Fit blondes in Berlin

[kinboshi]

It's at the end of September, so plenty of time.

As gatso said, most training plans are 16 weeks, but also assume a base level before that. Maybe the ability to run a 10k if you just want to complete the marathon, or maybe 20 miles a week if you then want to go after a time goal, of say three and a half hours.

Giving up smoking would also be advisable I'd have thought.

[Claw75]

It's at the end of September, so plenty of time.

As gatso said, most training plans are 16 weeks, but also assume a base level before that. Maybe the ability to run a 10k if you just want to complete the marathon, or maybe 20 miles a week if you then want to go after a time goal, of say three and a half hours.

Giving up smoking would also be advisable I'd have thought.

have PMd gatso but might as well post here too in case it's of relevance to anyone else.  My main concern is more to do with patterns of training and the time I'll be able to devote do it.  Due to my schedule with Hannah I'll only be available to train on 3 nights a week (sometimes consecutive, sometimes broken), and only every other weekend.  Is it achievable to do with that kind of pattern, or is it really only something that can be achieved with daily training at any point?

[gatso]

you may as well post my reply on here now then as you've stuck the question up. I can't as didn't save a copy

[Claw75]

you may as well post my reply on here now then as you've stuck the question up. I can't as didn't save a copy

are you trying to stitch me up for a ban?

[Claw75]

Hey hotstuff,

varies depending on what schedule you follow obv but if you follow the one in this book then it's 4 days a week for the 16 weeks. only one of those days is a long run, the other 3 are 2 short and 1 medium (really 3 short ones for the first 8 weeks until it ups a bit)

it's not that much commitment other than the 1 long run per week, it's designed to get you round rather than make you quick

if you allowed 18 weeks to do it then you're giving yourself a little leeway to postpone the odd session and it really won't matter

the prelim schedule for getting you up to running 3 miles is either 3 or 4 times a week over 10 weeks but you've got so long to do that part that it really doesn't matter if you don't stick to that. plus it really shouldn't take 10 weeks, you could probably jump right in at week 5 or 6

love and kisses, gatso xxx

[Claw75]

I'm gonna give it some thought over the next few weeks - not that bothered about saving a few euros for the sake of getting in quick, but it seems as though even doing the minimum amount of training will mean sacrificing my already pretty pitiful social life.  Probs more likely I'll think about doing something like this in a few years once hannah's a bit more independent and I can leave her at home (or have her train along) whilst i go out for a run and stuff.

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[vegaslover]

Absolute fkn ballache trying to register.
It requires your card to still be active two months after the event. Both of mine expire before then.
Will have to wait until I get a new card through

[kinboshi]

Sent you a PM

[kinboshi]

No idea if or how quickly the spaces in this sell out.

[StuartHopkin]

Stu Hopkin? lolol

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You gonna seriously train for this bud? Prob means not drinking 54 pints of Guinness a day. Gatso and Boshi are, how can I say, more bodily tuned to this type of activity.

Lol never ever failed at anything bud

My name aint Girgy

will sponsor u nearer the time bud. glglgl

p.s. how will this affect the drinking thread?

No drinking this week and next week as I have the 10k on the 29th
Then back on the Guinness heavily to complete the 1000 pints
Then in the new year I dont know where to take the drinking thread?
Next target will be the 26k Kilomathon in March.

I might challenge you next year, doubt I could compete though.

Challenge me to what?

[StuartHopkin]

Stu Hopkin? lolol

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You gonna seriously train for this bud? Prob means not drinking 54 pints of Guinness a day. Gatso and Boshi are, how can I say, more bodily tuned to this type of activity.

Lol never ever failed at anything bud

My name aint Girgy

only a matter of time till your liver fails bud.

You mean the same as every other person on this thread?

[StuartHopkin]

Is there any poker on in Berlin?

[StuartHopkin]

Westspiel casino's are the main chain in Germany; they have a casino in Berlin:

http://www.westspiel.de/casinos/berlin/events-und-termine/?tx_n21events_pi1%5Bcity%5D=1&tx_n21events_pi1%5Bcategory%5D=5

Probably best to navigate the site in google translate.

Most normal tourney buy ins are between 100 - 300 Eu. Its quite rare to get 30 - 50 eu buy in tourneys.  You'll never see cash games below 2/5 eu; it can take a little adjusting to the game.

I'm not aware of any other casino chains in the country. Alot of 'casinos' brought back by google will not be as we know them - they're basically arcades/slot machine joints.

Alot of poker played is in bars/clubs and the prizes offered are things like WII's etc however this always just for show. That said, these clubs usually take about 40% of the prize pool as juice.  The cash games afters are usually the place to be as they are super super soft.

Berlin being the hip capital of the country looks like it'll have slightly better options more in line with the UK...

http://pokerlounge-berlin.de/

That said, for a short weekend in Germany, I'd recommend drinking n related activities over poker ;-)

Was thinking pre race, but then will probably want to be tucked up in bed at a reasonable hour on the Saturday

Thanks though!

[gatso]

No idea if or how quickly the spaces in this sell out.

sold out in feb for this year's