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Mar 2009
5:38pm, 29 Mar 2009
21,083 posts
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mxhornet
A reminder of how I can run 
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Mar 2009
7:07pm, 29 Mar 2009
15,046 posts
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GregP
15.6 miles. Not enough food. Nasty. Not sure I've bonked at 12 miles before.
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Mar 2009
7:10pm, 29 Mar 2009
1,711 posts
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OllyW
20.5 miles - very very pleased with this one. Ely cathedral rose majestically out of the fens for the last few miles. Some riverside tracks were horrible after yesterday's rain though. Ankle deep water meant I ran the last 7 miles with very soggy feet. Potentially, my mizunos could be dead.
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Mar 2009
7:14pm, 29 Mar 2009
162 posts
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Fantastic. Part of WHW over Conic hill. Gorgeous weather
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Mar 2009
7:19pm, 29 Mar 2009
11,566 posts
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Dave A
2nd run was 4 mile recovery
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Mar 2009
7:30pm, 29 Mar 2009
5,283 posts
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Marathon Lads
Reading Half Marathon in 1:59 ( a day to be proud of )
Boy was it fun, was it congested, going from the back - and still clocked 1:59 - I still cannot believe it myself
I really did believe from the off we were looking at around 2:15 - 2:30
For weeks I have debated in my mind about today - as to go off with the wheelchairs and get a clear run - or go from the back -
I made up my mind a few days ago finally to go from the back - a lot of this was about psychological tactics - and it paid off - in other words- just for once - we wanted to be part of the party - but also wanted a good time as well - what a balancing act when you cannot move
I was also fully aware that if in my slip streaming along if I hit anyone it could have major implications -
We had real fun, tried to keep a laughter to a minimum as it can use up lots of energy - and I was fully intent on giving the last bit from the town absolute hell - I know the last bits are a long drag- so it’s then down to who wants it the most- and I was ready and waiting - it wasn’t going to beat us
I feel real proud about today I can tell you - the 13 miles itself we cruised it quite clinically and methodically - never in any trouble at any time - to an extent just didn’t notice it go
I’m Even more proud for the fact that pushing the wheelchair in that crowd, I never ever got any natural pace or stride going- having to stop and start for people right the way through- which took it’s toll on my calf’s and thigh’s - but I just pounded on - I was in charge, I was loving it - I was so relaxed, just ticked the miles off
It was just great seeing people, to an extent talking to people, laughing with people, chanting EASY - EASY- EASY , for the first half, but then I wanted really to concentrate on pushing the pace where I could and if possible breaking sub 2 -which we did -
So, for us Reading still rates as a firm favourite as a party HM, good crowd support -
So that was our 178th HM together - I am really just so pleased about it- I will sleep on that tonight
Too all those who said hello today or chatted, may thanks - I myself don’t get much training in - but for those who are not yet that fit, if only you get in 20 minutes every other day - it will improve your lifestyle no end -
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Mar 2009
7:33pm, 29 Mar 2009
2,847 posts
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Fenland Runner
Fastest HM for nearly 18 months N_I_C_E
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Mar 2009
8:02pm, 29 Mar 2009
296 posts
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Paul S
Nice one FR!!
I reduced my 10K PB by 2:27 today.
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Mar 2009
8:15pm, 29 Mar 2009
159 posts
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KateS
A bit warm (relatively speaking). Glad I took water.
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Mar 2009
9:54pm, 29 Mar 2009
176 posts
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ogee
A glorious day for the Daffodil Dawdle, 26.44 miles in 4hrs 20mins. Felt I could of gone a bit faster as well.
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