3.16 Champagne. Slightly disappointed. Wasnt a great event - crowds were ordinary and lots of congestion for the most part (much worsde than last year).
Off to Shanghai now and a week without running and doing it large on the beer.
This thread is way too quiet - is the race too far away to get the interest going?
When are people going to start training proper for this?
I've done nothing for 3 weeks since paris (apart from drink shed loads)and have confirmed that i have plantar fasciitis (sp?) - had this for about 2-3 months now but it is not severe so need a little bit more rest and plenty of monitoring.
Hi there folks. Mind if I join you? Looking for something around 3:45 or better at Chicago (preferred start II). Had a rubbish day at London on 23rd ... did something horrible to my calf at mile 14 and ended up walking the last 12 to come in at a v v disappointing 4:38. Tried to run yesterday but only managed 300m before having to stop with calf pain. Looks like I am on a bike/in the pool for the next month at least, and then beginning the build up for Chicago.
Just thought I'd check in and see how everyone's training is going. I had a good race in London and p.b.'d by nearly 6 mins. I've no idea how I can get any quicker in chicago so I may make into a jolly - we'll see how training goes.
There's plenty of time yet to get over those injuries... I reckon an 18-week schedule should start on June 19th. Although I'm going to go off a 12-week schedule due to other races.
Yep, agree this thread is far too quiet - is the race cancelled?!
I've just really started running this week after a good few months out. Gentle 12 week half mara schedule followed by a grueling 12 week add on over summer.
Did a 24 mile 4500 feet ascent fell race on Sunday. It went well. Next objective - Chicago! Base training will start in a month's time. Peak training - late August. I'm going to have a bash at sub 3.30.
That's a taxing race, Champagne! I have entered the Mount Fuji half marathon .... 21km horizontally and 3km straight up. Don't know if my fenland training is really up to it 'though. More used to Chicago-like gradients.
Wombat - what sort of prices have you been quoted?
I've not sorted flights or accom out yet so may have to get my A in G sharpish. I'm thinking of doing the Inca trail straight afterwards as a 'recovery' week so it could all get a bit complicated/pricey.
Hi All Another one Chicago bound having taking a few weeks off to recover from the Hills of Boston now looking forward to the flats of Chicago. Carpet think we met in Berlin last year.
Hi Carpet, Yep Berlin was my first and managed a time of 3:08 did Boston a few weeks ago and got my time down to 2:51 so all the training seems to have paid off. Having a few easy weeks now and then will get back into it for Chicago.
This looks like the most active Chicago thread, so I'm going to jump on the bandwagon.
Started running last year, did NY last November (3:34) and FLM the other week (3:18), and have decided that I may as well have a go at running the five WMMs consecutively, so that means Chicago in October is next. I have to run 3:10 to get into Boston 07 though. Not sure I'm capable, but what the heck.
I'm on my own for Chicago right now - I may end up convincing a mate to sign up with me, but can't rely on him. Is there going to be a bit of a RW Forum gathering in Chicago so that sad lonely runners like myself can share the nerves beforehand, and a few dozen beers after?
Having just sorted out my 3 and a half week jaunt in Germany for the World Cup, and I'm off to St. Lucia next week for a get fat all inclusive hol, I reckon my training might take "a bit" of a set back.
Therefore, somewhere around 3.30 I'd be happy with, depending on how things go.
go for the competitive start. WIth you on NY - i did it in 04. Great atmosphere and place to party - tough place to run.
Don't worry Coops - i've done nothing since Paris except load the weight on and also got some hols coming up soon so i am def heading in a backwards direction at the mo.
I'm signed up for this - also did Boston in 2:51 (7 min PB) a few weeks ago, beaten by a few seconds by Darren M!
I did Chicago last year (my previous PB) - great race and looking forward to it already, really should get a PB given the course compared to Boston. Training's going well, just trying to build up the mileage now and then doing P&D 18 week schedule.
The Chicago post-race party's meant to be really good, but unfortunately didn't make it last year so definitely want to go this time round.
Great times from Padams and DarrenM - especially at Boston. You guys are running times I think I might one day be capable of.
