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I've run in pretty much all weather conditions and I'm definitely with Picklelilly on the wind front, I can't stand it! I've done Tough Guy a couple of times and the first time round, although it was warmer (around freezing instead of -4!), the wind chill made the event so much tougher. Beachy Head Marathon was also tough last year with the wind. I'll be able to handle a cold and wet Brighton but if it's windy I will struggle. Although saying that, it's just something else to add to the mix in terms of mind games! It'll be fine whatever the weather!!
Good luck to all those doing events this weekend. None for me until Hastings Half so I need to get a 22-miler in tomorrow - zzzzzzzzz!
I'm in for the meet up.
Toby - wow. brought tears to my eyes
Yes, amazing video.
The meet-up is a good idea. Can you put me down for a probable?
Travel Lodge Preston Park 4.00pm Saturday
Toby3
Poohbear
Tenjiso
Lombster + 1
Kathy H probable
didn't wont to assume
Travel Lodge Preston Park 4.00pm Saturday
Toby3
Poohbear
Tenjiso
Lombster + 1
Kathy H probable
Snowmaiden
Sorry guys would like to be there, but will still be at the Exhibition, as I can't get there until 3. You'll have to post a group photo !
Cut back the miles this week and the rest has definitely made a difference! Couple of tempo runs at a very respectable pace. 22 on Sunday. I've only got one more 20+ miler after that before tapering. Can't believe I'm talking about taper already. Sorry
Looking forward to the Eastbourne Half this weekend and hoping that the weather warms up a little! I'm not up to some of the mileage that is on this thread but I'm getting there and I'm really excited/nervous about taking part in the Brighton marathon this April.
Can anyone tell me if Shot Bloks are enough to see you through a marathon? I've tried a couple of gels but they made me feel ill as they are so gloopy and I don't want to feel ill on the big day.
This thread is really inspiring and so I hope you all don't mind a newbie joining in and asking daft questions...
I've not used shot blocks and can't seem to find them over here, but you need to just practice and stick with what you are comfortable eating. I tend to eat Nakd bars rather then gels and tomorrow for the first I'm going to take a mini Malt loaf with me and a couple of jelly babies. Welcome to the thread Slowly, steadily!
Attempting 18 tomorrow but most of it has to be along the seafront because it's the only place without hills and I'm still going easy on the old knee. Ah we'll good practice for Brighton I suppose!
Good luck to those of you racing this weekend, at least the weather seems to be a bit kinder at the moment!
Well done all of you on the big runs!!
I am getting really excited about this now (being my first marathon and all
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I finally saw a bonafide physio last week who has told me that my problem is my ITB. He has prescribed me to stretch and use the foam roller on alternate days and to lower my mileage (not good at this stage!) for a couple of weeks.
I saw him on Tuesday and then ran 6 miles on Wednesday and last night. Dunno if it's the placebo effect but my leg did feel less glitchy after some vigorous rolling of my ITB and my buttock.
I am a bit worried though as the longest run I've done so far is 14 miles and I was meant to be getting stuck into 15/18 miles over the next week or two.
I've absolutely comitted to this now......I finally sent out my JustGiving link yesterday and I've so far managed to raise £150!
I'm running the marathon in memory of my sister who passed away two years ago so it's all worthwhile.
Picklelilly - thanks for the tip about tucking in behind runners when it's windy along the seafront. I'll do my best to use it this weekend at the Eastbourne half. Looks like a 13mph easterly to contend with
Slowly, Steadily - look out for a green fairy and say hi if you see me. I'm using this as a training run for the BM so will be slow and steady myself and content with 2hrs 30mins.
Swervin Mervin - this weekend's half will be my longest run so don't panic. After this weekend my 4 long runs will be 14, 15.5 and two 17 milers then taper for last 2 weeks. Would have liked to have kept to 16 week schedule with longer runs but no point in burning myself out now and ruining the big day. Burning yourself out on the big day is ok as you'll have a finisher's medal around your neck to comfort you as you lay on the sofa!
Anyone else on here doing Eastbourne?
Good luck to all running this weekend
Travel Lodge Preston Park 4.00pm Saturday
Toby3
Poohbear
Tenjiso
Lombster + 1
Kathy H probable
Snowmaiden
Mark D
Jellybaby
toby3 - would you please add me to the list. Thanks.
I would be interested in any beds that should become available in the travelodge for the saturday night. Missed booking
Morning all
Well off to Llanelli later today looking forward to a weekend a way then it’s back into the marathon training with a vengeance next week with a 5 mile run Monday and Wednesday a 10 mile Tuesday a 20 on Friday or i may push to 22 and then out whit Poohbear on Saturday to keep her company as she has another 18 mile run to do
Travel Lodge Preston Park 4.00pm Saturday
Toby3
Poohbear
Tenjiso
Lombster + 1
Kathy H probable
Snowmaiden
Mark D
Jellybaby
The Green Fairy
Told myself I couldn't have anymore chocolate until I have covered 60 miles - surprising how much easier that made getting out of bed this morning!
