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Ran Alloa yesterday in 1:43:12. Was well chuffed & didn't find the hill too bad!! What a lovely course nd well organised event, although there was a bottle-neck at the finish line. Well done everyone else.
Funny thing tho, from reading the Alloa thread before the race yesterday, a big thing was made of this hill at mile 12... it's only now, you're all saying... och, it wasnae that bad.......... funny how perceptions change(!) and I look forward to the cycle repeating itself next year!!!!
Now what's next ?? Dunfermline or EK .. anyone got info on either ??
Oh and I'll do a lot more long runs between now & then !!!
Try dunfermlinehalf.co.uk - might have a go at this one, never been to Dunfermline before! EK was OK(!), but as EEyin said not very pretty course.
Thanks
sorry .. nothing interesting to say ...
Got the results..... I wasn't even listed! I know I definately ran it cos I've got the sore foot to prove it!!! Never mind, like you said it was a good day. Whats everyone doing this weekend ( racewise I mean)!
Have no race before the FLM.. gosh it is so close .. almost exciting...
Good luck to those doing a race this weekend...
Cheers
fly from Glasgow to Heathrow, probably at some ridiculous time in the morning, but as it is not marked on the calander (my life) I have no idea what time etc ... need a new PA .....
iain.rankin@baesystems.com
I'm going down with Easyjet 10:30ish flight may see you at airport.
Nice gesture Eeyin, hope someone can take you up on this.
and the big guy does the plane spotting ... the marathon ?? lol
Each participant will receive free SMARTWOOL RBX RUNNING SOCKS worth £10.99
New specialist Running Store opens in Edinburgh.
Footworks at Snowlines is a new specialist running and outdoor store in the already well established winter sports shop which has now clearly established a firm footing in the city and online. www.snowlines.co.uk/
See the full range at www.snowlines.co.uk
The staff at Footworks are all trained by Foot-Logic and Phil Oren fit Systems. They are specialist in the diagnosis and remedies of foot problems such as overpronation, supination and all aspects of the lower leg. 25 years of fitting ski boots and hiking shoes combined with the knowledge of an overpronating distance runner give Footworks the confidence to fit their customers into the correct shoes. They also specialise in high performance fabrics designed for the active outdoor enthusiast.
The shop boasts video gait analysis in store and a programme of events aimed at both the competitive and non competitive runner who wishes to maintain a level of fitness and live the lifestyle.
Edinburgh has many miles of country style trails and quiet roads which enables us to market twice per week FREE Fun Run sessions with a large variety of abilities catered for. Beginners, runners and regular runners will be catered for in individual groups allowing each to perform at their level.
From the 26th April 2003 and every weekend therafter, Footworks at Snowlines will be organising a Sat & Sun 9.30am 2-4hrs Mountain Bike tour in the Pentland hills which overlook Edinburgh (20 mins from the city centre boundary on no roads). Every Monday & Thursday starting Mon 28th April, Footworks will be organising a 20-40 mins FREE Fun Run including stretching warm up and warm down (a further 15-30 mins) Both disciplines will have 3 levels and no-one will be made to feel left out. We understand the need for most people to build up their fitness in small and regular sessions. Both men and women will be encouraged to perform at their level.
There are multiple benefits to this scheme mainly health and fitness related but also in educating people to use bikes and their feet as part of a daily routine;
1. Helps the environment
2. Reduces heart disease.
3. Hopefully reduces peoples visits to their health centres.
4. Improves quality of life. Makes you feel better from inside and out!
5. Impresses a health culture into people assisting them to incorporate this into their lifestyle.
As part of the overall scheme people will be encouraged to take advantage of FREE “video gait analysis” in the Footworks section of Snowlines Edinburgh store. The scheme is attracting sponsorship from many major suppliers with an encouraging gift from Foot-Logic Mountain Sports (suppliers of Superfeet insoles and Smartwool) of FREE Smartwool RBX specialist running socks worth £10.99 to everyone who turns up for their first time registration. We are currently seeking the endorsement of Lothian Health Board for the project.
Our main objective is to put as many people outdoors as possible. Show them how to incorporate a daily exercise routine into their life and stress the importance of diet and rest within the regime.
I live this lifestyle and believe strongly in it, I hope we can get Edinburgh and Lothians both on its feet and in the saddle!
We actively encourage walking, running, biking and hiking and are continually advising people on equipment ,exercise programmes, diets and routes.
Live the lifestyle
Colin McPhail
Footworks at Snowlines. (Tel;0131 229 2402 E;colinmcphail@snowlines.co.uk)
Further details will be posted nearer the 28th April/ Footworks, 14 /15 Bruntsfield Place , Edinburgh, EH10 4HN
Best of luck and happy running.
The players must have had altitude sickness from being on top of the table. I can think of no other excuse.
OK today went a slow run, only to get a strain in my knee, one week before the FLM... how lucky am I? Turned the house into something that looks like and smells like a chemist, potions, ointments, and of course, frozen peas to the rescue.
Tapering huh !"!!
Got my PB as well 57.57, feeling very happy and can't believe I broke the 60 mins barrier for the first time.
Good luck to all those doing London next week.
Daisy - I think there are lots of people who seem to be getting twinges as they are tapering. Don't worry - I'm sure you'll be fine for Sunday. Are you aiming for a time?
I ran for an hour yesterday - longest since I got the orthotics - and it felt ok. Not great, but ok. I'm probably being a bit ambitious to think I can make a reasonable time for the half on the 4th of May, but I haven't ruled it out yet. I'll be entering on the day, rather than pre-registering, so I don't put pressure on myself to do it. Still, I would love to, as it's a small race and I like to support it.
Which race are you doing on 4th May?
To Daisy, good luck in London.
Daisy and Ellie and anyone else heading to the big smoke at the weekend - GOOD LUCK and I wish I was going too. I'll be watching the telly closely to see if I can spot anyone.