Reading Half Marathon

Speedy.G !!!!!!!!! · January 2004

With ref to EP's question - I will be doing the run/walk at a very slow pace. My apologies to the organisers and the marshalls in advance due to the time I will take. Looking like it is going to be 3 hours at the rate my training is going. I am going to do it as I have entered and booked my flights but at 5 stone overweight and not managing to run without walking every few mins I know I will be really slow. Just wait for me at the end peeps. (PS have started Scottish Slimmers and lost 4lbs in my first week. Hope I can keep it up

Speedy.G !!!!!!!!! · January 2004

Hi EP, thank you. I will be that far away. You are doing marathon training and doing well I believe. I am struggling but I amdetermined so Iwill see you there.

[Deleted User] · January 2004

SppedyG - whatever time you finish in will still be a fastewre and better time than all the thousands who can't be bothered to even try.

Good luck to you mate - you are a winner already!! XX

[Deleted User] · January 2004

Well said cross country Pat.

[Deleted User] · January 2004

See - I am really a nice old Granny.

XX

[Deleted User] · January 2004

I have just entered - eek!

Haven't done a half before but I have the Brighton half two weeks before so I hope I like them!!

Speedy.G !!!!!!!!! · January 2004

Thank you everyone. It is a daunting thought to know that I will so far behind but I will be there. I need to forget how fast I used to run (pre 5 stone weight gain) and concentrate on the here and know. After all I hit the big 50 next month and I am a granny!!!!! Oh the date is getting nearer and nearer and next weeks training may prove hard for all of us no matter where we live in the country by the look of the weather forcast.

george · January 2004

weather next week !!!!

I'm away altitude training in Kitzbuhel anyway !!!!!!!!

Speedy.G !!!!!!!!! · January 2004

Em do I detect you are off skiing then?

[Deleted User] · January 2004

I'm off to Vancouver in 3 weeks time - do you think there might be snow there?

Hope I get back in time for Reading!!!

Where all the 50 yr old Grannies shall be running like Speeding Bullets!!

[Deleted User] · January 2004

Best add myself to the list...

AJH 1st one...so sometime that day!
Angelis 1.29
annajo 2.09
Bananas 1:55
Barkles 1.50
Barty 2.10
BK 1.40
Calfsakillin 1:29.99 (bramley 20 allowing)
Capricorn 1:55
CdK - would love to do 2.00, but more likely 2.15
Debster 2:10 (eek)
Donna W (not sure, revise after Watford, 1:40ish)
DTs - wltd (would like to do) under 2 hours
george 1.49
Gill 2.20
Hippo(time depends on hangover!)
Huw Jenkin 1:18
Johnny 1:40
Josie Jump 1:59:59 (but more likely 2:10)
Jon 1.29
Jaydear - 2:10
Kiwichick 1:45:00
Lady Lucan 1:59:59
Linda 1:59:59 (in my dreams); 2:06 if lucky
Murf 1:58
Musketeer 1:58.30
NRG-B - Time to be entered.
OB 1:59:59
Pat 1.50 ( Ho Ho Ho!!)
Penelope Pitstop 2.10
Running Duck - will finish
Seaweed.1:30
shedender - 2.11
Silentbob - 2.10
Snails Pace
Susie Bee 1:39
Venom 1:24 (perhaps)
XFR Bear (1:40 - hope I can still do around that!)
Welsh Poppy-1:45

2.45 Group
LEADER SPANS

Bird
Evil Pixie
Sam Panther
Rachel68
Speedy G
Bean

Potential 2.10 Group?
---------------------
Annajo
Debster
Barty
Linda
Silent Bob

and...
cdk?
Josie Jump?
Jaydear?
penelope pitstop?
shedender?

not runnin'
Richk will be somewhere in the last 3 miles takin' pics of ya!!! Smile please!!

Speedy.G !!!!!!!!! · January 2004

Crosscountry Pat - Well this 50 year old grannie will be more like a tortoise!!! Enjoy Vancouver

[Deleted User] · January 2004

Could somebody add me, please?

I'm aiming for 1:55 but will be delighted with 1:anything.

