MG - It's Rotterdom you're off to, isn't it? Weather sounds a bit warm for my liking! Saying that, I don't fancy the heavy rain and 23mph wind thats forecast for Fort William on Sunday much...
Stewart - Glad to hear you're feeling better. Can't believe that's Lochaber already upon us. Wish the niggly ankle would clear up, but I'll be standing on a wet shinty pitch on Sunday morning either way
SM6 yes off to Rotterdam, always prefer the cool conditions but can't change the weather so will just get on with it and see , as you say Fort W weather soundS pretty testing to say the least
Stewart really pleased to hear you are improving - just in time!
Stuart fingers crossed the rest does the trick. I really hope the weather improves for you guys.
MG1 you'll be done by the time the sun comes out!
NP hope you passed that test! I'm just doing a few short runs now.
OH nice that you got a decent evening for your run.
6 miles for me tonight on treadmill with 4 at tempo pace. The hamstring/glute went tight but never got worse. I will take it easy, got the massage on Monday and may rest tomorrow, will see how it goes.
MG here's a checklist for you, nicked from the inimitable Controversial on Fetch
For going abroad:
guide book phrase book passport photocopy of the passport foreign currency hotel details flight details boarding card PC/Mac driving licence
For the hotel
socket adaptor Fork/knife/spoon from camping set to have breakfast before marathon cork/screw bottle opener to have a beer in the hotel sleeping pills ear plugs
For the race:-
Registration confirmation and literature Maps and directions Watch or GPS and charger/cable (Compression) Socks Shorts Compression top Short sleeve top/Vest arm warmers Long sleeve top Rain/cold weather shell Discardable outer layer to be worn in the early stages Hat and/or touque Gloves (or old socks to throw away) Sunglasses/goggles Sun protection cream Safety pins (to attach gel packs, race number,etc.) Vaseline/body lubricant Gel packs Energy drinks Beetroot juice Camera and batteries Something to attach your chip to the shoe sweat band pace band racing trainers painkillers aspirin vitamin C clean kit for after the race sponge salt tablets chocolate bar for before the race imodium tissues towel safety blanket to keep warm before the race sports bottle top of sponsor water bottle - i.e. for London keep the vittel sports top then you can screw it on and drink easier as you go...(that's running) LARGE black plastic bin bag Official carrier bag with race number on Carrier bag to sit on whilst waiting in the pen Disposable bottle with LARGE mouth opening, and lid - to take to the start pen, and pee into whilst waiting for the start (much better than having to leave the pen to go back to loo queue)
For after the race:
Skins dry trainers change of clothes diet coke (for when feeling sick) salted crisps (same as above) digestive aid
Tek thanks for the list! Wow that's pretty dam comprehsive I think I have most of that lot sorted ready to go into my bag, hopefully won't need the phrase book as our Dutch friends speak better english than some over here I know.
Hopefully all is under control, can't believe how quickly the last couple of months have gone, looking forward to getting over there now, just need to make sure Mrs G has got her stuff all under control although looking at her bag anyone think we going for a week instead of 2 nights
Tek - Nice run today, enjoy the final long run tomorrow!
Fiona - Good run last night!
OH - Good run yesterday, is your marathon next month?
NP - Impressive run, though I don't like hearing 6.11 pace described as easy enough
MG - From Teks list, I think the bottle opener sounds like the most important item
Good luck for Sunday!
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Leg is definitely feeling better today, but I think Sunday is going to come just too soon for it to be 100%. Another couple of days and I think I'd be sorted. I might be wrong, might wake up tomorrow or Sunday and it's totally fine. Going to have to be gentle on Sunday, well as gentle as you can be over marathon distance...
Fiona- nice treadmill session. Hope the massage does the trick with the hamstring....
NP- Nice running- what pace is 6.11- tempo? MP?
Tek- great list, but safe to say I will be travelling a lot lighter! One thing not on Controversial's great list (for VLMers, at least) is passport/ driving licence- cos you need that WITH your registration form to collect your number
MACE, STEWART, STUART, MG and MABEL- BEST OF LUCK, GUYS!!!!!!!!
Disaster this morning- NO smoked salmon left! Had to make do with a couple of bananas for breakfast. Lunch was leftover sliced sirloinon a bed of rocket and tonight I made a spicy chicken tikka masala with a low carb cauliflower "rice"- fab! 6.4ishm recovery run for me this evening- in the wind, of course....
You must be pleased it's the last long run Teknik!
