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On the couch watching the London Marathon 2019

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Amazing people, amazing atmosphere, absolutely mezmerizing. Was sorely tempted to put in for the ballot when it was announced just now, had to sit on my hands so as not to pick up the iPad and log on...but with a sore right ITB from just doing a 10K perhaps it would be a step too far. Probably????? ;)

Happy running everyone.

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AlMorr profile image
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I also gave been watching it on TV, not the main channel but the runners coming in at the finishing line, it's on the Red Button, with the time, the screen is split into 4 parts, if I have the sound up, you can hear the spectators congratulating the runners, the most common two words I hear are WELL DONE. 😊 πŸƒ

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Beachcomber66Graduate10

You have a long time to think about it Gran4z; who knows what next year will bring? I couldn't run a year ago today! Just off for my mandatory slow 5k after my intervals spectacle! Hope my legs have are listening. 🐌🐌🐌

Gran4z profile image
Gran4zGraduate10β€’ in reply toBeachcomber66

Hey BC, I'm curious about the intervals you do. Is there an app? or do you just wing it?

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66Graduate10β€’ in reply toGran4z

It is called JogRunSprint, an iPhone app which Dexy5 told me about; warning this app could be life changing...legs develop a mind of their own. It is really simple, and free. It just times a series of 30 second jog, 20 second run and 10 second sprint. You can set the number of repeats you want to do. It also builds in 2 minute walks, but I just slowly jog through them. I took it slowly on the first attempt and added a bit of oomph second time around...as in every new thing, taking it carefully is the key.😊

Granspeed profile image
GranspeedGraduate10β€’ in reply toBeachcomber66

I got it too, from the same post, and it’s really easy to use. Just be sure you’re really well warmed up - the intervals are more testing than it looks like at first - at least for me! πŸ€ͺ

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy5Graduate10β€’ in reply toGranspeed

Ooh Granspeed, JogRunSprint can change your life. Think of the first time as a rehearsal. Jog is really slow, run is parkrun pace, sprint is go for it greyhound. Have fun.

Gran4z profile image
Gran4zGraduate10β€’ in reply toDexy5

Looking forward to it - I think πŸ™ƒπŸ™‚

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66Graduate10β€’ in reply toGran4z

Oh, I forgot. I set a 10 minute warm up period (jogging) before the intervals start...more Dexy advice.πŸ‘

Gran4z profile image
Gran4zGraduate10β€’ in reply toBeachcomber66

Great, I will check it out - and warning appreciated! Mind you I think my legs already have minds of their own, they keep getting out of bed in the morning long before I’m at all ready or keen to follow πŸ˜‚.

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksGraduate10β€’ in reply toGran4z

I’ve used JogRunSprint Gran4z - and I can confirm it’s mighty hard word, but lots and lots of fun (when it’s over!) πŸ˜…πŸ˜…

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Didn’t it look like the best fun ever? I know a marathon is way beyond my capabilities ...... but to be able to take part in an event like that must be fabulous. ❀️

I had a friend running it for the first time today. I can’t wait to hear how she got on! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

Gran4z profile image
Gran4zGraduate10β€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

But the thing is...is it beyond us? When we started C25k we could hardly run 60s, and now lots of us do 10K. So is it really beyond our abilities πŸ™ƒ? My right leg says no...but with care, good training, physio, cross training maybe we could. What do you think?

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Graduate10β€’ in reply toGran4z

Enter the ballot. Build up to a half over the next 6 months. When you find out if you’re in, in October, you’ll be in a great position to go up to full if needs be.

Most people don’t get in but fingers crossed 🀞🏽

I’ve entered too πŸ‘πŸ½

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksGraduate10β€’ in reply toTasha99

That makes lots of sense, and yes it’s very tempting ....... πŸ˜…

Gran4z profile image
Gran4zGraduate10β€’ in reply toTasha99

Have you? Brave! I feel tempted, having vowed only last week that I'd never do a marathon :)

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksGraduate10β€’ in reply toGran4z

I have my first 10k race next weekend. I’ll see how I get on running in a massive crowd - if I come back all elated, I might just enter! (And I’m pretty sure I will! πŸ˜…)

I’m typing this thinking how bonkers that sounds, but I have to admit it looked utterly amazing today. Can you imaging how it would feel running in that iconic race? 😍

Btw, my friend did it in 4hr 2mins. She’s over the moon!

