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Hampshire Chronicle Winchester 10K
Just signed up to this. Part of my Edinburgh Marathon training. Its going be a chance to see if the sweaty speed sessions in the gym are working.
I'm dragging two of my mates along to run it. One who is an expereinced runner who is getting back into it after 2 kids and one who is new to the whole thing and is a tad nervous.
Looking forward to the slap up meal at my brothers hotel in Winchester after. I plan to eat at least double the calories I burn off during the run. Yum.
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LOL TCP ..I think if your training for a marathon, you don't need to worry about me taking over! A friend that im going with - think this is her 2nd race maybe? and we haven't done much training as of Xmas. So we're having a tea break run..she's bringing the tea and im carrying the biscuits
Em I don't run for a local club. I used to in Southampton, but the guy stopped the club to focus on his triathlons. I found another one, but it wasn't very er....I suppose motivating..the fast people took off and just left the others on their own behind.
HRRL Lass? Which one's that??
Hello peeps, I'm up for this one as it will be the first 10k I've done twice so I'm hoping for a PB....that said, I am not a great runner so anything better than last year will make me happy...
If I spot the tea break going on then I shall definitely be stopping to snaffle a biscuit!
I'm off on my hols this week so only have about three days to resume training once I get back...not the best plan ever.
Has anyone gotten their race pack yet and if so do you know where it's starting from? I was told the Football Club yonks ago when I signed up but I know people from the Football Club and they know nowt about it (other than what I've mentioned to them)
yessss looking forward to it - need to shed the xmas rubber ring
going to run it fast as i can
under an hour will do me
bring on the hills ... gulp
Well glad that is out of the way, didn't realise Winchester was sooo hilly! Good day though and challenging run.
How'd everyone get on?
I really enjoyed it! Was slighly hilly but bot too bad! Was well pleased as did a PB by a min n a half! 45:26mins.
How bout everyone else?
Im in for the Totton one as well on the 6th April i think it is, thats a good PB course!
Well done Em and Gavin. Great times. I was please with my time on a hilly course of 48:19. Not my favourite 10k. Hated the scrum at the start as I got boxed in and couldn't get away until I got onto the main road.
Back to long runs this week with Edinburgh Marathon training. Happy Running!!!
This is my local event so was able to run to the start from home (about 1.5miles) which means I get a good warm up and cool down.
RW Says: Undulating road race weaving past the city’s iconic historic sights as well as through its rural surroundings
A bit misleading as the course does not enter the city centre or go by any of the really iconic historic sites!
Did a slightly better time than expected, but still way below the times I should be doing for my FLM biuild up. Still feeling the effects of last Sunday' Meon Valley Plod!
Next scheduled event is the Fleet Half Marathon.
OtR
I agree the start was a bit too cramped and slowed the first half mile down, also would have been nice to see a bit more of Winchester during the run rather than a flyover and lots of hills.
On the plus side, weather was nice for running in!
Oh and good luck with your marathons OtR and TCP!
Em the Edinburgh marathon is 25th May I think
Maybe next year. Its on the list of things to do. Its the L'Etape (Tour De France stage) next year then maybe Comrades in 2010.
Good day for racing, lovely weather -
If you havn't seen them already the Race Photos are now up online on www.antbliss.com
not too bad Gavin..quite good really !
http://antbliss.thirdlight.com/viewpicture.tlx?gsearchid=1203955511&pictureid=5930766