What are you training for?

jdelot
jdelot Posts: 397 Member
I just signed-up for my first half in 2 years (4th overall.) It's a small one in the town I live in, Papillion, NE. Incidentally, my last was the same venue. It's a tough course and it kicked my butt the last time. Training in Nebraska in the Winter isn't always so easy. Turns out, I wasn't trained up enough to meet my goal.
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  • SKME2013
    SKME2013 Posts: 704 Member
    I am doing a 10K in April, a half in June and a 10K and a full in September. I did another half two weeks ago. Good luck with your race! When is it?
    Stef.
  • jdelot
    jdelot Posts: 397 Member
    Thanks! The race is May 17th. I've been training for 7 weeks. I just finally got around to signing up.
    Wow. You have a busy race schedule. That's awesome.
  • veganbettie
    veganbettie Posts: 701 Member
    I have a trail 6k coming up, then I think i'll sign up for a 10k and then ultimately I have a half in June. But i'll throw whatever else comes my way in there.
  • jamielynn47
    jamielynn47 Posts: 3 Member
    I set a goal of doing a half marathon every month for 2015. Did the first one of the year February 14 doing one March 28 one in April and Indy Mini May 2nd.

    I will tell you that I don't run I'm a walker. I average av15:25 min pace.

    Good luck everyone.
  • electriq
    electriq Posts: 359 Member
    My next half is on May 24th and I started training for that about a month ago. I may do a 10k next month also, we'll see.
  • sunandstars2
    sunandstars2 Posts: 56 Member
    I'm in week 2 of training for my 3rd half. .. 1st was in 2010, ran it in 2:34, 2nd was last year, ran it in 2:01. this year of course i'm aiming for under 2:00! :) any one here in So Cal?
  • lindseymp2015
    lindseymp2015 Posts: 11 Member
    I'm also set up for 1-2 half marathons a month. I did 13? In 11 different states back around 2005-07. I'm excited to get back into it. I'm totally a walker. But I enjoy it. My first is april 11. Most are in Iowa this year. Several for the Ronald house; one at night in Springfield, il cemetary in May.
  • bestrongbefit1
    bestrongbefit1 Posts: 68 Member
    Wow lots of greatness happening :) I did my first 10k so far this year. and a couple 5ks lined up. but will do my first half on thanksgiving of this year!
  • melbnz
    melbnz Posts: 10 Member
    I am signed up for a half in November. Miles away but I haven't been running since my treatment for cancer over the last 2 years. This will be a major milestone for me in my recovery.
  • ftrobbie
    ftrobbie Posts: 1,017 Member
    Humber Bridge Half Marathon at the end of June, will use the Eyam half marathon in mid May as a hilly test run. These will be my 2nd and 3rd HMs. The big test for me is a full at the end of September but that's a different forum. Currently using Fitzgeralds 80/20 plan, with a baseline of a 2hr HM, 2hr 6m on a flat course for my first.
  • ltchambers
    ltchambers Posts: 1 Member
    I am training for the Niagara Women's Half in June. I did it last year, but have had issues with my cuboid so it's like starting all over again
  • zephyrq
    zephyrq Posts: 22 Member
    I'm still trying to pick my next half marathon, I just did my first long-ish run today since the L.A. Marathon last month. My goal is to get my weekend long runs back up to 12 miles so I'll be ready for whatever half I might decide upon.
  • SteveTries
    SteveTries Posts: 723 Member
    Some nice sounding races there people. I love the half, it's a great distance but reading this I realised I'm not signed up for any - I'd better get busy! Leicester marathon in October for me, 2nd time out and I want to improve on last year so a couple of half's in the run up will be good. I fancy a trail half next I reckon. Any recommendations (UK)?
  • kgb6days
    kgb6days Posts: 880 Member
    Training for Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon in October - just finished the Diva HM in April..
  • djscavone
    djscavone Posts: 133 Member
    The Jingle Bell Half Marathon in Atkinson NH on Dec 12. I did two 5k's this month and on a whim I figured why not another half as I had nothing else planned in Dec. Did the Wallis Sands half in Rye NH in May of this year and a 10k in Aug. Loved both as I am getting bored with 5K's (do at least one per month).
  • djscavone
    djscavone Posts: 133 Member
    completed the half in 2 hours 5 minutes. new PR for me.
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    Two Half Marathons in February.
    Feb 7, 2016. Being a winter HM it is aptly called the Chilly Willy.
    Feb 21, 2016 Hypothermic Half Hypothermic Half
  • djscavone
    djscavone Posts: 133 Member
    Good luck Juliet3455.
  • Hydeel6582
    Hydeel6582 Posts: 16 Member
    Training for a 5K in July, 10K in August and Half Marathon in December Haven't run a race in a little over 2 years
  • camground2
    camground2 Posts: 41 Member
    Signing up for my first half. It will be in early May. Called the rabbit valley 1/2. It is a trail run in the desert..... Kinda nervous
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    edited February 2016
    juliet3455 wrote: »
    Two Half Marathons in February.
    Feb 7, 2016. Being a winter HM it is aptly called the Chilly Willy.
    Feb 21, 2016 Hypothermic Half Hypothermic Half

