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You're fortunate that you've got another chance in 3 weeks.
Once you're feeling better you'll put this behind you and move on.
Big G-It's even less than that,first time I broke 3:30 was 17 months ago to the day in Hull and I've done it 10 times since now,intact 10 races between 3:07 and 3:29 is quite consistent really.
As a total aside, would you recommend Saville in terms of the organisation, course etc? I see it's the same major sponsor as Barcelona and also San Sebastian.
Very easy expo,its a bit out the city but easy enough to get to,and great baggage drop and pick up despite 13500 runners,also love the fact you get a jacket rather than tshirt.
Keep doing your ITB stretches, they really help. Go for a walk tomorrow to help your legs recover.
4 safety pins for each race number next time
Cal - your legs OK?
7 miles this morning, very windy with light rain/drizzle but nice and mild. Tough run for me as my legs are very tired, glycogen depleted after the gym yesterday.
Ian - Unlucky, recover well. To finish in 3:22 having had a bad second half though is a really good result, shows you were in good shape.
Cal - Good parkrun and HM weekend combo. Tough conditions, but a good result.
Rcouture - Great PB.
After not doing marathons last year to focus on getting faster over shorter distances (P&L training plans), which didn't work as I missed both my 10k and HM PB's by a few seconds I wasn't sure what to expect for Wokingham. Training had been going well, but I wasn't tapering and after 66 miles the previous week and a 15m MLR on Thursday, I didn't really know if a PB was on or not, I felt fit but not fast as LT runs had been slower in training than when doing P&L last year.
Anyway drove down on Saturday evening, so a 2 mile warm up from the hotel to the start before hanging around the baggage tent before dropping my stuff at the latest possible moment! Gathered around the 1:25 pacer at the start, thinking that I'd run with them till about 10 miles and see what I had left.
We are off, it's busy but first mile too fast, but had settled at the back of the group, however after a couple of miles it was too busy with the group and I couldn't run my natural stride, so pushed my way around the side of the group to go on ahead. First 3 miles in 6:15/6:21/6:10, too fast, hoping it doesn't come back to bite me later!!
The good thing about Wokey is there are always people to run with as it's got good quality field. So latched on to a few others to knock off a few miles with, feeling good with lots of space 6:28/6:15/6:30. Was running with a guy training for his first marathon, Copenhagen in May, with a PB of 1:26, who looked to be on for a good PB.
Kept catching other runners, so always had someone different to run with, caught up with another group around 9 miles and lost the Copenhagen marathon guy as I decided to pass the group as I had to keep chopping my stride and he didn't follow! Through 10 miles in 1:03:23 (Strava) 6:21/6:21/6:29/6:14. Right then a 20 minute parkrun to finish for a nice PB!!
Mile 11 had a few inclines and it was now getting tough 6:40, still running with a few people, but needing to push as 6:40 was too slow! Pushed on through mile 12 at 6:22, trying to work out what my finish time might be, brain not really working, but knew I didn't have long to run, still picking people off, but the last 1km felt really tough coming back towards the park, mile done 6:25, turned the corner into the park, loads of runners ahead, push hard for the sprint finish (these shoes are good!!), crossed the line with gun time under 1:24, so knew I had a PB.....watch said 1:23:26 (which was official result), so a 58 second PB. Chuffed with that, a 1.3 mile cool down back to hotel to shower and checkout and drive home! 16 miles for the day and 58 miles for the week.
Seems to me that was a much stronger run from you this time so bodes well for your marathon later this year.
I take it weather conditions were good and no floods to run through?
Shades - No flooding, just a few puddles. Wind was bad in places, but I did try to shield myself at times! Was tough going over motorway bridges with the sideways wind.
Yes, felt strong for most of the run, whereas last time out faded badly, benefits of 20 mile long runs I guess!
