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divine · 17-03-2012, 07:40

Just about to leave for my 'Brutal 10'

cannot wait for this to be over

divine · 17-03-2012, 15:11

Ouch.

That hurt.

I've not seen such bloody massive hills in all my life, I wasn't expecting to have to literally crawl up some of them using my hands!

The atmosphere was nice though, with the MOD training grounds next to us, constant background gunfire and explosions

semi-pro waster · 17-03-2012, 16:53

Congratulations on completing the run.

divine · 17-03-2012, 17:25

Just seen the provisional results :P

220th out of 221 in the mens category and 416th out of 428 overall!

My time was 1h27m15s, which i'm fairly happy with considering I only started running in any shape or form around mid January!

jmc41 · 17-03-2012, 20:02

Congrats

Not one for me, prefer the more normal runs!

jmc41 · 17-03-2012, 23:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBx

The weather yes looks crap, but to be honest I would prefer that to sun. Whenever I go out I seem to automatically put all of my clothes on lol. So should be ok.

I actually think Ashby 20 is going to be harder than the London Marathon!!! Its two loops - not a fan of loops and hilly (according to Coach). Still, it will do me the world of good in prep

Not long to go now, good luck - hope it goes well and isn't too terrible weather wise. Looks like it'll be pretty chilly, just remember it'll feel warmer! Maybe Coach can grab a layer off you a few miles in :P

jmc41 · 19-03-2012, 09:35

Well that was fun, thought I should post that I did indeed complete the 15 miles.
Bit miserable though, drizzle most of the most and cold; started at 6C and went down to 5C by 12pm. That was without the wind-chill taking it down to 2-3C of course.

Darn hard work, very different to just a few miles less; but I had done two hard runs Tues/Thurs so hopefully with a taper I can run at 30s/mile faster (hmmm) in two weeks.

We'll see. Calves very sore again today

BBx · 22-03-2012, 11:02

Woooooo!

Sorry for the late update!

Ashby 20
Well, on the drive to the start of the race it was SLEETING which I wasn't best pleased about, but it quickly turned into light rain and stopped totally about 2miles in. Then it was sunshine!

I did indeed strip at 1 mile

hee hee.. my supporters were brilliant

even through taunts of 'I could run faster than that backwards' (19.70miles).

The course was 2x 10mile laps. The last one seemed 'faster' than the first one. At the end of the second one I remembered the lovely downhill start that we had - which could only mean that I had a lovely uphill to contend with in the last 2miles.

The last bit (I usually sprint finish) was in the rec ground so very and sprinting wasn't an option, but despite that I managed the whole thing in:

3hrs 17mins 35 secs

Which I am extremely pleased with

considering it took me the same amount of time to do my 18.5 miles in a couple of weeks ago!

Gutted I couldn't run it with Coach

but was SOOO glad that we went out the week before for a 10mile road run in prep - was very surreal sharing roads with cars, dead rats and I also saw a man poo

lol.

The water stations were totally fantastic.... they had bottles AND cups, gels and sweeties and chocolates - really well organised... the only downside is no medal

I like collecting the medals... you DO get a good goody bag after (no leaflets just food!) and a sweatshirt - apparently famed and tbh more likely to wear this more than my medal... but I like collecting medals!!! lol

Found out that there was a 20mile road race near where my parents live on the same day... checked the route when I got home and its FOUR laps of road.. and there was me whinging about 2!!! I made the right choice I think!

Was aching pretty much Sunday and Monday (had the day off in which I went to visit the CEO of my charity and visit some of the kids in hospital - will update my Marathon thread later with more details). Wasn't knees, but was leg muscles and walking downstairs wasn't too much fun. Glad it wasn't the knees.

Was instructed by Coach to do a 4m and a 6m this week. So felt ok on the tuesday and did the 4m then and running home tonight.

The next time I will be on a start line will be the big day! *gulp*

BB x

Tues: 4miles - 40mins

Kitten · 22-03-2012, 12:34

It's a month today isn't it? Wish we'd known you were going to be in t'Midlands, we'd have come to cheer you on

jmc41 · 22-03-2012, 14:56

Great going BBx. Stupid people, bet the bloke (gotta be a bloke) saying he could go faster backwards couldn't run 20 miles!

