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2009 Halstead & Essex Marathon
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Well, it depends on how you look at it.
For me, Halstead and Essex is an international one!
On the subject of undulating i was wondering how undulating it was so thanks for bringing the subject up
Stet - in your opinion how does it compare to Benfleet runs
I only really remember one particularly nasty incline (that you go up twice). There were a couple of forumites marshalling at the top. Course knowing the people at the top meant I couldn't resort to a walk as I probably would have done otherwise!!
Apart from that all I can remember from last year is the heat!!
Pammie, it's a great course, there are a couple of inclines but nothing like Essex Way!
Out of interest, what distance is everyone running this Sunday in training?
My training plan wants me to have a day off....
.....so I guess I will! I have 8 miles on Tuesday, 6 miles on Friday and a few short runs next week.
i'll probably be doing something in the region of 15 miles
Thanks for the route guidance.. that means I am happy girl now with training over here as I have found a good route that is unulating in quite a few patches and has two nasty short hills so sounds perfect!!!
I had a bad run yesterday which was actually great in many aspects - I always think you need a few duff one's to re-awaken your mind a bit to being able to turn yourself round and get through the tough parts.. 3hr training run in all - was very chuffed after it although shattered last night - I am off on a work trip for 2 weeks though on Friday so I wanted to get a long long run in to give my self the boost that it IS in there - and it is
Heat is something to think about also.. have to review kit I think
Hills?
(withdraws entry immediately)
I wonder whether Flynn and his mates might direct those who are worried to a course profile. I seem to recall seeing one last year or maybe it appeared on the Halstead site even farther back. That would dispel all these irrational fears that people have! I HATE HILLS. I LOVE HALSTEAD. THEREFORE HALSTEAD ISN'T HILLY! Hippo. I ran my 100th at Halstead..... there is nowhere better to celebrate your big day.. HONEST! The 'H' on my keyboard is now worn out.
peter, i might be running my 100th at halstead, or maybe windemere
i dare not count
Trace, beachy is DIFFERENT
Dear Hipps
Halstead is not hilly. Windermere is hilly ....all up and down. But both are excellent events.
Halstead's not particularly hilly - bit lumpy but nothing too bad. Living in a very flat part of Essex I tend to have a different perspective on what's hilly to other people! If it didn't bother me then it can't be that bad!!
Yes Hipps, Beachy is different
Hippo - only having a laugh dear.
I am looking forward to this race now more than FLM. It is just a matter of the weather over the next couple of weeks. Don't mind cold, just worried about icy pavements.
Kaz - are you running today?
At 6am (when I got up to get my brekkie) I planned to run but come 8am (when it was time to get up and get dressed) I felt a little differently!
Going to the gym instead.
Peter,tut tut, you drink alchol leading up to marathons
and windybum is quite hilly, but the views are worth it, so i dont mind that much
My fiend has told me that Halstead is a lovely place, so looking forward to it more now.
Reading all these comments made me think I should go for a run. But as I look out the window the snow is falling in lovely Essex. So .....................I'll wait a while. I need to limber up for the Liverpool Chelsea footie game. As a Man. U. fan I can't make up my mind what result would be best. Isn't life difficult!