Discretion is the better part of valour

[Smile23]

Hi all

Went out for a sneaky 10k this morning in preparation for the Sunderland HM next week with a pal but boy was it hot. 25 degrees

Went out at out slow hm pace 8mins km doing fine but 2 50+women in that heat isn’t pretty 😂

We decided to call it a day at 7.5 km and run another time.

Was it the right call with a week to go? Probably methinks but my confidence is waiving. Its the first ever run I have cut short😡

On a positive note I feel that my new ghost13 are up to the job- just hope I am😬

Happy running all x

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Definitely the right call! you want to do all you can to have fresh legs for next weekend. You'll be surprised what a difference that makes. Fresh legs and a bit of race atmosphere is all you will need. You'll see! good luck.

[Smile23 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thats what I am hoping. First race ever and my first runniversary😁

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Smile23]

Oh fabulous! you will fly! it will be a definite PB and a massive achievement on your first runniversary.

[Smile23 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks. Have ran a virtual hm in 3.15 hoping adrenaline no roads and race magic can get me in under 3hrs x

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Smile23]

I bet it will!

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

I agree - listening to your body was a good call, especially in this heat!🥵Best of luck for next week!🙂

[Smile23 Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks I am hoping the running genie 🧞‍♀️ is kind with the weather too x

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to Smile23]

Next weekend looks a little cooler !🤞

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon]

Definitely the right call. With your HM only a week away, that's what you need to focus on. Might be worth looking at some HM plans to see what they suggest for the final week of tapering.

[Smile23 Half Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

Thanks. My garmin coach greg is 2x30 min easy run. Gonna go Tuesday and Thursday

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to Smile23]

Sounds good to me.

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Of course you will be and it sure was hot this weekend

[Dups Half Marathon]

You will do brilliantly. I definitely think it was a good call. I was going to run yesterday but saved it for today after I finish work, because I knew I do rubbish. I think 7.5k was amazing.

I’ll cheer you next week from work. It’s only 8miles down the road from me. I will look for your celebration post

Good luck! Enjoy your first HM 😊

[Smile23 Half Marathon in reply to Dups]

Look forward to the local support 😁