Shades - legs aren't too bad, a bit tight - left glute/ham particularly. However, I do am a bit worried about my foot. It's been achey off and on (mostly around the outside) but I now have a little bruised bump under the arch. I found it yesterday when I went to give myself a massage in the bath after the race. It's quite sore to the touch and a bit achey overall although I can walk on it (I've just been to the gym and did 35 minutes on the elliptical as well as some weights and glute stuff). I don't remember stepping on a rock or anything so not sure what it is. I've emailed my physio for an appointment anyway.
Well done on your PB Steve, sounds like you could have done even better given a clean run at it!
Looks like there were a couple of hard races in there, I've no real experience to draw on but all I'd say is that the races I've learned most from are the rubbish ones!
I done 16 miles on Sunday, I had sun, snow, gale force winds but I got it done, even though I wasn't in the mood.
I have a very sore left foot today and my legs feel quite tired for the first time since the start of my plan.
Cozy-Well done on the 16.
Last point on Seville,I tried beetshots again so it is definitely the last time I try it as that's 3 races now and they are the 3 most disappointing races in the last couple of years,might not be linked but it will be in my head so not taking any chances.
72 miles for me last week, including the marathon, so 46 miles of training in a marathon week is good for me - I don’t do that many in a week that contains a marathon very often at all.
Thoughts turning to this weekend, which is a walking event. What’s the weather going to be, what clothes to take, what shoes to wear, etc? I’ve been warned by Mowzer on Facebook not to take it lightly so although it’ll be slow (I’m walking it) I know it’s going to be a different challenge. I did walk around 15miles in January on a hilly and fairly muddy route so hoping I’ll be ok. Hoping to get a parkrun in on the way up and then meeting my friend for dinner on the Saturday night. It’s hard to estimate how long it’ll take but I’m guessing 8hrs as an absolute minimum (it starts at 8am).
Cal - I saw a few Chaser vests about. Course is nice, not flat but fast. Going over the motorway bridges felt tough towards the end, but I guess it always would at 11 miles in!! I'd do it again if it fitted with my training.
Cal - that lump seems a bit strange, I've no idea what that could be, doesn't seem a usual location for a bursa. Hope you get a prompt appointment.
Cozy - well done on the 16 miles. What's the matter with your foot?
Did you get around to checking your training paces against my figures last week? I'm afraid you will get tired legs as the distance increases but even more so if you're running too fast. Enjoy the step back in distance this coming weekend.
Rcouture - keep using that golf ball, it does help.
Ian - well you gave the beet shots a fair trial, think of the money you'll save plus they're not exactly tasty.
I'm just watching the lunchtime news and revelations about Farah changing his statement and admitting he did receive L-Carnitine injection pre London marathon.
Panorama tonight BBC 1
Shades - I'm not very sure, but I think it's just a wee bit of pain from the distance I was doing, every long run is now my longest ever run, so I guess I need to get used to it.
I did convert, I was at 9:12 pace, I think that was ok.
I have my half marathon a week on Sunday so I moved my 18 miles to this weekend!
Still struggling with stomach issues to some extent, made it round my 16 miles ... just!
Unbelievably that guy Fudge lied as well, he was sent to Switzerland to collect it and says he didn't remember doing that until Farah fessed up then Fudge changed his statement too. UKA does not come out of this well either.
Farah's team have declined to comment...
Also there was a quote from a Farah lawyer/representative who said that it was irrelevant if some people think what he's done is against the "spirit of the law". It reminds me of all those times when Farah (and others) say "I've never failed a drugs test". That may be true, but it's not the same as saying "I've never taken drugs". Not looking good.
Cancel the 18 miler this weekend, you have a sore foot, if you're painfree do 10 or 12 miles. When you do your half that's easily equivalent to a 16 or 17 mile run and you can always do a couple of gentle miles after the race if you want to top the mileage up though it's not necessary.
Thanks Shades - I'm getting there, I'm slowing down.
I have my daughters christening on Saturday so if I do a 10 that'll allow me to squeeze the run in on the morning .... if pain free.