We thought it couldnt be done. When we started the #ELLEUKrunning club in January, 5K was a distant goal, and the 10k We Own The Night event we organized with Nike seemed nigh impossible. And yet here we are Editor Lorraine Candy included gearing up to take on Purple Patch Runnings Grand Union Canal Half Marathon on November 10
The Details
What: Grand Union Canal Half Marathon
When: Sunday, November 10th, 2013
Where: Grand Union Canal, from Uxbridge to Watford
Distance: 13 miles (21 kilometers)
Fit Factor: 3/5
Why Were Running: After our success at Cancer UK's Race for Life, ZSLs London Stampede, Womans Trust 10K, and 15k San Sebastián Clásica, its time to take on a new challenge
Race Mantra: Dont fall in (to the canal)
Run it: Register online via Purple Patch Running here
Watch it: This race welcomes spectators. Line the route or welcome the finishers at Cassiobury Park
Support it: Tweet us some encouragement on race day at @ELLEUKrunning
Follow it: We'll be tweeting from the race @ELLEUKrunning
Find out more: Visit www.purplepatchrunning.com for information about this and other events
Want to get started? Follow the Running Club's 0-5k plan
Check out Nike Master Trainer Joslyn Thompson Rule's tips on how to run 10k