Taunton Marathon 2005

[Deleted User]

Aha, a list at last.

Mmm, 3:30...I doubt it. I have given up trying, I managed 3:37 at Edinburgh (with THAT hill). Although if the winter goes well I may give it a try.

[Deleted User]

hey 90 mins- I'm the one who wants pacing and lots of encouragement to stay with the pace lol

3:37 is a great time Steady sounds as if 3.30 is a real possibility you know.

40 minutes

Have we got a date for this race?

[Deleted User]

yes it's on the top of the list :-)
03 April 2005

JEvaNs

Hmmm.... I was thinking of not doing this one, but seeing my name on a list makes me want to do it!!!!

I have a half 2 weeks before this one... that I think I will be taking as an enjoyable run rather than racing, so perhaps this one could be a PB attempt....

That said there is a 10 mile race in Beds that I might do that is the same day as this one.....

Given my lack of commitment to this one at the mo. I am shifting my name down (and bringing the list onto this page too..)

Sunday 03 April 2005

Marathon:
90 minutes - tbc
Steady
ouchouch - tbc
yorkshire lass
Treforest Gump

1/2 Marathon:
Geri h - tbc
injured Ant
1/2 Marathon Girl
Tyango

Thinking about it:
Hilly
LLL
Mrs Pants
Plodding Hippo
RichK
Shades
Jen*

[Deleted User]

Which is the other half you're doing Jen? Is it the Hogweed Hilly Half? I'm hoping to do that and then the Taunton Half 2 weeks later. Must be mad! Not bothered about pbs though - they'll both be slow.

[Deleted User]

Hi Val - long time no see

Sunday 03 April 2005

Marathon:
90 minutes - tbc
Steady
ouchouch - tbc
yorkshire lass
Treforest Gump
RichK

1/2 Marathon:
Geri h - tbc
injured Ant
1/2 Marathon Girl
Tyango

Thinking about it:
Hilly
LLL
Mrs Pants
Plodding Hippo
Shades
Jen*

JEvaNs

Was thinking about the hogweed one but there is a hilly one very local to me in Blackwood so I think I am going to do that one to minimise the travelling and to support the local clubs. I was toying with doing Bath for a PB attempt too but the localness was just too tempting!

40 minutes

OK, I'll get all decisive for a moment & say I'l do this for certain. Also move my place in the list, behind my pacer...

Sunday 03 April 2005

Marathon:
Steady
ouchouch - tbc
yorkshire lass
90 minutes
Treforest Gump
RichK

1/2 Marathon:
Geri h - tbc
injured Ant
1/2 Marathon Girl
Tyango

Thinking about it:
Hilly
LLL
Mrs Pants
Plodding Hippo
Shades
Jen*

SHADES

Don't know who put my name under 'thinking about it'. Anyone that knows me will tell you that I don't think about it at all!! I always do this marathon.

Sunday 03 April 2005

Marathon:
Steady
ouchouch - tbc
yorkshire lass
90 minutes
Treforest Gump
RichK
Shades

1/2 Marathon:
Geri h - tbc
injured Ant
1/2 Marathon Girl
Tyango

Thinking about it:
Hilly
LLL
Mrs Pants
Plodding Hippo
Jen*

[Deleted User]

lol 90 mins whose pacing who?

Judging from your great Cheddar run I'm going to have to put in some extra miles to have any sort of chance of keeping up with you.
I must admit though, it would be great to run the race with a partner, mainly for the support and opportunity to pull each other through the tough spots.

Glad to see you've decided to go for this marathon.

Hi to Rich too - great pics

As this event is 2 weeks before London, Hilly will probably run the half as part of her taper.

OuchOuch

There's nothing like a list to inspire commitment - Yes, I am in.

Also notice that there is the Duchy Marathon - with a 20 mile option 3 weeks before, a good last long session and the Bideford Half a week before that.

A long distance notice I know, but for those of you, with young children, there is a playtime magic play place a few minutes from the start/ finish, where your kids can play havoc with mine, whilst we all do our thing.

Sunday 03 April 2005

Marathon:
Steady
ouchouch
yorkshire lass
90 minutes
Treforest Gump
RichK
Shades

1/2 Marathon:
Geri h - tbc
injured Ant
1/2 Marathon Girl
Tyango

Thinking about it:
Hilly
LLL
Mrs Pants
Plodding Hippo
Jen*

40 minutes

YL - Do you think hilly will be doing her half at marathon pace? Actually that's still a daft quest, her MP is too fast!

