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Are there many Serps doing Chicago?
I just entered this race over the weekend and today managed to sort out my accommodation & flights. Unfortunately I didn't read this thread first so paid a little bit more for them but I'm just happy to have it all organised.
I'm flying from Glasgow via Amsterdam with KLM (rtn flight £412.50) and 3 nights at the Hyatt Regency (approx £430 for a double room).
Having never ran since Edinburgh Marathon 05 I decided to get back into training a few weeks ago following a period of weight loss. What a difference, I've quickly went from a small 3 mile run upto 6 miles within the 1st week to 10 days with no issues, the runs are quick and I feel comfortable & no niggling sore legs afterwards. Entering gives me a target to aim for, hopefully more determined to stick to a training plan.
In the past I'd start off on the right track then within 6 weeks I'd already be cutting corners. This time I'm so determined to stick to Hal Haligans intermediate schedule & target to achieve the mileage. I so want to break 4hrs and would like to hope this method allows me to do it.
With 22 weeks to go I intend to maintain my current training for the next 2 weeks then start to slowly wind up the mileage in preperation for the longer runs and follow the 18 week guide.
I'll be keeping an eye on this thread from now on. C U all in Chicago.
Derek
It also looks like entries are closing soon, so if you've got any mates still pondering it, get badgering!
I've convinced one guy to do his first marathon and working hard on another. Fingers crossed we'll get a little crew heading out there in October
Still not organised accommodation. Maybe too late for that now and I'll have to make it a day trip?
champagne: running 3 times a week and going to write my training plan this weekend.
22 weeks to go eh caz1562?
speak later...Zed
No competitive start like you Paul..yikes. hoping for the 4 hour mark realistically.
Still, plenty of hills here in Edinburgh to train on...
back to the football...come on holland (used to live there)
Zed
Will then multi-task with the calendar and the training schedule to plan my 22 week run up....
Zed
I've been doing a little bit of running - 15 miles a week or so.
I'm going to attempt to follow the RW training schedule again. That starts on 10 July, so I can still be lazy during the World Cup.
I quite fancy it getting a little cooler, mind.
Come on England!
Come on anyone else ! Apart from the Germans and the Argentinians that is.
I moved back to Edinburgh from Amsterdam so come on the bright orange Dutch Clogs...
Zed
Got my e-mail today pointing out that it's time to start the 18 week build up. Scarey.
Me too. I ignored it!
Zed
Anyone in the Rickmansworth area? - I need a training partner.
Never mind, plenty of time yet - no need to panic about missing a couple of runs at this stage.
Blue wombat I am doing the runners world sub 4hr schedule but hoping to run only 4 times a week maybe 5...
Although just got hit in the leg at softball and have been icing it for 30 mins. Ouch - bruise will be a ripper....
Zed ;->
Zed...
It's 4 miles tomorrow....slow steady build up. Getting running assesment biometrics next week to try to avoid knee issues arising again...
RW schedule starts next Monday - I'm looking forward to it (as long as it gets a bit cooler, mind)