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Yeah I'm the same as you Sarah, I think it might be the start of a beautiful friendship with running haha!
But.....
I knew you would do it again!
I've been off for a couple of days, so unable to get to the computer. Overall dissapointed with my time - I know, you've got to bear in mind the heat etc, but I know with another year's training (yes, I will be back, no longer a first timer!) and more favourable conditions I will want to slash an hour from my time. I learnt alot though, cocked up breakfast - didn't eat enough and was hungry at 2 miles!! Not an ideal start! Rio, sorry I missed you. At 20 miles I was completely oblivious to whatever was going on around me! The last 6 were the longest and most painful ever. Still - roll on 13 April 2008!!!
You have just run the London marathon Well done!!!!!!
But you DID it and that is what matters most. You should be rightly proud
5.00.52, instead of 4.20!! Dratt - if only I was 53 seconds faster!! (I'm joking)
I haven't got any yet but everyone else i ran with are on line now.
I decided yesterday I am going to apply for the London again for next year and try to do justice with my time. In the meantime am going to have a look for what half maras I would like to do bit later in the year.
Hope you are all feeling good
Yes I'm not too bad either today - have been for a brisk walk and feel ok...still feeling very mentally tired though!
I too am staying of the running I think for this week and next but wil swim next week. Am going to follow the runners world plan for rehab after a Mara - have a look at the home page. I'm going to plan for a couple of 10ks over the summer and then a half mara in the autumn. Would love to have another stab at London next yearbut have told everyone I'll only do it if I can get someone (or people!) to train and do it with me as I can't face al those early morning wet cold runs on my own again! But for now, well bask in the glory. What are your pics like? I'm not too keen on mine...
You may recall me going on about a pain in my lower leg, under the calf muscle. It went away before the marathon so I put it down to tapering madness. It also didn't bother me during the run. However, it's come back and I haven't done any running yet! It's odd because the pain comes and goes and also moves around!! It feels like aching bones or sore tendons. Any ideas?
Thanks
Do it before you start contemplating anything else
anyone up for 2008? have got a ballot place but more nervous than last year!
Hi sarah!!!
Yes would you believe it I too have a ballot place. Said to everyone IF i got through in the ballot I would have another go, but to be honest I aven't run miuch since the summer and don't know what to do...would like to get my sub 4.30 though....
Hi sarah!!!
Yes would you believe it I too have a ballot place. Said to everyone IF i got through in the ballot I would have another go, but to be honest I aven't run miuch since the summer and don't know what to do...would like to get my sub 4.30 though....
NO WAY SAM! I was told no-ne EVER got through on through on the ballot!!! I think we should rename our forum First Timer to "Second Timer and still going"??!!
Any other ideas????
Oh well as you two are doing it guess i'm going to have to give it another go. Yes I would love to do sub 4.30 as that is what i trained for before but had to be happy with a 4.59!
hiya Bootsie don't be scared we all did it but seemed to spend weeks either out running or talking to each other on this thread. you can do it!! ENJOY
i know I realy wanted a jacket too!!! oh well, FLM 2008 here we go! went for a half hour jog today and it went ok so looks like im on for it! Ho Hum...toying with the idea of dressing up. My Number is 10666...a pair of red running legs, a red cape and some horns? what do you think?! Also as im in through the ballot want to choose a charity.SBS did you run for a charity last year?
I know a couple of first timers this year and have already given them the inspiration quote SBS spoke about..they cried (and one is a six foot 2 black belt karate bloke!!!)
Bootsie...have a look back and you'll find it...it worked for me last year!!!
Started the programme today went for a 3 mile jog it was nice the sky was blue. if only it was always that good oh well its all worth it when you get your medal and goody bag!
gossy , i did and didnt run for charity this year . basically i raised funds for my little boys football team . thats the beauty of getting in through the ballot , if you dont want the pressure of raising money you dont have to . on the other hand , if you do , you can afford to be choosy . if your running number is 10666 (i'm 4999 by the way) you might be better of running in something to do with the battle of hastings incase you come across some religeous nut !!!
by the way gossy and sarah , you do realise that we are all going to start at the blue start as this is for the ballot winners (is winners the right word to use ?!) .
sarah , make the most of the blue skies , you know whats coming in the next few months !!!