I am running the London Marathon for Macmillan

cnoelj

Thank you Sarah for organising this thread :kisses3:

welshdeedee

What are your final preparations Chris?

cnoelj

I intend to take it easy this week deedee. I shall be going to the running club tomorrow (Tuesday) and Thursday evenings, probably doing 3-5 miles. I finish work on Thursday - on leave for a fortnight and wont be doing much until Sunday apart from relaxation. On my runs I will be concentrating on running form, breathing and being aware of any tension in my body. I will also be practicing visualisation techniques. 90% of a runner's battle occurs in the mind. I will be working on self belief and affirmations. I have cut out the alcohol, cut down on tea and coffee and starting to increase the water intake.I am looking at my diet and increasing carbohydrates.

I have to go and register later in the week which will be an opportunity to hear some motivation speakers and meet people from my charity. The charity is also putting on a pasta party on Saturday evening, which I may go to.

welshdeedee

Thanks for that Chris.

Always wondered what last minute preparations the athletes do.

cnoelj

There will be some variations between runners but it is generally accepted that two much running in the final fortnight of an important run is counterproductive and it best to concentrate on relaxation. People will have their own ways to relax of course. Also what you eat and drink is considered important particularly in the run up. I feel that I drink too much tea and coffee anyway and as these thing are now thought to dehydrate you, I have decided to reduce my intake.

welshdeedee

Interesting, thanks!!

lyndseyann

Go chris.go chris go go go!!!!!!!!!!!!

a bit of encouragement!!!!

cnoelj

Thanx Lyndzxxxxx

wurzelsar

OOO the total for donations has gone up. Well done Chris! :T :T :T

Afternoon Marathon man.:D

By the way........as well as being the good looking one, are you wearing a luminous shirt or something so we can see you?:D

Have we got to look out for every person wearing a green t - shirt like the one in your piccie?
Only one or two then.:D

cnoelj

Instead of carrying the Times, I will be carrying the Beano

I will be wearing that green shirt because it is a Macmillan shirt and they are encouraging their supporters to turn out and cheer the Macmillan Runners on