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I'm knackered today too - think I'll have to quit the Body Conditioning class as well as running on Thursdays 'til November.
The most enjoyable part of the NY marathon for me was cheering on the 4.30 / 5 hour finishers at the 26 mile mark
We still finish and yes i agree it's good to cheer folks on and watch the finishers. Glad to hear chicago will be cheering us across the line!
Race for me Sunday the Glasgow Half Marathon at marathon pace so aiming for 2-2hrs 5mins. Happy long runs to you all...
Zed
Apparently the crowd support dwindles between miles 20 and 24 and there's a "hill" near the finish. Can anybody confirm this?
They're very hard at first but results were fairly rapid and I subsequently started training in NB1221's (now superseded by the 1222)which were recommended by a sports physio.
I can't imagine there being any hills in Chicago from a previous visit to the place but does anybody know differently?
They mention the 'hill' at mile 26 on the US Runner's World forum here
http://forums.runnersworld.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/493106038/m/348103288
but I should think it's just a short incline. It's good knowing it's going to be there though.
Have a look at the 'Tips, strategies...' thread - I found there were a couple of things worth knowing.
So basically don't worry about the hill at all - this is by far the flattest race I have ever done.
Not looking forward to the 22 miler I am meant to be doing on Sunday! Had a good tempo run yesterday though, so seems to be going OK still.
Good luck with the long run. I can't wait to start doing mine again!!
Just realised I didn't answer half of your question - the support does dwindle a bit between 20 and 24 miles, but there are still some people there, plus they have this New Balance final 5 thing (music and other entertainment in the last 5 miles)and if you're anything like me you will be counting down the miles to the finish by then. The support around the rest of the course is brilliant, especially when you come back near the start/finish at the halfway point.
Looking forward to crazy American support on the course as was told they are a little mad.
Please let's not talk injuries folks...:->
Zed
16miles for me tomorrow and my work colleague has a stinking cold so I'm trying to keep my distance but its hard.....
Re the slower pace, I just meant that I'll be slower than the sub-2.45ers as I'm aiming for 4 hours. The great thing about running is that you compete against yourself and do what you can on the day. Finishing a marathon is a major achievement that most of the population will never be able to experience - when I'm coming to the final miles of one, I always think that, whatever happens at that stage, I'll probably be able to finish, even if I have to walk.
Will try to run for 2.5 hours tomorrow. Have a good training weekend everyone.
Hope everyone else's long run went/goes well.
did Chicago last year.Really fab event,fast flat,reasonably warm.Expo superb,packed tothe gills with star names.Got to meet Deena Kastor,Constatina deetu,John The Penguin Bigham,Legendary coach Hal Higdon,Former London winner Steve Jones,Khalid Khanouchi..the list goes on.Flew out thursday after finding hotel flight package on lastminute.com.Imagine my joy at realising the hotel was at the same venue as the expo!foundcould have done with more time to acclimatiseafter a tortueous journey though.The race support is awesome,loads of bands and cheering crews.the course is enjoyable giving a nice overview of the city..one of the highlites being the gay quater!wait and see!well worth getting the slighlty over priced dvd of the race,expensive but superbly done.Great medal,long sleeve t,loads of freebies,ice bags,cold beer,and massage at the end.Great buzz not unlike New York.well worth going to the post race bash at the pier(which is a bloody lond walk to the end!)loads free grub,bands and beer.The city really embraces the race,dont worry about the hill!its a gentle slope so close to home it barely matters.
enjoy all and good luck.You wont be dissapointed
I did the Kent Coastal half marathon yesterday, which was really enjoyable. The course is hands down the toughest half course I've seen. Big hills throughout and an evil wind off the sea. My PB is 1:23:47 and I was absolutely delighted to just break 1:30 - 1:29:41. In the first mile I told myself to forget a PB and hoped to some in sub-1:30. Came 18th out of 330.
Paul Adams - I'm a bit shocked to hear you've done all your 20m+ runs!! I've only done one (21m) so far. Arrggghhh!!!
Lesson learnt.
E - I know how you feel, it was really muggy yesterday and I sweated loads. My dad cycled with me so I didn't have to carry water, but then he got a puncture at around 14 miles. He caught up again 5 miles later, by which time I was struggling. As soon as I drank the water when he caught up I felt much better almost instantly.
Did marathon pace half in 2hr 3mins in Glasgow drizzle yesterday. thinking of doing Aberfeldy this sunday and then the Dava 16 mile up north the weekend after. My 20 miler is in 4 weeks and the last and only one before the full 26.2
Speed session tomorrow at 6am so better get to bed...
Zed
Tomorrow morning's 6 miler might have to become 10 miles...
I am eating loads just now - excuse being mileage will eat it up...
Garmin says 5704 calories burnt last week!!!
Cookies - at least 5!!!
Zed
What a good feeling to finish and be pleased with your time, usually I think my times are pants.
It has given my new confidence that if I keep training hard I can get below the dreaded four hour mark!
Right bed now as early run in the morning.
Karen
Rest of you - sounds like everyone's on track at the moment? And 5 cookies? That's nothing .. really!
Training on Hal Higdon's Intermediate 1 so only have 2 20 milers - next week and in 3 weeks - but applaud those who are doing more. Someone said earlier that everyone's achievement is pretty impressive, regardlesss of time. I'm also very impressed by the dedication to training here - that also sets you apart from most mortals. Keep up the good work and don't overdo it. Finally - Lofters - excellent work!
Getting excited though - Mum's got her dollars already while exchange rate is good!
Diesel - if you have the discipline to follow a training plan I'm very jealous! Well done.
Just ran 6.5 miles into work and the legs are really hurting after Sunday's hilly half marathon. It made me wish that I had done a short recovery run yesterday. Oh well - I'll learn for next time
Legs complained a bit this morning but told them to get a grip and they came good.
Like you dieselgirl I was worried Chicago wouldn't match up to NYC but after Saint Chris's comments sounds as if it will - excellent.
Well done everyone who raced at the weekend, sounds like some good results all round. Really looking forward to it now, just not looking forward to the next few weeks of training!