Hi Gang... Got My race pack on Friday. I a bit envious of you lot training. I have dropped off the wagon for the last two weeks owing to a Family berievement and a pathetic cold that turned into a chest infectiom! - Oh How I hate daytime TV! R.D... Glad to see your over and above your schedule for this one and yes I reckon you should be under your goal. LLL... If I could run as fast as you I would be a very happy man. (How's the Rugby Going? My daughter just got a medal in the County Swimming Championships). Stace.
I have just pulled out of next weeks Bramley 10 as my hamstring is starting to protest once more. I am booked in for some treatment through the week so hopefully can still make Bath, but I will probably revise my time.
Training going very slowly at the moment. Managed 45 mins on Friday nonstop and am really wondering how I ever managed to do 12 halves last year and do the fastest one in just over 1.53
I'm also intending to do this one, but it'll be a miracle if I finish. I was originally aiming for 1:50 at Bath, but given illness/lack of training over the past six months, and the fact that my first run for 7 weeks (and my 4th run since August) was Canterbury 10 in 1:51, almost 25 mins slower than the previous year, I'll be happy to do this in under 2:20...
Birdypie, I'm going down on the Saturday to stay with a friend nr Bristol, but will be driving back to Greenwich on Sunday if you need a lift. Similarly, Ratcatcher, if you need a lift back to London, let me know. I note that there are no showers, so the car'll be a bit whiffy but never mind.
Are there any plans for meeting up post-race?
Birdy Pie Blisters (2107)(1:25) Blond Dog Bodjit Chaos Essy (1:58) Glugg (Race No.2822)(hoping to do 85mins) Grubbysoles (2:05) Head Gone (Hope to finish this year)(1540) 2:30 Hilly iPlod (2880) 1:50 - 1:55 Josie Jump (sub 2hr attempt) Josie's big little bro (first half) Josie's little little bro (first half) LLL-(1:24) Mitten - (1:50:00ish!!) Monkfish (first half) Mr J (first half) Musketeer (4173) Oft (89:59) Pablo Honey (1st sub 2hr attempt) Pompey Jon (1:59.59) Pompey Jon's Bruv (1:59.58 probably) Raggy (sub 1.45) Ratcatcher (1:30) Rocks 2093 (1:25) RogerDodge 4222 (2:30-2:40) Skipp (first half) Snail (2:20-2:30) Spans Stace. 1033 (sub 1:50) I hope! Tea & Toast Man (1:42-1:45) The Doc (Race No 516) The Ed (Race No 1077) Tixylix (Race No. 1495) Toucan Wrinty (669)(1:23) Zoom (AKA Zzz) (Race no.2020)(first half)(2:00-2:15)
Good to hear you are joining us. I think one of my mates has already sorted us out with train tickets. We are getting to Bath for lunch on Saturday - to watch the 6 nations rugby (could be dangerous)
I am staying til Monday as I fancied afew large beers after the race so making a long weekend of it.
We did have a boozer discussion on here a while ago but I can't remember what we decided? Can anyone refresh my memory?
I'll add myself too: Was looking to do my first sub 2 hr but lack of training etc I'd settle for 2.15 or under (may revise if I manage to get rid of this cold!).
Birdy Pie Blisters (2107)(1:25) Blond Dog Bodjit Chaos Chynah (sub 2.15) Essy (1:58) Glugg (Race No.2822)(hoping to do 85mins) Grubbysoles (2:05) Head Gone (Hope to finish this year)(1540) 2:30 Hilly iPlod (2880) 1:50 - 1:55 Josie Jump (sub 2hr attempt) Josie's big little bro (first half) Josie's little little bro (first half) LLL-(1:24) Mitten - (1:50:00ish!!) Monkfish (first half) Mr J (first half) Musketeer (4173) Oft (89:59) Pablo Honey (1st sub 2hr attempt) Pompey Jon (1:59.59) Pompey Jon's Bruv (1:59.58 probably) Raggy (sub 1.45) Ratcatcher (1:30) Rocks 2093 (1:25) RogerDodge 4222 (2:30-2:40) Skipp (first half) Snail (2:20-2:30) Spans Stace. 1033 (sub 1:50) I hope! Tea & Toast Man (1:42-1:45) The Doc (Race No 516) The Ed (Race No 1077) Tixylix (Race No. 1495) Toucan Wrinty (669)(1:23) Zoom (AKA Zzz) (Race no.2020)(first half)(2:00-2:15) WhichWayNow 1:30ish I hope!
