The Loneliness of a Long-Distance Runner

[taximan007]

Pfft!!! Whats wrong with you man?

7 Minutes + for a split

I can do one of those in half the time!





















Seriously though, the times do look good and I wish you all the vey best for you run

[kinboshi]

Did 17 miles this morning (nice getting up at 5:00).  It wasn't comfortable at all.  From 15 onwards I was struggling, but hopefully that was due to lack of sleep, the running I did on Saturday playing hockey and also the fact that I didn't take a drink out with me.  Now I'm doing more than 12 miles, it's getting to the stage that I have to have a drink of something as I run, otherwise the tank hits empty and it's a struggle. 

Still got a few more long runs (19 miles and 22 miles hopefully), so will see how they go. 

[kinboshi]

I've had an idea.  I've just got a G1 phone - otherwise known as the 'Google Phone'.

Google has released a service called 'latitude' that means you can transmit and share your location with others.  I was thinking of using the phone to show where I am on the course for anyone who wants to follow it (that'll be my mum and dad then).  Might be interesting.

[gatso]

I've had an idea.  I've just got a G1 phone - otherwise known as the 'Google Phone'.

Google has released a service called 'latitude' that means you can transmit and share your location with others.  I was thinking of using the phone to show where I am on the course for anyone who wants to follow it (that'll be my mum and dad then).  Might be interesting.

[ ] I won't be using this to track you down and throw eggs

[thetank]

I'd like to sponsor you £1 per egg that hits him.

[kinboshi]

Here's a training tip from the London Marathon newsletter that they spam with with from time to time:

Training tip of the week
Prepare for the second half of the marathon

If you are well prepared, the first two hours of the marathon will be 'easy'. After that, things start to get a little more complicated. Not only will you become increasingly physically tired, but your mind will also be telling you that it's time to stop, have a rest, and take in the view. To counteract this, try to make your body move more efficiently in the first half of all your training sessions from now on. If you feel in control of your body, your mind will adapt to this and you'll gain a psychological advantage for the second half of the marathon.


That is so bloody true.  13 miles is a breeze now, but after about 15 or 16 miles then it's a whole different thing.

Although my times are putting me on course for a potential 3:30 marathon time, I think that 3:45 is a much more realistic time after the fatigue has kicked in and I'm hitting that 22-mile marker and thinking "what the hell am I doing this for?".

[Tonji]

From past TV coverage (obv) I seem to remember, the cobblestone bit around the Tower, seems to be a section where runners start to drop. Is that around the 15 mile mark?

Guess you may get extra energy from the cheers (or jeers!) from the crowd lining the route.

[kinboshi]

From past TV coverage (obv) I seem to remember, the cobblestone bit around the Tower, seems to be a section where runners start to drop. Is that around the 15 mile mark?

Guess you may get extra energy from the cheers (or jeers!) from the crowd lining the route.

When I ran it in 2004 I had to run over the cobbles, fortunately they've changed the course since and the cobbles are avoided.   You reach the tower at about 12.5 miles, and again at 20 miles.  I guess it's the ones who've done the 20 miles who are suffering there!

The crowd really does help give you a boost.  I had my name on my running vest last time (and intend to this time as well), and just when you feel yourself flagging, someone will shout "looking good Daniel" or "only 6 miles to go Daniel, great effort" and you suddenly get a new lease of life.

[Dingdell]

From past TV coverage (obv) I seem to remember, the cobblestone bit around the Tower, seems to be a section where runners start to drop. Is that around the 15 mile mark?

Guess you may get extra energy from the cheers (or jeers!) from the crowd lining the route.

When I ran it in 2004 I had to run over the cobbles, fortunately they've changed the course since and the cobbles are avoided.   You reach the tower at about 12.5 miles, and again at 20 miles.  I guess it's the ones who've done the 20 miles who are suffering there!

The crowd really does help give you a boost.  I had my name on my running vest last time (and intend to this time as well), and just when you feel yourself flagging, someone will shout "looking good Daniel" or "only 6 miles to go Daniel, great effort" and you suddenly get a new lease of life.

I assume we are making this into a BB? lets go and cheer the man on!

[kinboshi]

From past TV coverage (obv) I seem to remember, the cobblestone bit around the Tower, seems to be a section where runners start to drop. Is that around the 15 mile mark?

Guess you may get extra energy from the cheers (or jeers!) from the crowd lining the route.

When I ran it in 2004 I had to run over the cobbles, fortunately they've changed the course since and the cobbles are avoided.   You reach the tower at about 12.5 miles, and again at 20 miles.  I guess it's the ones who've done the 20 miles who are suffering there!

The crowd really does help give you a boost.  I had my name on my running vest last time (and intend to this time as well), and just when you feel yourself flagging, someone will shout "looking good Daniel" or "only 6 miles to go Daniel, great effort" and you suddenly get a new lease of life.

I assume we are making this into a BB? lets go and cheer the man on!

It'd be good to get some supporters.  Great atmosphere for spectators.  Last time I did it my brother based himself at a pub near the Tower.  When I ran past the pub at about the 23 mile mark, he was in the pub...

[Dingdell]

From past TV coverage (obv) I seem to remember, the cobblestone bit around the Tower, seems to be a section where runners start to drop. Is that around the 15 mile mark?

Guess you may get extra energy from the cheers (or jeers!) from the crowd lining the route.

When I ran it in 2004 I had to run over the cobbles, fortunately they've changed the course since and the cobbles are avoided.   You reach the tower at about 12.5 miles, and again at 20 miles.  I guess it's the ones who've done the 20 miles who are suffering there!

The crowd really does help give you a boost.  I had my name on my running vest last time (and intend to this time as well), and just when you feel yourself flagging, someone will shout "looking good Daniel" or "only 6 miles to go Daniel, great effort" and you suddenly get a new lease of life.

I assume we are making this into a BB? lets go and cheer the man on!

It'd be good to get some supporters.  Great atmosphere for spectators.  Last time I did it my brother based himself at a pub near the Tower.  When I ran past the pub at about the 23 mile mark, he was in the pub...

That sounds like a plan! We'll rail you from the pub garden...

[kinboshi]

Just have a beer for me for when I'm finished!

[Dingdell]

Just have a beer for me for when I'm finished!

I'm not sure if we'll still be there when it gets dark, sorry mate.

[Rooky9]

How do you cope with hunger? I find myself being really hungry after two hours, I can't imagine what getting to four will be like. I guess gels might help?

[kinboshi]

Just have a beer for me for when I'm finished!

I'm not sure if we'll still be there when it gets dark, sorry mate.

Oooooh, you cheeky sod.