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Glad you're happy with your diagnosis TT.
I always race for a PB TR, the problem at the minute is that my training isn't indicating I'm going to get one but with the marathon you never know what you're going to get on the day do you? Unfortunately just when I thought things were close to being resolved and stress was easing FiL have heightened again. I'm sure it's not helping.
Has everyone seen this? Looks as though we may not be getting a final instructions magazine in the post. https://www.virginmoneylondonmarathon.com/en-gb/news-media/latest-news/item/london-marathon-events-aims-to-become-world-leader-in-sustainable-mass-participation-events/
Not been on for a while - absolutely swamped at work last two weeks as a deadline approaches. basically been doing 12 hour days on top of my 90 minute each-way commute so the taper came at just the right time. Just grabbing some minutes now at the end of lunch to visit here as D-Day approaches on Sunday.
TT - great news re the diagnosis. I'm certain it will make a massive difference to you and you can make adjustments as necessary. Shame about Mcr. Would have been cool to put a face to a name. Another time for sure.
TGO - Likewise, pleased you are on the mend and can totally understand your frustrations at dns at Brighton. Re-build well. I have never run Liverpool but I know a few who have, some of whom wouldn't run again due to exposure to the wind (its always windy in Lpool) and the undulating course. Anecdotal as I say so perhaps seek out some other opinions online etc.
Mennania - sounds painful. Sort of glad I have feet that will only allow me to run in wide fitting asics and not the slender performance shoes that some of you guys and gals run in.
Joe - hope you are feeling better. Scary incident for your partner. Glad nothing sinister from doc visit.
Right. So. The work is done. Have made it without catching a cold or feeling anything too alarming. So no excuses. I can confidently say I have never trained so well or consistently in any previous campaign. Looking back at all my sessions and HR data, taking into account the taper 6:30's look possible. However, that would be if everything went amazingly. I'm more inclined to chip away at my previous times and go for 6:40's using my 'don't be a greedy so-and-so' mantra.
A club-mate also said good training deserves to be honored in the race. Hmm.
In closing. I think I will do the obvious, set off cautiously optimistic and if having a good day... try and go for it. I'll post up a running vest pic with number for those also in attendance when I get home. Stevie, wtgy I've met so be sure to say hello at start or at the end. I'll be gently warming up past the start line on Talbot Rd and will mill around at the end for a while.
SJ - I will keep an eye out. I will try and post a picture of my vest later. My debut in the Green and Gold of Knowle & Dorridge! I'm aiming to run 6.35s so we may be around the same pace again.
TR - Sorry to hear about your dad and glad the op went well. Your Brighton prep has been hugely impressive and hopefully you get the result you deserve. I think you have ran more long runs since Abingdon then I have ever done!
TT - probably a wise decision to dns. You know your body best; and it seems to suffer more than most!
TGO - re. Liverpool; last year I accepted a late invitation to be the 3 hr pacer. There were only about 30 runners sub 3 out of a field of 3k+ so fewer than 1%. I had a group of about 15-20 with me through half way, but only half a dozen by 20 miles. I was on my own by mile 22 and by mile 24 I realised that it was a bit needless to overdo it, so jogged in the last couple to finish in about 3.01. You'd probably be running alone or in groups of 2 or 3 max if you're going for a PB. It's a bit hilly heading away from the river/coast as inland Liverpool is a fair bit higher. I remember hills about about 7 and 14 miles, but you get the corresponding downhill as you start & finish in pretty much the same spot. A decent enough race and course, but there are quicker and busier ones out there.
Best of luck for Sunday SJ! Just looked to see if there was an app for MCR but I see there is live tracking on the website so I'll keep any eye out if I'm indoors.
TT - Great news you can plan your way forward now.
TGO - Edinburgh 26 May? GFA still open til end of april
RE shoes - I would happily bin them LMH except the stiff plate in the sole takes a lot of pressure of my big toe so they serve a purpose at the mo - beyond rehabilitation however they are not for me. Dont have the same scale of issues in the VF4 even though very similar shoes
Foot seems to be holding up quite well so hopeful of another decent few tready sessions, back to the doc and an x ray on Weds and all things being good can then start eyeing up a short term programme (4 week block) for Edi.
Hi all
Haven't been online for about a week so afraid I haven't read all the way back, but did notice the good news that TR's dad seems to be recovering well.
Rubbish week for me. On Saturday afternoon mini-P was very sick and then very unresponsive all day Sunday, just sitting quietly, staring into space. Sunday evening a paramedic came and decided to take him to hospital. Very dehydrated (couldn't keep any water down), low blood sugar etc. and he ended up on an IV for 4 days/nights and only got home yesterday morning.
The worst bit was the fact that they couldn't get a vein due to the dehydration - not fun seeing a 2-year-old being repeated stabbed with a needle. He was very brave for the first few attempts but then started to get fed up. Eventually they had to inject into his bone, which I'd never even heard of before. They recommended we leave the room at that point as apparently it's not something you want to watch....
