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ING NEW YORK CITY MARATHON 2006
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Mrs B - hang in there. Have you been taking Ibuprofen to reduce the swelling as well?
Just added up my longest 10 runs like Rowan:
21
21
20
18.5
18.5
16
15
14.5
13
13
Total 170.5
Can't believe how good my legs feel today. They've never felt so good the day after a really long run.
I've road tested my kit and it is fine - it was my birthday at the weekend and I got some Ronhill socks as pressies - tried out the cushioned ones on the 21 yesterday and they felt great. Watty I have the Gel Nimbus VIII as well and like them a lot. My last pair were Saucony Grid Triumph which fitted superbly but were just a bit on the heavy side. The Gel Nimbus VIII feel very light by comparison. On the day I'll be wearing my PhabKids vest and my lucky, skimpy race shorts (part of a shorts & technical t-shirt set I got at FLM Expo last year for £10).
I'm just sooooooooo tierd!! I think the mileage has finally caught up with me after a few weeks of training really hard and feeling good! Luckily the next couple of weeks are all about taking it easy so I should be able to regain some energy! In the meantime I'm hoping nobody will notice as I fall asleep at my desk!
also sudocream after is great for healing the skin. But seriously loads of vaseline!
Not to be pervy, but what shorts you wearing?
I noticed yesterday in my racing shorts, that they do tend to slightly ruck up into inside your groin and rub a bit... bit sore when I got back... however, I dont' think it'll cause me a problem in the race unless I end up 4+ hours...
Not sure what to advise to be honest... maybe try different underwear... or and I'm really not being pervy, no underwear... I go commando (rofl man, too much info I know) when I wear my racing shorts as they have that lining in them... although it's a bit different for bloke, we just don't care, where'as you ladies, like to feel a bit more "protected" ;-)
Anyhow, only otherthing could be vaseline, however that could geta bit messy... I'll leave you girlies to decide.
Cron
Blimey, you should be grateful FMrsC didn't really hurt herself more, a friend of mine broke his jaw falling in woods a coupel of years back... I dont' trai in woods purely for this reason or off road... too much chance of bust ankles. Hope she's okay and there's damage for the wedding piccies mate ;-)
Mid Life Crisis
Well, you've got some cracking runs in there, no need for you to worry... think I'm personally down by 1 20 miler, wanted 3x20's however, that's life and I think I know I can manage the full 26.2 now.
However word of warning, don't do anything daft this week (just because your legs feel great)... I did the same after that 20 4 weeks ago... and picked up that hamstring because I didn't rest for a 2-3 days after running it... just be a little wary!
20 days now (and 1hr according to the site)... not long is it ;-)
Pug
Sorry but I'm trying desperately not to keep thinking about ladies applying Vaseline to parts of their bodies...but without much success!
THinking about the day, will anyone have their forum name on their vests? I'm thinking of doing it, as it would be amazing to meet another forumite in the middle of the race.
Yeah I know, Lynnes got us "gynaecologists " thinking ROFL... isn't everyman a "gynaecologist"??? I know I've had a good try in the past lol
I'll be having "Mark" & "Pugheaven" put on the front or the back or both(probably both), got to get it sorted this weekend, probably pop in JJB and see if they do it... shouldn't cost much...
Pug
Did my second long run, at 20.84 a tad longer than Rowan - but at 3h23 more than a tad in time. Legs felt like lead for last 4 miles and distance felt longer too. The good news is the week was 45.57 and the legs feel fine today. I had a bottle of red and a whole bar of hazlenut chocolate last night so perhaps that's the secret?
Out with a bang as no more booze now till I cross the line in Central park
Hopefully my 3 longest runs (19, 22 & 19) will be enough. Not getting to 20 miles yesterday has put a few doubts in my mind for NY. It will be my first marathon and I'm hoping that the atmosphere, crowds and fellow runners will drag me home on the day. Good Luck everyone........Have a nice taper and see you all in a few weeks.
Also I will going alone so if anyone wants to hook up there pre and post marathon then email me..
THere is some talk of meeting up after the race so keep logging on to see what everyone settles on.
Pug - I hear what you say regarding the dangers of running off-road, but the majority of my most enjoyable/memorable runs have been off-road and it is these that are the reason I run. I'm sure running off-road also helps will core stability and makes you less prone to muscle injuries (you just need to see the tree roots so you can jump over them!). I haven't run on a track for 16 yrs and less than 40% of my miles are on the roads – I won’t be changing this because of yesterday’s accident (famous last words!!!!!)
JV21 - Get one long run (~18 miles?) before going out to NY, just to see how your legs feel. You may find the second half of the marathon a bit of a struggle, but you will get around. Be careful about setting yourself a time, as you maybe tempted to start too fast - you are going to have to pace yourself carefully. Remember that 98% of the people on the start-line get to the finish!
