We notice from replies to Irish Princess’s latest weekly chat post that lots of us are aiming for a half marathon this autumn. For some it may be the first, whilst others are veterans with many previous half marathons to their name. But right now we’re all in the same boat; either choosing a plan or just starting out in the early weeks of training!!!
★ A new group for autumn 2021
We’d love to set up another HM group so we can once again share our experiences, our questions and our support.
It will be slightly different to previous years insofar as we won’t be writing weekly posts for the group; instead please do let us know how it’s going in the weekly chat or in posts of your own (particularly if you have specific questions, issues or useful information to share).
★ Lots of useful information from previous groups
There’s lots of info in previous group posts which you can search for on this forum, but there are two pinned posts that you may find particularly useful (especially if this will be your first HM):
Training for a Half Marathon; from choosing a training plan to hanging your bling 🏅 healthunlocked.com/marathon... (collated from the spring 2020 HM group)
★ Tell us your plans; we'll set up a group list
To kick the group off, just let us know what you are aiming for:
- The date and name of your event (if you have one in mind)
- The training plan you are following (whether you’ve chosen an existing one or made up your own - or perhaps you’re winging it this time!)
- Whether this is your first HM
We’ll add your details to an autumn 2021 group list so you can look for ideas or maybe see if anyone is doing the same event as you! You can find the list here: docs.google.com/spreadsheet...
★ Another virtual HUHM event?
Finally, we wondered if anyone would be interested in another HU virtual event this autumn? If there is enough interest we will put something together again. Just let us know in the comments below!
So, to anyone aiming for a HM this autumn, let us know what you're aiming for in the comments below, good luck, have fun and remember, you’re never alone! Keep sharing!!!
I'll kick this off with my event - I have Oxford HM on 17th October (I had it on my calendar as 10th, it was only when adding myself to this group list that I realised my mistake, oops!!!).
Not too sure about a plan, but - as I currently have the luxury of 16 weeks to train - I'm considering this Coach Mag 16 week HM plancoachmag.co.uk/half-maratho... No, I'm not aiming for sub 2 hour, so I will be adjusting the recommended paces!!!
This will be my fourth real HM event if it goes ahead (and at my third time of trying Oxford - attempt one was abandoned for a stress fracture, attempt two because of Covid, so here's to third time lucky).
I'm almost certainly ditching my ultra now, so hopefully won't be as broken for Oxford as I'd expected. You'll either be broken or you'll storm the half ... I'm betting on the latter 😍
Hi Linda. Hope all’s well with you. Really pleased to see you doing this group. Thank you as always for organising.
I am running the much-delayed (over a year now) London Landmarks HM on 1st August. My first official event, even though I’ve now done the distance a few times. Just five weeks to go!
I’m kicking myself this week, as I ran 18km without realising it, when I could have gone a bit further and ticked off my HM.
Our town’s annual HM has been binned for good 🤨🙄 The replacement race is 10k, which I will probably do to support the event. Bit miffed as no-one got asked which they’d prefer 🙁
Still, looking on the bright side it gives you something to do in the next week or two!!!Shame about the local event though, must've been great having an HM on the doorstep.
It started off as a marathon! That was binned amid some turmoil over the route.
The HM was then very popular, but the new organiser wants more runners to make it more inclusive, and sees 10km as the way to achieve it. I hope it works out as he and his staff put so much effort into it
Strolling down the road to the start line is lovely. The race won’t go past my house anymore though so I’ve lost my supporters on the street. My road was “the party zone” which was a real boost between 10 and 11k
Yes they’re so and so’s. Last time I ran the half we thought it was over the bridge to the finish line. No! We had to do several laps of the entire park! Folks were throwing up 🤮🤢. Not me I hasten to add 😇
Big Half for me - postponed to 22 August so not really Autumn, could be a hot summer HM. I have 8 weeks to get fit again after my bike crash 3 weeks ago and I tried my new hydration vest yesterday on a hot sweaty 10k.Today my thighs are killing me, I'm so out of condition after a 2 week break from exercise.
