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I've registered for my marathon!!! - Yee-ha!!!!! Now the hard work starts... 31 October is the day:cool:
I've registered for my marathon!!! - Yee-ha!!!!! Now the hard work starts... 31 October is the day:cool:
nice one, which one is it?
Tim in Belgium
07-04-10, 04:35 PM
I've registered for my marathon!!! - Yee-ha!!!!! Now the hard work starts... 31 October is the day:cool:
Nice one, I'm counting down now, 3 1/2 days to the big event.
Nice one, I'm counting down now, 3 1/2 days to the big event.
eeeeek, that's soon :D
It's the US Marine Corps Marathon, in Washington DC.
Family is coming with, we're making a holiday out of it:D
Just back from an eight miler.
Knee felt a bit wibbly/weak at times, but maybe i was imagining it? Anyway, nothing bad happened.
I feel GREAT. I love running.
:-D
I went for a run with Maidstone Harriers again tonight...hopefully they will be my new club when I move.
Marine Corps ED - is that the one you did before?
Tim - Good luck mate, hope the taper has gone well.
Sarah - Be aware of it, but also remember that taper madness is all around you at the moment.
I went for a run with Maidstone Harriers again tonight...hopefully they will be my new club when I move.
Marine Corps ED - is that the one you did before?
Tim - Good luck mate, hope the taper has gone well.
Sarah - Be aware of it, but also remember that taper madness is all around you at the moment.
Well done Kev
Yes, same one I did in October 2007 - finished in 3h45. Will be a struggle to do a sub 4 this year, I have to ramp up the training a fair bit.
Tim - +1
Sarah - +1
Take ecinacea (sp?) to ward off any colds and anti-bac gel to keep other peoples germs off you too. It does actually work!
Relax about it, you WILL get a marathon PB!
You will no doubt feel all the sorts of aches and pains you are used to feeling, but somehow in your head they become worse. So remember they are just the same ones you always get, you will know if you really have an issue!
Don't do anything silly in terms of runs now - it's too late to change anything.
Try a little run in the full kit you are wearing on 25th, wash it, then pack it away ready for the day! One less thing to panic about.
What day are do doing the expo?
Relax about it...
The best advice for sure. 80% of running a marathon is between your ears.
The best advice for sure. 80% of running a marathon is between your ears.
...and ignore those left brain messages!!!
Actually when you think about it, unless you are a sub-3 runner, which I don't think any of us are (apologies if I am wrong) it is just another long run.
The setting is a bit different and there are more people to keep you company, but that is all, so there you go just another long run.
One piece of advice for the day is to get your shirt printed with your name front and back, if you hit a tough spell, thousands of people will see that and all you will hear, until you pick up again will be people shouting "Come on Sarah - you can do it sarah" so if you are emotional take a tissue, it choked me up a bit the first time I heard it for me and at the time I badly needed it!
It will fill you with pride, you'll puff out your chest and the tough patch will be gone!
Have you joined the fetch group yet? http://www.fetcheveryone.com/viewtopic.php?id=33598
if not do so.
oops and this!
http://londonmarathonfetch22.webs.com/
Fetchpoint was quality in 2008!
Take ecinacea (sp?) to ward off any colds and anti-bac gel to keep other peoples germs off you too. It does actually work!
Relax about it, you WILL get a marathon PB!
You will no doubt feel all the sorts of aches and pains you are used to feeling, but somehow in your head they become worse. So remember they are just the same ones you always get, you will know if you really have an issue!
Don't do anything silly in terms of runs now - it's too late to change anything.
Try a little run in the full kit you are wearing on 25th, wash it, then pack it away ready for the day! One less thing to panic about.
What day are do doing the expo?
thanks for the advice.
i haven't got my vest yet. i need to nag the charity about that. they are supposed to be printing my name on it.
i have already started a list of 'stuff to remember'. i like lists!
The best advice for sure. 80% of running a marathon is between your ears.
i will try to remember that.
...and ignore those left brain messages!!!
is that where pain comes from??
