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I have just done my 6 miles, very slow, did 5 mile walk yesterday round queen elizabeth country park think thats why my legs felt heavy.
Bit chilly today in gosport, normally wear shorts but opted for long running bottoms today, reminded me why I wear shorts as they keep rucking up around my ankles even though I do tie them at the waist!
On the day I shall either wear my BLESMA top or just a green vest
Chownsie hope you dont feel rough on the day, there have been lots of virus's going about
Im ready for it this year so should not get cramp, he hopes. Im running in my Black Pirate top, im the fat one near the back. Looking at 2h10m.
thedrainman,
2h 10 does that mean 10 minute miles? I did 2.14 last year. Will have to keep an eye out for you, you could be my pacer!
HRF what did you do the great south run in?
I have decided I will now do 4 miles on wednesday and then rest!
I spoke with Tom today for guidance on the winning pre race meal but he doesn't mind what we have! Burger and chips?!
I've got a cold
Have bought 3 gels and porridge for the morning ... not sure it's going to make up for it though!! I note they've posted a message on the website re possible delays on the A32 anyone got any more info on this?
Good luck to you all!
FH - the road works are around the clock so no rest bite. I agree with Zoe, come off at Whitely and cut your way through Stubbington & Lee-on Solent.
It was a collapsed sewer so they wont stop work on it until Wednesday. Fortunately, I work the other side of the Gosport Ferry so I dont drive out/in of Gosport.
I forgot to mention, I was chased by a fox yesterday morning, still traumatised
I am aiming to arrive 9.15? maybe, try to find somewhere to park. then collect chip.
Chased by a fox? least it was not a badger, lots of those around here!
I normally aim to arrive about an hour before the start as a general rule... time to get chip, drop kit bag off and get warmed up.
I have never known a fox chase anyone before. How long before it gave up?!
Still have a lot of pain in my foot, have been for a sports massage and also some self massage on my feet and calf muscles which apparently are the most likely culprits. Currently sat at work in compression socks! I will get fixed in time.
Sounds amusing!
I will have a look at taping it up, cheers.
I think you'd need one strip length ways and three across...
just been for last 4 miles, thats it now unitl sunday for me.
went down browndown, did not bump into any foxes!
Cheers. I have some climbing tape and kinesio (sp?) tape so should be ok there...
Having said earlier I have never heard of a fox chasing someone, a guy turned up at our club session tonight and said he had just been chased by a fox! they are obviously picking up a taste for runners.
Just been reading about mantra's on runners world
does anyone have one? some people put
Pain in temporary, glory is forever
Pain is weakness leaving the body
like the second one better!
A couple that I like are:
Make pain your friend and you'll never be alone.
It is better to try, and fail than fail to try.
As a general rule id have expected walkers to have a bit more meat on them too ,lol
Where did this guy get chased wetter. Forget planet of the apes, the foxes are coming. Needless to stay, I am still a little perturbed by it all!
Karlsp, you are right, foxes must be stupid as walkers will have more meat on the bone - maybe they just like the chase
Zoe - I like Lance Amstrongs one -
Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever.
I've got a 5 miler with a 6 30 second fast bursts and 3 miles Saturday to do and thats me, pacemaker ready..........!
This`ll be the last road race of the year for me, then heading for muddy tracks at the HellRun next weekend. Then a few weeks of doing nothing(much)ness before buckling down to some serious winter training.
Chownsie - It was around Crawley.
Managed a track session without any pain last night 2 x (3 x 1200m) at about 3:45 pace off of 80 seconds recovery, 2 mins between sets. Foot sore this morning so will take today off and assess it tomorrow, most likely I will take Fri off and do a steady 30 - 45 mins on Saturday. The running seems to be ok it is just sore walking around the following day so should be fine for the race but not looking forward to the walk into work the morning after!
2 more sleeps people!
I have an early shift at QA hospital tomorrow and then rest and eat!