Cheers Hilly! I guess if I do some training, they might! :-) Boyfriend got called up by TA last June, posted to Iraq, so my mind's been elsewhere and then got ill too, so running went out the window. But as boyf's due back at end April, I need to get fit fast...
Birdypie, if you or anyone else remembers, let me know. You know there's a GP social this weekend?
Snail, glad you're bf is ok and coming home soon! My sister's hubby and her son were out there for a long time too. A difficult time for those with loved ones in the forces!
Hello Zoom. Going by my (bad) memory The Star is about 10-15 min walk from the finish but it is well worth the effort. 250 year old pub, beer straight from the barrel, too good to miss. Bread of heaven, one of Brains breweries finest! good excuse to do the Cardiff half again.
I partook in a few pints of the amber nectar after valentines 10k in cardiff. Very nice afternoon it was too watching our boys win, after my 59min 10k (pb by 7mins)
Was planning on doing cardiff half but got talked into going into ballott for gnr, and both my mate and I got in! Whats the beer in newcastle (other than newcastle ale of course!)
Back from a week in London to find my race number waiting for me complete with the infamous dag timing chip. I just hope that this year it captures my time as I pass under the gantry - especially after the tough time I am having in getting fit for this event.
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Got My race pack on Friday.
I a bit envious of you lot training. I have dropped off the wagon for the last two weeks owing to a Family berievement and a pathetic cold that turned into a chest infectiom! - Oh How I hate daytime TV!
R.D...
Glad to see your over and above your schedule for this one and yes I reckon you should be under your goal.
LLL...
If I could run as fast as you I would be a very happy man. (How's the Rugby Going?
My daughter just got a medal in the County Swimming Championships).
Stace.
Good luck Wrinty with your treatment. Hope it sorts out the problem with your hamstring.
This time of year isn't good for muscles I believe as it's hard to warm them up adequately before forcing them to run.
Happy running all:o)
I'm also intending to do this one, but it'll be a miracle if I finish. I was originally aiming for 1:50 at Bath, but given illness/lack of training over the past six months, and the fact that my first run for 7 weeks (and my 4th run since August) was Canterbury 10 in 1:51, almost 25 mins slower than the previous year, I'll be happy to do this in under 2:20...
Birdypie, I'm going down on the Saturday to stay with a friend nr Bristol, but will be driving back to Greenwich on Sunday if you need a lift. Similarly, Ratcatcher, if you need a lift back to London, let me know. I note that there are no showers, so the car'll be a bit whiffy but never mind.
Are there any plans for meeting up post-race?
Birdy Pie
Blisters (2107)(1:25)
Blond Dog
Bodjit
Chaos
Essy (1:58)
Glugg (Race No.2822)(hoping to do 85mins)
Grubbysoles (2:05)
Head Gone (Hope to finish this year)(1540) 2:30
Hilly
iPlod (2880) 1:50 - 1:55
Josie Jump (sub 2hr attempt)
Josie's big little bro (first half)
Josie's little little bro (first half)
LLL-(1:24)
Mitten - (1:50:00ish!!)
Monkfish (first half)
Mr J (first half)
Musketeer (4173)
Oft (89:59)
Pablo Honey (1st sub 2hr attempt)
Pompey Jon (1:59.59)
Pompey Jon's Bruv (1:59.58 probably)
Raggy (sub 1.45)
Ratcatcher (1:30)
Rocks 2093 (1:25)
RogerDodge 4222 (2:30-2:40)
Skipp (first half)
Snail (2:20-2:30)
Spans
Stace. 1033 (sub 1:50) I hope!
