Brighton Marathon 2013

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  • Some great end of year running going on here image

    I ran Beachy Head marathon yesterday, my first off-road marathon and without a doubt the toughest but best race I've ever run. There's some killers hills, the wind was biting but even the rain/sleet battering my face from mile 22 onwards couldn't wipe the smile off my face.

    Excellent organisation, brilliant aid stations, the volunteers were so friendly and encouraging and I met, chatted and ran with so many lovely people - I think a few from here have run it in the past/were running it this year.

    As it was my first off-road marathon I was going to be happy with anything sub 05:30 and I came in at 05:11 so was delighted with that, my husband was aiming for sub 04:30 and came in at 04:22 so two very happy and satisfied customers.....will be back next year without a doubt and I would recommend it to anyone who fancies a new challenge from road marathons image

    Good luck to everyone else racing this weekend image

  • Hope your first half goes well Gemgemx and Sarah.

    Went out for my first run since Swindon Half yesterday, taking part in local Parkrun.  Decided not to focus on time and enjoy the run, so left watch at home and just ran as much of it as I could manage and walked the hillier bits.  Didnt know how long it took until received the email result yesterday afternoon.  40:51, my best time since July on the parkrun, although 44 secs slower than pb.

     

     

  • Thanks poohbear! Had a cracking race despite hills, rain and numb feet up until mile 8 in the cold image awaiting my chip time but my watch says 1:55:45 so smashed my 2 hour target image

    Well done Barbie!

    *waves to all*

    Crawling to my mum's kitchen for a well earned Sunday roast soon before I drive back to Leeds image

  • well done Sarah and Barbie .. My aim for sub 2hrs 20mins was achieved and came in in 2hrs 09min ..so.so happy for my first half.

    The race was Londons run to the beat and despite reading bad reviews i thought it was fab. weather was perfect for me too.

    buzzing but scared of marathon now!!
  • Great first half marathon times Sarah and Gem - enjoy your post-race glow!
  • Great running everyone! Just back home from GSR completed in 1.23 so really pleased as that's 7 1/2 mins quicker than last year!

    HM at home in 3 weeks would like to do sub 1.50.......not sure though!

  • Brilliant runs Sarah and Gemgem. Well done both of you!

    Good running Jellybelly.....sorry that's me!...I mean Jelleybaby!

    I had another nightmare run tonight. As I posted earlier in the week I had to cut short my 12 miler at 8 miles on Tuesday as the outside of my knees started giving me serious grief and I couldn't carry on running.

    Well......I had my first break from running in a couple of months and had four days off. I went out tonight for the first time since planning on running nine miles. I got to just over 5 and my bl**dy left knee started playing up again. Shooting aching pains on the outside edge. image I soldiered on but it was a case of running for 100 metres then walking then running then walking all the time cursing my stupid knee.

    I'm gonna look at strapping it up for my next run on Tuesday....I'll also look into getting some professional advice on it...I guess a 'sport massage' person is who I need to track down?

    It's really getting me down as I am more than capable of running the distance, it's just my creaking 40 year old body that's not having it.

  • Morning all

    Sat down yesterday and work out my training plan for the Boscombe 10k and then my training plan for Brighton which will be starting the second week in December will use the same one as the last 3 years as it has stood me in good stead

    really need to lose some weight and as i not having much luck doing under my own steam have decided to join weight watchers so off to a meeting later today to see what it all about then if it’s not too late will do a 3mile run

  • Well done Sarah, Barbie, Gemgemx and Jelleybaby,imageimage

    Swervin - I  had problems with my knees a couple of years ago, my doctor said it was Jumpers knee and to rest, stretch and ice,  I started to use a jumpers knee strap and it helped me alot, but get a proper diagnosis.I still have problems occasionally when I start to build mileage or run on the roads more. I see a sports massuer and he has helped alot with all my 'niggles' and I have gained alot of knowledge on how to run correctly and maintain form on long runs etc. though don't  expect a sports massage to be a pleasant experience I get less nervous going to the dentist! 

