Did 11.5M ish yesterday with relatively few twinges, hurrah. Then went out for a pub crawl which involved three pubs and a round trip walk of abot 7 miles. Sofa day today!
About to enjoy M&S HCB with chocolate in, bless Mr KS' socks.
KS - it's way more fun doing random glances and asking people "are you from the forum?". Name tags are for conferences and speed dating, not random internet hook-ups.
KS - it's way more fun doing random glances and asking people "are you from the forum?". Name tags are for conferences and speed dating, not random internet hook-ups.
Which of course reminds me of Jimbob chatting to that random bloke in the pub... who by sheer coincidence is doing Paris as well....!
Red 3155 Brian O'Riordan 3231 Small Hands 4321 dhale750 4648 Neil Belgium 4951 Stan Trinket 5000 Hockey Goalkeeper 5995 Bedders 6032 Stray Runner
Yellow 8186 seanb 8461 Sporty Badger 8843 Oops 9016 The Engineer 9114 djwolf 10101 Dirty Leeds Rob
Blue 14021 Mark Beevor 14160 Weedy Gonzalez 14467 kaz1 14558 Edd125 15080 Ward 6 15149 MG09 15350 phil in fitter 15444 Richard Langton 3 16171 Steve Duffy 2 16639 Simon MacD 20737 Carl D 37685 Trevor Olver 50009 Jimbob 52997 Jimbob's mate Dan
Purple 14555 Jus T 27547 NCane2 28285 Pauline Macfarlae 28563 Goldeagle 28790 Nicola bird 2 28850 Eggyh73 30188 Johnny Lyall 30213 Dannirr 31612 Elizabeth Ellis 3 32645 Larri 32736 Rick James 33012 Nead G 40582 Clag 42380 Running Rodent
Green 37185 yer_maj 37480 Suzy Martines 37524 SP13 37991 Emmy_H 38351 peter burke 5 38591 Febo 38783 Cliff Parker 39064 Daddsy 39586 The Luverly Suzie (aka Mrs Ex-Spartan) 39638 razdaz 39658 Iain Moore 2 39851 Dave The Ex-Spartan 40116 Nic E 40483 Tiddy 41369 Monkey man 41747 Scott Walker 42561 ATM 42579 PC91 43795 NGUG 46570 Alexander
Grey 50501 swindon dave 51095 KeyserSuze 51222 James B 73 51614 Mrs dj 51653 Sarah Buchanan Smith 3 52460 TartanPimpernel 52868 Orbutt
Pink 30831 Radar Sal 58012 Audrey Brown 58251 Londonliv 58463 DV 62660 Marathon Maus 63573 Onetit
This thread is moving on nicely. Will we get 15k replies before the race starts on Sunday. I wouldn't bet against it. Come on lurkers, reveal yourselves!
Because my training mileage has been so low, my taper has meant basicaly grinding to a hault! So today's training was 4 miles @ 'pottering round the block with my parents' pace.
Tomorrow is intervals....as many reps as posible of; 10 - 15 minutes sitting on a chair lift interspersed by 2 - 3 minutes of sliding down a mountain! My sports drink of choice for the day will be vin chaud
In the mean time I'll scan the house for a green ribbon
AGH I'm so guilty of lurking and in the last few days panicking but reading the thread has given me stacks of info and more importantly made me chuckle....so thanks for that one and all!!
Arrive in Paris on Saturday and right now I'm surrounded by lists. Must...stop..reading..thread...must...tick...some..boxes.
Welcome to the thread,chas. Now that you've outed yourself, why not entertain us... * 'Never seen the harm in lurking* The $64,000 question being' Is there anything on your list that should be on everyone's?'
Hi everyone I introduced myself back on page 300 ish and have been lurking since then. I read the forum every day and you've all given good advice and I've enjoyed the banter.
My training has been on and off I injured my ankle early February and it took a month to heal properly with no discomfort but I still hope to gain a PB sub 3.30 on the day (fingers crossed) see how it goes on the day really. My main aim is to try and enjoy the race and finish.
I've enjoyed reading all your posts and maybe hope to catch up with some of you in paris, hope you all have a good week and a good race.
I'm a lurker what can I say....I've mainly used other people's lists to make my list...although now i'm having to rethink what I'm going to wear - more layers will be packed and worn!
But I'll probably get really hot by mile 3...I'll be the one with all the layers, hat, gloves shoved down my running trousers.
I won't be at the pub - I think I'm booked on a bus or boat trip booked for the evening - I'm bringing my Mum to Paris and she's gone booking mad....just to be clear I'm not 10 years old er I don't live with her and I plan to be drunk on the bus/boat
Chas - we want lists , this week is list week , show us yours in case I ,,, I mean we ( the thread ) have forgotten something really important ,, like ribbons or horses ( both now on my list
My taper is going to be zero miles until the breakfast run I think. Some niggling in my ankle since the weekend's run, and I just dont think it's worth risking it.
Haircut? Now there's an idea. Think I might do that tody or tomorrow.
