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Fizzog - you're not having much luck, are you?
Hope your knee gets better soon, and that you will be OK for race day...
Lady Slugge & I did our last pre-race long run (12 miles) together today. LadyS developed a knee prob after about 8 miles but bravely soldiered on (not sure if this was wise). We took the first 7 miles easy, at about 9:45-10;00 pace, then "pushed" the last 5 miles down to about 8:45-9;00 pace, with the last mile being run very strongly in 8:35 for me, and 8:25 for the speedy LadyS!!
It was by far and away the strongest I have ever felt over the last 4 miles of a 12-mile run, and bodes very well for my sub-2hr target
LadyS is also feeling positive, although she did just have to go up the stairs one stair at a time, so hope her knee will be OK...
Couple of minor runs this week, 6-8 miles next weekend, then TAPER-TIME!!
12 days to go - anyone else getting excited yet...?
Speedy - how is your knee coming along - responding to re-hab I hope?
when might we expect to see you whizzing about at races again...?
I have trawled back through the thread, and ome up with the following list of forumites that I think are doing LakeV
feel free to add to/amend:
Adair Broughton
Anthony A
carrot top - 500
clink - 1792
Dale the Snail - 521
Damian Miles 2
Dave Hurst
DazTheSlug - training on track for 1:59 - long ponytail
Lady Slugge - training on track for 1:59 - dyed red hair
Fizzog
fozzy 1 - 1761
Funk
Helz
IM Speedy - 1145
Mr IM Speedy - 1146
Jogging Jon
Mr Happy - hoping for 1:45
North Finchley Road Runner
Ploddin Happy
Ploddin Happy (Mr)
porkyplodder
Rich O
Running Caz
RunRabbitRun
Slower than Snails Pace
Smiffie
snail lady
Tigger's mate Roo
VO2 Max - hoping for 1:15
I have added a few race numbers, so we could add to those - also maybe add current status/target time/how to recognise etc...?
I don't know about being excited but I am definitely starting to feel a bit twitchy. This is only my 2nd half. I want to beat 2h7m but I feel so sloooow at the minute! It says in the race bumpf though that it is a flat race, so i am hoping that will help my speed as all of my training has been hilly.
My race number is 268 and my hubby's is 269. I'm short and blonde, hubby is bald and chunky! We'll probably be running together so say hi to us and I might share my jelly beans!
good luck everyone!
Adair Broughton
0hrs yellow cropped top with blue stripe
Anthony A
carrot top - 500
clink - 1792
Dale the Snail - 521
Damian Miles 2
Dave Hurst
DazTheSlug - training on track for 1:59 - long ponytail
Lady Slugge - training on track for 1:59 - dyed red hair
Fizzog
fozzy 1 - 1761
Funk
Helz
IM Speedy - 1145
Mr IM Speedy - 1146
Jogging Jon
Mr Happy - hoping for 1:45
North Finchley Road Runner
Ploddin Happy
Ploddin Happy (Mr)
porkyplodder
Rich O
Running Caz
RunRabbitRun
Slower than Snails Pace
Smiffie - 1052 2
snail lady
Tigger's mate Roo
VO2 Max - hoping for 1:15
Did my last serious pre-race run on Saturday - 6 Mile tempo, aiming for 8:40-8:50 pace - did:
8:46, 8:44, 8:55, 8:50, 8:44, 8:26 - pretty pleased with this
- should make my target 8:50-9:10 pace seem doable on race-day...
Lady Slugge had a recurrence of her knee-prob after 3 miles of her attempted run, so she is feeling pretty peeved
her plan is to take things very easy this week, then dose up with ibuprofen b4 race, then hope for best and just try to get round...
Adair Broughton
Anthony A
carrot top - 500
clink - 1792
Dale the Snail - 521
Damian Miles 2
Dave Hurst
DazTheSlug - 1062 - training on track for 1:59 - long ponytail
Lady Slugge - 1063 - dodgy knee, happy just to get round - dyed red hair
Fizzog - 638 - happy to get round at all
fozzy 1 - 1761
Funk
Helz
IM Speedy - 1145
Mr IM Speedy - 1146
Jogging Jon
Mr Happy - hoping for 1:45
North Finchley Road Runner
Ploddin Happy
Ploddin Happy (Mr)
porkyplodder - 268 - wanting to beat 2.07 - short and blonde
Mr porkyplodder - 269 - bald and chunky!
Rich O
Running Caz
RunRabbitRun
Slower than Snails Pace
Smiffie - 1052 - 2.00hrs yellow cropped top with blue stripe
snail lady
Tigger's mate Roo
VO2 Max - hoping for 1:15
First go at this event, hoping to break 2 hours for the first time, did a 48.12 at the Cancer Research 10k yesterday so it's looking good, mind you I'm not sure how accurate their measuring is as I tokk over 5 mins off my pb!
Good luck all
Adair Broughton
Anthony A
carrot top - 500
clink - 1792
Dale the Snail - 521
Damian Miles 2
Dave Hurst
DazTheSlug - 1062 - training on track for 1:59 - long ponytail
Lady Slugge - 1063 - dodgy knee, happy just to get round - dyed red hair
Fizzog - 638 - happy to get round at all
fozzy 1 - 1761
Funk
Helz
IM Speedy - 1145
Miami Mike- 1421
Mr IM Speedy - 1146
Jogging Jon
Mr Happy - hoping for 1:45
North Finchley Road Runner
Ploddin Happy
Ploddin Happy (Mr)
porkyplodder - 268 - wanting to beat 2.07 - short and blonde
Mr porkyplodder - 269 - bald and chunky!
