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Sub-90 Minutes for the Half Marathon (2012) (Read 6759 times)

jaxn


    posted: 9/30/2012 at 6:24 PM

    I am not going to run the half next weekend and will focus on the November one instead (both are listed as goals).

    The good news is that I was able to run a sub-60 15k yesterday, so it should be doable. 

     

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    Nashville, TN

     

    Gville Kevin


      posted: 10/1/2012 at 6:59 AM

      Okay, big week this week, with 4 on the lineup...good runnin' all...

       

      rubhadubh, Valley Harvest HM, Wolfville, NS, 10/7

      mnyce, Towpath Half Marathon, Peninsula, OH, 10/7

      sentanae, Cricklade Half Marathon, UK, 10/7

      TechW, GoodLife Fitness Victoria Half Marathon, BC, 10/7

      But Och! I backward cast my e'e, On prospects drear!
      An' forward, tho' I canna see, I guess an' fear!

      Chris UK


        posted: 10/1/2012 at 8:58 AM

        Also add me to the list for 10/7 please - Mablethorpe Half Marathon - UK.

         

        My last 2 races 10K @ 40:32 and 5K @ 19:23 put me right on the cusp to do this. RA calculator gives 1:29:52 @ 6:52 pace. Given a reasonable day with the weather I am hopeful. My left hamstring is a little tight after the 5K yesterday but should hopefully loosen in good time.

        2013

        3000 miles

        Sub 19:00 for 5K  05-03-13 Clee Prom 5K - 19:00:66 that was bloody close!

        Sub-40:00 for 10K 17-03-13 Gainsborough 10K - 39:43

        Sub 88:00 for HM

         

        Gville Kevin


          posted: 10/1/2012 at 9:13 AM

          All set. Good luck, Chris.

          But Och! I backward cast my e'e, On prospects drear!
          An' forward, tho' I canna see, I guess an' fear!

          EGH3


            posted: 10/1/2012 at 1:50 PM

            Put me down for Baystate 10/21. Hoping Wilmington wasn't' a fluke. 

             

            lagwagon


              posted: 10/1/2012 at 6:44 PM
              A quick training question...I'm targeting a HM Nov 10, and am planning to "train through" an 18 mile race this weekend. I'd like to work in a sizable tempo segment at about 7 min/mi (slightly slower than HM pace) unless it's a really bad idea. I've done a number of runs in the 14-16 mi range so the distance wont be a big problem. So how should I run the 18? I guess I'm leaning towards 10 miles slower, 6 mi at tempo, and then coast to the finish. Too ambitious?
              Roth Runner


                posted: 10/2/2012 at 3:50 PM
                Quote from Chris UK on 10/1/2012 at 8:58 AM:

                Also add me to the list for 10/7 please - Mablethorpe Half Marathon - UK.

                 

                My last 2 races 10K @ 40:32 and 5K @ 19:23 put me right on the cusp to do this. RA calculator gives 1:29:52 @ 6:52 pace. Given a reasonable day with the weather I am hopeful. My left hamstring is a little tight after the 5K yesterday but should hopefully loosen in good time.

                 

                good luck Chris - I think you'll sneak it.
                Chris UK


                  posted: 10/7/2012 at 8:19 AM
                  modified: 10/7/2012 at 8:20 AM
                  Quote from Roth Runner on 10/2/2012 at 3:50 PM:
                  good luck Chris - I think you'll sneak it.

                   

                  Thanks - I did !!

                   

                  It's a beatiful thing when everything comes together - good solid training, a decent course and ideal weather. Glad to report I smashed my PB by 2 mins 30 secs giving me 1:28:01 (chip) 1:28:03 (gun). Well happy!!

                   

                  Fairly even splits - just a bit of a struggle when we turned along the seafront with a headwind otherwise I think i would have been in the 1:27:00's but hey ho next time ;0)

                   

                  6:48 - 6:40 - 6:44 - 6:44 - 6:43 - 6:40 - 6:45 - 6:44 - 6:42 - 6:43 - 6:41 - 6:50 (head wind) - 6:40 - 6:09.

                   

                  Just had a quick look on the UK rankings and this puts me around 30th place in the country for M60 age group.

                  2013

                  3000 miles

                  Sub 19:00 for 5K  05-03-13 Clee Prom 5K - 19:00:66 that was bloody close!

                  Sub-40:00 for 10K 17-03-13 Gainsborough 10K - 39:43

                  Sub 88:00 for HM

                   

                  mikeymike


                    posted: 10/7/2012 at 8:30 AM

                    Great work, Chris!

                    Runners run.

                    Chris UK


                      posted: 10/7/2012 at 8:49 AM
                      Quote from mikeymike on 10/7/2012 at 8:30 AM:

                      Great work, Chris!

                       

                       

                      Thanks Mike - and to everyone on RA (particularly this thread) for all the encouragement.

                      2013

                      3000 miles

                      Sub 19:00 for 5K  05-03-13 Clee Prom 5K - 19:00:66 that was bloody close!

                      Sub-40:00 for 10K 17-03-13 Gainsborough 10K - 39:43

                      Sub 88:00 for HM

                       

                      Roth Runner


                        posted: 10/7/2012 at 8:53 AM
                        Nice one Chris! You smashed it rather than sneaking it.
                        NaderAlfie


                          posted: 10/7/2012 at 8:55 AM
                          Chris! This such great news. More than your ranking (obviously impressive), you have pushed past injury and discouragement to do something truly awesome. Kudos!
                          Gville Kevin


                            posted: 10/7/2012 at 9:05 AM

                            Awesome, Chris! Congrats.

                            But Och! I backward cast my e'e, On prospects drear!
                            An' forward, tho' I canna see, I guess an' fear!

                            Chris UK


                              posted: 10/7/2012 at 9:36 AM
                              Quote from NaderAlfie on 10/7/2012 at 8:55 AM:
                              Chris! This such great news. More than your ranking (obviously impressive), you have pushed past injury and discouragement to do something truly awesome. Kudos!

                               

                              Nader - thank you for your kind comments - they are much appreciated.

                               

                              Kevin - thank you for taking on this thread and encouraging so many to strive forward and achieve.

                              2013

                              3000 miles

                              Sub 19:00 for 5K  05-03-13 Clee Prom 5K - 19:00:66 that was bloody close!

                              Sub-40:00 for 10K 17-03-13 Gainsborough 10K - 39:43

                              Sub 88:00 for HM

                               

                              CliveF


                                posted: 10/7/2012 at 11:14 AM

                                Chris, congratulations!  Hard-earned and well-deserved!


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