    Just of for a 10 mile run, looks like I may get a little wet!

     

  • Thanks guys! image image well done gem! That's a huge margin to beat your goal by image

    Swervin- hope you get this sorted soon, want to hear about more of those cracking runs you were bashing out before your knee problems started image

    If anyone's interested, I just posted a race report from yesterday on my blog at http://goldilocksrunning.blogspot.co.uk if any of you like reading running-themed blogs image

  • Hi everybody!image

    Well that's the GSR done and dusted so now for the serious stuff of the BMimage

    167 days to race day and have been setting out a schedule (which I'll start at the weekendimage)

    Using GSR training as a base and increasing long run gradually over the coming months.  Really looking forward to it!

  • Went  for a 3 mile run yesterday took me just under 28 minutes so not to bad

  • sarah marsbar wrote (see)

    Thanks guys! image image well done gem! That's a huge margin to beat your goal by image

    Swervin- hope you get this sorted soon, want to hear about more of those cracking runs you were bashing out before your knee problems started image

    If anyone's interested, I just posted a race report from yesterday on my blog at http://goldilocksrunning.blogspot.co.uk if any of you like reading running-themed blogs image

    Thanks for the link Sarah, great reading, I've added you to my favourite blogs.

    My Beachy Head race report is here if anyone is tempted for next year image

    http://sarahstravelsandraces.blogspot.co.uk/

     


     

  • Congrats Sarah, GemGem, Jellybaby, Barbie and GF. Crikey - that's a lot of races! Some good times there, though.

    Swervin: not too sure what to suggest, really, other than getting your knee looked at by a specialist/sports physio. Strapping may work, but best to get it seen to before you do serious damage!

    Toby - my training plan starts on 10 December. I'm using Hal Higdon's "Intermediate 2" programme, which got me round the Berlin Marathon OK. But I'm going to mix it up a bit with some tempo runs, hill work and sprints to try and improve my times.

    Another lunchtime run today (8km). I averaged 5mins 27secs per kilometre, which is a bit slower than usual, but it was one of those runs that just flew by. It was a little cold and breezy, but otherwise near perfect running conditions. I've got to say I really enjoy running at lunchtime; it wakes me up after a morning in the office and clears my head for the afternoon.

    My current 10k PB is 52mins 41secs, and my aim is to get below 50 minutes by the end of the year.

  • Aw thanks Barbie- yours is gorgeous too! Well done on Beachy Head marathon by the way, sounds flipping gruelling image

  • Sarah/barbie. Nice blogs.... Well done.



    Well done gem too.



    Swerve. Another one to say get it looked at and consider sports massage .... If its ITB then that can be sorted in days with a little effort...



    Back to 40 miles a week as I build a base for Brighton. Will have a few cut back weeks but want to get into formal training at Christmas with miles under the belt... ( and a few ilbs lighter - Toby every lb is 2secs per mile )
  • RedheadRedhead ✭✭✭

    Hi everyone,

    Last marathon of 2012 just completed (Beachy Head) so now starting to focus on Brighton.  I did the first one but missed it this year and I believe the course is now pancake flat so has defo pb potential.

    My training schedule will start in December image

  • Redhead at the moment looking at the course map we still have the hills that were in the first year apart from the loop around the school

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    Oh well that should be OK then as I didn't think it was hilly anyway, just a couple of undulations.

  • Yay...I managed a short run tonight with no pain. Admittedly it was only a 3 miler and the pain didn't come on until 5 miles the other day. Still felt good to get out and complete a run with no gripes.

    I also changed my running shoes....dunno if it made a difference but being brand new they were certainly a lot more 'boingy' than my old ones.

    I was running in Brooks Adrenaline GTS12's but switched to a pair of Nike Pegasus +29's which correct me if I'm wrong or for a neutral runner. The Brooks were recommended by one of those shops that video you running and told me I overpronate. Hey Ho.