Actually when you think about it, unless you are a sub-3 runner, which I don't think any of us are (apologies if I am wrong) it is just another long run.
The setting is a bit different and there are more people to keep you company, but that is all, so there you go just another long run.
One piece of advice for the day is to get your shirt printed with your name front and back, if you hit a tough spell, thousands of people will see that and all you will hear, until you pick up again will be people shouting "Come on Sarah - you can do it sarah" so if you are emotional take a tissue, it choked me up a bit the first time I heard it for me and at the time I badly needed it!
It will fill you with pride, you'll puff out your chest and the tough patch will be gone!
Have you joined the fetch group yet? http://www.fetcheveryone.com/viewtopic.php?id=33598
if not do so.
i will.
oops and this!
http://londonmarathonfetch22.webs.com/
Fetchpoint was quality in 2008!
i'll do that too.
i haven't decided when to go to the expo. i was thinking of going one day after work during the week so that it was one less thing to worry about at the weekend. how long might i want to spend there?
I had to take one of the kids last time and did it in 30 mins, lots of places trying to sell you stuff, but not a lot else.
Hey guys, not been on for a while hope youre all well, just entered the humber bridge half marathon in June, been struggling to get into a decent half for a while but none of the dates matched up with shifts etc, anyhoo not run a half since 85 in a time of 1:58 so hoping to get close, within reason ;), to that, Fetch reckons 2:20, Ill be happy with that tbh.
barwel1992
11-04-10, 12:44 AM
well not quite as impressive as you lot doing marathons ..... but i reached my goal of running 3km in 20min before my bday, well i did it today got 3.08km in 20min and my bday is on Tuesday :D so im pretty chuffed
not lost that much weight though even though i have been doing it every other day for the last 2 months but feel a lot better for it, the weight thing could be because im also doing weight lifting as well, still just under 17stone :/, but mum treated me to some proper running trainers got some Asics Kayano 16's :) soo comfy vs my £30 ordinary (squash) trainers
Tim in Belgium
11-04-10, 05:24 AM
Marathon day :D, I'll let you know how I get on, the porridge banana and honey has already gone down the hatch.
Marathon day :D, I'll let you know how I get on, the porridge banana and honey has already gone down the hatch.
good luck!
Hey guys, not been on for a while hope youre all well, just entered the humber bridge half marathon in June, been struggling to get into a decent half for a while but none of the dates matched up with shifts etc, anyhoo not run a half since 85 in a time of 1:58 so hoping to get close, within reason ;), to that, Fetch reckons 2:20, Ill be happy with that tbh.
Welcome back mate - best be strapping your shoes on mate.
well not quite as impressive as you lot doing marathons ..... but i reached my goal of running 3km in 20min before my bday, well i did it today got 3.08km in 20min and my bday is on Tuesday :D so im pretty chuffed
not lost that much weight though even though i have been doing it every other day for the last 2 months but feel a lot better for it, the weight thing could be because im also doing weight lifting as well, still just under 17stone :/, but mum treated me to some proper running trainers got some Asics Kayano 16's :) soo comfy vs my £30 ordinary (squash) trainers
Kayano's will make all the difference mate, stick with it and the weight WILL drop off.
Marathon day :D, I'll let you know how I get on, the porridge banana and honey has already gone down the hatch.
Well? How did it go Tim?
Kayano's will make all the difference mate, stick with it and the weight WILL drop off.
Unless you are like me and eat too much cake :-)
Well? How did it go Tim?
+1
Unless you are like me and eat too much cake :-)
Or like me and can't stay injury free.
All my leg pains, have gone so that's good right? Wrong I have a really bad pain on the underside on my foot!
Anyway I decided to run the Paddock Wood Half this morning as my last long run before London, took it easy, stopped for a wee & after I went over on my ankle stopped again fearing the worse (all ok though) and had a nice chat on the way round, with a few fetchies and to my astonishment crossed the line in 1:39 & 42 seconds...
What happened there? If only I hadn't of stopped twice I'd of got a PB...didn't look at the Garmin the whole way round.
Foot is really, really painful now though, but curiously not whilst running.
