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Hi Irishprincess , can I have a Metric Marathon badge please?
I am running my second half marathon next weekend in Ballina Co. Sligo and thought that I was falling a bit behind in training.
So I got up out of bed on Saturday morning (its Sunday now I suppose) and decided to go straight out for run, the only intention was to keep the heartrate in zone 3 green and enjoy the run, which I managed to do for 82% of the run.
I slowed to a jog/walk when it went up to next zone, which became increasingly frequent towards the end, even when going down steep hills.
I originally thought that I would do 10k but was thinking 25 or 30 at 7k.
Time or place was not an issue so didn't see the point in a 25 when a 30 was relatively so close and either one would be my longest distance. When I got to 25k which was near home, I worked out a route that would add another 5k to the journey and finished completing with 30k thus passing half the metric marathon distance .
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Picture is of a lamb that ran over to me to cheer me on, she got back safely afterwards to her mother afterwards.
Well, the 50k beat me when my ankle felt like it was about to shatterโฆ came on suddenly and wouldnโt walk offโฆ but I did go 22 miles and a fair few yards, so I have now completed a run longer than the metric marathon, so please can I claim that one? Ultra badge will have to wait a few months!
Aww thank you and I said I would only run a 10K when I first started lol ๐now I do half marathon and next year my first full marathon regular reps tempo fell trail Iโve definitely got the bug ๐๐๐ป
I ran my first half marathon distance yesterday..a 21.11km. Still finding it unbelievable! It was supposed to be 18k run and found there was still a bit in tank so kept running for another 3k Can I please get the HM badge.
Hello IP. Iโm very pleased to report that I completed a Metric Marathon this morning as part of my marathon training. It was hotter than the sunโs armpit, it wasnโt fast and it certainly wasnโt pretty but I did it ๐ฅต. Could I have a lovely, shiny badge please (the thought of it really helped keep me going btw)?
Ooooh TailChaser that is pretty special! I am in awe ๐ซข. Especially running in the heat of the sunโs armpit! Well done you! ๐๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
Thank you Frenc, I was hoping to get this one this year but itโs much better when itโs part of something to aim for ๐ The sunโs armpit seems to have got even hotter since I stopped. Itโll be so nice when it cools down again ๐ฅต
Hello IP! I completed 30K or 18 and a bit miles in training today. Please may I have a lovely shiny metric marathon badge? Perhaps Iโll get to the whole marathon, perhaps Iโll do the metric. Iโm mulling it over. ๐๐ฅต
To be honest, I found it a struggle this week. I had to adjust training and ended up with two v long (for me) distances in consecutive weekends.There wasnโt one single step today that I didnโt want to give up. However, carried on.
Love C25K. Could never ever have done it without you all. โบ๏ธ
Itโs seems to be a bit of a rarity around these parts but can I request a โten mileโ badge? New milestone for me this morning and Iโm buzzing! Hoping to trade it in for the HM badge soon.
Wow! Huge congratulations!!! Isn't it an awesome achievement? Believe it! And feel very, very proud. Here's your hard earned badge. We'd love to read a race report if you fancy posting one ๐
Hello IP. I ran 10 miles this morning. Wasnโt planning to - it just happened and I really quite enjoyed it. My legs are now a bit tired but should recover in time for the New Forest 10k next Sunday ๐ค๐ผ ๐ค๐ผ. Could I have a new badge please? Thank you ๐ x
Massive congratulations, I've given you your shiny new badge (IP is away right now or she'd have been straight on to it). 10 miles is a huge achievement. 10k on Sunday will fly by now ๐
I went out early doors this morning for what was intended to be a deliberately slow 60 minute or 10k run, and somehow it turned into my first ten-miler.
I took the BlueFin route from 5k to 10k. Since completing that back in August I've been running anywhere between 5k and 13k, with the latter being my first 8-miler last Thursday.
I've done a couple of shorter, pacier runs since then and just fancied reverting to somewhere around 60m/10k or a bit longer if I had it in the tank to hit 8-miles again.
I was feeling OK by the time the 8-mile mark rolled around and wondered whether I might be able to keep the run going for 9 miles. 9 miles came along and I thought to myself, "I can probably manage another ten minutes of this" and 'somehow' I did.
Hi, a bit late posting here ... I did the GNR Sunday before last (it hasn't taken me this long to recover ... I'm just forgetful!) ... I was undercooked in terms of prep so doing it in 2h 50m on a hot day with a crowded course was pleasing enough for the first HM. May I have a HM badge please?
