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The sub 1:30 half thread

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jda
May 2023
3:19pm, 14 May 2023
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jda
That's a good effort HG, shame about the :41 but gives you something to aim for next time you've got a flat fast course :-)
May 2023
3:23pm, 14 May 2023
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Bazoaxe
Good run Chris. Hills are always a tough point for me to cope with.
May 2023
3:33pm, 14 May 2023
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tipsku
Great racing, well done Chris and HG!
May 2023
3:42pm, 14 May 2023
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Chrisull
Well done G - awesome time
May 2023
6:33pm, 14 May 2023
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larkim
Good halfs all round there Chris & HG.
May 2023
7:00pm, 14 May 2023
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HappyG(rrr)
Good work Chris.

I can't complain about last mile - lovely wooded trail section then flat tarmac for 200m to finish. Couldn't catch anyinevthete but didn't lose any more places / paces! :-) G
May 2023
8:15am, 15 May 2023
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Daz Love
Well done Happy and Chris.
May 2023
9:48am, 15 May 2023
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HappyG(rrr)
Quick question - do you take gels in half marathon? (Assuming that you do in marathons) and if so how many and when?

In past I have taken 1 or 2, e.g. mile 6 and 9 or just mile 8. But didn't take any this time (just forgot to buy!) and wonder if I suffered after mile 9 not being able to pick up pace at all at the end?

Cheers, :-) G
May 2023
10:24am, 15 May 2023
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Bazoaxe
I usually carry one but fine think I use it very often. I tend not to drink either as I don’t feel I need to. But depends how I feel on the day.
May 2023
11:14am, 15 May 2023
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Oscar the Grouch
I've never found gels useful on a half. You're not out long enough to get into glycogen depletion, I think?

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