Predicted Times
Pugheaven 2.49.50
Lee Cartmell 2:55
Rowan 3.30
2old 3.35
Daisy D 3.38
Mr and Mrs Coronium 3:45
BEEP BEEP 2 3:50
flying high 3.50
cottonbud 3.55
Shimlar 3:56
Watty 3:58
mud Splttered 3.58
K.P. 3.59
SlowButFar 3:59 (maybe . . . if Cardiff goes really well)
Mid Life Crises 3.59
BOUNTY 3.59
Bax 3:59:59
ANDREW YATES 4:00
Dooda 4.07
catherine s 4:15
El Capitan s 4.17
sdtoot 4.25
Stuart Barrow 4:30
Lynne Sheppard 5.30
Queenie 4.50
Charlotte 5.30 (with luck and a less weird knee)
Dubai Dave
Glugg, going for a good time not a fast time
flying high 5.0 if everything goes well
bagpuss 6:30
Up For A Beer/Food Sunday Night
Pugheaven
Mid Life Crisis
Lynne S
Charlotte (if she actually finishes on the sunday)
Queenie - might be, depends on state of mind & legs
K.P
Watty (2 Can Dan:-/)
El Capitan
Rowan
Bagpuss
Stuart Barrow
Bax
Catherine S
BOUNTY
At a bare minimum, email etc... I've got internet access (am sure most of you will have) in the hotel I'm staying at, but think txting is a damn sight easier (and speaking of cause!).
Pug
SDTOOT - just noticed we have the same goal.. good luck.
Would love to know where you will all meet up so if my friends and I can still walk we can join in the celebrations.
Good to have something to look forward to on a long boring Monday, did a 20mile race yesterday and feel very tired and not like working today!
I hope to do a 5 - 5:30 but not fussed - just want to get around! As someone said on here to me the other day - what ever time you do willbe a PB!!!!
I think mentally more than anything a longer run is essential!
Good Luck
Right now I'm finding it hard to walk let alone run - yesterdays 20 miler didn't go entirely to plan. Around 3 and a half miles in I felt a shooting pain around my knee and going up my leg. I tried to walk it out for 5 minutes, it didn't get better but it didn't get worse so I tried running again. I think I got about 200 metres down the path when I decided my running actually looking more like hopping. Tried stretches and more walking. Realised it hurt to do anything and crawled home utterly devastated.
Physio this morning says it's ligament strain. We've ordered in a special support and I'm only doing cross trainer this week. And keeping everything crossed.
Problem is my knee hurts all the time, moving not moving, stretching not stretching. And this is on top of my pelvis/hamstring/knee problem but it is at least on the same leg!
I'm desperatly trying to stay positive and hope my knee will sort itself out by the weekend so I can get my 20 miles in (admittedly a week too late) and still go for it in New York.
I've trained too hard to give up now.
Sorry to rant on.
I'm just really concerned my longest run has only been 16 miles.
So sorry about your knee, I agree totally with catherine and Rowan. Dont do the 20 its not worth it this close to the marathon. All your hard training will not be wasted you will get round the marathon ok I promise.x You will be amazed at how the crowd will carry you when you start to feel tired. And if you take it easy between now and marathon day you will be in tip top condition to run it and finish it I am sure. As you will of let your knee rest properly.
Hey you could always run with me, I know its slow but it might be better in the long run if you pardon the pun!!
Bagpuss
x
Do what Rowan says, he's the daddy of the thread, he's ran 5 marathons and knows a thing or two about injuries... rest IS THE ORDER OF THE DAY! Simple... take it easy this week, rest up, then go for a little 4-5 next Sunday, see how it is...
Trust Unkle Pug and Grandpa Rowan ROFL ;-) (Soz mate, had to get it in lol)
Pug
sorry for being so rude,Welcome JV21.What is your target time? PUG can put it on the list.
Yeah I'll add it to the list...
Pug
So these legs are going to get 6 days of no running at all and just gettin a (well earned?) rest. And warm soaks in the bath! Champions League week to, great,
Charlotte, just stay postive, really really chick you will be fine for the big day, even if it means not running another stride between now and the 5 November.
coronium- Sorry to hear about the dog in the woods . I hope the bruises heal quickly. My running partner is a dog (hence the photo) and he doesn@t like other runners but I put him on a lead if one approaches.I would be mortified if he caused an injury.
Charlotte Try not to run unless it is totally comfortable. If you don't get to the start you can't finish but if you do the crowds will make sure you finish. Good luck.
I had a dress rehersal of my kit over 20 miles- all great except the phab charity vest which caused severe chafing under the arms. It has been washed. should I vaseline it, cut it or bin it? any ideas.
Mid life crisis -I think you are running for phab too have you the same problem or is it just my flabby arms?
Charlotte - having done this race in 2004 I agree with everyone else's comments. Don't run for now if it hurts. The crowds will get you round, they are amazing!
Coronium - I hope everything clears up in time for both of your big events. Must admit, I'm not a dog lover either. I try to do lots of my miles on grass in the local parks and snappers, chasers and dog mess are all too common.
Cheers,
Andrew