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I've just been googling 'how to beat the post-marathon blues' when all I had to do was watch your video. Thanks for that. You've just reminded me why I love running.
And well done.
Sorry Can't remember what the question was;-
Would you run this race again?............... yes.! ....I said on Sunday evening I'm sure they will sort it out for next year.
Will I run it next year?.............Maybe but I don't plan that far ahead.
Re London, I know what you mean, the general public are kind of shocked when I say I'm not really bothered about running it again. But then again I try each year in the ballot..... it's like a game, will I wont I get in
Not entered another marathon yet, I want to concentrate on training for IMUK now.....But looking at Chester, Yorkshireman, Liverpool and Preston.
Kicked it - i enjoyed your race report, thanks. Its good to see it from someone else's perspective.
Cheers nutter - Mish.
With a few days perspective on it now I am kind of glad I did it - it was certainly an unforgettable experience!
Just found a vid on youtube where someone has filmed the tunnel bit near then end and I can pick out the exact spot where I went down - made me shiver just to watch it!
Lees video is superb too - I'd like to see more footage of the race Lee if you have it?
Hi Kicked It, unfortunately the bulk of the footage is on that video. My wife, brother and brother in law did their best but their phones were playing up in the wet weather. There's a quite a few on youtube though i found?
Great write up by the way - you've a real way with words.
Cheers Lee.
The quick shot of what looks like the country lanes out of Dunham was like a nightmare flashback!
Looks like you filmed it yourself on the move?
Great video and race report. Made me feel emotional all over again!
One of the reasons I made myself keep running was because I knew it would take longer to get to the finish if I stopped or started to walk and I really wanted to get to the end as quickly as possible! Still finding it hard to believe we did that in that weather. Crazy!
Kicked-It: what a great race report, brought it all back. I was going to write something for my club's blog but now I think I'll just tell people to read yours!
Nice to see the Montane jacket getting a shout out. I wore mine thinking I'd take it off when I'd warmed up only I never did. That jacket saved the day for me.
I enjoyed reading that Kicked-It. The part about calf cramps coming and going made me chuckle, I had the same thing and was talking to mine during the last 4 or 5 miles telling them not to fully cramp and stop me running.
At 23 miles I had a little demon inside telling me to slow down and settle for 3:20 when I knew that I was probably just going to miss out on 3:15. Sounds like your "demon" was another runner!
Hi everyone,
I have been a lurker on this board for the last month or so... I am a wife (and physio) of a first time marathon runner and have been regularly updating my husband with everyones progress in training etc
I hope you don't mind me signing up to post but I felt I just had to !
To everyone who took part in that Marathon on Sunday ( I think it sounds like it should be renamed a cross country event!!) you deserve to be extremely proud of yourselves, all of you.. from first timers to seasoned pros.
The conditions on Sunday were absolutely appalling, so wet and cold. You all have really achieved something incredible and I was totally in awe of each and everyone of you running or walking past me.
I watched you at 5 miles in Stretford, then got on a metrolink with what seemed like the rest of Manchester to get to Altrincham high street to watch you pass and then back on the Metrolink to Stretford to watch you come over the hill by Stretford tram stop ( about 25 ish miles??)
I had a my own little challenge with a 3 year old in tow but that was nothing compared to what you had undertaken !
My husband said running through the Altrincham support made him feel like he was famous and got him totally buzzing !
From a physios perspective I was extremely concerned about the state of people around the baggage tent at the end and sincerely hope they sort it for next year. Very irresponsible .. they ask you train properly and stay safe, and they let you all down big style at the end.... I wouldn't be surprised to hear of hospitalised people. It really was quite shocking and I hope everyone who became ill is recovered/recovering.
My husband by the way finished his first ever marathon in 3 hrs 54 and 09 secs and finished with a smile on his face and still by the side of his best mate.
So to each and everyone I congratulate you, all your training sessions and hard work truly paid off and you are all an inspiration. Really well done !!!
This is me signing off, well done everyone. Woody2run, I will be on the Yorkshireman off road mara in sept as a warm up for Liverpool on Oct 14th. maybe see you there
cheers everyone
The guys from Stockport Harriers had on some great disposable coveralls. They said they are very effective at keeping you warm.
http://direct2workwear.co.uk/workwear-coveralls/disposable-details.htm
Very cheap as well.
Max - Ah yes, I remembered seeing the teletubbies !
First time back on here since Sunday morning.
No need to go into too much detail as it has all been said. Ran 3:37:39. Missed my Sub 3:30 target but delighted with the time given the weather and conditions. Was on schedule at mile 20 until tuning into the headwind for the final 6 miles. That literally destroyed me and any chance of a Sub 3:30.
Good experience despite the problems such as the baggage issues.
Was worrying at the time to see so many suffering at the end. Runners turning purple and bordering on hypothermic. Hope everyone is ok?
Anyways, my little lad was pleased to take "his" running medal to nursery on Monday.
Couple weeks rest and back into action for Liverpool in October.
Fun this marathon malarkey.