thank Sarah. Better today on throwing up front but hamstring feeling worse. Not too concerned as had a similar niggle pre NY and was able to manage it thru the race.
God knows when i will be going but will depend on Carpet knowing where to go and following him, (limping on damaged hamstring whilst throwing up in the street)
I know - my thoughts exactly, its not my idea though, I am meeting up with an Italian who I met during the Rome marathon and I think they are worried about queues. I however have accepted there will be queues at any time. I am collecting another persons number as well though so it might work out for the best.
As one or two of you know, I was on the injury bench for over a month and have reluctantly taken the decision to withdraw. Still, I'll be supporting on the day (a female friend is going for a Commonwealth Games qualifying time for Scotland)and will cheer on as many of you as I recognise.
I hope to call in at the Oscar Wilde pub at some stage too.
To save me trawling back several pages, can someone remind me which strasse the Oscar Wilde is on, thanks. Beer after 26.2 miles always tastes nicer somehow!
I arrive on Thursday teatime, Expo probably Friday am.
Doylie - suspect we'll get there about 1.30 - it'll be simple - get off plane, taxi to hotel, drop off bag, get in taxi to expo. How you getting to heathrow?
Carpet i love the simplicity.....now we are sorted will just have to remember the pub directions SIS gel, painkillers, best Irish rugby shirt, and a copy of the words to the Fields of Athenry.
Hi Susie, be glad to see you, as always, make sure you come to the Oscar Wilde pub and share a beer/red wine or 2 as we celebrate the end of our alcohol drought.
Wardi..here you go
U-bahn station Oranienberger Tor on the U6 line is easiest as it's right next to pub, which is on Friedrichstrasse (112a). Familiarise yourself with outside appearance of pub by going to http://www.oscar-wilde-irish-pub.de You can look at a Berlin transport system map there too..
Alright Coopers R? Up to much? Any foreign trips planned?
Glad to hear you are a bit better today Carpet. Sure the hamstring will be fine.
7 miler Monday, 6 miler today. Rest day tomorrow - I could get used to this tapering lark. Think I'm going to take Thursday off work as well and go and watch the Seve trophy golf.
Who is going to the Expo and when
Plum After the breakfast run H After the breakfast run if she gets out of bed! laura H 9am on saturday David M Midday Friday Pseudo Friday evening 7ish
Forgot to ask - Carpet - did you decide on a wrist band? When Jenny (who you met in Paris) did Dublin she had THREE wrist bands to cover all scenarios and she beat the best of them by 17 minutes! I missed her finish as I was in the pub!
I've printed wrist band myself for optimistic goal. Just hoping it's a still day, carbo load goes well and it all just happens on the day.
AS it happens pseudo I have printed off 4! 2 different times but in km's and miles.
You must have been popular scoffing on the pints whilst Jenny was crossing the line. Glad you are enjoying the taper - i don't feel as though i've done enough to justify tapering but thought it best to do so anyway. Had a slow 40 min run tonight - hammy still niggly.
I think most people are strangers, I know H and I think Carpety and Doylie are aquainted but for the rest it will be a nasty shock ...... going there expecting finely honed athletes and finding me!
H i will pick you up from the airport but i aint carrying you round Berlin ............. Even with your slim svelte figure i would struggle.........
Sorry to crash in again, but just wanted to say Hello to Pseudo. Good to hear from you mate - I'm doing Paris again with the Motley Crue - you going over?
We need you to answer the escalator questions in the pub quiz afterwards, and go for a run around the boozer! (private joke)
Yep, Doylie and I know one another - live local to each other. Also, I met David M and Pseudo in paris earlier this year. Not prepeared to acknowledge this bloke CoopersRow who keeps crashing the forum
Feelin down. After allowing myself to get all excited about this weekend it looks like my friend and accomodation share, who I also haven't seen for ages might not be able to fly over thus back to being on my own. It has really deflated me ;(
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Who is going to the Expo and when
Plum After the breakfast run
H After the breakfast run if she gets out of bed!
Who is going to the Expo and when
Plum After the breakfast run
H After the breakfast run if she gets out of bed!
laura H 9am on saturday
It's all getting very exciting now
Who is going to the Expo and when
Plum After the breakfast run
H After the breakfast run if she gets out of bed!
laura H 9am on saturday
David M Midday Friday
As one or two of you know, I was on the injury bench for over a month and have reluctantly taken the decision to withdraw. Still, I'll be supporting on the day (a female friend is going for a Commonwealth Games qualifying time for Scotland)and will cheer on as many of you as I recognise.
I hope to call in at the Oscar Wilde pub at some stage too.
Anybody but you
I went to germany to escape from the dreaded SB and Lo and Behold ........
Be nice to see you lanky!
Not so lanky at the moment I might add....
I arrive on Thursday teatime, Expo probably Friday am.
Hi Susie, be glad to see you, as always, make sure you come to the Oscar Wilde pub and share a beer/red wine or 2 as we celebrate the end of our alcohol drought.
Wardi..here you go
U-bahn station Oranienberger Tor on the U6 line is easiest as it's right next to pub, which is on Friedrichstrasse (112a). Familiarise yourself with outside appearance of pub by going to http://www.oscar-wilde-irish-pub.de
You can look at a Berlin transport system map there too..
Glad to hear you are a bit better today Carpet. Sure the hamstring will be fine.
7 miler Monday, 6 miler today. Rest day tomorrow - I could get used to this tapering lark. Think I'm going to take Thursday off work as well and go and watch the Seve trophy golf.
Who is going to the Expo and when
Plum After the breakfast run
H After the breakfast run if she gets out of bed!
laura H 9am on saturday
David M Midday Friday
Pseudo Friday evening 7ish
I've printed wrist band myself for optimistic goal. Just hoping it's a still day, carbo load goes well and it all just happens on the day.
You must have been popular scoffing on the pints whilst Jenny was crossing the line. Glad you are enjoying the taper - i don't feel as though i've done enough to justify tapering but thought it best to do so anyway. Had a slow 40 min run tonight - hammy still niggly.
What's all this 'H if she gets out of bed business...'? More like 'H if she can walk' at the moment with this groin thing...
I think most people are strangers, I know H and I think Carpety and Doylie are aquainted but for the rest it will be a nasty shock ...... going there expecting finely honed athletes and finding me!
H i will pick you up from the airport but i aint carrying you round Berlin ............. Even with your slim svelte figure i would struggle.........
We need you to answer the escalator questions in the pub quiz afterwards, and go for a run around the boozer! (private joke)
Currently thinking about Rotterdam / FLM for the spring, but did really enjoy Paris last year.
Any tips for Berlin?
My tip for Berlin - Run it as fast as you can. Wise words eh? Other than that, I don't think I can give a sub 3hr man any tips!
Carpet, tut tut.
Sunny intervals
Sunrise 6:54 (CET )
Sunset 19:01 (CET )
Max 21°C
Min 14°C
Wind 6 mph from South
Visibility moderate
Pressure 1017 mbar
RH 61 %
Looks canny to me.
I know where you're coming from as I'll be on my own for Amsderdam (if I do it) and New York marathons myself.