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I'll let you know how the CW50 is if and when I run it.
Khanivore - I don't do off road events. But I think Robert, who is on this thread, has done or certainly knows about that race. He's doing jury service at the moment so only has time to post at the weekend. He's very knowledgeable about the Centurion events.
Edit, I had already looked on the Gloucester City Marathon site and it doesn't look like it's been updated since last year. I've just looked on the associated Trimax Events site and there is no mention of this race, but their other events are listed (including Forest of Dean). Looks to me like it's not happening...
I wonder if they're still battling with the council over the course.
There was never much activity on their website anyway.
I haven't got an alternative marathon for that weekend should Gloucester not go ahead so I'll probably do Sturminster Half instead.
I did google to see if I could find any press releases about it but no luck.
I'm doing a race in Gloucestershire this weekend so I might ask a few local runners there if they've heard anything about it.
Khanivore - you can if you really want it, as you have the capability.
6 miles today, should have been a Hadd test but no chance as we have very windy weather again, yet another yellow warning for the wind. I bumped into a neighbour as I was going out for my run, she was talking about how bad/dangerous the wind was and then asked 'are you really going to run in the rain'
https://buy.garmin.com/en-GB/GB/p/633625
I think my Garmin might need replacing soon, I've noticed a couple of times lately a little condensation inside. Very happy with the model 310XT, the newer models don't offer me anything else that is of any use to me, price for a 310XT now is £99.
https://buy.garmin.com/en-GB/GB/p/608665
I use the Garmin 230 and I see the 235 is about £160 so if mine broke I'd probably just get another one of those.
Well, as for me, no running since Monday as I've just been too busy, and then too tired. I've manufactured a couple of hours free this afternoon, but I'm too tired now as well! But, the new house is done in terms of the decorating (with the exception of the kitchen) and my place is all packed up and ready to go. How I ever thought I'd be able to move myself with the help of a couple of mates, I don't know. Very glad I've got a removal firm coming on Saturday! I've said it before, but I'm just not used to the manual work, so it's knocked me about a bit and my running has suffered. A real thumbs up to those who have manual jobs and still keep up the training, as after just a couple of week I'm done, but I'm really pleased with how it's all looking which is the main thing.
Still not totally finished as I need to spend some time on my place next week....
That's great news that the new house is ready and you're all packed up ready to go. It's a lot of work and as you say we're not used manual labour. Last time I did any decorating was when I had a sprained ankle and couldn't run.
Khanivore - so sorry to hear you've lost your job. But the next job may be a lot better and I'm impressed that you're using your free time usefully by doing your marathon training.
I don't endorse the term 'junk miles', it's valuable miles in the bank.
Khani, sorry to hear about your job
I don't think my eyesight would be up to following a route on my Garmin. I like the 310XT as it has a big screen.
I contacted Steve Edwards about Gloucester City marathon as he lives in the area, he hasn't heard anything but in his opinion it won't go ahead. Hope you get a reply from Trimax soon.
Steve-Great pace in those conditions.
Khani-Sorry about the job,hopefully you find a fix soon.
Not been able to run the last 2 days for a few reasons but got out for 7 after work today,pretty tough in the wind,and tomorrow's my only option for a long run so will see how that goes as it's still down to be pretty bad.
If the weather is awful tomorrow then just shorten the distance, nothing to be gained having a tough time battling the conditions.
I had a bad run today and cut the distance, was blaming the weather but now I have a bit of a sore throat so hope I'm not getting a cold, RHR has been slightly raised last 2 days.
I have a 20 mile race on Saturday and forecast is rain and winds up to 47mph, but it's 3 laps so should be some shelter so still intend to run unless I do get a cold.
Shades the enforced rest could be a good thing, No internet access in the courts, no nothing there really. I have the forerunner 235, not used it too much yet due to injury but HRM seems to work well, I also have the 220 (i think) which I had a chest strap for but never used.
Shades/ Big G FYI I paid £150 for my forerunner 235 from Amazon, they have flash sales from time to time so just need to keep an eye out.
Big G shame about Gloucester marathon, I felt that their offer of FOD and a transfer to 2019 was generous at the time, I wonder if they knew there was a possibility it wouldnt go ahead.
Khanivore, I was very tempted to sign up for CW50 but as I still have my Plantar Fasciitis and the entries sold out I gave it a miss I'm already doing WW50 this year. Pals describe it as 1st 15 miles are very runable then alot of climbing for 15 miles then more hills, people say it's one of the more beautiful runs. In terms of gels as shades says the 20 mins is rubbish and just marketing sales patter. I too use high 5 at Manchester marathon last year I started at mile 5 then popped one every 3 miles (24ish mins) total of 7 (3hr32) which I think is exessive but worked for me. I use them to portion up the race. Personally I feel one every 30-40 mins is more than enough.
Foot recovered quickly after sundays half, hasn't run until 3 slow miles this evening. Not going to push anything for the next 10 days until I've paced LLHM. Court case still on going, trying to get my head round I could still have another 6 weeks to go!
Shades-Just had a look at that as an option and they've cancelled boddington due to lack of entries.
Yeah - i'll prob take one every 40 mins. Cheers.
Good that your foot recovered quickly from your half marathon.
As the Glos City marathon race organisers had battles last year about the course I guess they know that getting council permission is always going to be tough. I do hope they do manage it, but unfortunately there are some councils that don't want the disruption, other councils embrace having such an event.
Ian - I think Boddington would have been a tough ask for a GFA in June unless it was an exceptionally cool day. It's inland so no cooling breezes and no shade. I can't believe they've cancelled the event, many runners don't enter their events as they have a habit of cancelling them so leave the entry until last minute and sure that the event will go ahead... and then they go and cancel again.
Khanivore - we'll have to change your attitude to hills. Hills will strengthen you and improve your running. I used to bully Ian into doing hillier runs and now he even drives to Wales to do very hilly long runs.
Once you've recovered from Paris, introduce a regular midweek hilly run and you will start to enjoy them I would suggest that you enter a hilly marathon in the summer as part of your ultra preparation.
Rest day for me today, RHR still raised but sore throat only slight and no cold so hopefully I'll be fine for tomorrow
I don’t ‘hate’ hills that much - I just recognise that they destroy me
I’m looking for trail marathons to do over the summer. Have seen one that looks to be a good fit - the Salisbury 5,4,3,2,1. Are you familiar with it? I was thinking of doing the 50km option.
Khanivore - haven't done that race, I think Big G has done the marathon. Don't think it's hilly though, might be undulating, but still a good choice if you can't find a hillier one.