First Half Marathon Done!

[Ellesbelles85]

A year ago, I went for a 2 mile jog with a friend and barely survived! I was so disappointed, as I had already done the couch to 5k, but hadn’t run over the winter months, so I re-started the couch to 5K and just under a year later I competed in the Virtual Bath Half... and did it!l! I’m so pleased! What’s more- I’ve become an all round runner- no longer just a fair weather one and have kept up my running all year! 🏃‍♀️🤗

I love the support of the forum- love all the encouragement, advice and motivation. Thanks to you all for being with me every step of the way! So excited where my journey has taken me so far and look forward to new challenges on the horizon... now- could I do a “live” half? 🤔 ☺️🤗

[Cmoi Marathon]

Congratulations Ellesbelles85 , and I totally echo what you say. Look forward to seeing your shiny new badge too!

[Ellesbelles85 Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Thanks Cmoi! Me too- looking forward to seeing it by my name!

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Congratulations on completing your first Half Marathon, the Bath Half, you should soon see the magic words HALF MARATHON next to your username 😊 🏃🏾 🎓

[Ellesbelles85 Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Alan! I look forward to that! 😁😁

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Well done and many congratulations to you! Your first HM is such a special memory so enjoy the after glow and feel very proud of yourself 🙂 You’ve just run 13.1 miles for fun 💪

A real life event will be easier because the atmosphere will give you a real boost and added adrenaline. So yes, you absolutely should sign up for one as soon as things open up again.

[Ellesbelles85 Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Thank you Irishprincess- that is very encouraging to know.... I wondered if it would be the opposite so it’s great to hear otherwise! I shall start looking ahead to live events!!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Woohoo Ellesbelles, really well done! I’ve never run a HM race, just one in training and 3 virtuals, including Bath today! I can’t wait to run the real thing, hopefully the rescheduled Bath Half in September assuming it goes ahead. 🤞

Can’t wait to see your new badge. Bet you can’t either! 😍

[Ellesbelles85 Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks so much cheekychipmunks! Well done on running your 4th today!! 😳☺️ Good luck for the one in September- let of what puts me off is knowing Bath is quite hilly in places!! 😂 I’m originally from Suffolk- flat land- so not used to hills! 😜I am definitely inspired to try a live one though- it would be good to try something different! For now- I’ll ride on the high of the half! 🤗

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Ellesbelles85]

The Bath HM route is pretty flat actually. I went to school in Bath, and used to work there, so I made mighty sure before I entered as I know it’s famous for its hills!

Bristol is a nice flat course if you’re local to here. 😀

[Ellesbelles85 Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

That’s good to know! Thanks cheekychipmunks! ☺️

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

First of all, massive congratulations. Secondly, there's your new badge! Finally YES. YES OF COURSE you can do a 'live half' - the hardest part of that will be finding one that's actually happening, the rest will be easy. Well done on your determination and success over the last year. Here's to many more years of happy running.

[Ellesbelles85 Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda! So kind and so much encouragement! I’m psyched for this now- and excited as they start to open up again! So lovely to see it written by my name... it makes it SO real! Love these groups! xx

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Congratulations Ellesbelles85! The HM badge looks good on you! For sure you could do a "live" Half! 👍👍👍

[Ellesbelles85 Marathon in reply to Decker]

Thanks Decker! A way to go before I run an Ultra like you- but I’m loving it!!

[TailChaser Marathon]

Fabulous Elles! Huge congratulations! 👏👏👏 and you’ll absolutely love a ‘live’ half. It takes a lot of self motivation and determination to do your first HM on your own. When you do it with others spectators and the others help pull you along and give you an even bigger buzz. You won’t look back now! Well done on your amazing journey!

[Ellesbelles85 Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

Thank you so much TailChaser! I am excited to experience it all! 😊 Huge well done to you today too... 4 is amazing!! 🤗🤗

[00marks Marathon]

Congratulations on your first HM.

[Ellesbelles85 Marathon in reply to 00marks]

Thanks 00marks... well done on your HM too! Hope the weather was kind where you were!

[Speedy60 Half Marathon]

Congratulations! Fantastic achievement! 🥳🥂🍾🎉🏆If you want to do a live half and you're worried about hills, I've signed up for the Bristol half in September. It's all at sea level, so it should remind you of Suffolk. 👌

[Ellesbelles85 Marathon in reply to Speedy60]

Thanks Speedy60... that sounds like a really good plan! I’ll look into it! 😊

[Deals1 Metric Marathon]

congratulations!!

[Ellesbelles85 Marathon in reply to Deals1]

Thanks Deals1!

[Over62 Half Marathon]

Congratulations Ellesbelles85 on your 1st half marathon bask in the glory you deserve it. Take a gentle running week this week and start to plan your next one 🤔great job well done 👍👏🏃🏻‍♀️🏅🎉

[Ellesbelles85 Marathon in reply to Over62]

Thank you Over62!

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Yes you can do a real half, you complete superstar!!!!!!!

[Ellesbelles85 Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Thanks Roseabi- I look forward to my first live one!