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Florence Marathon...November 2010
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3 stars (average)Is that not what girlfriends and wives are for? - To stand shivering at a remote spot exactly 8.725954 miles from the start of a marathon furiously waving a bottle of Lucozade sport with two gels stuck to it???? I joke but that is what I do. Sometimes its not easy to get to the correct spot on the course but she always does the business. It takes a weight of your mind to know exactly what you'll take on board and when.
Apart from the hotel I'm all booked. Looking forward to it.
I did that last year, but we forgot to agree which side of the road. By the time I saw her it was too late - i didn't want to lose momentum by stopping and crossing the road - it was one of a number of gel fails in that race.
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3 stars (average)I did that last year, but we forgot to agree which side of the road. By the time I saw her it was too late - i didn't want to lose momentum by stopping and crossing the road - it was one of a number of gel fails in that race.
I'm flying solo for the marathon! First time ever doing it solo without my girlfriend to stuff me with jelly beans and sympathetic looks! Hence my enquiries about the race energy supplements..
Threshold is the fancy word for this marathon.. Been focusing on heart rates and zones a lot and it's really reaping rewards. My cruising pace is getting a whole lot faster. It's nice to feel some progression, no?
Best of luck with The Cliffs race. I'd be very interested in hearing about that one. I'd say it'd be epic! MUst pencil it in to next years plans.0 -
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3 stars (average)Thanks HTT - ideally 4 weeks out from the marathon - so around the first week of november. i'll check that out now. Are you still contemplating florence or is it off the list?
mmm. that's on the 27th of november so a tad too close - but thanks anyway!...funnily on the kinnity half marathon website here - its says that timing is going to be "chip and pin"
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4 stars (good)The pontoon thingy. I am about 70% better than years ago and I am pretty sure I will get across the big one from the mainland, probably crying and snivelling but I feel sick in my stomach and feel like chucking, not to mention galloping heart rate every time I even think of the other thing.
Are there any significant bridges in Florence? Havent checked the route yet. Its usually the deciding factor
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3 stars (average)hot to trot wrote: »The pontoon thingy. I am about 70% better than years ago and I am pretty sure I will get across the big one from the mainland, probably crying and snivelling but I feel sick in my stomach and feel like chucking, not to mention galloping heart rate every time I even think of the other thing.
Are there any significant bridges in Florence? Havent checked the route yet. Its usually the deciding factor
There are two small bridges..nothing to be concerned about, they looked solid enough 0 -
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4 stars (good)Decision made:D. Im definitley going to tackle this one.
Going to get flights and bookings in the morning. I reckon about 7 weeks of training left and if I make a real effort and keep at the recent excursion in to hills and speedwork I might be able to knock out a faster time than the usual.
Question is now... what way to approach Athlone 3/4 on Sunday? Do I give it a lash for the sub 4 group and see how I manage it and also to see how long I can hang on or just do it as a slow run and go hard at the training next week instead. Or maybe both
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Just have to organise 2.5 days off work. Bummer .0 -
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4 stars (good)You having a wardrobe moment already?
I was going to wear my little irish tricolour singlet but the tops we got in the athlone 3/4 today are so nice I might wear that.
Must book accommodation myself this week. I presume anywhere central is ok?0 -
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4 stars (good)Altercor..how are your mucous membranes today? HOpe all is settling well and you are getting closer to lacing up your new runners.
Athlone went well yesterday. Well organised and great craic. Did 3.01. If I had looked at my watch and seen the time I probably could have made up for the quick loo stop and got inside the 3. But am happy with that.
Venice will be a survival marathon and will probably run/walk it with my mate so Florence is the new target. Going to work my ass off for a sub 4 . It has to happen that weekend:D. Unfortunately im not a super speedy hare like you guys. But if it werent for us down the back , ye woudnt look so impressive up the front.
I found that the two or three weeks of hill training has paid off already. I didnt find Athlone bad with the undulations! Just need to get the mileage up and maybe incorporate some hill repeats into my longer middle of the week runs.
Is there a specific medical form that we have to send off?0 -
3 stars (average)hot to trot wrote: »Altercor..how are your mucous membranes today? HOpe all is settling well and you are getting closer to lacing up your new runners.
Athlone went well yesterday. Well organised and great craic. Did 3.01. If I had looked at my watch and seen the time I probably could have made up for the quick loo stop and got inside the 3. But am happy with that.
Venice will be a survival marathon and will probably run/walk it with my mate so Florence is the new target. Going to work my ass off for a sub 4 . It has to happen that weekend:D. Unfortunately im not a super speedy hare like you guys. But if it werent for us down the back , ye woudnt look so impressive up the front.
I found that the two or three weeks of hill training has paid off already. I didnt find Athlone bad with the undulations! Just need to get the mileage up and maybe incorporate some hill repeats into my longer middle of the week runs.
Is there a specific medical form that we have to send off?
You can download the medical form here0 -
3 stars (average)Hot to Trot! My mucous membranes are back to normal now, I think! Did my first session since saturday last night and it wasnt easy. Seem to have lost my stride. That's ok, I'll get it back.
Well done on Athlone. With another 8 weeks work on top of that and you'll get under the four hour mark! Since Florence is flat I've been doing more flat repeats (800s, 1000s, miles) to tweak up my speed with a hill session every two weeks. I find that with just the hill training I'd feel strong but not as fast! Maybe that'll tip the balance and you'll unlock speed you never knew you had
Jeez You're doing Venice aswell??!! fair play! We might as weell go to these nice places since we train so hard!
Cross Country county champs this weekend..Though Im looking forward to it, I have to miss a long run..grrrr..Still, one decent 20 mile in the bank since last week.
Happy Training!0 -
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