    Race Report -7C at Gun ~ -2C at Finish. 2nd in my AG ( only 2 in my AG :D )
    Chilly Willy Half Marathon in Grande Prairie, AB.
    Chip Time 2:12:59:87 ; Clock Time 2:13:04:29. 34/41 overall. Pace 6.20/km.

    One day of Rest then back at the training for the next HM in 2 weeks.
  • jdelot
    jdelot Posts: 397 Member
    juliet3455 wrote: »
    juliet3455 wrote: »
    Two Half Marathons in February.
    Feb 7, 2016. Being a winter HM it is aptly called the Chilly Willy.
    Feb 21, 2016 Hypothermic Half Hypothermic Half

    Race Report -7C at Gun ~ -2C at Finish. 2nd in my AG ( only 2 in my AG :D )
    Chilly Willy Half Marathon in Grande Prairie, AB.
    Chip Time 2:12:59:87 ; Clock Time 2:13:04:29. 34/41 overall. Pace 6.20/km.

    One day of Rest then back at the training for the next HM in 2 weeks.

    Nice. The Chilly Willy is definitely aptly named. Good luck and stay healthy for your next race!
  • trimom10
    trimom10 Posts: 388 Member
    I have a half mary in June and then my very first marathon in October. There will likely be a sprinkling of one mile, 5K and 10k races too.
  • ryblueeyes
    ryblueeyes Posts: 257 Member
    jdelot wrote: »
    I just signed-up for my first half in 2 years (4th overall.) It's a small one in the town I live in, Papillion, NE. Incidentally, my last was the same venue. It's a tough course and it kicked my butt the last time. Training in Nebraska in the Winter isn't always so easy. Turns out, I wasn't trained up enough to meet my goal.

    Hello to a fellow Nebraskan!
  • jdelot
    jdelot Posts: 397 Member
    ryblueeyes wrote: »
    jdelot wrote: »
    I just signed-up for my first half in 2 years (4th overall.) It's a small one in the town I live in, Papillion, NE. Incidentally, my last was the same venue. It's a tough course and it kicked my butt the last time. Training in Nebraska in the Winter isn't always so easy. Turns out, I wasn't trained up enough to meet my goal.

    Hello to a fellow Nebraskan!
    Hello to you! Any races coming up?
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    Signed up for a 5 mile in July, and Seriously considering signing up for a half marathon in August. About a month between the 2. Current long run is 6 miles, so the 5 mile will be no problem, just have to keep stretching it for the half.
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    edited March 2016
    Registered for the Jasper Canadian Rockies Half Marathon April 16, 2016
    6km shorty today and felt pretty good considering yesterdays 20 km Hills Run.
    Picture of Yesterdays Group at the End of the run.
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  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    Made it official, signed up for a September half marathon, and have the 5 mile race in July. With 6 months to train, I'm aiming to do better than "just finish" the half marathon
  • jdelot
    jdelot Posts: 397 Member
    Awesome, juliet3455!
  • sthoma13
    sthoma13 Posts: 63 Member
    Training for the Vestal 20k in June (NY) and the Bar Harbor Half in September (ME)