    I've hopefully found someone who knows a bit about muscles and bones so a sports massage is on the cards. Thanks for the advice all of you.

    I never expected this to happen, I thought I was invincible!! image

    Anyway's I can see in reality that my mileage has increased from zero to quite a lot over quite a short space of time. I'm at week eight of a 16 week training program that would have had me ready for a marathon way way before I needed, so I think I'm gonna go back to the beginning and start it again.

  • morning all

    just 3 miles for me yesterday may do a gym session today or have a rest day will have to see how tied i am when i wake up

  • Swervin, suggest you do not start from week 1 but maintain week 8 with a rest week ( lower miles -say week 3) every 3rd week. You will be better prepared with a better base. Keep the mileage up with some rest weeks...
  • Morning all,

    I'm lugified with a very gunky chest (not good for an asthmatic!) so no running today.

    Swervin, I agree with AGF about maintaining your base mileage then starting a few weeks into your marathon plan.  As part of my training I take 'step-back' weeks (as I'm getting on a bit) so I do 3 weeks hard training then take an easier week to let my body recover and consolidate the training.  Oh and I can thoroughly recommend Sports Massage as it really helps iron out the knotty bits image

     

  • well had a few days rest from my half and im eager to get back on the pavements. Gonna keep a steady mileage going until official training starts at the end of November.. its a slow and steady increasing training plan..which will give me time for any unexpected lapses in training.



    have to admit i had second thoughts about the full marathon after my half the other day but after a couple of days rest i am really up for it now.
  • 6k run/walk for me today in 50 mins.  Should have been 3 miles, but got engrossed in DVD I was watching and kept going till the end. 

    Gemgemx - I too was having second thoughts about full marathon after my first half marathon, but now find I am up for the challenge.

     

  • Hills, Toby? HILLS??? Nobody said anything about hills! How big are they? There were a couple at the Cardiff Half that took me by surprise, including one at the 12.5 mile point, which wasn't playing fair in my book!



    Swervin, I agree with Redhead and AGF...



    Poohbear - lol at the DVD!
  • hills @ 12.5 miles is definitely not fair play Wordslinger!
  • AmGettingFitter (AGF) wrote (see)
    Swervin, suggest you do not start from week 1 but maintain week 8 with a rest week ( lower miles -say week 3) every 3rd week. You will be better prepared with a better base. Keep the mileage up with some rest weeks...

    Thanks for the advice all of you? How can I maintain week 8 if I can't complete the longer runs?

    Week 7 (which is the week I almost completed before pulling up with my knee) is four runs of 4, 6, 4, and 12 miles.  Clearly (if the pain continues to manifest itself at a certain mileage) I'll have to reduce my mileage?

    Forgive my ignorance.

  • Word there not so much hills as undulations and the one steepishs hill at 9 miles is only short and you get to run back down it as you turn around just past it once you get to 11 miles it's all down hill or flat

  • Swervin, Apologies. In that case go back to weeks 5 or 6  ( whatever you can manage ) and build up again. You not not need to go back to the start though - unless thats all you can manage.  Maybe take 2 weeks at each Stage/week as you have plenty of time.

    Also take a few "down/lower mileage" weeks if you are feeling tired.

    Eg you could do  W4, W5, W4, W6, W5, W7, W6, W8, W7, W9 etc

    Also here are some tips to help with the knees.

    a) Stretch legs everyday and do the Plank/Bridges/Squats a few times a week.

    b)Buy some compression socks/tights and wear often when not running. It helps speed up recovery.

    c) the vast majority of knee injuries for beginers are ITB issues. This is the tendon down outside of the leg. Its gets very tight ( hence the need to stretch/Strengthen/Compression). When it gets tight then it pulls on the knee area and you get knee pain. This is a very common injury/issue.  So you need to keep your ITB loose. This means using either foam roller or "the stick". Google will help with both.

    d) Jump in a bath of cold water after long runs for 10 mins......Its "ok" after a minute or two.. image

    Good luck

     

     

     

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