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DD - Very nice pace on your session.
Minni - Can't wait for Florence, my first big city race so really looking forward to it. Having done 7 small marathons can't believe my next 3 are Florence, VLM and Berlin(fully registered yesterday). I agree about a more relaxed approach to times, back in August I was getting wound up about how my speedwork/tempo runs were going but realised I was running as fast as I could.
Chick - I seem to be going through a very good patch in my running last couple of months.
Brol - If the race is going ahead go and give it your best shot, I know there are people struggling with what has happened and the aftermath but there are many people struggling in the world and a lot are in worse conditions.
3 miles slow this afternnoon, my eldest came out with me, she can't swim at the moment so wanted to do something to keep her fitness, furthest she's ever run but did n't pick a great day, rained hard after about 2 minutes of setting off. Fair play she got around without stopping, will have to wait and see if she comes out again.
Evening. Went out for a session tonight. 8 hills + 10 min out and back + 8 hills. I took it easy and ran around 8 min mile pace. Still feel crap now though.
Spoons- it sounds like a painful session...
Simon it's people like you who make this thread such a brilliant place, you're a top bloke for helping out Bro
Bro there has been loads of comments on the NY marathon facebook page, while there are people who think it should be cancelled there are so many more who want it to go ahead - both runners and non-runners. Partly because the marathon brings in so many visitors to the city, and with visitors comes money, but partly the pride in the city standing up and saying 'we will not be beaten'. You're going to be brilliant, make the most of it.
5 easy miles with a friend for me tonight.
Sounds like a good thread turnout at VLM next year! VLM is also a target for me, along with Fleetwood HM in August. Have a few more HMs planned but not yet entered, will consider a midweek 10K or two, will get a few YKWs in when I have a free Saturday morning.
Minni remind me where in Northumberland that HM in March was?
Carot - Stop it, you're making me blush. Fleetwood HM sounds good. Didn't you do a HM around this area ie North West this year also? Do you have family over this way, or do you just come for the donkey rides on the beach?
Simon we did used to have access to a caravan (Parsnip's Aunty had one in Blackpool) which made it handy for races over that way. She's just sold it
It's a couple of hours drive from home with a stop at Tebay. Yes I did Blackpool HM last March, will probably do it again next year. I like the North West coast, it's nice and flat! Not sure about donkey rides but I do like a trip to Blackpool Pleasure Beach!
Brass Monkey has nothing to do with Geordies, it's in York and is one lap
Regardless of local feeling, Brol. Go smash it. You've worked so hard for this all year. Oh, Can we online stalk you?
We are in Blackpool next week for a gig, hate the place.
After the half this Sunday, got a few days R&R in the Lakes, pool, jacuzzi, nice food and hotel, zero planned. Afternoon tea already ordered. Important things first
Anyone else racing this week?
Exciting hearing some of you starting to plan for the next year - and starting to target podiums above PBs! I've missed racing so much this year, I can't wait to get some booked - are there any forum plans for races before VLM?
I'm toying with the idea of trying something a bit different this spring as I'll hopefully have a bit more time. The other day a 500 mile walking route opened in scotland and it got me thinking about running the route or sections of it - combining marathon training (ok, not quite P&D!) with a journey. I've done lots of bike touring but never a run tour and I'm not too sure how I'd work the logistics of moving my kit. Anyone got any experience of something similar or good ideas?
FRC/Gazelle - what's the thunderrun?
Have had a good running week - been out every day at lunchtime so far, and today it was just me so I went a bit further than usual and scouted a new route along the clyde through central glasgow in the sun.
We (gazelle, me, brol, speed sheep, scuba trooper, mr brol and a few other friends) had a team, and sure will this year again,. I did ask on here a few months before, but no takers.
Lightning Run is similar but only 12 hours
Didn't realise you were in Glasgow, I'm up there with family a few times a year. The running tour sounds like fun. There is a Trans Britain ultra event by go beyond that's 156 miles in 6 days, camp at each stop, breakfast & meal included, from Scotland, finishing in north Wales. Or you could do Haydrians Wall on your own?
Expect o4S to pop up with some suggestions.
Bro - So glad you got the flights sorted (Simon is such a star) and it looks like its going to be on and I'm sure a great atmosphere. You trained hard and its your time to shine.
FRC - I saw the mails about Thunder Run and Lighting, I'd like to do them but not sure how they will fit with my Iron Man training yet. Lightning is a long way for me to travel and logistically problematic, I don't want to camp in March. 27th of Jul is only 5 weeks form my IM race. It might work out...
A.A. - Would be good to see you at Henely if you go for the half, are you local to Henely?
DD - Are you planning a IM for 2013?
Gazelle - Good to see you back out and running after Chester.
Still struggling to catch up with the postings and so haven't read TM race reports but everyone seems t have had a good time.
