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Whatever the weather we'll run and we'll enjoy ..and besides they aren't fooling anyone they can't tell what the weather will be in 5 days times ...not in the UK in October !!!
Dave
coffee and croissant duly eaten papers picked up enjoying the sunshine at present.to round off the day the hammers to win this afternoon.
just a word of caution to boys and girls,jumped in the shower after my run and jumped out.my nips were red raw and bleeding very sore.must remember the vaseline next week.
how's the calf jeychick?
I have just taken three days off running with 'Ladies' stuff' (I can not write the word lady without thinking of the Little Britain chap, but I am a laaady!!), if cramps stop I might try to go out running for a bit tonight, inspired by Paul's lyrical description.
Paul - I am also hoping for this weather next weekend. Maidstone is really pretty in the autumn.
As it is Sunday I am passing some virtual cake around, we all need it
Yes, it does make sense, the hardcore runners I know do that. A small-effort, short run just to 'keep you sharp' and shake your legs out.
I never have myself though. I prefer to totally rest. But I would also never run 2 consecutive days in training either, unlike lots of people I know.
So, yeah, it does make sense as I've heard so many other people do it, but as for me, I'll be chillin'!
Good luck for the day anyway, it'll be fun, you'll love it.
PS - is the book good? I wouldn't mind a read of a girly running book, if you can recommend it.
Fantastic virtual cake Stellina, and no calories, even better.
Old Virgin, you are now on your own, Victor Meldrew indeed! My wife can call me that, in fact she has for years, by not my protege.
We are officially finished. The route to stardom in 2012 will be a long and lonely one for you.
As for Sunday, I will pick you up at 7.45am
Thanks
Had a good 11.5 mile run myself this morning and felt great. Then watched the Irons on Sky and was brought back down to earth. They've had a habit of doing that to me over the last 30 years!I usually wear a Bobby Moore Fund vest but having joined Ashford Road Runners recently, will be wearing theirs on Sunday. My race number is 75. What's yours, as you waited so long for it? Let me know and I'll say hi if I see you.
I will be taking part next week and wonder if there are showers available at the changing area as I need to leave there and get to upton park for the football.
Cheers
Time to update the list with numbers methinks:
Cliff Face (247)
Dave Cox (229)
Dayglo (219)
Gareth L
Ghengis
Here's Johnny
Jey Chick (#67)
Kevin Hanney
Lozzer
Mad not Mad
Nimble Nat
Old Virgin 265
Paul Nelder
Potting Shed
Puffing Belly (277) - ETA 1:50 to 2:00
Quicksilver
Red or Dead (#21)
Redhead (#66)
Sandie.T
Simon Edwards 6
Scotty
Snoop Dogg (312)
Stellina (93)
Tiger
Went out Friday and had an argument with a loose gravel track (it won!!!) tripped after seven miles!!! A commando role using my armchair SAS skills saved me from serious injury, embarrassment and a muddy puddle! Covered in dirt and gravel I managed a further 2 miles with no ill effects, but quite a few curious looks!!
Will be out for couple of steady 4 to 6 milers this week, with my last run on Friday or I might risk Saturday.
Busy old forum this one, looks like quite a few of us will be there!
I've decided to enter now. It will be my first 1/2 marathon so very nervous. Plan to just take it as a sunday run. Put my music on and just go steady. My 10k is 51min so hoping to get round in under 2hr15min at my steady pace.
Wish me luck!
PuffingBelly, ouch. I bet you looked lovely all covered in gravel and mud! Hope there's no damage done.
Puffing belly - all day with kids! I totally empathize with you, it is a killer. I must schedule to run in the morning, because after a day with kids I am normally too shuttered to run further than my bed.
Here's Johnny - as you were asking, used to do the hilly Maidstone Half at the previous location three years ago in about 1hr 49min - if it has indeed got a lot flatter as they say, I hope to be nearer 1hr 46min this time.
Stellina - no kids and back at work and in control of my time! the only reason to work ...... to allow me to train! (Don't tell the boss!) oh and pay for the entry!
i did an hour in driving wind and rain last night, so feeling holy.
got my number now, so stick me down on the next list update - 246
I will be taking part next week and wonder if there are showers available at the changing area as I need to leave there and get to upton park for the football.
Cheers
Number 13 (hope its unlucky!)
Thanks for the advice I think I'd rather get a few miles in just incase I feel rusty on Sunday.
Quicksilver
Do you need a license for that vest?
Anymore BBC Vest jokes?
I'm not sure what time I'll finish in but it will be a good 10 mins quicker than Cliff (of his )Face
I think Maidstone East is the nearest train station.
without a licence I'd be braking the law and under a vest (geddit)
Tell you what...check the 5 day forecast on the web site tomorrow and if on Sunday it's wrong you get a full refund on your licence, a staring role on Eastenders (first time they'll have an old Virgin) and to read the 10 O'clock news live on NEWS24.....we'll even get the Maidstone 1/2M on Sunday Grandstand with a headline lead "old Virgin comes Frist !!!"...
I'm number 204 make sure you come up and claim your prize
Cheers
Dave (stamp)
without a licence I'd be braking the law and under a vest (geddit)
Tell you what...check the 5 day forecast on the web site tomorrow and if on Sunday it's wrong you get a full refund on your licence, a staring role on Eastenders (first time they'll have an old Virgin) and to read the 10 O'clock news live on NEWS24.....we'll even get the Maidstone 1/2M on Sunday Grandstand with a headline lead "old Virgin comes Frist !!!"...
I'm number 204 make sure you come up and claim your prize
Cheers
Dave (stamp)
having looked now at the course notes "the route is a challenging one", I see this new course is not as flat as made out earlier, so perhaps will revert back to a predicted 1hr 49 mins again.