HUHM/10K: HM & 10K confirmed and new Strava club open!!!😍

[linda9389]

★ The HU spring 2023 main event will be on Sunday 14th May, 9.30am

BUT we will also accept runs at any time on Sunday 14th May or at any point during the following week of Mon 15th - Sun 21st May.

It's not too late to join in!!! Just comment below ⬇️

We can confirm that there's enough interest for us to run both the Half Marathon and the 10K distances for this virtual event. Choose either the Half Marathon or the 10k, or opt for the 'double' (be it back to back or over two separate days 😍).

If you missed the original announcement, there is a link to that post at the bottom of this one (along with links to all previous posts relating to this event).

★ Strava club

For previous HUHM groups we have set up an optional strava club which proved very popular. The club for this event is now live: HUHM spring 2023.

Joining the Strava club is certainly not essential in order to take part in this HU event. However, if you already use Strava (or fancy giving it a try) you may like to join so we can follow each other and add our support and encouragement to each other’s activities (not to mention throw around some kudos).

Along with lots of others, I found the club camaraderie especially useful during my first HM training - it’s great to see how people are getting on and to share experiences on a run by run basis.

So, if you’re on Strava and would like to be part of the club, request to join using this link: strava.com/clubs/HUHM10Kspr...

We will only accept people we recognise from HU; if your HU name and your Strava name are very different, could you please message me using HU private chat to let me know who you are on Strava (or add a comment to this post letting me know you've submitted a request to join) so that I don’t ignore you thinking you are an outsider!!!

I have also added a ‘who’s who?’ post to the Strava club; once you’ve been accepted into the group, do add a comment to let everyone in the club know your HU alter ego if it isn’t obvious. We can then follow each other and spread the kudos!

★ Event start list

We will shortly put together a list of who has 'entered' already (bearing in mind that there will be no fee to change at any point and no refund if you have to pull out!)

★ Keep the comments coming!

Do let us know how you’re feeling and how you’re getting on, either via the weekly chat or in your own posts.

Have fun, take care, enjoy your runs and happy training everyone 😍

The Marathon Team xxx

Whos' up for a HU HM/10k? Intro post:

healthunlocked.com/marathon...

If you want real bling for this event:

healthunlocked.com/marathon...

[Birdlady64]

Ooh, I missed the original post. Half would be a bit of a stretch given where I am right now, but can you please put me down for 10k?

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Birdlady64]

Woud love to! You're in!!! 😊

[Birdlady64 in reply to linda9389]

Have also requested to joint the Strava club

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Birdlady64]

I think I've added you. Shout if any problem 😊

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Hi Linda9389, I will be able to run the HU 10K on Wednesday 17th May if that's OK for you.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

That sounds just perfect. Great that you can join in 😊

[runningdad Marathon]

I’ve requested to join the Strava club. Looking forward to this and all the shared encouragement!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to runningdad]

I'll get that added now. Together we are stronger right? 😍

[Comfortnotspeed Marathon]

Hi Linda! Thank you for doing all the admin. I love a Strava club and I’m right there!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Comfortnotspeed]

Fabulous! Me too!!! I'll sort that very shortly 😍

[Run46 Half Marathon]

Hi Linda, can you put me down for the 10k please 🤞👍

After a crappy running year, (covid 3 times in 9 months, leaving me with some tightness in my chest that comes & goes) I'd so love to get back to 10k, but just being able to regularly run 2 to 3 times a week would also be brilliant!

I've done a good few 4ks this year & had just done my 1st 5k when I got a mild cold including said tightness...decided this time to stop running altogether until it feels better in the hope that would get me back to better health, but after 2 weeks off I'm losing patience...can't wait to get back to it.

And when I do, hopefully soon, I'm gonna need a plan 😁

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Run46]

Oh no, what a rough time you're having. I'll put you down for the 10k, but don't let that put pressure on you - you need to be kind to yourself, take it gently and enjoy the runs you can do. It will come back 😊

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

I won't ta Linda, I'll consider it a wish list rather than a to do list!

