Last run before GSR ... thank you Garmin

[linda9389]

So this morning I went out for my last run before the race on Sunday. A straightforward, local 5K. I'm finally getting some energy back after three miserable weeks of shingles and coughing and sneezing Garmin also decided to give me a little boost by upping my VO2 max score from 37 (where it has plateaued for weeks now) to 38 after the run this morning - aha, I'll take any confidence boost I can get right now.

I keep telling myself it will be just like the lovely 15k training run in the sunshine along the canal, only with added entertainment. It might have been best part of a month since I've done anything like that, but I did it then and I can do it again!

So all my worrying - and there's lots of it because that is my speciality in life- is currently about logistics. I'm going entirely on my own with no supporters or friends or family running, which complicates things slightly, but I'm a big girl now (or so I keep telling myself). It's also the first time I've entered a race on this scale and it will be the first time I will have attempted to run 10 miles.

All the stuff I have read and learnt here has been invaluable - thanks to everyone who takes the time to write up post-race reports and to answer all the silly questions that have no doubt been asked a million times before. However nervous I get, it's great to think I will 'know' several people around me and I absolutely can't wait for that after-race feeling which is now so tantalisingly close . Good luck to everyone else going, and to everyone running this weekend

[AnnieW55]

You really can do this. Relax and enjoy. Looking forward to your report.

My new hobby horse is just make sure you have you’re phone with you. It’s something I have often not done (even when trail running) and realise now it is a Good Idea (as long as there’s a signal☺️)

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to AnnieW55]

Relax? hmm, not sure that's in my nature.

Enjoy? I really believe I might enjoy it very much

Golly! I hope you had your phone to hand in York

[AnnieW55 in reply to linda9389]

I did. My husband had gone into York and was following me on an app, so he made his way back to the start in time to see me finish - and waited and waited. He was going to come and look for me but didn’t know how far to go😍. I eventually remembered to phone him to say I was delayed 😀 but to meet me in A&E

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to AnnieW55]

It must have been a nightmare for you both. Thank goodness for technology though.

[Sqkr Half Marathon]

I love going to events by myself best of all, I find them less stressful because I can focus on just me 😁 I'm looking forward to hearing all about it! 😊

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Sqkr]

I can definitely see the advantage of being on my own. I won't be falling out with anyone anyway

[LittleNell83]

Good luck! I am sure you will do amazingly. I am nervous but looking forwards to it x

[misswobble Marathon]

Good luck. It’ll be a blast. At least you won’t have anyone else to please 😃

I didn’t tell family,,except my niece, when I was doing a ten mile race. I just went of off on my own and did it. It was great. I thought it was 10k though ☺️ 😃

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Haha. That's so funny, but probably didn't feel it at the time. OH and I planned a five day cycling trip in Ireland years ago using Michelin maps. Booked off the beaten track guest houses in advance. We thought all michelin maps were in km having only previously used them in France! Our 60km day 1 turned out to be 60 miles! We just got there in time for dinner. No online apps for creating routes back then 😂😂😂

[misswobble Marathon in reply to linda9389]

😁😁😁. Did you’re husband keep saying “how much further?” 😤

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Haha. We spent a lot od time going backwards and forwards looking for a right hand turn that was actually further on. Eventually we realised what we'd done. Duhhh! Thank goodness we didn't have kids with us 😳

[Whatsapp Half Marathon]

Good luck Linda. All the hard work and preperation done now, so its just time for those pesky gremilns to have their fun. You'll have a blast!!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Whatsapp]

I've started to feel all excited today - feel like a big kid - those gremlins need to back off 😂😂😂

[Madge50 Marathon]

Ooohhhh! You’re going to have a great time, go, enjoy, and report back here, looking forward to seeing the bling 🏅🏃‍♀️

Mx

[Lorijay]

Have a great time Linda, you will be brilliant!! Just enjoy the excitement, prep done, bring it on!! Will be cheering you on

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Lorijay]

Thank you

[Hidden]

I am travelling across tomorrow and staying in a guest house near the start. My family are staying home as the trio of kids become little toads at such events so sadly no cheering for me on Sunday. I am in the white zone but will be dropping back to buddy up with a club runner. I am hoping to enjoy this one with all the music and entertainment.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Hidden]

It does sound like it should be a great atmosphere. I will be in the green wave which is definitely where I belong I won't know anyone cheering, but I figure that saves me having to look out for anyone I think there will be plenty of noise anyway . Have a fabulous weekend

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

The atmosphere should be fab Linda! I am currently swinging between excitement and nerves(!) - will be glad once we are down there and parked up. Have a great day and best of luck!🙂

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

You too

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Have a great day runfasterdoyle! Enjoy! I am running alone this time, although my husband will be there to cheer me on...somewhere!🙂

[Hidden in reply to Sandraj39]

I am packing and leaving later today. Have a fantastic run and enjoy the day. Hope you manage to find hubs along the way 😉

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Haha. I'm baking and wondering how @rasouski enjoyed her HM just down the road from me - anything to put off packing!