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Did a steady 3 mile yesterday and felt good. Went out again this morning and did another 3 the weired thing is I actually feel stronger!
Next run BUPA Manchester 10km in May looking forward to that one then The Potters Half on the 10th June.
Well Done Dibbs on your 6 mile.
Polar S625X (HRM + SDM)
Is this a GPS thingy - it measures Speed and distance?
-i think the next level up at ~100£more includes a heart rate monitor~ but i coulnt justify the extra
just been reading about Dave Rogers very very moving especially all the runners posts on justgiving
back exercising here
Ran with the club last night just under 5 miles on & off road - just right distance, & and some speed -in last few 100m garmin said under 8min miles - pace thats what i need; then gym this morning for the marathon review with pals there
Great north next - but could do with a flat marathon to do better ?
have doen 2.5 and 3.5 miles slowely on wed and thur. Planning about 3 or 4 today then about 6ish on sun if today goes ok,
am thinking of doing edinburgh on 27th may as I feel I would like to have another stab at getting a respectable time on the back of my training for FLM. Havnt entered yet but looking at flights and hotels and have had the OK from hubby!!
I had a lovely run in the country, just me and my ipod and I felt really emotional, tears welling up and I guess it's all built up from last Sunday, the young man that died after the marathon and hearing about little Oliver :0( Just all got to me and makes me so grateful for what I have and am able to do.
Happy running folks...
was wondering if, knowing the weather in advance I would have chosen hot london or cool stratford. Think I may have still gone for london.
am considering edinburgh in 4 weeks time, have done 3 short runs (2.5-3.5miles) this week, planning on an hour and if that is OK will enter. Still feel dissapointed about my london time and want to try to rectify it while I still have the fitness.
People (non runnners) keep saying how it is such an achievement and time doesnt matter but to me it does to a certain extent.
Still can't get down the stairs one at a time! - the knee is shot - can't see running again for months. My aims of 4.15 weren't to be. But hey - I can ride my horse without any pain (thank goodness!) - and even if I am not the runner I thought I was..... I DID IT!
Smile Hellen - be proud - don't let that little voice tell you that this wasn't a fantastic achievement. If you read articles by the great trainers - they say - use the first one as an experience - enjoy it - then set a time goal for the next one.
Sorry to go on - but - to be frank - you beating yourself up about how crap you are and how your time wasn't an achievement - has an impact on others - and takes the shine out of what they thought was special.
YOU DID DO GOOD!!! Pat yourself on the back - and enjoy the memories (good and bad) of a great experience - that those that my sponsor money is going to - will only ever be able to see on TV (if they're lucky)
Everyone has their own goals - if you are not injured and feel you want to, I'd go for Edinburgh. There are plenty of folk that do more mara's than is the "norm", but everyone is different... I'd agree with AH though - don't put too much pressure on yourself re time - go with the aim of enjoying it and you might surprise yourself. You've got a pretty solid training base!!
I've spoken with my physio about when I should attempt my next one but she has said not this year - bummer!
I'll have my fingers crossed for cool weather in Edinburgh for you!!
I'll be out for my first run tonight, can't wait to get back out there.
Hellen is it still possible to get a place for Edinburgh this close. I do fancy Edinburgh myself but will prob wait till next year.
not sure i'll be buying the official photos-hard to distinguish from 2003/4/5!!also i raised my arms too early,and got snapped a split second later turning my watch off!the medal is safely stashed however-as mrs p so kindly put it,one day the children will be fighting over those!so now they can have one flm one each and i can go and try for a decent cold run sometime/somewhere else...
Well done to everyone, whatever your time.
I managed a PW of 19 minutes and finished in 4:49:28 but had a fantastic time.
As someone in our hotel said it's not so much a race as a 26.2 mile street party. I walked a lot more than I was hoping but as the going got tough, the spectators got cheering.
It was very memorable and i'll be trying in the ballot again next year. Here's hoping I don't have to wait another 5 years before getting on.
Thanks for the idea of the sports bottle top. It was working fine until about 9 miles when i dropped a bottle trying to applaud one of the support bands.
have decided to enter edinburgh but will be having serious talks with myself regarding time expectations!!
If you are a member of a club then you can enter edinb up to 5th may.
I had these done on my previous marathons, albeit over 10 yrs ago and am sure they cost about £30 - I would love to have it done, but can't justify a Ton for it.
Alex, "i'm not even thinking about thinking about running", I did giggle at that!
Did 2 3 milers Thursday/Friday. Worked Sat/Sun then done a fast Mile on Treadmill with 3.5% inc felt good. Out with club again tomorrow.
Hellen - I to was so disappointed with my time 6hrs 9mins I so wanted a 4h 30 - 4h 45 and was well on target till 18-20mile when I felt so i'll and ended up jogging and walking to the finish! Going to apply on the Ballot again for next year.
Dibbs - I too would have liked the frame but carnt justify a on for it!
My brother has a pair which he has run max 25miles in and he has been assessed now and into a Mizuno.... not sure how much he wants for them?
Know what you mean about the price of photos was thinking of getting the CD so that at least could print loads of copies and send them to my family. Still quite expensive for what you get tho.
One more week of not running to go.... Wonder how much weight I'll put on... ;o)
Cant remember if I said but have just entered edinburgh marathon on 27th may so as to make use of my training. Not entirely sure what I will do between now and then though!! Did a brisk 7 on sunday, body pump yesterday, club run tonight.
although I am not sure what miles I will do I am going to make the most of the sun in order to acclimatise in case edinburgh is hot.
was chatting to a friend who I havnt seen since FLM. We were both aiming for around the same time (4.15) and have similar HM and 10km times. She did 4.05, when I saw the results I was obviosly pleased for her but couldnt understand it. Anyway, she trains in about 10 layers of clothes and her hubby thinks that is why she was not bothered by the heat. I have seen her out running wearing tights and a jacket in weather where I would wear shorts and T!! So looks like that is the secret for next year - wear too many clothes in triaining!!! Think I might wear tights rather than shorts over the next few weeks when I train to prepare as best I can for potential heat in edin!!!