Windsor half marathon - advice - Events

Doid

11/09/2002 at 09:37

OK..this is my first half marathon, and I normally train first thing in the morning. Can anyone give me any tips regarding eating beforehand? What time should I eat? What food etc.?

drew

11/09/2002 at 13:31

Amanda, as the race doesn't start until 1pm I would suggest you have your breakfast as normal and have something more substantial at about 10.00 am. Food which is high in carbohydrate and with some protein works best for me.

Long Legs

11/09/2002 at 13:44

I agree, I find cereal and scrambled eggs on toast work for me, protein and carbs.
Take in plenty of fluids too and perhaps an energy drink, you need to be well hydrated beforehand.

Graeme Muirhead

11/09/2002 at 14:09

I hear that the Windsor course is 'undulating' - does this mean there are some really difficult hills

The Dog Walker

11/09/2002 at 14:39

Graeme,

No it doesn't. Lots of people will tell you about Windsor being really hilly, but it isn't really. The hardest bit is the first mile up the Long Walk. After that, there really are just undulations, which are nothing to worry about.

Enjoy it! It's an excellent race!

DW

Caz

12/09/2002 at 09:54

Can I muscle in on this thread and ask if it's possible to change names on race numbers, as in a friend of a friend is in the race but can't do it and they are offering it to me, can that be done? If so what would I need to do?

Jason L

12/09/2002 at 09:57

Caz

As long as there the same sex as you, no one would ever know. Just do it and keep quiet.
Nudge, nudge, wink, wink, say no more...

Jason

Caz

12/09/2002 at 10:02

Jason true, they are female too. But is it possible to change names or is that a definite no-no?

Jason L

12/09/2002 at 10:19

Caz, I'm not sure.
have a look at www.runwindsor.com

Jason

Caz

12/09/2002 at 10:29

Cheers Jason.

Just had a look at the site and rang them (I'm so honest) and they said it is possible and to call the race hotline and email them the details. Eek, not sure I should do it now, I've never done one before and the furthest I've run is 10 miles. Is this suicide? (I have a 10k race on the 22nd too.)

Jason L

12/09/2002 at 10:33

Caz, if you check the training schedules, most of them recommend that the furthest you need to run before a 1/2m is 10 miles. Based on that you'll have no problems. Not suicide at all. There will be loads of forum users there for support. Go on, have a go. You'll enjoy it!

Is the 10k the week before the Nike 10k?

Caz

12/09/2002 at 10:36

Jason, no I missed out on the Nike 10k, it filled up so quick! It's the Maidstone 10k (they have a 1/2 marathon the same day too).

Jason L

12/09/2002 at 10:42

I'm thinking about switching to the Maidstone 1/2 instead of the nike 10k. I need to up my mileage before the Dublin Marathon. Do you know if you can enter Maidstone on the day?

Caz

12/09/2002 at 10:49

Yes you can, it's £10 for the 1/2 and £8 for the 10k on the day (you are allowed to enter both, good for upping your mileage and the combined entry fee on the day is £12). The website address is

http://www.maidstoneharriers.co.uk

I'm not sure what the limits are though.

Jason L

12/09/2002 at 10:52

Thanks Caz.
Maybe doing both would be suicide, but it's worth a try...

Caz

12/09/2002 at 11:03

Nuts (Romford Runner) is doing both in prep for NY.

12/09/2002 at 13:49

Dump the clanger, you'll be Ok

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