I'm using the plan that Big Half sent me. It's more of a beginners plan so suited to how I feel right now.
Ooh that sounds tough. It won't last though, you'll get the fitness back before you know it! Good luck though. I just unpacked a new hydration vest - fingers crossed I don't have the same chafing issues with this one!!!
decathlon.co.uk/p/trail-run... bought this one. Spent a long time adjusting it in front of the mirror before I set off with the bladder about half full. No chafing on the first test outing!
Yay so happy to read this post! Thank you 😃 I'm training (again) for my first HM, no event planned. I'm on the NRC plan and according to them I've just finished the '11 weeks to go' set of runs. Would love a HUHM virtual event if possible since I missed the last one due to injury but I guess a lot of people will have signed up for actual events now that things are opening up a bit more.Good luck everyone!
Sounds like a great start. Keep body-checking for any signs of niggles and hopefully the half marathon will be yours this time. Interest in a virtual HUHM noted 😊
I'm inching again towards the HM distance having had a setback in late April (tight hamstrings and pulled adductor).
There's no event. It is purely a personal challenge, extending the long weekend runs using the 10% rule, whilst doing three or four shorter runs during the week.
I've been doing a few 10km runs over the last few weeks, then last week I did 12km, and yesterday 15km.
Next weekend is planned as 16.1km (10 miles), the following at 18km. I've done both of those distances before.
The one after that is planned as 20km with the possibility of plodding the extra 1.1km to make it a HM if I'm feeling up to it.
The weekend after may see the resumption of parkruns...
Brilliant timing! I’ve been putting together an actual plan for the first time ever and worked on it yesterday, a proper hand written/drawn week-by-week plan 😇
I’ll post it when it’s finished as I promised some folks here that I would.
Count me in please Linda. I’ve got the Bristol HM on 19 September and will hopefully meet up with cheekychipmunks at last 🙂 Although I’ve done a few HM’s on my own this will be my first official event.
I’ve never followed a plan to completion apart from C25K and I don’t really get on with them so this will be a new experience for me 🙂
But being part of a group again will be the icing on the cake. Thanks for organising 😍
I’m looking at the RW training pace calculator plus my own recent stats plus and old ASICS plan I found hanging around…. I’m getting a bit confused…. ☹️
I looked at what GHMP I would need to get a PR (by a millisecond or two, nothing pushy). But then I guessed a similar adjustment to steady and temp paces as defined by the plan; and the tempo looks way beyond me! so either, I calculated wrong, or I'll improve as I go or ... I'm not going to PB 😕😀 Maybe it's time for me to look at another plan that doesn't make me face up to anything just yet!!!
It’s so frustrating Linda. I’m making an appointment to see my podiatrist because I can’t work out where else mine are coming from. I’m not running long runs, I’ve got new shoes, I had a sports massage, I’ve rolled, stretched, etc. He “reconditioned” my orthotics in January but I couldn’t see him face to face for a treadmill analysis so I’m thinking perhaps that’s the reason for the niggles. They maybe need a little adjustment. I’m praying that’s the reason….
I've volunteered to marshal at the Bristol HM (if the ParkRun crew ever get around to reading their emails). Figure I'm already fit enough to do marshalling 😎
I'm also planning to squeeze in a 10k for the world record attempt that day.
Just noticed this SkiMonday ! You'll need to cheer Irishprincess and myself on! I won't have Flossie with me this time, but maybe you'll still recognise me. I know I'll recognise you, so I'll keep an eye out! Note: I won't be near the front .... or middle of the pack!
Hi cheekychipmunks I think I'd recognise you although it might be tricky if there are a lot of runners around. Must admit, people often seem to recognise me more easily than I do them. I've never met Irishprincess so I'd struggle to recognise her.
Still haven't heard back from ParkRun about the marshalling. I'm down as timekeeper for Pomphrey Hill at the end of the month (literally, on the 31st), so I'll try and find out what's happening then. Hopefully by then, I'll be able to run down to Pomphrey.