That time is not too shabby either! Sub 10 miles and rolls out to a 4.5h marathon (10:20 miles). Is that your target? Obviously last 6 miles is a much bigger task but sure you'll do it.

Hope cooler (but not snow) weather holds for April 1st and 22nd! Miserable as 2-3C and rain was it was better than 15C and sunny (felt like 25!) The weekend before.

17-03-2012, 07:40	#1491
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	Just about to leave for my 'Brutal 10' cannot wait for this to be over __________________

17-03-2012, 15:11	#1492
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	Ouch. That hurt. I've not seen such bloody massive hills in all my life, I wasn't expecting to have to literally crawl up some of them using my hands! The atmosphere was nice though, with the MOD training grounds next to us, constant background gunfire and explosions __________________

17-03-2012, 16:53	#1493
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	Congratulations on completing the run. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

17-03-2012, 17:25	#1494
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	Just seen the provisional results :P 220th out of 221 in the mens category and 416th out of 428 overall! My time was 1h27m15s, which i'm fairly happy with considering I only started running in any shape or form around mid January! __________________

22-03-2012, 12:34	#1499
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	It's a month today isn't it? Wish we'd known you were going to be in t'Midlands, we'd have come to cheer you on __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

17-03-2012, 20:02	#1495
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	Congrats Not one for me, prefer the more normal runs!

19-03-2012, 09:35	#1497
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	Well that was fun, thought I should post that I did indeed complete the 15 miles. Bit miserable though, drizzle most of the most and cold; started at 6C and went down to 5C by 12pm. That was without the wind-chill taking it down to 2-3C of course. Darn hard work, very different to just a few miles less; but I had done two hard runs Tues/Thurs so hopefully with a taper I can run at 30s/mile faster (hmmm) in two weeks. We'll see. Calves very sore again today

22-03-2012, 11:02	#1498
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	Woooooo! Sorry for the late update! Ashby 20 Well, on the drive to the start of the race it was SLEETING which I wasn't best pleased about, but it quickly turned into light rain and stopped totally about 2miles in. Then it was sunshine! I did indeed strip at 1 mile hee hee.. my supporters were brilliant even through taunts of 'I could run faster than that backwards' (19.70miles). The course was 2x 10mile laps. The last one seemed 'faster' than the first one. At the end of the second one I remembered the lovely downhill start that we had - which could only mean that I had a lovely uphill to contend with in the last 2miles. The last bit (I usually sprint finish) was in the rec ground so very and sprinting wasn't an option, but despite that I managed the whole thing in: 3hrs 17mins 35 secs Which I am extremely pleased with considering it took me the same amount of time to do my 18.5 miles in a couple of weeks ago! Gutted I couldn't run it with Coach but was SOOO glad that we went out the week before for a 10mile road run in prep - was very surreal sharing roads with cars, dead rats and I also saw a man poo lol. The water stations were totally fantastic.... they had bottles AND cups, gels and sweeties and chocolates - really well organised... the only downside is no medal I like collecting the medals... you DO get a good goody bag after (no leaflets just food!) and a sweatshirt - apparently famed and tbh more likely to wear this more than my medal... but I like collecting medals!!! lol Found out that there was a 20mile road race near where my parents live on the same day... checked the route when I got home and its FOUR laps of road.. and there was me whinging about 2!!! I made the right choice I think! Was aching pretty much Sunday and Monday (had the day off in which I went to visit the CEO of my charity and visit some of the kids in hospital - will update my Marathon thread later with more details). Wasn't knees, but was leg muscles and walking downstairs wasn't too much fun. Glad it wasn't the knees. Was instructed by Coach to do a 4m and a 6m this week. So felt ok on the tuesday and did the 4m then and running home tonight. The next time I will be on a start line will be the big day! gulp BB x Tues: 4miles - 40mins

22-03-2012, 14:56	#1500
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	Great going BBx. Stupid people, bet the bloke (gotta be a bloke) saying he could go faster backwards couldn't run 20 miles! That time is not too shabby either! Sub 10 miles and rolls out to a 4.5h marathon (10:20 miles). Is that your target? Obviously last 6 miles is a much bigger task but sure you'll do it. Hope cooler (but not snow) weather holds for April 1st and 22nd! Miserable as 2-3C and rain was it was better than 15C and sunny (felt like 25!) The weekend before.