First attempt at a Half Marathon by RachOsb

So the training plan hasn't really being going well, but I have been out a couple of times in the last two weeks and I've really enjoyed them

Run 1: The First Date

OK, so not a conventional first date, but now he's seen me hot and sweaty  We ran across Epsom Downs and he was impressed apparently !! We ran for about 40 mins and he reckoned we ran at about 9mins/mile.  He bought me lunch after and I got a second date out of it, so the plan must have worked! I'll keep you posted on future dates...

Run 2: Hudson River

So now I'm on holiday with a friend, R, visiting New York. I used to live here and we're crashing with friends.  R has just been signed up to a half marathon in March so we decided to go running.  We went to an outdoor yoga class in Central Park first, which was awesome, did a spot of rock climbing then headed out for a 4K run.  We run at a similar pace so I think we'll set up a regular running time when we get back.  Always easier to motivate yourself with someone else!!   We ran along the Hudson River and had to dodge lots of dog walkers!

Run 3: Central Park

We made a small mistake by eating a bagel just before running, but we still kept up a good pace. We covered 5K in 30 mins, which is the pace I want to keep over the half marathon.  It's good fun round the running track in Central Park, and now it's time to play hunt the insect bites! The temperature has dropped slightly and it's definitely less humid than the other day, so a good running temperature

All in all enjoying the running at the moment, and despite not having kept to the plan in the last two weeks I'm feeling confident about the Cardiff half