Paris Marathon 2013 - Page 411 - Events

kaz1

11/01/2013 at 09:04

Great News Audrey...

Are we still presenting medical certificates at the expo?? I can't get logged in ASO to find out??

Marathon Maus

11/01/2013 at 10:26

Audrey, hello!
I'm so glad you're back.

Good luck Dannirr!

Still too hot to run here (I know, I know it's starting to sound like an excuse - it is 37 degrees). If I can rouse myself tomorrow I'll try and get out early.

I'm starting a new 'bootcamp' diet/regime next week. I HAVE to lose a couple of kg that I have put on from stupid medication.

Eggyh73

11/01/2013 at 10:59

Kaz - Aye, it looks like you need to present the certificate at the expo this year, which reminds me I better get my medical certificate signed off.

ATM

11/01/2013 at 11:16

Great news about the interview,kaz. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

Good point, about the Certificte, Eggy.

And welcome back, Audrey! I'm with you on the diet thing....just not this week...

Sporty Badger

11/01/2013 at 13:40

Wow! this has to be the fastest moving thread on RW! Let's hope that pace translate to running speed on the Paris tarmac.

I've been lurking here on occasion, top thread!
Thought I'd post an update as I guess many of us are now in LSR territory?
20 miles for me at 7.00am tomorrow morning followed by a 2 hour football trainig session I have to run for the youth team I manage!

Did an 18 miler last weekend which was at 7.33 per mile pace. Far too quick really but I felt good and just ran on feel. Will definitely be goping slower tomorrow but it shows that my speedwork sessions are really working. Mind you, it was a speed session on the previous Friday night that forced me to bin the last 2 miles of a 16 miler the following monring. Legs just gave up. Only 13 hours recovery from a tough intervals session was not a good idea. Oh well, lesson learned.

Good luck with the LSRs this weekend, gang!

Eggyh73

11/01/2013 at 13:47

Sporty Badger - Sounds like you are in great form.

I have a 18 mile LSR planned for tomorrow morning. I felt hellish on last weeks 16, so I'm just keeping my fingers crossed for a better one tomorrow.

yer_maj

11/01/2013 at 14:07

18 miles for me tomorrow morning too....just been brutalised by the osteopath

Dark Vader pirate

pirate

11/01/2013 at 14:15

I'm alive... always a positive sign I think...

I will try to run soon... its been a long time................

Denis Duret

11/01/2013 at 15:53

Sporty Badger wrote (see)

Did an 18 miler last weekend which was at 7.33 per mile pace.

That is impressive!!! The 12-week marathon programme starts this weekend so if things go wellfor you over the net 2 months, you will be flying in Paris. Well done.

The Jimbob

11/01/2013 at 16:10

Happy friday All. Just made a purchase at Sweatshop for running gels and a pair of running shorts- got a good discount through these guys ..... http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/10-off-sweatshop-with-voucher-from-telegraph-weekend-1433272

I have had them deliver to a store nearby so i don't pay the delivery charge either. worth a punt if you are planning a purchase soon.

No running for me this weekend. having a good rest and enjoying it.

Good Luck to Dannirr with the Goofy this w/e. Please post a picture at the finish mate!

Made an appt at Docs to get him to do the Medical Exam/Certificate for later this month

Eggyh73

11/01/2013 at 16:21

TJB - Yours is actually doing an exam! Last year I just dropped the form off and picked it up the next day. I did get charged for it right enough.

ATM

11/01/2013 at 16:25

Mon Dieu,Sporty Badger! I hope you're coming to the pub because most of us are not even going to see your heels on the course...

DV,ever the optimist.. But I agree, a pulse is a solid foundation for sporting success. And perspective is everything.. *Considering my first mara' took me nearly 52 years, everything since has been, relatively, impressive....*

Last night of speed (?) sight-seeing round the city before I'm back to running in the countryside.

DLR, where/how are you? I'm stalking you, unsuccessfully, on jantastic...

TrevO

11/01/2013 at 17:24

Hi Sporty Badger, cracking effort!

Good luck Dannirr.

Have a good weekend all. I have decided to run 'Oh my Obelisk' on Sunday so think I will be hurting on Monday!

Dark Vader pirate

pirate

11/01/2013 at 17:30

I'll be running this evening... heading out sometime after 6.. tracker will be on for those that like to stalk me... see if you can guess where I'm heading...

Scott the walker

11/01/2013 at 17:49

Great pace running sporty badger , u will be flying round Paris , I intend to go a fair bit slower and at least see the sites of gay paree !

I'm just back from my LSR ( I don't like morning running ) a nice easy 11 miler at 9:15 pace , I always find it tough to go slow enough to classify my run as a LSR , most of my runs so far are nearer 8:30 pace which is quicker than my marathon goal pace

The Jimbob

11/01/2013 at 18:14

Eggy: I booked the appt with the doctor. Last time i had a medical (May2012) i weighed in at 96.7kg and the nurse told me to sort myself out and change my lifestyle a bit, lay off the giant buttons and the 6 or 7 digestives dipped in tea every night. If he sees me he's more likely to sign the certificate! I'm weigning 75.7kg these days!

btw i am now a part of the team "The Bench" on jantastic - i hope i don't let you all down with my rubbishness. i signed up today so i now know that Weedy and i share the same first name.

Running Rodent

11/01/2013 at 20:30

Evening all. I'm now certified to run or tri on French soil at any point over the next twelve months. Whilst examining me the doc commented 'gosh, you're very bendy', apparently on the basis that I could touch my toes. So all those years of Pilates haven't gone to waste

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Last weekend of my hand knitted plan before I launch into P&D on Monday. I'm hoping to fit in a trail run on Sunday as a little treat, although the weather forecast isn't great.

Some people on here doing impressive long runs at the moment. I'm still only around the 13 mile mark. But I shall trust in P&D.

Dark Vader pirate

pirate

11/01/2013 at 20:59

Damn... run aborted at about 13 miles. Couldn't see a thing. Dark and thickening fog that my torch was struggling with. On balance of safety I decided to abort and get the train home...
Will try again in daylight...

Simon MacPerky

11/01/2013 at 21:22

RR - you can touch your toes? I'm so unsupple I can barely touch my knees. I really should try yoga or something.

DV - ONLY 13 miles? Tut, tut.

15 miles planned for tomorrow. And the forecast is for snow. Remind me, why do we do this?

Dark Vader pirate

pirate

11/01/2013 at 21:34

yeh.. only 13.. it was supposed to be 78... home now... nevermind, will try again another day...

Supple..? I don't think I was ever able to touch my toes.. when I was a child at school and we had to sit on the floor I couldn't even cross my legs...