Well I did it!

[Speedy60]

I can't believe I've run a half marathon and I'm disappointed with myself! I wanted it to be faster, but hey I was better prepared than last time. 😊

[Timotea]

That’s amazing .

[Speedy60 Half Marathon in reply to Timotea]

Thank you Timotea. I amaze myself!

[Buddy34 Half Marathon]

Congratulations Speedy60. A HM is a long way and time on your feet. You did amazing 👏👏👏👏💪💪

[Speedy60 Half Marathon in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks Buddy. It's a bit like hitting your head against a brick wall - nice when you stop! 🥴

[PurpleFish59 in reply to Speedy60]

Haha this made me chuckle as it’s exactly how I felt! Bask in that post HM glow all day as you so deserve it! And eat lots of delicious things 😋

[Speedy60 Half Marathon in reply to PurpleFish59]

Thanks. I feel a lot better about watching rubbish tv for the afternoon. 😊

[Peter44 10 Miles]

Well done, on your HM, was reading your post, after your first one 🤔 once a year eh! 🤣 i'm hoping to get there, just taking it slow atm, your time looks ok to me.

[Speedy60 Half Marathon in reply to Peter44]

The first one was last year's and this one is this year's. 🤣 It's a bit like when I came out of the labour suite with my first son. I can clearly remember thinking, 'well I hope you're going to enjoy being an only child.' I then went on to have two more!

Seriously, I was inspired by listening to Eddie Izzard on the runpod podcast. He was saying the reason people can't run marathons regularly is because they don't; they run one and then stop. I will never run a marathon, but it did get me thinking, if I don't keep doing long distances, it will always be hard (not that I found this one any easier than the first 🤔).

You will get there. I just ran my one long run a week longer and longer. Once I got to 16km, I went for it. Consistency is the key. Good luck!

[Peter44 10 Miles in reply to Speedy60]

My wife said that, then had twins! 🤣I was doing the same as you, increasing my long run a bit each run, got to 16k, a few weeks ago, slowed down a bit, with the weather, and a slight groin strain, i do prefer, longer/slower runs!

[Speedy60 Half Marathon in reply to Peter44]

I like the long slow runs. I've been attacking the local hills over the last couple of weeks too.Once you've done 16km a couple of times, you are ready for a half, I reckon.

[Peter44 10 Miles in reply to Speedy60]

Was thinking of another 16k soon, might stick to 10k for next few runs, then maybe push it further again, i know i can do it, just dont want to push too much, but sometimes it just happens! 🤷‍♂️

[Speedy60 Half Marathon in reply to Peter44]

My first one was completely unplanned, it was just a good day to keep going. I was more nervous this time because I knew what I'd set a goal and that meant I might fail. My advice would be to just go out prepared to do a long run and see where it takes you - literally. I do play mind games with myself though. This time when it got tough at about 15km, I kept repeating 'just run the mile you're in' to the rhythm of my feet. You'll find something that works for you.

[Peter44 10 Miles in reply to Speedy60]

I know what you mean, it's the unplanned ones, which are the best! 😊

[Hidden]

Speedy, that’s totally fantastic, plenty of time to be happy with your next one 😉🤗

[Speedy60 Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Thanks, I feel a bit better about it now I've recovered a bit.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Whoop whoop 🎈🎉🥳 Forget about time, you ran 13 miles! For fun! Congratulations to you and very well done.

[Speedy60 Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Define 'fun' 🤔

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Speedy60]

😂😂

[Jericho2332 Half Marathon]

Well done! I did my first one yesterday 😁👍🏻 the legs hate me today 🤣 hope yours fare a bit better 🤞🏻😁

[Speedy60 Half Marathon in reply to Jericho2332]

Yoga with Adrienne on YouTube put me right last time. 👍

[Madge50 Marathon]

Never say never! You never know what might creep up on you 😂🏃‍♀️ Seriously, we’ll done, nothing wrong with that, perfectly good as far as I can see!👏👍💪🏃‍♀️

Mx

[Speedy60 Half Marathon in reply to Madge50]

Thank you. Not bad for an old 'un, I guess. I feel a bit better now I've had a bath and some food.

[Catho78 10 Miles]

Congratulations, that’s an awesome achievement! Celebrate in style, very inspirational 🏆🎉

[Speedy60 Half Marathon in reply to Catho78]

Thank you. 18 months ago I couldn't run a bath. If I can run a half marathon, anybody can. Best wishes x

[Catho78 10 Miles in reply to Speedy60]

Lol, I like it. I’m aiming for a half marathon by April, you make me believe it is possible so thanks. 14K is the plan tomorrow. Rest up well, enjoy the refeeding lol

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

🙂👏👏👏Brilliant stuff Speedy! 💪🙂

[Speedy60 Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you x

[Raspberrypink Half Marathon]

Well done. Half a marathon is a long way . You are fab 😊👏🏼👍🏼

[Speedy60 Half Marathon in reply to Raspberrypink]

Thanks. It sure felt like a long way x

[00marks Marathon]

Congratulations, thats brilliant!

[Speedy60 Half Marathon in reply to 00marks]

Thanks x

[dijep]

Congratulations Speedy. I was reading your response on the Spring group yesterday, so glad you did it again! Hope the jelly babies helped 😊

[Speedy60 Half Marathon in reply to dijep]

Thanks. I took 11 jelly babies out with me and from 10km on had one every km. It was more a reward for makingthe distance, but t least I didn't get home feeling faint this time. I really struggle from about 17km though. It's obviously physical but I think it's also psychological. I kept remembering Eddie Izzard saying it's 90% psychological, the other 10% is in your head. He got me through.👍

[Lifluf]

Very impressive Speedy60! Don't put yourself down. It's a real achievement 👍

[Speedy60 Half Marathon in reply to Lifluf]

Thanks x

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Fabulous! Sorry I missed this yesterday! that's a great run and definitely nothing to be disappointed about there, shame on you for such feelings 😍!!! That's a very respectable pace for a Half Marathon it's a flipping long way!Having said that, if you fancy running a faster Half Marathon ... well, what's stopping you? Maybe not this week, maybe not this season, but one day!

[Speedy60 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

I have a bit more perspective on it today. Quite pleased with myself, thanks x

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Speedy60]

So you should be! 🥰