Abingdon Marathon 2008 - It's back!

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Marathon Lads Aug 2008 11:13pm, 31 Aug 2008 3,719 posts	Marathon Lads that's even better wishing you well
a.k.a Billy Sep 2008 11:02am, 1 Sep 2008 562 posts	a.k.a Billy Please allow me a shameless plug for my clubs off road 20miler on Sept 28th. 3 weeks before Abingdon. It won't be to everyones taste but it has always received very good praise in the previous 3 years of the event has been held. There is an event thread on this site - http://www.fetcheveryone.com/viewtopic.php?id=13909 and the race details can be found via this link - http://www.fetcheveryone.com/viewracedetails.php?id=20862 As far as my own Abingdon prep is concerned I got my 3rd 20 miler in the bank yesterday so I’m fairly happy:)
Lumsdoni Sep 2008 11:58am, 1 Sep 2008 4,708 posts	Lumsdoni MInes a bit hit an miss billy. Done one 20m which I was dead chuffed with, no walking, low HR, 9:15 pace, but yesterday I gad to cut the 2nd one at 6m as my legs were done in. CV and HR wise I was fine though.
a.k.a Billy Sep 2008 12:26pm, 1 Sep 2008 564 posts	a.k.a Billy Lums - if i hadn't had some company yesterday i might have canned it too i reckon. When that medal is round your neck after Abingdon all those training miles will be a memory. 7 weeks to go Lums and then we can all relax. Best of Luck
Sep 2008 5:17pm, 1 Sep 2008 58 posts	Why is everyone so excited about this and I'm shitting bricks? I did 19 on saturday and it nearly killed me! I'm planning to do the Dunstable 20 miler, as my last long one before Abingdon, looks a good run and perfectly placed to me...
flanker Sep 2008 12:37am, 2 Sep 2008 8,773 posts	flanker excited? Once I've got Derwentwater, RNR, JW30 and Hatton 5 out of the way I might be able to start getting excited. I might be able to start doing some marathon specific training too. Or will I be tapering by then? LOL
Snapstinget Sep 2008 7:29am, 2 Sep 2008 989 posts	Snapstinget If I wasn't doing Berlin on 28th I too would do the Dunstable, it'd be perfect, I love that kind of race. Micknphil - one thing is for sure: you'll leave me for dust from the start ... but I aim to catch up again at the entrance to the stadium where i caught you last time ... this time, though, we'll get there at 3:57
runner duck Sep 2008 4:36pm, 2 Sep 2008 136 posts	runner duck dunstable looks excellent - but i'm not sure my legs would be up to the drive home!
a.k.a Billy Sep 2008 9:03am, 3 Sep 2008 568 posts	a.k.a Billy RD - i was thinking a similar thing about the drive home after Abingdon. I'm sure cake, crisps, chocolate and fizzy pop will refuel me enough though for the trip home;)
FannyFernackerpan Sep 2008 9:06am, 3 Sep 2008 18,672 posts	FannyFernackerpan i have to drive home as well I love a challenge Might have to call the AA for a tow