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The absolute best location is anywhere within walking distance of the Arc De Triomphe, as this would make it within walking distance of the start/finish.
I've booked the Astrid for this reason
The metro system is superb, so if you can't get close then the next option is somewhere on a direct line to Charles De Gaulle Etoille station. That is the stop for the Arc and serves both Metro and RER (local rail) lines
I know quite a few runners are staying in the Ibis in Montmartre.
A word of advice. When reading a description of a room, you should always mentally add the phrase 'for Paris', as rooms are never big or cheap. So if you see a room described as large, you should read that as 'large, for Paris'. A large Parissean room would be considered as cosy elsewhere.
Same goes for somewhere that is 'cheap'
as for the pen, is that the time you put down as an expected finish?
Cheers
PT
> PT_71 yes, if you let us know your projected time we'll identify your pen
i'm looking for 3.59 :o
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Glad nothing fell off.
I can walk without pain but it doesn't feel right.
i was actually considering a small run tomorrow but I did 10 mins on the exercise bike on Tuesday and it was aching afterwards, so I won't risk it.
I've got to be patient but it's not my default condition.
Luckily (?) I don't have any races booked for the rest of the year, so there's no time pressure.
Have you doubled your mileage again this week?
I did 4 mile today and really enjoyed it. :-)
The enjoyment is the important thing.
I did 20 mins on the exercise bike and felt buggered afterwards. Amazing how much fitness can be lost in a relatively short time.
Mind you, I have taken advantage of the lay off by stocking up on unhealthy foods 😂
It’s why I’ve put on so much weight - I eat rubbish when not training too. I need the discipline. Lost 21lb since start of March though :-)
This also means that by the time we get to Paris, along with your training runs being immense you will be the size of ant.
(Maybe showing my age here but do you remember the Arabian Knights cartoon on the Banana Splits? "Size of an Ant!)?
However... I haven't actually been able to convince anyone to use the second entry....
So... if anyone decides to do Paris 2020, then I'll shortly be sent the registration link for entry. Please let me know if you'd like to take advantage of securing your spot at the lower price!
I do indeed remember the banana splits Orbutt. 😆
I'd never even heard of that offer, well done on spotting it.
Let us know your pen (or target time) and we'll add you to the runners list.
> I'm doing Paris in 2020, and have recently bought my entry with their '2 participant special offer'. I did this to secure my entry now and get it a lower price (works out at £79 per person).
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> However... I haven't actually been able to convince anyone to use the second entry....
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> So... if anyone decides to do Paris 2020, then I'll shortly be sent the registration link for entry. Please let me know if you'd like to take advantage of securing your spot at the lower price!
Mind posting that link here? Might well take advantage of that.
However, I still have the second entry that came with my purchase, if you are interested?
I've not yet managed to stick with a plan during a race and often it's down to the little voice in my head telling me not to be stupid.
I can associate in a small way - I was in better physical shape for Paris in 2018 and I had a horrible race - my first marathon, I was thrown off by my watch being out of sync with the mile markers, my supporters not being quite where they said they'd be, the smell of sweat (I know that's ridiculous, but its the space my head was in!) and a hundred other ridiculously minor things.
This year, I LOVED my race - none of those things affected me - I went out with a plan to keep my head up and count my way round beloved landmarks, rather than miles, read supporter banners, chat to other runners and high five kiddos. Any time it felt hard, I forced myself to smile and it worked - I was euphoric at the end and as hard as a marathon is, I loved every minute.
I'm finally back running after a 5 month lay off due to injury 😁
My word, it's tough but I suppose carrying an extra Stone doesn't help.
6.5k long run on Sunday, still plenty of time to build it up.
I've submitted my medical certificate online and it's still showing as 'pending'. Dont they realise how impatient I am 😁