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Bournemouth half marathan completed today. Ran with the missus who got herself a PB but not a sub 2 hour half she had hoped for.

Have to say I really enjoyed it. Treated it like a training run and not running flat out gave me the opportunity to enjoy the atmosphere, people watch and take in the views. Complete contrast to a normal race where I remember very little as too busy focusing on the race.
 
MCFC1993 said:
3 hours 51mins Chester Marathon, went through halfway in 1:45ish, so I did fall apart in the 2nd half. I'll take it though, the heat in the 2nd half was tough and there were many collapsed bodies at the side of the road. I thought the course was way flatter than it actually was, 3 or 4 hills that'll break your heart in the last 5 mile.

First one done though, time to celebrate.
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Well done. Decent time for a first marathon. It doesn't sound like you really fell apart in the second half. A bit slower with an extra 20 minutes, yes, but not bad, certainly for first marathon. The best to aim for might be about 5 minutes slower second half. You can learn from it and improve if you fancy another one in a few months.
 
MCFC1993 said:
3 hours 51mins Chester Marathon, went through halfway in 1:45ish, so I did fall apart in the 2nd half. I'll take it though, the heat in the 2nd half was tough and there were many collapsed bodies at the side of the road. I thought the course was going to be way flatter than it actually was, 3 or 4 hills that'll break your heart in the last 5 mile.

First one done though, time to celebrate.
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That's amazing mate. Good on you.
 
MCFC1993 said:
3 hours 51mins Chester Marathon, went through halfway in 1:45ish, so I did fall apart in the 2nd half. I'll take it though, the heat in the 2nd half was tough and there were many collapsed bodies at the side of the road. I thought the course was going to be way flatter than it actually was, 3 or 4 hills that'll break your heart in the last 5 mile.

First one done though, time to celebrate.
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Superb running, that heat today was ridiculous for running in so to blast through and go sub4 in your first marathon is awesome
 
franksinatra said:
Bournemouth half marathan completed today. Ran with the missus who got herself a PB but not a sub 2 hour half she had hoped for.

Have to say I really enjoyed it. Treated it like a training run and not running flat out gave me the opportunity to enjoy the atmosphere, people watch and take in the views. Complete contrast to a normal race where I remember very little as too busy focusing on the race.
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Well done
I was close to signing up for that one.
Doing the Maidstone half 22nd instead.
 
gaz76 said:
Rochdale half for me today, sandwiched between a 40odd mile bike ride, 1.33 chip time, miles away from my best, but on a shite course and I forgot my running shorts!! Happy with that time tbh considering current fitness, weighed myself before and after the race and I lost half a stone, the heat was mental today.
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Well done mate.
Lost Half a stone in a hour and a half though ?!
 
Kippaxpete said:
Advice urgently required.
I'm relatively new to running having started in earnest around seven weeks ago as an FOC whose only exercise previously involved the odd long walk. My PB (some four weeks ago) for 5k is 26:14 which is, admittedly, not that impressive when compared to the exploits of some on this thread. Regardless, I was delighted at the time. My challenge now is to move beyond the 5k distance which has become my default option. Ideally, my goal is to run 10k without it feeling like an ascent of Everest! I'd be grateful for any tips or advice from the more experienced posters.
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I've been really grateful for the support since posting my original comment. The advice received has proved invaluable. Now 12 weeks in, I posted a 5k PB of 24:50 last weekend at Marple Parkrun and ran an 8.5k this week. My aim is to run a 10k within the next fortnight. Slow and steady is definitely the way forward (no pun intended) with progress achieved by way of small increments. I post this follow-up for no other reason than I'm bloody chuffed with myself. Perhaps there was an elite athlete lurking in me all those (61) years and I just didn't know it! Joking aside, if anyone reading this post thinks they're too old to make that first step, just go for it. You might just surprise yourself.
 
