Thanks mate, my longest is currently 17.1 so looking to break the 20 mark before the big one.Really unlucky that mate. My marathon prep got a bit disjointed at the end so I pushed a bit in the first week of my three week taper. Raced a half and did a 30k, not convinced it helped so don’t chase it in your taper. How far is your longest run, if your there or there abouts I think thats fine.
Thanks mate, felt pretty good at the end as well so hopefully with a bit of a taper I will be able to add another 6.2 miles on at that kind of pace.Absolutely superb splits mate. I got similar on a half, but not a chance I could have sustained it for another 11k. You must be buzzing for the Marathon now.
Great job mate, is that you that did the oundle 20? Looks like you paced it well.Well chuffed today. It was D Day , if I couldn't do 20 miles due to injury I was ready to pull out. I managed to pull it off without too much discomfort . I've not managed above 13 miles as of yet in my training so I'm delighted.
I've tried everything to try and get my knee right. Ben Partrick's knee programme (building strength around the knee) has helped massively. Another one is altering my running technique with the help of a woman called Helen Hall who has you tube videos. I've been out of sync since breaking my tib/fib and ankle dislocation years ago. I was over compensating on one leg I think and not changed my style. A few small tweaks such as getting your head right, keeping it upright running tall and a light running gait not running off my heel but the mid sole and imagine I'm running on egg shells trying not to crack. Its amazing what a few small tweaks can do. I'm not out of the woods yet but I'm back on with the marathon
That would be some time. Yes get a decent taper in, I know you will struggle with that.Thanks mate, felt pretty good at the end as well so hopefully with a bit of a taper I will be able to add another 6.2 miles on at that kind of pace.
Haha, in fairness I only did one midweek half this week, that counts surely??That would be some time. Yes get a decent taper in, I know you will struggle with that.
Cheers Gaz. Its not me who’s done the Oundle run.Great job mate, is that you that did the oundle 20? Looks like you paced it well.
Agree on the tweaks, theres lots of things that have to go well, rather than just one foot in front of the other
Tempting!! Just have to come up with a reason for the wife and kids to not need me around again!!Anyone doing Wilmslow half next week? Going to treat it as a training run rather than go full throttle. Decent course for a decent time.
You have a 20 miler in the bag now mate so well on your way, Ive not done that many races since the last one either, sometimes it being your first race for a while can work in your favour as they do give you an extra push, although I spend most of my races trying to get away from people, the first four miles was a Scottish bloke doing my head in with his monotone accent jibbering away to his mate, then around mile 15 had a scouser who sounding like he was going to have a heart attack on my shoulder for about 2 miles before i shook him off, running at 4.30am has none of these problems!!Cheers Gaz. Its not me who’s done the Oundle run.
I’ve struggled with injuries since doing the last Manchester Marathon. I’ve not done any races since. It’s not been ideal prep for the Manc marathon but I’d be elated to get within 4 hours 15.
Congrats on your runs by the way, some amazing times.
Great job mate, is that you that did the oundle 20? Looks like you paced it well.
Agree on the tweaks, theres lots of things that have to go well, rather than just one foot in front of the other
Sub 4 deffo on mate, great jobThat was me, and thanks! Was nice running a random spot, didn't expect the scenery to be as nice either. Took it out very slow just to get a bit of aerobic training in. Have purposely pushed the pace this week so today was from a slightly fatigued state. But felt good. Alternated between 1m slow and 2m at MP on the final 10m and found the slower pace harder!
Huge confidence booster that. Sub 4hrs is on the cards.
Congrats on your run, amazing stuff. Sub 3hrs is on!
Im in the ballot, apparently they sending emails out at 10amAnyone else in the London ballot and waiting for the result today?
Current streak of 5 years without success!
No go for me, will just have to qualify for next years!!!Anyone else in the London ballot and waiting for the result today?
Current streak of 5 years without success!
It's the best way Gaz. The good for age qualifiers get a preferential starting place with the celebrities. In 2014 I started next to a presenter from the One Show!No go for me, will just have to qualify for next years!!!
And its a no for me as well..... there's always next year!No go for me, will just have to qualify for next years!!!
Mixing with the stars mateIt's the best way Gaz. The good for age qualifiers get a preferential starting place with the celebrities. In 2014 I started next to a presenter from the One Show!