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don't panic
I think there's still quite a few people waiting. Plus it does say to give it until 2nd October so still a few more days to go.
<starts panicing as well>
Knee still elevated on box in the office, and nurofen. It's got way better quite quickly so hoping for a small 3miler on Thursday to test out whether can do Southend 10k Sunday...
No race pack yet for me either..,, hoping to complete this one with running all the way (unlike RTTB
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my you're busy TracyB... wish i had your energy..
I feel seriously lazy now....
Not got my running pack yet......though my daughter and my wife have.........
Getting bit nervy as this time last year I broke my ankle so really must make it to the start line this year. Managed a 10.2 miler on Saturday evening as the sun went down so just need to make it to the start......
Dont think the weather will be as good this year as it was last year, when I was sat in my wheel chair watching my daughter cross the line.
Have fun.................
Did you break it training?
Well my training for 2 moinths injury free has gone completely tits up.
2 weeks ago I had a hamstring pull so thought I would just rest up. I was also on holiday in Italy last week , well pulling a heavy suitcase throuigh streets of Florence has pulled the hammy again. To make it worse I have a golf ball size blister on left foot at end on middle 2 toes. I managed to get Compeed on it and it seems to have pushed the blister up the gap between toes, this has now popped it.
I was gutted up until I saw the shirt. My god they expect blokes to wear that. OMG its vile. The only way I will wear that is a night run under a hi vis jacket.
I really hope you enjoy next Sunday.
Winning for me is just getting to the start......... I had a back problem after training for a year for the FLM and then last year the ankle so this is going to be my year I hope at 47 to get to the start with my wife and daughter and raise a few quid for the charity I support as I have had Coeliac Disease since 92 and they have been very supportive.
www.justgiving.com/markstreet
to see our photos of last years efforts including a coast to coast bike ride I did just before doing my ankle 8 days before the Royal Half.
See you on the 11th. Enjoy.
went home at lunchtime to see if my pack was there.... it wasn't
hope you have better luck this year Mark - sounds painful..
Got my pack this morning, The front of the tshirt is fine but what's with the logo on the back .....naff to say the least.
Mine doesn't fit so no great loss, but I knew that at registration because you were given no option to choose a mens fit and size.........should've registered as a man.
Another race tshirt destined for pyjamas or for wearing in the winter under a jacket
Hope everyone is injury free and raring to go
Mrs W, my energy's not my problem... it's old legs that is
No pack either, and looking forward to the tee
Koprano, I sympathise as I pulled something(s) at RTTB but good news is I feel soooo much better today
Mark, hope you enjoy it this year.
Two days left then PANIC!!
Glad your feeling better Tracy!
I love the shirt but them I girl I can imagine the guys not liking it as much
Last long run tomorrow of 10miles then taper- yay- thats the point where I get to eat lots of stodgey carbs yeah?
Fingers crossed we all stay injury free- hope your hamstring sorts itself out Koprano
I read,I think on the Royal Parks HM website to contact them if you haven't received pack by Oct 2nd which is Friday.
I haven't had mine but trying not to worry yet!
Hi guys,
I've had my pack and i have to agree with tweeky about the logo on the back of the shirt!
Can't see me wearing that.
Colour's a bit iffy for a bloke too IMO.
Hey ho, didn't sign up just to get a shirt so i'm not not bothered, really looking forward to the run now though.
Hope the weather holds out.
Hope for tomorrow..
Got my pack yesterday, just waiting for my vlm magazine and it could be a good running week.
Agree with the points about the shirt, nice at the front, strange at the back but i do a lot of running with back pack on, so should get some use out of it.
FFerret - I've been placed in Pink zone and I estimated around 2.20 so with your 1.40 you're probably in the right place
Working from home today.
Just got my race pack! Gorgeous T-shirt... my fave color! Love the logo on the back. Makes up for VLM jacket being big enough for three of me
Lovely brochure, and nice touch with the envelope of safety pins. Also pleaed it's luc sport, as so much nicer than gatorade. All looking good so far!
Am yellow number and think i put 2:30... hopefully I can run again by then
Will have to contact them tomorrow,so would be great if it comes in tomorrows post.
anyone else still waiting?
still no pack for me either.. am getting other post so maybe they've just forgotten about me.
and my VLM rejection hasn't come through either.... although the website is pretty sure I'm not in!
still no race pack.
LM reject jacket though (I'm 20+KG overweight...how can medium be TOO big
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