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Edinburgh 2014 - chasing the hairy haggis

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Mitchy1nge · 30/09/2013 12:45

thread for anyone training for the full marathon or the half or any of the other events

it's my first marathon so am very excited, I know that in theory if I can do 21 miles then 26 (plus 385 yards) is achievable but only started running again a few months ago, it's so much more addictive than it used to be

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KristinaM · 02/05/2014 10:44

I liked the hi 5 citrus one, not too sweet.

One of running friends recommends torq but they are hard to get unless you want to buy 25. Which I don't in case I don't like them or they don't like me

brainwashed · 02/05/2014 12:46

BTW it does look like it's just us now Kristina Shock

KristinaM · 02/05/2014 21:30

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brainwashed · 03/05/2014 20:28

Aww mitchy. There will be other marathons. My no hasn't come yet...

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Mitchy1nge · 03/05/2014 20:37

I know, am actually really happy that I got through week 1 of a marathon plan intact (so far!) and doing 4 miles has helped my confidence even if it is 4 minutes run 1 minute walk, am happy with that. My legs and lungs feel strong :)

how is the tapering going?

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KristinaM · 03/05/2014 22:05

Sorry Mitch, must be a bit of a slap in the face to get your number Sad. Glad to hear the new injury prevention training programme is going well so far.

My number hasn't arrived yet either, brainwashed.

I'm just finishing my last proper week of training and start to taper tomorrow as I have a 10k next weekend. I'm already starting to get anxious about what looks like very little running next week. Goodness know how I'll be in 3 weeks . I think I will need to try to forget about running and distract myself with choosing plants for a new bed in the garden Smile

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Mitchy1nge · 03/05/2014 22:38

(just realised it had my actual name printed above the number! thanks mnhq)

bet it will feel strange to rest after training so hard for so long

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KristinaM · 04/05/2014 08:55

Well spotted eagle eyes, I didn't notice

< must check prescription on glasses >

I see that the numbers for EMF will arrive before 19th may so I won't panic yet

My number is here for my 10k and i'm weirdly pleased to see that I am 400 ish out of more than 8,000. Sadly I won't be in 400th place but would like to be in the first 800.

brainwashed · 04/05/2014 14:16

I didn't notice the name either! My last long run today did not go well..was supposed to be 20 but bailed at 17.4 and got DH to pick me up....mentally I just couldn't do it. Think my mind needs a taper as well as my legs! It is warm here today though...better not be on the 25th!....and I wondered if all the rape that is out was affecting my breathing.

KristinaM · 05/05/2014 01:14

Oh dear! But at least you got DH to come for you and didn't press on and become exhausted or even injured. Very sensible .

Just as well you have done so many long runs, you can be confident that today was just a blip and you are in great shape for the marathon . One rubbish day doesn't wipe out all these months of training. < ignoring fact that running 17 miles in still a huge achievement >

My taper has now started as I've got a race next Sunday so I only did 18km today . Even then My legs are tired tonight. Its cool and slightly drizzly here and no rape seed and I'm already on hayfever tablets. maybe you need to see the doctor?

brainwashed · 05/05/2014 13:45

One rubbish day doesn't wipe out all these months of training......might use that one as a mantra Kristina thanks!

KristinaM · 06/05/2014 04:59

You're welcome Grin

Although I'm sure that mantras aren't supposed to have the word rubbish in them Wink

I'm on a course this week so I'm up now ( 5am) waiting for it to get light so I can go out a run . Are you impressed by my dedication? Sadly I have to confess it's mostly because these hotel rooms are so bloody hot !!

brainwashed · 06/05/2014 08:55

Very impressed... I just can't run that early...legs don't work and it plays havoc with my guts!!

brainwashed · 06/05/2014 21:13

My number came today Grin

KristinaM · 08/05/2014 23:09

Sorry have been out of internet access for a couple of days.

My number has arrived too and I was a bit Shock to see that I am in the last group. However it turns out that there are two starting lanes and I'm in the last group of the first lane ie the middle of the pack, which sounds about right .

How are you finding the tapering? I feel like I've hardly run at all this week, even though it's actually still 40km. I had to add it up several times because I feel like I've done nothing. Today I ran 30 mins easy and my legs felt very old and stiff.

I'm now very anxious about the 10k this weekend.

brainwashed · 09/05/2014 10:01

So far the taper has not been much different tbh. Usually I would have done 2 runs by now...which I have done...won't run today which I normally would and my weekend run will be considerably shorter..prob 11-12 this week,much shorter next weekend though! Just knowing I am tapering though has made me feel like a weight has been lifted and I feel mentally much better! Odd isn't it?
Good luck with the 10k Kristina ...do you have a time in mind?

KristinaM · 09/05/2014 10:42

My taper isn't very gradual as it need to be quite sharp for this 10k, then up a bit them down a bit for the HM. Not ideal .

I thought I would love tapering ( rest , relax, as you say, no psychological pressure to get out there ) but so far I hate it Shock Sad

My PB for 10k is 49:25 so I'd like to go sub 50. But felt carp on yesterday's slow run and guts playing up a lot this week ( I have IBS so this happens sometimes )

brainwashed · 09/05/2014 13:56

Ooh you fast thing! I would love to go sub 50 for a 10k.Current pb is 55:01 but that is a few years old and I am a stone lighter and generally faster now. I am doing a 10k in July so we will see. I actually have a challenge with my 17 year old son as to whether I will go sub 50 before he goes sub 40!!
I may have gone out for a run earlier after saying I wasn't going to Blush....but I read that you were only supposed to reduce mileage not frequency or intensity. So I squeezed in a 3 mile hill sprints session!

KristinaM · 09/05/2014 15:05

Hill sprints < shudder >

brainwashed · 09/05/2014 17:59

Twas only a little hill...a little over 200m maybe. Anyhow ran up it fast and walked back down 6 times...people commented on my impressive speed going up hill Shock

KristinaM · 10/05/2014 15:34

You run where there are people watching you???? < Amazed>

brainwashed · 10/05/2014 18:04

You might have to at the half Kristina!!!

KristinaM · 10/05/2014 21:30

They ll have better people to watch. I don't know how many are running but I'm 31,000 ish

KristinaM · 13/05/2014 19:59

Hi brainwashed, how's it going? Are you still enjoying your taper?

I did my 10k on Sunday and was a couple of secs slower than my PB Sad but apart from that I had a good race. I stuck to my plan and ran a negative split. And my fastest 2km were my last two. Came 15th in my age category ( old dears) .

I m also pleased with my recovery, no DOMS, so just treated it as a long run and took yesterday off. Now back to the training plan. Low mileage of course this week with some intervals I think. Wondering about a tempo run.

Excited but slightly scared about EMF

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