Ultra AJH · January 2004

AJH 1st one...want 2hrs!
Angelis 1.29
annajo 2.09
Bananas 1:55
Barkles 1.50
Barty 2.10
BK 1.40
Calfsakillin 1:29.99 (bramley 20 allowing)
Capricorn 1:55
CdK - would love to do 2.00, but more likely 2.15
Debster 2:10 (eek)
Donna W (not sure, revise after Watford, 1:40ish)
DTs - wltd (would like to do) under 2 hours
george 1.49
Gill 2.20
Hippo(time depends on hangover!)
Huw Jenkin 1:18
Johnny 1:40
Josie Jump 1:59:59 (but more likely 2:10)
Jon 1.29
Jaydear - 2:10
Kiwichick 1:45:00
Lady Lucan 1:59:59
Linda 1:59:59 (in my dreams); 2:06 if lucky
Murf 1:58
Musketeer 1:58.30
NRG-B - Time to be entered.
OB 1:59:59
Pat 1.50 ( Ho Ho Ho!!)
Penelope Pitstop 2.10
Running Duck - will finish
Seaweed.1:30
shedender - 2.11
Silentbob - 2.10
Snails Pace
Susie Bee 1:39
Venom 1:24 (perhaps)
XFR Bear (1:40 - hope I can still do around that!)
Welsh Poppy-1:45

2.45 Group
LEADER SPANS

Bird
Evil Pixie
Sam Panther
Rachel68
Speedy G
Bean
Velociraptor 1.55

Potential 2.10 Group?
---------------------
Annajo
Debster
Barty
Linda
Silent Bob

and...
cdk?
Josie Jump?
Jaydear?
penelope pitstop?
shedender?

not runnin'
Richk will be somewhere in the last 3 miles takin' pics of ya!!! Smile please!!

Ultra AJH · January 2004

oops got that a bit wrong!

AJH 1st one...want 2hrs!
Angelis 1.29
annajo 2.09
Bananas 1:55
Barkles 1.50
Barty 2.10
BK 1.40
Calfsakillin 1:29.99 (bramley 20 allowing)
Capricorn 1:55
CdK - would love to do 2.00, but more likely 2.15
Debster 2:10 (eek)
Donna W (not sure, revise after Watford, 1:40ish)
DTs - wltd (would like to do) under 2 hours
george 1.49
Gill 2.20
Hippo(time depends on hangover!)
Huw Jenkin 1:18
Johnny 1:40
Josie Jump 1:59:59 (but more likely 2:10)
Jon 1.29
Jaydear - 2:10
Kiwichick 1:45:00
Lady Lucan 1:59:59
Linda 1:59:59 (in my dreams); 2:06 if lucky
Murf 1:58
Musketeer 1:58.30
NRG-B - Time to be entered.
OB 1:59:59
Pat 1.50 ( Ho Ho Ho!!)
Penelope Pitstop 2.10
Running Duck - will finish
Seaweed.1:30
shedender - 2.11
Silentbob - 2.10
Snails Pace
Susie Bee 1:39
Velociraptor 1.55
Venom 1:24 (perhaps)
XFR Bear (1:40 - hope I can still do around that!)
Welsh Poppy-1:45

2.45 Group
LEADER SPANS

Bird
Evil Pixie
Sam Panther
Rachel68
Speedy G
Bean

Potential 2.10 Group?
---------------------
Annajo
Debster
Barty
Linda
Silent Bob

and...
cdk?
Josie Jump?
Jaydear?
penelope pitstop?
shedender?

not runnin'

[Deleted User] · January 2004

What a brilliant turnout. Is anything organised for the night before?

[Deleted User] · January 2004

That is a pretty impressive turnout! I'm only a beginner but wouldn't mind trying to get to any pre-race event.....as long as it's not at the Purple Turtle!

[Deleted User] · January 2004

The Purple Turtle. Now theres a hole and a half

[Deleted User] · January 2004

Last I heard the hotel (Holiday Inn) were prepared to let us eat what we wanted as so many were stopping there.

Any advance on that?

Are we booking pasta?

EP - get well soon, luv P XX

[Deleted User] · January 2004

Just moving myself into the 2:10 group. I can do the pace ...... just not sure yet how long for!

AJH 1st one...want 2hrs!
Angelis 1.29
annajo 2.09
Bananas 1:55
Barkles 1.50
Barty 2.10
BK 1.40
Calfsakillin 1:29.99 (bramley 20 allowing)
Capricorn 1:55
CdK - would love to do 2.00, but more likely 2.15
Debster 2:10 (eek)
Donna W (not sure, revise after Watford, 1:40ish)
DTs - wltd (would like to do) under 2 hours
george 1.49
Gill 2.20
Hippo(time depends on hangover!)
Huw Jenkin 1:18
Johnny 1:40
Josie Jump 1:59:59 (but more likely 2:10)
Jon 1.29
Jaydear - 2:10
Kiwichick 1:45:00
Lady Lucan 1:59:59
Linda 1:59:59 (in my dreams); 2:06 if lucky
Murf 1:58
Musketeer 1:58.30
NRG-B - Time to be entered.
OB 1:59:59
Pat 1.50 ( Ho Ho Ho!!)
Penelope Pitstop 2.10
Running Duck - will finish
Seaweed.1:30
shedender - 2.11
Silentbob - 2.10
Snails Pace
Susie Bee 1:39
Velociraptor 1.55
Venom 1:24 (perhaps)
XFR Bear (1:40 - hope I can still do around that!)
Welsh Poppy-1:45

