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Are you going to Ballbuster?
Hey, I'll be doing the Ballbuster next year after my duath debut at Richmond!! :0)
Definately not doing Luton Marafun.
I expect I'll offer to marshall the Ballbuster if I'm not fit.
I have enjoyed reading the forum in these weeks of training and thought I wrote something in too. So that you are all cheered up by how RUBBISH I am!!!
Got my no, 93, and I am a bit nervous as I haven't raced before(now I have confessed my virginity too).
Last Sunday I run about 12 miles (20 km, sorry guys I think metric) so I know I can last the course but GOD it took me ages! Well over 2 hrs, closer to 2.30 so I might just hid me skates under me running shoes!!
Half marathon for first race ......... very brave!!! I toyed with 10K's for a while before braving one!
Still you've at least run near distance in training unlike most of us!
I'm sure there will still be some slower than 2:30 and in race conditions you may suprise yourself!
just remember before you call yourself slow....slow compaired to who? - over half the nation can't run a mile without stopping and you're going to do 13.1 (22 km)
My advice would be for your first 1/2M make your only goal "to enjoy the day" and really doesn't matter if it takes 70 minutes or 170 minutes
Dave
iron lindi,sorry to hear your pulling out always another race.
jeychick,have to agree with others regarding trainers,buy another pair about january than wear them alternately,this way you will always have a pair of worn in trainers.this pair wears out you buy another pair,but you still have your january pair ready to wear.(i'm confused)
quicksilver,misread credit notice not 25 years just 6 months your welcome to it.
starting to get cold and wet now.
Sorry you've had to pull out Lindi.
I could also do with some tea. I will swop a cuppa for a slice of cherry cake that I have baked today (that is the reason why I run, to be able to scoff half a cake and still fit into my clothes)
On the other hand, does it come down to preference? Cos I'm amazed at the number of people that run that distance in sweatshirts on hot days????!
My calf is still rough - gonna try running tomorrow morning to test both shoes and leg.
It's a shame, cos other than that I'm feeling really fit to run.
starting to look at my neighbours suspiciously now,has one of them got my number by mistake.?i will be knocking on some doors this weekend.thanks for that cup of tea redhead.
cherry cake sounds lovely,you'll have to bring some to maidstone,stellina.
jeychick,make sure your calf is warmed up prior to running,you could run in shorts once your calf is warm.
Today is not one of those days. Had my worst run on record. Not slowest, just the worst, most mentally challenging.
Good news on the shoes though, they're great.
Calf is not such happy news. I think I'll still be able to run Maidstone, but I'm not going to time myself, just gonna run by feel.
Your body is just saving itself for the big day(thats what they used to say anyway),just take it steady and you will be fine.
I've come down off the ceiling now - and yup, a rubbish dress rehearsal is a good sign!!!
Still planning on running by feel though, I'd rather enjoy the day than go for a race I'm not prepared for. I won't be getting a 1:40 this time, but that's completely fine. I'll get it some time soon!!
I would be happy with 2 hours these days but it wont be.
still a week away,just concentrate on repairing the calf,dont bother to train,maybe have a short run at the end of the week,you'll be surprised how quickly injuries can mend.
by the way postie came today and yes he did have my number,see you all next week.
GOOD!!!!Bout time!!!
Thanks and thx P & D for the encouragement
Just checked the weather.co.uk site and showers are forecast for Sunday. I haven't checked the BBC site yet as they only do 5 days.
Getting really excited now and I am also becoming a real bore verging on the anorak with friends and family.
I did a 7 miler this morning and it was really good except for the moaning Cliff Face (He's a bit like Victor Meldrew) but he has been a great mentor and I will feel a bit sorry for him next Sunday when the student overtakes the teacher.
Stellina don't fret about times or anything else, this is my forst race and I don't really care about times. I have achieved my first objective by being fit enough to run 13.1 miles and enter a race. The next objective is to finish...
However 1.45 would be nice.................
EVENTUALLY. But under 2 hours and I am aiming for 1.50. Anyone else running for that time?
See you all on Sunday. Any tips for the final week from seasoned racers would be appreciated.
old virgin,i normally run 4 or 5 miles a couple of times,monday,thursday then do nothing till sunday,it works for me.will do a 10 miler tomorrow all 3 runs will be at easy pace.