Ok you guys, no forum as yet (at least I cant find it).
Who is in this year??? (2005)
I just enetered for another 4 hours of absolute torture. Hope they have more water stops this year, or I will bringing along my camelbak.
Will be doing it for charity this year so it makes it all worth it in the end...doent it?
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http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/forum/forummessages.asp?dt=4&UTN=45189&V=6&SP=
£39 not
OK better bookmark.
OK firstly - too expensive
2nd course is crap
3rd why remove Arthur's Seat - best part IMHO
4th yes i'm doing it!
Also doing a 50 mile cycle before this with a bunch of fools from the Ironman Switzerland thread....So if you think removing the hill will make it too easy then why not join us ;~)
http://www.edinburgh-marathon.co.uk/uk/event/map.php
Course should be easier in 2005 though arguably less interesting and potentially tougher if the wind blows.
does the fee include a donation to charity or something?
Done a few halves and 10k's, got by mainly on stubbornness and fear of failure.
Any tips?
wait until its the foulest rainiest,windiest day then force yourself to go for a run,and if you can conquer those conditions then it will motivate you to get out running every day..
once your out in the elements its no bother,as long as youre wearing the right protective gear.
the thing is you have to do the training if youre hoping to run the marathon...
if we all stayed in and missed a run because the weather was bad,then we'd never get many runs under our belts
Thanks mate. As the great Greek got would say, Just Do It...
Got my confirmation letter through, so it makes it more real now, and hopefully a renewed focus.
Gotta go, gym to go to!
Nice to see some old and new faces on this thread too - will it be as big as last years????
I've had to concentrate on gym work for the past couple of weeks, but aim to be out doing a few 10 milers and 10 ks before the end of next week. That's when you know you're back, and doing okay.
More of a tortoise - I ran the relay last year, and was lucky (crafty??) enough to get the home leg. It was amazing coming over the line, although I did feel like a cheat amongst those who ran the full distance, I actually envied them. I guess that's when I decided to do the lot myself this year.
who's all doing the great winter run in edinburgh this saturday?
i'll be there,and looking forward to it
Absolutely. That's precisely how I felt. Envious and like I was missing out, and also guilty at soaking up the wondeful atmosphere, when I'd only ran 7 miles.
The best thing it done was give me the incentive to do the whole lot this year.
Anyone know of some decent preparatory events, halfs, 10ks in the next couple/few months? (In Scotland preferably!!)
lasswade 10mile.6/3...inverness half.13/3....grangemouth 10k..13/3....alloa half..20/3....dunbar 10k.2/4....
I feel knackered afetr a half marathon as well, but am getting sponsors to make sure I complete it. I genuinely think it will be a one off though.
Billyb,
Thanks (again..). Where can I find details of these events? Is there a good website, or is it in the Runner's World event lsitings? I don't recognise them all. (I don't even know wher Lasswade is!)
www.scottishathletics.org.uk and look at fixtures