Brief report as only one PC and somebody is waiting to use it.
Day 1 - Hot and humid, this is a tough course, much tougher than I expected. I started at an easy pace and to my horror the 3 runners who are about my marathon pace all shot off at great speed so within 5 mins I couldn't even see anyone. Was telling myself remember the fable of the Tortoise & the Hare. got to 10 miles and was told that the next runner was a minute ahead, caught up and passed her at 11 miles, also caught the other lady at 12 miles. then managed to catch up with another runner at 19 miles, finished in 5.24
Todays results
Steve 3.26 George 4.03 Jim 4.09 Phil 4.10 Matt 4.45 Ray & Malcom 4.50 Me 5.24 Sue 5.32 Paul 5.33 Michelle 5.59
One runner was taken to hospital having collapsed 20 mins after finishing, he has since discharged himself, not sure if he's running tomorrow, don't think it will be his decision.
I will be going slower tomorrow, this was too fast for me in these conditions and the course
Well done Shades. Excellent performance . And those who went off fast over the first 12 miles today may well pay for that over the next few days. 8 minute lead. Nice cushion to have. Well done
Fingers crossed the guy who was carried off can start tomorrow.
Didn't know Connemara Ray was doing this one - he kept that quiet.
I'll be reading this with interest, but I shan't be signing up next year!! I've only just started doing marathons on consecutive weekends - a lightweight.
Great going Shades, hope that the weather cools down for you though. Wishing you success for today and tomorrow - I will try and catch up with this thread when I get home on Sunday evening.
**waves blue masculine Pom Poms towards the lakes**
We are both going to be off line for a couple of days but will be back on line Sunday night...... I'm sure we will beth be thinking of you as we do our respective races in diferent parts of the country (long story - don't ask)!!!
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Shades - All the best !!!
yes she did 5.24 and is feeling strong and is currently frst lady
Brief report as only one PC and somebody is waiting to use it.
Day 1 - Hot and humid, this is a tough course, much tougher than I expected. I started at an easy pace and to my horror the 3 runners who are about my marathon pace all shot off at great speed so within 5 mins I couldn't even see anyone. Was telling myself remember the fable of the Tortoise & the Hare. got to 10 miles and was told that the next runner was a minute ahead, caught up and passed her at 11 miles, also caught the other lady at 12 miles. then managed to catch up with another runner at 19 miles, finished in 5.24
Todays results
Steve 3.26
George 4.03
Jim 4.09
Phil 4.10
Matt 4.45
Ray & Malcom 4.50
Me 5.24
Sue 5.32
Paul 5.33
Michelle 5.59
One runner was taken to hospital having collapsed 20 mins after finishing, he has since discharged himself, not sure if he's running tomorrow, don't think it will be his decision.
I will be going slower tomorrow, this was too fast for me in these conditions and the course
Shades leads!!!
Well done Shades. Excellent performance . And those who went off fast over the first 12 miles today may well pay for that over the next few days. 8 minute lead. Nice cushion to have. Well done
Fingers crossed the guy who was carried off can start tomorrow.
Good start Shades.
It must be hard enough to do but to try to beat other people too.............
Take it steady but you know that anyway!
All the best for tomorrow
Great start Shades
Good luck tomorrow, hope its not so warm for you.
Didn't know Connemara Ray was doing this one - he kept that quiet.
I'll be reading this with interest, but I shan't be signing up next year!! I've only just started doing marathons on consecutive weekends - a lightweight.
All the best, Shades.
wonder how you win the 10 - is it aggregate time or just number of wins....?
Well done Shades - You've got three of us supporting you from this IP address Excellent start.
PSC,
I believe its an aggregate time.
Shades, Well done - you're off to a great start !,
Can you give Steve my regards, i'll be checking this forum for his times as i can't find any other info on the 10 in 10 anywhere else.
Hi Ant
Hi Hipps,
I can see you doing this event some day too
Shades! Fantastic start! Waiting for RW to do a feature on you.....
Slow and steady wins the race remember?
Cheers Flying Ant.............
Go Shades Go today and tomorrow
**waves blue masculine Pom Poms towards the lakes**
We are both going to be off line for a couple of days but will be back on line Sunday night...... I'm sure we will beth be thinking of you as we do our respective races in diferent parts of the country (long story - don't ask)!!!
Praying for cool sunshine today.
Masculine blue pom poms???
Morning Shades! Sending you all good vibes and hoping you had a good sleep. Good luck to the 10 in 10ers today.
PSC and Bobo - have great races!