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That's AAAAAAAAGGGGGES Cragchick!
Baseball boots?! And people told me I had 'silly' shoes on the other day! Hope you get some training in this fortnight. It's much easier when you only have one 15 year old who is glad to get rid of you for a few hours
Lirish- Have a great time in Connemara. I did the marathon a few years back and loved the scenic views AND with it being on tarmac you could actually look around and appreciate it without risk of tripping up
Dill- Your weekend sounds like it will be a good one too! Will be interested to read your recce report.
I for some unknown reason thought it would be a good idea to do Hull Marathon this weekend ....
Message up on the event website; the route has been changed to the SDW bridleway from Alfriston to Eastbourne so no Seven Sisters and no Beachy Head, which is a real shame.
Cheers - Raymond
I like the route change. I cant see myself appreciating the scenery of seven sisters after 100 miles. A bit shorter and a bit flatter is fine with me.
Are people planning to carry a map of the route with them?
I was initially disappointed about the route change but I don't think I'll be that bothered either on the day.
And anyway, those of us staying in Eastbourne afterwards can go for a recovery run along the coast the next day
Shall I start a list?
Recovery run 20 miles along to Seven Sisters and back
cragchick
Raymond
GeeBee
Lirish........
I agree with Morticia...having recce'd this part of the route 2 weeks ago am slightly disappointed that it has now changed, but come race day and after 90-odd miles I will not be too sorry to not have the ups and downs of the coast to deal with
I would also agree with Lirish. The Harvey's map is excellent and definitely worth having on race day. I was a sweeper at the TP100 earlier this year and found 3 lost runners on the course at night who had simply got a little lost and panicked and were going in completely the wrong direction...and none of them had a map! They lost well over an hour because of this, one was too shattered to go on and the other two had to go quicker than they would have liked at that point of the race to make the cut-off at halfway...for the sake of a little extra weight a map is a must have!
Oh dear my recce weekend was a disaster.
Had to work Friday to catch up on paperwork. Booo.
Was then going to drive to the downs Saturday in my camper and run 25 mile Sunday and 25 Monday.
Ooops. Went to pub after work Friday for a couple of shandys and ended up getting in at 2am rather worse for wear. Hungover so bad Saturday couldn't drive anywhere plus major ear bashing about not being 18 any more? Well 38 is similar to 18, isn't it?
Managed 25 mile Sunday, but 2 laps of Bewl water rather than anywhere near the downs.
Monday was a total washout so only went out for a quick 8 miler.
Hmm, must do better
Many ultra runners are borderline alcoholics!
It is all part of the same rich psychological tapestry.
I blame the Sambucas! I was fine untill we started on the bloody Sambucas!!!
Addictive personality!
Booze, running, food, work, caffeine.
I need them all!!!
Don't worry.
I will be crewing near to the finish line, so I will be able to use the toe end of my boot to motivate you, if necessary!
If you tell me what your favourite drink/snack addiction is, I will try to have it ready at or near to the finish line!
has anyone booked there accomadation yet for the friday night in winchester and if so where ? Looking to book somewhere thought it would be good to book the same as others and maybe meet up for evening meal.