Yay Linda, count me in (again!) 👏👏 As Irishprincess has already mentioned, I’m entered in the Bristol HM on September 19th. I was originally down for the 10k, but transferred to the HM a) to meet IP at last, and b) because Bath has postponed yet again to March next year.
I’m actually following a proper plan this time round. I picked the NRC one which is 14 weeks, but it popped me in at 12 weeks to go when I input my race date. I’ve just completed W1 and so far, so good. I have a weird running week coming up as we’re going away for a few days to Devon. I’ll take my gear and see what I can do (hilly Dartmoor might be a challenge!) Still, I ran the maximum 5 runs this week, so if this week ends up being less, it won’t matter too much. 😀
Good luck for Bristol, CC. Looking forward to hearing all about it. You are so organised with your plans! Am I the only one making it up as I go along?
Thank you Stephen, but this is the first plan I’ve followed since the Magic 10 and I’ve run HM distance several times. I’m curious to see if this plan makes a difference. It’s certainly nice being told which run to do next. It takes away the guesswork! 😅
Fabulous! I looked at the NRC plans but I don't want to run 5 times a week and it didn't seem to be a changeable variable so I quickly gave up! Have a lovely time away and enjoy your running tourism!
Thanks Linda. It does say it’s flexible and you don’t need to run 5 times. 2 are recovery and 2 are speed, so you can drop one each of those. That’s what I’m going to do on tight weeks - like the one coming up. 😀
Ahh OK. I see ComfortNotSpeed is following the same plan but without one of the recovery runs. One thing that would annoy me is that my phone and my watch are very different when it comes to GPS ... NRC always finishes ahead of my watch.Maybe I'll take another look though.
I'm on the NRC plan also doing 3 runs most weeks so I drop the shortest recovery and one of the speed runs. Mean Mr Garmin also keeps me running for longer than the NRC app on distance based runs but I'm used to it by now 🤣 I'm finding their guided runs really motivating for speed runs, I never knew I could have fun doing intervals or hill repeats! 👍
I've just finished watching the video! I have 16 weeks to go to race day, and it set me off on week 14. Not sure if it would add weeks or just have me ready early 😀 I may try it next week and see. I do like the NRC guided runs, and as you say I can just run on til Garmin beeps! As you say, being told to run intervals 'live' is much better than trying to persuade yourself to do them.
Please count me in again - I've booked onto a real half-marathon race on 21 November, depending on what happens between now and then it may be my first ever real race!
Afternoon. Count me in I have no plans except hoping the next one is not as painful as the one I did this morning. The forecast was for drizzle/light rain but the sun came out 🥵 Another virtual would be great for me.
Count me in again. Love the focus and encouragement. I’ve signed up for the Chester Metric Marathon which is on 3rd October. I’ll be doing it virtually though - probably on 5th Sept if training goes ok. It’ll be the furthest I’ve ever run. I’ll be up for another HUHM virtual run in the autumn too. Happy running and thanks for organising!
Great post and hello! I think I must be training for a half marathon because that’s the next goal I have in my head - I just haven’t written it down before 😊. So I guess this makes it official! I love the idea of a virtual HM, I don’t feel experienced enough yet to actually enter anything, and I need to get quite a few more miles under my belt yet - so far I’ve done 2 x 10 miles, and am looking to consolidate this for a while, then add 10% once every one or two weeks, with shorter, faster runs in between. 😊😊😊
The wing and a prayer have worked for many before ... though that's not for everyone for sure 😀 Come to think of it, my plans often evolve into a wing and a prayer!!!
Lol yes Sparky! I have to say I really have no plan whatsoever apart from keep on running and try not to get injured! It hasn’t quite sunk in I’m at this stage tbh. But yes, we seem to be in sync don’t we - best of luck, thank you for your kind message 😊👍🏃♀️💪🏽.