Good luck mace, MG1, Stuart amd Stewart. Fingers crossed all niggles/lurgy gone by the start line. Lochaber guys I hope the weather turns out better than forecast but don't forget the waterproofs!
Shopping night tonight then jason?! Venison for me tonight with veg. No run but off to stretch etc and will run in the morning. This time next week I should have my number and chip tucked away in the hotel safe (obviously they are much sought after!!)
Fiona snap will be looking at going out for something to eat and having a nice sleep in on Saturday morning got to pack this weekend as I'm at work from 9am Monday till 5 pm Wednesday. But then I'm off till 22 May with only 18 days left at work after that
Arrived in Brighton this afternoon with the wife and kids. Didn't run today but have done a couple of miles walking. Will do a 3 or so in the morning and that's it.
Done an hour in the expo and tried out the water pouches and have to say I'm quite impressed with them. Overall feeling fairly relaxed still but keeping an eye on the wind forecast
For anyone who may be interested my number is 8669 .... there's a free app "Brighton Marathon" for anyone with an iPhone. Can track runners with splits from 10k onwards.
Fiona, nice run I'm sure the massage will sort it out enjoy your run tomorrow
Tek, good run today, enjoy the last long one tomorrow
MG, good luck on Sunday looking forward to the race report
SM, I'm sure you'll be flying on Sunday
NP, easy for you impossible for me, awesome as always
Jason nice recovery, surprised you didn't have the steak for breakie
Still have a slight cough, but everything else is just dandy, i had a sports massage today and tomorrow is the big carb load and staying off the feet I'm getting excited and can't wait for the race to start, weather looks crap don't mind the rain it's the wind that's going to be tough to deal with
Stewart, sounds like you're gonna be ok I agree, only concern for me is the wind. Looks like its gonna be a southerly 20mph with 30mph gusts in Brighton which will be mostly side on as most of the race is along the seafront. Not sure if i'd prefer side on or a head/tail wind ????
Mace, Good luck at Brighton on Sunday can't wait to hear all about it, I think the wind will be more in our face on the return, I'm not going to worry too much about it PB no matter
An exciting weekend of racing for the thread, good luck MACE, STEWART MG1 AND SM.
I look forward to the race reports tomorrow.
Still not run and losing confidence here I have done plenty of cross training and the tendon is feeling better but still sore if I press it (I know...dont press it then..lol ) icing massaging taking volterol, and using volterol spray (at the same time ummmmm...so what I dont care..lol the worse thing that will happen is an upset tum...but ok so far) still a whole week to go and I must remind myself I had a great 21.5 miler just 2 weeks ago, so hopefully the enforced rest wont matter too much...11 days no running, thats the longest since I had the flu over 2 years ago !!!!
One thing I have managed to do is cut right back on the carbs go without..bread potatoes, cereal including the PORRIDGE for 3 whole days !!I have even managed to resists the biscuits and chocolates left for us by patients ,lots of fish and meat veg and fruit,so not feeling to fat with the lack or running..
Gosh, 18 days is not long NP. Then you can concentrate on being an athlete!
mace don't have an iphone but will be checking. Best of luck!
Stewart and Stuart keeping my fingers crossed for you. Totally agree that wind worse than rain.
MG1 enjoy Rotterdam and hope the weather is better there.
NN now it is about confidence! Did 8m this morning and hamstring tight and sore but not sharp (5 or 6 on the 1-10 scale). Normally I'd stop but did not get worse. Still going for it at VLM. If it gets worse on the day then I hope I'd still manage to hobble round to get GFA. Nothing venture.
Racers have a great weekend looking forward to race reports
Jason well done with keeping the lid on it
NN for whats its worth I met a very nice lady last year on the plane over from Belfast who had not run for near on 3 weeks due to an injury but was able to cross train and she still ran a very good time, you wont loose your fitness between now and Sunday
Well went to the local Park run for my final speed session and after 1 mile warm up I ran 1 mile at MP and 2 miles at 5k pace followed by a cool down, 8 easy miles tomorrow
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Well done on everyone's training. Hope any niggles disappear quickly.
Tek good one earlier
Stewart hopefully the bugs are going a bit so you can run
NP I guess the fitness test is not really a test for you at all
SM6 hope the injury gods are looking out for you
Mace good for you on the weight loss
Rest for me today, might go and run a 2 miler tomorow before setting off on Saturday
MG - It's Rotterdom you're off to, isn't it? Weather sounds a bit warm for my liking! Saying that, I don't fancy the heavy rain and 23mph wind thats forecast for Fort William on Sunday much...
