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usually it is the total couch potatoes who ask me that one - so tempted to reply (particularly to the chubby ones) 'I wish i could carbo-load as effectively as you seem to be able to' ...
but then I am Not a Nice Person
just look around ,enjoy the sights,chat away to other runners,and the miles will just melt away..
and at water stations,take your water and move away from tables,sip your drink..take 30 secs or so then run on...depends on what water is in..if its cups its hard to drink on run..if bottles then with more experience you can keep running while drinking..
i remember one couch potato at work saying "running today"?
i said "no its a rest day" you know rest days..you should know as you have 7 of them eevery week
Clothes all washed and laid out. I'm afraid I will be listening to my radio - attached to my phone anyway! I can't miss the Archers, can I. That way I'll see the miles run away! Well if the legs aren't so stiff. Lousy night's sleep last night. Sure that will only get worse. My last big (3½ hours) run I went on to work at the football from lunch time to 11pm! No stiffness and great feeling.
Good luck all those coming up here.
BLD
'not running today' is as offensive as when you diet and someone says 'should you be eating that?'. It brings the worst out in me....
Like he could run a marathon!!
I just wish this one was only 13.1 miles. Reading all your comments is making me nervous - good luck to everyone on Sunday.
Its been great to read and very entertaining.
hope you all enjoy and acheive your goals if not theres always another day another marathon.
best wishes
kryton (off home to pack)
ps bb how was your time for the 5 miler?
anyway..on www.allpoetry.com/poets/billy
you can click on all my work and read...some may inspire you all before sunday..theres one called "couch potato"which weve just been talking about..one called "marathon"
enjoy...
I like it when people on the street corner yell " get a life"
Yeah right
As for sly comments, my running buddy wins the prize for what her boss said to her. She said "Oh, are you doing the marathon? I just thought you wouldn't be able to even run a mile." Aaaaaaargh!!!!!
I'm making a of everyone's clothes to go with their numbers so I don't miss anyone on Sunday. Irrationally, I'm starting to feel shy!!!
Squawk! Eeek! Shriek! Gulp! etc
ps: When should I go and buy the EN?
I'm really looking forward to it. I've started to get all the phantom aches and pains !!
Cold bath tonight for the last time before the marathon.
See you Sunday..........
The closer Sunday gets the less worried I am feeling, taking the attitude that will be will be on the big day.
Good running to you all
Looks like our times will be about the same - will be good to have someone to chat to!
You should of course buy the EN tonight, Monday AND Tuesday!
My piece is now online today (www.edinburghnews.com - click on features on the lefthand menu) but I shouldn't be discouraging sales! There is a handy map which is slightly better than the one in the final details booklet
Ian and Ellie and BLD - yes hopefully the aches and pains will pass! Am going for a gentle swim this afternoon and will try a cold shower or bath BRRRR
Did I see mention of carrying mobile phone? I could fit mine in bumbag thing but I wasn't sure. I know people in FLM took phones so could call spectators to update on where they are so they can see on course.
I'm selling my flat and have viewing at 2-4 on Sunday!! As I think it'll take me 5 hours I'll not finish until 2 and would like b-friend and family to see me run in at end. Think I'll put note on door to say away running marathon and someone will be in at 3- could send b-friend back to flat at 3.
poor you having to worry about the flat sale - I sold mine earlier this year and moved house and it was a definite stress!
maybe so many people will be cheering us on that there won't be many flat viewers anyway?!
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek!
you will be on a high for a while after it...well it is a great achievement
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!
We're all going to be magnificent.