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well, I would not call it "racing", but I got my first HM on Monday

27/04 - 6.2 mile Taper run #7 - Hope this will not be as it will go on Monday, as then I will be toast - run was difficult from the start, so to not give in I speeded up as well, stupid I will remain - This was my penultimate Taper run, very short one planned for Saturday Completed • 11/03 - 10K Run The Solar System…

26/04 - 6.5 mile Taper run #6 - Easy pace - They must have forgotten to pay the heating bill over here, as it was not very warm 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 • 25/03 - TM Half Marathon (plugged in the…

25/04 - 5.3 mile super-paced run, forgot phone-belt, so no music, no timing-update, just relaxed pace, felt I could go all day - serious consideration for Monday 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 • 25/03 -…

24/04 - 3 mile Interval, Arms & Core - short workout before flying off to Germany for the week. Hotel has a Smellness Centre - so that means a lot of outdoor running, which does not coincide well with my Taper week ... oh well, we'll see - T-7 Completed • 11/03 - 10K Run The Solar System (thanks for the tip) - 52:01 •…

@katharmonic - as you claim it is just "for fun" (masochist) without any expectation, continue doing what you do, and see where it gets you during the HM, you can always make it a run/walk session if/when required

23/04 - 6.2mile Taper #4 (@8:35min/pm - (much better pace, not certain if it was the lack of music or different shoes), followed with Interval & Shoulders supersets - T-8 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…

maybe die of shame ... but you are still posting it, so it might be pride

So when I do look at all these addicts talking about 50K/100K runs, I must be missing a trick or 20, for me the HM distance is (probably) as far as I am willing (which is different from capable I guess) to go ... as mentioned before, one day i might become a runner, but not if that is the standard. @ournakedbarefootrunner…

21/04 - Caveman special - 3.2mile Interval, Biceps/Triceps Superset & Core 22/04 - 6.2mile Taper run #3 (avg 8:16, which is too fast (again)), followed with 2 mile Interval, Legs & Core 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…

Personally I do not think so, you learned the recipe during the weight loss, and I sort of have adopted it as a "way of life", which is why i not see this as a diet. I have been on the same "weight group" (I have got a weight range to keep to) for almost 2 years now, without any issues

20/04 - 4.2 mile run (Taper #2) followed with 2 mile Interval & Shoulders 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 • 25/03 - TM Half Marathon (plugged in the MK HM route - attempt 2 ) - 1:53:53 • 15/04 - TM…

How much are you aiming to shed? also "It just seems like I'm making a lot of sacrifices for this, not going out with friends, not enjoying dinners at restaurants and all for nothing." - you are not making sacrifices for "this", but for a "healthier you" - this does not mean having to stop living - the key-word is…

Positives,* 66lbs is more manageable than 200lbs (which I read in the title) * You have arrived at the right site, where a lot of people are able to support you * You have started eating clean It is nor rocket science either, it just takes commitment, and you can do it if you really want it. Good luck

17/04 - 2 mile Interval, Back & Core 18/04 - Caveman special - 3mile Interval, Chest & Triceps supersets, followed with Core 19/04 - 6.4 mile killer run - included me swearing a lot at my TM, which was not very impressed, followed with Interval & Core Completed • 11/03 - 10K Run The Solar System (thanks for the tip) -…

16/04 - 13.16 miles - Easter Bunny support run* bowel-cramp enhanced final leg of the Easter Bunny support run, needed 2 "different (bowel) movement" breaks, totaling 5 minutes, during which I left my watch running, and still finished just under 2 hrs, so my target should be possible even if *kitten* hits the fan - but…

15/04 - 3.4 mile steady run, followed with 5K row, and 2 mile Interval & Core 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 • 25/03 - TM Half Marathon (plugged in the MK HM route - attempt 2 ) - 1:53:53 Coming up: •…

13/04 - Headache-enforced rest day, charging up for Easter 14/04 - 4.25 mile Increased pace, followed with 2mile Interval, Biceps & Triceps supersets 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 • 25/03 - TM Half…

Well, in the end, if you want to enjoy life you start with yourself. If you cannot be happy with yourself, how can you move on from there. \the same applies to your friend though. So if you can both accept each other (and support each others wishes), than it is a happy match, if you can't, you need to look at either ways…

Lol, when running it is not a turd anymore ... let's change the conversation

@Elise4270 & @MobyCarp - thanks for the tips ... not that it will take the concern away, but it might help with the urge :) (or the lack thereof)

Lol, I know it happens, which is why that is my biggest concern ... I am one who tried to hold on through ... :(

mix between Freddie Krueger and Frankenstein

because we are human, and try to out-think ourselves ...

actually, you might find the start of the 2nd activity "interesting", but once the muscles warm-up you should feel a lot better (or that might be just me)

wow. this seems to be rediscovered :) ... 2 weeks to go till my first HM ... stay injury-free and keep running :)

I think I am ready for the HM in 2 weeks time. Only got one very big concern, which is a #2 facilities urge during the run :s ... doh

12/04 - 8 miler, which was tougher than expected, speed and elevation changes 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 • 25/03 - TM Half Marathon (plugged in the MK HM route - attempt 2 ) - 1:53:53 Coming up: •…

11/04 - 3.2 mile fast(er) run @24:05, followed with 2 mile Interval, Shoulders & Core 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 • 25/03 - TM Half Marathon (plugged in the MK HM route - attempt 2 ) - 1:53:53 Coming…

10/04 - 4 mile Interval, Chest & triceps supersets, followed with Core 3 weeks to go till my first HM ... Next weekend reserved for helping out my Easter colleague delivering eggs 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 ) -…