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I was thinking of taking the flag so people can see me at the start then popping it in my race bag and getting it out again at the end of the race so folk can spot me and meet up for a post-race chat. I'm only planning on staying at the church for a relatively short time this year as I want to try and get a decent spot in the pen. They were packed by the time we got in last year. I remember we only had a minute or two before the gun went off.
I'll post a meeting point recap with the map and post race meeting details over the weekend. Sarah's "X, Y, Z" is a good idea for meeting.
ABout 8-10 slow miles for me tomorrow before I head to London on Sunday for a weeks holiday culminating with the the marathon a week on Sunday. But don't worry I'll be online there's no escape from my posting.
Ripped Dap & Mel 3 - Just thought I'd say "Hi". Glad you've came on board, it's never too late.
PPB.
MsFit - snow here too, plus hail, wind, and sun. Not like PPB/sarah have it though, that sounds like real weather?
I'm interested in meeting up before or after, both if lucky. As for running I guess I'd probably slow a few people down on here as probably starting at over 8.30 pace. Will certainly say Hi when I recognise people. What do people think of the idea of a list showing what people are wearing on the day? By this I mean identifying marks on running tops (I know what you were all thinking, keep it clean). If you like the idea add your details, if not ignore me.
Prohibition-Euphoria (Danny) - White mizuno top, blue hoops on sleeves. 'RUNNING FOR VIS' wriiten on back. DANNY written on front.
Hello to all new contributors.
Prohibition-Euphoria (Danny) - White mizuno top, blue hoops on sleeves. 'RUNNING FOR VIS' wriiten on back. DANNY written on front.
Tallguy (Steve) - Red "CRY" vest, "Steve" on front. "Tallguy" on back. 6'3", balding, goatie!
1204 - Colin - 8m - 3.28.54
2490 - Woj - First 'road marathon'
6175 - Drunken-Euphoria - First Timer
7791 - Ping Pong Boy - 3m 3:49:05
8494 - BD - 2m - 3.56.ish
9801 - Ross - 2m - 3:48:21
15476 - Jolly - First Timer
17366 - Beders 4m - 3.57.02
17803 - Cathy Burke 4m - 3.59
19908 - Booner - 1m - 3:50:47
24306 - Moggie - First Timer
25101 - JFH 1m 3.54
Red Start
35125 - Simon Knighton - First timer
35948 - Tallguy - First Timer
36300 - Mightos 4m - 3.50.15
37567 - StephenV - First timer
43965 - Ianto (Ian) - 3m 3:53:10
44924 - MsFit - First Timer
47725 - One-go - First Timer
50867 - Pete26.2 - First timer
51560 - Minks - Second timer
37something-Woony-5th timer-PB 3:39:47
Green Start
32903 - Valuxian - 4m - 3:53:11
29830 - LJS - 4 m - 3.38
Expo Meet on Friday Lunchtime
Ping Pong Boy
Tallguy (Steve)
StephenV
Ms Fit
woj [possibly]
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The meeting points near the end of the alphabet tend to be quieter although its further to walk to on tired legs.
Weather's starting to look more promising - started getting extremely concerned when there were (albeit small) flakes of snow falling from the sky in London yesterday afternoon.
Euph, I'm struggling like you, have been doing no running because of my knee and spent the last week over eating - now feeling the effects of it! Have woken up today and my knee (thanks to volterol and tubigrip i suspect - down to you JFH!) is back to normal size and no pain. Thought i'd be dying to get out for a run, but having to force myself even though I know i only have to do an hour, max. Can't wait for next sunday as this is worse than having a long run having over you.
Think the idea of clothes/distinguishing features is good and will post as soon as i've made my mind up what i'm wearing. Got my charity vest yesterday so am going to take it out for a jog this morning.
going for my last long run tomorrow, isn't it funny how we think a 10-12 mile long run is really short, we wouldn't have thought that before starting the marathon training. Hope the weather warms up a bit, don't want it too hot but not 1 C and blowing a gale like it is at the moment.
My lawnmower injury seems to be better, must remember not to mow the lawn after a hard run in future.
not sure what I'm wearing as it depends on the weather on the day, but will be wearing a white/light blue epilepsy action vest with pete on the front and beders on the back and either blue shorts or a blue tracky bottom.
have a good weekend everyone
cheers
beders
After reading of all the exotic destinations people seem to be travelling to (portugal, switzeralnd, washington Dc) I'm having a bit of time away myself. Blackpool...has it all, sun, sea, sand, and probably Strong cold winds.
Have a restful weekend all. Remember the power of the Taper!
Am planning just to do a flat 5 miles tomorrow as I don't want to tempt fate with my knee. It does seem strange, as I used to think it was barely worth putting my running shoes on for 5 miles! I'm one of these strange people who loves running and will happily plod out the miles even when there's no marathon on the horizon!
Having said that... I've entered Cardiff again in October - can thoroughly recommend it as a fast, flat and relatively quiet race - there's also a half if you don't fancy the full.