I'm signed up for the Cardiff Half Marathon on 3rd Oct. I did join you virtually for the last 2 HUHM but this will be my first real race - so super excited about it and also a little nervous! Unfortunately, been on IC since May 31st with bad ankle - really hoping it heals soon 🤞Normally I just run as and when I can fit it in with work and family, but having this injury has made this think I really should follow a plan. Which plan might depend on how soon my ankle recovers I suppose?? Definitely up for a virtual HUHM event 👍
Excellent! Hope that ankle heals real soon, but don't rush it - you still have plenty of time. Maybe try to find some cross-training that doesn't aggravate the ankle to keep your fitness up in the meantime? I'll add you to the list.
Thanks Linda. I've been doing the MVMT pilates series which CBDB has been doing and it has kept me sane and hopefully helped maintain some fitness 🤞 I really enjoy the sessions so will also try to keep it up when start running again. Tried a short run on Wed but was then in agony Thur and Fri so might just try going for longish walks this week to spend time on feet. Hopefully might also stop me eating so much!!😜
So-this is my goal. First HM. No idea what I'm going to do; just turn up and hope for the best 🙄
In the meantime I'm following the NRC training plan. Ditching the 15 min recovery run and running 4 runs per week including a running club session. I've allowed 4 extra weeks of wiggle room.
Currently completing "8 Weeks to Go" over two weeks to allow for a weekend in lovely Harrogate.
Ugh just realised screenshot doesn’t appear on the app version.
If there's another HUHM I might join you. Definitely no real HM event though, need to concentrate on marathon training instead, and that's been a bit hit-and-miss recently.
Ooo yes I'll join a group and as I'm too chicken to sign up for a real race yet maybe a virtual one? I don't know!!! I do know that I'd like to aim for HM again so I'm looking at the training in the Womens running magazine but I'm not great at sticking to a plan!
Add me in please! It’s time for me to train to get back to half marathon distance and I’d like to do so before the end of October. I think October may have been when we ran a HUHM virtual previously?
A virtual ‘race’ would be great but not essential (I just like the pressure of an impeding deadline).
Fabulous, will do. We did a slightly different virtual HM this spring with a more defined date and using the shared RunGo app. We'd probably try something similar this time too.
Hi Linda I have the Liverpool Rock n Roll Half Marathon on Sunday October 24th. It'll be my first half marathon.
I'm coming back from injury so concentrating on building up my distance gradually. I run 4 x a week , twice a week with my running club and also at the weekend on my own.
A while ago I signed up for the GNR via a charity sponsor. Since then my running has been pants! Niggle after niggle. So 12 September is a challenge! I managed to get three runs in last week; all road runs on our favourite Isles of Scilly. By taking things dead slow I managed 5, 6 and then 7k and touch wood, everything feels fine. We have walked 114k since we came and I have added in daily exercises too! I have set myself a target of getting to my first 10k since mid April by the end of the week. If I can manage that, I may have a chance of being ready for September. If I can't, maybe it is time to contact the sponsor and let them allocate the space to someone else.
Oh, I feel your pain! I've just cancelled two events and am feeling so relieved to have some breathing space. These constant niggles are awful! But that sounds like progress indeed. You just have to remain cautious now and not go wild! Hopefully you'll be hanging on to that GNR place!
I need a quick “make or break” . It would be wrong to drag things out and cancel at the last minute. I say quick…… I am keeping well below 7min/k pace, so am giving things a fair chance. I see that you have been suffering too.
I hope that mine isn’t age catching up! I will check in with the physio next week.
I’m going to lurk in the background of this group to pick up tips and inspiration. I am on week 3 of the NRC half marathon training plan but I’m actually supporting a friend to get to 10k then I’m aiming for 10 miles. But never say never! I’d love another HU event. I really enjoyed the COGH 💓
Hi linda9389 I’m up for another virtual HUHM in the Autumn.👍 I’m aiming to do the Vitality London 10,000 in Hatfield Park on Sunday 11 July, then the Vitality Big Half (HM) in August, and the Great South Run in October. Surely I can another HUHM in there somewhere?😀
Hi there. I'm hoping to complete my first "real life " HM with bling on 18 September -Beyond Badminton Trail .I'm trying another garmin plan running 4 times per week.
