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Two hours is actaully pretty decent!
Regards Martin
I am hoping to run the Virginia Beach Half in September next year, to date I have only done 3 10Ks, currently running about 15miles per week, does anyone think that this is too far, and should I wait another few months?
Any help would be much appreciated.
Ed, I agree, flattest half i've run by a long way.
Getting excited about the 1/2 now with all the discussion...especially if it is flat!
Being newish to this running lark, just wondered whether anyone else gets this problem.....
OK whilst running but as soon as I stop I get pain in both knees and they seem to seize up and dont want to go again! Therefore just have to keep running!!!!.........Anyone else get this or know how to help?
Ta muchly
Never had anything quite like that, but often knee problems can be linked to the illiotibial band....make sure you stretch it well on each leg before running. Another thing to try is cod liver oil capsules if you are running lots.
How do I stretch my i.t band??
Am taking glucosamine, but will add cod liver oil too, feeling a bit desperate!!!
Thanks for advice
i had a physio do it via some very compromising positions.
Thanks for your help re.i-t band, I can see that I need to try put some compromising positions against a wall........! Will do so tonight and let you know how it goes....
Have a great Christmas
Silverstone is very fast!!
Its also a nightmare to get in!! Arrive Early, I aimed to arrive ~30-45minutes early and arrived on the off (with girlfriend parking car*) fortunately the start was put back 30mins! Not a problem leaving - but I was round in 1:36.
Will be doing it again this year.
If anyone wants a lift I'm coming from Birmingham (M6, M1)... I don't mind picking up from junctions (no axe murders please)
* I jumped out, she got in my seat and stalled - she couldn't reach the peddles!!
advice-get there early at least 1-1.5hrs then you get a good parking place,
if you are not in a hurry to get home, as you leave the carpark turn left(the opp way to 99% of people, and go have a pub lunch in Stowe village.
as for spectators my mate came with me last year and saw me at the start and again at 3m, 6m, 9.5m and at the finish.
if anyone need info on how this is possible just mail me and i will let you know (and its all an easy walk for the spectators)
Silverstone is a racing circuit - hence it is probably the flatest race you will ever enter! I would say a PB is definetely on the cards.
The RW pacers have been there both the previous 2 yrs, and I expect they will be there this year. If you are aiming for 1.25 I sugest you start of with the sub1.30 pacer the go for it as you re-enter the cicuit for the final 3 miles(or earlier if you feel its right to do so). I did my PB running with the sub1.45 pacer then kicked on early as i felt so good @ 5m and the pacer was great and told me to go so I did (thanks Sean from RW)
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggghhhhhhhhhh! Bl@@dy New Year resolutions!
pus, are they dong the 20mile training run in sutton park again? whats the date ?
Adjust your pace accordingly, do not do what I did - think 'I can make up for lost time......' and realise that I had destroyed myself my ~20mile mark!
Reading or Silverstone? Does anyone make squealing sounds on the corners?
Also, can someone advise on approx travelling time to either from Clapham?
Half of me wants a PB but I don't like long straights