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but seriously - well done..
I posted on this thread way back and I've not been in here for months, mainly over on Fetcheveryone.
I'm in this event too, hoping to go under 4h 30m, would love to manage under 4h 15m but I'll settle to finish in one piece.
I also got the message from the embassy (twice, from different people). Maybe the under-18 thing is only for foreigners??
I'm leaving tomorrow morning for Cornell, via Detroit. I've packed lots of running gear, for all those tapering runs I'll be doing over the next 10 days or so.
AndreaB - have fun acclimatising in the US!
I've broken my bum.
Or at least, that is what it feels like. Lesson to be learnt? Don't run on a tiled floor in flip-flops and expect to avoid a pratfall. Or to fall like a prat.
At least all these Dubai takeaways made it a soft(er) landing, but boy does it hurt! Bit stiff today but walking round Karama loosened it up, so hopefully I'll get a long run in tomorrow after work
Karama was full of bounty, lots of 'genuine fakes' (as they're described by vendors), hopefully the watch I bought won't turn my wrist green or the lady's new 'Gucci' handbag won't disintergrate in rain.
Anyway, hopefully everyone's running is going better than mine!
Ben
Love the "genuine fakes" as well - very postmodern..
No running today - I'm exhausted - and determined not to arrive in Chicago as exhausted as I was in NYC last year. Even if it means missing a day's running... We'll see how things are tomorrow. I've got to be at the end of my audiobook soon right? It just goes ON and ON...
Where do you get your audiobooks? Great idea for a long run!
embarassing running stories - I run on a farm so always assume I am alone .. recently nature called on a long run and I obliged only to be faced with a gamekeeper and his helper who came round the corner on the track to feed some pheasants.. I just yanked up my shorts and ran - I couldn't think of any dignified way out of this..
Caz - I'm Balham Bouncer from Fetch. Good to see you found us over here!
Ben - that butt injury sounds painful. Ouch! I did the Bushy Park Time Trial this morning - lovely weather and this marathon trining is paying off, as I've got a shiny new 5K PB (12 sec improvement to 18:20)
Better head to bed. Race number two in the morning!
Hope the glute sorts itself out, Ben. Ouch! Sort of thing that running might help sort it? A recovery run?
Didn't run today. Only 4 miles this week, after the marathon last week. Might get out for a few miles Sunday am.
I suppose I should take it easy for a few days? Should I skip today's 12 miler? What do you think?
Oh no, dieselgirl, get the masks on! Hehe, I'd be tempted to rest up. You've already put in a fair few long runs so missing or doing less than 12 miles this close shouldn't have a massive bearing.
Well done on the PB, Paul. Super quick! Are you a member of one of the clubs local to Bushy? Hope today's race went well,
Ben
Hot Orange Juice, honey and grated ginger is a good cold remedy. if you're prone to throat infections, get some Dequadin sweeties from the Pharmacy. They got me throught this year's FLM taper too!
The taper can begin.
My advice is get on with the rest of your taper. Forget your 12 mile run. It's better to have a sore throat now than in a fortnight's time.
Anyone got any advice on feeding stations? I think they're every 2 miles, so I was thinking of alternating water and gatorade. Any ideas?
NO TRAINING FOR ME THIS WEEKEND!!!!!!!!!
I've been moving house. This has been and AWFUL experience, but I reckon wy Quads and Gluts have taken one hell of a pounding and it should stand me in good stead for the marathon.
If I can get out of bed tomorrow morning, I'll be doing an early one. More likely Bacon Butties in bed tho.
Diesel, do the rest of your taper...don't think about it, and it's as if it never happened.
I think an old Blackadder IV quote states,
"That's the spirit, George. If nothing else, a total refusal to look facts in the face will see us through!!!!"
Champers: With regards to water and Gatorade, I found that listening to my body on the new york marathon was best, rather than sticking to a preconceived plan, but a 50 50 split was about right.
Well as I have no running news today, about:
Tip for Chicago no. 203: visit the Shedd Aquarium for a chilled out pre or post-race stroll (it's very near the Expo too)
Ben
Kingston went well yesterday. Plan was to do the first 8 miles in 54 mins and the second 8 in 50 mins (marathon pace). Predictably I couldn't hold myself back quite as much as I planned in the first 8 miles and did 52 mins, but it felt quite easy so I wasn't too bothered. The second 8 I was more or less spot on my planned 50 mins.
Just need to add a 63 min 10.2 miles on the end of that! Sounds daunting but hopefully after the taper it should be doable - I did a hard 10M run on Saturday which probably cost me a bit on Sunday. Not entirely convinced though.
Well done Padams, sounds like the Kingston course treated you well (that stretch along the river leading to Hampton Court is great).
Anyone else want to join me and stop for a burger at the halfway point in Chicago?
I'll get a few pitchers of Bud, it's pretty watered-down beer so that's got to be hydrating, surely?
How's the moving, Jimbob?
Its official - I have a cold so off the running yesterday, may go for a slow 5 miles at club tonight as I find it sweats the bugs out more quickly. Got to be on top form for Cabbage Patch 10 on Sunday.
Bloke's legs are in a right and while I'm thinking I can get a good sub 4.30, he's not sure whether he'll even get under 4.20 (current PB) and there's a very real risk of me beating him. So - marriage ettiquette. If he's at the side of the road having ankles strapped up by St Johns (or equiv), should I carry on doing my own thing or help? Hmmm.
Incidentally, years ago, A shopkeeper and I were at loggerheads somewhere in Downtown LA - I was trying to buy Sellotape and she had no idea what I was talking about. Realised they only know it as Scotch Tape. So, to save me and hassle during the race, is Vaseline still Vaseline in America?
About beating bloke - see how the mood takes you at the moment.. Mine is not marathon fit yet - I know that when we do finally get to a start together the competition will be bloody.. Probably what I need to run faster actually. It's between you and your conscience .
Vaseline IS Vaseline I think .. though I'll be bringing my trusty Bodyglide to deal with chub rub.