Stewart - Glad to hear you're feeling better. Can't believe that's Lochaber already upon us. Wish the niggly ankle would clear up, but I'll be standing on a wet shinty pitch on Sunday morning either way
Will swim in the morning and rest the rest of the day
Sc and SM6 fingers crossed you are both 100% for Sunday.
Fiona cotton wool now less is more no more miles than days to the marathon from here on in
8 miles on a bright but cool windy evening after a couple of day's rest.
Still pretty cool here although forecast to get a bit warmer over weekend.
Wishing good speed and endurance to StewartC and SM6 in Fort William
(at least the wind should be behind you one way )
Hope all goes well for mace (Brighton), MG1 (Rotterdam) and Mabel40 (vienna)
.. a lot going on this weekend
Looking forwards to all the reports ...
Stewart really pleased to hear you are improving - just in time!
Stuart fingers crossed the rest does the trick. I really hope the weather improves for you guys.
MG1 you'll be done by the time the sun comes out!
NP hope you passed that test! I'm just doing a few short runs now.
OH nice that you got a decent evening for your run.
6 miles for me tonight on treadmill with 4 at tempo pace. The hamstring/glute went tight but never got worse. I will take it easy, got the massage on Monday and may rest tomorrow, will see how it goes.
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Jason lol at "half Tek"
Stewart glad you're feeling better
Stuart fingers crossed still for that leg/ankle
HM hope you're ok
MG bags all packed?
NP nice tempo yesterday
OH good 8 miler
AGF hi
Fiona nice treddie tempo. Hope the rolling/stretching / massage eases the glute & hammy
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4.44m recovery after massage and hot yoga this morning. Last long run tomorrow!
MG here's a checklist for you, nicked from the inimitable Controversial on Fetch
For going abroad:guide book phrase book passport photocopy of the passport foreign currency hotel details flight details boarding card PC/Mac driving licence
For the hotelsocket adaptor Fork/knife/spoon from camping set to have breakfast before marathon cork/screw bottle opener to have a beer in the hotel sleeping pills ear plugs
For the race:-Registration confirmation and literature Maps and directions Watch or GPS and charger/cable (Compression) Socks Shorts Compression top Short sleeve top/Vest arm warmers Long sleeve top Rain/cold weather shell Discardable outer layer to be worn in the early stages Hat and/or touque Gloves (or old socks to throw away) Sunglasses/goggles Sun protection cream Safety pins (to attach gel packs, race number,etc.) Vaseline/body lubricant Gel packs Energy drinks Beetroot juice Camera and batteries Something to attach your chip to the shoe sweat band pace band racing trainers painkillers aspirin vitamin C clean kit for after the race sponge salt tablets chocolate bar for before the race imodium tissues towel safety blanket to keep warm before the race sports bottle top of sponsor water bottle - i.e. for London keep the vittel sports top then you can screw it on and drink easier as you go...(that's running) LARGE black plastic bin bag Official carrier bag with race number on Carrier bag to sit on whilst waiting in the pen Disposable bottle with LARGE mouth opening, and lid - to take to the start pen, and pee into whilst waiting for the start (much better than having to leave the pen to go back to loo queue)
For after the race:Skins dry trainers change of clothes diet coke (for when feeling sick) salted crisps (same as above) digestive aid
Reminder of the racers this Sunday...good luck all
14/04/13 Brighton Mace
14/04/13 Lochaber Stuart M, Stewart C
14/04/13 Rotterdam MG
14/04/13 Vienna Mabel40
Hopefully all is under control, can't believe how quickly the last couple of months have gone, looking forward to getting over there now, just need to make sure Mrs G has got her stuff all under control although looking at her bag anyone think we going for a week instead of 2 nights
Tek - Nice run today, enjoy the final long run tomorrow!
Fiona - Good run last night!
OH - Good run yesterday, is your marathon next month?
NP - Impressive run, though I don't like hearing 6.11 pace described as easy enough
MG - From Teks list, I think the bottle opener sounds like the most important item
Good luck for Sunday!
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Leg is definitely feeling better today, but I think Sunday is going to come just too soon for it to be 100%. Another couple of days and I think I'd be sorted. I might be wrong, might wake up tomorrow or Sunday and it's totally fine. Going to have to be gentle on Sunday, well as gentle as you can be over marathon distance...
Tek,
I'm getting there. Hopefully will go for a run tomorrow.
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Well done on everyone's training & good luck to this weekends racers.
AGF looks like Lulu has had a few runs
Teknik that's some list
SM6 by mile 3 you will be flying.
