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Stylish
thought you would have the IM tatto in time for FLM ;P
Best of luck to you, braver man than me!
all done and dusted - if you are interested there's a big Vitruvian thread in Tri with reports from most forumites who did it...
finished in 5:54 which I was chuffed with as was after a sub-6. the 1/2 was very tough at the end of the bike - did it in 2:08 which is a 2nd worst 1/2 for me but in context not bad. lots of wind on the bike/run which didn't help.
at the end vowed not to a full IM but after sleeping on it overnight I thought - bugger it - you only live once!!! I probably "raced" the V a bit too much to get the sub-6 but for a full it will be a case of less haste so as just to finish - aim will be a sub-14hr full.
now - onto FLM05............
Bert Brown Bear
Stylish
physio seems to be paying off and i'm now back into no impact work in the gym,lots of stretching.hopefully will be back on the road in a week or two,but feeling much more positive if slightly chubby
Any advice on preventative measures/cures gratefully received. I stretch quite thoroughly before and after runs, and they always surface towards the end of a session.
Very well done,FB, you nutter!!
Have tight calfs too.
I find i have too stretch even when not running.
I try to stretch calfs/hammies and quads ever evening and morning. Not for a massive amount of time, maybe hold a stretch for 45 seconds...but it does help keep me loose. I really suffer from tight muscles.
Hope it doesn't affect your training too much
Dan
Stylish
probably do a 20k or so at the weekend as want to be up to a comfy 30k pre-Xmas.........
got the quicksand 15 on the weekend, then its a long rest for me (from running) as I need to take serious pain killers to be able to run at the mo. Nasty pain running all along both my legs (below the knee) might be shin splints but not sure.
Am looking to see a sports doctor if I can.
Bert Brown Bear
still need to post my application (i know!) and decide which charities to apply for. is everyone already in on a gold bond place? how behind am i?
noew getting excited about getting back to running.have just had my last physio/ultrasound session and have been told to go and get my gait analysed and some new shoes,so that's tomorrow.have a whole ne series of stretches and strengthening exercises to do,and am now starting to make resolutions as to how to get fit and fast without going straight back to injured.most important to get to the start line...eg am determined to improve core stability and flexibility,want to get more hills and speedwork into the mix,am planning to make long runs a monday night home from the office routine and so on.
Stylish
Stylish
Right calf still very sore, but am determined to maintain fitness, and lose a bit of weight in preparation for FLM training.
Picked up some useful HRM cross-training tips from this site.20 mile cycle ride today, staying in the 70-80% zone.Felt really good at the finish.
Quick survey - How many of you guys 'n' gals are definitely in, and how many are still hopeful/undecided?
Bert Brown Bear
Will probably try for cancer research tho
personally, I'd rather run it just for myself than have to raise funds
No ill effects from the bike, and the calf feels better. Here's hoping!
Any of you guys wear personal stereos when you run?
I used to, when Windsor Great Park was my stamping ground, but there's not enough traffic-free routes around here to wear one safely. Latest music, when I do wear one, is the new album from 'The Scissor Sisters'
Punky/funk/disco vibes really get the legs going
What IS that? People screaming? Other faves
[sad I know!] are AC/DC, Status Quo, Bruce Springsteen, and Delirious.
How many albums WILL it take to complete FLM?!