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  • RichOneday_2
    RichOneday_2 Posts: 4,403 Forumite
    Two back to back sub 1 hour 10Ks before breakfast ...and felt good!:D

    90 minutes on Sunday should be within sight based on that!:D:D
    Gt NW 1/2 Marathon 21/2/2010 (Target=1:22:59) (6:20/mile) 1:22:47 (6:19):j:j
    Blackpool Marathon 11/4/2010 (Target=2:59:59) (6:52/mile)
    Abingdon Marathon 17/10/2010, (Target=2:48:57) (6:27/mile)
    09/10 Race Results : http://www.thepowerof10.info/athletes/profile.aspx?athleteid=103461
    Racing Plans/Results - Post 3844 (page193)
  • becky_rtw
    becky_rtw Posts: 8,393 Forumite
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    Shhhhhhh lets not count the chickens we know my problems with performing on race day :p
  • tq16
    tq16 Posts: 233 Forumite
    What a great Idea, can I join please? I ran my first half-marathon last oct in 2hrs 15mins- I am not a fast runner, and really find it an effort to make myself go out and run- so being the sensible person I am!!!! decided to sign up for a marathon this Oct-:eek: I am just about sticking to a training plan. Advice and support would be great. Don't suppose anyone else is doing that spires and steeples marathon- or has done it before?
    (Family of 5: 2 adults & 3 children aged 7yrs, 4yrs, and 18months)
  • bj-sailaway
    bj-sailaway Posts: 972 Forumite
    RichOneday wrote: »
    Whats happened to you? Simple - you've caught the bug!:D:D

    Nothing wrong with a tough 10K every now and again!:D


    Ah, I think it's a bit too tough for a first one. I ended the Portsoy 10K in tears, ducking up a side road and avoiding the finish line! Think I'll hold out for a few weeks more - if the addiction will allow it!

    Is there any website I can map routes on? Or do I need to take my bike out at lunch time and work out lunch hour distances? Oh God, this is taking over!
  • RichOneday_2
    RichOneday_2 Posts: 4,403 Forumite
    bj-sailaway wrote: »
    Ah, I think it's a bit too tough for a first one. I ended the Portsoy 10K in tears, ducking up a side road and avoiding the finish line! Think I'll hold out for a few weeks more - if the addiction will allow it!

    Is there any website I can map routes on? Or do I need to take my bike out at lunch time and work out lunch hour distances? Oh God, this is taking over!

    mapmyrun.com (Does what it says on the tin.:D)
    Gt NW 1/2 Marathon 21/2/2010 (Target=1:22:59) (6:20/mile) 1:22:47 (6:19):j:j
    Blackpool Marathon 11/4/2010 (Target=2:59:59) (6:52/mile)
    Abingdon Marathon 17/10/2010, (Target=2:48:57) (6:27/mile)
    09/10 Race Results : http://www.thepowerof10.info/athletes/profile.aspx?athleteid=103461
    Racing Plans/Results - Post 3844 (page193)
  • bj-sailaway
    bj-sailaway Posts: 972 Forumite
    Thanks Rich. I'll give it a go.
  • bj-sailaway
    bj-sailaway Posts: 972 Forumite
    RichOneday wrote: »
    Two back to back sub 1 hour 10Ks before breakfast ...and felt good!:D

    90 minutes on Sunday should be within sight based on that!:D:D


    Do you go to work late, or get up at 4am?!
  • becky_rtw
    becky_rtw Posts: 8,393 Forumite
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    I've only done that one 10k - seems I am doing another tough one - one day I'll find a nice flat one for a lovely pb time :p

    Welcome tq16 - never heard of that mara - where is it?? Keep going with the training plan - consistency is the key to real long term results :D
  • becky_rtw
    becky_rtw Posts: 8,393 Forumite
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    bj-sailaway wrote: »
    Do you go to work late, or get up at 4am?!

    I got up at 6:30 and started at 9:30 today (was actually here about ten to 9 but had to shower and eat etc) :D:D

    I usually start at 8:30 and finish early to run - but I've remembered this week why I like running in the mornings - its quieter and cooler :D
  • bj-sailaway
    bj-sailaway Posts: 972 Forumite
    Cooler helps so much! I was tirder last night, and it was hot - makes so much difference.

    I'm changing jobs - within the company, but have the whole of August off inbetween - woo hoo! So I think mornings will be my thing for a bit. So looking forward to having the time to commit.

    My shins ache a bit today, to be expected I guess?
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