Any one doing Brathay, Windermere Marathon this year? - General running

Wrawby Runner

30/01/2009 at 21:50

Hi, I srarted running in July 08 and have only done one race, a 10k which i did in 52 mins. I have so far trained up my long runs to 17.5 miles and I am aiming at the Brathay Windermere marathon in May. I understand it is 'undulating' which kind of scares me a bit as it will be my first marathon.. I am looking to run the Hull 20 in March which I hope will give me the confidence to get around the 26.2 miles. Anyone else training for this? Any encouragement?

Wrawby Runner

30/01/2009 at 22:10

hope I am not the only one!

spongecake

30/01/2009 at 23:09

hi mike, go into forum topics at the top of page and look for brathray thread,i think you will find it ok

Ted Maul

31/01/2009 at 08:56

I'm doing that one as well mate! It'll be my first marathon too. So far my training hasn't got me running as far as you so I imagine you'll be ok, just make sure you don't burn out before the marathon comes around.

Ted Maul

31/01/2009 at 09:00

Sorry, forgot to add this -- Brathay Windermere Marathon Thread

Wrawby Runner

31/01/2009 at 09:18

Thanks for the link, I'll take a look. Good luck with the training.

Damian Galloway

10/02/2009 at 09:59

Hi Ted and Michael.

That makes 3 of us tacklng the Brathay marathon course for the first time. Entered for the Brighton half marathon toward the end of February and a 16 mile event in Kingston in April. Until Brathay gets a bit closer its still hard to quantify in my mind what I am letting myself in for. Still am able to run 7.30 miles for 13 miles at the mo and am attempting to keep up that sort of rhythm and pace as I head into preparation for those longer runs. We've certainly picked a toughie for our first one but the beauty of the lake district scenery will more than make up for it! Good luck with your training and enjoy !

Damian

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