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Yep, I'm up for the BCRC Two Oceans trip in 2018. It's Comrades I'm toying with for 2017.
I was originally looking at doing both in 2018, but think next year for Comrades might work better ..... as you say, assuming we survive in April.
That'd be good if you could keep me posted for Comrades '17. Thanks Dannirr.
I'm up for a safari. It's the run preceding it that scares the bejesus out of me.
That and I want to visit Cape Town and dive with sharks.
Eggy - you'll see plenty of Cape Town at Two Oceans!
What I was able to run was the Erzberg race. It was very hot and due to the new racecourse it was longer and 300ft more elevation. I gave all I had and finished in 1:40:43, Pace 8:05/km.
Franz - Well done!
Good stuff Franz! Always tough to be racing this time of year in the heat...
I'm still managing to stick to my latest plan and even doing the long run miles, though it hasn't gotten to the challenging numbers quite yet. If I can keep chipping away Dannirr, I may well be in shape for the Two Oceans cutoff by 2018. You never know!
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Afternoon all. I've been on my holibobs for 2 weeks. I went to the physio the day before and have been told I have very tight hamstrings that is pulling hard where my Achilles attaches to my ankle. So I have a lot of stretching to do. It's very frustrating
I'm a total newbie here - hoping to run Paris next year as my first marathon! (yikes). Been off running since March 2015 and now the happy mum of a 7mo little boy! Keen to get fit again but aware I'm going to have to pretty much start at square one... I'm moving house in Sept and planning on joining a local running club to get me back into shape. A friend recommended the Paris marathon - I'm not competitive, just want to do myself proud and run my first marathon in a beautiful city! I also studied French at uni so that's also a plus (and the croissants, obviously...)
Any tips or advice?!
Thanks X
Welcome Bexi, you've made a great choice with Paris and coming here
You've got loads going on by the sound of it. Joining a club sounds good, and starting a plan next month will certainly give you enough time to prepare for Paris.
Your friend has good taste, Paris is an amazing place to run a marathon, it's probably still my favourite.
As for tips and advice, the best I can give is stay in here, these guys are the best. Any questions you have, you'll find the answer here ..... not always running related !
Good luck x
Congratulations for your decision to run in Paris.
My advice - if you want a public place then September is the last Chance.
Do not Start training too fast, take it easy during the first weeks. Maybe there is a coach in the running Club who can Write you a training plan!
All the best from Austria, be careful and take it easy!
This is a lovely place to hang out. You'll get tons of good advice here.
Bexi22 - Welcome to the thread!
I'd imagine after moving house with a young child that running a marathon will be a breeze.
Hi Bexi - the second registration wave for public places will open on September 6, 8am. 21.000 places have already been sold in the first wave in April (one of these is mine
). Tarifs will start at EUR 90 and go up to EUR 115.
If anyone looks for public places - do not wait too long!
Welcome Bexi
This is a great place to hangout! Wipes off dust and cobwebs!! ...It's been a while!
A friendlier bunch would be hard to find, don't be scared to ask anything no matter how trivial it may seem were all here to help!
Does anyone know if you need a medical certificate for the breakfast run on the Saturday. I've signed up for the marathon but was going to do the breakfast run with the better half on Saturday morning. I can't find any mention of needing a medical cert for it.
Hi Bexi!
Welcome to the thread and many congrats on the bundle of joy!
Good luck with the move, and hope it all goes smoothly for you. Once you've ticked that off, it's just running a marathon left on your list of Very Difficult Challenges for this year I suppose
As has already been mentioned, this is a lovely friendly place and with quite a few Paris veterans hanging around here so there isn't a questions that can't be answered.
Hi RoddyMac, no med cert required for breakfast run
Hi RoddyMac
I was the same situation as you - although we didn't actually get to do it (long story) - as I and my other half were signed up for Breakfast Run last year and only I had the Med Cert, so it seems yo don't need it for this one.
Thanks for the info
We were in Paris for a long weekend in March this year and done the parkrun then. We brought them some Scottish weather it was the first snow they had had all winter
Welcome Bexi
Paris was my first marathon, having failed to get a place in the London ballot.
Its a great race with good support and a really beautiful city.
If I could give you any advice it would be to use this forum. The people on here are incredibly supportive and knowledgable will keep you going when you are having a low point and cheer you on when you have a high point. They are also great drinking buddies for post race celebrations.
Dont ever worry about asking a question, even if it feels stupid - it won't be.
Its a bit quiet in here at the moment, as we are so far out from the event and the 2nd wave of places haven't been released yet. However, it will get a lot busier and then the fun really begins.
Hi and welcome Bexi. Paris is so good in so many ways.
after two hard weeks my coach scheduled next week a recovery one with just three runs:
- 1:00 tempo change four times 5/10 min moderate/medium
- 1:15 moderate plus 0:15 Medium
- 12k test run with 5:30/k constant speed
I am really looking forward because I am a bit exhausted.
All the best and keep on!