Come on Tim, don't keep us in suspenders!!!
Tim in Belgium
11-04-10, 03:33 PM
Well just back and have got a big mug of tea sorted. The run went well, the first half was real cruisey, I had to keep slowing myself down, got a few odd looks as I sang to myself half the time. Also did some oggi-oggie-oggies underneath a tunnel or two, the dutchies joined in on the first one, on the second one I think everyone was feeling it a bit (it was around the 28km mark). I had a small jam sanwich at the 23km mark as I find I need something a little solid as well as all that sugary stuff. 25km on was slightly harder wok, but nothing too bad, although for the lowish apparent effort my HR was quite high. At around the 30km mark I saw one of the faster female runners on the other side (there were a few loops so sometimes you'd see the fast or slow guys, this lot had just passed the 40km mark) , she appeared to have loads of mud down her leg which was strange as the course is all on road. It took me a few minute in my slightly worn state to realise she had shat herself, but fair play she wasn't letting that slow her down.
I got in to a nice rhythm just gone the 30 km mark as we went round a park, then had to start pushing myself just gone the 33km mark as it appeared that stage had passsed. At the 35km drink station I slowed to a walk whilst I got an energy drink and a quick swill of water to clear the sickly taste from my mouth. Getting back on the run was hard work, it took until the 36km mark to get back in a rhythm, nice and fine, then by the 38km mark it was hard work again. The last 3 kms were a real grudge, my km spplits had increased from the 5:15-5:30 range to 6 mins. Even pushing I wasn't going any faster, there was nothing left to burn, I couldn't get my heart rate up, I was empty. So I ran on for the last couple of kilometres in a trance like state, and managed to cross the finishing line. Time wise it looks like my personal time was 3 hrs 47, which I'm pretty pleased with :D Although I did think I may sway over after the finish.
A slow hobble to the changing areaabout 800m away, put on some warmer things then I hobbled to McDonalds for a large value meal, very much needed, for the recovery process of course, salty fries mmmmmmmm. Then a half hour metro ride to my car, I struggled to stay awake and not miss my stop.
I'm now home and starting to feel semi normal. My left knee is a little sore, and I'm sure I'll have a whole world of aches and pains tomorrow, but it was worth it. Good crowds cheering people on, and loads of bands round the course to give you a boost.
Any recovery tips appreciated, I was going to go for chicken and roasted mediterranean veg tonight, along with a little red wine for medicinal purposes ;)
All you London marathon runners I'm sure you'll have a great experience in 2 weeks time.
Well done mate that's a great time and a horrific story about the lead woman!
Don't eat healthy you deserve pizza, cake and beer/wine!
Well done!
No time target for London now so I will enjoy it
Tim in Belgium
11-04-10, 04:01 PM
The one thing I learnt a few weeks ago when do a 30km race is to pace/hold yourself back a bit at the start/first half so you've still fuel to burn towards the end. This is the most important (read only) real tactic I've learnt and it definitely works well from what I've seen. With no fancy GPS gear I was using a separate stop watch to time my kilometre splits, and using my HR monitor to keep track of overall time. Very useful guide to how your speed is varying with effort, the two aren't always directly proportional..
Tim in Belgium
11-04-10, 04:27 PM
Don't eat healthy you deserve pizza, cake and beer/wine!
I think you're right, I don't have the energy to chop etc and there's a pizza in the freezer, thanks for making my life easy!
All my leg pains, have gone so that's good right? Wrong I have a really bad pain on the underside on my foot!
Anyway I decided to run the Paddock Wood Half this morning as my last long run before London, took it easy, stopped for a wee & after I went over on my ankle stopped again fearing the worse (all ok though) and had a nice chat on the way round, with a few fetchies and to my astonishment crossed the line in 1:39 & 42 seconds...
What happened there? If only I hadn't of stopped twice I'd of got a PB...didn't look at the Garmin the whole way round.
Foot is really, really painful now though, but curiously not whilst running.
Nice one.
