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stevemac, nothing too wrong with the cross training, the low impact cycling wont do any harm now and again.
Shades, the more I think about the sleeper service the more I discard the idea. I've got to remember I'm getting older and can't just perform on limited sleep. Will see how the next couple of weeks go with PF and will book something if the train prices not gone up.
Ian, can't believe only 6 weeks to Manchester, glad I deferred my place as no chance making it. Would the coach be National express, I've not looked at the offer so don't know any of the details https://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/national-express-limited-1?cid=UK_AFF_5600_225_5383_1&utm_medium=afl&utm_campaign=206616&utm_source=GPN&sid=1720278412&mediaId=1379993&subs_group=afl
Big G hope you had a good trip despite the disappointment, good choice not running as it wouldn't make the medal count any extra. Hope theres no trouble with the flights home.
Cal fingers crossed Brexit has little impact, I hope that the boarder controls don't make a thing of it just to be awkward.
Yesterday did a kettlebell class and spin class, the foot is feeling stronger, planning an easy slow 3-4 mile run before a spin class tonight.
Rob-Thanks for the link but only valid until April.
Shades-I have plenty of time on the Friday so happy to coach it,not so much on the way back as I will need to stretch my legs and train is easier to walk up and down.Due to last year's timetables being rubbish they aren't releasing cheap tickets as early now,it's currently about 8 weeks in advance,not 12,so up until end of April is currently out,looking at that weekend I can coach from Crewe to Exeter,then a train to NA,and train back to Crewe for £66,rather than 120 train alone.Its an easy drive to Crewe from mine,so will keep an eye out for when the train fares are released.
Kettlebell classes are a brilliant work out.
Big G - your current car insurance should automatically have you covered for a Green Card but I'm sure your insurance company will advise if you need a physical document. I would guess that any delays you might have would be on your return trip.
I'm travelling on Brexit day too, but only to Wales so not expecting any problems there
Ian - yes, you could spend Friday on the coach doing your carbo loading
Decided to do my hilly loops today,wasn't expecting too much after my heavy mileage the last 5 days but somehow, the effort section averaged 6 secs/mile quicker than when I did it before GC.I need a 4 s/m improvement from GC to Manchester,so pretty happy
I also need to make doubly sure I have everything I need for driving in France as I have visions of the police setting up camp in Dunkirk checking cars as they got off the ferry on Brexit Day, to ensure everything is in order. Breathalyser, fluorescent vests, set of bulbs, warning triangle are required to drive in France - I have everything but my breathalyser may be out of date so need to double check it. I’ve never been stopped whilst driving there but on occasion I believe they do have a more rigorous check of random cars so I don’t want to get caught out!
I'm sure you'll find the 4s/m that you need. Manchester should be cooler than GC and that will help.
I remember you had a tortuous start to last year.
Big G- I don't blame you for being so well organised and ensuring that you have everything that you legally need for driving in EU. There's bound to be some jobsworth that might try to make an example of you.
Not sure what to run tomorrow,somehow my legs still feel really strong,would another 20 be too much?or should I do 15-16
There is a Premier Inn at the Racecourse, that has a Beefeater but as it's fairly new I guess the rooms are soundproofed. It's just a risk re noise when staying on licensed premises. I stayed at the Plume of Feathers at Princetown for DD once and they gave me a room right over the bar.
It's up to you re your long run but 15/16 would be enough. You need a race, you're raring to go!
Shades I do enjoy kettlebells for that reason too. I have also booked a room at the keyberry for convenience in the morning.
Big G, I'm sure after Brexit the french will see a British car they'll make extra random checks for fun!
3.7 miles and spin last night, foot felt a bit tight last night but seems okay this morning. Going to do some stretching this morning, had contemplated a run but don't want to overdo it.
Circuits this morning was most enjoyable.
Ian - the undergrad was at circuits but we didn't get a chance for a natter so I'll try and ask her next week about the science available on cramps/vinegar.
As for Brexit day, I am also travelling for work 10 miles Stevenage to Hertford, they don't need much of an excuse to cancel/ delay my trains so they'll probably use Brexit.
LLHM have finally officially announced the pacers, my facebook timeline is full from the support page for LLHM, started to get a tiny bit excited about it, seems to have came at the right time as I start running again.
10 miles this morning, recovery pace. Achilles was grumpy. My physio's manipulations normally work like magic, but not this time unfortunately. I think my calves are probably super tight from the 22 on Sunday. Knee isn't bad now but I skipped inferno pilates today. Don't want to push my luck. Body's rather tired, I think.
After debating going long again today I decided to take a rest day,don't like doing it on a day off as it seems a waste,but achilles is sore and I've done 65 in the last 6 days so a rest will do me good,doing exciting stuff like washing the car,planning work rota's etc instead,at least I can sit in the garden doing them which seems crazy in February
Cal well done on listening to the body and resting, no point overdoing it this late into the marathon training.
