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Off to get my bone scan results this afternoon... I'm actually more anxious than I was waiting for exam results! Or maybe exam results were so long ago I just don't remember the nerves.
best of luck Becks
Had great run in the sunshine yesterday evening - tried out my marathon vest. Tis a little snug
- going to be chafe-tastic!
I am sitting at my desk wondering if I have caught something. I have managed to dodge the cold/flu bug all winter. A great achievement considering I hop on the tube everyday. It is sods law as I want to run tonight and have my big run this weekend... my arms and legs feel sooo heavy though.... not good
Hope it's not though and you manage to get your runs in. Don't over do it.
Best of luck Beck, let's us know how it goes.
Becks - any news?
Hi All
Becks fingers crossed for good news.
Stevie H Hope your feeling better soon.
Had a nice 5 miler this morning in the sunshine, there was a lovely breeze too. Could do with weather like that on the day
The results of the bone scan are in and there is mixed news....
Bad news: 3 'borderline' bilateral tibial stress fractures and "stress damage" to both tibias
Good news: I am still allowed to run the marathon although it may well lead to full blown stress fractures.
So, not ideal but providing I stick to a run-walk strategy I should make it round
How are you feeling Stevie? How did the run go last night?
Becks - sorry to hear the news
Am feeling a lot better. I think I have just overdone it over the past few weeks. Having said that I did a quick 5.3 miles last night and it was warm! Felt fine so I am definitely not ill or not coming down with anything - touch wood. I find whenever I run fast I get a new blister!! Think I will stick to my marathon pace going forward!!
I managed to get my hands on my race pack last night. My running number is 14023 so that means I am joining Claire and Becks at the blue start
Morning All
Woo Hoo another one joining the Blue start
Becks sorry to hear that news but great that you have been given the go ahead to complete the marathon. Just take it steady. Gladrags idea is good be worth looking into it, fingers crossed.
Stevie Glad your feeling better and its not developed into anything.
Well I have woken up with a pulled muscle in right leg so dont think I will be running this afternoon, am thinking rest and possible ice the area and get myself fit for Saturdays last long run
Glad u r feeling better, I think it is that time to start looking after yourself. Plenty of Vit C and avoid anyone with colds/flues
Claire, def rest until that leg feels better. U have the miles in the bank now!
Glad to hear that the potential man-flu infection didn't strike Stevie and well done for doing a fast run in the heat - I was meant to run at lunch with a couple of people from work but it was far too hot for me!
Did you manage to pull a muscle in your sleep Claire??! Definitely rest up. How far are you aiming for on Saturday?
well done Becks
everyone v glum at work as forecast for weekend is for cold weather - I, however, am doing a little jig as it means Kingston will be more bearable!
Well sat at home now with ice pack on leg, it feels sooooooooo much better already
I'm glad too that it's bit cooler this weekend
It's maybe a good idea to get some runs done in the sun as u never know what the day will be like. Since 2007 when I first done it they have all been scotchers except 08 where we had sun, cloudy, rain and hail all whilst we were out on the course. The hail was sore lucky I wasn't too far from the blackfriars tunnel. The last 3 years I've been on the supporters side of the fence and they have all been warm!
Way2Slow Hi
We are the best here 
Well glad to report leg feels tons better today so I am glad I rested yesterday, will be out for my last long run in the morning then the taper begins
Glad that the leg is better Claire. Be careful on your long run.
Loving the excitement for the race. Not long to go now. So looking forward to tapering my runs
Welcome to SG1 way2slow
Just been out for a little run and discovered why I was told to stick to slow runs... running with an enormously tall guy from work at some ridiculously fast pace was foolish - I am now sat at my desk with ice packs on both legs!!
On the bright side I did get to watch the penguins being fed at the zoo as I hobbled back through the park. Far more exciting than the usual London wildlife.
Can't wait for the taper and the carb-loading... by far the best bit of the training!!
hope everyone else is having good weekend