We arrive in Paris Friday morning, quick city tour then the Expo.
In case I don't remember in person, thanks everyone for the great comraderie, lessons, suport and entertainment once agan this year leading up to this coming weekend. I really appreciate each and every one of you. (Unless you beat me again RS )
Ok....well at the top of my list I now have ribbons and horses (phew) then I have several different lists...Food, electrics, running kit, normal clothes, food.
So, I'm bringing things like porridge pots, noodle pots, travel kettle, gels for race (saunter) and scientific recovery snacks i.e. cake and cola. Chargers - for watch, ipod, shuffle...race belt/bum bag/phone pouch...pain killers/gels...shin tape....inhalers...nail clippers/needles Throw away clothes for the start and then MANY layers....long runners and capri runners (not sure what to wear yet) long sleeve top and t-shirt for over...compression socks...the list goes on and on. Ooo Ooo germaline (can't spell that) muscle cream, and then the important med cert, convocation, passport, tickets.........BREATH......I promise I'm not a freak, but you did ask
TJB - I have not even started my list of what to bring and you are repacking a perfectly packed bag. When you have finished do you want to pop round and do mine ? I will probably get round to it late on Friday night if the pre going on holiday routine is anything to go by.
Carl, I wouldn't leave it till Friday fella. Just crack on this evening with the main stuff. And then make a list of things u need to pick up. And get it done next few days.
I've still got mental block about picking up mini tin of Vaseline. Must get me a couple.
Pottermoss is another friend who's doin the race. I'll check with him first that its ok to include his bib on the mother of all bib lists (I have the info).
Dan don't do threads or facebook. Quite old fashioned for a young man (unless he's slyly lurking out there without my knowledge ....... )
Getting nervy now. Went for an 'easy' 4 miler yesterday but in the back of my mind I thought the inury spells had denied me some quality sessions. Before I knew it I was at tempo pace and ran 4 miles at 6.40 pace.
Haven't a clue where that came from but it's a real confidence booster. Just have to hope I have enough endurance on the day to try and beat my 3.25 PB set 4 years ago at FLM09 (this will only be my 5th mara in 20 years).
Only planing one run this week so the legs can fully recover, it's been a difficult campaign with the calf injuries to both legs.
Comments
Thanks TD - PP here we all come!
Should we wear name badges?
Did 11.5M ish yesterday with relatively few twinges, hurrah. Then went out for a pub crawl which involved three pubs and a round trip walk of abot 7 miles. Sofa day today!
About to enjoy M&S HCB with chocolate in, bless Mr KS' socks.
KS - it's way more fun doing random glances and asking people "are you from the forum?". Name tags are for conferences and speed dating, not random internet hook-ups.
hey guys!!
back to the thread after a week! here are my deets - Nom : O Riordan
Prénom : Brian
Numéro de dossard : 3155
exciting times!!!! hope everyone is doing well!!!!
Which of course reminds me of Jimbob chatting to that random bloke in the pub... who by sheer coincidence is doing Paris as well....!
Preferential
991 Denis Duret
Red
3155 Brian O'Riordan
3231 Small Hands
4321 dhale750
4648 Neil Belgium
4951 Stan Trinket
5000 Hockey Goalkeeper
5995 Bedders
6032 Stray Runner
Yellow
8186 seanb
8461 Sporty Badger
8843 Oops
9016 The Engineer
9114 djwolf
10101 Dirty Leeds Rob
Blue
14021 Mark Beevor
14160 Weedy Gonzalez
14467 kaz1
14558 Edd125
15080 Ward 6
15149 MG09
15350 phil in fitter
15444 Richard Langton 3
16171 Steve Duffy 2
16639 Simon MacD
20737 Carl D
37685 Trevor Olver
50009 Jimbob
52997 Jimbob's mate Dan
Purple
14555 Jus T
27547 NCane2
28285 Pauline Macfarlae
28563 Goldeagle
28790 Nicola bird 2
28850 Eggyh73
30188 Johnny Lyall
30213 Dannirr
31612 Elizabeth Ellis 3
32645 Larri
32736 Rick James
33012 Nead G
40582 Clag
42380 Running Rodent
Green
37185 yer_maj
37480 Suzy Martines
37524 SP13
37991 Emmy_H
38351 peter burke 5
38591 Febo
38783 Cliff Parker
39064 Daddsy
39586 The Luverly Suzie (aka Mrs Ex-Spartan)
39638 razdaz
39658 Iain Moore 2
39851 Dave The Ex-Spartan
40116 Nic E
40483 Tiddy
41369 Monkey man
41747 Scott Walker
42561 ATM
42579 PC91
43795 NGUG
46570 Alexander
Grey
50501 swindon dave
51095 KeyserSuze
51222 James B 73
51614 Mrs dj
51653 Sarah Buchanan Smith 3
52460 TartanPimpernel
52868 Orbutt
Pink
30831 Radar Sal
58012 Audrey Brown
58251 Londonliv
58463 DV
62660 Marathon Maus
63573 Onetit
I can't keep my eyes open, so todays run is cancelled.
