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I was joking about the older bit.. think I did an edit and the smiley went.. sorree. Older and wiser I should've said.

Mrs FRC is 6-7 years older than me by the way, at that sort of age, body changing? Was tested for anaemia earlier in the year. Maybe just the stress/ expecting too much?

When she was running well, did no speed work, just lots of slow and steady stuff. 4 times a week, 7-9 miles. Not sure the shorter faster club sessions work for her?

WTF, training sounds great. How far is C to C?

Go Wabo, get those points. Is it your highest say 10 of 12 places that count? So 4th july could be worth more if less turn up?

AH good qualifying swim.

Susan, nice easy Mikes.

Anyone else suffering with hay fever at moment? I've been bad the last 2 days, usually fine, sore eyes and headache now. Ran tonight but like a bear with sorehead..and wiped out after.

No suggestions for Mrs FRC from previous page? With you all being older, thought someone might've had some advice, having had a dip in fitness.

Nice times Paul & SJPC14.

Thought Ellesmere Port was very well organised. medal, tshirt, goody bag with mars, haribo AND freddos.

How much off was that SJPC? whats your 10k PB if getting into the low 1:30s.

As Cougie says half time is some way off (actually similar to mine) suggest 3:10-3:15. Most sub 3 runners i know are low 1:21-23 times. How old are you by way, if only recently started running?

As your first marathon it's setting a really tough target. Most will have a big fade on this just due to lack of experience. End up 15-20 minutes off positive split even.

From Minni's 3:30 thread, lots there are hitting great times 3:10-3:20 off slower half and 10k times but doing the endurance work - perhaps 5-9 x 20 milers. Absolute top Speed not that important it seemed.

40km a week is very low. More miles should get your half down to sub 1:25.

Umbongo, Definitely don't want to loose your funny bones, you would just be plain "Um." then. Tents with solar power? Kids these days. 

ACoops, not surprised you're tired. Hope the 10k went well

Ikle, trail 10k any speed is great training for Thunder Run. Like it!

Ultra sounds good. What's your training plan?

Fido, yes want to do Comrades. Need to see what work reorg is like first Aug or Sept, changes and if any $$$ less. Planning ultra in July, August, definitely 2 in Oct then keep mixing it up till June. What you got planned this time? What hot marathons you recommend, Malta?

Susan Fab news

Paced Mrs FRC for a 10k today, but she blew up, chest tight, felt sick, had to walk. Only aiming for 30 seconds faster than her Feb time (which was post Hebden 22 miler), but ended up 3 mins slower and same time as tunnel 10k last week - except no huge hill this week. Maybe trying to do too much, too hard? Any advice gratefully accepted.

backing off and slow steady miles? HRM data today would've been useful.