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Leicester City Marathon 2009
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Hi guys, I've just been lurking since posting early on in the thread but have found the info on pacing, gels etc really useful.
Does anybody know if any restaurants in Leicester are putting on a pre-marathon menu? I remember for the Humber Half Marathon the local pub does a pasta night. I'm coming down from Hull on Saturday afternoon so I'm a bit worried about how to eat properly, for instance I'd prefer brown pasta rather than the white that you generally get in restaurants.
Thanks for any advice and good luck to all!
This may give you an idea of what we're in for !! - some of the camera work is better than others. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDhye8Pav2Y
Hi runner888 nice view of the sky lol kind of got the point i think i could hear you were sore last bit that will be me hey well done
Hull Runner, I don't live in Leicester anymore so my information may be out of date. There used to be a veggie place in the centre called 'The Good Earth' on Free Lane. Not sure if they are open in the evenings or not but they always had a good selection of pasta and wholemeal dishes.
Owl
just something i found on YouTube, I was going to respond to Blake as he kindly assumed I could actually run and take video at the same time ! - I'm just a normal man, i can't multi-task.
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Looking forward to the half this year due to a foot injury I had in August - really looking forward to what should be a great day.
Frank M
Sounds like a good plan to me. Let's hope we can stick to it! Certainly last mile seems to be a long one from what everyone's saying.....
From the race info-
'The race sweep vehicle will be travelling at 14mph behind all the runners. If you fall behind this vehicle you will be deemed to be out of the run'
I hope you have all been doing your speedwork!
hello, fraser well . frank m. and everybody else. any plan that gets us under 3 hours is good plan,
i m willing go along with a your plans. as i said before running in a bunch will push us on when we need it.... looking on runner888 video, i did see afrew cars passing the runners along the course, just hope they are good drivers on the day, so should we expect the roads to be busy on the day with cars, was it busy last year dose anyone know. cheers
I'm enjoying the taper at the moment. Going to try some short reps tomorrow night, then start carbo loading on Friday.
Blake, I NEVER get blisters even on marathons. I have never used Vaseline either. Good fitting socks and trainers is all you need
Actually, I think good socks are the secret. Most socks have big size ranges so are unlikely to give a good fit. I wear Falke socks with are fitted for L and R feet. It makes sense as we would not wear shoes that were the same shape for L and R would we? Also the size range is much smaller (42-43). Never had a blister since I moved to wearing these.
Getting excited now. Did 3 miles as a mini fartlek last night. Felt good. Couple of miles tomorrow just to remind my legs what to do then the real thing.
Am supposed to be running the marathon on sunday but picked up a calf strain during a gentle 5km on monday, so not sure if I will start - gutted
Good luck to everyone
Still no number, 2nd class post apparently now takes longer than 7 days.
Most unpleased about this as i have done a LOT of races over the last two years and this is the first time my number, chip and details have not turned up. My first ever marathon, and i wanted to be ready and sorted come the morning, but now i have to faff about sorting stuff out and loseing focus, and getting up earler.
I still maintain sending out everyhing 2nd class when postal strikes across the uk have set the serivce back was a risk. I have had plenty of things arrive in first class post over the last few days off ebay in just a couple of days.
Not happy about things right now, and something I have been working towards and looking forward to for weeks is having the shine taken off it!
El Hurrecan - it'll be fine, you'll sort it outon the day quickly - and be able to enjoy your run
Suddy - that sounds like it could work....if i'm stuggling early on I'll switch to the half rather than drop out - awesome!
I can imagine it might be hard for those of us running the full to be given the option of turning round at 6.5 miles. I'm sure I will be tempted...
Hope everyone is OK. I'm hoping that my foot is just a little bruised and won't give me any trouble. It was fine last night during a 3 mile joggette. Feeling quite nervous now. Blake - I second BO's endorsement of good socks. I've never had a blister (hope I'm not jinxing things), and wear decent running socks. For me, Hilly twin-skins work well.
W2S - the wind is a bit alarming, but at least it's coming from the north-west, so although we'll be running into it on the way out, on the return journey we'll just be gently blown home.
My number has arrived - I'm 686, and will probably be wearing black shorts, a purple top and a sweaty, red face.
Thanks Birmingham Owl and Stewy B for the food advice. The Good Earth sounds like a good option especially as my wife is vegitarean.
Good luck everyone