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Jo Legs and Candyfloss - well done. Keep that training programme going!
For speed work I did the 7 Pools Run in Sutton Park, near Birmingham (a 10K race) in 42'31" on Sunday. Can't tell you how chuffed I was with the time. I feel I'm running really well at the moment but hope I haven't peaked too soon.
If it helps, just about every time I've been to Scotland it has rained - so you probably won't have to worry about the heat!
Re: the weather - as long as it's not too windy, we should be OK.
and...I ran the Edinburgh Marathon last year, and it was HOT.
Done 3 half marathons so far. Best of which was Alloa last Sunday in 1.47 so hoping to get anything inside 4 and a half hours for the marathon. I've managed up to 20 miles so far in training runs so I should survive.
Will look to resume normal training tomorrow or Thursday I reckon.
I think it varies on when you can resume training after a long run/race. It depends how you feel. I find some stretching followed by a nice gentle half hour jog the day after is OK (and a bit more stretchnig at the end). I also think the advice in different training programmes can be confusing. Some say take a break, others not.
I know it was very hot last year but I wasn't there - I'm the weather jinx in Scotland!
And debbo - mad people in Leith? Surely not!
Don - was two minutes behind you at Alloa, for my first half marathon, so was quite chuffed at that. Did nothing on Monday, tried a reasonably high tempo threshold run on Tuesday but really struggled. Could probably have done with just a nice easy run instead. You live and learn!
RB - like the idea of the Bow Bar, but it's likely to be mobbed and, at the risk of being called a big girls blouse,I'll definitely be in need for a comfy seat at that point! How about the Standing Order on George Street, it's massive?
Glad to see more names joining the thread.
Hows everyones training going?
Managed the Stafford Half in 1:45:54 and hoping to go sub 4 weather and body willing. Anyone one going to do the South Cheshire 20 in May?
Also can anyone give me some advice on these camel packs, as I am think of getting one and possible using it during the race.
Many thanks in advance
Training is going ok, the furthest long run so far has been 14miles but hoping to get 2 or 3 runs of 20 miles before the race.
Bodge, I was thinking about getting the camelbak flashflo as it seems to come quite highly recommended by others on the forum, there's plenty of pros and cons listed in the best of gear section. I just intend to use this for water, not energy drinks, so probably wouldn't use it on the day.
Hi Pobel
Did the Glasgow half last year in 2.14 and think I am a wee bit faster now so we are both in much the same position.
Any other locals run round Arthurs Seat clockwise and agree it is no fun ?
Bodge, I do most of my training with a camelbak, and I think it is easier than haveing a waist mounted water carrier, cos it lies as close to the bodys centre of gravity. I think it was the March edition of RW that had a piece on those handheld water bottles, and how they change the way you run due to the bodys centre of gravity being altered.
I have a one and half litre pak, and I can also squeeze in my wallet, keys and MP3 player.
I hardly notice the weight, and I ran 15 miles on Sunday with it without any sort of chafing or discomfort.
(I should get a job with camelbak)
I tried a mix of 2 parts lucozade hydroactive/1 part water on sunday, and definitely noticed a difference in my running.
Still, it all might be irrelevent if Tony brings the rain with him on June 12!
Hi Euro. The organisers have changed the course this year to make it much flatter and faster. As aresult they have invited loads more elites in the hope of a v fats winners time. All the elites are being paid wallop loads of dosh - hence the exorbitant £39 entry fee. I'm not sure if entries have closed or not, so better get infast! If you're going to "come up" I'm guessing you'll need accomodation, so get that booked really quick, cos Embra can be a nightmare of a place to try and find a place to kip.
Stalkerman - sorry. Forgot about you for a mo. Mrs RB and the weans are deffo coming through, so The Bow Bar is out - shame. Not sure about the Standing Order. 'Cos its a Wetherspoons, the kids will prob be allowed in if they are eating. Am now thinking about Bert's Bar in the New Town - excellent beer, kids allowed, and a nice little beer garden (might not be necessary but you never know!)
Chuffed to bits with Bellamy! Lets hope that we can hold on to him.
RB: Have noted your suggestion to book accommodation quick and will look into that this week. A nearby B&B should do me fine. Any suggestions?
Must confess I find the post-race drinking venue discussion very interesting. All these bars that I know nothing about! And it takes your mind off the training still needed.
RBs suggestion of Bert's Bar sounds good. The beer garden will be useful as it will, of course, have dried out by the time we get there. As long as you point us strangers in the direction of New Town.
Try www.edinburgh.org for B&Bs, hotels etc. From memory there is an accommodation link on the marathon website as well.
Just had a great interval session on the treadmill, I was croooozing! Am I the only one who enjoys a good burn out???
Where the camelbak is concerned....I wouldn't do a long run without mine. I got a flash flo for christmas and I find it easier to drink from than bottles.
I have to say that I'm looking forward to training next week. The clocks go on again this weekend so I can get away from the treadmill and run outside again on Monday to Friday. I just hate the dark nights and having to run at a packed gym.
Hoorar for fresh air.....!!!
I am aiming to do a 15 miler once a week for the next 3 weeks (as well as my usual 6-12 milers two or three times a week). then up it to around 20 milers once a week for about 4-5 weeks. After that I may aim to do 2 runs at about 23 miles before the big one.
Before last years marathon, I had mainly ran 10k and half marathon distance, and hadnt done anything over 13 miles in training. And I suffered...Everything went wrong at about the 16 mile point, and ended up walking a lot of the last 10 miles.
Good luck anyway!
Keep the pub talk up and remember to leave directions ...
New to this forum and relatively new to running.
Anyone else out there just focusing on finishing the Edinburgh marathon without a thought for times?
Well done to all of you with excellent times and results so far. Inspiring!
I live near Motherwell.
Cheers
Hazel
Cheers for the info, I will be stepping up the distance anyway, but was just a bit concerned that i had read a lot about "fartlek" and speed training and thought I might be missing out, but I feel better now. Ill stick to the distance runs and hills for now and see where that takes me.
Hazel, my main priority is just to finish. The time is immaterial although a time of under 4:30 would be a bonus, but as im new to running I havnt a clue what i have to do get under 4:30 anyway!! So im with you on this one.
Good Luck All.