Another half marathon 12/9/21 💜

[NanaPlum]

The last 3k was tough going, had a few Paula Radcliffe moments along the way 🤣 fuelled by Percy 🐷, coconut water with a pinch of sea salt (used too much salt during first HM which acts as an enema - lesson learnt 😂)

Well happy, ran another half marathon 12/9/21 especially as since first one on 11/8/21 had COVID, so very grateful able to continue with and finish the NRC half marathon plan in 14 weeks . I highly recommend this plan, I started jogging on the C25K in January 21, at the end of it managed around 3k in 30 minutes. I continue to be a slow happy runner 🏃🏽‍♀️.

Celebrated with a restaurant lunch for one followed by a bath with Epsom salts 👌🏾

Next for me is the 5k Race for Life on 2/10/21 which is on grass, my usual surface is the road so expect will be different and a challenge!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Well done! One of the great things about running is continually learning - all sorts if things, but fuelling is one area where this is really evident.

[NanaPlum Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Definitely! First time around I put in around a teaspoon of sea salt in 600ml of coconut water, the next refill I put in around 1.5 teaspoons- felt my tummy bubbling and knew was going to be in trouble. Now literally put in a small pinch, 2-3 crystals 👍🏾

[Curlygurly2 Half Marathon]

Fabulous, your badge suits you very well!

[NanaPlum Half Marathon in reply to Curlygurly2]

Thank you curlygurly2

[Windoze Half Marathon]

Fantastic stuff!! I did kenilworth half Sunday and forgot to have a wee before the start. Ran 13miles holding it in 🤣

[NanaPlum Half Marathon in reply to Windoze]

Wish I could do that, a girls got to do what a girls got to do 🤣

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to NanaPlum]

Congratulations NanaPlum on running your first Half Marathon, I just hope you did 'you know what' out of sight of anyone around, unfortunately, Paula Radcliffe had quite a few photographers taking photos.

[NanaPlum Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks AlMorr no paparazzi in sight!

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to NanaPlum]

👍 🏃🏾

[nowster Metric Marathon in reply to Windoze]

Ouch! That's a long time to run with crossed legs. 🤣

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Well done on both your HM’s - a great achievement, especially considering you were poorly in between! I bet you’re looking forward to that 5K now!🙂

[NanaPlum Half Marathon]

Thank you Sandraj39 still feeling chuffed, having a few days leg rest then a little light jogging. I’m looking forward to the 5k in a few weeks time

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon]

Congratulations 🥳 Well done on completing another HM 👏👏👏

[NanaPlum Half Marathon in reply to RunBrianRun]

Thank you BrianUK

[nowster Metric Marathon]

Never mind the distance, that's a serious amount of time to be on your feet!

[NanaPlum Half Marathon in reply to nowster]

It is a very long time nowster, for me It’s certainly a test of endurance, I’m not built for speedy 🏃🏽‍♀️ and practice slow jogging, My mindset knows what it’s taking on from the starting line with an attitude of “you can do this” and “come on girl “ ( passers by smile when they hear me 😁 or look a little startled 🤣)