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Seaweed - if Waitrose opened a shop in Shropshire I'd use it, in the meantime we settle for S********'s!!! Do you sell gatorade?
Had a great run this morning. After a duff couple of weeks where the legs have felt as if they belong to someone else, I did a run which I'd like to think is 6m but in reality is probably 5.5m in 48:31. When I first did this run a few weeks ago it took 55mins so I'm pretty pleased with that.
Not sure what to do about putting name on shirt. Might go for the heat transfer letters and if necessary go to nearest football souvenir shop where they stick names onto replica shirts.
hope everyone's on the mend from the various ailments.seems like a lot of my physical niggles are more mental...should get out for a quickie at lunch time.
ran into my supposed running partner last night,i think he's going to rat out.he's "still doing a run every morning" but "hasn't got round to doing the long runs yet"-not sure whether he's serious about his entry or not-getting rather suspicious that he's even entered-in fact i'm now getting too paranoid and have to visit nyrrc website to check.will report soon.could need serious therapy.
The slicker solution is to get computer generated transfers (you can size them to fit) which you then iron on. However, the iron needs to be on v. high and therefore melts most wicking t-shirts! I'm opting for micropores. Hope the 20 goes well.
OB - thanks for the Viga site - lovely! I thought either the full ensemble, shorts (possibly even the women's sprint shorts!) vest and bandana then there'd be absolutely no mistaking that I was a Brit and completely mad. I actually tried on some Ronhill UJ shorts and I didn't need a second opinion to know how awful they looked - truly ghastly. So, I just don't think I can do it. The threat of the digital camera is also something a deterrent. Hope your cold is better. Given you've tried everything else you could try Elderberry extract - not sure whether it works but tastes delicious.
A
Alex - it looks like you've been stood up!! Is the Macmillan pasta party, part of the main one in Central Park or something for themselves in the Mayflower?
I shall go for real name (Andy) on vest as "oldbones" isn't exactly an encouragement!! Its a bit akin to "come on grandad"
The micropores is a good idea, thanks. Don't particulalry want to risk ruining the wicking vest. Currently using micropores to stop the wedding ring from slipping off due to the sweat.
Everything seemed to be going very well until around three weeks ago when I pulled a muscle in my right leg. It hurt a lot and I rested for 2 weeks, had a couple of physio sessions and last Tuesday I felt confident enough to go for a light run. I did two further runs of about 6 miles on Thursday and Sunday and seemed fine afterwards, but since then I've developed another pain in my upper right leg and have rested again (except for a couple of swimming sessions). This pain definitely feels different - more like a mild groin strain - but I realise it may be connected to the original injury.
So now I have a dilemma. I desperately want to get out again and would love to complete a long run before tapering, but accept that this would be risky with the marathon date approaching and the possibility of a new injury. I've completed runs of 19 and 16 miles in the past, as well as several others of 12 to 14 miles but they were all over a month ago and I'm not sure whether my fitness is still benefiting from these runs. The injury feels as if it should (hopefully) clear up within the next 3 to 4 days so isn't too serious, but I don't want to make the situation any worse.
Anyone have a gut feel as to my best plan of action? I accept that NY is most likely going to be a fairly painful experience (!) and I'm determined to get round. I'd just like to enjoy it as well, if possible.
a)they say bring guests
b)it seems like the mayflower is a good rendezvous and
c) its 6-8 which seems like a more sensible time than random slots between 4.30 and whenever,depending on when you pick up your pack
i've asked them whether i could bring along 'around ten' guests-gnasher could presumably do the same and we're in.i await their response.
i think i have been stood up for the run-got a very weasally reply to an email this morning.this boy works in PR and he swore he could get us some coverage in the daily telegraph,city diary.today i get an email
putting me in touch with the relevant journo and when prompted as to his plans he has given me all the confirmation of this 'treachery' i needed.the exact words were-"i'll get back to you about nov 3rd..."
not holding my breath...looks like i'm running with bruce springsteen.
