Should I do a half marathon next weekend?

[Winter]

I need some advice girls....

There's a half marathon on next weekend and I'm thinking about doing it. I've done a couple of 10km events but not for a couple of months now. A half marathon is 21km, so it would be double the longest I have run before. I've stayed active since my last 10km run & have done a couple of 6/7/8km runs since then, but I wouldn't say I'm in tip-top running form at the moment.

I'm also in the TWW to complicate matters.

I think I could do this, it would just be a matter of finding a good pace & keeping the legs moving. But should I do it?

What do you think?

[Nettie]

I don't know what TWW is, sorry!

Do you feel like you could do it? I'd say go for it - but use good sense and look after yourself too.

Good luck with whatever you decide!

[Junglemum]

If you think you are capable then go for it. Keeping in mind you are in the TWW, you could always stop/walk rather than push yourself that extra step iykwim. If you are UTD, you might struggle a little more than you think. When can you test?

[Winter]

JM - I only O'd yesterday so it would be 7dpo for the event & way too early to test.

[onthefly]

I wouldnt' worry about being in the TWW. I guess pace yourself and see how you go?
I don't really know because I'm not a runner.

[Junglemum]

I'd do it, particularly if you're feeling fit. Although, i do know that my fit and running fit are quite different. But i do find once you get past that first hurdle, and get your legs rolling over things get easier. HAving said that. i've only ever run 12kms!!! So i don't know what the next pain barrier feels like. But no one will be there with a cattle prod, (or will they?) so you could always pull out if it was too much.

[Winter]

Well, no turning back now! I've registered, got a babysitter & I'm all set to go! I'm starting to get a little bit excited....

Thanks for your advice & support Nettie, JM & Marcey, its always hard to know whether to pull back on the exercise or just keep going when TTC or pg. When I was pg with DD I stopped exercising completely & I don't want to make that mistake again.

[chepie]

Wow you go girlfriend!!! Can't wait to hear how you go!! I love running and would like to get back into it - you are inspiring Winter!

[luna moth]

Awesome!
I cycled up Mt Coot-tha for the first time while in the TWW, and it was brilliant. I love that I can say I did it while pregnant

Good luck! I'm cheering for ya!

[Junglemum]

Yeah, i have done the same in the past. I get really bad m/s and have a couple of m/c so i tend to pull up a permanent seat on the couch. Going to try and approach the next one differently. (I'm in the TWW too. )

Best of luck with the half marathon, let us know how you go!

[ladybird11]

YAY!!! Sooo glad you've registered hun!

You've been active, and are continuing with that is the best thing, TWW or not. I also made the mistake of ceasing all exercise with DD and DS - this time around is MUCH different. You'll be awesome Winter!!!!

Will be shaking virtual pom poms from the side lines to push you all the way to the finish line !

[krysalyss]

Wow how exciting! I am starting to think about doing a half marathon although not ready for one next week! Sounds like you are fit enough to try it anyway! Can't wait to hear how you go

[onthefly]

Yay! Hope it goes well

[Mother Goose]

I'm joining the cheer squad!!! You rock! And are such an inspiration!

[Winter]

Oh thanks everyone for the encouragement! Now I've just got to do it!

[MistyFying]

Hope it goes well for you!

[Nettie]

Yay! You go girl! You're already a winner in our eyes - just do what you can and enjoy it!

[Winter]

Well I did it girls! 2:14:03 I'm rapt with my time, really enjoyed the course, got into the zone & found a good steady pace. Just got to wait a couple more days before I can test to see if I'm pregnant now!!

Thanks for your advice & support, I really appreciate it. One of the things that kept me going was knowing that I'd have to post my result & let you know how I went. So thank-you for being with me on the run & keeping my head strong. MWAH!!!