In the training we trust????

[Smile23]

Hi all

I am coming to an end of my garmin training plan, only one 30min run to go then a virtual hm on Saturday or Sunday whichever works best for me.

The furthest I have ever ran is 10 miles. I have followed coach Greg to the letter but my lack of speed works at about 13k in 1hr 45.

I guess I have to trust the training and my new found fitness/stamina and go for it.

My guess 3hrs or so should do It but I cant help thinking its a big jump in time😳

Anyway lets see what the weekend brings and if the training is all it s cracked up to be.

Jelly babies ready ✅

Running kit ready ✅

Lets hope I am ready

Happy Tuesday everyone

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon]

Hi Smile. Good luck for your HM this weekend. Do you have a strategy for it or are you going to approach it as another training run?

[Smile23 Half Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

Morning ski. My only aim is to complete 13.1. No matter what with no walking or stopping except to cross roads, so I guess a training run. I have never competed in any race so far except virtual ones. 🤔

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to Smile23]

In that case, take it easy and I'm sure you'll be fine! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️👍

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

Good luck.

Just enjoy the run. You're more than capable at this stage, it's just a mind game now. 👍🏻😉

[Smile23 Half Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Morning jojo

I guess I should of added mmd ready? To my list. I can see that. Good job The stubborn side of me wont give up😳

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

If you can run 10 miles you can run a HM plus you’ve followed a training plan so you’ll be absolutely tickety boo.

Good luck, enjoy it and prepare to feel epic when you’ve finished 🍀💪

[Smile23 Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks IP

The mind will feel epic. Not sure about the rest of me 😂looking forward to it though.

[RunWillie Marathon]

Cheering you on Smile23 😊

[Smile23 Half Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

Thanks RW

Will remember your cheers when I am struggling 😁

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Exciting Smile! 👏👏

You can absolutely complete your HM. Conserve your energy by starting off at a super relaxed pace and maintaining it, fuel up before you need it - I tend to start popping jelly babies and having sips of water at around 10k - and pick a known route where there are no nasty surprises, especially in the latter stages! No one wants a massive hill at 18k! 🥵

One word of warning - and I’ve heard it said by others too - 17k is often where a bit of a wall hits. My theory is that you’ve passed the big 10 mile milestone, but there’s still 4.1k to go which seems far when your legs are waning. Dig deep if that happens, you’re so close! Oh, and make sure you register that final 0.10k - some run to 13.2k just to be sure!

Have FUN and tell us all about it! ❤️

[Smile23 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks for the tips Cheeky

I have already scoped out my route wit only a few hills which I know I can manage normally. It consists of a combination of my normal routes looped around home.

My philosophy is I am never to far from home and I always can quit if I really want to (never happened yet)It also works with well I know I can run this its only .....km

So I am hopeful and excited ish

Will report after.

Oh and I will receive a st George s day medal too

Win win

[nowster Metric Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I can attest to that. It was about that point that things started getting quite hard last Sunday when I was running 18km.

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

"No one wants a massive hill at 18k! 🥵"

This is true cheekychipmunks . Those of us who are not very bright instead put in a hill at 15k-18k, with the biggest chunk of elevation at 17k. 😵 It didn't seem as steep when I was driving up it! 🤯

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Noooo! 😱😅

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Oh yes! I even went back and did the same hill a week later, but shortened the route so the ascent started around 7k rather than at 15k.

[PurpleFish59]

I did the coach Greg plan and had a lot of similar doubts. It did take me up to 10 miles on a 2 hour easy run and my target time was 2:20 so not such a big leap, but it stopped scheduling long runs almost 2 months before my race date.

I needn’t have worried though as I beat my target time by 6 minutes. If the coloured circle on you Garmin coach screen shows confidence in the green or higher, you will be fine! You have to remember every run prepares you not just the long ones. Good luck and remember to enjoy it 💪🏻🏃🏻‍♀️😊

[Smile23 Half Marathon in reply to PurpleFish59]

Ooh just checked and Greg doesnt have any colour on my app. Guess he hasnt got an opinion!

Just going to take it slow. My guess 3 hours would be a result x

[PurpleFish59 in reply to Smile23]

Possibly it only does that if you set a time goal? I’ve no doubt you will do it though. It’s “only a parkrun more” once you done 10 miles 😁

[Smile23 Half Marathon in reply to PurpleFish59]

Maybe that is the difference Have just set completion. Never done a parkrun...... yet!

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Smile23]

Parkrun is about to re-start! I got the memo yesters 🙂

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

You've got this. Just as with C25K, believe in the plan. Forget time and take it steady. Look forward to hearing all about it!

[Smile23 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks. Thats what i am thinking x

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

Oh, don't forget, if you want some support on the way round download the RunGo app and use the HUHM virtual hm landmarks London tour, that way you'll have support and cheers as you go!

[Smile23 Half Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Ooh might give that a go. 80s rock music too x

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Smile23]

I wasn't able to use the music playlist but the commentary was lovely 👍🏻

[nowster Metric Marathon]

I may be running HM distance on Saturday morning too. I'm actually planning a 20km run but have chosen a route that would allow me to continue for the extra distance if I feel I'm not on the verge of collapsing in a heap.

[Smile23 Half Marathon in reply to nowster]

So we could both have a hm at the weekey😁

[nowster Metric Marathon in reply to Smile23]

Aye! Best of luck. It's definitely a stretch.

[misswobble Marathon in reply to nowster]

I might do it today. I’m wanting distractions ☺️

[nowster Metric Marathon in reply to misswobble]

I don't have the time for a 2½ hour run today. I have one of those job things. 🤣

[Smile23 Half Marathon in reply to nowster]

Me neither I am messaging when I should be playing with denture teeth😜

[misswobble Marathon in reply to nowster]

Work puts such a crimp on one’s day I find 😁

[Smile23 Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Shocking isnt it?🤣🤣🤣

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Smile23]

I’d be gawping out the window all the time, while glancing at the clock 🙂

[Week7 Half Marathon]

I'm really pleased to see this post.Sounds like you are a week ahead of me on the same plan. My longest run was 11miles a couple of weeks ago but the runs have been getting shorter since. I am due to run the HM on 1 May and having the same doubts as you.Good luck this weekend. Looking forward to reading about your success! The replies from the more experienced runners are very encouraging_just what I needed to read.

[misswobble Marathon]

You’ll be ready if you’ve followed the training plan 💪😃👍

It’s going to be fun!

You can do your planning but things can change on the run, so be open-minded 🙂.

Go steady 👍

[Smile23 Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Thanks thats whyI have picked the route I have. Steady is my middle name😁

[Cmoi Marathon]

You can do this Smile23 , you've done the training and we're all cheering you on!

[Smile23 Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Thanks I am going to have a whole virtual crowd 😁

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

We sure will! 💪👍😃

[Smile23 Half Marathon]

Morning w7

Yes this forum is the best font of knowledge for us ! You know we shouldnt have doubts because the training plans we have followed have all worked.

I think I am looking forward to tomorrow 😂good luck for May 1st

We have got this👍

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to Smile23]

Good luck tomorrow-no pressure, but I'm relying on you!

[Smile23 Half Marathon in reply to Week7]

Thanks🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