TWO MORE Sleeps til my first ever HM!

[Lizcanrun]

Hello all, as it says above, on Sunday I will be attempting a HM! I'm getting nervous, so I was just perusing some articles online for advice and I came across this from Runners World...it sums it all up beautifully!! 🤣🤣🤣

As race day approaches, anxiety levels go from "normal" to "medium-high" to "I Am on the Outermost Edge of the Grand Canyon Skywalk and I'm Pretty Sure the Whole Structure Is Beginning to Come Loose."

Yup

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon]

Hey good luck. You’ll be fine, just don’t go off too fast. 👍

[Lizcanrun Half Marathon in reply to RunBrianRun]

Thanks!

[Oldfloss Administrator]

No... just do what you do, relax and mainly.... enjoy it! x

[Lizcanrun Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you, will try.Looking forward to the carb loading!

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Lizcanrun]

I just had a couple more potatoes in the week before ...no change otherwise. .and just water and sugar free polos on the run

[Lizcanrun Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

I was wondering about something for the run. Is sugar free your preference anyway, or is there a running reason ml

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Lizcanrun]

My preference. I did take jelly babies but did not eat any.. there were plenty of things at the water points, but because I don't really use anything with added refined sugar anyway...I just had water as and when I felt like it Son in law and I did devour two pre-done rolled oatcakes and cheese when we got back to the car though!!!

I had taken some great advice from misswobble ... as I too was a tad concerned re-what to take , because I don't eat things like chocolate or use energy drinks or energy bars. I was fine... but accept that we are all different

[Lizcanrun Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks, sadly I have no problem with sugar! But the mints are a good idea, things like jelly babies make me feel a bit sick when I'm running.

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Lizcanrun]

Yes! I just suck the mints to stop a dry mouth x

[Jools2020 Half Marathon]

Oh, you’ll have a blast! I went into town last Sunday to watch the Bracknell Half Marathon finishers. Loads of people down there cheering them on for the last few hundred metres! A line of Marshalls applauding and waiting at the finish line with medals, commentary - the atmosphere was fantastic. I spoke to one lady and she said those last couple of hundred metres were unbelievable. She said she felt like an Olympic athlete with all the cheering and applause. I want to do it next year!

Those nerves will settle just as soon as you start. Keep it steady and remind yourselves you’ve trained for this and are READY! Good Luck 🤞👍🏃‍♀️😊🥇

[Lizcanrun Half Marathon]

Thanks Jools, can't wait to get it done!

[Beatlesforever]

Best of luck, remember you've been training for this for weeks and weeks and you are ready! 🤗🍀🏃‍♀️💪

[Lizcanrun Half Marathon in reply to Beatlesforever]

Thanks. I will do my best 💪

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

How wonderful! Have a great time and savour the atmosphere. It’s truly amazing, and the energy from the crowds, marshals and other runners will carry you right to the end! And then there’s the bling ……. 😍 🏅

[Lizcanrun Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Haha 😂 I hope you’ve been lying on that sofa being fed frozen grapes Liz 🍇

It’s so exciting! Run your own race, soak up and enjoy the atmosphere, think how epic you are and remember to smile for the cameras 😃

Then, come here and tell us all about it!

Good luck 🍀

[Lizcanrun Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Will do! Didn't quite get the frozen grapes. Hubby had his hip replaced on Tuesday. (He was home on Wednesday - amazing!). I have to admit we've spent more time talking about my legs than his this week 🤣

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Lizcanrun]

Oh no! Sounds as if hubby needed the frozen grapes more than you 😂

[Lizcanrun Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Yes, after tomorrow I will go back to being the perfect, dutiful wifey! 🤣🤣🤣🍇🍇🍇

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Oh I love that!!! So true. But the minute you step over the line all those nerves are gone. You've got this, have faith in yourself 😊

[Lizcanrun Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda. I'm sure I'll enjoy it once I start 😊

[Decker Ultramarathon]

No worries, you’ve got this. Just pace yourself as you have done in your training. And maybe try not to change your nutrition and water intake from what has been working for you in training.

[Lizcanrun Half Marathon in reply to Decker]

Thanks, good advice!

[sparky66 Half Marathon]

You got this Lizcanrun, says it all in your name!!!You've done the training, you're prepared... It's natural to feel nervous, but once you get amoungst all those other runners that will turn to excitement 👏

Don't set out too fast and run your own race, enjoy yourself.. have a great run, we all routing for you 🏃‍♀️🎉🤞🎊🥇

[Lizcanrun Half Marathon in reply to sparky66]

Thank you 😊💪

[Cowladyrunning Marathon]

You'll smash it 🙌🙌🙌

[Lizcanrun Half Marathon in reply to Cowladyrunning]

Thanks. Got to keep up with you!

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

You'll be fine! Go and enjoy the day,a 1st HM is a very special achievement!! 😁👌🏃‍♀️xxx

[Lizcanrun Half Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

Thanks Aliboo 😊

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Exciting….Good luck and enjoy 😊

[Lizcanrun Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you!

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon]

I think evrything's been covered so I'll just add: have a good run!

[Lizcanrun Half Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

Thank you 😊

[Week7 Half Marathon]

Look at your name- you can do this.

Have a wonderful day .

[Lizcanrun Half Marathon in reply to Week7]

Thanks!

[Doris8]

Good luck 🤞 you can do it🙂

[Lizcanrun Half Marathon in reply to Doris8]

Thanks Doris8!

[Reggiegirl 10 Miles]

Can’t add anything to what’s been said, so Good Luck and enjoy yourself 🏃‍♀️🥳

[Lizcanrun Half Marathon in reply to Reggiegirl]

Thanks 😊

[buzzards]

Good luck, you've got this. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️👍🥞

[Lizcanrun Half Marathon in reply to buzzards]

Thank you 😊

[MrsRDj Half Marathon]

Good luck - you will smash it!

[Lizcanrun Half Marathon in reply to MrsRDj]

Thank you!

[Mormor1 Half Marathon]

Good luck....I'm building up to a hm.. 16k today.. But I will be doing it on my own as I've never run with any others!

[Lizcanrun Half Marathon in reply to Mormor1]

Yes I tend to run alone, with a good podcast. Not tomorrow though! Thanks for the good wishes.