Paris Marathon 2013 - Page 483 - Events

Orbutt

16/02/2013 at 15:53

Scott - for the men, there are open air urinals in the pen. The trick is, as soon as you get in the pen find one and use it. Then consider joining the back of the queue.
Last year I used it twice but due to the wave start I was busting again by about 8 miles. Luckily enough there were plenty of trees.
At first I thought I would be embarrassed but the number of people nipping behind trees within the first mile on the Champs ??lys??es or even into shop doorways further on, was incredible.

I also had a disposable bottle in the pen but didn't really think it through, as I was wearing compression tights.

Weedy Gonzalez

16/02/2013 at 20:12

Emmy H wrote (see)

@Weedy - if you don't mind pacing me - that'd be great. Is there cake and a cattle prod involved?

Might have to use that bottle of whisky i've got instead of the cake

Good luck for everyone racing tomorrow - it's a packed day according to the list. Holeymoley, Tiddy, Iain M, Emmy, Simon Mac, Straycelt and Ex Spartan Dave all down for events.

Simon - what's the verdict?

Dave The Ex- Spartan pirate

pirate

16/02/2013 at 20:18

Yep Wrexham half for me tomorrow, Suzie sadly sitting it out with her leg problem, she had physio Thursday and can start gentle training next week

Simon MacPerky

16/02/2013 at 20:30

Weedy, I went for a short cycle - run - cycle session and there is still a 'niggle'. Nothing too serious hopefully so I will give it a go tomorrow. I'll start at MP and see how it feels.

And I chose a new (second hand) car. Went out looking for a big 4x4 but my eco warrior conscience kicked in and I ended up with a Renault Clio with a 1.2 engine. Feeling quite pleased with myself in a smug sort of way.... (It's the ST estate version so big enough to throw my bike in the back)

Good luck to everyone else running tomorrow.

'OO'50

16/02/2013 at 23:08

Good luck at Wrexham tomorrow Dave and all the other racers. Remember these are B races on the way to the marathon- so keep your heads. I'm in the Buttermere Round 34k tomorrow. One of the toughest road races on the calender, taking in the Honister pass and Newlands Valley

Running Rodent

16/02/2013 at 23:13

Good luck to all the racers tomorrow - and we want to hear all the race reports

Dannirr - that is one amazing dessert

Edited: 16/02/2013 at 23:15

kaz1

17/02/2013 at 06:08

Good luck today everyone!

My last Sunday at work!!!

Iain Moore 2

17/02/2013 at 07:07

Dannirr - wow. I'm off dessert until after the Marathin now, and chocolate for Lebt. Doh!

Goid luck to all long running, looking forward to Brighton Half shortly...!

OO - all my races are B races!!

Simon MacPerky

17/02/2013 at 08:34

Beautiful clear sunny day with a light SW breeze and 8 degrees. Absolutely perfect. But I must keep my head. Must, must, must .......

ATM

17/02/2013 at 11:07

It's Spring! It's Spring! It's Spring! We spotted 6 other runners and a shedload of cyclists, this morning...to say nothing of the sprouting daffodils...Go, Simon! * carefully, mind...*

7 weeks today.

PC91

17/02/2013 at 12:56

Oh wise ones, please could i benefit from your wisdom. went out last night for 20m but after 15m my legs said good night. Could just be a bad day at the office, also I wasn't keen on going running so perhaps it was a mental block. Probably a flaw in my preparation but is there anything I could have done to kick start my legs. Thank you for your enlightenment.

The Jimbob

17/02/2013 at 13:39

Just got back from a lovely long shlep of a run with Running Rodent around streets n parks of London Taan. Cheers Ali, good times x

Dave The Ex- Spartan pirate

pirate

17/02/2013 at 14:29

OO '50' sorry Paris isn't even my C race, this was to support my OH !

Well Wrexham turned up, nice sunny morning, met up with a load of lub mates, and introduced myself to Denis....

Ran race, very windy in places, and a bara brith instead of a medal or t shirt

Home for a swift beer before family round for Sunday lunch

Running Rodent

17/02/2013 at 14:39

Thanks to Jimbob for towing me round the sights of North London this morning and for making 18 miles pass (relatively) painlessly. We're thinking of maybe organising a midweek run nearer the race for anyone who's in or around London, if there's an interest.

PC91 - sometimes everything just turns to crap and a run doesn't work, so you just put it down to experience. There are a few things you could think about though. You mention doing it last night - it's tough to do a 20 miler at the end of the day. Could you arrange to do your next long run in the morning? You'll be fresher physically and mentally, and it's better practice for race day. Even if it means getting up early. Also - did you fuel up enough during the day (food and liquid)? And could you arrange to do all or part of the run with someone else? Maybe meet someone half way?

I'm hearing fast times from people running the Brighton half today - sounds like conditions were good. Hopefully the same for others (including Emmy and her cheese sandwich

Simon MacPerky

17/02/2013 at 15:04

Still high as kite after the Kinloss - Lossiemouth half marathon. Conditions were perfect. My heel 'niggle' behaved itself so I just went for it from the start. 1:34:33 - a new PB by a whopping 4 minutes 15! So 3:30 in Paris is now in my sights if all goes well.

My running distance since Amsterdam has been very modest. So I put this improvement down to all the cycling and swimming I've been doing.

Now for some more cake.

Simon MacPerky

17/02/2013 at 15:06

And for the geeks - 4:31 average pace and 80% HRR.

Dannirr

17/02/2013 at 15:35

Great job Simon!

The Jimbob

17/02/2013 at 15:39

Si, closing in on the holy grail, sub1.30? Well done on the 1.34. Surely it's gotta be 3.29 in Paris?!

James B 73

17/02/2013 at 15:41

Not sure whether I am giving myself a hard time or not.

Ran 17 miles today. 2 hrs 51 mins (avge pace 10.10). Last two miles were a disaster. Done in 25 mins with a bit of walking. Felt ropey after I finished. Quite a hilly course. Elevation gain recorded on Garmin was over 2000 ft. Of course you have to go down as well.

Worked late fri/sat morning so not in till 3am. Then up early sat morning for work.

So felt tired this morning. Not sure I ate enough before I ran.

Not sure whether to be positive (lessons learned and got round 17 miles plus keep telling myself I did two 7 mile runs and one 8 mile run this week, and really the last 2 miles today will be the last two miles in paris) or be disappointed, which I am feeling right now.

Cups always half empty.

Orbutt

17/02/2013 at 16:16

James - you've said everything in your post.
Hilly course, late nights, not properly fuelled, yet you still finished 17 miles. Well done. You should be giving yourself a pat on the back, not a hard time.
You also said about the last 2 miles being the last 2 in the marathon - and they are guaranteed to hurt.

Don't be so hard on yourself. Sometimes things are hard. As long as you go back out then it hasn't beaten you. Your cup is only half empty, it could be worse.

Simon congrats on what was obviously a cracking day. Imagine how well you will feel once refreshed after taper. Go for it.

PC91 - as RR sayys, it looks like you've just had a bad day at the office. As long as you take something from it you'll be fine.

TJB and RR. Sounds like you had a really good time.

Did 26k today and my legs were tired at the end but I was practicing fuelling and hydrating and I managed to keep pretty much to the pace that I'd set.