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I don't think anyone gave you a response so heres my take.
You could probably be fine for the half in mid-August but the training and load could cause your achilles to flair up and then spend the next 6m in the same boat. Is it a big HM and are you wanting to set a time or just have something to aim for? Can you commit to the strength work you'll want to do to support an increase in training. I think you will probs be fine but be sensible and don't be afraid to pull out if it doesn't feel right
Tenderloin-
Not a big HM, it's the Vitality half that I signed up for what seems like years ago and after countless postponements has crept up on me now. I also have the Royal Parks one in 10th October which seems a more reasonable target for an okish time.
Yes to the strength work, have been doing a fair bit last 6 months and will continue to do it as I build up distance.I think you're right, I'll keep it in the diary but if I don't feel right in the lead up I'll ease off and let someone else take the place. If I'm fine I'll treat it as a long training run with eyes firmly set on the Royal Parks one for a time. My goal at the beginning of the year was sub 1:45 but that's wildly unrealistic now and needs to be kicked into 2022.
ElGonzo
I've been battling a dodgy achilles pretty much all year and it finally seems to have calmed down after much rest and many calf raises. Ran 6k on Thursday in 35mins and 7k on Sunday in just under 37mins. At this point the times don't matter, it's just about staying pain free and slowly building up the distance. Minimum of 48 hours between runs is a must for me.
Do I have enough time to build up to a half on 22nd August or is that just a recipe for disaster?