Sorry to hear that Medders, still come along eh?
You have to let injuries heal, nothing you can do.
My motto has always been to aim to finish a race rather than it finish me. You have to be able to enjoy it up to a point and listen to your body if there's a problem.
I nearly had to pull out of my first marathon, so I know what it is like.
I also have the memory of when I did a swimathon years back, it was 200 lengths, and I hadn't really trained properly, so after 100 lengths I was totally f***ked. I finished it but on the last 10 lengths I was taking in so much water, there were 2 shallow ends by the time I'd done. I could barely climb out of the pool. Horrible.
Well every time you think you've turned a corner it slaps you in the face a bit.
Done 5m tonight, but it was probably the hardest one i've done so far. Was uncomfortable from about 300 yds and never got into it. Feet ached, legs heavy, stitch and harder breathing. Running terrified that i'm going to get injured now as well.
Strange though how over time you become mentally stronger and learn to run through it when its not going well.
Done 18m in the last 6 days, and have probably reached the limit my body will allow me to do. If it all goes off tomorrow, i'm certainly one who won't be on his toes !
I see that Medders has had to drop out this evening, but I'd belatedly like to join the merry band of runners.
Have left it to the last minute to commit, because I genuinely wasn't sure that I was going to make the starting line, but I think I'm sort of ready(ish).
My race number is about 7700, and apart from one bruised toenail - picked up while dragging myself round 10 miles near the end of last week - I'm just about in one piece.
I'm doing my own sponsorship page for work purposes etc, but will happily pass on the figure of what I raise to add to to the overall Charlton Life total.
If you want a team running vest, please whisper TCE. And whisper WSS with your real name and he'll add it to the list. Hopefully you can make the pre-race team photo (details later in the week).
Seriously struggled with just running 6 miles at the weekend with AFKA, Matt, Colin & Steve after my bout of man flu. I'm glad to say that Steve has said he will run alongside me the whole way around just to give me that kick up the backside when I need it. After being so confident about 6 weeks ago, I'm absolutely bricking it now!
I think the thing some of you are seeing in the dodgy runs in the last day or two is last week sluggishness. You are mentally preparing for the big day and your body is trying to grab hold of every bit of energy it can get, this will make you feel heavy legged and crappy when doing your runs this week.
Despite a fairly quick run my legs felt quite heavy on sunday and I fully expect the same today. As AFKA said mentally you are better able to cope with it after the training you have behind you. Come race day you will almost certainly feel the same initially but the atmosphere of being amonst all the other runners will help you get through it.
One other piece of advice is that the likelihood is that it will be a little cold on sunday morning, and you will also quite probably be standing around for a fair bit before the start. If possible try and find an old t-shirt or jumper you are willing to ditch. You can wear this up till the last moment to keep you warm.
Medders, you have my sympathy. I have dropped out of races in the past when I was doing a lot of running. It is a crappy thing to have to do, but your health is more important. I have run races when I shouldn't and know how much damage it can do (I once ran a big cross country race knowing I had a dodgy ankle and had to drop out half way through and missed about two months of training).
Did my first Morning Run today & gotta say it is a totally different to running in evening as I was yawning most of the way round. Only Did 4 miles, think Sunday will be different as I'll be having a bath to loosen up, then Breakfeast, then a drive up town, so will probably be well awake come the run.
[cite]Posted By: kigelia[/cite]Medders, you have my sympathy. I have dropped out of races in the past when I was doing a lot of running. It is a crappy thing to have to do, but your health is more important. I have run races when I shouldn't and know how much damage it can do (I once ran a big cross country race knowing I had a dodgy ankle and had to drop out half way through and missed about two months of training).
Even more crappy when it's for charity, I think that's the most disappointing part for me.
Im going to ring the Anchor later to sort out food. Contributing below are:
Glass
TCE
Tavern
Me
Medders -
Paul - running mate
WSS
Suzi
DT
So we will have plenty - am thinking 2pm for food roughly. Im going to guess at about 30 people coming? ill ask them how much they think it will cost for that and give you a better idea later but will stick with about 10 quid each.
So please invite friends and family down and we will have more than enough food for all of them and hopefully if weather is nice we can sit outside. They have a covered marquee up there at the moment anyway.
Also if anyone is more hungry they do roast dinners till 3pm.
Can anybody tell me about the running packs you have received, as in what are they saying about providing ID on the day? Are they saying this is essential?
Ta
[cite]Posted By: 3blokes[/cite]Can anybody tell me about the running packs you have received, as in what are they saying about providing ID on the day? Are they saying this is essential?
Ta
There's an update now on the Runtothebeat website: here it is
There seems to be a bit of confusion regarding photo ID on the day. It is not completely necessary to bring photo ID with you on race day but there will be occasions, such as losing your timing chip and/or you race number for picking up your bag that you will need identification. This does not have to be your passport and could be left with a friend or relative that is coming to watch you race.
Just got back myself 6 miles including 1 mile walking, blowing like a cart horse for 2 miles then loosened up a bit, always glad I did it after the event!!!!!
just read on the runtothebeat website that, "pacemakers will be available in each group" I will certainly need one after this ;-)
[cite]Posted By: T.C.E[/cite]just read on the runtothebeat website that, "pacemakers will be available in each group" I will certainly need one after this ;-)
I'll have my response bag in the car mate, so there'll be oxygen, glucose and the defib should you need it ;-)
I'll send an email to everyone tomorrow and also post on here regarding a pre race meet up to get a photo taken for the media scrum that is anticipated.
