Virgin London Marathon 2011 First Timers

Miss Knees · April 2011

Jeeze Squeakz, that sounds scary

Is Codine and Paracetamol ok??

[Deleted User] · April 2011

Miggito wrote (see)

Morning all
Beautiful day up here (makes a change!) so everyone is happy.
Muppley, how you doing, was thinking of you on my bike this morning - hope you're behaving and not running. I know it's hard, almost felt tempted myself this morning but just had to accept the fact it would have been a really stupid idea! My foot still hurts but slowly easing, still keeping fingers crossed for a pain free day!
Squeakz, what's the latest with you, have you done a run yet or are you just cross-training and going for it on the day? Are you really going to run with the fillets in your shoes, have you "trained" with them yet? walking / running? It's a serious question (not like me!), but I was thinking about that also as you wouldn't have run with that support before and you might bugger up your feet even more so might be better to run without?
VDS - you still lurking, hope you're doing okay - let us know the latest with you.
Mike Halpin - same to you mate - where have you gone, hope all is well?
Everyone else - hope all these wee niggles are easing off, you're enjoying your tapering and you're turning all the nerves and excitement into positive energy!
Jo, I sensed the start of my hay fever today so you beat me to it but yes, another magic pill to add to the list

i went for a slow 5.5mile run last night sorry but i was going insane foot feels no different to what it has done for the last 3weeks.

i deep froze it and padded up and it felt glorious along the seafront and im feeling very good today

i have been maded a roller for my foot and im rolling it constantly while sat at my desk i am having foot washes with my milky painkiller stuff

[Deleted User] · April 2011

Miggito wrote (see)

I'm going for Character Building please

Me too!

(and good morning everyone)

Edited to add: I've taken ibuprofen before half marathons before with no ill effects, but everyone's different. I'll certainly be taking painkillers with me to the start and make a judgement call once I begin running.

[Deleted User] · April 2011

oh and my horse is
DONT PUSH IT

i have heard that a lot

Miss Knees · April 2011

Shielsy wrote (see)

Miggito wrote (see)
I'm going for Character Building please

Me too!

Shielsy, you need to pick some thing else if it's already been picked, first come first served. I might put some actually money on this one now I'll have them all backed at this rate

Sesamoid · April 2011

Muppley - you naughty naughty girl *gets spanked* Glad you're feeling better today though, I guess only we know whats best for us at this stage but I know your mind can take over and you would probably feel worse if you didn't run so fingers crossed! I'm sitting at my desk rolling a golf ball under my foot again!

Shielsy - good choice - going to have to put a bet on now

This time next week I'll be on the train to London

Miss Knees · April 2011

DON'T PUSH IT (Ire) 11 11-10 Muppley
TIDAL BAY (Ire) 10 11-09
VIC VENTURI (Ire) 11 11-06
WHAT A FRIEND 8 11-06
MAJESTIC CONCORDE (Ire) 8 11-05
OR NOIR DE SOMOZA (Fr) 9 11-05
DOONEYS GATE (Ire) 10 11-04
BIG FELLA THANKS 9 11-01
BALLABRIGGS (Ire) 10 11-00
THE TOTHER ONE (Ire) 10 11-00
NICHE MARKET (Ire) 10 10-13
THE MIDNIGHT CLUB (Ire) 10 10-13
BACKSTAGE (Fr) 9-10-12
CHIEF DAN GEORGE (Ire) 11 10-12
SILVER BY NATURE 9 10-12 Miss Knees
CALGARY BAY (Ire) 8 10-10
KILLYGLEN (Ire) 9 10-10
OSCAR TIME (Ire) 10 10-09
BECAUSEICOULDNTSEE (Ire) 8 10-08
COMPLY OR DIE (Ire) 12 10-08
QUINZ (Fr) 7 10-08
QUOLIBET (FR) 7 10-08
GRAND SLAM HERO (Ire) 10 10-07 WiB
ROLL ALONG (Ire) 11 10-07
KING FONTAINE (Ire) 8 10-06
STATE OF PLAY 11 10-06
HELLO BUD (Ire) 13 10-05
IN COMPLIANCE (Ire) 11 10-05
SANTA'S SON (Ire) 11 10-05
WEST END ROCKER (Ire) 9 10-05
BLUESEA CRACKER (Ire) 9 10-04
CAN'T BUY TIME (Ire) 9 10-04
CHARACTER BUILDING (Ire) 11 10-04 Miggito
ORNAIS (Fr) 9 10-04
PIRAYA (Fr) 8 10-04
SURFACE TO AIR 10 10-04
THAT'S RHYTHM (Fr) 11 10-04
ARBOR SUPREME (Ire) 9 10-03
ROYAL ROSA (Fr) 12 10-03
ALWAYS WAINING (Ire) 10 10-02
FAASEL (Ire) 10 10-01
LE BEAU BAI (Fr) 8 10-01 Alison Cameron 2
PUTNEY BRIDGE 9 10-01
QUEZAC DE LA ROQUE (Fr) 7 10-01
GILES CROSS (Ire) 9 10-00
SADDLERS STORM (Ire) 9-10-00

