⭐Two week countdown!!! HU Half Marathon /10K event Autumn 2021 ⭐

[linda9389]

Hi there lovely runners!

A little late in the day, but here's a reminder:

★★★ There are now just under two weeks to go to the HUHM Autumn 2021★★★

★★★ Main event Sunday 14th November, 9.30am ★★★

We realise the date/time might not work for everyone, so will accept runs at any time on Sunday 14th November or at any point during the following week of Mon 15th - Sun 21st November. We also have some entries for a 10k event if that would work better for you right now.

★ You can find full details in the original post here :

healthunlocked.com/marathon...

★ Our most up to date start list can be found here:

docs.google.com/spreadsheet...

★ It's not too late to join in: if you are interested, register your entry NOW - simply comment below. The more the merrier!

★ And finally, a plea: Please, please, please ... can we have some suggestions for tunes for our playlist and some motivational soundbites for the event 'app' we will put together - music suggestions can go in the comments below, any soundbites via chat please so they are a surprise!

Here's to a great week everyone, whether you're running, cross-training or resting - be safe and have fun!!!

The Marathon team xxx

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If you have an event coming up next month, or would like to find out what our VRBs are up to, look out for Irishprincess' brand new November Events post!

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[runningdad Marathon]

I’m just sitting here contemplating whether or not to sign up to the full Edinburgh marathon in 2022. So thanks for the reminder I’d already signed up to the fabulous HU virtual event this autumn. I’m building back my running from a small overtraining injury so I don’t think I’ll manage the half on the day itself, but I should manage the 10k. I’ll try and do the half by the cut off date. Thanks for organising!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to runningdad]

Oooh, Edinburgh full sounds like a great goal for 2022!I'll put you down for both the half and the 10k, but don't feel any pressure if you aren't ready for the half - nurse that injury til it's better 😊

[CBDB]

Ohhhhh! I somehow missed the first post.

But count me in for the 10k! I’m consolidating the 10ks just now and today ran my 7th 10k! So I should be running a 10k every weekend, so that should work very well for my plans!

Great to be able to be part of this!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to CBDB]

Wow! That's amazing CBDB!!! I'll add you to the list 😊

[Hidden]

I'd like to join the 10K race please ☺

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Brilliant! I'll add you to the list now 😊

[nowster Metric Marathon]

I'm planning to do "only" 10 miles next Sunday and the HM again along with you all on the 14th. I might not start at 9.30am, though.

I've done two HM distance runs so far (Sun 12 Sep and Mon 25 Oct).

If it goes well, my plan is to extend to 24km on the following Sunday and a MM the Sunday after that. Now I've said it, something's bound to come up and put a spanner in the works.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to nowster]

Fantastic plan and goals! I do know what you mean about plans and spanners though!!!! Good luck.

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon]

If the 10km is still going ahead I’m up for that 👍 Can’t believe I missed this. 🤦‍♂️

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to RunBrianRun]

Great. The 10k was underplayed in the first announcement as there is unlikely to be a new Rungo soundtrack for it ... we'll see, but time is against me at the moment! The original Edinburgh 10k track will be available again though.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Exciting Linda. I’m still in for the HM and I’m curious how my Jeffing effort is going to go! The common is sogging up nicely so I’m mighty pleased I’m not intending to run the lot.

I’m having fun playing with MyPaceCalculator..com trying to work out my run/walk intervals! Next I need to see if I can work out how to programme them into my watch. 😅

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I'm a bit out of touch on here, I didn't think you were a fan of jeffing. Good luck with it x

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Cantstopmenow]

Oh I’m not Cantstopmenow , but my ridiculous FOMO means I want to join in with the HUHM. I swore I’d never do a HM on the common again after the two I ran up there last March as it’s seriously hard work (🥵), so I thought I’d give Jeffing a go out of curiosity. I’m looking forward to it! 😀

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I'm already looking forward to your report. 😊 I'm disappointed that I didn't start my hm training this autumn, I will do the 10k instead .

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Cantstopmenow]

I really don’t know what to expect but it’ll be fun to see the result!

Good luck with your 10k too. 😀

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

The watch will be really helpful ... but practice ahead of time ... particularly the number of times you have to press start!!!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Yikes! Maybe it’ll take my mind off the pain of the HM though. 😅

[Fran6500 Half Marathon]

I didnt join as I am doing my half marathon just after the cut off date - Tuesday 23 November and it is my 70th birthday present to myself😜😜

However, I am sure I will be doing a 10km run at some point of the week before so shall do that for the HU event.