I don't know whether I am excited or nervous. I keep thinking how great it is going to be, running in a massive group and doing something I have never done/attempted before and actually completing it.
Then I look at the map and get scared that it is only 3 or so miles from the o2 to Woolwich Dockyard station at the start. It has to be further than that!
eating/drinking advice would be to eat relatively normally, no pigging out or getting pissed. Keep youselves hydrated and you should be fine.
In general studies suggest that your body has enough energy stores to run for around 16 miles without additional energy intake. however those of you that are going to be on the road for well over two hours might want to consider taking some of the energy drinks on offer round the course to keep you going. Some runners swear by jelly beans as well during a long run as an easy way of getting an energy boost.
personally I tend to get by on my long runs with nothing more than a sip of water around halfway (assuming I am doing a loop via home) but on the race will grab a bit of water from time to time depending on the weather.
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You have to let injuries heal, nothing you can do.
My motto has always been to aim to finish a race rather than it finish me. You have to be able to enjoy it up to a point and listen to your body if there's a problem.
I nearly had to pull out of my first marathon, so I know what it is like.
I also have the memory of when I did a swimathon years back, it was 200 lengths, and I hadn't really trained properly, so after 100 lengths I was totally f***ked. I finished it but on the last 10 lengths I was taking in so much water, there were 2 shallow ends by the time I'd done. I could barely climb out of the pool. Horrible.
Done 5m tonight, but it was probably the hardest one i've done so far. Was uncomfortable from about 300 yds and never got into it. Feet ached, legs heavy, stitch and harder breathing. Running terrified that i'm going to get injured now as well.
Strange though how over time you become mentally stronger and learn to run through it when its not going well.
Done 18m in the last 6 days, and have probably reached the limit my body will allow me to do. If it all goes off tomorrow, i'm certainly one who won't be on his toes !
Have left it to the last minute to commit, because I genuinely wasn't sure that I was going to make the starting line, but I think I'm sort of ready(ish).
My race number is about 7700, and apart from one bruised toenail - picked up while dragging myself round 10 miles near the end of last week - I'm just about in one piece.
I'm doing my own sponsorship page for work purposes etc, but will happily pass on the figure of what I raise to add to to the overall Charlton Life total.
I'll pop along as i'll be passing through.
If you want a team running vest, please whisper TCE. And whisper WSS with your real name and he'll add it to the list. Hopefully you can make the pre-race team photo (details later in the week).
Despite a fairly quick run my legs felt quite heavy on sunday and I fully expect the same today. As AFKA said mentally you are better able to cope with it after the training you have behind you. Come race day you will almost certainly feel the same initially but the atmosphere of being amonst all the other runners will help you get through it.
One other piece of advice is that the likelihood is that it will be a little cold on sunday morning, and you will also quite probably be standing around for a fair bit before the start. If possible try and find an old t-shirt or jumper you are willing to ditch. You can wear this up till the last moment to keep you warm.
Medders, you have my sympathy. I have dropped out of races in the past when I was doing a lot of running. It is a crappy thing to have to do, but your health is more important. I have run races when I shouldn't and know how much damage it can do (I once ran a big cross country race knowing I had a dodgy ankle and had to drop out half way through and missed about two months of training).
Even more crappy when it's for charity, I think that's the most disappointing part for me.
Glass
TCE
Tavern
Me
Medders -
Paul - running mate
WSS
Suzi
DT
So we will have plenty - am thinking 2pm for food roughly. Im going to guess at about 30 people coming? ill ask them how much they think it will cost for that and give you a better idea later but will stick with about 10 quid each.
So please invite friends and family down and we will have more than enough food for all of them and hopefully if weather is nice we can sit outside. They have a covered marquee up there at the moment anyway.
Also if anyone is more hungry they do roast dinners till 3pm.
Ta
There's an update now on the Runtothebeat website: here it is
There seems to be a bit of confusion regarding photo ID on the day. It is not completely necessary to bring photo ID with you on race day but there will be occasions, such as losing your timing chip and/or you race number for picking up your bag that you will need identification. This does not have to be your passport and could be left with a friend or relative that is coming to watch you race.
Hope this helps!
just read on the runtothebeat website that, "pacemakers will be available in each group" I will certainly need one after this ;-)
I'll have my response bag in the car mate, so there'll be oxygen, glucose and the defib should you need it ;-)
Should be ok with that
Lot of dread and nerves, but equally really looking to it at the same time.
Any advice on food, drinks over the next couple of days, pre-race etc ?
Then I look at the map and get scared that it is only 3 or so miles from the o2 to Woolwich Dockyard station at the start. It has to be further than that!
In general studies suggest that your body has enough energy stores to run for around 16 miles without additional energy intake. however those of you that are going to be on the road for well over two hours might want to consider taking some of the energy drinks on offer round the course to keep you going. Some runners swear by jelly beans as well during a long run as an easy way of getting an energy boost.
personally I tend to get by on my long runs with nothing more than a sip of water around halfway (assuming I am doing a loop via home) but on the race will grab a bit of water from time to time depending on the weather.