HU Autumn Virtual HM Report

[runningdad]

A week later than the main event (when I ran a virtual 10k), today was the day I’d earmarked for the virtual half. The conditions we’re great, cool with lots of autumnal sunshine. I’d carefully planned a familiar local route in north Edinburgh, but going a slightly different way than normal to keep things interesting. My hydration and fuelling strategy was worked out and worked well, though carrying sticky energy gel packets until I found a bin was a bit grim. The achilles tendon trouble I’d picked up in October didn’t cause me any issues. Phew. Though a tightening hamstring in the last 5k seems to be fairly common for me. Need to keep an eye on this and make sure I’m doing those stretches. My time (1:57:38) wasn’t my main concern today given fitness levels and minor niggles. But pleased with this effort.

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon]

Well done, RD. An amazing time, too.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

A fabulous run! So glad the niggles mostly kept quiet for you today. Those sticky gels are awful though!!! Will add you to the results.

[RunWillie Marathon]

Great run! runningdad 👍🏻

[sparky66 Half Marathon]

Absolutely brilliant, well done 👏👏👏

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

And you have every reason to feel pleased with this! That’s a brilliant time, well done to you 👍

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon]

Great run there RD. I'd love to break through the 2-hr barrier!

[runningdad Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

Thanks SkiMonday. It's definitely something I was pleased to conquer. Maintaining it can be tricky. So I try to enjoy each run as it comes.

[Cmoi Marathon]

Great run runningdad , congratulations!