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Hey, we haven't heard from Hendo for a while, hope he's OK. Hendo, if you're watching us, how's the cold?
BDB, I'm not sure that hilly is ill or injured. She didn't say so; maybe she's decided to do another race instead. If so, hope it goes well hilly!
It looks like everyone is set. How will we recognise each other? It'd be nice to at least say hello. The only photo I can see on the web of myself is here http://www.racephotos.topcities.com/congleton_11.htm, race number 1243. It was taken after 12 miles, so no sniggering please, it's not a beauty contest. I shall endeavour to wear the same kit (if it's all ironed!). Before line-up I'll be limping in black asics bottoms with a black fleece. Say hi if you recognise me (or my son).
C'mon people: we need your descriptions! For some of us, it's our last forum day tomorrow. Safe travels everyone!
Hilly, that was the most dignified 'drop-out' i've ever read. If it was me, i'd have to provide a long, descriptive narrative to achieve maximum sympathy. But, whatever your reasons for not doing this race, i hope you're well and don't laugh at my time when you lok back in on Monday!
gf, that weather forecast was interesting - it means we have winds on our sides and not our bums. If I run to the left of someone along the coast does that mean i'm sheltered. Maybe I'll keep an eye out for the odd fancy dressed dolphin or runner in a bugger and tuck in beside... if i can keep up.
Right, now I have a minor dilemma on the wardrobe front. Should I wear black tights with my long sleeve black t, or shorts? The weather makes this a borderline decision and I am seeking assistance. I was going to wear my red and white stripey team so'ton vest but it might not be safe in Gosport. Bit too close to Portsmouth, I've seen the local females and they're not to be messed with.
So I will be in black and am going to write Little Lou under my number. Trouble is you'll all be in front of me apart from Mr LL and Mrs BDB so you'll have to look behind you every time you pass a redhead in black. Thinking about it I might make a discrete label and safety pin it to my back so you shout encouragement as you lap me!!! I will also have a buggy with me at the end (not the one with gf in it) and will be being held up by two rather disinterested teenage daughters who think their mother is completely mad.
Not getting worried about it but i have a niggle in my knee that led to something badish before GSR. I now know that it comes from running down hard hills (like I did too much of on Tuesday). Lesson learned. So, not getting too concerned, resting it completely before Sunday and I will be fine.
Will have a toast to us all on Friday with the one glass of nice red wine that I will allow myself.
See you all there!
Glyco - nice picture. Even managed a thumbs up - impressive!
If you're buying new kit BDB, leave the labels on. We'll be sure to recognise you then :-)
As for you Lou, no problems recognising you. You're gonna be fully labelled, front and rear! Excellent!
Ian, what about you?
Your drawing is quite accurate actually, not bad at all.
I actually traced my picture from a photo (cheating I know but if you've got access the right software, why not eh?)
Hendo? Ian? When you read this, we need descriptions or photos. And Rachael! It's too difficult to recognise people from their postage stamp forum piccies.
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That's why I was doing that cheesy thumbs-up thing. The photographer at Congleton wanted me to look happy.
BDB was the one in the pink lycra and leg warmers, not the normal-looking chap in the forefront of the picture. tee hee!
Me, tall, elderly and slightly stoopy, green Reading roadrunners vest.
I'd definitely go for the t under the vest - especially for the seafront bit. I've even got my little gloves on standby.
I only have one minor query that i think i have answered myself. Two drinks stations five miles apart may not be enough for me as i like a drink on the run but hate carrying even the special bottles. I'm going to go for a jelly baby at every mile and be tough and wait for the drinks station where I intend to take on lots.
Crikey, I'm thinking of everything now. (won't bother you all with my anti-wedgie pants dilemma - that one's strictly for the girls)
Parmesan element of the feast signing off. Need a glass of red to wash it all down.
Right now, "It's a veritable pasta-party of camaraderie, each of us a valuable ingredient that adds to the distinctive flavour of the impending event."
Bagsy not be the parmesan. Pure Genius Lou! As well as your wine, award yourself a pint of Guiness. Might help with your pants problem too, whatever that happens to be (?) Please don't elaborate.
Jaycee, you're a brave man to be wearing a vest. Will it fit over a ski jacket? If so, you're sorted. I'm at work now, takes me over an hour to drive here, and the temperature touched down to minus 5. We'll all be stooping at that temperature! Let's hope 11am on Sunday is a bit warmer.
BDB, I think you're gonna need to ditch the hotpants idea. Jack Frost dictates.
BTW, I'm not sure running down the M27 would be wise, so I'll stick to the country lanes!
Glad to hear you're not injured Hilly - good luck for your race.
Love the meterphor Little Lou, or is it a similly? I don't usually get photgraphed at races either. That particular one was probably because we were towards the back in open space. I'm usually a bit further up the field in the think of it so don't get picked out.
I didn't have a very successful shopping trip. The only thermal type top they had didn't feel right so I'll be wearing something I've already got. Still managed to spend most of the credit note on socks and gloves and hat.
I'm feeling very calm about this too and looking forward to getting out there Sunday morning, hopefully saying hi to a few of you and seeing how the training has paid off.
Where are the water stations? I really should of read my race pack by now!
ooohh, I can hear the twang of my achilles and grind of my hip already..... or will it be more of a "schlock" if it dislocates?
:-)
Have you been stretching? Of course you have - we all make sure we do that even if we are laid up with an injury don't we
What's your jelly baby stratergy Little Lou? I tend to start on them after about an hour and do 3 every 15 mins or so. I'll have downed 1/2 - 1 litre of lucazade before the statt so that should keep me sugared up for the first hour. I find it's a bit of a fumble to keep taking them every mile.
Of course I haven't been stretching. I don't follow any of my own advice! Might do some tonight though... outstretched arm, open palm, engage can, grasp and then up to the mouth. Easy does it. Might do quite a few of those.
I've not tried gels. I've always been put off by the glupy, stickiness of them. I'm going ot have to give them a go when the marathon training starts.
BDB, water stations are at 5 and 10.5 miles.
Re the jelly babies. I was simply going to reward myself with one every mile, but agree it might be fiddly. Dextrose tablets make me feel ill so I'm in a quandary so to speak.
Hilly, glad you're fit and well, hope your 10m goes well.
gf, 2 weeks of rest is likely to put a highly positive spring in your step on Sunday. er, yes?