I've run a half marathon

mandy296

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I know its self indulgent to start a new thread, and I could just mention it in the running thread I'm already participating in, but I'm proud and I wanted to show off!

I ran the Bristol Half marathon yesterday in just under 2 hours, finished 4370 in a field of around 9000 runners, so just about in the top 50%.

Not too shabby for someone who this time last year couldnt run for a bus!
 
mandy296 said:
I know its self indulgent to start a new thread, and I could just mention it in the running thread I'm already participating in, but I'm proud and I wanted to show off!

I ran the Bristol Half marathon yesterday in just under 2 hours, finished 4370 in a field of around 9000 runners, so just about in the top 50%.

Not too shabby for someone who this time last year couldnt run for a bus!

Wow! Well done you! That's my goal too-am hoping to do the Plymouth half in may x

http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-weight-loss-diary/187905-jos-journey-infinity-beyond.html
 
This is seriously amazing well done you! I've been running, only 5k though but would love to increase it. Any tips?!
 
Well done you! I've just started running (ok I've been out twice) and I can only manage about a mile and a half! I can't imagine running as far as you so you should feel very proud of yourself....and in a pretty amazing time! So when's your next one? ;o)
 
I might do the Bristol half again next year, but aside from that I wont be seeking out more half marathons and certainly not looking to do a full one. I will probably do the Bristol 10K in May, and maybe the new Ashton Court 10K, and I will keep doing my 5K parkruns.

I just need to keep the motivation now to keep running about 3 times a week to try and keep my weight under control - the marathon forced me to keep running, I might be tempted to slack off a little now, but I've found I really need the body magic in conjunction with the slimming world plan to keep anywhere close to target (and I'm still struggling and out of target range)

As for advice - just keep at the couch to 5 K programme, once you've cracked that just keep running and aim to carry on going out 3 times a week. I just made sure I did at least 3 miles/5K or about 30 mins 3 times a week, but would occasionally increase the distance. I dont think you need those Bridge to 10K type programmes - just run further and longer! (set yourself a target of going 4 miles instead of 3, or running 35/40/45 mins instead of 30). And if you do decide to do a half marathon, then just make sure you do a few really long runs to make sure you can do it (I did a couple of 8 mile runs and a 10 mile and an 11 mile run in the weeks leading up to it)
 
Well done you!! Excellent achievement - you bloomin' well SHOULD be proud of yourself!! xx
 
Wow well done! You must feel so proud!!! Xx
 
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