[Deleted User] · April 2011

SPANKED!!! i might go out more often then!!

just couldnt help out its like an addiction know i shouldnt but just had to do 1 more x

[Deleted User] · April 2011

Miss Knees wrote (see)

Shielsy wrote (see)
Miggito wrote (see)
I'm going for Character Building please

Me too!
Shielsy, you need to pick some thing else if it's already been picked, first come first served. I might put some actually money on this one now I'll have them all backed at this rate

Sorry - I meant I've chosen that horse in actual real life

[Deleted User] · April 2011

Miss Knees wrote (see)

Jeeze Squeakz, that sounds scary Is Codine and Paracetamol ok??

Im not for a moment suggesting that one type is OK and another is not simply because I do not know. All I can state is what I found out harrasing to my bupa doc who does tri's and reading up on the subject as I had all these questions myself.
I have no answers, only more questions and would not dream of advising what others do as I simply do not have enough knowledge on the subject.
My only suggestion would be to advise consulting your GP who knows your health background.

Personally I will only take them after the finish as the information I discovered is enough to concern me, and with my luck I would be a statistic.. lol
I can send you the documentation I have if you want to have a read, its hardcore reading though, real medical geek stuff
I just provide info which I have discovered while freaking out and worrying, you decide what to do with it..

[Deleted User] · April 2011

Miss Knees I'll have Backstage please! Am going to put a few mini bets on the Grand National today...always reminds me of my Nan who used to have a flutter!

Re: Ibuprofen etc....I've read the same kind of stuff Squeakz has been showing us. I don't think i'll take anything, but will probably do like Miggito and put some Ibuleve on bits i'm worried about. The last few LSR's I have had have been painful towards the end but it's been good to know that mentally I can cope with it as no doubt I might hurt a bit come mile 20

Also I'm a Doctor's daughter so always a bit cautious with stuff like that!

Gorgeous day in Plymouth today. I did a mini interval session yesterday (4 x 1 min fast with 1 min recs) my plan says to do 45 mins easy today, but I think I am gonna have a good walk instead. Will be wearing my lovely FitFlops so that'll keep my feet happy, and supported!

[Deleted User] · April 2011

Thanks for all that very conflicting advice everyone!

I am sufficiently frightened by Squeakz's response to have now made the decision NOT to take anything until after the race. My finishing line sequence will now be: remove tag, get medal, get bag, down pills!

I think I will also follow Miggito's suggestion of the ibuprofen gel, slap that on any body parts which may play up en route to The Mall.

