HM Target

[SkiMonday]

For some time now, maybe a couple of years, I’ve had a target of achieving a sub 2 hour HM. The closest I’ve been so far is 2 hours and 90 seconds so I’m not far off!

I remember, ages ago now, a colleague commenting that, if I maintained my 5k pace then I’d achieve my target. Whilst that was accurate, it wasn’t particularly helpful because repeating it 4 times just seemed too much. Rolling forward to today, I’ve just completed an 8 mile run at the required pace. I’m not there yet but maintaining the pace for another 5 miles seems a lot more achievable than doing my fast paced 5k repeatedly 4 times.

I’ve still 8 weeks of training so I reckon I’m in with a chance this time! Of course, there’s always a risk that the Bath HM will be postponed again but it’s getting a bit close for that.

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Good luck for your sub 2 hours HM at Bath, I don't think that it will be postponed again, September and October are going to be a very busy months for event races.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

I’m sure you’ll achieve your sub 2 hour goal SM. 👊 😀 Can’t wait to hear how you get on, along with what the amended route is like. Wish I could be there. 🥹

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks CC

Added a 10 miler on BH Monday. It was hot and I didn’t feel like I had the energy to run whilst drinking so my pace was a bit slower. Still, it should be cooler in October so that should help.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Speedy!!! I’m sure you’ll do it SM as the atmosphere will push you through. Think of all those people calling your name! Let’s just say I won’t be waiting for you at the finish line as I’ll still be running 🏃‍♀️

I’ll be delighted if a) the race actually goes ahead and b) I run it and finish it at all. Haven’t run a HM since Bristol ☹️

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks IP

I reckon there’s a very good chance of both a) and b) being achieved this October!

[misswobble Marathon]

The race will happen 😀. Good luck with your prep and for race day 👍

[ForbiddenPlanet Half Marathon]

Fantastic target to go for. 💪Best wishes for continued good times!

[TailChaser Marathon]

Surely they can’t postpone it again?! I’m sure you’ll do it, you achieved so much SM. Like Cheeky, I wish we could join you too. Good luck and all the best for Bath 🤞

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to TailChaser]

Thanks TC

I’m sure now that it will take place and it’s looking good for that sub 2 hour!

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Good luck,

[Tasha99 Marathon]

Oooh good luck! You can do it. The crowd and atmosphere will spur you on too!

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to Tasha99]

Thanks Tasha

Maybe I should just focus on crossing that finish line within my target!

[Decker Ultramarathon]

💯 % faith you’ll do it Ski

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to Decker]

Cheers Decker.