Kippaxpete said:
I've been really grateful for the support since posting my original comment. The advice received has proved invaluable. Now 12 weeks in, I posted a 5k PB of 24:50 last weekend at Marple Parkrun and ran an 8.5k this week. My aim is to run a 10k within the next fortnight. Slow and steady is definitely the way forward (no pun intended) with progress achieved by way of small increments. I post this follow-up for no other reason than I'm bloody chuffed with myself. Perhaps there was an elite athlete lurking in me all those (61) years and I just didn't know it! Joking aside, if anyone reading this post thinks they're too old to make that first step, just go for it. You might just surprise yourself.
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Fantastic mate I ran my first HM last year aged 60 and had only started running 2 years before it
 
Kippaxpete said:
I've been really grateful for the support since posting my original comment. The advice received has proved invaluable. Now 12 weeks in, I posted a 5k PB of 24:50 last weekend at Marple Parkrun and ran an 8.5k this week. My aim is to run a 10k within the next fortnight. Slow and steady is definitely the way forward (no pun intended) with progress achieved by way of small increments. I post this follow-up for no other reason than I'm bloody chuffed with myself. Perhaps there was an elite athlete lurking in me all those (61) years and I just didn't know it! Joking aside, if anyone reading this post thinks they're too old to make that first step, just go for it. You might just surprise yourself.
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You say slow and steady but that is a cracking Parkrun time.

I always think training yourself to reach 10k are the hardest Ks of training. Once that base is established 10-14K as an examples seems much lesser a jump than say from 2-6 4-8K etc.

Keep improving but more importantly keep enjoying the experience. If you allow it, it really can open a different world to you. Heading out in the car, parking up and running through a wood/forest along a coast path or late night runs through woods is a really inspiring experience.

Keep moving.
 
ob said:
Fantastic mate I ran my first HM last year aged 60 and had only started running 2 years before it
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That's brilliant mate. I've always said a marathon isn't for me but as I slowly increase my distance, I'm beginning to see the attraction. Initially, you run a 5k and begin to feel comfortable with that distance before extending to 10k and so on. Take that process to it's logical conclusion and, inevitably, you'll be at a point where 26 miles feels achievable. Suffice to say though, it looks an horrendous prospect to me just now!
 
franksinatra said:
You say slow and steady but that is a cracking Parkrun time.

I always think training yourself to reach 10k are the hardest Ks of training. Once that base is established 10-14K as an examples seems much lesser a jump than say from 2-6 4-8K etc.

Keep improving but more importantly keep enjoying the experience. If you allow it, it really can open a different world to you. Heading out in the car, parking up and running through a wood/forest along a coast path or late night runs through woods is a really inspiring experience.

Keep moving.
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Cheers pal. What you say about the leap from 5k to 10k is echoed by mates of mine who have been at this running game for years.
Equally, I agree that getting out for a run - particularly in the countryside - is good for mind, body and soul. In fact, the serotonin boost is becoming addictive!
 
Kippaxpete said:
I've been really grateful for the support since posting my original comment. The advice received has proved invaluable. Now 12 weeks in, I posted a 5k PB of 24:50 last weekend at Marple Parkrun and ran an 8.5k this week. My aim is to run a 10k within the next fortnight. Slow and steady is definitely the way forward (no pun intended) with progress achieved by way of small increments. I post this follow-up for no other reason than I'm bloody chuffed with myself. Perhaps there was an elite athlete lurking in me all those (61) years and I just didn't know it! Joking aside, if anyone reading this post thinks they're too old to make that first step, just go for it. You might just surprise yourself.
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Under 25 minutes is in no way slow and steady and that’s a great time. Every credit and keep going with it.
 
Kippaxpete said:
I've been really grateful for the support since posting my original comment. The advice received has proved invaluable. Now 12 weeks in, I posted a 5k PB of 24:50 last weekend at Marple Parkrun and ran an 8.5k this week. My aim is to run a 10k within the next fortnight. Slow and steady is definitely the way forward (no pun intended) with progress achieved by way of small increments. I post this follow-up for no other reason than I'm bloody chuffed with myself. Perhaps there was an elite athlete lurking in me all those (61) years and I just didn't know it! Joking aside, if anyone reading this post thinks they're too old to make that first step, just go for it. You might just surprise yourself.
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24:50 is a fantastic Parkrun PB I can only currently dream of, and I'm only 52 but a little overweight (but I'm working on that).
Keep up the good work!
 
Kippaxpete said:
I've been really grateful for the support since posting my original comment. The advice received has proved invaluable. Now 12 weeks in, I posted a 5k PB of 24:50 last weekend at Marple Parkrun and ran an 8.5k this week. My aim is to run a 10k within the next fortnight. Slow and steady is definitely the way forward (no pun intended) with progress achieved by way of small increments. I post this follow-up for no other reason than I'm bloody chuffed with myself. Perhaps there was an elite athlete lurking in me all those (61) years and I just didn't know it! Joking aside, if anyone reading this post thinks they're too old to make that first step, just go for it. You might just surprise yourself.
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that's a great Parkrun time
 
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