I know that I will find running on trails tougher so my aim will be completion not worrying about the time.There are 5k 10k HM M and UM all on the same day so hopefully plenty of people around to keep me going and a lovely day out if the weather's good..
Hi Linda! Nothing long planned for the autumn as yet apart from the Great South Run on 17th October. Does that count? Would love to do a Virtual one again with HU though 👍Meanwhile Katnap and I are hoping to do our first real HM on 18th July, the Compton Verney HM. I’ve thought of deferring several times as it’s quite hilly but looks like I’ll be doing it as long as happens! 😱
I’m waiting for confirmation to do The Great North Run in Newcastle. Running for Alzheimer’s and Dementia. It will be my first HM and first real event run. So training starts tonight after work. Nervous already 😂
Yay! Great, I was hoping there would be a group to join 😀It will be my very first HM!! I have decided upon the Bournemouth HM October 10th (post to follow to explain why).
I have adapted Roseabi's plan, taking into account days I can run (until the end of term) and holidays away. Week 1 done - I managed 3 runs, some stretch/strength days too - so good start.
Hubby is busy searching to find a 'reasonably' priced hotel for the Saturday night - which is proving very difficult!
Hi Linda I was booked in for the Brighton HM which was postponed a week and a half prior to the event until October 10th! I was just starting my taper week and this would have been my first HM. I was at the stage of being nervous and excited at the same time. I'm not too down hearted and will just maintain until the time comes to ramp up again. So my question is what should I do, I'm planning on 3 runs per week of 4,5, miles then long runs of 6,8,10 when should I start increasing beyond 10? I want to maintain the distance. Thanks all in advance for any suggestions 🙂
That must've been so disappointing. But at least you know you were race ready once and you can do it again! Did you have a plan? Why not follow a similar path to what you did to prepare first time around. Some plans only take you to 10 miles in training anyway. You could maybe do a cycle of long runs as 6, 8, 10, 6, 8, 9, 10, 8*10, 11, 12, 8, 10, 6, race. That way you only hit the longer distances once, and you build in a cut back week every 4 weeks. If that load is too much, you could make the alternate runs shorter so you go in slightly largerjumps but over two weeks (rather than running long every week). Lots of time and flexibility but listen to your body, have one cut back week in 4 and only do a long run every two weeks if you feel you need to cut back further. However you approach it, good luck. It will be all the better for waiting for it!
Hi Linda thanks for the reply and helpful advice, I followed a plan similar to the runners world beginners HM this worked fine for me, the plan took me to 11 miles. I like the cut back weeks and find they really work for me even though it feels strange to reduce the mileage I definitely feel the benefit the week after. Thanks again and hopefully October 10th goes ahead 😀
I saw that and thought of you 😕... You might be able to find an alternative event, obviously smaller, but it's the smaller ones that seem to be going ahead generally.
Hello Linda and Roseabi. I'm down for the Richmond run fest HM on 12th September. I'd better get on with the training. I'll be running for cancer research and this will be my second HM but my first "formal event". Please add me to the list.
Will do! Great cause to run for. I just pulled out of the 10k (although that was the day before); I did their 10k last year despite Covid and it was really well organised so hopefully it will be a great day!
I will be doing the Lachine Half Marathon on October 17th if it goes ahead. Not sure which plan I will use or if I will make up my own. This will be my second half marathon. I was so stressed out on my first that it went worse than my long training runs. Hopefully, doing Yoga with Adriene and now in classes in the park will make me more zen on race day.
I hope this one goes much better for you too. I'm sure it will. All that extra training, lowered expectations plus knowing yourself a little better will all help I'm sure. Make your goal a day to enjoy 😊
Hi I’m doing the NRC half marathon plan, it’s my first try at this distance since completing C25K in February 2021. Enjoying the plan so far, I’m currently on 9 weeks to go with a run date of Sunday 12 September 2021.
I have no actual race, but would be very interested in joining the HU HM group.
