Challenge completed - now for the next one
Discussion
On Sunday I reached another milestone and completed my first half marathon 
At the age of 40 and 19 stone (this is coming down all the time) I hobbled around in just over 3 hours. I was originally hoping to hit 2.5 but lost the last 5 weeks of training due to the illness and death of my mother in law (followed by funeral planning, house clearance etc.) - but as someone said to me at the time, it may be slow but I have a PB for a half marathon and a lot of people can't claim one of those
Next challenge is another half in March (I fancy doing Silverstone) and then looking to do a triathlon next year
Feeling smug and pretty proud of the achievement tbh. Two years ago I was a sedentary 22.5 stone type 2 diabetic on 20 a day so, although I still have weight to lose, I am happy with the progress that I have made. I am 3.5 stone lighter, no longer smoke and have my diabetes under control by diet alone
At the age of 40 and 19 stone (this is coming down all the time) I hobbled around in just over 3 hours. I was originally hoping to hit 2.5 but lost the last 5 weeks of training due to the illness and death of my mother in law (followed by funeral planning, house clearance etc.) - but as someone said to me at the time, it may be slow but I have a PB for a half marathon and a lot of people can't claim one of those
Next challenge is another half in March (I fancy doing Silverstone) and then looking to do a triathlon next year
Feeling smug and pretty proud of the achievement tbh. Two years ago I was a sedentary 22.5 stone type 2 diabetic on 20 a day so, although I still have weight to lose, I am happy with the progress that I have made. I am 3.5 stone lighter, no longer smoke and have my diabetes under control by diet alone
CinnamonFan said:
What a fantastic effort. No one can take that away from you.
The PB gives you something to aim for next time. You're going to be thrilled when you beat it!
Exactly my thinking. I was disappointed at first but this just gives me more motivation now that I have thought about it The PB gives you something to aim for next time. You're going to be thrilled when you beat it!
On top of the missed training I was actually in A & E having my leg x-rayed last Saturday after a knock at rugby so all in all I have to be happy that I completed it
Lotus Notes said:
Top effort, you'll need to change your username at this rate!!
You should apply for the next race 10km or more in your local area...So you can compare with the half marathon time and ensure that you don't sit on your ass waiting for the next challenge
Leeds 10k last year 80mins. This year 69m 18sYou should apply for the next race 10km or more in your local area...So you can compare with the half marathon time and ensure that you don't sit on your ass waiting for the next challenge
Abbey dash is a similar course to that in November then train for Silverstone half in March
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