Dick Knights Mumm
Take me Home Falmer Road
Straight along the front ? depending on the prevailing it will be a joy. Go over the footbridge at Shoreham to get back to the front.
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Straight along the front ? depending on the prevailing it will be a joy. Go over the footbridge at Shoreham to get back to the front.
- Jul 7, 2003
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I've done 38 miles this week (Mon, Wed, today).
Did ten miles today, & for the first time in ages it felt good, even my dodgy hamstring was tolerable & I didn't have to stop or walk once (a big thing for me as the hamstring makes it really hard on any kind of incline). Was a good pace too.
I am now awarding myself the weekend off, for the Albion, some Westons Organic, and the England-Scotland egg chasing on Sunday
Did ten miles today, & for the first time in ages it felt good, even my dodgy hamstring was tolerable & I didn't have to stop or walk once (a big thing for me as the hamstring makes it really hard on any kind of incline). Was a good pace too.
I am now awarding myself the weekend off, for the Albion, some Westons Organic, and the England-Scotland egg chasing on Sunday
Lord Bamber
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I've done 38 miles this week (Mon, Wed, today).
Did ten miles today, & for the first time in ages it felt good, even my dodgy hamstring was tolerable & I didn't have to stop or walk once (a big thing for me as the hamstring makes it really hard on any kind of incline). Was a good pace too.
I am now awarding myself the weekend off, for the Albion, some Westons Organic, and the England-Scotland egg chasing on Sunday
Good training Edna, and a wise choice of rewards.
I managed 10 miles Monday, track work yesterday and just done 18. I couldnt run this weekend if I tried. I will also take the weekend off and reward myself with the Albion, a curry/red wine & a good Sunday roast.
BlockDpete
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- Oct 8, 2005
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Well done on the mileage everyone.
Totalled 14 miles so far this week, but gone down with a cold, so missed out on 5 miles yesterday. Not sure if I should run with a cold or not, but just didn't feel like it anyway.
Thought I would rest until the 20 miler on Sunday. Going to make it an early start, get finished by lunchtime, and then reward myself with a roast, beer and the rugby
Totalled 14 miles so far this week, but gone down with a cold, so missed out on 5 miles yesterday. Not sure if I should run with a cold or not, but just didn't feel like it anyway.
Thought I would rest until the 20 miler on Sunday. Going to make it an early start, get finished by lunchtime, and then reward myself with a roast, beer and the rugby
Everyone on this thread will appreciate this post and probably remember their first few runs.
Good work spun.
Indeed. I remember coming in from my first run last year. I'd done less than a mile and a half, walked some of it and thought I was going to croak.
Two weeks later, I was a honed running machine!
- Jul 7, 2003
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Last year the furthest I'd ever run in one go was about 8 miles, probably including a few periods of walking. I regarded five miles as a pretty decent effort.
The Big Day still scares me, less than a month out, but I regularly run ten now and consider that a normal run, whereas last year that would have been an epic. I've done an 18 a couple of weeks back, and a few more in the 13-15 region recently, so when I look back to where I was, I'm quite chuffed really. And I will make it round the marathon course, slowly but surely, and be damn proud of my work, as well as the money I've raised.
The Big Day still scares me, less than a month out, but I regularly run ten now and consider that a normal run, whereas last year that would have been an epic. I've done an 18 a couple of weeks back, and a few more in the 13-15 region recently, so when I look back to where I was, I'm quite chuffed really. And I will make it round the marathon course, slowly but surely, and be damn proud of my work, as well as the money I've raised.
Yup, hitting the sea and going west.
Lord Bamber
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I remember my first marathon, I had this attitude and it served me well. Personally, I thought Brighton last year outshone the London Marathon in terms of support and this in itself is worth a few miles, especially towards the end.
Keep it up Edna & big up respect and luck to all doing Brighton or any marathon (or ultra for those complete nutters!) and as Edna said, " be damn proud of your work!
- Jul 7, 2003
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I find a lot is in the mind, as much as the legs. I'm hoping that the adrenaline of the day, and having spectators and other distractions will help me through. Once I get distracted, I find the miles tick by a lot quicker than when I'm consciously counting and pacing. Someone who did the last Brighton marathon said to get my name printed on my running top as it encourages spectators to cheer and shout for you. I'm going to need that 
Guess the bastard bit is going to be the bleak, empty, smelly power station stretch. Cycled it with Mendoza last week and it was bad enough on a bike!
