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Sounds like a good plan Sean hope I can find you before the start to have some company setting off for train in a min.
I have a funny feeling that some of us may meet up during the run tomorrow, despite all this pen shennanigans. They have clearly gone a bit random.
BRB do not panic and please don't get yourself disqualified, head to the front of the Pen, wait til they lift the ropey thing away and then there's scope to edge forwards slghtly disproportionately.
But really....my first mile took over 9:30 last year, the first time I ever didn't dart around freaking out with HR about 210 I kid you not - and had a 3:54 PB. Was hitting 8:15 miling @ 21 miles, getting it all back.
It's counterntuitive I know, but this year I am definitely going to be going for the negative split if to sneak under 4.
The vast majority of less experienced runners go off far faster than is sustainable over the distance, so let's stay strong and tiptoe past them all around Canary Wharf
HB bench outside the church on Blackheath (tbh there might be 2 be careful) 8:50 - 9:10 ish.
I suspect we'll want to be earlier than later?
Malcs - Wardrobe sorted
Black Saucony running vest and shorts, with white and Orange trim with White Deal Tri Logo. White and Blue trim ASICS cumulus running shoes.
Stay warm and dry before the off, it won't matter once you get going.
Enjoy!
First run since Sunday today.Norwich parkrun 19.07 new PB.
Have taken self to a dark room to lie down... Eeeeeeeek!!
Well done Martin - guess I should try and run a PArkRun next Saturday!
Angela - would love a lie down to, but my wife's at work all day, so been chasing round after the kids. Although just had 90 mins on the soda with my lad watching - Paul Bart Mall Cop, which made him chuckle.
Can anyone recommend any films to watch tonight, whilst I chill before tomorrow?
That should have read sofa not soda (bloody ipad)
all I've been drinking today is water. honest.
Run fat boy run !!!
Tim good film ready for Sunday go grease lightning ???
Angela may the force be with you now you've come back from the dark side.
Sorry I did have a little break down when I got in but now I've put my kit on, got the gels ready, number pinned and timing chip on, feeling calmer now- it was potentially the effect of 2 cups of ribena in a row!
well done on ur PR Martin- what's the course likein Norwich
sean that's my film recommendatio- a Simon pegg one v funny
I watched a film called Chef which was quite sweet, easy watching. I hope to catch you all in the morning but it's also my birthday so I may have to open a few cards! If I don't see you at the bench good luck to you all, I hope everyone gets their PB and goal
Sorry, bit short on time.
I will be near the 10 mile marker on the right hand side. Look for the Swiss flag just after you pass under the big footbridge. I'll be near the barriers opposite the school.
After that I'll cross on the river boat to the isle of dogs around the 15 mile mark on the left after you emerge from the underpass roundabout.
Sense - 10 mile marker is quite quiet. Not sure about 8 miles, that might be ok but around Surrey Quays shopping centre has been very busy in previous years.
You're more than welcome to join me at mile 10. Look for the flag
I'm heading for the Chandos after if anyone fancies meeting up. I'm seeing Shady Ady there and hopefully Angela and several others. Will probably be there from around 2pm onwards.
Good luck everyone. Hope to see you at the bench. Will be there around 8:50/8:55.
Expo done first thing, carbs loaded (and still going) kit ready.... phew!
hopefully see you at the bench tomorrow but if not, massive good luck. I hope your race goes well. I forget how special this race is, we're privileged to be part of it. However if I forget that my husband has agreed to write 'don't be shit' on my arms!
malcs, I'll keep an eye out. My husband is half Swedish so that should make the flag easier to remember!
Pretty sick of carbs now. Bag packed, I think. Bound to have forgotten something. Panic setting in. How wet will it be? What extra dry clothes do I take? Will I make it to the bench and back to the green start in time? Will I uphold the honour of the forum and "not be shit" What if, what if !!!
Breathe and relax. Whatever will be will be. I intend to enjoy the experience and have a blast. Now where are those jaffa cakes?
Hope to see some of you at the bench but who knows. Good luck and best wishes one and all. xx
Ran today's parkrun sans buggy with a dodgy quad and poor warmup. 19:52 and there was fuel left in the tank. Seems like one week post marathon is a good time to do a parkrun effort. Should have pushed harder!
London app stacked with runners to follow, none of whom shall be deemed shit! Awesome battle cry!
Have a great day tomorrow.
I AM AT THE BENCH!!!!!!
I haven't looked anyone up yet but did see Slowkoala at the end and she had a brilliant run too. But looking forward to reading all the reports - I'll write up something longer later in the week. But right now I'm heading home for food and vino