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The Grant & Stone Wycombe Half Marathon
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Muz
Marlow half is a tad lumpy
what are your long runs at the moment?
I did the Wooburn 10K too. I believe one difference is that in that race we had a 65m climb in one go. The Wycombe half doesn't go straight up Marlow hill - I only discovered that after I started this thread. It seems to climb about 85m but not as relentless. My hope is that the initial climb won't be any worse than the Wooburn 10k overall. Just keep to a sustainable speed on the way up. You should make up most of the time on the way down.
Have a look at www.goodrunguide.co.uk for maps+profiles of both of these races.
All the best on the day!
Marlow's the third hardest 1/2 I've run. And the 2 tough challenges I've run are no ordinary 1/2's
Meldy my long runs at present are 7 usually twice a week. My running partner who, like me used to want to add on has stopped running and I now run with some other runners who do not want to run any further. When I trained for the HM Silverstone I got up to 9 miles once a week and 2 10k's on 2 other days. The 9 miles was from Wooburn through Bournend up to the Marlow RAB and back, not a particuarly pleasant run so if anyone has any ideas for better runs I would appreciate hearing about them.
I have checked out the details on the Windsor to Marlow run and may do that one.
Muzzy
and after blagging top 50 last year dribbling round maybe in the intense heat doesn't sound like too much fun!
haeva great run tho everyone!
I ran the Midsummer Monro last Saturday the hardest 1/2 in britain, or so they claim. Some of the hills on the run made Marlow hill look like an undulation. That doesn't mean I'll find it any easier going up Marlow hill. Just I've had a bit of practice
the training has been ok with me, nothing spectacular but gradually improving. My long Saturday run is now at the full distance. I did run out of water after 10miles last weekend and was very tempted to grab a bottle of water off a kid that I went past but I doubt that I'd be able to outrun him!
I don't know if anyone else has had problem with hayfever this year but it's the first time I've had the symptoms and they do detract from the fun of running a bit.
16 days to go...
1) Does anyone want race photos?
2) Where is the best position to take a photo (finish, mid-race, scenic backdrop, yop of Marlow Hill, ...)
3) Digital or hardcopy output preferred?
4) Ideal features of a web-based browse/order facility?
5) What is the ideal and maximum price you would want to pay for a digital copy and 7x5 print?
Appreciate any feedback you can provide.
Tomorrow I'm running Bewl 15. Ran the first two legs of the South Downs Marathon Relay a couple of weeks ago and a lap and a half of Richmond Park in the rain last week so I'm happy with the distance
Doubt I'll break 90 but I think I can be inside 1:35
That might come back to haunt me!
True... maybe this race will have a safari feel to it, though we will need a dramatic change in the weather.
Having been thoroughly drenched on Saturday's long run, I think that I'm more suited to rain than a pleasant warm day. As long as it's not Berko half-marathon style rain.
See you all there.
it's a super race !!
our course pb is about 1.57
Just had a look at your website, impressive and inspiring were the first two words that came to mind. Hope to see you in Wycombe next week!
Look out for the minor hill at the beginning
LMAO
Hey Mick, how're you and Phil getting on?
" our favourite hill is still there "
Thanks
http://www.handycrossrunners.co.uk/Wycombe.html
Still, at 0930-1030 it's not going to be over 18-20 surely? Please god...
Good luck to you all xxx