but i did get down to my local gym which has been completely tarted up under new ownership-was curzons,downmarket bit of david lloyd/whitbread,now fitness first.much more kit,much better organised(bit more expensive too,but i did fall for the 12mths is cheaper option). thought i'd try the 'tempo run' recommended in the rw article on 4 sessions a week,so i did 1/2 hour at 9mins/mile vs my usual 10:30.felt ok,but not quite the 'your legs will feel better afterwards than they did before' that i was promised.still,treadmill useful for keeping speed closely monitored and my shins don't feel too sore afterwards,so i'll probably go for an 8 miler tomorrow,and the last big one on sunday night.
micropore for the vest sounds good.easier to do alex than say oldbones or bobolink though.....
Alex P (and everyone) isn't it a bit unfair of us to gatecrash the party??
Richard P - whatever you do, don't try to make up for the training you've missed. I'm sure you won't. My advice would be to seriously think sbout run/walking the race right from the beginning, not just from when you get to the point when you feel you can no longer run. A walk break every mile, say when going through the drinks stations, will definitely help you manage the course. In fact, I'd bet it will get you round quicker!
Oldbones - how about putting 'BONES' on your vest. In the land of the Trekkies, I bet that would get you loads of support!
NR - good luck with the 20!
I've taken today and tomorrow off work (can you tell by the length of the post?) and today's session consists of a long run of S.L.E.E.P. and R.E.S.T. (!)
look out for the telegraph city diary tomorrow...
Did 5 today, I wish it would rain so we can get some wet weather runs in. Can't remember the last time I got soaked, don't want NY to be the first time this year...
I don`t think we should gate crash any other charities party either.I did my longest run today 16 miles (1.58) so i was pleased. 18 on sun and then 20 next wed.
If any body wants me to carry gels or food i am happy to as i`m carrying a bum bag.Ta seaweed
We need to come with a means of recognising each other at the Mayflower given that the hotel is full of marathon runners!
We GOSHer's (I know NR is, don't know how many others on this thread) now have an identity with our own names on the back. Also gives me something appropriate to wear this week as I'm doing a couple of fundraising quiz nights.
Re names on running vests: in the past I've had "Dave" printed on an old white cotton t-shirt, cut it out and sewed it onto the vest that I use on the day. 1) This doesn't knack the wicking qualities of the vest and 2) gets unstitched and used again and again. Mmm, does this all sound too horribly practical........?
Still not sure what to do about the name on the vest thing but I'll sort something out one way or the other. The old white cotton t-shirt seems like a good idea ( as above)
Good luck to all of you doing the long run this weekend. Sunday is our long run as well as shouting for Paula.
I'll be watching Paula to help formulate my race plan!!!!
SY3 - labels, the simplest ideas are usually the best.
meantime i'll chase up the macmillan folks...
the article is availble online on the telegraph -best way to search the site is by journalist,adam jay is the guy responsible...
i forecast myself to finish last of the urwfrc virtual team,probably last of Team macmillan (perhaps even last of the mohicans if i have a really silly haircut before we go..)so exalted company it isn't...
as of today they've got 60 places booked and 55 acceptances,are in contact with the hotel and are trying to get up to 80,not expecting a problem with capacity at the mayflower.should be sorted 'beginning of next week'.in theory,everyone welcome-we just need to communicate to avoid macmillan people missing out if they want to attend.
as with other guests they'd like people not running for macmillan to donate $10
it would be helpful to firm up numbers if this is something people would rather do than the main pasta party.
so ,its hands up time...
I'm off to the gym
Ed
Litte Feat - got my t-shirt etc from GOSH as i came in from 20 miles - never felt better about raising money for charity than right at that moment - made the pain and the bleeding knee seem worth it!
3 weeks on Sunday and we'll be there!!
Mayflower - somome staying there should inform reception of a meeting point in the hotel - maybe even put up a sign too..we should all then check with reception and meet up! Simple?