It would be brilliant though...or I should say, it will be brilliant when I get there 😃

[Kevin41 Half Marathon]

please put me in for the 10k. I’ll save the HM for June but a HU 10k in May will be a great warm up and something to look forward to. Thanks

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Kevin41]

Will do. Sounds like a great plan 👍

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

10k too for me please with the option to run the half marathon on the day if I feel fit enough, I'll be on week 3 of retirement, it might be too soon but it might not

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Will do! I'm loving the attitude and I'm definitely rooting for you 💪👏

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to linda9389]

Thank you Linda, I requested to join the Strava group too

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

I think I've added you, shout if any problems 😊

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to linda9389]

Thank you ☺️

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon]

Good luck to all taking part in this 👍👏👏👏

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to RunBrianRun]

... and good luck to you with your ankle ... 😕

[LottieMW]

10k for me too please Linda! Applied to join the Strava club too 😊

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to LottieMW]

Brilliantt. I think I've added you - shout if any problem 😊

[LottieMW in reply to linda9389]

thanks! 😊

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Yay! 🙂 🏃‍♀️🏃🏽🏃‍♀️

Can you put me down for the 10k please Linda? Would love to do another Half but not sure I would be ready in time…🤔! I guess I can switch if I find myself building up the longer runs sooner but I think the 10k is a surer bet!🙂🏃‍♀️

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Absolutely! 🥰

[RunWillie Marathon]

Thanks linda9389 😍

I’ve requested to join the Strava group. I’m certainly in for the 10k but may do the half depending on how my HM race goes on the Ist April 👍🏻

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

I think I've got your strava request, though somewhat disguised other than location 🥰

[CBDB]

have I mentioned already? 10k for me, please.

And super thanks to the HM team. I always hover on here, enjoying the read. But not quite being at the point of racing or even just going beyond 10k, so almost never posting… except when the HU HM/10k comes along!

So the Virtual HU HM/10k are always so welcome and brilliant for me to more actively join in!

[LottieMW in reply to CBDB]

Same as me! Lurker but no posts as a 10k runner ☺️

[CBDB in reply to LottieMW]

😄😄😄

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to LottieMW]

We always love to hear what you're up to 🥰. The title of this forum is almost as much of a misnomer as C25K 😍

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to CBDB]

That's lovely to hear 🥰 Our next job s to get the start list together then everyone can see whether they're in ... and what they committed to 😍

[Cowladyrunning Marathon]

Thank you Linda.... I'll join the strava club and do the half (hopefully!)

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Cowladyrunning]

Fabulous 👍

[SmilingTortoise1 Half Marathon]

Thank you Linda. I'd like to try for the Half and have just requested to join the strava group 😀

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to SmilingTortoise1]

Fabulous! I think I've accepted you, shout if any problem 😊

[OldManRunning Half Marathon]

I'd like to do the 10k 😁

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to OldManRunning]

Fabulous! I think I've accepted you on Strava too, shout if any problem 😊

[OldManRunning Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

That's me 😁 thank you

[Comte]

What does HUHM mean?? Understood that HM is half marathon but a google search has not shown what is HU.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Comte]

Health Unlocked!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Comte]

Ooh, sorry! HUHM10K is Healthunlocked (virtual) half marathon and10K 😍

[Comte in reply to linda9389]

OK thanks. I have been known to HUM a tune but have never HUHMed. As for a HM or M or a QM these are beyond me at my level. Sorry.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Hi Linda! Just to confirm I’ll be running the 10k at the Great Bristol 10k on Sunday 14th, then the following weekend my goal will be to run the HM too (and I’ve signed up for a virtual run meaning I’ll get bling for it 😍)

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

You are a star! Driven by the bling 🥇🥰

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

You are a star! Driven by the bling 🥇🥰

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

(Shallow, some might say!) 😅

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

... with hidden depths 😍

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

😂

[buzzards]

I'm up for the 10k

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to buzzards]

Fabulous, I'll add you to the list which we'll publish soon 😊

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

This is going to be sooo much fun 🤗 running “with VRBs and bling at the end. What’s not to love? 😍

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Absolutely! 🏃🥇🥰

[TailChaser Marathon]

Ooh, I do believe my trail 10k starts around that time. Thanks Linda, I’ll go and search out the club 👍😍

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

Fabulous! I think I've accepted you on Strava, shout if any problem 😊

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda! Looks good to me (apart from my mileage for this week which is pretty rubbish!) 😍

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

😍😍😍

[Niteflite Half Marathon]

I would like to do the 10k. Great idea to have a Strava Club. I’ve requested to Join. Jo D.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Niteflite]

Fabulous! I think I've accepted you on Strava, shout if any problem 😊

[nowster Metric Marathon]

I'm in: HM on 14 May.

