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Don't worry about the time limit next Sunday I think I'm still down to be the sweeper and I've got all day if need be.(I'm sure it won't) I don't know if I'm even going to get around the course,I might have to borrow a bike half way from someone as I haven't done anywhere near 20 miles this year.
Well done also to Tubsterr every mile counts I bet there are lots who have entered the FLM as a bet or likewize who haven't even got out there running shoes yet!
Like Sarah the first 7 were ok but after that it got progressively worse. But saying that, i couldn't have walked another step after last weeks 12 asnd this week i felt the same after 14. The mind is so powerful!
Also does anyone know the distance of Richmond park? I've been told that two laps are either 14 or 16 miles and is it really hilly?
Richmond Park - on the track outside the road is about 7.25 miles. So two laps is about 14.5 miles. There are a couple of hills, but it is generally flat.
Very sorry to hear your news. Even if it was expected I am sure it must be a difficult time for you and your family.
Good luck at the weekend.
Sorry , haven't been on here for a while , so sorry to hear your news Tinkerbelle. No words are fit. Look after yourself.
Has anyone had experience of an experienced runner looking at them quizzically when you talk 'times'! Apparantly my 12 minute miles are happening cos I am mentally blocking myself and not pushing myself hard enough! errrr............feeling like an incapable lump of jelly at mo.
At the moment , long run 13.5miles 2hours 38.
I tried telling my legs they weren't going fast enough and still nothing happened so I think the "mental" thing is not quite true. If I want to go faster then I always think the only way is to train for it, not think it..
As long as u r happy with the time and are injury free by doing it then you will improve over time, no way are you an "incapable lump of jelly".
Stay with the training plan and it will work
Chocolate is a god send , I am wondering whether to freeze some on the 23/4 and stick it in my water pack! If all else fails i can sit down at mile 20 and eat a CC Egg and admire the view.
Dont worry about times. you can only go as fast as you can go. Speed comes with practice and experience but not to be worried about
I took some frozen lindt dark chocolate with mint out on my 15M hobble on sat it didn't melt and was lovely. 8M tonight brr poor you Kev, I looked at the weather forecast so did my 7 on monday did 4 last night in the gym and will do intervals with personal trainer in gym on thursday (I only see her once a fortnight for a push). I could handle the cold weather when I was expecting it in Jan but now its just having a laugh. Worked out that have run 26 M this week so can happily do marathon over three days - what are we all worried about!!
Rio- chocolate Gel - really?!!
kev - it'll be fine , just done 7, the cold numbs your legs and stops them hurting!!!!
Going to do a couple of miles if I can find somewhere that is not too slippery and wrap my feet up warm!