So much nicer to be out on the road instead of stuck on the treadmill. Struck me around mile 8 that I was really enjoying myself and it reminded me of a quote I saw "that amazing moment when the aching in your muscles is silenced and that voice in your head says you're a bad ass keep going" ;0)
Thanks Jelleybaby! There's so much conflicting advice out there and Shot Bloks suit me so I'm going to carry on and see how I go with these
Soooo looking forward to Eastbourne tomorrow - I'll keep an eye out for you Green Fairy as I hope to finish in a similar time!
Thanks for making me feel welcome!
So many people racing this weekend, good luck everyone - hope your races are full of PBs and all your training to date has paid off
Steyning Stinger off-road marathon for me - heard great reports about this one....plus you get a free (veggie) breakfast at the end, what's not to like about that?!
Although when I've told people, they have said there's probably easier ways to get a veggie breakfast rather than having to run a hilly 26 miles off-road beforehand, which is probably a very valid point! 
Tillstar, well done finding your motivation....60 miles til chocolate is really tough, I'm sure my target would have been much softer!
Swervin, your experience sounds very much like my first marathon. I'm sure your physio told you, but top tip for rollering ITB is to use the roller on the muscles above and below the ITB rather than lying flat on the side of your leg. Also don't roll up and down like a rolling pin - you need to inch down it slowly and stop wherever you hit a sore spot. Breathe through the pain for a minute - 8-( - before moving on another inch. Ouch! But it really works. I think I only got up to 16 miles in training for that first marathon because of terrible ITB pain but still really enjoyed the day and managed to finish in 4:08, so not a complete disaster. Have continued rollering and never had ITB pain since.
Toby3 - could you add me to your list for the meet up? Will be great to meet you all properly after sharing this training experience for 16 weeks!!
18 miles for me tomorrow.....I've got a feeling it's gonna be a good one - hurray!
All set for Llanelli half tomorrow - its my 'home' h/m as I live 15 mins away, so I know the route. Looking forward to it!
Hope everyone's runs and races go well this weekend.
I tried a 2.5 mile last night to see whether my foot was recovered - it is a little bit sore this morning, but nowhere near as bad as it was a week ago, so I am hoping that it is getting there. My right ankle has started hurting a little, but I think that is just general wear and tear, after all, my body didn't know what a 20 mile run was until a week ago !! Will do a very gentle 5 mile tonight.
After a great 16 miler last week, my 18 miler yesterday was surprisingly hard. Legs felt fatigued almost right from the start, which was annoying but not surprising given I'm in to the high mileage weeks now. I did manage to keep pace up - was hoping to do in 3 hours 5, and would have been happy with 3 hours 10, finished in 3 hours 9 as opposed to 3 hours 20 last year. Just wish it had been more fun.
Good luck to everyone racing today. I've got some days off this week and hitting the running shops to treat myself. And sports massage! This running gets expensive.
New trainers on order can't wait.
Just back from newport half marathon with a new PB of 1.56.04 - slightly disappointed as was aiming for 1.55 however its partially my own fault as I went off far too fast - I knew it was too fast but for some reason I chose to completely myself !!!
I also wore new double skin socks - toes came out absolutely perfect but I could feel a blister from about mile 9 in the arch of my foot - its a corker!
On a positive I took SIS gels every 3 miles and some jelly beans and they worked well and aside from going out to fast I felt strong apart from the usual knee niggle which was there all the time and its sore now .
As this was the first time for this half and it was run by a charity it was pretty good - it will struggle to grow the numbers with this route though as it is pretty narrow. Water/ protein shake, sweets/ pen and a nice techincal tee in the goody bag plus some lovely soup and a warming space blanket !
Mark D - is this enough detail?!?
Did a comfortable 18miler last week the knee played up towards the end but otherwise great. Few shorter runs this week all fine. Today went out to do a 20miler and at 6 miles had to stop as shooting pain just below the knee.
Didn't want to stop but thought I had to be sensible. Any advice on sore knees and how to keep training???
Ran 12miles in 3:10:51.
Good day. Keep drifting off to sleep though. LSN kicking in me thinks.
Louise d: I get a sore knee. I find that if I take painkillers before I go out it helps.
Sorry I havenot been around much. Have been on holiday for the wifes 40th.
Today was the silverstone 1/2M.
So chuffed. Official time = 1:29:58 ( Sub 1:30 and a 7 min+ PB )
Off for a beer !!