Sandraj39 profile image
Sandraj39Graduate10β€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

Sorry for jumping in but if you are tempted, don't delay - the ballot closes at 5pm on Friday 3 May!

Gran4z profile image
Gran4zGraduate10β€’ in reply toSandraj39

Jump in, that's brilliant, :) its good...have you entered the ballot? I'm so tempted ... nothing to loose really.

Sandraj39 profile image
Sandraj39Graduate10β€’ in reply toGran4z

I have - couldn't resist!

Gran4z profile image
Gran4zGraduate10β€’ in reply toSandraj39

I did too - just couldn't stop myself πŸ˜³πŸ˜±πŸ˜‚

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksGraduate10β€’ in reply toSandraj39

Does it? Oh wow, I’ve been watching the coverage and feel so tempted. πŸ˜³πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

Gran4z profile image
Gran4zGraduate10β€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

Wow, your friend did amazingly well.

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksGraduate10β€’ in reply toGran4z

She did amazingly well, she’s so pleased with her time! πŸ‘πŸŽ‰

Gran4z profile image
Gran4zGraduate10β€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

I did 10K on at the Brighton Marathon weekend. My first, was amazing...anxious before, worried about the crowd, not the running...that was O.K. except for the boring ITB strain.

So good luck with the 10K next week...but the ballot closes on 3rd May so better go for it now!! Think I shall! Must be bonkers!

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksGraduate10β€’ in reply toGran4z

Have you entered? If you have I will! OMG!!!! πŸ˜…πŸ˜…πŸ˜…

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksGraduate10β€’ in reply toGran4z

I just entered! πŸ˜…πŸ˜… I have officially lost the plot! I should run for the Snail Appreciation Society! 🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌

Gran4z profile image
Gran4zGraduate10β€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

Seems like we've all lost the plot simultaneously πŸ˜‚πŸ™ƒπŸŽ‰, we've all gone and entered the London Marathon 2020! This is totally bonkers 😳. Fun though!

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksGraduate10β€’ in reply toGran4z

Unbelievable! πŸ˜…πŸ˜…

Katiepops profile image
KatiepopsGraduate10β€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

I really hope there is such a thing! I want to run for them too! πŸŒπŸŒπŸŒπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸŒπŸŒ

Gran4z profile image
Gran4zGraduate10β€’ in reply toKatiepops

They’re a great cause to run for - here’s to all those πŸŒπŸŒπŸŒπŸŒπŸ˜‚ I’ve been running for them a long time now, and I know they are very appreciative πŸ˜‚. Happy running 🌻

Laurzmum profile image
LaurzmumGraduate10

I watched my sister run it a few years ago and spectating was amazing so cant imagine the buzz you get running. Go for it πŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈ#believe

Gran4z profile image
Gran4zGraduate10β€’ in reply toLaurzmum

Really...well I'm going for it! Signed up for the ballot. That's 3 of us this evening, Sandraj39, Cheekychipmunks and me! How about you? You could join us. It's fun...possibly 😎

Laurzmum profile image
LaurzmumGraduate10β€’ in reply toGran4z

Not sure β€˜fun’ is the word I’d use. !!! Hmmm ??? Not sure πŸ€”πŸ˜¬

Gran4z profile image
Gran4zGraduate10β€’ in reply toLaurzmum

Think β€˜fun’ isn’t the right choice of word to describe the event, in all honesty πŸ˜‚. Think it’s a touch of madness ! πŸ™ƒ

Deals1 profile image
Deals1Graduate10

Yay!! Go u!! 🀞🀞.

Gran4z profile image
Gran4zGraduate10β€’ in reply toDeals1

Thanks Deals1 - you going to join us? πŸ™‚πŸŒ» think I must be bonkers...😎

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksGraduate10β€’ in reply toGran4z

Come on Deals! Can we tempt you? πŸ˜€πŸ˜€

Deals1 profile image
Deals1Graduate10β€’ in reply toGran4z

No. U have ages!! πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸƒ

johnm12 profile image
johnm12Graduate10

If you watch the elite start, there's a young man in pink shorts running with the top guys for the first mile. He's my sons housemate. He set a marathon pb of 2.33 and got himself on the telly!

Gran4z profile image
Gran4zGraduate10β€’ in reply tojohnm12

Wow, that's fantastic, definitely elite πŸ‘. Congratulations to him please from an awe filled aged jogger! πŸ™‚

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