30th Shell Four Villages Half Marathon

Oliver Jones

No, I think it's for anyone. I'm certainly not semipro

[Deleted User]

No semi pro here - slow half for me. I'm using this race as a London mara training run so 10min miles for me.

I remember it being lots of fun in 2009, spoke to strangers running at my pace for most of route - everyone very friendly

cougie

I think the time for swapping places has passed now ?

Steve Riley

You'd be fine doing 10 minute miles if you feel up to it. Shaping up to be another good event.

Nurse Gladys

I'll be using it as long very very very slow run. Come and keep me company Ovenglove!

ste hughes

My first race since a marathon on new years eve did a 18 mile training run last sun but struggled with tight hammy's done some fartlek this week so should be good to go

[Deleted User]

I have not run this event before and i am defo not a semi-pro but as long as you feel you can do it you should go for it!!!  It sounds like a good race (with a nice goody bag) and there are not many half marathons around this time of year 

I will also be plodding along at 10 minute miles not planning on breaking records or getting any injuries at this one

[Deleted User]

 PLEASE HELP!  my husband and I would love to run this race has anyone got any places they would transfer / sell? please call me on 07745958427 or email me frangie73@yahoo.com. Many thanks Ann

[Deleted User]

I too intend on being amongst the back markers
Still carrying Christmas weight and only in the early weeks of marathon training, so viewing this as a training potter with some company

kevin 10k

Would have thought it was a bit late to change start position . Whats all that about ?  Hope its not too congested . The old start was pretty good , had a full main road to jostle for position .

See you there bright and early on Sunday

Paul OReilly

Looking on google maps the track behind the bowling greens seems very narrow. Sure it'll all be fine, anyway...

Booo

Nurse Gladys wrote (see)

I'll be using it as long very very very slow run. Come and keep me company Ovenglove!

Holymoly wrote (see)

No semi pro here - slow half for me. I'm using this race as a London mara training run so 10min miles for me.

Andrea Connolly wrote (see)

I will also be plodding along at 10 minute miles not planning on breaking records or getting any injuries at this one

*Frodo* wrote (see)

I too intend on being amongst the back markers Still carrying Christmas weight and only in the early weeks of marathon training, so viewing this as a training potter with some company

Oh goody ... company !!!

[Deleted User]

perhaps we should get a back pack going then. I think I can just manage 10 min miles

hoping to shave 20 mins of me personal best and finish around 2.10 (however, way I go, could be 2-10 in the afternoon!!)

[Deleted User]

WOW that's benn a really good response!  I'm going to struggle but i'm going to do it!  I like the running community!

compo 1

good luck to all

Sir John a Lot

Good on you Ovenglove you'll be fine, crowds are great apparantley, plus you get a beer and a special prize at the end, getting excited now.

Booo

Hope it warms up a bit ... its chuffing baltic here today (about 20 miles away).

cougie

5 degrees forecast tomorrow - so that's 10 degrees warmer than the boxing day round the Walls race ! Lovely !

[Deleted User]

Is it the done thing to wear the event top to do the race, or is that a racing faux pas?

cougie

I'm saving it for after the race but I don't think anyone will think bad of you for racing in it ?

[Deleted User]

Hey frodo it may bring u bad luck or something that you might not even finish the race!!!! I'm a bit weird like that

Am excited for this now it's so cold and foggy though might need some fog lights to put on our backs stop us all crashing into each other since we are all going at 10 minute miles ha ha!!

Ovenglove - Hope you enjoy yourself tomorrow am sure you will be fine it's great that you are giving it a go!!

Good luck everyone!!

[Deleted User]

Managed to acquire a number for the race this week, not looking forward to it as not raced since Central Lancs Half and had a week of all inclusive indulgence last week...

Mr Puffy

*Frodo* wrote (see)

Is it the done thing to wear the event top to do the race, or is that a racing faux pas?

*Instructs family to fall about laughing at any girls in race T's*

[Deleted User]

Boo hiss at Mr P
To be honest, haven't even looked to see what kit is clean, yet

Sir John a Lot

Wondering what the special 30th anniversary prize is, hope its a t-shirt.  Otherwise I'll buy one on the day if they're nice.

Booo

John Richards wrote (see)

Otherwise I'll buy one on the day if they're nice.

I believe Frodo will be modelling one on the way round (she'll be the one Mr P.s family will be pointing at)

Can tell its the eve of a race ... just took dogs out and right knee starts complaining, then climbing over stile right ankle joins in, now just getting out of bath left calf decides to join the party !!

Oh how I love psychosomatic pre race nerves !!

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Meanies

Anyhow, bearing mind it's likely to be Arctic, whether I wear the race top or not, you'll never know, cos you won't see it under the five other layers. So there.

Kicked-It

I'm busy fretting over race wear now.

Met Weather sdays around 3 degrees tomorrow.

I reckon its running tights and a long sleeved top... maybe the running gloves and hat too! I've never raced in my tights before but 13.1 miles is a long way to be a bit nippy!

cougie

Run faster ?

Kicked-It

Run faster?

Over 13.1 miles?

Thats a mad idea and it will never catch on!