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chickadee

RichOneday wrote: »

Its an interesting question, Chick, because my reaction shortly after the finish was that I had - but on reflection I dont think so because there was no sudden event, which there is when you hit the wall. There was more of a general gradual build up of muscle tiredness, specifically the calves, which caused a slowing of the pace.

But there was nothing that even remotely led to thoughts of stopping or not finishing, so I'm fairly sure 'The Wall' didn't manage to put in an appearance!:D:D

Well done! So, the seriously high mileage really did pay off then. I'm sure we'll all be experiencing the 'gradual build up of muscle tiredness' when we do our respective races. You are such a master of under-statement! :p I'll bear that description in mind as I grind out my last six miles in Prague. "Don't worry, you are just experiencing a gradual build up of muscle tiredness!" :rotfl::rotfl:

I didn't know it was going to be the last running of the event. I wonder why?

RichOneday_2

Well done Rusty - 18 milers certainly build the confidence and knock you into shape. Tapering is the nice bit!

Chick, it even says on the t-shirt that its the final event - its due to the organisers not getting enough support from Blackpool council. They have stated that they will run a marathon on the Fylde coast in 2010, but its likely to be Fleetwood because they get more support there.

becky_rtw

Drat!!! Some annoying vandals have chucked a bike from a bridge in front of my train and the brakes are broken - I'm stuck outside grantham - boooooooo

hypno06

becky_rtw wrote: »

Drat!!! Some annoying vandals have chucked a bike from a bridge in front of my train and the brakes are broken - I'm stuck outside grantham - boooooooo

gits.......

becky_rtw

Okay thanks goodness it happened near the station

A maintenance guy sprinted down the track and fixed it in super quick time and we are going again - whooop

But my first ever emergency stop in a train - was pretty interesing for a minute or two there

sallyx

Brilliant running by all this weekend. I have been out of action since Wednesday with the cold from hell, along with horrendous sinusitus so am not going to make it worse by running and having some time out to get better before my last big mileage on Friday

hypno06

Def make sure you get properly better sallyx.

I hope you make a rapid recovery x

rustybucket

becky_rtw wrote: »

Are you tapering already for FLM Rusty?? WOW I've got another big mileage week in my schedule...

Well done on the 18 miler though

Ta Becks you're gonna fly round compared to me. Will do 14 next weekend then a 10, then the week after 26 :eek:

whatatwit

Well done all the runners this weekend.

If it hadn't been for me reading about Blackpool on Rich's sig, I wouldn't have known it was on. Blackpool Council for you :rolleyes:

If I was with the times, I could have come and waved you both over the finish line. It was a lovely sunny day and I did wonder if it was a bit too warm.

RichOneday_2

whatatwit wrote: »

Well done all the runners this weekend.

If it hadn't been for me reading about Blackpool on Rich's sig, I wouldn't have known it was on. Blackpool Council for you :rolleyes:

If I was with the times, I could have come and waved you both over the finish line. It was a lovely sunny day and I did wonder if it was a bit too warm.

I think that is what the organisers are referring to, Whatatwit, the lack of any enthusiasm for the event from the council - and yet it was clearly well supported on the day.

Thats a shame that you didn't come down, it was a great day for spectating - and yes, the fact that we are all rather pink from the sun suggests it played a significant role in affecting the times!