First HM Run, Ever!

This was an accidental half-marathon (HM) run. I’ve logged double digit runs consistently for some time now, and the idea of a HM was constantly running in my head. It was only a matter of time before my feet would do the running.

I’ve been pushing the distance slowly and steadily, and actually was trying to hit 15 km today. The weather stayed cool, and I still had a lot to spare in my tank so I breezed past 15 km and thought, what the hell, let’s see how far I can take it. The weather cooperated, and 3 laps later, I did my first HM run, ever.

A rear view of Adee with his hands on his waist, holding up two fingers on his left hand, and a single finger on his right, signifying 21 kilometres he has just ran. — Hands on waist, two and one fingers for 21.

It was a flat three hour run, as my focus was keeping my heart rate (HR) in check. Pacing steady at 8 and dipping into 9s, I resisted the urge to speed even on declines. HR was kept below 140s, and I managed to last the distance.

I always fancied a full-marathon, but that’s some time off, for now. I need to improve on my speed, and at my current speed, that’s a six hour run, at least. I’m more concerned in keeping myself motivated running slowly or long distances, (read not getting bored).