Can I request my HM badge please? I am absolutely thrilled to have covered the full distance this morning. Itโs three weeks until Bath and it is so good to go into it knowing I can make it to the end running all the way.
Am treating myself to coffee and a lunchโฆand a super long bath!!!
Thanks for the new badge!! Was so pleased to see the distance pop up. Didnโt have anything left in the tank but there didnโt need to be. Still canโt quite believe it!
Can I please have my Marathon badge please I have finished my first ever Marathon on the 2nd October Chester Marathon in a time of 4:04:15 Iโm well and truly proud of myself
Congratulations!!! I clapped everyone out of the racecourse, hope you heard me ๐. You have every right to feel proud, that's a fabulous first marathon ๐๐๐
Iโve just run the Bath Half ๐ฅณ. Such a wonderful atmosphere with so many cheering us on around my home city. Feeling goodโฆ been struggling with my pacemaker settings and an old style cardiac pacemakerโฆ( My 9th), but I made it yesterday in just over 3 hours and raised ยฃ1000 for a local charity so v pleased. Would love a badge pls. ๐ฅณ
Yes! Iโd geared up for rain so wished Iโd brought sunglasses and a hat. I got a bit overheated! The crowd were brilliant. Hi fived a storm trooper and a lot of kids on the way round. Lots of funny signs. Picked up some jelly babies en route too! Had lovely chats with people in various queues too. If it werenโt for that horrible hill just before the finish Iโd be immediately signing up for next year!
Hi, I completed my first full marathon run today in Clonakilty Cork. Unfortunately the full marathon was called off due to severe flooding and we were moved to the half. I did the half and then did another afterwards as I didn't want to travel all that distance for just a half.Thanks very much.
Ahh, how disappointing for you. But amazing that you pushed on to achieve the marathon even so. Huge congratulations. Here's your very well dwserved badge ๐
Hello Irishprincess, this morning, 27th November in memory of Tim, I ran Tim's Run, a half marathon in a time of 2:57:15, that was my first Half Marathon, so I hope it won't be long before I see the words Half Marathon next to my username.
Thanks Irishprincess, when I got home I celebrated my first Half Marathon by drinking a large glass of Pineapple Sqush and a chocolate ice cream swirl, yummy, I also did a little stretching as well, my legs were a little sore but not all that bad as at 2pm as usual I took Holly the dog a walk.
I did keep moving IP, my legs aren't feeling too sore now, I took Holly the dog a walk at 2 pm so that's fine as my legs felt OK, but I wouldn't want to run again until Wednesday, that will be a 5K.I did a little rehearsal of the first and last 5K of my planned half marathon last Sunday and on Wednesday so that I would end the run just a 3 minutes walk away from where I live, that worked very well as at 21.11 kilometers I completed the run only a 3 minutes walk from my home.
Thank you very much Linda9389, I was very pleased in getting it completed in under 3 hours although all my split times and the full distance were a little more than when I ran that almost half marathon 3 weeks ago.
Thanks BishyBarnabee, yes I did have a smile on my face, especially the last 5K which I found a little hard, I am feeling very well today and managed a 7K walk in the morning.
Hi IP! I did the Munich Half Marathon in October but forgot to ask for my shiny badge - probably still exhausted from my efforts โฆ I remembered just now, in the middle of reading all the wonderful posts for Tim; incredible how he supported and accompanied so many people in their various running adventures with his kind, wise words.
Thanks, Princess! Quite a feeling running into the โOlympiastadionโ to the finishing line! Huffing, puffing and wheezing around Munich is a very โdifferentโ sort of sightseeing tour, too!
I'm preparing for the HU virtual HM in May. I normally do a long run on Friday and this evening completed 16.1km (10 miles) in 2hr 3min 15secs. Can I get my 10 mile badge please?๐ I'm feeling reasonably confident that I'll be able to complete the HM distance now but it's getting hotter here so that will be a challenge.
hi IP, please may I have my HM badge. I completed it this afternoon supported by the amazing TailChaser (who can vouch for me). Full report to be posted soon as Iโve recovered ๐คฃ๐ฐ๐ชโ๏ธ๐บ
Hi IP. I ran half marathon distance today in 2 hours 53 minutes. Only planned to run 10 miles but got a bit carried away when I saw that the HM was within reaching distance ๐คฃ. Could I have the HM badge next to my name please? Thanks x
Hello ๐ I'm hoping I can claim a metric marathon badge please after my 18 mile run today!? I had a reminder from Linda last time I did 16.1 and just missed it so here I am. ๐
Wowsers! Metric marathon and some! That's a fabulous achievement, massive congratulations. That badge looks amazing ... but you know what we have waiting for you now .... ๐๐๐
Iโve need out of here for a while but have earned all the badges. I completed my first 50k ultra in March (the Green Boy) and did my 4th Marathon in July. Also do you have any triathlon badges? I done a few of those too? Thank you.
