Two weeks to go until I glide majestically through the streets of our glittering capital with nary a bead of sweat upon my brow, breezing past runners half my age as I effortlessly break the tape in a Half Marathon world record time.
Well that was the plan. Sadly the amount of pies and chocolate I've been eating whilst watching the Olympics (I was inspired) have scuppered my dreams. But I'm still in. Who else is getting excited/fearful?
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How about you Emmy?
Do we know if there are pacers? If not would anyone else be willing to run at 2hr pace while carrying a large yellow balloon?
Training has been going kind of well. Did a marathon in September but I've been I'll this past week so I feel a little drained and hoping it'll clear up before this weekend.
I don't know about pacers? Theres nothing on the website. The royal parks team have been very helpful when I've asked them questions about picking up my race pack so it might be worth contacting them.
I'll be using this race as a LSR so 2.15-2.25 would be great. If anyone wants to meet up on the day - let me know
Thanks Emmy, I'll ask them about the pacers and see what they say. Although having said that in any race I've run that does have pacers I've always deliberately moved ahead of them as they create a bit of a log jam.
What mara did you do?
Hi Katrina - well done for getting back out there and finishing off something unfinished!
Hi Johnny - I did marathon du medoc in France. Great race but not really a race... as we stopped off every 2k for wine
I'm in for this. I'm really looking forward to it as I've been wanting to run around the Royal Parks for a while now. I'm not looking forward to the early start so much though... I'll be catching the 6.19 train up from Brighton to make sure I get there in plenty of time (factoring in for train delays!).
@Johnny - surprisingly; i didnt train with wine or anything like that... I just sipped at the glasses they gave instead of downing the glass
@Anne - welcome to the thread! How has your training been going?
Less than 7 days to go and i'm really looking forward to it! Is anyone else picking up their race pack from Hyde Park?
Training has been going fine thenks, Emma.
I ran the Great North Run on 16th September so I've just been keeping my legs ticking over since then. Although I didn't go out for yesterday's long run (6miles) due to a dodgy stomach so am now a day behind.
I've bought my running gear into work today with the aim of either running home or hopping on a treaddie at the gym if the weather is too horrid.
Just saying Hi as I am in this as well and it's my first half marathon.
Getting a bit nervous now as the largest field I've run with is 250 so 10,000+ will be quite different. I've done the training though and have my target time, so hopefully everything will go to plan.
1hr 30mins
1hr 40mins
1hr 50mins
2hrs
2hrs 10mins
Hope the weather cheers up.
Thanks for that Johnny - i'll be sticking with the 2hr 10 one
Hi Sleaver - don't worry about the size of the field. For me, this means more people to talk to en route!
Looking forward to doing this one.
I ran the Great Scottish HM a month ago in 2:23 so I may break the 2:20, who knows?
Good uck to everyone with:
1 Getting there - Anne - that's an early start!,
2 The run - hope you enjoy it....
I meant "luck" - d'oh!
Hyde Park Corner works too........
I'm planning to run there as a warm up but I think Green Park would work as well?
it would Emmy...
It's good to know that my london knowledge isnt completely defunkt! I'm trying to work out where to pick up the race packs from on saturday and other logistics.
What will everyone be wearing in case we spot each other on the route?
I'll be in a Marathon talk vest with black capri's
Did the British 10k back in July and it was sooo cool running through the middle of London on closed roads waving at the crowds!!
Extra excited as I have also managed to get a place in VLM through the ballot
Emmy don't know what I'll be wearing yet but aiming to wear my race tshirt (along with thousands of others) and if I have the nerve will have my cancer survivor badge on my cap.
(I will be wearing other stuff too just don't know what yet lol)
@Katrina - well done on the run! Wear your cancer survivor badge with pride I'll be there with the 2.10 pacer as well. Well done on the VLM ballot place. I missed out this year- so am doing paris instead!
I'll be in my footy shirt. It's blue on the back with "Andy" and a large number 13.......
Getting really excited.
I've received the "final day preparation" email and was suprised how detailed they were. I especially like "water etiquette". It's a great piece of advice and I wish it was used more at races!
I've just seen the weather for the weekend and wondering if my vest is a tad optimistic!
Hi everyone,
This is my first 1/2 marathon and the nerves are really starting to kick in. What's the best thing to eat the morning of the race?
Thanks!
Hi Kathryn,
What have you been eating during your training? That's the best indicator. Don't try anything new on race day. For me, i'll have porridge with soya milk and a banana 30 mins before the start.
Normally just toast so think I'll stick to that!