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Calm down everyone, few deep breaths!
It's not going to hurt and you will get a pb.
Remember I am in total awe of you running a marathon...10Ks are simple for you. You just have to move out of your comfort zone for a small amount of time and you'll be home....
Running a fast marathon in say 3 hours is an accomplishment - but they are only on their feet for 3 hours, runners taking 6 or more hours are out their for an awful long time and deserve respect.
It's not how fast or slow you run, but going out there and doing the best you can on the day. If you get to the end and feel up for a 5k straight away, then maybe you can feel a bit disappointed in yourself - but if you give it what you have got, then be rightfully proud of yourself
A final point - I guarantee that if I were to run FLM next weekend, then you would beat me big time. The event itself is testament to the serious training commitment in the weeks leading up to the event.
<Boff gets of his soapbox...>
Except Longleat! First time I think I almost gave it everything.
I love the running but have never been competitive even with myself. My sense of achievment is actually completing despite of myself!
Also, I will take the opportunity to advise you that you may need to run this 10k faster than usual if you want your egg.
Apparently someone in their wisdom is putting me on egg-handing out duty at the finish.
As I am a world champion chocaholic, running fast is advisable or all you will find at the finish is a fat, bloated Sweetie with chocolate all round her face!!
I ran <40 at Salisbury and I was so "over the moon" I ran screaming to my children that were watching - but I was flat out on empty - you ask RD!
You'd beat me in the marathon if I stood shoulder to shoulder with you next week.
But I'll be watching you.
Post race euphoria? Never suffered from that!
Usually post race - wish I hadnt walked that bit I am sure I could have gone quicker there! etc
Rio - you shouldn't be getting doubts. You're in super condition for the marathon and YOU WILL achieve your goals that day.
The Bunny is just a walk in the park. Treat it like a normal 6 mile training session, chunk it like you would the marathon. My guess is that you'll get to half way in under 30 and go on from there.
I will achieve a pb of that I am sure!
Those mind devils want shooting!!! lol
The stupid thing is I often run better in training than I do in a race?!
"this is just a training session"
Off to practice now. have to keep thinking that all the way round I suppose - and it is kind of true for Monday anyway
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!!
Sarah
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Struggling to take a positive out of my trot out tonight - just a 3 miler in 20.00 - feel lethargic and that's prob due to the cold I have but hammy feels tight.
The k splits varied by a max of 7 seconds and most were within 3 of each other.
DB that is an ok time for 3 miles. Remember that your body has been through a lot these last few weeks and you are now pushing it quite hard. It probably is telling you to back off again!
The 10% rule is there for a reason.
Have a rest day and you will be ok. Even more important if you have a cold!
Mutual hammy rubbing on Monday?
Mak that was a great time! I went out for my run over the mountain last night 5k in 33 mins. Not a record for me but it was very windy and even running down hill felt like running back up it!
We're going to look like a pair of disorientated Eskimo's on Monday with all the rubbing..hope I deliver the weather!!
MF - flying! Good pacing too. Not sure what to go for but think I'll get thru the first 5 and then see how I feel. May be using you as pace man.
Making sure there's a 70% dark chocolate egg for a pb...that might be beyond even me!
have to get a pb to make sure there are eggs left for OH. He wont be happy if I miss out on one!! (Bribery!)
...Oh, and mustn't forget the Boffettes!
News from the top... the eggs are in, ready and waiting:)
(hope hamstring and back hold out)
(of course they will be just fine! managed Caerphilly mountain yesterday!!! - note to self!)