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Smile23Half Marathon
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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 time๐Ÿ˜ณ

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

Jelly babies ready โœ…

Running kit ready โœ…

Lets hope I am ready

Happy Tuesday everyone

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SkiMonday profile image
SkiMondayUltramarathon

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 profile image
Smile23Half Marathonโ€ข in reply toSkiMonday

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. ๐Ÿค”

SkiMonday profile image
SkiMondayUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toSmile23

In that case, take it easy and I'm sure you'll be fine! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘

GoGo_JoJo profile image
GoGo_JoJoUltramarathon

Good luck.

Just enjoy the run. You're more than capable at this stage, it's just a mind game now. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜‰

Smile23 profile image
Smile23Half Marathonโ€ข in reply toGoGo_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 up๐Ÿ˜ณ

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon

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

Good luck, enjoy it and prepare to feel epic when youโ€™ve finished ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ’ช

Smile23 profile image
Smile23Half Marathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Thanks IP

The mind will feel epic. Not sure about the rest of me ๐Ÿ˜‚looking forward to it though.

RunWillie profile image
RunWillieMarathon

Cheering you on Smile23 ๐Ÿ˜Š

Smile23 profile image
Smile23Half Marathonโ€ข in reply toRunWillie

Thanks RW

Will remember your cheers when I am struggling ๐Ÿ˜

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon

Exciting Smile! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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! ๐Ÿฅต

One word of warning - and Iโ€™ve heard it said by others too - 17k is often where a bit of a wall hits. My theory is that youโ€™ve passed the big 10 mile milestone, but thereโ€™s still 4.1k to go which seems far when your legs are waning. Dig deep if that happens, youโ€™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! โค๏ธ

Smile23 profile image
Smile23Half Marathonโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

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 profile image
nowsterMetric Marathonโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

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

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

"No one wants a massive hill at 18k! ๐Ÿฅต"

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. ๐Ÿ˜ต It didn't seem as steep when I was driving up it! ๐Ÿคฏ

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Noooo! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿ˜…

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

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 profile image
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 neednโ€™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 ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜Š

Smile23 profile image
Smile23Half Marathonโ€ข in reply toPurpleFish59

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 profile image
PurpleFish59โ€ข in reply toSmile23

Possibly it only does that if you set a time goal? Iโ€™ve no doubt you will do it though. Itโ€™s โ€œonly a parkrun moreโ€ once you done 10 miles ๐Ÿ˜

Smile23 profile image
Smile23Half Marathonโ€ข in reply toPurpleFish59

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

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toSmile23

Parkrun is about to re-start! I got the memo yesters ๐Ÿ™‚

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathon

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 profile image
Smile23Half Marathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

Thanks. Thats what i am thinking x

GoGo_JoJo profile image
GoGo_JoJoUltramarathon

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 profile image
Smile23Half Marathonโ€ข in reply toGoGo_JoJo

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

GoGo_JoJo profile image
GoGo_JoJoUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toSmile23

I wasn't able to use the music playlist but the commentary was lovely ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

nowster profile image
nowsterMetric 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 profile image
Smile23Half Marathonโ€ข in reply tonowster

So we could both have a hm at the weekey๐Ÿ˜

nowster profile image
nowsterMetric Marathonโ€ข in reply toSmile23

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

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply tonowster

I might do it today. Iโ€™m wanting distractions โ˜บ๏ธ

nowster profile image
nowsterMetric Marathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

I don't have the time for a 2ยฝ hour run today. I have one of those job things. ๐Ÿคฃ

Smile23 profile image
Smile23Half Marathonโ€ข in reply tonowster

Me neither I am messaging when I should be playing with denture teeth๐Ÿ˜œ

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply tonowster

Work puts such a crimp on oneโ€™s day I find ๐Ÿ˜

Smile23 profile image
Smile23Half Marathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Shocking isnt it?๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toSmile23

Iโ€™d be gawping out the window all the time, while glancing at the clock ๐Ÿ™‚

Week7 profile image
Week7Half 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 profile image
misswobbleMarathon

Youโ€™ll be ready if youโ€™ve followed the training plan ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ‘

Itโ€™s going to be fun!

You can do your planning but things can change on the run, so be open-minded ๐Ÿ™‚.

Go steady ๐Ÿ‘

Smile23 profile image
Smile23Half Marathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Thanks thats whyI have picked the route I have. Steady is my middle name๐Ÿ˜

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathon

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

Smile23 profile image
Smile23Half Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Thanks I am going to have a whole virtual crowd ๐Ÿ˜

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

We sure will! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Smile23 profile image
Smile23Half 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 ๐Ÿ˜‚good luck for May 1st

We have got this๐Ÿ‘

Week7 profile image
Week7Half Marathonโ€ข in reply toSmile23

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

Smile23 profile image
Smile23Half Marathonโ€ข in reply toWeek7

Thanks๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

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