Tea & Toast Man (1:42-1:45)
The Doc (Race No 516)
The Ed (Race No 1077)
Tixylix (Race No. 1495)
Toucan
Wrinty (669)(1:23)
Zoom (AKA Zzz) (Race no.2020)(first half)(2:00-2:15)
Birdy Pie
Blisters (2107)(1:25)
Blond Dog
Bodjit
Chaos
Essy (1:58)
Glugg (Race No.2822)(hoping to do 85mins)
Grubbysoles (2:05)
Head Gone (Hope to finish this year)(1540) 2:30
Hilly
iPlod (2880) 1:50 - 1:55
Josie Jump (sub 2hr attempt)
Josie's big little bro (first half)
Josie's little little bro (first half)
LLL-(1:24)
Mitten - (1:50:00ish!!)
Monkfish (first half)
Mr J (first half)
Musketeer (4173)
Oft (89:59)
Pablo Honey (1st sub 2hr attempt)
Pompey Jon (1:59.59)
Pompey Jon's Bruv (1:59.58 probably)
Raggy (sub 1.45)
Ratcatcher (1:30)
Rocks 2093 (1:25)
RogerDodge 4222 (2:30-2:40)
Skipp (first half)
Snail (2:20-2:30)
Spans
Stace. 1033 (sub 1:50) I hope!
Tea & Toast Man (1:42-1:45)
The Doc (Race No 516)
The Ed (Race No 1077)
Tixylix (Race No. 1495)
Toucan
Wrinty (669)(1:23)
Zoom (AKA Zzz) (Race no.2020)(first half)(2:00-2:15)
WhichWayNow 1:30ish I hope!
Good to hear you are joining us. I think one of my mates has already sorted us out with train tickets. We are getting to Bath for lunch on Saturday - to watch the 6 nations rugby (could be dangerous)
I am staying til Monday as I fancied afew large beers after the race so making a long weekend of it.
We did have a boozer discussion on here a while ago but I can't remember what we decided? Can anyone refresh my memory?
Birdy Pie
Blisters (2107)(1:25)
Blond Dog
Bodjit
Chaos
Chynah (sub 2.15)
Essy (1:58)
Glugg (Race No.2822)(hoping to do 85mins)
Grubbysoles (2:05)
Head Gone (Hope to finish this year)(1540) 2:30
Hilly
iPlod (2880) 1:50 - 1:55
Josie Jump (sub 2hr attempt)
Josie's big little bro (first half)
Josie's little little bro (first half)
LLL-(1:24)
Mitten - (1:50:00ish!!)
Monkfish (first half)
Mr J (first half)
Musketeer (4173)
Oft (89:59)
Pablo Honey (1st sub 2hr attempt)
Pompey Jon (1:59.59)
Pompey Jon's Bruv (1:59.58 probably)
Raggy (sub 1.45)
Ratcatcher (1:30)
Rocks 2093 (1:25)
RogerDodge 4222 (2:30-2:40)
Skipp (first half)
Snail (2:20-2:30)
Spans
Stace. 1033 (sub 1:50) I hope!
Tea & Toast Man (1:42-1:45)
The Doc (Race No 516)
The Ed (Race No 1077)
Tixylix (Race No. 1495)
Toucan
Wrinty (669)(1:23)
Zoom (AKA Zzz) (Race no.2020)(first half)(2:00-2:15)
WhichWayNow 1:30ish I hope!
Birdypie, if you or anyone else remembers, let me know. You know there's a GP social this weekend?
The post race bar that has been suggested is Lambretta's http://www.lambrettas.co.uk/
don't know it but it sounds good to me!
Some training will do you good:o)
Where's the Star?
Star Inn,
23 The Vineyards,
Bath.
www.star-inn-bath.co.uk
Classic pub.
Cheers.
Going by my (bad) memory The Star is about 10-15 min walk from the finish but it is well worth the effort. 250 year old pub, beer straight from the barrel, too good to miss. Bread of heaven, one of Brains breweries finest! good excuse to do the Cardiff half again.
Was planning on doing cardiff half but got talked into going into ballott for gnr, and both my mate and I got in! Whats the beer in newcastle (other than newcastle ale of course!)
as the great Roy Castle uttered... !Positivity and Dedications's what you need!"???
Her spokesman said that she was "OK" about it, but had decided not to take his surname :-)
RD
Now Your sure that it said CODINE on the packet arn't you?
Am I right?