2.45 Group
LEADER SPANS

Bird
Evil Pixie
Sam Panther
Rachel68
Speedy G
Bean

Potential 2.10 Group?
---------------------
Annajo
Debster
Barty
Linda
Silent Bob
Shedender

and...
cdk?
Josie Jump?
Jaydear?
penelope pitstop?

not runnin'

[Deleted User] · February 2004

boing for Barty and me

[Deleted User] · February 2004

Thanks Kiwi, does that mean I have to do the race on a pogo stick.
At this rate it is likely to be the only way I will get round. I can't believe that a little dose of pnuemonia could set me back so far. I thought I would just get back to running and go out and run 10 miles. Body decided that was not going to be the case. I will struggle to complete the event, might have to pull out of the 2.10 group and join the 2.45. Feeling very despondant.

What has happened to not running Rick?

[Deleted User] · February 2004

Barty you have a whole month yet - I think you'll be surprised how quickly you get your fitness back - plus the warmer weather should be easier on your chest.

xx

Ultra AJH · February 2004

Oops I knocked Rich off when I cut and paste earlier :-)

AJH 2hrs something
Angelis 1.29
annajo 2.09
Bananas 1:55
Barkles 1.50
Barty 2.10
BK 1.40
Calfsakillin 1:29.99 (bramley 20 allowing)
Capricorn 1:55
CdK - would love to do 2.00, but more likely 2.15
Debster 2:10 (eek)
Donna W (not sure, revise after Watford, 1:40ish)
DTs - wltd (would like to do) under 2 hours
george 1.49
Gill 2.20
Hippo(time depends on hangover!)
Huw Jenkin 1:18
Johnny 1:40
Josie Jump 1:59:59 (but more likely 2:10)
Jon 1.29
Jaydear - 2:10
Kiwichick 1:45:00
Lady Lucan 1:59:59
Linda 1:59:59 (in my dreams); 2:06 if lucky
Murf 1:58
Musketeer 1:58.30
NRG-B - Time to be entered.
OB 1:59:59
Pat 1.50 ( Ho Ho Ho!!)
Penelope Pitstop 2.10
Running Duck - will finish
Seaweed.1:30
shedender - 2.11
Silentbob - 2.10
Snails Pace
Susie Bee 1:39
Venom 1:24 (perhaps)
XFR Bear (1:40 - hope I can still do around that!)
Welsh Poppy-1:45

2.45 Group
LEADER SPANS

Bird
Evil Pixie
Sam Panther
Rachel68
Speedy G
Bean

Potential 2.10 Group?
---------------------
Annajo
Debster
Barty
Linda
Silent Bob

and...
cdk?
Josie Jump?
Jaydear?
penelope pitstop?
shedender?

not runnin'
Richk will be somewhere in the last 3 miles takin' pics of ya!!! Smile please!!

Ye Olde Dragon · February 2004

AJH 2hrs something
Angelis 1.29
annajo 2.09
Bananas 1:55
Barkles 1.50
Barty 2.10
BK 1.40
Calfsakillin 1:29.99 (bramley 20 allowing)
Capricorn 1:55
CdK - would love to do 2.00, but more likely 2.15
Debster 2:10 (eek)
Donna W (not sure, revise after Watford, 1:40ish)
DTs - wltd (would like to do) under 2 hours
george 1.49
Gill 2.20
Hippo(time depends on hangover!)
Huw Jenkin 1:18
Johnny 1:40
Josie Jump 1:59:59 (but more likely 2:10)
Jon 1.29
Jaydear - 2:10
Kiwichick 1:45:00
Lady Lucan 1:59:59
Linda 1:59:59 (in my dreams); 2:06 if lucky
Murf 1:58
Musketeer 1:58.30
NRG-B - Time to be entered.
OB 1:59:59
Pat 1.50 ( Ho Ho Ho!!)
Penelope Pitstop 2.10
Running Duck - will finish
Seaweed.1:30
shedender - 2.11
Silentbob - 2.10
Snails Pace
Susie Bee 1:39
Venom 1:24 (perhaps)
XFR Bear (1:40 - hope I can still do around that!)
Welsh Poppy-1:45

2.45 Group
LEADER SPANS

Bird
Evil Pixie
Sam Panther
Rachel68
Speedy G
Bean

Potential 2.10 Group?
---------------------
Annajo
Debster
Barty
Linda
Silent Bob
CdK (to start with, but I may well have to drop back to the 2.45 'cos I've been injured and am behind on my training)
and...

Josie Jump?
Jaydear?
penelope pitstop?
shedender?

not runnin'
Richk will be somewhere in the last 3 miles takin' pics of ya!!! Smile please!!

[Deleted User] · February 2004

got an email confirming I am in - so looks like I'll defo be running folks - seez ya all there!!

XXXX

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