Windy first half marathon - Eek!
aprilcanrun
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Hey guys,
So I impulsively agreed to do a half marathon two weeks ago, and it's this Sunday. I have been steadily increasing my mileage over the last couple of months and have run a couple of 10 miles (one was a race) and they haven't felt hard at all. But this is 3.1 miles more and they are forecasting 24-35 mph winds!!
I'm not really sure if I'm looking for tips or encouragement...I just wanted to tell people because I am freaking out a little
So I impulsively agreed to do a half marathon two weeks ago, and it's this Sunday. I have been steadily increasing my mileage over the last couple of months and have run a couple of 10 miles (one was a race) and they haven't felt hard at all. But this is 3.1 miles more and they are forecasting 24-35 mph winds!!
I'm not really sure if I'm looking for tips or encouragement...I just wanted to tell people because I am freaking out a little
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It would be ideal to train in the same conditions you'll race in, but that's not always possible with weather. You can think of running into the wind as being like running uphill. That's not a precise comparison, but it will give you a frame of reference for how much added effort there might be.
If you've run a 10 mile race and it wasn't hard, your body can run a half marathon. You might find the last 3 miles or so to be a mental challenge, but you can do it physically.0 -
Positive side is maybe it will be behind you...lol...0
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At least you won't have to worry about overheating High winds on a long run aren't really all that bad physically, but the noise and the random gusts mess with your mind. If the wind is in your face, find someone going about your pace (preferably someone taller) and get close behind them -- no rules against drafting.
Kind of reminds me a half I did a few years back -- part of the route was down a dirt road. There had been torrential rains the night before, so all of us ended up running part of the race with a few extra pounds of mud attached to our shoes. Not many PRs that day. I definitely would have preferred high winds.0 -
Michael190lbs wrote: »Positive side is maybe it will be behind you...lol...
For serious. At least let's hope the last 3.1 miles has it behind you. I think you'll do fine. Typically it's not as windy in the morning so maybe you'll get lucky.0 -
I'm doing my first 10k on Sunday and am also freaking out about the weather forecast0
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You can always draft people. Seriously. Running in the middle of a group of people will definitely cut down on the wind.0
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I'm racing a BOAT tomorrow... a rowing shell, not a sailing boat, in rain and high winds, again. At least we've had a couple of weeks of spectacularly awful weather to train in.
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Keep finding bigger people to run behind. I always found that to be a useful strategy.0
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If you can run 10mi, I'm sure you can run 13.1. I've only run a few halfs, but my general running strategy/mental trick is... if I know I can make it halfway, I know I can make it home. Even if I have to walk/run. Which I never have because with everyone running and the excitement/encouragement of the race and the people, I just keep running.
I haven't run a race with high winds. The drafting strategy (and covering your ears) sounds like gold.0 -
Michael190lbs wrote: »Positive side is maybe it will be behind you...lol...If you've run a 10 mile race and it wasn't hard, your body can run a half marathon. You might find the last 3 miles or so to be a mental challenge, but you can do it physically.I'm racing a BOAT tomorrow... a rowing shell, not a sailing boat, in rain and high winds, again. At least we've had a couple of weeks of spectacularly awful weather to train in.
#keepcalmandrow(orrun)on
Thanks for all the advice guys! I will make sure I follow that drafting advice, sounds like a plan.0 -
lporter229 wrote: »You can always draft people. Seriously. Running in the middle of a group of people will definitely cut down on the wind.
This definitely works. I attribute an age group win at a windy race a while back, to being smarter at drafting than the 2nd place guy
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So how does this work? You basically just run in the middle of people?
Weather forecast in Leeds has improved a little - less windy.0 -
Hey guys! I did my half marathon today! It was super windy - gusts of up to 45mph winds, but as it was two loops we did get a break for the 2nd and last 1/4. Didn't have much luck drafting, as the crowds thinned out quite a bit but I am very happy with my time of 2:14:16!0
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Well done that's fantastic! I did my 10k and am happy with my time of 69 mins 10 secs0
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Way to go! Now you'll never be afraid of running in the wind.0
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