So it was my 4’th Half Marathon. First Half Marathon was back in 2013. Time was 1:52:56. I was preparing a lot and was struggling with Panic Attacks, Depression and was quitting Benzos addiction. To be honest it is somehow easier to go through physical pain when you have a lot of mental pain. Second and third was somewhere on Lockdowns.
Maybe it was not a wise idea to run Half Marathon without proper preparation, but I having a lot on my shoulders lately. I felt like I need it. Also it was a beautiful day. I wanted to have a nice track in nature alone. I havent run more than 12 this year. I almost do not do speed workouts. My muscles was not ready at all. Also I forgot to take water with me.
On 7’th kilometer my left foot started to hurt a bit again. I think I have problems with my tendons, but it’s getting better. It almost do not hurts when I run. Indeed it hurts more when I walk. Around on 17 km all I was thinking about - was water. Last 3 kilometers was true suffering. But I enjoyed it.
Finally Ran Again after a few weeks. Did a slow 5K because my knees have been killing me lately. Looking to gradually ease back into distance running as the days progress lol
Had cold from Wednesday till Saturday. Either way after last Half Marathon only planned one run this week. For Rookies it is not a bad idea to skip week+ after half marathon for recovery. Taking it easy. Because of cold skipped 1 gym training. So only 1 run on Sunday and 1 gym day on Tuesday this week.
First run after little break forced by kids autumn vacation (am I terrible mother cause I’m super happy that it’s finally over? ).
I even commited some PRs!
Not quite a sub 30 minute 5km today but my best run in months. With strength exercises and a change in my vitamin supplements the hip is feeling a lot better. Getting there. Happy Saturday guys…
Signed up for a 5k today! I am in week 6 of c25k and it is in January (but I struggle to put together longer times in those final three weeks), so hopefulky will be ok.
Thumbs up! I’m a runner, doing 10Ks to 15Ks, also trails as I love ascents and gaining metres Signed up for my first half marathon next year and started to get sober today
You will do great! You don’t have to run the whole thing. Sometimes I still take walk breaks on my 5k and there are a lot of people that do the Jeff Galloway method. Which is a mix of walking/running.
@Bunto welcome!! Congrats on day 1 of being sober. Running without a hangover is so much better
Got a second place 5k best 
and can we take a minute to appreciate the consistency 
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Signed up for my first half marathon next year and started to get sober today