And I've requested the Strava club too. My name there has my online moniker in it.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to nowster]

Fabulous! I think I've accepted you on Strava, shout if any problem 😊

[Cmoi Marathon]

In the wild hope that I can avoid illness, injury and ice over the next few weeks, please put me down for both linda9389 . I probably can't do either on the exact date though!

Will think about the Strava club. While it's great to link up with other HU members, clubs always push me into making comparisons and I don't need that.

Thanks for all your organising work!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

I’m exactly the same Cmoi I know I’d push myself to show off and then end up on the IC again. (At my age I know my faults 🙄)

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

'show off' 😍😍😍

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

I'm in just one Strava club, which includes quite a few very serious trail runners with decades of experience (e.g. the actual UTMB) and scary numbers. Last week's leader ran 148km and 7,730 m vertical in a week! Consequently it's incredibly rare for me to get anywhere near their leaderboard and there's no pressure.

I stopped doing Strava challenges as well - too much chasing after badges rather than doing what was right for me. That's also one of the reasons I'm not currently tracking all my runs.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Wow, that's just phenomenal, not toention unreachable for most mere mortals! Whilst the HU club isn't about leaderboards, I don't know of a way to switch them off sadly.

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to linda9389]

I don't think you should have to switch off leaderboards, it's my mind that needs switching off!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

I double checked, but I can't see a way ...

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Seriously, I'm the one with an issue so it's up to me to decide how to deal with it. Nobody else's responsibility, certainly not yours Linda! 🤗

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

... I don't think the leaderboards are quite in keeping with the spirit of this event, but we'll have to exercise our right to look away 🥰

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Amazing! Those are very serious numbers. These people must do nothing else but run. Who’s going to put the bins out and go for the food shopping? 🤣

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

We're talking runners who do 24-hour challenges like the Bob Graham or Paddy Buckley rounds. Gets the crazy mileage and elevation done in one go, plenty of time for bins and shopping! 😜

Must admit that's always my first thought when I read about people doing extreme day after challenges - who's actually in the background making it possible for them?

Though in fairness the guys I'm talking about seem to be pretty normal, just super-dedicated - some may also have running-related jobs - and they tend to live in the Peak District. Instant elevation!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Makes sense. And they probably chose the Peak District for that reason ⛰️😍

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

That's the equivalent of running a Half Marathon every day, the London Vitality 10,000 is on the 2nd May, they usually have a virtual run as well which like the Healthunlocked run can be ran any day that week.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

As they say, stay safe!!! I use the strava group to give and receive support and long since gave up on comparisons (other than me to me). Your running has to be close to unique - I'm not sure how most of us could try to compare to you, other than to look on, open mouthed, at your amazing elevation gains 🥰

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Aw thanks linda9389 😘

[nowster Metric Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Queen of the Hills. 🤣

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to nowster]

I was singing this morning too nowster . 🙀 Julie Andrews eat your heart out!

[nowster Metric Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

♫ Climb every mountain… ♫

or

♫ The hills are alive with the sound of footsteps… ♫

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to nowster]

Kate Rusby, actually (see my profile!)

From SoM I'd like to suggest:

How do I solve a problem like my heart rate?

Running up all these hills won't pin it down.

How do you find a word for me and running?

A flibbertijibbet! A will-o’-the wisp! A clown!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

😍😍😍

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Just requested to join the Strava club linda9389 , in an attempt to get over myself...

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

I've accepted you cmoi, in an effort to support you in your therapy 😍

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

I think that I have (or have had) the horrible virus which is doing the rounds. Tight chest, aching ribs, night time temperature, low peak flow and raised resting heart rate. Today I have woken up feeling so much better. My chest seems to have cleared itself, peak flow is ok and the night temperature has disappeared too. My average resting heart rate is still 10bpm above its normal level of 52, but I guess it will take time to settle back. So, what now?

🤞I am rarely ill (as opposed to injured!) so this is new territory for me. I reckon phase 1 is to take Molly out for a walk (she has been “giving me the eyes” all week!). So a gentle walk to the cafe today, suitably wrapped up. If I can keep that up over the weekend, maybe a very slow 15 minute recovery run on Monday, and then reassess. My last long run (usually a Monday morning event) was 12 days ago; a 15k. So, maybe a 5k to follow the slow recovery run and then the next run can be the long run. I might aim for a gentle 10k. Hopefully that will leave me just enough time to be ready for the May HM. I would like to be on the list anyway!!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Oh no, poor you BC. I'm glad to hear you are turning the corner though. I'd caution you to take it easy ... but I know you will 🥰I'll make sure you're on the HM list, with an easy switch to the 10k if you feel that's the right thing when it comes to it.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda; I like the option of a soft landing; excellent work 🙂. Molly’s walk went well, so I hope that things are looking up. Getting ARH right is the main indicator; staying stubbornly at 64 bpm at present!