Wow! You have been busy! Big congratulations to you and well done for some fantastic achievements ๐ช
Unfortunately we can allocate only one badge for each forum so Iโve given you an ultramarathon badge. We donโt have any triathlon badges but I will take this up with the HU support people to see if we can get some for the future.
Hi Irishprincess, I hope you and all here are in good helath and running well. I just realised in my HM training I ran my first 10 miler since starting this running journey back in August 22. My HM's approaching too quickly, 3/3 at Newport. Especially as I am currently taking penicillin and nasal sprays for mild headaches possibly caused by sinus problems or infection. However I'm getting there ๐
Wow, congratulations OMR! Here's a lovely shiny new badge. 10 miles is such an amazing milestone run, and it really is wellon the way to the half marathon too. I do hope the penicillin sorts the headaches for you and you get to really enjoy Newport HM. Don't forget to get your name added to the March events post when it's up and we can bring out our best HU posse to support you all the way to the finish line!
Really well done! Ten miles is such a great distance and you should be suitably proud ๐
Youโre in great shape for that HM. The March Events post will be posted next week so keep an eye out for it and weโll get the pom-poms ready for you ๐ฅณ
Hi Irishprincess, Iโve been training for the Bristol HM since February and have been gradually building up my time/distance. Today I managed my first HM ๐in 3 hours 3 minutes, had to walk a short section towards the end as I think my blood sugar dropped and I felt sick. Managed to run the final section, gutted that if Iโd been able to keep going I would have been inside 3 hours. That will now be my next target! My second toe on my right foot felt a bit sore as I took my trainers off and it looked around the edge of the nail as if there was a bruise. I removed the nail varnish to find a black nail. Ended up spending this evening in A&E having 2 holes drilled in the nail. Still very black and sore. Hope it soo heals as Iโll be so disappointed if I can keep training for Bristol HM. Any advice from would be gratefully received xx
Well done and congratulations! Itโs such a fabulous achievement, be proud!
Sorry about your toe though. That sounds painful ๐ซ
Are you still hoping to do Bristol? I did that one a few years ago and itโs a brilliant event, the atmosphere and crowd support is second to none.
Are you wearing big enough shoes? A half size or full size bigger than your everyday shoes? This gives your toes room especially when you run downhill.
I canโt give you any specific advice but I do hope you heal quickly youโll probably know yourself when to start running again. Did you ask at the hospital?
You could ask the question in a post on our Fun Beyond 10K & Race Support community and introduce yourself. We love welcoming new members and Iโm pretty sure someone will have gone through the toe issue and can guide you better!
Enjoy your new badge and well done again ๐๐๐ช
As for you feeling sick, did you take any fuel/water with you? If you didnโt then thatโs perhaps why you didnโt feel too well. Our bodies need fuel after about an hour of exercise and itโs good to practice this during training.
Thereโs lots of advice about running a HM on our pages and, while I appreciate that youโve just completed the distance, itโs always worthwhile to be extra prepared for the next time!
Thank you so much IP for all your kind words and helpful advice. I will definitely check out the site for tips on keeping energy and hydration levels up during longer runs. Although Iโve never posted and very rarely comment/reply I gain so much from reading posts and replies. I also will be looking out for advice and not self sabotaging during a run, how to better manage the doubt and to have more resilience and self belief.
Congratulations GN. You should easily break the 3 hour barrier with what you learned about fuelling and hydration yesterday. What a great target for Bristol.Sorry to hear about the toe though - ouch!
I often get black toe nails, but have never had them attended to. The first night they are so sore that even the touch of sheets is painful. Over the next two or three days the soreness goes away completely. After about 6 months the old nail comes away (with no discomfort) and there is a thin, new one underneath. They have never stopped me running.
One obvious cause is hitting the end of your shoe if they are too small, or if you have a lot of steep downhill. For me, I think it's that I clench my toes as I get tired and they are banging on the sole of my shoe. I do try to relax my feet ... but...
I hope yours heals fast and has no impact on your running. If you post thiis as a standalone post and question, you may get more replies and useful info.
Wushing you luck, and congratulations again on your half marathon ๐
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