Good luck everyone

😍😍

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Fran6500]

Ooh, exciting ! I'll put you down for the 10k 😊

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Hmmm, 10K you say...

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to roseabi]

You want to be down for both? 😍

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

I was thinking that a 10K would fit into my current plan better than a hm... not quite decided yet what to do! 😂

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

Hi! I will do the 10K only, I have bruised the bottom of one of my heels so I want to take it easy for a few weeks...

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to roseabi]

On no! Ouch! I can remember doing that. Took a couple of weeks to settle I think.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Hi Linda, I’m not doing this as it’s bang in the middle of my 10K training and there are no long runs involved and no 10Ks that week ☹️ so I’ll give it a miss.

I will think about some tunes though. Might not be everyone’s taste but I love my big, epic orchestral pieces as I find them so motivating. I’ll have a look for some of the best ones….

But off the top of my head, from my non-epic playlist:

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising

Avicii - Wake Me Up

Fleetwood Mac - Tusk

Metallica - Nothing Else Matters - (slow, but does it for me 🙂)

The Moody Blues - The Voice

One Republic - Love Runs Out

Rick Ashley - Pray With Me (it works!)

Sia - Cheap Thrills

I’ve just re-read this and it’s quite an eclectic list!

Good luck everyone 🍀

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

I like eclectic! I thought the last playlist (Spring half) was brilliant as it had stuff I wouldn't usually listen to but loved.... in fact I just loved it all because it was such a brilliant half marathon experience!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Eclectic is great!!! Keeps us on our toes. Thanks for these, a fabulous mix 😊

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

As promised, here are a few of my favourite big, epic pieces. I went out today and had a fab run fighting off a few baddies and generally saving the world 💪 😂

Hell Shall Perish (Efisio Cross)

Guardians at the Gate (Audiomachine)

God of the Drow (Audiomachine)

Meraki (Jo Blankenburg)

Nephilim (Jo Blankenburg)

Final Days of Rome (Two Steps From Hell)

Norwegian Pirate (Two Steps From Hell)

It’s the drum beat that works for me…..🏃‍♀️

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Fabulous! thanks 😍

[Cowladyrunning Marathon]

I think I'm going to play safe and stick to 10k as I just haven't been managing to get out for longer runs. I only managed this week because it was half term. Thank you for arranging this linda9389 , I really really loved the last one and was hoping to be ready for this one! My music suggestions.... Avicii 'levels' (radio edit), ' Adagio for strings' -Tiesto, 'Hey boy, hey girl' The Chemical Brothers, 'Starlight' The Superman lovers, 'Starry eyed' Ellie Golding.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Cowladyrunning]

Excellent I'll add you to the list. Thanks for the tracks - a great mix there!

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon]

I'm pretty sure I signed up for the hm, but I haven't trained for it so I'll transfer to the 10k please. I enjoyed the last hm playlist, so I'll probably stick with that.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Cantstopmenow]

I agree re the playlist. It was great last time! 🎶

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

That makes life easier 😀

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Cantstopmenow]

I'll check and update the list if necessary 😊

[RunWillie Marathon]

I’ve just started a HM plan & there is a 6 miler for that week so I’m in for the 10k! ❤️🏃‍♀️

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

Fabulous good to hear you're back on track 😊

[Hidden]

Just a quick question, but if you entered for the 10K, is it also ok if you run 12K for example? Just asking for a friend, haha. No I have just made up a plan and should run 12K that weekend. 😊

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Haha! Definitely!!! Just give us your time as you run over the 10k finish line 😍

[Frizzbomb67 10 Miles]

Oooo I missed the 10k option. Count me in please 👍🏻

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Frizzbomb67]

Will add you to the list, brilliant!

[Cmoi Marathon]

Oops, replying to this very late linda9389 , sorry. If you're still looking for tracks for the playlist, can I suggest Don Henley "Boys of Summer"?

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Thank you!

[Niteflite Half Marathon]

Hello Linda, I would love to join in!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Niteflite]

Brilliant! Welcome!!! Shall I put you down for the 10k or the Half marathon?

[Niteflite Half Marathon]

Hello Linda, thanks for your help. Only 10k this time - hopefully half marathon next year!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Niteflite]

Fabulous!!! I'll add you to the list just now.