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wow - it really is only 5 runs to go...I've slipped into robot mode recently where i get up at 6am and grind out the miles without thinking too much about it. The day itself seems to suddenly be upon us. Getting nervous/excited now...
I've been following the sub 4 hrs RW schedule but will realistically do 4.15-4.30
enjoy the final week....will we miss it when it's over...?
Well at least I am not dreaming about not finishing !
May even get chance to ride motocross bike which havent done for 15years.
Had a nice 5miles last night, only 4 runs now.
Only 9days 21mins to go.
Pompey ive heard queues arent to bad for registration, i should get there about 1pm.
Good runs all
Goodnes knows what ill do with all my spare time after!!
Still not dreaming of running
WildeRover
Hmmmm, I wonder if I can get away with the Gloucester 20?
I am sitting at work (yes on good friday - grr) with ice on my shin praying it's shin splints and not a stress fracture - trying very very hard not to panic.
I actually enjoyed my run last night. Went up the club but decided to run easy at the speed session- a reverse pyramid of 5,4,3,2,1 with 1 min recoveries then back up to five. I ran with a friend and we just chatted. I was surprised at the end that everyone felt they had worked hard and we didn't but we had kept up with them. You really don't notice when you just chat.
I did have a dream last night but sadly it was that I drank a glass of white wine, spoiling my preparations as I've been on the wagon since 4th January. Maybe I'm just getting excited about drinking again, never mind the run.
Happy running over the weekend,
DC
Mercury, are you still nursing the calf too??
I did an incredibly boring 35mins on the crosstraininer last night so I suppose that's the equivalent effort of about 3m on the legs. It's a good leg workout but I don't find it aerobically challenging so I'm hoping that my capacity won't reduce significantly noticably with 2 weeks off running. Still, if I have 2 legs to run on I'll be happy.
Can't remember how many I'm doing next weekend, I'll have to check my schedule.
WildeRover
42100
WildeRover
42100
Last nights run was a really easy 5 miles, followed by a cold bath which did the trick with my legs
Mercury - it was the speed session that did me in I think. I have woken with no pain so will be walking around in my fetchiing birkenstocks(with the fab arch support) for the next week and bugger how daft I look. Roll on next Sunday...
Can't get physio appointment till Tuesday but no matter hwat he says - if pain is bearable I am running. I did my last marathon with IT Band Syndrome and limped to the start - so I should be used to this by now. Possibly never going to make the olympic team now though.
WildeRover
42100
I'm not a happy Easter Bunny! I've still got a chesty cough from last weekend. I went for the speed session on wednesday thinking I felt better but all it did was set me off again. Not running today but I'll see if the 12 miler will be ok tommorow. The lack of running shouldn't affect the big day too much should it?
Latest weather on metcheck is a nice 11C with light rain/showers clearing.
I've woken up this morning with an acute sore throat (actually woke up at about 4 o'clock with it and didn't get much sleep after that). Currently pouring extreme amounts of blackcurrant squash down my throat. Fingers crossed.
6,4,3 to go.
WildeRover
42100
Wilde Rover congrats on the amount you've raised. Ive raised about £600 but got place by ballot so at least it's a bit extra for cancer research.
Had nice gentle 4 miles ysterday followed by a good massage, got rid of a few knots in legs they feel pretty good this morning. 12miles pm today.
Bum bag order seems to have disappeared so looks like my highly unfashionable leather bag will be used. nevermind i wear under my shirt.
not long now 6days 22hrs
Happy running to every one today - last 'long' one till the big day - I am off to pack now as I am coming to London regardless of how the shin fares.
Gymbunny, very sensible not to run til physio has a look.
Wroot and WR, try your pharmacy for propolis (with echinacea if they have it), its great for upper resp/throat problems as well as a general 'kick the immune system up a notch' natural remedy. It starts to work almost immediately you take it. I'm bolstering up this week with echinacea and B complex.
I'm still off running so envy all you who are enjoying the short runs these days. I'm doing hot and cold treatments, massaging with ketoprofin and doing gentle stretching. Hoping and hoping that 7 more days will fix it enough to run the distance.
Is anyone doing the expo on friday afternoon?
Thanks I'll try this stuff. I'm doing Expo Friday afternoon - about 3ish. I'm travelling down Fri morning, check into hotel so not sure what time I'll get there.
Throat is getting worse - hitting the echinacea and now crossing fingers and toes.
WildeRover
42100
Couple more runs of 3 or 4 miles in the week, but more stretching than running.
Best of luck to you all next week. See you all at the finish line.
oh well i guess this means i'll feel bad about today and make sure I do my runs on Tues and Weds.