The sub 3.30 marathon thread
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Nov 2017
11:53am, 12 Nov 2017
17,315 posts
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flanker
I'm about 1.5 stone heavier than when I last ran decently. And I hardly touch the ale any more. 
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Nov 2017
1:11pm, 12 Nov 2017
483 posts
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Fenland Flier
Having been told 8 weeks or so ago to cut down on bread and cut out hard cheese I've lost 3lb and I'm the lightest I've been in about 3 decades. This next week is my last week of proper training then it's 3 weeks of tapering. Roll on Malaga, an easy relaxing 2 days (if travelling is relaxing) the marathon and then f**k it it's all inclusive. |
Nov 2017
4:51pm, 12 Nov 2017
1,209 posts
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Uyuni
Like the sound of that FF. A good effort to do a December marathon to keep the thread ticking over until training for the spring starts
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Nov 2017
8:02pm, 12 Nov 2017
3,955 posts
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clare1976
Sounds like you're in great shape FF  Thanks for your thoughts / comments on the previous page. I did xc yesterday which I did enjoy and actually pushed myself hard at the end. I'd have felt better if I'd run during the week as I was rusty, but stronger than I expected. Still not where I should be relative position-wise but i know i can get it back when i have the time and can be arsed to train properly
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Nov 2017
8:49pm, 12 Nov 2017
684 posts
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SailorSteve
You've done some stonking running in the last couple of years Clare, it's certainly there for you when you choose to get on it again. Well done for yesterday. FF You sound almost ready to go. Exciting times as you come to the finishing touches and then get the chance to enjoy the fruits of all of your hard work. Nearly cotton wool time! |
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Nov 2017
11:47am, 13 Nov 2017
489 posts
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Fenland Flier
Hi all thanks for the comments, I was ready and felt ready too, however, last night at work a cold has descended upon me. It looks like it will be 4 weeks of tapering now instead of 3 Not to worry my legs might appreciate missing Sundays 20 miler
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Nov 2017
8:02pm, 25 Nov 2017
505 posts
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Fenland Flier
My cold gone just a little phlegmy now. Missed last Sundays 20 miler and did a steady 9 miles locally in case I didn't / couldn't manage running. Felt ok and done a full week this week but the intervals on Wednesday were hard work, I felt drained while running so I guess I wasn't as fully recovered as I thought. Today called for a tune up race but I settled for a tempo parkrun. Two weeks to go and thinking ahead to hydration and eating on the day, breakfast (porridge and banana) and immediately after the marathon, chocolate milk, nuts, banana and if I can find it some chicken. Water throughout the afternoon and from the evening on................ I'm on holiday I may have a drink or two.
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Nov 2017
8:17pm, 25 Nov 2017
685 posts
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SailorSteve
Hope the last bit of prep goes well and the lurgy disappears completely FF. Carrying your running kit in your hand luggage?
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Nov 2017
7:54am, 26 Nov 2017
906 posts
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Flatlander
If I were to fly out to a race, on the plane I'd wear my running kit underneath my day clothes - just in case ;-).
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Nov 2017
1:42pm, 26 Nov 2017
508 posts
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Fenland Flier
Running kit and shoes in my hand luggage without doubt. If the rest goes missing well so what, I'll have sweaty shorts and t-shirt and travelers dishevelled clothing for the week Having one checked in case sometimes means we get offered to put hand luggage in the hold free too, if we have a checked in case we do generally take the offer, but I won't on this occasion just like last year.
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