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I'm taking it a bit easier, going on the Saturday with a 09.55 flight, have a chance to amble round the Expo, which I remember being quite a sizeable affair.
A good number of stands, and lots of people.
I've had some good bargains there, especially the Rono Innovations kit I got at half price, so leave some room in your bag :-)
Anyone else out there started training with Amsterdam in mind?
Miles makes smiles.
Progression
A good long run, and then a schmoke after!
I am hopeing to shave 10min off my PB at Amsterdam and get within the "good for age" for London.
Its a big target but I am going for it all the same!
Where are you staying? We are having meeting on Tuesday and going to book hotels and flights there are about 8 of us now from East Cheshire Harriers doing this
I think we're at the Museum Square hotel. Seems to be quite near the start/finish so should be easy enough getting to the race.
someone else booked the hotel, but I think its a Travel lodge,It workes out about £75 per head per night, we are flying out of Luton on Easy Jet early Saturday Morning.
Been wanting to do this one for a while, dates finally coincide with half-term, so I'm having a few days with Mrs XL and the kids afterwards too.
Any advice or experiences with regards to the course?
I'm doing Amsterdam this year and I'm just getting back into a proper running schedule after running Paris in April (great event, absolutely killed me in the heat).
I'm aiming for a sub 3:45 run after manageing to scrape in at 3:56 in the Paris Heat, and I'm told Amsterdam is a good course for this.
As for training I'm intending to do a sixteen week schedule in the run up to the event, and am thoroughly looking forward to the race.
Cheers all - Jase
Was looking for an Amsterdam 2007 thread and had to weed through so many old threads.. I've entered the race as well. I've done 3 marathons now, the last one was unexpected and I didn't train for it (White Peak last saturday).. I was slow and it hurt so I'm determined to train properly for Amsterdam so I can actually enjoy it!
I'm thinking of doing an 18 week schedule (either Hal Higdon intermediate II or Pete Pfitzinger) and adding 2 weeks on for illness / injury / intrusion of life. What is everyone doing?
Well done Diesel girl on your WP marathon on Sat.
Do you recommend it?
Build up the carbs.
But I'm Dutch so am going to be enjoying chips, mayonnaise and a frosty cold beer at the finish of Amsterdam! I always find myself dreaming of a post-marathon meal in the final miles - I wonder what that means..
I dream of chocolate and ice cream in final few miles of marathon...doughnuts sound good too ST
;-)
Off for a short plod now.
Hopefully I will be able to start a fixed weekly scedual from June 1st so come october I will be up to speed.