Ian I'm pacing 2hr 15, which is 10.18 per mile which will be the challenge. Also I haven't ran for more than 2 hours since July! Hope you enjoy your day off.
Have taken the plunge, bought train tickets for DD! £59.50 return from Hertford, Arrives NA 1331 on the Friday and leave at 2005 on Saturday.
Ian - it's lovely weather for Feb, enjoy it. I even thought about washing my car then remembered it's booked in for a service on Friday and I always get a free wash and hoover then.
65 miles in 6 days is great training but don't push your luck with that achilles.
Robert - that's great news you've booked your travel for DD. 😀 That seems like a very good price too.
Can't believe it's end of Feb already
However, it's also time to crack on with the new house. There's not loads and loads to do, but I've given myself a timescale of getting it done by mid-March, so I need to get on with it. Some of the rooms need painting, the hall/landing needs recarpetting and there are other bits and pieces that need doing too. I'll try and fit it all in between the next two marathons
Looking (a long way) ahead, I'm becoming very slightly concerned about numbers of marathons. I've only done two this year, and had to pull out of another two (Wrexham, and obviously Malta) so I'm still on 59 at the moment. A long term (and not confirmed in any way!) plan is to line up Cornish 2020 as my 100th, but really I feel I need to get to 80+ by the end of this year to have that as a chance, whereas my current plan has me up to about 78. I know from last year that I can always squeeze another couple in if I have to, so hopefully things will work out but I need to remain injury free too. If it doesn't happen at Cornish 2020, it's no big deal I suppose, but I like having a very rough plan in mind at least. Even if I do fall short of 80+ this year, I'm still not going back to MK for Enigma events this year though!
Just feeling a bit low regarding the running - don't know if it's post-holdiay blues or what it is, and I know I'm lucky to at least be able to run (apologies for moaning to those on the injury bench!) but hopefully I'll bounce out of it again soon.
When planning for your 100th I would suggest that you have a generous 4 weeks or so in hand so that colds/injuries/unforseen circumstances won't stop you doing your 100th on your chosen day.
I had to cram a few in with some doubles to get my plans for my 100th to work out right. I had contacted a couple of race directors and asked if I needed a place last minute could they oblige, they agreed but I didn't need them. So I had a clear 4 weeks from 99 to do some training, I wanted to have a good race and I did, running my 3rd or 4th fastest time. But the cramming was tough, particularly when I did a 33 mile ultra on the Saturday on the hottest day in Wiltshire for 50 years, I had to stop on route and have some sweet tea as I was feeling sick. I finished but couldn't eat that evening and had to drive to Wales to do a marathon the next day.
Anyway not long until your next marathon so hopefully that will restore your mojo.
Hope the move goes well, lots to do!
Not easy to know how tough a class is going to be. We were expecting another stretchy Pilates class today but the instructor went off at a tangent and it ended up being really tough, but good.
Hope you get over the niggles and tiredness soon.
Sounds like you had a busy period trying to squeeze them in for your 100th - that sounds very tough doing the ultra and then the marathon the day after in hot conditions. If mine doesn't happen at Cornish 2020 I may go for NDVM the following year, or just go abroad in the March and do it at somewhere like Barca. I know there wouldn't be anyone there to celebrate it with me, but I loved that race last year - although my time was slightly disappointing, that race was a big highlight of my year.
OH was asking me if I was disappointed about Malta Marathon. I am in that I went all that way for it to be cancelled on the Saturday night so yes, it's disappointing especially as I'd been overdoing it on the carb loading
I have a bit of a dilemma too for my 400th. As I missed 9 races last year I'm now on 375 and if I don't miss any this year then my 400th will fall on or around DD next year and I'm not sure I want that as I might not make the cut off. But that number is not that special so I'll just wait to see how 2019 goes before deciding what to do.
The Running Miles guys are just the sort that would give you a last minute place should you need it.
Re Malta, still on my to do list, as are so many others. But don't think it's possible from Exeter as isn't that route seasonal and marathon is too early.
As for me,bad few days,I tool yesterday as a rest asbo wasn't feeling great,legs sore and a slight sore throat,well today it's turned into a monster sore throat,coughing and sputtering and all the other things that go with it,best mileage week ever last week,now this.I wanted 3x50 mile weeks but that isn't happening now.
Ian, bad news about the cold
I haven't done Barcelona as from down here the flights have always been a bit expensive for marathon weekend. Barcelona is a very popular race with the Brits and that's reflected in the price for that weekend.
Big G - I heard Malta from Exeter was seasonal only. The time I was due to go we had very reasonable flights from Gatwick with easyJet. Gatwick can be a pain to get to though.