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Marathon Training 2023 - Who's in?

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xsquared · 03/01/2023 13:48

I've registered for my first marathon in Manchester which takes place on 16th April this year.

My half event is next Sunday, so I'm coming to the end of my half training which is loosely based on the Nike Run Club App. My runs until then will be mainly shorter and easier runs, so I will start on week 3 of the actual marathon plan once I've done the half.

Anyone else training for a marathon this year?

Let's keep each other motivated.

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londonmummy1966 · 15/03/2023 16:49

@VaulterTech - hi - I'm doing London too - on here as part of my procrastination routine when I ought to be getting out for a run....

Fizbosshoes · 15/03/2023 14:19

EveryLittleWish · 15/03/2023 08:39

@Fizbosshoes they are mailing them out this year ( apparently)

Thank you I should prob pay better attention to the emails! Blush
I Usually presume they are trying to flog me an expensive tshirt or something!

VaulterTech · 15/03/2023 14:13

Hey all! Can I join please? I’m doing london (second time but first I was unfit and injured so hoping to enjoy it more). I’ve missed my first run this week due to the bug that’s doing the rounds, hoping to manage a speed session tonight though.

EveryLittleWish · 15/03/2023 08:39

@Fizbosshoes they are mailing them out this year ( apparently)

Fizbosshoes · 15/03/2023 08:31

EveryLittleWish · 15/03/2023 07:50

@GrannieD what marathon? Im running Brighton ( April 2) and I haven’t received my race pack yet .

I assumed we would have to collect race packs on 1st April in Brighton. This is what I've done before.

GrannieD · 15/03/2023 08:15

EveryLittleWish · 15/03/2023 07:50

@GrannieD what marathon? Im running Brighton ( April 2) and I haven’t received my race pack yet .

Manchester on 16 April. I'm just being impatient!

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xsquared · 15/03/2023 08:14

Manchester for me, but haven't received my number yet.
That reminds me,I haven't even opened the email about racers' info yet!

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EveryLittleWish · 15/03/2023 07:50

@GrannieD what marathon? Im running Brighton ( April 2) and I haven’t received my race pack yet .

GrannieD · 14/03/2023 22:11

Has anyone got their numbers through yet ? I'm sure I had an email saying they were being posted out on 5 March. Maybe it was just a bad dream that I entered lol

HoopaPoop · 14/03/2023 18:14

@EveryLittleWish don’t worry I’m only teasing you. I think it’s a lot easier to disappear for a long run when you no longer have to worry about childcare.

EveryLittleWish · 14/03/2023 18:07

@HoopaPoop definitely not lol! I didn’t mean it like that at all.

HoopaPoop · 14/03/2023 17:49

@EveryLittleWish are you calling me old? 😂Actually the 50-55 age category at our local Parkrun is very competitive I was shocked when I went up a group probably why I don't like running 5K

EveryLittleWish · 14/03/2023 15:13

@HoopaPoop fantastic time for your first marathon. And for your age too ! That’s impressive ! 👏

HoopaPoop · 14/03/2023 11:52

I may have started too fast but it felt ok , there were so few other runners so it was hard to judge although I did catch up some on the half who started before us. I had quad pain from about halfway but the killer was my calves going into to spasm and the only thing I could do was walk and stretch run a bit repeat. I think I should have drunk more. I had my camel pack but should have used the water stations it turned out to be a warm day. I thought I could have done 4 hours but in the circumstances I’m happy with my time I certainly don’t want to do it again to knock a few minutes off. I’m 51 and it was my first event so I’m happy. I may do another in September but if I do it will be flat road ending in a killer section of the south west coastal path no time records there!
I’ll try and attach a photo of my pace so you can see where I fell off the cliff.
I did a slow short run mostly downhill yesterday and feel mostly back to normal now after a bit of strength and stretching with my PT.

Marathon Training 2023 - Who's in?
EveryLittleWish · 14/03/2023 09:45

@DaysofHoney I use SIS! I find them bulky to carry but you don’t need water with them and they agree with my stomach. I use them every 5-6kms on my long runs . They do a few variations. Some with caffeine and electrolytes and some without .

DaysofHoney · 14/03/2023 09:19

What gels are everyone using??

Fizbosshoes · 14/03/2023 08:25

Well done @HoopaPoop sounds like it was tough , especially after falling over on Friday.
Brilliant to be first lady - whatever the size of the race!

EveryLittleWish · 14/03/2023 08:24

@DaysofHoney @Teawaster I always feel the same way every marathon and even though I know I’m going to feel that way I still worry . I remember my last marathon I couldn’t do my marathon pace during my taper…at all . It felt way too hard . I was majorly panicking. Anyway did that pace for my entire marathon somehow. Haha!

EveryLittleWish · 14/03/2023 08:20

@HoopaPoop fantastic result 👏!! Similar to what I’m aiming for ! How did your pacing go? And how are you feeling now !? Any advice overall?

Teawaster · 13/03/2023 23:16

HoopaPoop · 12/03/2023 19:07

My marathon today , lots of leg cramps quads and calves and a lot of run/walking for the last few miles, it won’t have helped I fell over on my last run on Friday slammed the pavement . I survived though. It was a hard run in that it was two laps of an out and back and no crowd support so really felt like I was running on my own. I was first lady but it was a small event only 22 altogether but also two staggered half marathons at the same time. Time was 4.11 on strava

Well done @HoopaPoop.

Teawaster · 13/03/2023 23:16

I ran a 5k race on Friday evening and did a 10k race on Sunday. Because I only had 15 miles to do as a long run and I couldn't fit it in earlier in the week because I had the race on Friday, I did 10 more miles when I got back from my 10k. It's hard doing that after racing 6 miles earlier but I managed ok.
Today I did an easy 10 miler, as I just wanted to do miles earlier in the week as I have another 10k race on Friday.
Legs were very heavy and tired. Not looking forward to an intervals session tomorrow , but will be taking it easy then until Friday.

Teawaster · 13/03/2023 23:11

DaysofHoney · 13/03/2023 16:15

Just did 18 miles. I want to die. How the flip am I meant to add another 8 to that???

Gosh , I know that feeling well. I remember before my last marathon, I did a 3 mile run at marathon pace and wondered how on earth I could do another 23 at that pace!
But somehow on the day we manage it. The support keeps us going and we have done the work.

Fizbosshoes · 13/03/2023 17:03

DaysofHoney · 13/03/2023 16:15

Just did 18 miles. I want to die. How the flip am I meant to add another 8 to that???

Lol. I did 19 yesterday and given my knee has not been right (and had a few interruptions because of it, yesterday as well) that is likely to be my longest run before the day. I felt the same as you, in fact if I hadn't been with my lovely training buddy I'd have lost the will to live and given up at about 14 miles!!
I'm hoping racing shoes and crowds will make the difference on the day....but I'm sure there'll be moments where I question why I'm putting myself through it (again!)😂

DaysofHoney · 13/03/2023 16:15

Just did 18 miles. I want to die. How the flip am I meant to add another 8 to that???

GrannieD · 13/03/2023 07:04

HoopaPoop · 12/03/2023 19:07

My marathon today , lots of leg cramps quads and calves and a lot of run/walking for the last few miles, it won’t have helped I fell over on my last run on Friday slammed the pavement . I survived though. It was a hard run in that it was two laps of an out and back and no crowd support so really felt like I was running on my own. I was first lady but it was a small event only 22 altogether but also two staggered half marathons at the same time. Time was 4.11 on strava

Well done !!