Miss Knees · April 2011

Yeah I think I'm going to carry something but not take it now Thank you Dr Squeakz

[Deleted User] · April 2011

Louise : im really sorry, my intention was never to frighten you. I just wished to provide what information I had im sorry.... I must admit after finding out what I did, I decided the same as you.

A large number of medial sources show concern for taking it, one such source which is an interesting read states :- "By inhibiting the production of PGs, as both nonselective NSAIDs and coxibs do, these agents can exacerbate--and theoretically cause--fluid imbalance, electrolyte disorders and kidney problems during a marathon"

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0NHG/is_3_17/ai_n13467250/

My only real advise would be to talk to your GP

Miss Knees · April 2011

Updated runners Alison, your hosre is not running now.

DON'T PUSH IT (Ire) 11 11-10 Muppley
TIDAL BAY (Ire) 10 11-09
VIC VENTURI (Ire) 11 11-06
WHAT A FRIEND 8 11-06
MAJESTIC CONCORDE (Ire) 8 11-05
OR NOIR DE SOMOZA (Fr) 9 11-05
DOONEYS GATE (Ire) 10 11-04
BIG FELLA THANKS 9 11-01
BALLABRIGGS (Ire) 10 11-00
THE TOTHER ONE (Ire) 10 11-00
NICHE MARKET (Ire) 10 10-13
THE MIDNIGHT CLUB (Ire) 10 10-13
BACKSTAGE (Fr) 9-10-12 Plod_jones
CHIEF DAN GEORGE (Ire) 11 10-12
SILVER BY NATURE 9 10-12 Miss Knees
CALGARY BAY (Ire) 8 10-10
KILLYGLEN (Ire) 9 10-10
OSCAR TIME (Ire) 10 10-09
BECAUSEICOULDNTSEE (Ire) 8 10-08
COMPLY OR DIE (Ire) 12 10-08
QUINZ (Fr) 7 10-08
QUOLIBET (FR) 7 10-08
GRAND SLAM HERO (Ire) 10 10-07 WiB
ROLL ALONG (Ire) 11 10-07
KING FONTAINE (Ire) 8 10-06
STATE OF PLAY 11 10-06
HELLO BUD (Ire) 13 10-05
IN COMPLIANCE (Ire) 11 10-05
SANTA'S SON (Ire) 11 10-05
WEST END ROCKER (Ire) 9 10-05
BLUESEA CRACKER (Ire) 9 10-04
CAN'T BUY TIME (Ire) 9 10-04
CHARACTER BUILDING (Ire) 11 10-04 Miggito
ORNAIS (Fr) 9 10-04
PIRAYA (Fr) 8 10-04
SURFACE TO AIR 10 10-04
THAT'S RHYTHM (Fr) 11 10-04
ARBOR SUPREME (Ire) 9 10-03
ROYAL ROSA (Fr) 12 10-03
QUEZAC DE LA ROQUE (Fr) 7 10-01
GILES CROSS (Ire) 9 10-00

Miss Knees · April 2011

Shielsy wrote (see)

Miss Knees wrote (see)
Shielsy wrote (see)
Miggito wrote (see)
I'm going for Character Building please

Me too!
Shielsy, you need to pick some thing else if it's already been picked, first come first served. I might put some actually money on this one now I'll have them all backed at this rate
Sorry - I meant I've chosen that horse in actual real life

Ah sorry luv

My bad. I'll have to have a punt now!!!!!

[Deleted User] · April 2011

Squeakz - I am glad of the advice - rather find out now than when it's too late!

I usually err on the side of caution.

And what the hell, I have been running in pain for last 3 months, so what's a few more hours? It's just that I so want to enjoy the race and not be grimacing all the way round!

Miss Knees · April 2011

I went to the post office and came back with a dress

[Deleted User] · April 2011

'Roll along' for me please!

[Deleted User] · April 2011

miss knees - good shopping skills! I'm going to go shopping this weekend - so excited . Haven't been for ages as always running on the weekends and then too knackered!

And going to a barbecue tomorrow - practically a 'normal' weekend!