Guess the bastard bit is going to be the bleak, empty, smelly power station stretch. Cycled it with Mendoza last week and it was bad enough on a bike!
BlockDpete
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Yes, get you name printed on you top Edna, its great as you say as the crowd shout out for you.
The power station stretch is a bit bleak and does seem to go on for ever, though last year they had a looney DJ spinning some tunes, which helped a lot.
The power station stretch is a bit bleak and does seem to go on for ever, though last year they had a looney DJ spinning some tunes, which helped a lot.
I find a lot is in the mind, as much as the legs. I'm hoping that the adrenaline of the day, and having spectators and other distractions will help me through. Once I get distracted, I find the miles tick by a lot quicker than when I'm consciously counting and pacing. Someone who did the last Brighton marathon said to get my name printed on my running top as it encourages spectators to cheer and shout for you. I'm going to need that
Guess the bastard bit is going to be the bleak, empty, smelly power station stretch. Cycled it with Mendoza last week and it was bad enough on a bike!
The power station was bloody awful as it's the 20 - 23 mile section where you generally 'hit the wall'. PLUS last year some smart arse decided to make a giant balsawood 'wall' to remind you of it.
- Jul 7, 2003
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And I gather as you're running TO the power station, you're faced with hundreds of speedy people who are already on the way back and on the final stretch 
m20gull
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I can not believe that I am jealous of you marathon runners - after deciding at an advanced age that fitness was a good idea I got as far as a half-marathon before wearing a hole in my cartilage and now can only run a few miles (hence my change to triathlon). But running is the best!
Good luck to all of you
Good luck to all of you
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And I gather as you're running TO the power station, you're faced with hundreds of speedy people who are already on the way back and on the final stretch
Yes. Although you get loads of cheering people from Hove Lagoon onwards so that's good.
Dick Knights Mumm
Take me Home Falmer Road
I watched it from there - and there were few spectators in that first bit alongside the high wall. Well there was me, and some nudey sun-bathers leaning over the top of the wall.
Lord Bamber
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Id forgotten this! A piece of comedy genius
And I gather as you're running TO the power station, you're faced with hundreds of speedy people who are already on the way back and on the final stretch
Yes but once you are on the way back, you feel mighty fine looking at all those who are running to the power station
And this gets you home.
Excellent idea with your name Edna, I did the same, great move!
19 miles today, Hove to Worthing and back again. Lovely start to the morning then it got cold and cloudy and I lost all my energy, bit of a plodding time but I'm getting the miles under my legs at least.
Still not *quite* sure why I signed up to do it this year after last year's one wrecking me!
Still not *quite* sure why I signed up to do it this year after last year's one wrecking me!
Just back from 20 miles, which was the first run I've done whilst listening to football. 3 hours of internet radio streaming certainly drains the iphone battery - it only just lasted. Got some strange looks as I punched the air and shouted "yes" when the penalty went in.
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Mmmm. I'm still on holiday at the moment and running seems a distant memory.
Dick Knights Mumm
Take me Home Falmer Road
Just back from 20 miles. From Rottingdean to Steyning along the front with the New Church Road detour and a bit extra around the airport. Properly hydrated this week (three stops to buy water) ate some chocolate and jelly en route, and had to stop for a dump (thought you'd like to know).
I say just back - forget my key and had to wait an extra half-hour for my brother-in-law (hero) to bring me a key. Got properly chilled. Just warming up now.
I just need to get a bit more stamina in my legs and I am starting to think I will complete it. It will be slow - five hours will seem a triumph at this moment. I couldn't have done the extra six miles today - but a few weeks to go, and I will be better pepared on the day.
Just to say - this thread has been great. It is useful writing it down.
I say just back - forget my key and had to wait an extra half-hour for my brother-in-law (hero) to bring me a key. Got properly chilled. Just warming up now.
I just need to get a bit more stamina in my legs and I am starting to think I will complete it. It will be slow - five hours will seem a triumph at this moment. I couldn't have done the extra six miles today - but a few weeks to go, and I will be better pepared on the day.
Just to say - this thread has been great. It is useful writing it down.