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| Posted: 24/04/13 09:35:47 47 |
My first VLM as a supporter after 6 runs! Best moment - seeing my sister at mile 25 and knowing she would finish her first marathon running.
Worst moment - seeing her at mile 18 and realising she was struggling and not being able to do anything about it.
Most surprising - Michel Roux being a very grumpy runner while Ed Balls was acknowledging all the shouts.....
Most memorable bit - spending 2 hours handing jelly babies out at mile 18. feel I paid back all the jelly babies I've eaten over the past 10 years!
Celebration - pizza and beer (and a massive emotional hug from my very tired but elated sister)
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| Posted: 22/05/12 10:12:48 48 |
tis a v strange thing this running lark though? ran with a friend on friday morning and did her usual run which deliberately includes all the hills in greenwich park that i usually avoid!! I did it but it was a struggle - how does that make any sense when i know i can run 26 miles? heavy legs after 2 miles is similarly perplexing. suspect all the ups and downs of the last year are finally taking their toll? have tried running while M cycles - but on a v cold day - must try again now as we both quite liked it (especially the mid run hot chocolate!!) | |
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| Posted: 16/05/12 09:38:18 18 |
Ran London 3 weeks ago and Halstead at the weekend. Both races went well (both just over 4h30) with no pain during the race. Legs and core fine after both races too -only pain is a very bruised feeling at the base of my spine. I did wonder if it was worn out trainers but as te bruising is mainly on one side, I'm not sure that can be right? It's not a show stopper but if I want to carry on with this distance, I'd like to eliminate whatever is causing this. Does anyone have any thoughts? | |
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| Posted: 15/05/12 21:13:16 16 |
thanks Wotsit! am pleased with self but suspect that most 'sof my friends just now think I am bonkers! I don't aspire to 200 marathons, but I definitely can see myself doing more local ones. None of the drama and pressure of the big ones. More camaraderie amongst the runners.... early night tonight though - am shattered! - hope everyone else's running is going well? what's next ladies? | |
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| Posted: 14/05/12 20:32:20 20 |
legs feel fine today  - so am still left wondering whether i could have pushed a little harder and got that sub 4h30..... exactly what happened this time 3 weeks ago after London..... | |
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