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I'm on a real go slow this week. Ran v slowly for an hour on Sunday and done nothing since. Will probably do 3-4 miles tomorrow and Thursday and that'll probably be it for me. Worried that it's going to be really cold on Sunday. Paris has been 0° first thing all week. Might have to pop out to Planet Jogging tomorrow for something warm and trendy for the race.
I've been thinking about the cold too - I thought that L.R. was supposed to be warmer than the UK - that's why I opted for this marathon!! I'm tempted to wear an old sweatshirt and then bin it if I get too warm (have been wearing a sweatshirt for most of my training of late although it's pretty heavy, especially when damp). Trendy-ness is out the window for me - personally I find it hard to be trendy when absolutely exhausted, beetroot-faced and sweaty after a long run. (well OK, actually I find it hard to be trendy - period!)
still, with the Queen of the Shoppers making her way down from Paris for this, perhaps you will make some time to indulge in some retail therapy!
Moooog, fancied getting a nice warmish top to race in. I've got some cool stuff for racing in the summer but only own manky looking fleeces for cold runs. I'll be beetroot-faced too so need a little something to improve my appearance in the race piccies!
I've only just discovered 'technical' T-shirts this year - a god-send, tho probably not especially useful for this time of year. However, arn't you supposed to test your running gear before the main event?
I'll be flying with Ryanair on Saturday too (from Stanstead). I'm guessing there'll be a good few runners on that flight (which seems to be full now by the way - had a look on the website to see how much the tickets were going for so close to the day to see if I'd been ripped off with my 39p flights...)
Am having serious trouble concentrating at work this week (highlighted by the fact that I've posted more comments in the last couple of days than in the the previous 3 years). Sorry Mr Boss man!
Still haven't found the time to go winter top shopping yet!
Tried a 2 mile jog yesterday and shin was hurting within 50 metres. Have an appointment to see the doc. Think there maybe a possibility that I've got a stress fracture - but hopefully that's just paranoia kicking in after reading too much on the web.
Hope everyone else is having more success!!
Having said that, if anyone is in dire need need of accomodation and a flight from Stansted - I don't know how easy (if at all) it would be to transfer my reservations...
Moooog - hope all goes well with your shin.
I haven't run since Sunday as I have pulled a muscle in my lower back. Went to see a physio yesterday and have another appointment before I leave for La Roch. So at moment am off work, resting, icing, stretching (gently) and taking as many painkillers as is possible. Other than that I feel great!
Am desperate to make the starting line on Sunday, so hope to see some of you there.
Hope your back holds out during the big day Daisy D.
I'm guessing everyone will be giving you a wide berth at the start line Rach! Perhaps that's a good tactic - a couple of pre-starting gun sneezes should guarantee you a clear path!! Hope it clears up by sunday tho.
Is anyone still going to be around on the monday?
Catching the 6pm train back to Paris on the Sunday Moooog. Got to be around to take my girl to school first thing Monday. Best leave plenty of time for that particular walk!
You hanging around in La R for a few days then Moooog?
Still all is not lost, people tell me LR is very nice and worthy of a visit in it's own right anyway!
Looks like it'll reach about 8° on Sunday. Wonder what it'll be like in the morning.
I hope you all recover from your varies, colds, aches and pains and get to the start line on Sunday. I won't be racing with you, but will be cheering you all along the way - so very good luck one and all!
Rach, I seem to remember having a jolly night after FLM too!!
Rach, I've had a bet with Ladbrokes on you to win this race.
Good luck all.....
That FLM is just such a fun event isn't it?!!
Some Asics Nimbus trainers I'd forgotten I'd ordered last week have just been delivered to my work. Talk about rubbing it in!!!
Poor Moooog.....
Just popped in to say "Good Luck" to Rachy-poo. And all the rest doing LaR.
Graphic details in full, plse.
Now Snoopy-doop you know just what happened. We got split up having to go different sides of the baggage reclaim truck and then just got lost. Didn't desert you at all my sweet!!