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Good Luck to all in the build-up to this wonderful event.
VO2Max
I`ve never done it before either so I`m as wised up as you! Sounds like a good plan to me though, I have only ever done one half marathon before and think I was being a bit over cautious and probably started off too slow. But wise to keep some fuel in the legs if it does hit a slight incline! Helz
i.e. I'm going to run 12 miles total, but run the first 4 miles easy, the second 4 steady, and the final 4 at target race-pace...
5 miles easy
4 miles at 9:45 pace approx.
1 mile easy
1 mile in 9:07
half-mile easy
half-mile in 4:38
would've like to do all of the last 3 miles in 9:00-9:10 pace, but didn't have it in me
it was 23degC/sunny though, so that may me partially responsible...
oh well, only one super-long run left now in a fortnight's time...
http://www.oswestryolympians.co.uk/seniors/senior_homepage.htm
Apparently Doug died whilst out on his daily run. This event is very much Doug's flagship event. Any ideas as to how we should show our respect to such a great man whilst we enjoy this fantastic event?
http://www.shropshirestar.co.uk/2007/08/death-of-athlete-doug-75/
I didn't know Doug Morris, but I'm sure we've all come across the type of selfless, dedicated, enthusiastic individual, without whom a lot of races would not even exist in the first place, let alone gain a reputation as one of the best races in the country, that fills up well in advance with no need for extra publicity over and above word-of-mouth recommendation, and that is hugely appreciated, year after year, by the running/racing fraternity.
A minute's applause before the race would be possible
maybe we could run wearing black ribbons?
It`s such a shame, I`m sure he`ll be missed a great deal.No doubt race day will be quite emotional, especially for all those that knew him.
Helz
just a small token of awareness
I guess people from Oswestry olympians will be arranging something on raceday too?
I guess the best tribute is to turn up and enjoy the race.
sympathy to his family
perhaps they can take some comfort that he left us doing the thing he loved
how's everyone's training going?
i was on plan till a couple of weeks ago, got up to 15 on the long run but been off target with virus type undertheweatherness since so nothing further than 9 since then ;(
3 weeks to get on top of things
gonna do a 10k time-trial tomorrow, to try to get speed up a bit
then final long run next weekend
then start tapering... WOOHOO!
good going daz, stay sane through the taper!
I haven't run since last Tuesday so am looking forward to seeing how I get on on Sunday.
Can anyone help..
I have been trying to email race organiser.
Email provided in the RW fail seems it has been chnge or something.
pls do help honest,
its urgent thanks.
T
I'm a wreck!! LOL ;o)
Seem to have lost my race number and all details of the race during my house move a few weeks ago as well. Have a horrible feeling I may have accidentally thrown them out. Not sure what to do now.
*grumble*
When were the race numbers sent out - I entered this in May...should I have received my number by now???
When exactly in May did you enter?
The race filled up some time around the 18th May, so if you entered after that you may have missed out, although they should've returned your cheque...
chances are you've been "favouring" it, and that has caused the probs on your left side.
I'd really advise getting looked at by a sports physio...
Errm, no, I figured with a bit of RICE it'd be ok. As to a sports physio, there's no way I could afford something like that. We live on the bread line as it is! LOL ;o)
Errm, no, I figured with a bit of RICE it'd be ok. As to a sports physio, there's no way I could afford something like that. We live on the bread line as it is! LOL ;o)
STSP - I'll be hobbling too. I don't envy you doing a marathon with all those niggles but I wish you the best of luck. I'm worried about doing 13.1 miles let alone 26.2! And as for physio, just get someone to give you a good kicking...that's what mine felt like after!!!
I've managed 10 miles and I think that's about all I can do without breaking down. I don't want to completely knacker myself up before the race. I reckon I can jog 10 with a minutes rest at water stops and then run/walk the last 3...that's the plan anyway.
Aw all you poor snails, you can share my chocolate and Jelly Babies...
ohhh smilies, tempted my out of lurking
Struggling, but mileage up to 20 and longest run getting longer.......
Still my aim to just get round this half and Berlin Marathon now, but hey it will be an achievment of a different kind PW but with a good excuse........
I'll go back to lurking now
Saving our strength....!
Went to Barmouth for the day today. Traffic was awful, backed up for 5 miles. I'd already got my running kit on because I'd intended to run on the beach before spending the rest of the day with the family. I got so fed up of sitting in traffic that I got out about 2 miles from the sea front and ran on, leaving my husband to park the car.
I've never run on sand before but it was well compacted near the water's edge and I really enjoyed it. I ran for about an hour before turning back so I'm hoping I managed 10 miles at least. The wind was behind me on the way back and I really didn't suffer too much. My knee hurt a little but I seemed to run through it...that was until I stopped...I could hardly walk after and it's very sore now...hoping RICE will do the trick before V. The wind did disguise the fact that I was getting burnt too!