Any runners here?

[sparklecazza]

Did my first half marathon in July, but it was a cross country one. And it started at midnight.

Need to get more into running, get myself some proper trainers and a decent sports bra

How did that go? and where was it? I must say proper trainers and a good bra are ultra important!

[bunique]

First night out with the running club and ended up doing about 4 and a half miles (one person's watch said 4.2, one said 4.7, and I hadn't counted the two laps of the track we started with) - never run that far before There's a 5 miler on 12th August, not sure if it's a bit soon to think about entering given I spent most of tonight at the very back!

[fairyinboots]

First night out with the running club and ended up doing about 4 and a half miles (one person's watch said 4.2, one said 4.7, and I hadn't counted the two laps of the track we started with) - never run that far before There's a 5 miler on 12th August, not sure if it's a bit soon to think about entering given I spent most of tonight at the very back!

Nothing wrong with being at the back!

I think you should be fine for your 5 miler. It sounds as though you did 4.5ish miles tonight, and then you have to add on the 800m or so off track.

Good luck if you do decide to do it.

[TheGayTent]

16 mile training run completed on Sunday in 2hrs 20.

Another 8 mile session tonight...

...54 days to go

[Kowalski]

16 mile training run completed on Sunday in 2hrs 20.

Another 8 mile session tonight...

...54 days to go

Sounds like you are well in the zone, keep it up!

[Alexx (:]

How did that go? and where was it? I must say proper trainers and a good bra are ultra important! :angry:

Sorry for the late reply, forgot I posted on here!

Did it in 5hr 21, wasn't too bad considering it was my first, and about 80 - 90% was on fields/through woodland. Made it back to camp (was a circular route) just before sunrise, ate strawberries, showered and fell to sleep.

[TheGayTent]

Averaging between 40-50 miles each week now. Less than 5 weeks to D-Day and only 2 more endurance runs to go...

[Kowalski]

Averaging between 40-50 miles each week now. Less than 5 weeks to D-Day and only 2 more endurance runs to go...

Blimey, that's very impressive. I'm averaging 25-30 per week. Half marathon in 3 weeks (my second) and confident of breaking 2 hours.

[TheGayTent]

Blimey, that's very impressive. I'm averaging 25-30 per week. Half marathon in 3 weeks (my second) and confident of breaking 2 hours.

Knackering is what it is!

Fairly confident of making the marathon inside 4hr30...fingers crossed!

[timespeedsup]

Currently managing about 5 miles a week, so well done you both. & the 5 miles hurt today. But when I can switch it to 15 (ie 3 runs) I'll be on my way. Half booked for 8th November.

[Kowalski]

Well my 2nd Half Marathon is two weeks on Sunday and everything seems to be going to plan. I was 2 hours 3 minutes when I did my first half in March, and I'm reasonably confident of sneaking in under 2 hours for this half (weather dependent). After that I have two of the quickest 10Ks in the NE of Scotland so hoping to break the magical 50 minutes.

I'm putting a lot of focus on all this at the moment.

[TheGayTent]

Knocked another 20 miles out on Sunday. Fairly confident now of sub 4.30 in Berlin on the 20th. Strangely beginning to look forward to it!

[Kowalski]

Knocked another 20 miles out on Sunday. Fairly confident now of sub 4.30 in Berlin on the 20th. Strangely beginning to look forward to it!

I reckon you'll be under 4.15.

No pressure.

[TheGayTent]

I reckon you'll be under 4.15.

No pressure.

Ha ha thanks!

Being my first marathon I will be happy to just get round - especially as Alzheimer's Society stand to benefit nearly £500.

[Kowalski]

Ha ha thanks!

Being my first marathon I will be happy to just get round - especially as Alzheimer's Society stand to benefit nearly £500.

Have you got a justgiving page? I'll slip you a donation if you do...

[Kowalski]

Perhaps next year we can have an efest challenge somewhere (possibly a half marathon?) and try and get a few people to enter the race (I don't mind travelling down) followed by a few post race imbibings.

[timespeedsup]

Perhaps next year we can have an efest challenge somewhere (possibly a half marathon?) and try and get a few people to enter the race (I don't mind travelling down) followed by a few post race imbibings.

That's a right sadistic suggestion! Suppose I'd better agree nonetheless

How about a half before the Manchester meet?!?

[TheGayTent]

Perhaps next year we can have an efest challenge somewhere (possibly a half marathon?) and try and get a few people to enter the race (I don't mind travelling down) followed by a few post race imbibings.

I like this idea, especially the post race bit!

[Cardboard Box City]

Ha ha thanks!

Being my first marathon I will be happy to just get round - especially as Alzheimer's Society stand to benefit nearly £500.

And you dont have to worry about them tapping you up for the cash if you dont.

[Kowalski]

That's a right sadistic suggestion! Suppose I'd better agree nonetheless

How about a half before the Manchester meet?!?

When's the Manchester meet?

I was just having a peruse of half marathons down South late this year/early next year, and I didn't realise you can race round the Silverstone circuit!

http://adidashalfmarathon.co.uk/

[TheGayTent]

When's the Manchester meet?

I was just having a peruse of half marathons down South late this year/early next year, and I didn't realise you can race round the Silverstone circuit!

http://adidashalfmarathon.co.uk/

After the novelty of being on the circuit has worn off (30 seconds?) the most boring half marathon course in the UK?

[TheGayTent]

And you dont have to worry about them tapping you up for the cash if you dont.

[timespeedsup]

When's the Manchester meet?

I was just having a peruse of half marathons down South late this year/early next year, and I didn't realise you can race round the Silverstone circuit!

http://adidashalfmarathon.co.uk/

So long as we all have to wear crash helmet and carry little steering-wheels, I reckon it could work.

Manchester meet is when Rufus says it is. Late February last I heard.

[dakyras]

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[dakyras]

Runners should be forced to wear f**king lights on their heads at night. Bastards. Jumping out infront of my bike wheels.

Didn't stop though. Vrooooooooom.