Feeling positive about the plan with my first 12.5k on Friday (longest distance so far). Reading up about hydration and enjoying drinking coconut water 🥰
What do others do for hydration? Carrying fluids (vest, bottles other)
Brilliant, I'll add you to the list. I'm trying that plan this time too. I tend to ise bittles for shorter runs but have a hydration vest with a bladder for longer ones. It will depend how much you find you like to drink as to whether you need a bladder or not. It's very personal.
Hi there..so I've run a few 10 mile runs now .I have no race planned, but being part of the HU HM group will hopefully inspire me to run the extra distance. 😃
Fabulous! Yep, let's get you to HM - you're so very nearly there already and there's a shiny new badge with your name on it back here somewhere! I'll add you to the list.
I have been considering signing up for the Chester hm, the Cheshire hm and the Chester zoo 10k (wouldn't do to get lost on that one!), but lost my running mojo and haven't signed up for anything. I've just read your post and looked at the NRC plan and I'm up for another hm! 😃
Yay! well done you!!! Good luck and congratulations on rediscovering your mojo! Let us know if you do sign up for something.A race round Chester zoo sounds absolutely fabulous though! I remember several school trips to Chester zoo ... a long time ago!!!
It’s not my first HM, but I’ve only done one before, which was in the same place but a completely different route. The weather was filthy with sleet and snow and I came last. But I finished 😊
Currently working my way through the last couple of weeks of C25K while doing the non running suggestions that are on my Garmin plan, then I’ll pick up with week 4 of the Garmin plan.
For those that don’t know me? I’m more experienced than this comment makes me sound, and on my way back from the IC. 👍
Hi Linda, I’d like to take part in a virtual event please. The spring one was so much fun. I seem to have lost my mojo a little due to work being busy and kids activities ramping up again. I still get out 3 times most weeks but a 7k yesterday was my longest run in months. Thanks for organising!
Excellent! Maybe it will give you the incentive you need to build up distance again. Good luck.
Hi this is my first time posting and I am signed up for my first HM - the New Forest HM on September 26th. I'm feeling both excited and nervous! My longest run so far has been 18k, but I'm now following a training schedule to build up the confidence, so today's run was 7k. I went out super early to avoid the heat this morning. Any hints and tips gratefully received!
Hi. A very warm welcome to this forum! Your first half is a very exciting thing and on the day you can channel any nerves into a great run! At 18k you are so very nearly there already, race day magic would easily take you that extra 3km, and on top of that you have lots of time to prepare. Take a look at the older posts linked above and you should find lots of useful hints and tips to try out before event day. Keep posting and if you have any specific questions, ask away! I will add you to our group list.
I’m happy to say I’ve just finished 11 weeks to go on the NRC HM training plan 😊. It’s taken me 3 weeks dues to work, life and heat but I did the last 40 min recovery run this morning. 10 weeks to go actually looks less with all speed and recovery runs being 30 mins and another 10k. I can do that! I’m on holiday next week. A hot tub awaits 😊 but I’ll find somewhere to run and get a couple of the 30 min runs done - I think 🤔.It’s a journey to my 10 mile goal and at least I’m going in the right direction. It’s a year since I ran my first 5k so I think I’m doing ok, especially with my crazy job and busy life 👍🏻
You're doing brilliantly, never mind OK!!! Very often a plan will have have cut back weeks to give your body a chance to recover and consolidate - sounds like '10 weeks to go' may just be a cutback week. Running tourism is a wonderful thing - enjoy those holiday runs!
I've just signed myself up for the Windsor half marathon on Sunday 26th September. It's my first HM so definitely keen to learn from the pros here on what I should and shouldn't be doing to prepare and on race day itself!
Hi and a very warm welcome to this forum! Your first half is a great achievement and very exciting ! Windsor half follows a lovely route and that will be an amazing finish (although in my experience the Long Walk goes on for a lot longer than it seems at the start!). Take a look at the older posts linked above and you should find lots of useful hints and tips to try out before event day. Keep posting and if you have any specific questions, ask away! I will add you to our group list.