Miss Knees · April 2011

Little N we are in the same RW support Team

The dress was only £9 from primark so even better bargain.....I've a sore foot, I need the dress

[Deleted User] · April 2011

Miss Knees wrote (see)

.....I've a sore foot, I need the dress

And that works, how exactly?

Miss Knees · April 2011

Squeakz wrote (see)

Miss Knees wrote (see)
.....I've a sore foot, I need the dress
And that works, how exactly?

Well if you don't know now then you never will

[Deleted User] · April 2011

Marathon Week These are just suggestions to enable you to enjoy the week leading up to your marathon. They are by no means set in stone. Everyone has their own interpretation and you should go along with them. It is your day, you have worked hard to get here so now is the time to try to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labours. Registration & Exhibition, If you can go on a day as early as possible especially if this is your first time. There will be lots to see and enjoy. You will have the time for your legs to relax after at home. Remember who the sponsors are. They have to sell as much as possible. I.e. If you have never drunk Lucazade or other sports drink or used a gel then now is not the time to start. If you buy new kit then do not use it on the day. You should have all that sorted by now. Again if you don’t normally eat pasta then do not be tempted now. There are many eating places on the concourse but beware of the prices. After the Registration. Stay of your feet as much as possible. It is the worst time as you are raring to go and you think you will get unfit in the next 2 days. You will not. Now is the time to put the much needed fuel in your tank. Eat well and don’t try anything new. Drink, drink, drink. No not from the pub. Water. You should be well hydrated by Sunday. It is no use drinking like mad on Sunday morning it will do no good at all. DON’T FORGET your ID you will need this to get your number.

[Deleted User] · April 2011

For those that may have a wobble between now and Next Sunday.

WHEN YOU STAND ON THE START LINE "When you stand on the Start Line, you join the club. When you stand at the Starting Line you earn your membership. Millions dream of being where you are. You are no longer a dreamer. You are a doer. Thousands more started a training programme but never finished. They started with the same enthusiasm (or more than) you. They started with more or less the same physical gifts or disadvantages as you did. They had no more and no less reason to be successful than you. But somewhere along the way, they lost that enthusiasm. Somewhere on the road or on the track or treadmill, they decided that the rewards just weren't worth the effort. They decided that they could live without finding their limits, without challenging their expectations of themselves and without taking a hard look at their image of themselves. You didn't. If you’re standing at the Start Line, you've not only accepted the challenge, but you've also beaten back the demons. You've conquered your imagination and self-imposed limitations. You've gone further, got stronger and become tougher than you ever imagined.

[Deleted User] · April 2011

Miss Knees wrote (see)

Squeakz wrote (see)
Miss Knees wrote (see)
.....I've a sore foot, I need the dress
And that works, how exactly?
Well if you don't know now then you never will

I deciced to text the OH and see if it works for me.

...."I have a sore foot, I need a Porsche" - I will let you know her responce

[Deleted User] · April 2011

Miss Kness :- don't work for me, she asked if im smoking crack

Miss Knees · April 2011

Hahahahahahahaha

It only works for female logic, I should have mentioned that

Miss Knees · April 2011

Or maybe it's just MY logic??

Stood me in good stead so far

[Deleted User] · April 2011

"Oscar Time" for me please!

On the subject of drugs, I have taken both brufen and codeine before races with no side effects at all. Couple of observations in my quick scan of the last 4 pages (you lot move fast

) -

- much of the hype around drugs is aimed at professionals who are meticulous in getting thier BMI to a critical point prior to a race

- I have been running with voltarol (GP prescribed) now for some weeks due to runners heel, with no side effects. These are more powerful than brufen

- Louise - one thing you should take care of is taking any medication like this on an empty tummy. Add 'food' into your post race list before the painkillers

As most have said, if you are worried, don't do it. You'll only spend the run fretting. PLUS - never try something new on race day!

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