Two Bridges Challenge 2004

[Deleted User]

Took the initiative & started the thread. Haven't decided to do it for definate, but am swithering....

SHADES

swithering ! that's a good word.

How are the knees?

[Deleted User]

Haven't run since last Tuesday, & plan to try again tomorrow night. Have a tennis match tonight but that doesn't involve much running! Both MrMac and I are warming to this one, well it is our local!

SHADES

It must be the tennis that's damaging your knees, not the ultra running!

I did think that you would probably be interested in this one as it's so close to home for you. 500 mile drive each way for me - I must be mad.

[Deleted User]

Joined the Road Runners club and read some of your directory Shades. Did you do the description for Dartmoor ('undulating or hilly, you choice')?? Hadn't realised there were so many 'different'races available.
Oh and by the way... you are mad!!!!

SHADES

Glad to hear you are now (both?) affiliated runners, think of all the money you'll save in entry fees!

The description is purely the race organisers' own words. For 2005 I am going to try and find more events in Scotland but I think I've already got all the marathons and ultras so may put a couple of halfs in.

[Deleted User]

http://www.devilothehighlandsfootrace.co.uk/
Have you heard of this one?

SHADES

Yes, I don't think it's in my directory, but I seem to remember trying to contact the race organiser.

when is it?

[Deleted User]

Its August 7th Shades.

SHADES

I don't have a race that weekend, but I am NOT going to Scotland 3 times in one year, anyway it's off road.

You doing it Tim?

[Deleted User]

That one looks a bit mad anyway!
I'm in a very negative mood now about this race. My knees are as bad as ever after only one 3 miler, so I've given myself until the first week in July and if ther's no improvement I can forget it as I wouldn't have time to train. I'd decided I really wanted do run it too.

SHADES

Sorry to hear that MrsMac, knees are tricky. Plenty of cushioning left in your shoes?

[Deleted User]

Yip - they're brand new. I'm doing ice, ibuprofen, stretching, strenghthening & just ordered a years supply of glucosamine!! I've just no patience.

SHADES

Not much else you can do Mrs Mac. Is it still both knees? Is one worse than the other?

Stu92

so has anyone done the 2 bridge race before?? I fancy it but it's too soon, definitely next year

[Deleted User]

Sorry Shades, ironically we're heading that way the next week but the 7th is already booked.
I did the 2 Bridges in 2002, when it still was 2 Bridges!!

T Rex

So what is it now? 1 Bridge?

Thinking fairly seriously about this. Hit a bit of a low with my running at the moment. Trinity's right, I must get lots of race entries in - that will make me feel better.

Hope that knee clears up soon, MrsMac. Unfortunately there's no hurrying these things. Would be good to see you NotB.

[Deleted User]

I think its one bridge done twice now!

[Deleted User]

T Rex, you do run the Forth Bridge twice. Its meant to be a more scenic course this year, with some off-road. In my more positive moments I'm definately up for this one. Maybe this would be the one to get your running back on track.
Has anyone used the camping facilities before, thought it would be a laugh!
Shades, its more the right than the left. But I see the podiatrist again in two weeks so maybe he can help.

SHADES

I don't do camping, but lots of peeps camp every year and say it's fine (and free). Paskha camped last year, I'm sure she will advise.

Bet your podiatrist will be thrilled when you tell him about the ultra(s)!

TR - you would enjoy this race, get that entry in, it will give you a goal to aim for.

[Deleted User]

The podiatrist just gives me funny looks now! We've been looking at tents etc so might cheer myself up this weekend and splash out on one. Could camp out anyway, watch the race and join the party after (is that allowed?)

SHADES

I think you'd have to let them know you wanted to use the camping facilities. Why not offer to marshall then you'd be well in with the organisers!
Mr Mac not able to run it either?

[Deleted User]

Er Shades, I think I've got enough goals for one year already thanks.
I was thinking of starting a training thread all of my own leading up to the Arizona 24 hour race i'm doing Dec 31st
It seemed like a good idea, what do you think?

SHADES

what, starting the thread or running the Arizona 24 hr?

Do start the thread though, would like to hear all about it. (Watch out for the Macs though, they'll enter the event straight after your first posting!!)

where's Hippo?

[Deleted User]

I think she's gone on holiday.
The Macs are welcome to come along, I've already got William Sichel to do it you know. The more the merrier.

SHADES

Where's Hippo gone that she hasn't managed to access a PC?

Awaiting details on your new thread.

[Deleted User]

Well I've posted on Training, let's see how it goes!!

[Deleted User]

<< pops head around thread door . . . oh I see . . THAT two bridges . . well, one bridge really . . . I see . . ah well . . . enjoy >>

[Deleted User]

Hello Rich, which bridges were you thinking of?

[Deleted User]

well there's a couple of little ones round here that aren't too testing . . or so far apart Tim (best of luck with Arizona btw) . .