[running queens]

My sister and I ran the Great North Run last year in 2.5 hours and were v proud as we had never done a long distance event before. Anyway we are keen to do something else and were hoping you guys might have some suggestions for what we could tackle next. We think half marathons are the max distance we could run realisically, so we are looking for a simliar race with a different challenge or maybe a triathlon - any suggestions? We ran for charity BTW and am keen to do that again too.

 

[ajtuna]

Welcome to the forum, where abouts in the UK are you?

 

[Hollywood]

Things you could try next....

Well it has to be worth doing another half marathon - the second one is much easier than the first (probably)

Then there's the bigger marathon challenge? It's worth entering the London Marathon ballot every year as it'll take a few years to get in.

Triathlon is definitely worth considering - probably better to start at the sprint distance but maybe set yourself the target of a longer race - Olympic, Middle or Ironman?

And then there's other events like Adventure Races - problem solving, trail running, kayaking, mountain biking, etc.

There's heaps of fun things to do

 

[running queens]

We are based in the south east but we are happy to travel to do things if that helps.

Thanks for the tips so far

 

[hammerite]

We are based in the south east but we are happy to travel to do things if that helps.

Thanks for the tips so far

Tough Guy is the answer for you!!

 

[Hollywood]

Tough Guy is the answer for you!!

Good answer.

 

[running queens]

Might be a bit ambitious, but sounds like fun!

 

[Gildster]

You could take a look at the Kingston Running Festival (http://www.humanrace.co.uk/festival/index.html) It's 16 miles, so a few miles over a half marathon, but still achievable.

That's my next race - I might do some more between now and October though - depends on the weather. After running the Bupa 10k in THAT heat i don't fancy doing any more while it's hot!

 

[Albmaleaf]

Try working towards a marathon in a couple of years work on a variation of distances 10k 10 miles, half marathon distance but do this gradualy making every run a different challenge. You will comlete the marathon distance if you build up to it good luck