[Deleted User]

I'm pretty sure that is her plan in which case we may see a glimpse of her in the distance!

[Deleted User]

Hi Rich. Hope you're okay. Hope to meet up with you again soon.

Better put myself on the list:

Sunday 03 April 2005

Marathon:
Steady
ouchouch
yorkshire lass
90 minutes
Treforest Gump
RichK
Shades

1/2 Marathon:
Geri h - tbc
injured Ant
1/2 Marathon Girl
Tyango
ValP

Thinking about it:
Hilly
LLL
Mrs Pants
Plodding Hippo
Jen*

[Deleted User]

Are any of you marathoners prepared to put your neck on the line and publish your times?
I'll start....
YL sub 3.30

Hilly

Hey you two, who left me in their wake at Cheddar!!

[Deleted User]

Welcome to the list Val seems yonks since Totnes doesn't it!!

Necks on the line is it YL? okay . .

Sunday 03 April 2005

Marathon:
Steady
ouchouch
yorkshire lass - sub 3.30
90 minutes
Treforest Gump
RichK - 3.45
Shades

1/2 Marathon:
Geri h - tbc
injured Ant
1/2 Marathon Girl
Tyango
ValP

Thinking about it:
Hilly
LLL
Mrs Pants
Plodding Hippo
Jen*

40 minutes

But hilly, you were experimenting with (legal) performance unenhancing substances...

Also my best distance is 10 miles, while your best pb must be Cardiff?

Are you any good at 10K? I cannot seem to get below 43 minutes...

[Deleted User]

Blimey Rich & YL. After I've finished the half I might just have enough time for quick shower and then get back out to watch you finished the marathon! Puts it in perspective doesn't it?

[Deleted User]

Ah, but I could well be deluding myself Val!! Dunno about YL tho . .

40 minutes

Reckon YL is easily good for sub 3:30; put me down for 3:30 as well for now (why am I going for a PW?)

[Deleted User]

I think i will need every minute and second

Sunday 03 April 2005

Marathon:
Steady
ouchouch
yorkshire lass - sub 3.30
90 minutes
Treforest Gump - 4.29.59
RichK - 3.45
Shades

1/2 Marathon:
Geri h - tbc
injured Ant
1/2 Marathon Girl
Tyango
ValP

Thinking about it:
Hilly
LLL
Mrs Pants
Plodding Hippo
Jen*

musketeer

Oh dear I was planning on cutting down on the No of HMs next year but it is difficult to know which ones to drop.The only obvious 1 is the Norton Radstock'cos it has 2 long steep hills and it will probably be close to Plymouth. I want to do this one, Bath, Bristol, Plymouth, Stroud and Cheddar.

Sunday 03 April 2005

Marathon:
Steady
ouchouch
yorkshire lass - sub 3.30
90 minutes
Treforest Gump - 4.29.59
RichK - 3.45
Shades

1/2 Marathon:
Geri h - tbc
injured Ant
1/2 Marathon Girl
Tyango
ValP

Thinking about it:
Hilly
LLL
Mrs Pants
Plodding Hippo
Jen*
Musketeer

40 minutes

Better join in:

Sunday 03 April 2005

Marathon:
Steady
ouchouch
yorkshire lass - sub 3.30
90 minutes - sub 3:30
Treforest Gump - 4.29.59
RichK - 3.45
Shades

1/2 Marathon:
Geri h - tbc
injured Ant
1/2 Marathon Girl
Tyango
ValP

Thinking about it:
Hilly
LLL
Mrs Pants
Plodding Hippo
Jen*
Musketeer

[Deleted User]

Is there going to be a social?

[Deleted User]

Sunday 03 April 2005

Marathon:
Steady - sub 4
ouchouch
yorkshire lass - sub 3.30
90 minutes - sub 3:30
Treforest Gump - 4.29.59
RichK - 3.45
Shades

1/2 Marathon:
Geri h - tbc
injured Ant
1/2 Marathon Girl
Tyango
ValP

Thinking about it:
Hilly
LLL
Mrs Pants
Plodding Hippo
Jen*
Musketeer

40 minutes

HMG to organise social?

Hilly

Lol 90 mins, unenhancing it certainly was! My 10k is ok, but am hoping to get a new pb either the end of this year/beginning of next. My PB is 42:06-now ask yl what her best is!!

[Deleted User]

yep, and after Xmas will even be able to give u a full report on each pub :-)