Running thread

[Paladin]

Alright everyone, longtime lurker on this thread but first time poster... I’ve been a regular 5 and 10km runner for a good few years and after shedding nearly 2 Stone since Christmas have managed to get my times right down. My step son wants me to do a half marathon with him so do you reckon I can dive straight in or up my distances bit by bit? Any advice welcome, cheers!

I was in a similar position a few years ago. I just gradually built up my 5ks to 10k, then a 15k, then about a year ago my first ever half marathon. I ended up running four HMs during last year's lockdown, and then the Bluemoon Virtual HM about a month ago.

I would say once you have a 15k under your belt, you should be able to complete a HM.

 

[Mike Brock]

I was in a similar position a few years ago. I just gradually built up my 5ks to 10k, then a 15k, then about a year ago my first ever half marathon. I ended up running four HMs during last year's lockdown, and then the Bluemoon Virtual HM about a month ago.

I would say once you have a 15k under your belt, you should be able to complete a HM.

Thanks mate, appreciate the advice. Not so sure I’m looking forward to it but feeling more confident!

 

[somapop]

3rd run in two weeks after my 3.5 months Covid downtime last night.

It feels like if did when I first started running (hard and without any noticeable benefits....yet).
Probably why many stop doing it. But I broke through the 6min per KM last night so I'm gathering pace albeit slowly.

Absolutely feeling better though....that sprite is returning.

 

[gaz76]

Tatton 10k this morning, was a tad wet and windy, perfect conditions, miles better than a sweltering hot one, gun time 40.19, strava says 40.05 so Im going with strava!! Bit of a fucker not to get sub40 but theres a few hills on that course, really enjoyed that one

 

[BlueHammer85]

First official 10k race tommorow. Not done one in ages. Not running well of late so won’t be going for a time. But will be good to be back in that environment again.

 

[inchy14]

First official 10k race tommorow. Not done one in ages. Not running well of late so won’t be going for a time. But will be good to be back in that environment again.

Good luck pal.

 

[willipp]

First official 10k race tommorow. Not done one in ages. Not running well of late so won’t be going for a time. But will be good to be back in that environment again.

Good luck pal, hope the weather holds off for you.

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

was going to do a 6k last night again then it rained. then united lost the title to us and i then ordered a pizza to celebrate.

Now i feel rough

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

First official 10k race tommorow. Not done one in ages. Not running well of late so won’t be going for a time. But will be good to be back in that environment again.

which one you running sir?

 

[BlueHammer85]

which one you running sir?

CHASE THE SUN OLYMPIC PARK 10K

few laps around my beloved hammers stadium basically