Anyway, he now seems fine but Mrs P and I are not feeling good today so we may have picked it up!
Fortunately I did a decent run on Saturday morning (11M finishing with a 17:40ish off-road parkrun). But only 2M this week with the dog on Monday morning (we put her in kennels on Tuesday to make life easier).
To top it off we have builders in the new house sorting the loft out so very noisy and lots of mess. At least I have no races planned for the next few weeks.
Hope you have a great race sj, WTGY and Stevie - I look forward to reading the reports.
Makes sense Mennania. Hope you can bin them soon. Have you got your toe taped to the next one for support?
Definitely EE though as you say it's relatively cheap.
A shame about Yeovil TGO. Have yo had a look on here: https//www.apex-sports.co.uk/document/item-64-2018-uk-marathon-listing
LMH - agreed, the life stress may have an impact on race day. Ive found myself getting a bit upset at times.
SJ - you are in a good place, i hope you have a good day. 3 back to back campaigns and the best camapign you have done. The good thing about using the P and D approach is the enforced short easy days. I dont like them but i think they work well.
Steve Wh - hope you go well too, would be great to go well after such a shortened build up and set you up for the autumn.
Padams - blimey that was a worry. Not a nice watch as a parent. Hope life settles for you all.
TGO - shame re yeovil, could be a few of us there.
Glad your positive about your diagnosis TT. Good luck with managing it.
Sorry to hear you won't be toeing the line TGO but not surprised given the disruption to your training.
Menn speaking to a friend in the pool Monday I noticed his toes were taped together so asked about it. Broken toe from stubbing it on a night-time bladder release. He'd run the 15.5M fell race I did last w/e with them like that! He's an orthopaedic surgeon
Should be easy enough to spot me EE though I won't be looking quite like this
I'll be sporting a blue & white MIND vest as I'm raising money for them as usual for my Spring marathon. This'll be my 10th year of fundraising for them: 6xVLM & 5xBrighton - doubled up in 2016 even though they were just 7 days apart. PB'd at Brighton then got a London PB too. Bettered the latter in 2017 but the Brighton PB still stands but is due to be bettered in just 9 days.
Had a super light week with just a ploddy 10M on Wednesday & a 10K on the treadie today: 6x800m at 6:00 off 400m at 8:00. That got the legs stretched out & managed to get the HR up to 172 too which is 7bpm higher than I've managed in any race recently so hopefully the taper is doing it's job
Forecast is looking good for tomorrow.
Jeez Padams, glad your little one is OK now and on the mend. Not an experience you want to go through as a parent especially when you feel so powerless.
TT - That's good news you finally know what has been causing you this long-term grief. Your still a super fast marathon runner. Upwards and onwards.
TGO - A hard decision to make but that does sound a good call with Brighton.
Rest day today and 12m with 6mp as final 'useful' run tomorrow. Feeling in good shape for Paris, with one eye on London.
Jools-you look too happy by half on that photo. Im finding my toe manageable but wouldn’t fancy anything not on a tready at the moment
its buddy taped and mummified LMH. There’s nowt I don’t know about strapping a broken toe now!
9 in a tad over an hour last night. I’m in danger of getting into the 30s this week which would be a result
Last little run this morning with some surges. Legs felt a little stiff first half mile but soon loosened up nicely.
Menn - good news.
SJ - ill be following, im only on short runs now.
12m inc last 3 av 6.40 today. Legs felt terrible in the first 9m even at over 8mm, so i guess thats good sign. Made sure i did the 3 faster miles with the wind. Physio freed my back up and ssid my hammys were in good nick on thursday, so o i was surprised by s bit of a hammy spasm early in the 3m, but it settled so i carried on. Hopefully just a bit of tightness from the massge, brought back horrible memories of Abo as it felt like cramp.
46 for the week. One week til the B of the Bang.
I am 1741 for tracking purposes. Heading up to Manchester shortly
SJ 595
WTGY 1595
StevieWh 1741
Fantastic picture Jooligan. Shelling peas.
Cotton wool time TR. How's your dad doing?
Conditions look good for tomorrow - make the most of them boys!
Well, in a strange twist I had my fastest run in weeks/months this morning, just felt as though everything was flowing, still slower than the last two years but a welcome break. I obviously just needed more miles (biggest week of the year so far) and new shoes..............
LMH - yay, hopefully that will give you a boost. He was quite unwell a few days ago with a lung infection, and they were getting worried about him, some anti biotics helped, but he has dipped again and has some stronger ones now. Needs to get well in order to get well.
Time to take it easy Wardi?
I was planning to do my last LSR later this week but looking at the weather forecast it's getting windier as the week progresses but should be nice out there this morning so I think I shall head out and hope the magic has lasted overnight.
Race well today guys!