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Sorry I didn't spot you SBD - I was desperately trying to scan all the runners for familiar faces!
OO - how was Manchester, and more importantly how did Mrs OO find it? Hope she enjoyed it.
Speedy - I'm also signed up for Manchester next year and have made a mental note to actually put together a block of decent training for it this time around. Elder Lorenzito has also signed up for it, so part of my incentive for a decent run is to finish ahead of him
Surrey Masters XC yesterday - more of a trail run than a proper cross country course thanks to a last minute change of venue. As expected it was quite hard going, but at least it's given me another reference point as to my current fitness level in the run up to next weekend. I hadn't volunteered at parkrun for a while, so it was great to take the opportunity to do that yesterday morning.
Followed that up today with a very enjoyable test for the proposed B course for our local parkrun (Mole Valley) - had a good chat on the way round while still giving it a decent test to see how the times were compared to the A course. If anyone's ever down in Surrey and fancies a really attractive parkrun, I can strongly recommend it as it's through the Denbies vineyard. Not PB potential because of a couple of tough inclines, but a lovely sweep down for the last mile or so, and it was actually even better on the proposed B course with a great grassy downhill stretch with Box Hill as the backdrop.
Have got to remember to take it easy this week!!
Manchester 2022 is looking like a major thread outing. It'll be the first UK marathon for me where I've had to stay away from home the night before.
Hope OO enjoyed Manchester. Three marathons on successive weekends is impressive going. Managed to watch the finish line video stream for a while, not many runners up to 2:50 but it then got very busy up to 3:00 hours.
Have managed some easy runs, Wednesday to Saturday and 10 miles general aerobic yesterday. I'm mentally quite keen to get back to full training and enter a few shorter distance races to chase down the PBs. So Great South Run 10 miles this Sunday to start with. A bit earlier than ideal, but having never run this before thought I should give it a go.
I have also signed up for Manchester 2022, probably a daft decision but hey. Might see some of you there. Having run Manc several times I have an “official legend” vest (never worn), maybe it will come out, but then it would be embarrassing for a wannabe legend to DNF after half a mile, or at the first pub, whichever is closer to the start line.
Manchester does seem to be turning into a right old outing.
SBD, yes I logged on with about 2.46 on the clock and finishers were very few and far between, then there was this sudden influx. I enjoyed watching the few minutes around 3 hours as well.
Good luck, Sunday, my few runs so far have been heavy legged so definitely not ready for anything strenuous yet.
Speedy, my wife is currently going through the preliminary steps on these invisaline braces.
Lorenzo, what's happen at the end of this week?
</span></div><div><span>A quick question, are there any tips to avoid cramp? I had major cramp at my 1st Mara in the last 1.5 mile. More miles? Strength? Flexibility? MP miles? Or all the above? </span></div><div><span>
</span></div><div><span>Anyway, thanks all and hopefully see you on the start line in 6 months</span>
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My eldest got a 15 minute HM PB in Bournemouth yesterday to register a 1.38. Over the moon for him.
A mate scored a sub-3.10 PB in Manchester yesterday. I enjoyed watching the live feed as well as catching up on the Chicago highlights. Looking forward to seeing what Boston looks like today.
Really not sure what to do next Spring to bag the 2023 GFA. Manchester is certainly an option and being at the start of April, should be a cool one. Or, do I go closer to home for Dorney Lake on April 24th where the weather could be anything from cold to heatwave?
Popped out for my first run since London. Had over a week off, usually wait 4 days. Did just a 4 mile recovery and my legs were in a right mess. This will be a longer recovery period than usual.
Good to see Poacher declaring his hand for Manchester.
I found the quads just about recovered on the fourth easy run DT.
Go for Manchester G-D, faster than London whilst Dorney will always have a wind risk. Go easy on the recovery.
Welcome CT1983. Tell us more about yourself:
1) Where was your first marathon, what time did you achieve and and how did the training look?
2) What are your PBs for other distances
3) Do you have a goal time for Manchester?
I seem to suffer more from cramps than others so I'm still looking for the answer on how to prevent!
Poacher - really hope you can make Manchester next year. Would be great to catch up with an official legend again.
DT - Yorkshire Marathon for me on Sunday
G-Dawg - you certainly deserve a nice long recovery!
I ran 3.13 at Chester in 2019, averaging around 45 miles a week. I’m pretty rubbish at consistent training and even worse at winter training, which is why I wanted a spring marathon to aim for.
