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Depending on the numbers planning to attend I'll investigate what options are available. I would be planning to keep it simple at a pizza/pasta type place, with a central location. All runners, partners, family etc more than welcome. We've done this is the previous years (at PastaPapa but I'm not sure it's still open) and it's a good way to put faces to names and help ease the nerves by chatting with fellow runners.
If you'd like to attend please post here and let me know the number of people in your party.
I'm going for a sports massage tomorrow. I had a horrible 16 mile run on Sunday, legs were heavy right from the off. I'm a little concerned about my right leg. I've got pain in what I believe to be balled the Vastus Lateralis when walking and running. I haven't run since Sunday. I think I could, but thought I'd give it a rest and see how it is after tomorrow. If it's no better I'm going to revert to doing all my training on the bike. It's not ideal, but as I've been following the FIRST program, I've put a lot of long runs in already and I have my 'practice' marathon a week on Saturday, so I'm treating this as a bit of a taper. It's so tempting to go for a run, but I'd be so cross with myself if I got injured now. I've made no secret of sub 4 being my target, but I've put my focus on the process making sure I get all the training runs in, rather than think about the end goal. I've realised over the last few weeks though, that putting in a good run is what I want out of it and the time isn't so important. That means not blowing up completely after 18 miles or so and run consistently all the way. I pretty much managed that in my first marathon in Amsterdam where I ran 4:02, but can't say that I have felt satisfied in any of my other marathons with how I ran them.
Fingers crossed that everyone on the injury bench makes some good progress this week.
Please add me to the pasta list Eggy - wherever we end up. Thanks for thinking about that.
I've read the '5 longest runs should add up to 100 miles' thing many times, and although that would be nice in in an ideal world, for people used to high mileage, please don't be alarmed if you're not planning on doing that much. Many beginners plans in particular may only have one or two 20 milers in them, and that's fine.
I vaguely remember someone on here a few year back saying they do more mid range runs and less long runs,it may have been Emmy
FRG2 - I tend to do lots of long runs, but I could never have done that when I started marathon running. For someone taking on their first marathon I'd say five 20 milers would be a bad idea, unless they'd come from a very strong running background.
I went out for my first run in 10 days today, whilst I didnt feel 100% happy and still had a little discomfort during the run I managed to run 5k, I could have gone on for longer but wanting to build it back up and not rush into it, even though I am chomping at the bit to get going again.
Does anyone else find the slow tempo runs hard to pace? I seem to find it tough sticking to a slower set pace, ending up running a lot faster than planned and often feel like I need to explain to people I see on the run why I am running so slowly.
Most worrying today is my knee has been aching and twinging. I've got an old injury that occasionally flares up but I've not felt it for a while. Hopefully it will be okay next time I run.
I'd love to come on the Saturday evening although I'm worried I'll be too sick with nerves to actually eat! I have a small army of supporters if that is okay; my husband, 16 year old niece (helping out with child wrangling), four year old daughter and my baby boy who will be just one by then and probably eats more pasta than a carb-loading marathon runner!
Katey (and anyone else worried about pre-race nerves) - I very much recommend coming to dinner. Just talking to people who are in the same boat, have been there before, or can answer questions (however random you might think they are) can be a big help. I remember one year being convinced I was about to go down with some horrible flu the next day, and discovering that everyone else around the table was thinking the same thing. None of us did, but we all felt better for sharing
Another reason to come to dinner is that you don't need to wonder about where to eat, can you get a reservation? Will they serve pasta? You just turn up and it's good!
Thanks for all the encouragement from the marathon veterans. The task is becoming more daunting (and more real) as day approaches.
*** Saturday Night Meal ***
So far we have 13 runners, friends and family confirmed.
Eggy
Running Rodent
Kenno and co
Nells and Mr Nells
Hatton2009
Katey and her entourage
Anyone else wanting to join us?
Eggy - Thanks for taking on the meal arrangements. I'm travelling with a small group and last year they all agreed to attend and then dropped out on the day so I can't be sure yet. Don't want to mess your numbers up.
But if anyone else is wavering then I can recommend the meal meet-up. It is always great to catch up with this group and non-runners are welcomed too.
I will be at the meet-up at the Arc on race day though. And planning on one of the two parkruns on the Saturday morning. Not sure which yet.
And this will be the first year I'm not rushing off straight after the race to catch a flight. I will be able to celebrate properly for once!
Stay positive gang x
Oh and I nearly forgot to mention, I'm so excited
Get in!!!