The Loneliness of a Long-Distance Runner

[mondatoo]

all the best rooky 

[HOLDorFOLD]

I think I agreed to do a 10K run in March tonight ... better get the trainers out ... one up in the eye of the docs that said I'd never run again woowwoo

[kinboshi]

Absolutely bricking it for tomorrow. Chicago is a lot colder than I expected. When the race starts it is bearing going to be above freezing! Last year it was 25c! I have no experience of running in the cold. I have tops that I don't mind throwing away but only have shorts to run in. Could be interesting. I'd definately prefer it cold to hot, but a pulled muscle in the first mile could make it a lot tricker than it already will be!

Just above freezing is ideal marathon temperature.  Don't worry about your legs, shorts will be fine.  As for keeping warm before the start, some old sweatshirts/t-shirts and a bin liner is a plan, and just throw them away at the start. Once you get going you'll soon warm up, and it's unlikely you'll pull anything unless you start at a ridiculous pace.

Good luck, and enjoy it!

[Rooky9]

Thanks all. I'm up ridiculously early so just going to have a steady prep. Still feel very nervous - this is why I needed an assuring long run before today!

[Rooky9]

4h9m44s. Couldn't have asked for anymore, pretty much the dream result given my long run in training was the great north run. Kept a steady pace the whole way and just grinded it out, last couple of miles were pretty tough but non stop running for 's probably should be! The crowds were unbelieveable, give Americans their due, they were 'awesome' - thou I never want
to hear that word again! Brillaint set up in terms of drinks etc, top class.

Now, food then airport. Bed is only 14hrs away!

[cia260895]

 

top stuff rooky well done m8

 

[Claw75]

I think I agreed to do a 10K run in March tonight ... better get the trainers out ... one up in the eye of the docs that said I'd never run again woowwoo

bugger. yeah. we'd better find one.

[Laxie]

Well done Rooky!!!  Safe trip home. 

[Jon MW]

I think I agreed to do a 10K run in March tonight ... better get the trainers out ... one up in the eye of the docs that said I'd never run again woowwoo

bugger. yeah. we'd better find one.

Does that mean you're running it as well?

You do realise that cigarette breaks whilst you're running are generally frowned upon?

[Ironside]

I think I agreed to do a 10K run in March tonight ... better get the trainers out ... one up in the eye of the docs that said I'd never run again woowwoo

bugger. yeah. we'd better find one.

Does that mean you're running it as well?

You do realise that cigarette breaks whilst you're running are generally frowned upon?

since when

i remember doing a charity 10k round an airfield in 87 4 times round an airfield hot dog each lap with a smoke as you run

[mondatoo]

Well done Rooky!!!  Safe trip home. 

[Claw75]

Well done Rooky!!!  Safe trip home. 

oh and this  - should have read the rest of the thread before panic replying!

[Claw75]

I think I agreed to do a 10K run in March tonight ... better get the trainers out ... one up in the eye of the docs that said I'd never run again woowwoo

bugger. yeah. we'd better find one.

Does that mean you're running it as well?

You do realise that cigarette breaks whilst you're running are generally frowned upon?

plan is to pack them in this week when i start my training.

[Jon MW]

I think I agreed to do a 10K run in March tonight ... better get the trainers out ... one up in the eye of the docs that said I'd never run again woowwoo

bugger. yeah. we'd better find one.

Does that mean you're running it as well?

You do realise that cigarette breaks whilst you're running are generally frowned upon?

plan is to pack them in this week when i start my training.

Good luck with both parts of that plan then 

[kinboshi]

Nice on Rooky!

Sounds like it all went to plan then? 

'Awesome' stuff