I was supposed to do 12 miles today, but you inspired me to go a bit further and make it a half mara distance :-)
It was really warm, well, much warmer than I'm used to so I decided to go for a run/walk strategy to see if it helped me not overheat. It seemed to work and I did it in a reasonable time (for me). I think I might go for a run/walk strategy on marathon day if it's hot.
Time wise it looks like my personal time was 3 hrs 47, which I'm pretty pleased with :D Although I did think I may sway over after the finish.
:cheers: congrats!
Any recovery tips appreciated, I was going to go for chicken and roasted mediterranean veg tonight, along with a little red wine for medicinal purposes ;)
Very well done!! I think you have very much deserved the red wine ;)
great effort Tim, well done!
GSXR Carlos
12-04-10, 10:18 AM
just dropping in to say hi, anyone doing the Manchester 10k?
has everyone stopped running or something???
I've had a few days off due to work, popped out for 10 miles this afternoon though :-)
Tim in Belgium
16-04-10, 06:44 AM
I've had a few days off for recovery, did a gentle jog the other night, could feel it a little in my lower left calf/ankle region.
I have been running. Although small runs and only a couple this week. I really do need to be careful how many miles I do on my knees. It is frustrating me and I am getting despondent over it. I want to do the miles but know I can't.
I had planned to do another run today, but a little accident involving a scolding hot coffee has put pay to that. Probably wont run again now until next week and then it will just be a poultry 4 miles. Think I may as well give up the running. Not really getting any benefit out of it to feel rewarded by my efforts. :(
As an aside. Foxy is still out there running. She's just normally far too busy to be on the org. Me on the other hand, far too much time...
has everyone stopped running or something???
Yep, but you made me feel bad, so I'm just back from doing 8.2 miles. Felt like poo! Heavy chest, tickly cough and general CBA's.
Ed - Nice to speak to you earlier!
I have been running. Although small runs and only a couple this week. I really do need to be careful how many miles I do on my knees. It is frustrating me and I am getting despondent over it. I want to do the miles but know I can't.
I had planned to do another run today, but a little accident involving a scolding hot coffee has put pay to that. Probably wont run again now until next week and then it will just be a poultry 4 miles. Think I may as well give up the running. Not really getting any benefit out of it to feel rewarded by my efforts. :(
Si - Short runs are the future mate, long runs are so 2009!!!:cool:
Sarah - you are in team 3 with me!!!
Expect a package from me tomoz Kev
Expect a package from me tomoz Kev
Sounds exciting, is that good or bad?
It's always strange talking to someone, you have only spoken to online, on the phone!
How is the shoulder mate?
Oh it's all good. I only like to tell people what they want to hear:D
My shoulder is still a bit stiff. Not surprised after the walloping it got.
Yep good to talk to you on the phone, now I got your number I'll do it more often:D
Sarah - you are in team 3 with me!!!
woohoo.
I dreamt about the marathon last night. Normally I just wake up thinking about it!!
Just back from my last longish run until the marathon. 8 miles. Felt ****ing great.
And the fundraising is going really well, I've raised over double my target :-D
Just keeping fingers crossed that everything keeps going well...
Foxy and I were talking about you this weekend. :) We are sure you'll do just fine. :thumright:
Blew my run out and took H to the Truck racing...
Popped out tonight, did a nice 10 miles in 1h24. 5 weeks to my marathon :-)
Just did my quickest/least slow 3 miles ever.
Oops, I meant to be tapering.
But it felt so good 8-[
In case anyone's interested: it took me 25 minutes and 44 seconds, that's 8:35minute/mile average pace.
O.M.G.
H.O.T.
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/london-marathon/
Tim in Belgium
21-04-10, 01:10 PM
That does look rather warm!
Enjoy your tapering/chilling out all you marathon runners! And don't get tempted with long/hard runs.
O.M.G.
H.O.T.
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/london-marathon/
It was a scorcher last year, the heat does make it more difficult but dont worry. If you havent already then start to fully hydrate your body, you need to be drinking 2 or 3 litres of water a day leading up to the weekend. It makes a huge difference.
