walking), then maybe to finish around 4 hours 30. The last six miles took 1 hour 10 minutes! Sadly, I had slowed down substantially!!! Next time, I'm not sure if I would choose such a busy race. I would like to do around 4 hours next time.Ashy, 4
determination saw steady progress. As for running, I have been a runner for over 20 years but I’ve only ever entered about five races in this time. In fact the most competitive running I had done was the three triathlons leading up to Ironman; and the Ironman
close calls. I did this following the Pfitzinger & Douglas training strategy & plans. I subsequently got under 1.23 in half mara, 38mins at 10k in March & April respectively last year so thought I was a stick on to go under 3hr at London but in that race
route to pass a shop where you can stop for a drink. Pinch a paper cup during a race to make an easier drinking spout. Drinking etiquette at a raceRemember that most people are right handed, so if there are drinks stations on both sides of the course
, you know you can do it, just get out there and enjoy yourself.'9.00am and the tannoy is announcing the start of the Elite women's race. 'Go on Paula, you can win this race' is the general comment circulating through the crowds.9.30am and the tannoy
, such as self-confidence, and pinpoint the techniques or strategies that'll help you improve in those areas. For instance, 'choking' happens either because you’ve placed huge importance on a particular race, or you fear failure. "Take emotion out of the equation
RW profile Goal: 3:45 Finish Time: Didn't run for health reasons Dan's Training Schedule | Dan's Food Diary Analysis | Dan's Training Thread | Dan's Race-Week Nutrition Strategy Flora London Marathon: Race DayDan says: Deciding
to complete the course without stopping - one of the goals I set myself at the outset.All in all it was a magnificent day; at times the support from the crowds was so immense it made me feel like I was the only one running the race. It's definitely inspired
it with a physio, his position was that most injuries are caused through misuse and resting is an unsatisfactory answer because once you go back to using it you just cause it again. He thought the best strategy was to run with it but crucially to also let go
per cent chance an injury will recur, which suggests athletes in general are not treating their injuries properly.Next time you become injured, or even feel a twinge, act quickly. Start off by resting - and yes, that does mean not racing. Ice the area