Managed my first outdoor run yesterday, 3.7miles at 10min miles and heart rate 70-75% Max, felt so good to be back out in the fresh air. Tired again but not too bad and worth it.
KFC- I'm like you and need to sort out next years plan. Take a look on the Thunder run website, it was really good.
I looked at Bath half and for a female v40 if you can do a half in sub 90 you get a free place! Most of us seem to be within 5 mins of that so let's get training and start booking races with free places
Scuba - Glad to hear your recovery is progressing with your 1st outdoor run.
Carot - How inconsiderate of Parsnips Aunty, she should of checked with Parsnip first
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Kfc - It must be nice to get out at lunchtime for runs, unfortunately I only get 45mins normally, so a bit tight to get changed. run, showered, changed, in that time, unless I run for about 1mile
Scuba - onwards and upwards...good to get a run outdoors
Bro - hopefully you will be on your way to the airport by now? Anyway, I'll be checking back later to make sure it's gone, and wishing you all the best for a fantastic run on Sunday
If you want a laugh...there are some videos of the Town Moor on Youtube...looks like about 4 of them. I wouldn't bother with them all, but check out the first few minutes of this one. You get to see Minni near the beginning, then me and AA running together - this would have been towards the end of lap 3. Then shortly after that it switches to some footage of one of the muddy corners on the course...pretty slippy at that point.
I might run later...
I'm going to do a slow run in the hills tomorrow morning.
Great stuff, Freemers
. One dude ran in the wrong direction 
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Scuba: great news that you can run again. Hope the recovery keeps going well.
Have a safe trip, Bro! So many people have worked hard for this event - not only the runners but also NYRR and other organisers and I can't see how cancelling the event would help any of the people that were affected by the storm... they could do something like a minute's silence before the race as a tribute to the people that died and as a sign of respect.
Gazelle: you seem to have recovered quickly. I still can't do speedwork without my calf playing up but now it's about winter base anyway so I'm not too bothered.
At the airport waiting for the take off
Morning All
Bro-have a great flight-hope you're wearing compression tights to stop legs swelling'- and have a great time in NY-we know you'll be amazing on Sunday. If you wear something to indicate where you are from the NYers will enthusiastically thank you for coming and supporting them at this difficult time.
Gazelle-doesnt everyone wear or carry their running shoes when travelling overseas?
FRC-Im thinking of Lancaster HM but not sure what my other weekend commitments are at the mo.That last ultra is as much in a week as I run in a month some months .
ST-good to see you back running
Simon-looks like you're inline for the next award here. 'Another multi lap Geordie race'-are you suggesting they like running round in circles?
Barry-mine would get around too but I would probably get fed up of the moaning and groaning and run off ahead for some peace
10k in just under 45mins last night and a swim today for me I think-not into swimming at the moment for some reason
Scuba - good to hear that you are on the road to recovery.
Bro, have a great time. Good luck! Go get that time you want.
Scuba, great to hear that you are recovering. As Gazelle said for TR24, sure you could do 2 or 3 lap long run, bring your bike & go for a ride and then we can chuck you in a lake nearby. Tri training covered then covered.
2old, ultra? what did I miss. Last time I had you on holiday somewhere. Hope to see you Sunday.
FRC-ultra-the Trans Britain-I know you weren't commiting to doing it . Whats your target on Sunday?Have you run it before? Hope I can make it too.
Bro - safe journey
Love the TM video. How come AA is always the only person smiling when running marathons?......
Lol, just had a look at the video, thank goodness they added some music to it after a while! Agree Spoons, AA looks far too happy about running a marathon
2old - Oh that ultra! the Trans Britain one. sorry crossed lines. Thought I had missed you doing a race. It was more for KFC, the idea of a running "holiday". The 156 miles in 6 days & peaks to climb too is not for me - I really would be committed for doing that. I run even less than you per week, usually 30-35 miles, 45 ish peak weeks.
Lancaster half, yes I ran it last year - then a pb of 1:36:30, minor bump or two about 8 miles but rest is flat, quite scenic around canal and country roads paths. Last 200 metres is around track with nice finish line. Target Sunday is of course sub 1:30, that 10k fortnight ago much like yours was a few seconds over 40 mins with a few hills - 6:29mm pace, think I will aim for 6:45-50 pace and see what happens. Low 1:30s would be great.. 1:29:59 would be wonderful
Goes to look at videos.
Just a quick heads up. Brol's flight departed at 11.38, 8mins late, and they're enjoying the extra legroom.
Great news Simon
I'm off skiing in January any chance you could.......................
Gazelle - No probs, I'll get it diverted to somewhere there's a hurricane
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Fantastic news, Simon! Now Bro can relax
Good luck FRC, go and get that sub 1:30 or should I rather say 8x:xx