Good luck to Mace, MG1, SM6, SC go get some PB's
Looking forward to race reports and will see if I can get coverage on my computer
Evening all
HM4- good news
Fiona- nice treadmill session. Hope the massage does the trick with the hamstring....
NP- Nice running- what pace is 6.11- tempo? MP?
Tek- great list, but safe to say I will be travelling a lot lighter! One thing not on Controversial's great list (for VLMers, at least) is passport/ driving licence- cos you need that WITH your registration form to collect your number
MACE, STEWART, STUART, MG and MABEL- BEST OF LUCK, GUYS!!!!!!!!
Disaster this morning- NO smoked salmon left! Had to make do with a couple of bananas for breakfast. Lunch was leftover sliced sirloinon a bed of rocket and tonight I made a spicy chicken tikka masala with a low carb cauliflower "rice"- fab! 6.4ishm recovery run for me this evening- in the wind, of course....
You must be pleased it's the last long run Teknik!
Good luck mace, MG1, Stuart amd Stewart. Fingers crossed all niggles/lurgy gone by the start line. Lochaber guys I hope the weather turns out better than forecast but don't forget the waterproofs!
Shopping night tonight then jason?! Venison for me tonight with veg. No run but off to stretch etc and will run in the morning. This time next week I should have my number and chip tucked away in the hotel safe (obviously they are much sought after!!)
F
Fiona- LOL! Shopping done this morning. I LOVE venison! Wish you hadn't mentioned that about "this time next week"!!
Arrived in Brighton this afternoon with the wife and kids. Didn't run today but have done a couple of miles walking. Will do a 3 or so in the morning and that's it.
Done an hour in the expo and tried out the water pouches and have to say I'm quite impressed with them. Overall feeling fairly relaxed still but keeping an eye on the wind forecast
For anyone who may be interested my number is 8669 .... there's a free app "Brighton Marathon" for anyone with an iPhone. Can track runners with splits from 10k onwards.
Happy training / eating / tapering everyone
Tek, good run today, enjoy the last long one tomorrow
MG, good luck on Sunday looking forward to the race report
SM, I'm sure you'll be flying on Sunday
NP, easy for you impossible for me, awesome as always
Jason nice recovery, surprised you didn't have the steak for breakie
Still have a slight cough, but everything else is just dandy, i had a sports massage today and tomorrow is the big carb load and staying off the feet I'm getting excited and can't wait for the race to start, weather looks crap don't mind the rain it's the wind that's going to be tough to deal with
Best of luck, guys!
8.71m for me this morning in 1.05.35, including Parkrun jog
An exciting weekend of racing for the thread, good luck MACE, STEWART MG1 AND SM.
I look forward to the race reports tomorrow.
Still not run and losing confidence here I have done plenty of cross training and the tendon is feeling better but still sore if I press it (I know...dont press it then..lol ) icing massaging taking volterol, and using volterol spray (at the same time ummmmm...so what I dont care..lol the worse thing that will happen is an upset tum...but ok so far) still a whole week to go and I must remind myself I had a great 21.5 miler just 2 weeks ago, so hopefully the enforced rest wont matter too much...11 days no running, thats the longest since I had the flu over 2 years ago !!!!
One thing I have managed to do is cut right back on the carbs go without..bread potatoes, cereal including the PORRIDGE for 3 whole days !!I have even managed to resists the biscuits and chocolates left for us by patients ,lots of fish and meat veg and fruit,so not feeling to fat with the lack or running..
Gosh, 18 days is not long NP. Then you can concentrate on being an athlete!
mace don't have an iphone but will be checking. Best of luck!
Stewart and Stuart keeping my fingers crossed for you. Totally agree that wind worse than rain.
MG1 enjoy Rotterdam and hope the weather is better there.
NN now it is about confidence! Did 8m this morning and hamstring tight and sore but not sharp (5 or 6 on the 1-10 scale). Normally I'd stop but did not get worse. Still going for it at VLM. If it gets worse on the day then I hope I'd still manage to hobble round to get GFA. Nothing venture.
F
Racers have a great weekend looking forward to race reports
Jason well done with keeping the lid on it
NN for whats its worth I met a very nice lady last year on the plane over from Belfast who had not run for near on 3 weeks due to an injury but was able to cross train and she still ran a very good time, you wont loose your fitness between now and Sunday
Well went to the local Park run for my final speed session and after 1 mile warm up I ran 1 mile at MP and 2 miles at 5k pace followed by a cool down, 8 easy miles tomorrow