Pbs are HM: 1.28, 10k: 39.20 and 5k: 19.25.
Ideally I’m aiming for under 3.10 in Manchester, we’ll see how the training goes.
SBD - fingers crossed for good GSR weather then, that last 2m can be a bitch if its windy. I sometimes run the last couple of miles and first couple of miles of GSR route if I run a lap of the island (which is 14 or 15m) from where i live, but i tend to avoid the flat and the coast and head inland.
I've got another race on Sunday- another one rescheduled from last year. Just a 10k fortunately. Hips are in a bad way so very little running planned this week.
Good luck with York marathon Lorenzo- is it the BMAF champs again this year? If so you'll have some tough age grade competition. I was amazed at the quality of the field last time out. Don't think I made the top 20 in spite of running 2:58 😳
Sorry to hear your recovery from injury is going to take a while, Jools, but hope you come back stronger than ever.
OO - great photo from a great day for you and your family. You are a machine and total legend.
Lorenzo - all the best for Sunday
Feeling pretty much back to normal now. Had a small window of opportunity today and so did 4 easy miles just after eight o'clock. Very strange with all the people around and traffic on the roads! Pleased to report no issues.
DT, if your wife would like to know what she's letting herself in for I've recorded some videos of my first few days and saved them to my highlights on my instagram profile. If she doesn't have posts and bands her experience will be less traumatic, those are the biggest issues.
Still not much doing here. A couple of easy spins on the spin bike, two short runs, one big S&C session last night. I don't feel in any need to rush back in to heavy training.
I've done the 3 US majors in the last 4 years, they are all special in their own way, none better than the other. Get in whichever one you can, they are brilliant.
Speedy, thanks, I am not sure quite what awaits her. I'm glad I had all this stuff done when I was a child!
It must have been quite a scary experience for you, Gul!!
Gdawg, get yourself up to Manchester! I am a little confused, they say general entries close tomorrow? Surely they close when it sells out? Still haven't broached the subject with my wife. I may need to present her with a done deal.
Hi SEdan, I had a place in NY 2020 which as a foreign fast for age was like gold dust. I've deferred it back to 2023 as I want as normal a NY and mara experience a possible.
welcome CT, another for the Manchester outing. Sticking around and posting here will give you plenty of support etc over the winter months with lots of others all literally in the same boat!
Runs are getting easier. I was concerned over weekend as my HR was high for the efforts. All clear now as I've come down with my first full on cold in a good 15 months. I blame being made to return to the office 3 days a week! Spin tonight, then a few easy runs over the next few days building to 8m then going away for the weekend.
Getting frustrated that the London marathon results still haven't been submitted onto Runbritain.
OO - you are a machine! Some great times, you are matching Shalane Flanagan in your marathon efforts!
SEdan - yes, 1983 is my birth year. My running has been (very) patchy this year also.
I suppose I’m in the same boat as some of you post marathon, even though I’ve barely done anything his year. Just trying to build up slowly and add in some s&c, stretching and cycling. Off out for a gentle 6.5 later. I’ll hopefully get up to 20+ miles this week alongside the other bits.
Have entered Manchester to at least give me an option next Spring. As well as the flatter course and hopefully cool temps, it will mean a good few weeks of rest and recovery before the London campaign start.
You all need to come to Manchester if only to be in with a shout of earning one of these beauties....which could double as a tent.
Good decision G-D - another sub 3 at Manchester should be easily achievable.
Sub 3:10 at Manchester should be within your grasp CT. As you've said, consistent training over the winter is what will get you there. What do you need for a London GFA?
I had a cold last week as well DT. Half expected post marathon but thankfully tested negative for Covid. It would be nice to see the London results on Po10 - Chicago and Boston are there already! My HM from 3 September is still not there due to complications with the change of location - I will be seriously annoyed if it turns out to be invalid.
Is the NYC charity place for November 2022 SEdan? If you're not planning a marathon for Spring 2022, will you train for and race at shorter distances?
Good to see you back out running Gul.
Thanks for the local knowledge TR - there is a moderate wind forecast at the moment but there should also be plenty of runners to shelter behind.
Hope you can get those hips back in running shape before the weekend OO.
Tempo run tonight, 8K as the middle section of 14K. Good to get the legs turning over a little faster again - 6:21/m for the tempo section. Not quite decided on the plan between now and Sunday, so will probably just play it by ear. The sports massage on Thursday, delayed from last week due to Covid scares, should help.