Thank goodness for you organised people or I wouldn't ken whit was happening!
I have a marvellous platform which means that, at my height, my head just touches the ceiling if I stand up straight.
All well and good, if I hadn't been painting the ceiling.
Now, instead of being grey, I am brilliant white with a matt finish.
Kaz - that's Scottish. Chuckle
I have my Go Faster haircut. I can do no more. So I'm going to Febo's gaff to eat pie. Mr Febo makes stupendous pie
Tomorrow is intervals....as many reps as posible of; 10 - 15 minutes sitting on a chair lift interspersed by 2 - 3 minutes of sliding down a mountain! My sports drink of choice for the day will be vin chaud
In the mean time I'll scan the house for a green ribbon
AGH I'm so guilty of lurking and in the last few days panicking but reading the thread has given me stacks of info and more importantly made me chuckle....so thanks for that one and all!!
Arrive in Paris on Saturday and right now I'm surrounded by lists. Must...stop..reading..thread...must...tick...some..boxes.
Good luck to you all - have a great race
Charlie
Welcome to the thread,chas. Now that you've outed yourself, why not entertain us... * 'Never seen the harm in lurking* The $64,000 question being' Is there anything on your list that should be on everyone's?'
And are you coming to the pub?
We're going to need a bigger pub...
My training has been on and off I injured my ankle early February and it took a month to heal properly with no discomfort but I still hope to gain a PB sub 3.30 on the day (fingers crossed) see how it goes on the day really. My main aim is to try and enjoy the race and finish.
I've enjoyed reading all your posts and maybe hope to catch up with some of you in paris, hope you all have a good week and a good race.
I'm a lurker what can I say....I've mainly used other people's lists to make my list...although now i'm having to rethink what I'm going to wear - more layers will be packed and worn!
But I'll probably get really hot by mile 3...I'll be the one with all the layers, hat, gloves shoved down my running trousers.
I won't be at the pub - I think I'm booked on a bus or boat trip booked for the evening - I'm bringing my Mum to Paris and she's gone booking mad....just to be clear I'm not 10 years old er I don't live with her and I plan to be drunk on the bus/boat
Have fun at the pub...!
(LIKE )
My taper is going to be zero miles until the breakfast run I think. Some niggling in my ankle since the weekend's run, and I just dont think it's worth risking it.
Haircut? Now there's an idea. Think I might do that tody or tomorrow.
We arrive in Paris Friday morning, quick city tour then the Expo.
In case I don't remember in person, thanks everyone for the great comraderie, lessons, suport and entertainment once agan this year leading up to this coming weekend. I really appreciate each and every one of you. (Unless you beat me again RS )
I see a slight warm up in the forecast for Sunday now. Thats good. Of course it throws all our what-to-wear discusion for a loop though
Ok....well at the top of my list I now have ribbons and horses (phew) then I have several different lists...Food, electrics, running kit, normal clothes, food.
So, I'm bringing things like porridge pots, noodle pots, travel kettle, gels for race (saunter) and scientific recovery snacks i.e. cake and cola. Chargers - for watch, ipod, shuffle...race belt/bum bag/phone pouch...pain killers/gels...shin tape....inhalers...nail clippers/needles Throw away clothes for the start and then MANY layers....long runners and capri runners (not sure what to wear yet) long sleeve top and t-shirt for over...compression socks...the list goes on and on. Ooo Ooo germaline (can't spell that) muscle cream, and then the important med cert, convocation, passport, tickets.........BREATH......I promise I'm not a freak, but you did ask
tonight seems good as night as any to re-pack my perfectly packed paris-ready bag.
TJB - I have not even started my list of what to bring and you are repacking a perfectly packed bag. When you have finished do you want to pop round and do mine ? I will probably get round to it late on Friday night if the pre going on holiday routine is anything to go by.
I've still got mental block about picking up mini tin of Vaseline. Must get me a couple.
Dannir - have you ever visited the Statue of Liberty in Paris?
Plasters or tape for nipples!
http://www.ashrinkslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/duluth08_bloodynipples3.jpg
I have no hair...not one...anywhere...so the question is do I shine the bonce with some wax or just go for the natural matt look?
I'll pack about 6 am on Thursday just before we leave for the airport
Dan don't do threads or facebook. Quite old fashioned for a young man (unless he's slyly lurking out there without my knowledge ....... )
Getting nervy now. Went for an 'easy' 4 miler yesterday but in the back of my mind I thought the inury spells had denied me some quality sessions. Before I knew it I was at tempo pace and ran 4 miles at 6.40 pace.
Haven't a clue where that came from but it's a real confidence booster. Just have to hope I have enough endurance on the day to try and beat my 3.25 PB set 4 years ago at FLM09 (this will only be my 5th mara in 20 years).
Only planing one run this week so the legs can fully recover, it's been a difficult campaign with the calf injuries to both legs.
Keep up the good work, gang!
SB