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« Reply #555 on: April 13, 2011, 12:00:29 PM » |
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Easiest run I've done this year. A little over 4 miles @ 7:43 pace (I was trying to run @ 8:00 pace but was bored). Checked the weather forecasts for Sunday and they seem to have changed for the worse (for me). Looks like boldie's sacrifices and prayers to Ra have worked, and the sun will belting down on London on Sunday. 20° forecast for 1pm  Sounds like a good incentive to get finished by noon.  Possibly on a motorbike, or if I got a piggy-back from one of the elite runners. |
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« Reply #556 on: April 14, 2011, 11:05:14 AM » |
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Three sleeps to go now.
As other threads seem to be focused around what people are eating and drinking, I thought I'd join in. Over the next three days it's carbo-loading for me. This involves cutting down on the protein and fat (which I try and keep low normally anyway most of the time) and focusing on eating a disproportionate amount of carbohydrate in order to maximise the amount of glycogen in the muscles. Done properly, and combined with an intake of fast-acting carbs on the day (including during the run) will mean that the dreaded 'wall' can be avoided after 18-20 miles.
It's also important to remain hydrated before the day, and make sure all the cells are properly hydrated when you start.
So that's what I'm mostly eating this weekend - and lots of it.
Today I'm in London for a meeting with a client, but I also have to go to the ExCel in Docklands to register and pick up my race number and other marathon goodies. It's such a pain in the arse to get to, and everyone who runs has to go on the Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday (I think peeps in Scotland can go to somewhere in Scotland to get their stuff). The last thing you want to do before running a marathon on Sunday is to traipse over to the docklands, queue for a while to get your race number. Somewhere like Earl's Court would make far more sense imo.
My race number will be 18764 - which is catchy.
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« Reply #557 on: April 14, 2011, 11:08:09 AM » |
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Will James Lyndham be coming to support you on race day?
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« Reply #558 on: April 14, 2011, 12:44:22 PM » |
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... I also have to go to the ExCel in Docklands to register and pick up my race number and other marathon goodies. ...
On a sidenote - if you look out the window, or stroll along the dockside - I'm going for a swim in that Dock at the beginning of July  Great London Swim| Click to see full-size image. |
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« Reply #559 on: April 14, 2011, 01:27:46 PM » |
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Easiest run I've done this year. A little over 4 miles @ 7:43 pace (I was trying to run @ 8:00 pace but was bored). Checked the weather forecasts for Sunday and they seem to have changed for the worse (for me). Looks like boldie's sacrifices and prayers to Ra have worked, and the sun will belting down on London on Sunday. 20° forecast for 1pm GTFI...Go on the Ra! |
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« Reply #560 on: April 14, 2011, 02:02:43 PM » |
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Easiest run I've done this year. A little over 4 miles @ 7:43 pace (I was trying to run @ 8:00 pace but was bored). Checked the weather forecasts for Sunday and they seem to have changed for the worse (for me). Looks like boldie's sacrifices and prayers to Ra have worked, and the sun will belting down on London on Sunday. 20° forecast for 1pm GTFI...Go on the Ra! Ra can die in a grease supernova or whatever the saying is. |
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« Reply #561 on: April 14, 2011, 02:05:09 PM » |
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« Reply #562 on: April 14, 2011, 03:03:04 PM » |
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Will James Lyndham be coming to support you on race day?
Lyndsey will be yes, and my bro and cousins. Good support team who'll be stocking me with beer after I've done (and need a few).  |
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« Reply #563 on: April 14, 2011, 09:17:47 PM » |
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I hope everything goes to plan on your way to The Mall, all the best and enjoy your day!
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« Reply #564 on: April 14, 2011, 10:06:38 PM » |
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I hope everything goes to plan on your way to The Mall, all the best and enjoy your day!
Thanks  The sign at the top of the Mall that says 385 yards to go could be the most beautiful words I've ever seen written, and it's amazing that no matter how tired you are when you get there there's suddenly enough energy from somewhere to muster a sprint finish! Looking forward to that  Went and registered today, got my race number and timing-chip that gets attached to my running shoe to clock my time as I pass over the electronic mats every 5/10K, and of course at the start and finish lines. On the DLR to ExCel and passed by Canary Wharf thinking that in 3 days I'll be running round those buildings full of wbankers, and looking forward to heading back to Tower Bridge for the second time and the last miles to the finish. |
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« Reply #565 on: April 14, 2011, 10:21:07 PM » |
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what time do you expect to be at 19 1/2 miles? I might have a walk down to poplar with a beer if it's a nice sunny day. will throw stuff at you if boldie offers me enough incentive
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« Reply #566 on: April 14, 2011, 10:24:31 PM » |
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All the best for Sunday Kinbo. Will hopefully see you after.
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« Reply #567 on: April 14, 2011, 10:26:45 PM » |
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what time do you expect to be at 19 1/2 miles? I might have a walk down to poplar with a beer if it's a nice sunny day. will throw stuff at you if boldie offers me enough incentive
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« Reply #568 on: April 14, 2011, 10:27:47 PM » |
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All the best for Sunday Kinbo. Will hopefully see you after.
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« Reply #569 on: April 14, 2011, 10:30:48 PM » |
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All the very very best Daniel. Good Luck mate. Be watching safely from home this time around!
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