So, what's next

Lirish - Missed your previous post. Tomorrow would be the only possibilty for me?

Yeah I know sorry dude I take it you popped down today?

Anyone race this weekend?!

Only Lou down the side of a hill lol!!!

Not really. Took part in the Dunstable Challenge (20 miles option, actually c. 21 miles), but I intended it as a training run, not as a race. Felt knackered the whole way round, possibly because I'd raced my parkrun the day before and equalled my PB... Also because it was very hot. This was my first self-guided race, so good practice. Sort-of wish I'd gone for the 26-mile option, particularly since it was actually 27 miles or so and therefore technically an ultra, but I'd taken someone else from my club, who was only running the HM, and I couldn't have kept her waiting an extra hour or more. Got a bright red buff as a memento.

Then we went to Whipsnade Zoo for an hour.

Just dug out my track spikes for a 5k on Wednesday... I am tempted to stick with my trail shoes as they are more comfortable! I don't think I can quite manage a zola budd effort yet.

WiB - I wasn't sure track spikes were meant to be comfortable? Have you got your handheld bottles ready? Feed stations planned?

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Just dug out my track spikes for a 5k on Wednesday... I am tempted to stick with my trail shoes as they are more comfortable! I don't think I can quite manage a zola budd effort yet.

what about crew?

It is all in hand guys... 1 packet of shot boks per lap. 2 handhelds. The weather is looking ok so will go with just a jacket in my pack and the emergency foil blanket. Apparently the track is floodlit, I am not taking and chances and will leave a drop bag containing my head torch I am going to aimto be fast through the aid stations, no sitting down! strong run out to 3.5k, pick up my pacer and head for home!

....do you need a car following just in case something doesnt go to plan..its all quite worrying y'know...and following it up with a run on Sunday it just mental!!!!

Does your pacer have his cape ready? With the 'P' embroidered on it?

Talking of which....enjoy....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMpamTKnzj4&list=FLtWTjU10Zhaj4Gtl6hJRWKQ&index=2&feature=plpp_video

I like that video... I have never used a pacer before so will find out how it goes next year at SDW!

As everyone seems quite taken with Shotbloks, I warn you I will be trying to get you all to eat the out-of-date ones I have when I turn up at the same events as you!  I bought a box of them and found I just didn't like eating anything that chewy when running.

Rosemary - I'll gladly help you eat up the out of date ones - think I converted everyone on our run Saturday to them!

Great!  I just have to sort out an event where I can foist them on you all!

See the Little Bit Further Thread - there's an idea for an event in there...?