Rich O
Running Caz
RunRabbitRun
Slower than Snails Pace
Smiffie - 1052 - 2.00hrs yellow cropped top with blue stripe
snail lady
Tigger's mate Roo
VO2 Max - hoping for 1:15
Just to let everyone know that we have managed to reallocate all the spare race numbers which our club had for Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon. Cheers.
feeling a little more positive after training at the weekend.
Ran a short but tough 4.5 miles on Saturday. Cycled for 1-hour 30 minutes off road then ran for about 4.5 miles which included the dreaded Showell Lane, a particularly long and cruel hill on Sunday. Felt like I'd really worked hard but without the injury problems I usually suffer on a longer run.
So looking forward to tapering and just concentrating on eating and resting well over the next week!!! My schedule calls for two 3-mile runs in the week...what's everyone else doing?
Good luck everyone
I'm pleased to hear that your knee hasn't given you too much gip in this late stage Fizzog.
I'm lucky that I've been relatively injury free during my training, although it isn't over yet!
I have a gentle 30 minute run tomorrow, an easy 25 minute jog on THursday and then 15 minutes on Saturday. I've just been out for a speed session though today. School boy error at this stage! I was meant to do it yesterday but I had a killer of a headache. I'm sure I will have recovered from it come Sunday
On my first half mara I was just concerned about getting round. I want to beat my last time on this one though and so I feel quite nervous now!
knee sounds more hopeful fizzog
excitement, nervousness etc mounting here.
after a virus wobble which messed up 3 weeks of training i got the planned week in last week and feel back to normal. not sure how much fitness i've lost from it so we'll see what transpires on sunday
taper this week is an 8 miler, a 5 miler and 8X100's taking 2 days rest immediately before race day
just have to figure out which shoes to wear and how to get there now. afternoon start means plenty of getting lost time which is useful for me
good luck everybody!
My plan for this week is:
Tuesday - 4M (2M easy + 2M steady)
Thursday - 5M multi-terrain race, which I will take steadily for enjoyment, rather than "going mad at it"
Saturday - optional 15-20minute "ticking over" jog
Can anyone suggest a recognisable landmarky spot somewhere near the race-start for us all to meet up before the race...?
Also, can anyone suggest decent pub(s) in Llanwddyn, Abertridwr, Llwydiarth area for Friday/Saturday nights...?
good luck everyone!
i'll be doing a tuesday multi-terrain and a thursday multi-terrain (hopefully) then a gentle run friday and resting saturday
aiming for 1.24.30 (pb of 1.24.54)
I've lost my number (somewhere in the house move *sigh*) but it's unlikely now I'll be going. Been so busy with work I've not been home for the past 5 weekends and really need to spend time at home. Running's all to pot, did an hour at the weekend and my knee seized up afterwards.
Even considering dropping out of the Dublin Mara, no way I can do it. Feeling pathetic and sorry for myself , think I might go and curl up in a corner and cry.
Just to renew my appeal for:
Can anyone suggest a recognisable landmarky spot somewhere near the race-start for us all to meet up before the race...?
Also, can anyone suggest decent pub(s) in Llanwddyn, Abertridwr, Llwydiarth area for Friday/Saturday nights...?
STSP - can't help you find your number, soz
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and it will be a real shame not to see you on the start line,
but I really think you need to see a sports physio - typically they cost about £30-35 per session (and some do an initial consultation for free) - even if you only go once, just to find out what is wrong and maybe be given exercises that you can do yourself to help...
I believe their is only one pub in Llanwddyn & that is actually quite a posh hotel. Never been there. Unfortunately, there is not much to do in Llanwddyn so we normally have a "picnic by the car-park". This year we've cancelled the picnic & will be stopping at a pub for an hour on the way back.
To Plodding Happy: You're not Ruth are you, aka Plodding Hippo?
We will be taking a coach from Stourbridge sunday morning. If there is anyone from that area who would like to join us, let me know. £10 each.
... and another thing!
does anybody know at what distances the water stations will be?
I like to nosh my glucose sweets just in advance, so it helps to know exactly where they will be...
http://ajw.blogs.com/photos/01_mobberley_5/dsc_3264.jpg
thats me, and I think you did a fell race and spoke to my friend rachel a bit in the race, she was wearing a green top like that too.
will say hi next time!
i didn't do mobberley thinking it might knobble me for sunday but would otherwise have loved to go, very local for me so will definately do next time
will look for a man with a pony tail on sunday then!
i have white vest with green stripes
hope it isn't too hot
very nervous now
found my number...yay
(I knew sort out the paperwork in the study'd be a good idea LOL)
Still don't think I'll be there though - Did go out for an hour yesterday so feeling a little more positive. Only a little twinge in my leg. Think I worry too much, must learn to relax a bit more, ho hum
Daz the Slug, says in the race day info that there will be drink and sponge stations approx every 3 miles.
Hi everyone,
just been trawling through the messages, sorry your out STSP. ABi am very impressed both multi terrains. i am gutted that i am not running the wirral ones, they are some of my favourite races, but my club needs runners for the NW relays we have had a few injury problems and decided that 8 races in 4 weeks was a little to much
I have a bit of a cold so not sure how i will do tomorrow hopefully i will be over the worst by tomorrow and it won't effect me to much, i am planning a bit of a kamikaze one. weather conditions are looking perfect. I checked the course out the other week and the only thing that concerns me is the hill at the start, you need to take it easy up that thing or it will come back to haunt you later.
good luck everyone