I'll be watching on the TV, I'm actually excited for you all. I wish you the very best of luck, enjoy the day. You'll be in tears towards the end, guaranteed. Its a very emotional experience.
That does look rather warm!
Enjoy your tapering/chilling out all you marathon runners! And don't get tempted with long/hard runs.
I was more restrained with today's 4 miler, it was soooooo lovely and sunny and the sea looked seriously inviting :cool:
It was a scorcher last year, the heat does make it more difficult but dont worry. If you havent already then start to fully hydrate your body, you need to be drinking 2 or 3 litres of water a day leading up to the weekend. It makes a huge difference.
I'll be watching on the TV, I'm actually excited for you all. I wish you the very best of luck, enjoy the day. You'll be in tears towards the end, guaranteed. Its a very emotional experience.
Was only 16.2 degrees at midday last year apparently.
http://static.london-marathon.co.uk/downloads/pdf/Media_Guide.pdf p167
Yes, I am sad and read most of that guide :lol:
:smt026:smt026:smt026:smt026
I was more restrained with today's 4 miler, it was soooooo lovely and sunny and the sea looked seriously inviting :cool:
Was only 16.2 degrees at midday last year apparently.
http://static.london-marathon.co.uk/downloads/pdf/Media_Guide.pdf p167
Yes, I am sad and read most of that guide :lol:
:smt026:smt026:smt026:smt026
lol, 'only'. You definately need to take it into account as it will effect your running, loads of people didnt make the distance last year down to de-hydration. They have these wonderful run-through showers on the course, absolute heaven.
The difference is simply that you lose fluid faster than normal for the same effort. Have you been training with energy drinks or just water?
lol, 'only'. You definately need to take it into account as it will effect your running, loads of people didnt make the distance last year down to de-hydration. They have these wonderful run-through showers on the course, absolute heaven.
The difference is simply that you lose fluid faster than normal for the same effort. Have you been training with energy drinks or just water?
I think I might go for a run/walk strategy if it feels stupidly hot, I don't think that it would slow me down much. I've been trying to take advantage of the warmer days recently to get used to running in the heat.
I only ever drink lucozade (or zym/nuun and sweets) when I'm running longer distances.
omg, forecast now says 21 degrees for sunday
......a poultry 4 miles...
You run like a chicken? :lol:
Good on you for givinh it a go, but if the knees are bad then you might need to look elsewhere for exercise. Cycling?
Good luck to those in the Marathon on Sunday :thumbsup:
I'm rempted to try running as well as cycling but haven't run for years. Think it might do me good but I'll probably hate it too :-(
I'm rempted to try running as well as cycling but haven't run for years. Think it might do me good but I'll probably hate it too :-(
Do it! You'll hate it to start with and then you'll get hooked :D
omg, forecast now says 21 degrees for sunday
lol, its gonna be hot hot hot
Dont panic, you'll get there. The heat will certainly affect your performance but its important to maintain what you've trained to do, dont change your plan. Go at a pace you are comfortable with, hydrate in advance (start now) and take carbs on board throughout the distance.
The real hard work started at 20 miles for me, it was plain sailing up until then. All down to hydration and fuel.
Cant wait to watch on TV!
lol, its gonna be hot hot hot
Dont panic, you'll get there. The heat will certainly affect your performance but its important to maintain what you've trained to do, dont change your plan. Go at a pace you are comfortable with, hydrate in advance (start now) and take carbs on board throughout the distance.
The real hard work started at 20 miles for me, it was plain sailing up until then. All down to hydration and fuel.
Cant wait to watch on TV!
2 sleeps to go. So excited.
And I just picked my vest up from the printing shop.
Very very good luck to our marathon runners for sunday!!!
Tim in Belgium
23-04-10, 06:24 PM
Good luck for Sunday!!
Very very good luck to our marathon runners for sunday!!!
Good luck for Sunday!!
thank you :smt026
I'm out for a 20 miler on Sunday in sympathy :-)
Good luck Sarah
:thumbsup:
I've got my number and my chip now so I'm all ready to go!
Looks like the weather conditions could not be better for marathon running. Good luck.
