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Does anyone have any tips for when to start running again after the half marathon? i usually run Tuesday, Thursday and then a long run at the weekend...but not sure how much rest i should give my weary body (I worked quite hard yesterday!!)
Also, what is the fort William half like? is it quite hilly?
Ahah that's what the white thingy is for. Sorry I didn't spot your green ribbon ladyfox - I was looking out for them. I'm 3 minutes slower this year but hurtling towards the dreaded 40 year old mark so that might by why!! Talking of age there is no way you are 48 Gillian.
Gayle you might find a "bimble" tomorrow will actually loosen your muscles if you're a bit sore. Just go slow and see how you feel. I take a milk and egg protein shake after long runs now just to repair my muscles, not the type that turns you into "Arnie" tho - I did ask the guy in Health Food shop if he had female version as I didn't want to end up looking like the guy on the tub - he laughed and said it's unisex!!
Also entered the aviemore half so it will be nice to see some forumites there.I too was stuck in the loo cue so didnt get achance to show off my green ribbon !! Nice to see some highland cows in the park made me feel at home and run a bit faster until I saw they were safely fenced in. Tried to persuade a lady on horse to swap places but she wasnt having it....it would have improved my time no end!
StephenT Thanks I'll do any distance within travelling distance. It's a day out with a purpose. Pleased your leg is doing ok. We all get our share of it.
SFG and Greg that's good news. We now have the beginning of a team for each event !! G and D Fort Williams flat and scenic. Cracking wee race.
I'm on r and r till Wed when there's a 5k in the meadows Edinburgh. Will put my green ribbon on just in case.
Karen D tis true, didn't even start running till 2001. I had a very debauched youth !
You lot have got me looking at this Fort William race now. 12 o'clock start looks interesting. Checked how long would take me to get there and only 2 hours I'll ponder!
I drink more since I started running Gillian - helps stop the jumpy legs at night after a long run-me and wine don't get along too well tho!!
SFC,
It is actually the Jedburgh Half I've entered, seemed a lot easier to get to from Edinburgh.
Oh well, looks like some Arthur's Seat practice may be in order.
Hey Crystal
The Jed half is quite civilized till mile 11 then there is a mile long hill, not too steep, but seems to go on for ever!. Up and down the Seat once a week and you will bound up it!
Nice friendly race, plenty of convenient car parking, not crowded and a nice medal.
I drove down from Bothwell in the morning, 8am start, and drove home afterwards, is nicely doable. Especially as the clocks change and you get an extra hours kip the night before.
Thanks SFC,
I certainly wasnt bounding at mile eleven in Glasgow....I'll settle for a slow stagger up a hill! Looks like I need to practice coping with Arthur's Seat at the end of my longer runs....
Well noted re the extra hour in bed, and with luck it'll be nice and cool, given my usual problem is getting too hot in races.
I'll stop waffling about this on the Glasgow forum though!
Woo Hoo ET says 1.39.57...chuffed so 3.30 Amsterdam on cards. Not looking forward to DOMS tomorrow as know I ran faster than trained for so expect it and will justget on with life (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) Gets better after tomorrow night so can't whinge really and there's always ibruprofen. Looks like everyone had a great time. Again thanks to all for chat on forum and great to meet all I did. Weren't the Sikh Guys great with the team, flags, water, oranges and the music at 11 miles. Great positive integration and the logo on the back "Heat Sikhing Missile" made me smile.Great journey back and gentle bimble (great well used expression) on the cards for this morning. Be in touch SC
Loads of pics on the ET website
WWW.thepicturedesk.co.uk
..... and I had to be in the same shot as the guy with the sussies...... hope my Mum doesn't see it
Gee whizz - I bet that bloke got some chaffing with those on - hope he helped himself to the free vaseline that was on offer - thought that was for my chapped lips!!
Thanks for the link SFC.
Pics on the official Marathon Photo website now!
Straycelt - do you still have the letter you got with your race pack? The number was on there, and on the plastic bag the chip came in.
(Sometimes being messy and disorganised is a Good Thing - I haven't thrown any of it out yet, so I'll be able to check my piccies when I get home - all I know at the moment is that it started "19", which hasn't been much help..........)
Gayle: i look like im crying in mine..between that and being pulled over the line im not surprised i can barely remember the moment!!!
Still, about to sign up for my next one in Fort William, I must be crazy...or addicted!
Ah, found mine.
Right - the diet starts today.
LOL why why do they have to take the pics at the end of the race dont know whether to laugh or cry at mine I seem to have grown a chin with every mile i ran
Yet more photos not to buy !! Signing off this thread now, thanks for the chat and the support. See some of you on the Scottish Runners Thread I hope.
Thats right another load of photos that I won't be buying just have to wait for the certificate now, considering how close the race pack arrived to race day I won't be holding my breath for getting the certificate with six to eight weeks. Hope it comes through the post unlike the emailed one that I got from the Dundee Half.
Not been out this week as I've spent time working on my first house (got the keys two days before the GSR) - that will probably take some time away from the running but have provisional penciled in the Templeton 10 mile race in Dundee on 4 Nov as my next race but I'll see how everything goes.
I enjoyed reading all posts on this thread and hopefully talk everyone again in a virtual way in the build up the 2008 GSR.
To those racing again soon good luck and to thise who have injuries get well soon.