A successful long run

[Tasha99]

So I’m trying to increase my mileage now ready for April’s race. I managed a 10 and an 11 mile run last week.

Yesterday was my club’s Winter Solstice run. 34 miles in total and you could drop in and drop out as you like. I decided to join for the middle section - the highlight of the run - the trail up to Eston nab (photo). It was torrential rain the whole way but I love running in the rain so I thought it was perfect, mud and all. Then, after a change of socks and putting road shoes on, I thought I’d add on and see how much more I could do. I was delighted to be able to run all the way back to Yarm which got me to just shy of 19 miles, although very stoppy starty. It was an amazing run with friends with laughs and smiles all the way. Ok, maybe a grimace near the end - but I loved it so much. All things considered, it was relatively comfortable too. I feel hopeful that I can reach 20 road miles non stop well before race day. Keep your fingers crossed for me everyone 🤞🏽

[Hidden]

Fingers and toes Tasha 👐👣

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Hidden]

🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽

[nowster Metric Marathon]

Nearly 20 miles! Well done.

I know what 21 km feels like and I have huge respect for those who can do the longer distances.

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to nowster]

I bet up would be able to smash a full!

[nowster Metric Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

Possibly. But I'd need to work up to it gradually.

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to nowster]

I replied to this earlier but I don’t think it posted for some reason! A marathon is significantly, massively harder than a half but I think you’re a very strong runner and you’d nail it, Paul! Just planting that seed there 😜

[nowster Metric Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

As I replied earlier. I'd need to work myself up to it.

I had already set myself a possible target of the Metric Marathon (26.2km) in the coming months.

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to nowster]

I think I’ve developed a good insight into this!

Basically, any run will be really hard if you’re not prepared for it. A chap at work who’s in his twenties returned to 5k after a break of a couple of years and was hobbling around for three weeks afterwards. Likewise, attempting to run a Marathon right after HM training would be very hard (and foolish). However, with the right training, a Marathon is doable.

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Great stuff Tasha! 🤞 🤞

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Decker]

Why thank you Decker!

[Instructor57]

Great to see you back putting the miles in Tasha99 👍

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks so much I57! Getting the mileage back up has been somewhat easier than I thought. I might pay for it soon. Time will tell. Best wishes!

[Cmoi Marathon]

Impressive mileage, and sounds like a lot of fun too Tasha99 !

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

It really was!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

My goodness - she's definitely back! Great job Tasha 😊

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Why thank you 😊 I think she is 👍🏽

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

A very successful long run by the sound of it! Lovely photo 🙂

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks IP

[Frenc Half Marathon]

Well done Tasha, that’s amazing! You’re back and you’re bad 🤣. What a great photo, you all look as though you had a smashing time. 😊😊😊

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Frenc]

We really did! It was a ‘back in the days before covid’ club run 😍

[GTFC Marathon]

This girl did. Super proud xx

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to GTFC]

Thank you 🖤🤍

[GTFC Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

In awe of you as a person xx

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon]

That sounds like a great, fun, run there Tasha.

I guess you’re aware that, with that sort of distance, you’re already at the point where you could, at a push, go out and run a Marathon. That suggests to me that you’ll be in great shape by the time of the Manchester Marathon.

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

Thank you SkiMonday. It has given me lots of confidence that’s for sure, although I can have some really bad run days so if I get one of those on race day, it’ll be even tougher. But I’ll try my best 👌🏽

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to Tasha99]

I guess all you can do is train for the event then do what you can on the day.

[Runnf Half Marathon]

Sounds lush! I like a cool wet run & I bet the trail & company made it special.I wish there were such a thing as shoes which changed from trail to road shoes at the push of a button!

[Tasha99 Marathon]

Ha ha yes! And dried your feet and changed your socks like magic!