All went to plan. I finished in under 5 hours which is what I was aiming for:
4:59:59
Bloody great job sarah - sub:5:D
Bloody great job sarah - sub:5:D
I'm soooooo pleased. I knew it was going to be close!
Excellent, well done! Aside from the time how was it?
edit....sounded like I was criticising the time there ;-), what I meant was "Great time, how was the experience"
Excellent Sarah, well done, bet you're buzzing now :thumright:
I have decided I hate London Marathon! I also suspect they did it on the cheap this year, lots of penny pinching on view.
Mind you free London Pride just after mile 22, seemed like a great idea, by mile 23 the idea seemed somehow flawed. Glad it was only a half I necked!!!!:pukel::pukel:
Didn't actually puke, but came close.
Lots of people receiving med attention around the course.
Mate what was your time in the end? How comes you hate it now?
I hated it the first time too, still that's my last...not a PB for me but my training has been poor.
Well done to all those who competed :thumbsup:
Still sort of regretting that London Pride now!
Well, at least you once again helped anothe great cause, so you shouldn't feel to down heartened mate. I'm sure you'll be back next year depsite what you say, as you love the buzz of the runs.
No seriously, that's me done with marathons. The training is a bit selfish...
I wasn't too far off a PB, which isn't bad considering the beer stop and a few walks.
10k's and Halfs will be for me from now on!
Almost 6500 runners needed medical attention apparently...that's quite a lot out of 36,000 ish runners.
MR UKI (1)
25-04-10, 07:10 PM
Almost 6500 runners needed medical attention apparently...that's quite a lot out of 36,000 ish runners.
That is a lot. I remember the year I did it seeing people after 3 or 4 miles having oxygen sat on the step of an ambulance. Scared the **** out of me :(
Tim in Belgium
25-04-10, 07:14 PM
Well done runners :thumbsup: Must have been tricky in the heat.
my shoulders and neck are a little bit burnt...
What a fantastic day :-D
I defo want to do another.
Congratulations. :thumright:
I'm aching a bit this morning...how are you doing Sarah?
I'm aching a bit this morning...how are you doing Sarah?
Bit achy but came to work anyway (I'd booked the day off in case I couldn't walk). I managed going down the stairs in the car park (5 floors)and up the stairs to my office (4 floors) :-)
Bit achy but came to work anyway (I'd booked the day off in case I couldn't walk). I managed going down the stairs in the car park (5 floors)and up the stairs to my office (4 floors) :-)
Good effort mate.
I walked into Dartford earlier but have a really sore achillies - enjoyed my mcD's breakfast loads though, just hope my flight tomorrow is ok.
Had a bad stomach all last night too, think that may have had something to do with all the gels and drink en-route...especially the London Pride I stupidly drunk at just after 22 miles, but I got a massive cheer for doing it, so it was sort of worth it!
Well done people!!!!!!!! Terrific result!!!!
Good effort mate.
I walked into Dartford earlier but have a really sore achillies - enjoyed my mcD's breakfast loads though, just hope my flight tomorrow is ok.
Are you going on holiday?
Had a bad stomach all last night too, think that may have had something to do with all the gels and drink en-route...especially the London Pride I stupidly drunk at just after 22 miles, but I got a massive cheer for doing it, so it was sort of worth it!
lol @ drinking London Pride. When did you do that? I don't think I could have done! I enjoyed a nice cold pint afterwards though :-D
I think I must have drunk about 2 litres of lucozade sport yesterday!!
There were people at the side of the road not long after fetch point and no one was taking it. So being desperate for something other than water or sports drink I foolishly took it, got a great cheer and it seemed like a great idea until about half a mile to a mile later...
I went to Pizza Express in Charing Cross for a pizza and a bottle of Chianti!
Yeah, me and Mrs.H are going away for our 10th wedding anniversary tomorrow am.
The funny thing is I don't even like bitter at the best of times, let alone at 22 miles into a marathon!
At one point someone at the side of the road was smoking and I felt like nicking that too, I haven't smoked for 8 years.
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