[Joster Half Marathon]

Hi Linda, please count me in. I'd like to have a go at HM, but if that proves a step too far, can I switch to 10k closer to the time? Or be put down for both and then drop the one I don't do? What's easier for you? Thank you. Cheers, Jo

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Joster]

Absolutely you can. I'll put you for HM so you don't lose sight of the goal, but you can change at any point. After all it's supposed to be motivational but mostly FUN! 😍

[Joster Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Cheers Linda!!

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon]

Hi Linda, I'm up for the HM and the Strava group too please. You know who I am 🧐😂

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Cantstopmenow]

I do indeed 😍 You just need to click on the link above and request to join the club, then I can accept you 😊

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Oops! Sorry

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Cantstopmenow]

No problem at all! I've accepted you now 😊

[Frenc Half Marathon]

How exciting! Gives me something to aim for again. And I’ve sent my Strava request 😁. Thanks Linda!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Frenc]

I think I've accepted your request, any problems just shout 😊

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

All good! 😁

[David_G Metric Marathon]

Hi linda9389 could I be added to the list for the 10K please? I’m running a ‘real’ 10K on the same day, so it would be great to join in the HU fun too 😀 I’ve sent a request to join the Strava club. Good luck everyone and happy running! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to David_G]

Perfect timing! I'll put you on the list and I've just accepted you into the strava group 😊

[DawnFreshStart Half Marathon]

just going to download strava now. Hope I am not too late to join in the half marathon, have to be a weekday for me though x

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to DawnFreshStart]

Definitely not too late 😍 and a weekday is fine too 😊

[DawnFreshStart Half Marathon]

oh no it doesn’t track treadmill running

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to DawnFreshStart]

How do you normally record your runs? You can export to strava from Garmin and various other places. What do you normally use?

[DawnFreshStart Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

HUAWEI fitness tracker. Bet it doesn’t work 😀

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to DawnFreshStart]

It might work ... take a look at this ... androidauthority.com/how-to...

[DawnFreshStart Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

thank you. Will see if it works today

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to DawnFreshStart]

Let us know how you get on 😊

[DawnFreshStart Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

I have done the “sharing info” but my run hasn’t uploaded onto strava. Will have a mess about with it later see if I can sort it 😃

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

We have a local event on the 14th May, Walk the Wight. But I'd like to attempt a 10k later in the week so pop my name on the list please! 😁xxx

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

Fabulous. Will do 😊

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon]

Hiya

Im doing the Yorkshire 3Peaks on 15th May, so won't be able to do the HM, but will plan to do a 10km that week. So I'll join the 10km group please! Am already on Strava as you know under my proper name.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Hedgehogs123]

Fabulous! If you can you click on the link in the post above and request to join the strava club then I will accept you into the group 😊

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Done ! 👍😀

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Hedgehogs123]

... and done! 😍

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to linda9389]

how exciting!!!😀 Doesn't take much to please me!😂🏃‍♀️

[Chickenears Marathon]

Hello Linda,

Please put me down for the HM. I’ve just requested to join the Strava group. Thanks very much.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Chickenears]

Brilliant, see you on the start line 😆 I do have a strava request with a name I don't recognise but can't tie up to your HU name (initials SP) - might that be you?

[Chickenears Marathon]

Yes, that’s me, Linda - I probably should have told you that beforehand!😀 Thanks for organising this, it should be fun.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Chickenears]

No problem. I've accepted you into the group, let the fun begin 😊

[ForbiddenPlanet Half Marathon]

Hi Linda - please may I enter for the HM? Been wondering whether to go for this or the 10K, but my low HR running has been going well so I think I will be OK for the Half.

(Asked to join Strava Group - handle same as on here).

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to ForbiddenPlanet]

You most certainly can! Any doubts at the last minute and you can change to 10k. I think I've accepted you into the strava group 😊

[ForbiddenPlanet Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

That's great - thank you! 😀

[Reggit Marathon]

I’ve requested to join the Strava group - Strava is in my real name of David Thornber.

Please let me in

Thanks

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Reggit]

Aha! Will do that right now 😊