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All be worth it in the end though!
george - I get there midday on Friday and then would like to get the registration out of the way. Of those who've contacted me only 3 of us arrive on the Friday. No idea for meeting places yet.
You'll be fine NR - you've got that good long run from last weekend under your belt already!
I've been logging on and off and posting a few bits here and there on these forums for about a month now and I have to say I think its brilliant that you're all planning on getting together in NY. I'm sure most of you have never met but you've all got the one thing in common - you're doing arguably the best Marathon in the world. I just chuffin wish I was there again too!!!.
Perhaps we could all do the same thing at London in April, I'm sure most people will be staying in town on Sat night?
Have a beer or two afterwards and all the very best to all of you - enjoy!!
Don't know about the threesome with Caketin, but I'm relying on you to run with me .... Note the confidence!!!!! Yes we will run it and yes we will run it in under 4.30 !!!!! There are still six weeks to go - plenty of time to get over the strains of the high levels of training.
Looking at the list compiled by Oldbones, there are eight of us who would probably be able to run comfortably together ( at least for the first few miles ) ...from 3.45 - 4.30. Myself, you, Oldbones,Jane Gallagher,Cheeky monkee, Romford runner,Keith and Anji.
Cheeky Monkey - Dont panic!! As the wise George said still a while to go and you're gonna be absolutlely fine. you've already done a 20 miler! What more could you ask for? you know you can do it!!
By all means try, that was what I was doing in the run up to london, however if it starts to give you problems then stop as you will only make things worse.
Anyway, you have got to be positive!! Stop thinking about what you can't do, think about what you can!! There are a lot of 'glass half empty' people out there!! Just think - how did the glass get any water in it at all - cos someone put it in - just remember that!! You're all doing just fine. If you think you can't do it, then you won't, but if you think you can, then you will. Cheeky Monkey, just think about where you've come from - and where you're going - I hope that that's good enough. How many people even bother to put on a pair of running shoes? How many can run a half? And how many 20 miles? You can do it, believe me - but you must believe in yourself, too.
I've just been out for 5 miles today - it was Vyrnwy on Sunday then the London trip. NR I don't know how you can run around London - all that pollution, cars etc - and nutcases on motorbikes. Planning a 20 miler for Saturday or Sunday morning, have invested in some gel to bring with. Last time my nipples got sore so I have to do something about that. Actually after Vyrnwy I noticed quite a few blokes with red patches on their vests. Can anyone suggest anything other than petroleum jelly - which I don't like?
SY3
re: jogger's nipple - there have been many posts over the time I've been using the forum and the options seem to be vaseline or plasters of varying sorts. However, there was some recent mention of a vaseline type gel called Bodyglide which had the lubricating qualities without the drawbacks of stained clothing etc. At first it appeared it was only available in sex shops (!) but then it became clear that triathletes use it too and is available from their specialist shops.
Thanks for the tip OB
SY3
Seriously though, if you are not running much, its important to try and keep the long runs going - they are the basis of all your training and are less likely to cause or seriously aggravate any injury. AND BE POSITIVE _ WE WILL RUN NEW YORK
Keep us posted. George.
The legs are still heavy from Sunday so I'm not expecting an easy run!!
Good luck all.
SY3
If anyone is thinking about me tonight - I shall be out on the town in Manchester getting very, very drunk (I leave my current job today!!). Tomorrow I shall mostly be trying to recover enough to tackle another good run and perhaps treat myself to a new pair of running shoes to start breaking in for the big day.....
George - Am back to my positive self and will positevly be trying to run 18 miles tommorow. Dont care if it takes me all day - if I do it, I'll be delighted! Good luck to all of you for weekend runs...
Good luck to all of you on your long runs this weekend. Hope to get in 20 tommorrow morning.