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DefyGravity1977
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My name is Summer and I just found this group. I am planning on doing my second half marathon on October 9th. I am building myself back up to running after life took me on an emotional roller coaster.
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Welcome and good luck with your training.0
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Hi I just found this group! I have signed up to a half marathon 9 October @DefyGravity1977 we have the same goal
I can just run a 5k now!
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Running my first in December. Have been training over the summer, but running in July/August and 98 degrees is not optimal - lol. Humidity here feels like running through a sponge. Today is our first cool, dry day in months! about to head out for a log run with my running buddy. Praying the weather will help.
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Welcome all. I'm currently boring the group with "Training for a Half Marathon is September, and all around fitness" in the group. Give it glance and add your stories. Three weeks out ;-).
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New to the group as well. FIrst HM is bought and paid for.... April 2017!!!! Time to get busy... set my mind.0
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I am new to group as well...just got green light to run again about a month ago after foot and knee injuries. Hoping I'll have my mileage ready for a half marathon in May. Good luck to everyone in their training!0
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Hi - another new member here - signed up for my first half marathon on 8th October. Doing an 11km trail run at the end of April as well (first since 1993!). Wish me luck - I have a lot of training to plan and do.0
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Welcome and good luck. And, remember, enjoy the run.0
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Hello! Just discovered this group!! Currently training for my second half in May0
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welcome, and good for you ... too addictive, just signed up for another one in September, which I hope to be running with one of the MFP members
Completed
• 11/03 - 10K Run The Solar System (thanks for the tip) - 52:01
• 12/03 - TM Half Marathon (plugged in the MK HM route - attempt 1 ) - 1:54:02
Coming up:
• 01/05 - Milton Keynes HM
• 18/06 - Run-Bedford-Run - 10K
• 02/09 - Bedford HM
• 24/09 - Windsor HM
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welcome, and good for you ... too addictive, just signed up for another one in September, which I hope to be running with one of the MFP members
Completed
• 11/03 - 10K Run The Solar System (thanks for the tip) - 52:01
• 12/03 - TM Half Marathon (plugged in the MK HM route - attempt 1 ) - 1:54:02
Coming up:
• 01/05 - Milton Keynes HM
• 18/06 - Run-Bedford-Run - 10K
• 02/09 - Bedford HM
• 24/09 - Windsor HM
I know, I signed up for this half the day after completing my last one!!!1 -
well I never knew this group existed (apparently I did as I am already a member of it!!)
wish I'd realised this before my first HM last Sunday (May 8th) but in for good ideas for my 2nd HM on 30th July.
My first HM time was 3hrs 7 minutes or something (it was a HMish course) so anything quicker than that is a bonus!0 -
my half is on Sunday...
and i have signed up for another one in September, which i am regretting slightly as i have an injury so Sunday might not be pretty!
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Hey guys. I'll be running in my first ever half in December. A MFP member kindly pointed this group out to me, and since I'm lurking, I decided I would at least introduce myself.
I'm a total newbie. My version of running has consisted of hopping on a treadmill for 2 miles as my form of cardio. I've never actually run a race before. I've got a couple 5Ks planned in August and October, but the main thing I'm training for is the half in December.
I got my first pair of running shoes (vs the trainers I wear for strength training and the little bit of cardio I do) this week, and also started jogging outside. I quickly found out that the ground doesn't give like the treadmill belt, but it was still fun. Nice scenery passes the miles quicker. I actually look forward to going further. My longest run stands at 2.9 miles at the moment so I've got a long way to go ... it's actually pretty scary thinking about running 13.1, but I'm determined0 -
Welcome. Pick a plan and enjoy the run.0
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I'm signing up for a HM and plan to run it on my 50th birthday! I start the Higdon plan on Monday!0
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I'm signed up for a half on October 14th and another on November 17th. What training methods are you all using? There is so much information out there, it's hard to not get overwhelmed. Also - any tips on running two within a month of each other?
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Hi all. I am new to this particular group, but have been doing the monthly running challenge since June.
I am 50 and I am planning on running my first 1/2 marathon in November around Thanksgiving. I have been running about 10 months and presently run about 25-30 miles a week. The only races I have done are three 5K's last spring. I do have my first 10K I signed up for on Aug 24. My longest run I have done without stopping is 11 miles and that was at a 10min/mile pace. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good 1/2 marathon training plan. I'm considering Hal Higdon or the one for novices listed on the Runner's World website. Any other suggestions?0 -
Hi, just joined this group, have done C25K and ran a 10km.
Have signed up for half marathon in July and just looking for advice - am off to peruse the posts
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Hi, just joined this group, have done C25K and ran a 10km.
Have signed up for half marathon in July and just looking for advice - am off to peruse the posts
I agree with @TavistockToad and also the MFP Monthly Running Challege thread is VERY active and has a lot of experienced/Ultra runners as well as newbies or those in between. I've found it a great source for advice.
That said, I would look at some different HM plans. I started off with the Half Marathon Event Plan from rundouble.com and it served me well last year. Hal Higdon also has some good plans and there are so many others to choose from. Most plans are about 12 weeks give or take, so you have some time and might look at building your base or gradually move to running 5 days a week (not sure what you are running now, but most plans are for 5 days and I've seen a few with 4 days).1
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