The end of 8 weeks to go on NRC HM plan

[Jericho2332]

Good morning runners! Today marked the end of 8 weeks to go on the NRC half marathon training plan, quite a tough but enjoyable week, finished with a 15km today!

Quite a cool drizzley morning so put on my running jacket to keep worst of the rain off, kept the shorts with no leggings as didn't want to get too hot.

Split the run into 3 simple 5km sections and tried to run each 5km in under 30mins (25 mins being my fast 5k and sub 30 being fairly easy pace).

First 5k kept purposely slow, trying to be around 6min per km and was pretty close completing in just under 30mins.

Second 5km felt a little easier but kept the speed steady and again came in under 30mins.

The third and final 5km felt tough, especially on the uphill sections! Picked it up enough over the last 2k though to finish the 15km in 1hr28mins, very pleased to be able to maintain the speed over quite a tough run 😁

Hope everybody is well and enjoying your weekend 👌🏻

[misswobble Marathon]

Well done 🙂👍🏃‍♂️🌪

I’m doing that plan and am just heading out for a ten miler. I will be going slowly throughout. I’m not bothering with pace, just finishing the darned thing will do me 😁

[Jericho2332 Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

I was tempted to continue on for the 10 miles as I was practically there 🤣 but decided to stick with the plan 🤣 good luck on your run 💪🏻💪🏻

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Jericho2332]

Yeah best stick to the plan. She said, having missed yesterday’s 12 km 😫 I’ve hurt my ribs with extreme allotmenteering 😁 I took a day off running but it means missing ticking off a run which I hate to do. Needs must so I won’t dwell on it 😁

Had my porridge 🥣 and I’m off. The sun’s coming out, but it’s overcast and breezy. That’ll do 😎🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Recover well and take care 👍

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

What a great run! Splitting longer runs into chunks is a great mental strategy and clearly worked well for you today - that's a great time for 15k.

[Jericho2332 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda, anything to distract the brain during long runs is well worth while 🤣👍🏻

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Well done on sticking to the plan and it seems to be a well recommended one. I am using it to get back to 10 miles and I’m enjoying the chats from the various trainers.

I have to say, your definition of slow is very different to mine. I’ve yet to run a 30 min 5k , let alone 3 on the trot, but will keep trying.

Good luck with your HM

[Jericho2332 Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you, yeah pace is relative I'm lucky to be able to go fairly quick even when shuffling along 🤣 keep practicing those 5ks and I'm sure the sub 30 will come 👌🏻👍🏻

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Brilliant Jericho. I did that same run recently and remember being advised to split it into 5k chunks. I did, but believe me they weren’t as fast as yours! Well done. 👏👍😀

[Jericho2332 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you, I wasn't sure if be able to maintain it for 3 but the body is an amazing thing! It's nice to realise the hard work is paying off when seeing improvements in stamina like this 👍🏻 already working out in my head how to maintain it for the extra 7km for HM distance.... And then being scared silly thinking about doing it for an entire marathon! 🤣

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Jericho2332]

Well one thing I know for sure is that I’ll never be attempting a marathon (unless I ever got a ballot place in London ….. 🤔). I’m sure you’d romp it! 😅

[Jericho2332 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Lol thank you, I'm thinking about doing it once just to say I've done it 🤣 I'm a long long way from that though

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Jericho2332]

You’re half way there already

[Jericho2332 Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

HM is furthest I've ever got, the thought of doing a full Marathon is very scary 🤣

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Jericho2332]

You train for it - about 16 - 20 weeks. You run slower so you can have legs all the way through. Jeff Galloway run/walk method got me through my first and second marathons 🙂

It’s a natural next step 😃

[Jericho2332 Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

I'm giving it serious thought 👍🏻

[colinla 10 Miles]

Good run and good time Jericho.👍 I'm a week behind you on the NRC Plan but enjoying the weekly runs and the structure of the plan itself.

[Jericho2332 Half Marathon in reply to colinla]

It's a really good plan 👍🏻 wasn't sure I'd enjoy being told when to run and how far but it certainly breaks up my routine and keeps me guessing each day, plus the guided runs help to pass the time (I have that and music on).

Good luck with the rest of the plan, I'm enjoying reading how everybody is getting on with it 👍🏻