curl my toes so the end of my toe is actually banging on the base of my shoe. I now try to make a conscious effort to keep my toes spread out and relaxed and it has really helped. But the little toes sound more like it could be insufficient space. May be worth getting them checked again.

[ElleRee Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

My feet feel bigger than they used to be when I ran shorter distances

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to ElleRee]

The longer you run, the warmer your feet and the more they swell. I got to 13k in my first air of running shoes before I experienced my first black toenail! Since then I have always had a half size bigger and get much further 😀

[ElleRee Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

I used larger trainers and no feet pains this evening. Thank you 😊

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to ElleRee]

Fantastic!!!

[OnlineTwin Half Marathon]

OK, I’m in for my first 10-miler ...

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to OnlineTwin]

Gotcha!

[Run46 Half Marathon]

After a bit of ill health, a few niggles and some running shoe issues I'm crossing fingers that the gods are smiling on me and I manage my virtual 13.1 this weekend 🤞

Assuming that goes to plan I'm hoping to join you guys on your next 10 mile run in a few weeks 😊

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Run46]

Best wishes! xx

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Run46]

Good luck!!!! We'll be cheering you on round every corner 😊

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thank you 😊

[Daiwalker Marathon]

Hi Roseabi! Could you put me down for the following please:

10km today (26th) - I'll post back here with an update after the run.

10mile

Regarding 10km on 23rd

I didn't have my name down for it but I ran one of my better 10km on 23rd. Could I go on that list please? I managed a 56 min 17 sec. Not sure if you can see the workout here - endomondo.com/users/3486639...

Not sure if we need to provide proof?

Thanks!

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Daiwalker]

Hi!

These virtual runs are meant to be something we do together so we can cheer one another along, and although I have set up results boards and medals for people to enjoy after their race, there is little point in adding someone retrospectively. However I will put your 10k of the 23rd on that board since you have asked.

Have awarded you your v10K medal - congratulations!!!

I have added today's 10k to the board - GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN!!! And let me know when you're done 😊😊😊

You don't need to provide proof, and I will not go looking for your results, so you will have to tell me about it on one of my posts - or post your own race report!

Which of the 10 Mile races will you be taking part in? Or both?

[Bubs1671 10 Miles]

Please add me to the 10 mile next week. Thanks🤞🙋‍♀️

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Bubs1671]

Gotcha!

[Katnap Marathon]

Ow! You twisted my arm! 😅

Go on then... Katnap for the 10 miler! 🐱x10

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Katnap]

😂😂😂👍

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Katnap]

Gotcha!

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon]

I’d like to think I could do this, but the old frame just can’t cope with anything much over 10km these days. Never say never though and I may push on later in the year.

So I shall bow out at this point and wish you all well on your 10milers. I’ll be waving my Pom Poms for you all at the side of the road. 👏👏👏

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to RunBrianRun]

That's only cos you go so FAST 😂

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

I can’t help myself. 😂

[Runnellrun 10 Miles]

Hello, could you put me down to complete a half marathon this autumn. My race is on 14th November

Thank you x

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Runnellrun]

Wonderful, I will add you to our HM group list now. Which HM is it? If you use strava you may want to join our HUHM autumn 2020 strava club too - just send a request to join (if your strava name is very different you will have to give us a clue on here, either by private chat or in one of these comments as we only accept HU users we recognise).

[Runnellrun 10 Miles in reply to linda9389]

Thank you!

My name is nilema begum on Strava. I’ve just sent a request x

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Runnellrun]

Got you! You should have access now. There's a who's who post you can comment on if you wish so everyone knows who you are 🙂

[Runnellrun 10 Miles in reply to linda9389]

And it’s the Kempton park horse racecourse one on 14 November

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Runnellrun]

Brilliant! A real life race!!!

[David_G Metric Marathon]

Hi Roseabi, I completed my HUHM 10 mile challenge run this morning🏃‍♂️ I’m back in Bognor now so I ran a very scenic route to the seafront then along the esplanade🏖where there was a travelling funfair🎡 Happily the wind had died down overnight but it was a little chilly😱 Anyway, I finished in 1:44:07 so I’m pleased with that😀

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to David_G]

WooHoo! Brilliant. Here's your new medal 🙂