Looks as though my GNR attempt is on! Clean bill of health from physio following my 13k trot on Saturday. I need to start thinking about accommodation, travel etc ….I honestly didn’t think I was going to get this far. Scary stuff !
Hello , I have entered Reading half never run a half or any race come to that lol , just stopped smoking and I think I’d sort of given up on the thought of actually doing it but trying to get that motivation back , it’s on 9th November 🙈
Fabulous. I will add you to our list. That's a great goal to have to keep you motivated and on track. Keep posting your progress, either in your own posts or in the weekly chat post, then we can help get you there. Imagine crossing that finish line as a non smoker, imagine how amazing you will feel!!!
I'm struggling a bit with my training...I wanted to run the whole distance, but I'm finding hard to run more than a couple of KM without needing a walk break at the moment. What's that all about then? I think it's possibly the training plan, a Garmin Coach one with Amy, it's just relentless...I checked on the facebook page with people who've done it already, and yes, the long runs just keep on... and on...the race is 10 weeks away, yesterday's run was meant to be 17.7 KM seems very early to me for that distance..there are no "rest" weeks either, so this week I'm scheduling in my own. I did 12 ish K yesterday on run/walk, and will scale down the other runs this week too.
I considered pulling out completely, but now I'm thinking I might need to Galloway it again...
Yes, apparently all the long runs are at least 16K from now on, with 2 of them taking me to 22.5 K before race day. I like that idea, to do a bit more than the distance, but not silly long runs every week...not sure what I'll do from now on, certainly not those distances.
I agree! I did 22 before my first half and that was good for my head, but all those long runs for weeks on end wouldn't have been great for my legs! Adapt to suit you!
Thanks Linda for another great group! I'm running the Big Half on 22 Aug and Royal Parks Half on 10 Oct. My goal this year is to run a HM once a month, so far I've managed it although the St Albans HM in June was a hot and sweaty heatwave of an uphill run!
A mix of virtual and real races for me but at least the running world is slowly coming back to normal. I'm currently holidaying in Scotland and have no choice but to run hilly routes but I guess it's all good strength training for my legs! Good luck everyone in their training.
Wow, a half a month - what a great goal! There's a few HUers doing the big Half with you - I'll add both these to the list. Enjoy the hill training abd remember- hills are your friends!!!
I’ve signed up for another virtual half this autumn - Isle of Skye on 3rd October (but it’ll be run in or near Edinburgh). It’s been on my bucket list for a while and will be half no. 10 in 2021. Hopefully I’ll make it to the real thing next year depending on how some other ballots go!
So, 19th September is the Scottish Half ( scottishhalfmarathon.com/?g... ). It starts about 3 miles from my front door at Meadowmill, follows the East Lothian coast and ends at Musselburgh Racecourse. I'm no stranger to the distance but this will actually be my first "official" HM event.
Really looking forward to my first organised event since November 2019.
Hi Linda,Am quite possibly setting a PB for slow replies. However, I will be running the Richmond Runfest Half Marathon on 12th September. Please add me to the list. Hope you are keeping well
Hi! Yes, I am going to run 2 half marathons in October. They were both cancelled last year but looks like they are going to go ahead this year. First, in San Sebastián on the 3rd October and then Valencia on the 24th. Excited and nervous after so long without a real run.
I just got round to adding these to the list - but I can't find the one on 3rd October. The only one I can find for San Sebastian is on 28th Nov. Do you have a link for your event?
I'm probably too late now tho!🤣 Hope U had a good trip.x it's the great north run
Hi I just completed my first half marathon at the weekend, the New Forest Marathon, a 60th birthday present to myself. Really lovely course, all off road and so well organised. It was SOOO hard! I was just about hanging in there up to the 21km according to my Fitbit, but then the race carried on for 2 more kms which was the killer... A good reason not to focus too much on the wristwatch next time, I reckon!
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I will look tomorrow. It was the cancelled half marathon from April 2020.
