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Hey runners, it's another day and it is time to post your accomplishments you'd like to share - big or small.

Note: No need to preface YOUR accomplishments with something like, "this may not be an accomplishment to most of you...". Be proud of your achievement.

With over 4,225,000 subscribers, there are a lot of posts that come in everyday that are often repeats of questions previously asked or covered in the FAQ.

With that in mind, this post can be a place for any questions (especially those that may not deserve their own thread). Hopefully this is successful and helps to lower clutter and repeating posts here.

If you are new to the sub or to running, this Intro post is a good resource.

##As always don't forget to check the FAQ.

####And please take advantage of the search bar or Google's subreddit limited search.

23F, first half marathon, run/walk method (7min run/1 min walk)

I’m 12 days out from my first half marathon, and my training hasn’t gone exactly as planned. Between surgery earlier this year, illness, and some inconsistent weeks, I’ve had to adjust my expectations quite a bit.
I completed my longest run of 8 miles this week and surprisingly felt great! I even managed a negative split. The first 3 miles were the hardest, but once I settled into a rhythm, my breathing felt comfortable and my legs felt strong. I honestly felt like I could have kept going.
Throughout training, I’ve been using run/walk intervals to build endurance, and my main goal for race day is simply to finish.
One thing I’ve been researching is how much the longest training run actually matters for first-time half marathoners. I’ve seen training plans that peak anywhere from 8 to 12 miles, and there’s a lot of conflicting advice about whether the additional distance is worth it so close to race day.
Part of me wants to attempt 10 miles this Sunday for the mental confidence of knowing I can cover that distance. However, I’m also considering whether the extra recovery time would be more beneficial than squeezing in another long run.
I’m interested in hearing about the relationship between peak long-run distance, accumulated training volume, and tapering, particularly for slower or newer runners.
For those who have trained for half marathons with lower mileage or experienced interruptions during training, what did you learn about balancing physical preparation with the confidence to tackle a new distance?
I’d especially love to hear about experiences where the longest training run was significantly shorter than race distance, and how that affected race-day pacing, endurance, and recovery.