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if you can control your nerves and say sir after everything when you speak to the black belts your 90% there! You like to keep busy dont you!!!
Amanda - i listened to the talk on hydration - basically dont miss a drink stand if its hot and drink small amounts regularly rather than gulp down huge amounts in one go - oh and lucazade sport is great!! One area i struggle with so was happy for the pointers
My toe has started hurting over the past few days - thats a new one!!
Off to the expo this afternoon - looking forward to that. Soooooo excited now, I just want it to be Sunday morning. Thanks for advice on the expo - might go for the RW pack. Also have been told to get a mesh type cap, which you can put water on and keep your head cool??
please don't forget sunscreen everyone! they are doing buy one get one free in boots. they do a sports one as well.
rich - i am very touched. please thank your missus for me.
tracey - no, boss STILL hasn't opened his wallet. aaargh!
tweety - no problem!
I just want it to be around 25.99 miles on sunday!!
Have moved my desk to the toilet on account of the fact that I'm drinking so much ruddy water I'm spending more time here than in the office.
I work on a building site and the toilets are a good 200m walk - think i will have done a marathon before i leave today.
I have been so chuffed what with managing to train for this injury free but I didn't see this coming!
Rich - yes there is a start fitness & they are very good value. They're based in Newcastle & have been to their shop loads. They are all runners as well so can give you lots of good advice.
Well final little jog for me tonight. Then set off at 9 in the morning to meet up with my former club mates on the bus down. Really can't wait now.
Anyone else feeling like a coiled spring - just want to get on now - BOING
This is so obviously a silly, minor thing, but it's funny how it became huge amid all the rush of excitement.
I was planning to wear my vest over a top, but now I think I'll wear it by itself. One point is that I have not trained in it. Can everyone assure me it is comfortable to run in?
Just want to get on with it now.
Hope all who went to Expo had a good day.
Came back and hit the early evening drinkers with my tart and grabbed another £100 sponsorship. Do them again at 7 and then it's munchies and an early night.
Hope all had a great day and those at expo found it worthwhile/fun/interesting etc.
Life has been hectic since January and with all that's happened it seems so strange that from Monday we'll all be trying to find a new normality. I know I won't be returning to the same one. Anyone else in that boat? Believe, however, it will be a better one in oh so many respects. lol
The only thing I will do is vaseline up the inside of my upper arms because I find that when I get a bit sweaty it does seem to chafe a bit on the seam - but that's the same for all of my vests.
Been to the expo today, managed to wangle a 'promotion' from pen 5 to pen 4 (feeling optimistic) and not spend too much money - just £8 on a pair of 'souvenir' socks and the £5 pasta meal.
All very exciting and yes, I am now really eager to get on with it!
Tempted to have a small glass of wine with my dinner tonight - relax me
I just think it will be far too warm to wear a double layer.
Feeling water bloated, longing for alcohol, sick of pasta!!
Kit laid out on bedroom floor, hat goes quite well with top! Safety pins at the ready, train travel sorted (I hope). All ready.
Hell, I have one more day to go!!
Bought the essential hat - still worried about the temperature, was sitting on the train home and the guy opposite was reading a paper, headline: 'Fears for Runners as Marathon to be hottest' OH FLIP!!
Amanda, I was having same dilema as you, always wear my vest over another wicking top which is dead comfy. Might still go for that, but if it gets too hot discard that half way. I have enough problem with the friction burns I always seem to get around my belly button without worrying about my arms too.
Robborunner - will give you a big wave - sorry you had to pull out, but thanks for cheering us all - I have a feeling we are going to need it.
So, what do I do now then .........?Think I will lace my championchip on my shoes... and have a glass of water .... and maybe some rice pudding.
Just about to relace my shoes and iron my shirt - should be intresting!!!
Lessons for tonight - one gentle 2 miles is not 8min 50 pace - SLOW DOWN - Idiot
I read that Debs in the london lite - dont worry if they say its a concern - probably be 5 degrees and dull!!
Fine I tell you.
I am just having a small beer - it's lovely.
Would certainly get you on the telly!
I'm not proud!! As long as I don't 'do a Paula' I think it will be fine.
robbo - shame you had to pull out but i am sure you will be on the start next year raring to go.
i am taking the mini sample of deodorant with me tomorrow as air freshener for the portaloos; might be a bit of an evil smell... also taking pack of tesco value loo roll so if you run out and see me, just ask!
feeling ok at the moment. give it time though!
Good tips Tweety, I must remember loo roll.
My husband getting a bit excited now (about tomorrow of course!!)
a long day ahead
thank you. and sorry for shouting.
1 day :-)