Ever since crossing the line at FLM I've been itching to sign up for this. I've actually been really down since FLM - maybe as no goals to aim for. That feeling has suddenly gone away. Feels great
I'm going to have another three or four weeks of very little running (c.10-15mpw) before cranking it up again. If I want to do a sub-3 or even a BQ it looks like it's going to have to be 50mpw+ this summer. Can't say the prospect fills me with joy...
What's everyone doing about flights? I took a look on a couple of websites, and it looks like transferring at Detoit or Minneapolis is the only way of keeping it near £400
If anyone is stuck for flights, then I'll see what my bird (sorry, lovely girlfriend) can do as she is a travel agent. Might be able to get mates rates....?
Carpet, reckon I'll have 16 weeks to train hard, should be enough bearing in mind my usual 3 week schedules!
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Off to Shanghai now and a week without running and doing it large on the beer.
Good to catch up Coops.
Chicago will be something else!
Right, time for me to get my mind on this now. Will need plenty of encouragement over the months ahead as I can be a bit lazy!
When are people going to start training proper for this?
I've done nothing for 3 weeks since paris (apart from drink shed loads)and have confirmed that i have plantar fasciitis (sp?) - had this for about 2-3 months now but it is not severe so need a little bit more rest and plenty of monitoring.
There's plenty of time yet to get over those injuries... I reckon an 18-week schedule should start on June 19th. Although I'm going to go off a 12-week schedule due to other races.
I've just really started running this week after a good few months out. Gentle 12 week half mara schedule followed by a grueling 12 week add on over summer.
Next objective - Chicago!
Base training will start in a month's time.
Peak training - late August.
I'm going to have a bash at sub 3.30.
Wombat - what sort of prices have you been quoted?
I've not sorted flights or accom out yet so may have to get my A in G sharpish. I'm thinking of doing the Inca trail straight afterwards as a 'recovery' week so it could all get a bit complicated/pricey.
Another one Chicago bound having taking a few weeks off to recover from the Hills of Boston now looking forward to the flats of Chicago. Carpet think we met in Berlin last year.
Still no running fo rme but hopefully I can start again next week - dont wont to get in to bad a shape and spoil the good work of Paris.
This looks like the most active Chicago thread, so I'm going to jump on the bandwagon.
Started running last year, did NY last November (3:34) and FLM the other week (3:18), and have decided that I may as well have a go at running the five WMMs consecutively, so that means Chicago in October is next. I have to run 3:10 to get into Boston 07 though. Not sure I'm capable, but what the heck.
I'm on my own for Chicago right now - I may end up convincing a mate to sign up with me, but can't rely on him. Is there going to be a bit of a RW Forum gathering in Chicago so that sad lonely runners like myself can share the nerves beforehand, and a few dozen beers after?
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Paul - I did 3.16 in Paris 2 weeks before FLM. Looking for improvement also.
Therefore, somewhere around 3.30 I'd be happy with, depending on how things go.
New York, on the other hand, is a b*stard. You can probably still see the marks from where I was crawling along Queensboro Bridge!
Just off to sign up on the Chicago site now. Looks like I qualify for a competitive start position - that helps matters!
Don't worry Coops - i've done nothing since Paris except load the weight on and also got some hols coming up soon so i am def heading in a backwards direction at the mo.
I did Chicago last year (my previous PB) - great race and looking forward to it already, really should get a PB given the course compared to Boston. Training's going well, just trying to build up the mileage now and then doing P&D 18 week schedule.
The Chicago post-race party's meant to be really good, but unfortunately didn't make it last year so definitely want to go this time round.
Time to book a hotel before they fill up!
Great times from Padams and DarrenM - especially at Boston. You guys are running times I think I might one day be capable of.
Ever since crossing the line at FLM I've been itching to sign up for this. I've actually been really down since FLM - maybe as no goals to aim for. That feeling has suddenly gone away. Feels great
I'm going to have another three or four weeks of very little running (c.10-15mpw) before cranking it up again. If I want to do a sub-3 or even a BQ it looks like it's going to have to be 50mpw+ this summer. Can't say the prospect fills me with joy...
What's everyone doing about flights? I took a look on a couple of websites, and it looks like transferring at Detoit or Minneapolis is the only way of keeping it near £400
Carpet, reckon I'll have 16 weeks to train hard, should be enough bearing in mind my usual 3 week schedules!