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Amsterdam Mary & Half 17th Oct 2010
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Hi Digger. I like the look of the Hal Higdon one as the weekday runs aren't too long and there's no speed work involved. Running Saturday and Sunday is a bit of a challenge though! I only managed about 6-7 weeks of it before I was ill so not sure how I'll get on when the mileage really picks up.
The only other plan I've tried is a Bob Glover one. I had to amend it a bit as I was only running 4 times a week then but it worked out OK.
My base is pretty rubbish at the moment so my Sunday long run will be a massive 6 miles!!!
Happy weekend running everyone
Tucking into chocolate milk while watching VLM at the moment!
174 days to go
Great time, H - congratulations!
I've now moved onto minestrone soup and snooker, should really be doing some housework
Seriously considering Amsterdam. Ran London yesterday, didn't quite get what I wanted but think I fancy the autumn challenge.
I'm presuming the course is flat and fast, I like the idea of it being in October too, less chance of it being warm. April always seems dodgy to me.
Mind if I join?
I had to pull out of London with injury probs so entered this one instead.
I'm hoping to complete the Cape Wrath challenge including marathon in a couple of weeks then if I'm still in one piece I'll get to work on Amsterdam.
Reading back a bit.. training-wise I've been using Pfitsinger & Douglas 50miles+ schedule up til now but that may have something to do with being injured - its proper old-school high mileage, no pain no gain kinda stuff!
So looking into alternatives for the 'dam - any thoughts/recommends for a 3hr plan? (being a bit optimistic but worth a crack!)
Cape Wrath S, sounds amazing. I usually work off the Hal Higdon schedules which are probably way too tame for you. That said I use it as a base or reference point then modify.
Little Nemo - It was a BIG packet of M&M's today. I just can't stop!! Still a bit stiff from yesterday so needed the boost. That's my excuse
I reckon the list is now looking something like this so far:
Full:
Half:
7.5K:
Supporters:
Apologies if that misses anyone.
We were also talking to JAP (who normally posts on the Sub 3:00 thread) yesterday after London and he's planning on doing this one as well. So thats a sub 2:40 runner amongst our contingent...
2.40....respect!
Was thinking of really pushing it for a sub 4.00
I'm aiming for 5 hours, I can be the thread sweeper!
Running home tonight but I'll be taking a few shortcuts so it should only be around 4.5 miles. I'll be treating myself to weird chocolate with pink peppercorns in it. Probably sounds horrible but it tastes divine...
sadly I am out of this one. Been quite poorly and training dropped to almost nebie level
Anyway, hope you all enjoy and training is going well.
Stu
Well thinking about this (not the showers, the race,lol)
Did it in 2008 and enjoyed the run. Plus the booze up after was good fun too.
Must remember not to stay in that Christian Youth Hostel again though
Can I join?
Have signed up for the marathon - will be my second one after FLM 2009, just hope its less busy.
Have asked these questions earlier in thread but had no responses - not a nice way to treat a newbie
When do you have to pick up your running number, what time is the expo open till on the Saturday evening or is it possible to pick it up early on Sunday morning?
Also my 7 yr old is keen to do the 1 mile run, do you need to enter before the day or do they accept entries on the day?
Oppps never thought about collecting numbers - ah well can someone else collect them for you with a letter?
Also do you need the medical cert that you need for some European marathons?
Sorry no one answered Murph - maybe they didnt know?
Hey Murph - The expo is normally open friday and saturday from early until about 8pm. I think you can get your number on the sunday morning too. I'm pretty sure with a confirmation email you can also pick up other peoples numbers so if anyone's struggling I can pick up for you.
Hey Pete - I remember the booze up
Yeah defo on the booze up! Us halfers can get the beers in I guess
Just checked our flights and we arrive at 6:25 pm - where abouts is the expo? Might be able to hot foot it from Schipol to there before 8... I remember the traffic being terrible at the airport last time mind. If its open on Sunday I dont mind going early anyway tbh.
Thanks H - fab offer! Not going to worry too much - you know what Easy are like for flight changing too
Go on Hoose - I've had 2 bad mara experiences so I need a nice half to set me up - you could use it as stepping stone to a lovely spring mara 2011!
Thats alright Hoose - one bad day at the office and one DNF due to a pacing error - no disasters and I have learned a lot from them...may or may not do a spring mara next year but am trying to crack the half first
I dont think this one fills up too early so you can have a go and see how you get on!
that is my plan curly -it is so unpredictable. Good idea to get a good 1/2 and a spring mara after.
take care