Easter Bunny 10km

ImRio

that mileage sounds high to me! I am a 15 mile a week girl!!


I never take offence!! I knew non was intended!! )

[Deleted User]

Well up to the point of the accident I averaged 30 a week..

So if everything happens for a reason, what was the reason...?

I mean apart from the fact some **** couldn't drive properly!

ImRio

So that you could take some time out to re-assess and come back stronger for your pb.
Gives you a chance to put life into perspective too and start living every day. Life is for being happy in!

[Deleted User]

I guess I have un-done and re thought the plan but maybe that was for other reasons. The 10K is/was always the goal for me and everything else is just for fun, a bonus. Think if I were to go say 68/<69 at Salisbury 10M I'd have to think seriously again at what to do.

I absolutely agree with your last comment!

So why didn't we meet up at Longleat?

ImRio

No idea. I couldnt remember numbers and where we were supposed to be meeting - and not knowing what anyone looked like I didnt want to walk up to groups of people and say "Hi are you RD or DB?!" Thought I would have got some very strange looks!!

Boffin

...you mean you managed to miss a continuously running blue man!

ImRio

Yep!!
Was trying to look out for loose lions!

Boffin

Do only little blue men run away from lions? - Are they a renowned treat for hungry lions on the loose??

[Deleted User]

Hi Boff

Well Monday should be easy..

Apart from maybe one or two low flying choppers. Plenty of parking etc.

I'm hoping to be in nick for a good time, scoff my egg and then run back and encourage you to the line.

Boff - what you going for...timewise not egg!

ImRio

can you really eat an egg that quick then DB or are you insinuating that I am slow ;o)

Boffin

<Boff ducks in case projectiles start to fly...>

DB, not sure of time yet, will have to sit down and think about it... I always run without any particular plan and see what happens - upshot is I never work as hard as I could.

PB for a 10k for me is around 50 minutes, just shy I think?

...I'll have a thunk!

[Deleted User]

Gosh no!

I want to run back to the car first, get changed and then trot back to the 8km marker....

<<<<prepare to dive>>>>

[Deleted User]

<<<peers in>>>

I was only joking!

But it'd be good to cross the line, get egg and head back to wherever to cheer you both on!

ImRio

I know you will have time to eat your egg, a leisurely shower and change and still be back in time to see me cross the line!!! ;o)

[Deleted User]

No, I'm coming to get you and pull you all the way to the line!

ImRio

Good think I will need it!!


Going to be giving myself a good talking too over the next couple of days!!

[Deleted User]

How can someone so positive be doubting her ability?

What do you need to talk to yourself about?...if that's not being too nosey!

ImRio

I am positive that I can do it but just need to convince myself that when the going is tough I can run through it!

I am very much a wimp.
not good at the mind over matter stuff!

[Deleted User]

<< de-lurks >>

RIO! You have run marathons - Of course you are good at the mind over matter stuff. You are a fab runner and I have every confidence that you will smash that PB on Monday.

<< re-lurks >>

ImRio

Yes I know I can do it but I also know that I tell myself that I can walk when I dont need to because I am feeling a bit tired!!!

[Deleted User]

<<<wake up, DB9, wake up>>>

"Think my head is playing up after the accident ...getting blurred vision doc, I can see Rio AND Oatcake"...

ImRio

It does happen!!

Boffin

How are you feeling with your FLM prep Rio? If you are going good then by all means kick yourself in the but (before DB does!) to keep going and slaughter the PB - However, do keep in mind the bigger picture... FLM is only 6 days after the Bunny and you are well into taper now..

[Deleted User]

Wise words Boffin.

Rio - have a ball on Monday, enjoy yourself - I know you will.

ImRio

I know Boff that is why I am torn. My hamstring is still a bit tight but will be going to chiropractor on Wednesday so that will sort out my restrictions a bit.

Feel good when I run. But I always start off feeling ready and fired and then get to about 4-5 miles and lose the will to live!

Bit different for the marathon it sets in then around 18 miles but its kind of in proportion to the length of the race I do. In a half its at around 10 miles. My head starts telling my body it cant run any further and just has to walk!!

[Deleted User]

That's your marathon head Rio.

10K is a different game. It is going to hurt and you will get through. I will be there and have a strong bungee to pull you!

Boffin

Oatcake, are you coming to the Bunny? - If not, why not ) - what do you know we don't!!

<Boff wonders if tidal wave (big one to reach Yeovilton) is on its way>

Boffin

Rio, I know exactly what you mean. It is pure mindgames, and awfuly hard to overcome.

They (mindgames) always hit me in the first third and last third of every race. The first third I am convinced I am going too fast and my legs are too tired (usually because I have not warmed up enough before hand). In the last third I have usually just picked up the pace and am beginning to suffer - then I start questioning why I'm doint this to myself, where is the end, and never again etc etc.

Then I get withing 200m of the finish and put on a mad sprint to the end - if I had worked to teh correct pace, I wouldn't be able to spring that hard at the end!

Boffin

....maybe I should proof read before posting??

ImRio

But I am a wimp and dont like pain!!



That is obviously why I dont do as well as I should then! Note to self - Must expect pain (what doesnt kill you makes you stronger!!)




Boff nice weather for Yeovilton!