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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
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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