Would love to be able to spot some of you at the start - I'll be wearing a mainly white Erme Valley Harriers club vest and black shorts and will be running with my training partner who will be wearing the same!!
Jane (as we seem to be getting more familiar!)
Good luck to those doing 10k races tomorrow, TallGuy, Woony, ... but take it easy
Can't believe we're almost there - 8 days to go!!!
Prohibition-Euphoria (Danny) - White mizuno top, blue hoops on sleeves. 'RUNNING FOR VIS' wriiten on back. DANNY written on front.
Tallguy (Steve) - Red "CRY" vest, "Steve" on front. "Tallguy" on back. 6'3", balding, goatie!
Woony (Jayson)- Red Start- Lime Green and Purple Asthma UK vest with Black Shorts-Long hair by my standardss due to a finish time bet with work collegues,winner getting to shave my head however they see fit,all for a good cause?
Tallguy, hope to bump into you 2moro,will be wearing Same Asthma vest as mentioned above.
Msfit, cheers I will take it easy, as long as I go sub 48 I'll be happy.
Woony
MsFit..Glad to hear your knee has sorted itself out - how are you getting up to London next Sunday?
Euph.. Have fun in Blackpool!
This has persisted for 2 weeks now and despite being told by assorted physios that it is bio-mechanical due tomy left leg heel raise, think it is more serious than that. Any way I shall be there on the starting line come what may. It's just a tedious distraction which I could do without. Apologies for banging on about it again! It's at timeslike this that I wish I had a fast healing 20 year old body rather than my creaking 44 year old frame.
Today started somwhat bizarrely with me being the subject of a photo shoot for next Sunday's (17/4) Mail on Sunday paper. They are doing an article on charitable giving and tax and the journalist is afriend. So there I was at 9am bounding over Clapham Common trying to look athletic and moody. I had my charity vest on so it will be good publicity for The Children's Trust.
Right time for more ice and pills. Stay healthy everyone.
Stephen
I'm sure you must know a lot of the people who've ben giving me and my running partner such great support at Erme Valley. We got our places through the club. Planning to just run along the road from Ivybridge to Ermington and back which is just about scraping 5 and the only flatish bit of road in these parts, as you will know! London will be a joy!
I used to run with Steve Watson and Dave Fox managed to see a couple of old faces at the Plymouth Hoe 10 in February. I have good memories of some the hilly routes around Ivybridge and Cornwood, will try and come along to the tuesday night session when next in the Plymouth area. All the best for London I will be wearing my Ryde Harriers Vest but with a bib for Breast cancer care on top. oggie! oggie! oggie!
Look forward to hopefully meeting you at FLM - if I see anyone I'll say Hi but I think Tues. next week is a Dave Fox special so I'm avoiding it!
Do you think it will make much of a difference if I sit out a whole week of running ahead of race day?
I'll plough through the thread and try and put on a summary message late tonight with clothing, numbers and pre and post race meeting details.
I'll be wearing a bright orange shirt with black shorts with "Martin" on the front and "Ping Pong Boy" on the back. So if you come by me when I'm suffering after I set off too quick I expect a Hello!
Cheers
PPB.
Trying to give you a hand below:
Prohibition-Euphoria (Danny) - White mizuno top, blue hoops on sleeves. 'RUNNING FOR VIS' wriiten on back. DANNY written on front.
Tallguy (Steve) - Red "CRY" vest, "Steve" on front. "Tallguy" on back. 6'3", balding, goatie!
Woony (Jayson)- Red Start- Lime Green and Purple Asthma UK vest with Black Shorts-Long hair by my standardss due to a finish time bet with work collegues,winner getting to shave my head however they see fit,all for a good cause?
PPB-I'll be wearing a bright orange shirt with black shorts with "Martin" on the front and "Ping Pong Boy" on the back. So if you come by me when I'm suffering after I set off too quick I expect a Hello
Just been on the Darent Valley 10k Thread (the run I was gona do 2moro)and it looks like it could be full. I know Entering on the Day is a bit Chancy but I normally get away with it!!!
Tallguy: Might not see you after all.Gona drive down anyhow its only 30mins away.
Bugger!Does anyone know if that little run in Paris 2moro is E.O.D??? Might be able to make it there if I S#@t out at 08:30 2moro in Kent:-}
Woony
Mmm? Its sat night and Im sat at home on the PC without a beer in sight?????????? Either Im a Geek or theres a Big run coming up soon????
Woony
PPB.
Where are you Staying? I might be out on the pop Monday around Whitechapel/City area.If you fancy a wee dram!
Take it easy.
Woony
That's me off, 550 miles to go.....then the extra 26.2 seven days from now.
PPB.
That lime green vest is certainly very visible - I have a mate also running for asthma and I spotted her a mile off last week at Paddock Wood.
I'll be wearing my club vest - red, blue and white, very patriotic - Wadhurst Runners with Cathy on the front