Paris Marathon 2013

Orbutt - I had a calf injury playing football when training for Berlin in 2011. I had four weeks out with no running at all and lots of calf raises to try and strengthen the muscle again. For the next couple of weeks I had to take all my runs very easy and after that I started to feel better again. Although it was about six months until I was running and not worrying about the calf going again.

Dannirr - Well done.

Dannir- well done on your hot run.

Orbut, sorry to hear about your injury- not one I've had before so I can't help. I usually run through them and hope they will go away. I tend to run in Asics mostly but try others if they feel comfortable- no loyalty at all in this Dept.

17 miles for me today- 46 for the week.

Congrats Dannirr!  Was it hot?

Hi Folks

Can anyone explain the Medical Certificate to me? I've downloaded it (in French) and I understand most of it but can anyone confirm: "Nom de la course" = Paris Marathon presumably...

And what does "Certificat etabli a" mean? Is it where the examination was carried out?.... anyone got a translated version?  I'm slowly working out all the logistics of a long weekend in Paris - Eurotunnel and hotel booked now at least!  Rich

Richard - You should be able to download the certificate in English.

http://www.parismarathon.com/marathon/2013/docs/CertificatM_US.pdf

You're a star

Morning,

First session of X training done, not sure if good or bad time will tell. 40 mins on epiliptical trainer.

A wee while ago, someone( I think maybe Iain) recommended a hotel in New York, but I can't remember the name of it. I remember looking at it at the time and thinking it was really nice. Any ideas???

Eggy/ Iain - We are planning 4 nights in New York. BF being mega organised has already picked hotel in Chicago and Milwaukee, now he wants to roughly sort where we will stay in New York so he can plan our itinery for the whole trip. According to him price doesn't matter but it has to have good views??? I reckon cheaper accomodation, more to spend on other stuff but?!?! We won't be booking anything until later in the year.......he's already doing my head in!!

Oh Iain, can I have the web reference for NY appartment please   May looking for an appartment/house in New York for Christmas 2014 ~(I know planning ahead but end of a very expensive year of a 21, 50th, 18th, 50th and 25 wedding anni so going away for one celebration rather than 5!!!).

Emmy:  any tips for adventure race would be most welcome, do feel lots of laughing will be involved though and not being taken very seriously at all. 

Dannir:  congrats and can't wait for report.

DV:  must admit now use Inov8 runners for all my runs, have off road pair, and 2 road ones, a 3 arrow for lsr's and a 2 arrow drop for anything under 6 - has made a huge difference since the hamstring tear.  No issues with calf's (or calves not sure which) hammies or achilles - has changed my runner form though much more "chi" like. 

Yer_maj  well done on the having breakfast prior to run, that was my one and only new years resolution to fuel before a lsr (anything over 14 miles) - haven't broken it yet - but then again not run over 14 miles yet!!!! 

Off for a swim/gym session this afternoon - then speed/tempo tomorrow joy!!

Hang in ther Kaz - and congrats on getting the interview

Kaz - Good views in NYC hotels are difficult to come by as more often than not you tend to be looking at a brick wall. That tends to mean you pay big bugs for a good view.

New York hotels are expensive. If you are looking at budget accommodation then you tend to be looking outside Manhattan with easy Subway access. The likes of the Country Inn & Suites in Long Island City or Super8 in Park Slope Brooklyn are very good picks. Both are nice but basic hotels.These tend to come in around $130-150 per night per room.

The Country Inn is less then five minutes walk from Queensboro Plaza Subway and from there you are a ten minute ride to midtown Manhattan. The downside is that there is little to nothing in that particular area, so if you want to do something head into the city. The Super 8 would take you longer to get to midtown, but is in a trendy part of Brooklyn, so far more bars and restaurants within walking distance.

If budget isn't a concern then I'd say you'd be looking at something like The Surrey or the Library Hotel, both are in Manhattan. On the Avenue on the upper west side is very nice too.

One tip get a unlimited ride subway card. For $29 you can travel anywhere in NYC with it for a week. You will walk plenty, but it's a big city. Also I'd recommend not getting a hotel near Times Square. It's a good place to tick off the must see list, but the area around there is very much touristville, with tourist prices. There are many nicer more interesting and real parts of the city to stay in.

Where in Chicago are you thinknig about staying?

PF/Iain - Just be very careful with apartment rentals in New York City. It is illegal to let an apartment for under 30 days. If you and the person letting the apartment get caught you could end up out on the street with no comeback what so ever. This has been the case since they updated the law in that State in 2010.

Eggy- He has chosen a hotel near Grant Park and about one mile from Millenium Mile. ? Plaza but I can't mind on what?? Thanks for the Info.

PF - That certainly is a big year!! I am looking for 2014 also!