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I'll let someone else comment on the cakes - there is a cakestall booked for the event.
Pip - those Purple & Black tights could be famous!
If you would like to view and/or purchase any photos after the race, please visit www.antbliss.com. The results page on the Barns Green website will also carry a link directly to the photographer's website.
(£3.49 for a 5"x7" photo +p&p)
Billy B not sure about how many water stops - and defo haven't heard about any cakes - but I could bring some choc chunk cookies - I've been selling baking them and selling them at work to raise money for Cancer Research in addition to the race sponsorship I've raised - some people are seriously addicted to them already !!!
Diane if you go to the Joggy, ask to speak to Sam, I am sure he will help you especially if some people feel they are not getting the attention they deserve. I tend to go to Run, mainly because it is nearer and easier to park.
I haven't been back since!!
Diana- I'd try taking them back. The Jog Shop have been really good when I've been in so far, and I think ANY shop would have to listen to a complaint about running shoes, because the dangers of getting injured are quite real.. Dips made a good point about compensating for your old shoes if they were dodgy. I was doing this and, according to coach running a lot slower as a consequence. Maybe use the old ones for the race, but try some shorter easier runs to see how the new ones progress?
Do bring the choc chunk cookies, they sound delicious, I'll definitely buy some.
With regards to the photographs:
I'll be just at the point where the second loop starts (just after the 6 mile point).
I'm thinking of sticking there through the whole event as I can then also get puictures of you at the 12 mile point as you come back.
I could go to the finish later on- but that means everyone who takes more than 50 minutes to get 6 miles will be only caught at the finish, i.e. only one photo opportunity.
So the question for the forum is :
would you rather pictures at the end which present difficult lighting conditions, with the sun behind you, possible sillouettes instead ?
or
two pictures at the 6 and 12ish mile marks ?
regards
AntBliss
don't forget the question from Diana...
what are the digital enhancement capabilities of your camera and is it possible to tone down shades of red...?
:-)
Neil.
If I know Diana's Race number, I'll see what enhancements I can give her...
It's a Weird Science this photo stuff.
AB
p.s. I need help giving out fliers at the end, any volunteers ?
I'll be busy producing the results and getting the prizegiving ready..Sorry!
cheers
As for the photographs. What is this idea that funny looking, tormented, red-faced people gasping for breath make good objects to photograph? Is someone selling these pictures to the Couch Potato Bi-montly as a warning example?
Pip I think I'll give the tnew trainers a few shorter runs next week and if still disatisfied take them back - thing is I've got wide feet with high arches apparently so choice is more ltd. i'm told .
Has anyne seen the weather for sunday yet on BBC sight says - cloudy and 13degrees - with poor visibility - ( maybe that will solve photograhic issues !!)
Lovely today, warm and sunny.
well there's two reasons for taking photographs:
1. Proof of your achievement for you
2. A Service for Organisers who are generally to busy running the event
oh and 3. I enjoy doing it (photos that is)
I hadn't thought of Blackmail, nor Couchpotato monthly, but that's a good idea...
Do go and have a look on the website to see what you can look like.. I do try (as a fellow athlete) to take pictures of people looking as athletic as possible ! You might be pleasantly surprised what can result.
www.AntBliss.com
cheers
Anthony
All right Anthony, I will wave at you when I pass you and your camera
HS - 648 (haven't decided on my outfit yet!!)
Dips 697 - Blue B&H running Sisters vest
Diana- 419 (must have been early& hope this is my lucky no:) Purple and black tights and top - old trainers - new iones are possibly causing me greif
Matty H - 713 for me (probably bright red top).
Pipistrelle - I'm 1009, I think. I might have got that wrong....
I've STILL not decided on my outfit... don't think my legs would look to great in these purple and black tights that seem rather popular!!
That's assuming I'll be there as I've got a recurrance of a bit of a calf problem!! Will be gutted if I can't run!!
Nickdubyah - 659
Dips 697 - Blue B&H running Sisters vest
Diana- 419 (must have been early& hope this is my lucky no:) Purple and black tights and top - old trainers - new iones are possibly causing me greif
Matty H - 713 for me (probably bright red top).
Pipistrelle - I'm 1009, I think. I might have got that wrong....
Diana bring those cookies, i'm sure you will raise a fortune
Lets all hope the weather holds, sounds like ideal conditions at the moment
BB
Dips - I feel really bad - missed tonights ghostly run - really wanted to go but my better half -put me off with talks of catching flu/cold pre Sunday - after all the support people have given my fundraising - I see his point but feel lousy for not turning up !!! sorry - hope you had fun . went to the gym and did a good run on the treddie - first decent run since last weeks injury niggles. I reckon it's a couple of days rest now til Sunday- then bring it on !!!
Billy B - - cookies are moving quickly -might have to bake some more on saturday!!
About 20 of us weaving through the lanes and back streets of town, some in halloween gear!! Then back to the clubhouse for mulled wine and cake.....good training night all in all!
I'm sure the other forumers will give you lots of advice too, but make sure you pace yourself and don't get swept away with the excitement at the start. (I still remember my first London Marathon - it was great for the first 20 miles...) :-(
Good luck on Sunday - make sure you enjoy it! Neil.
Not much to be gained in to much mileage now, possibly very easy couple of miles on saturday but would not recommend any more than that.
Big thing on the day is not to start too fast, you can always make a little bit up later on if you are feeling good.
I would suggest to try and run the first 2-3 miles at 10 secs a mile slower than your hoped for pace and see how you feel from there.
As Neil says , most of all enjoy the day, best of luck.
BB
Haven't had a chance to contribute to this thread, but hope everyone has a good run.
I'm no. 1061 by the way! See uou Sunday.
So I think this is the current list:
Diana - 419 (must have been early & hope this is my lucky no:) Purple and black tights and top - old trainers - new ones are possibly causing me grief
HS - 648 (haven't decided on my outfit yet!!)
Nickdubyah - 659
Dips 697 - Blue B&H running Sisters vest
Matty H - 713 for me (probably bright red top).
Pipistrelle - 1009, I think. I might have got that wrong....
Jane B - 7005 but, judging by the others I haven't remembered that correctly... (probably 1005)
Alfie - 1061