So .. I have done my training .. a little hit and miss along the way with forced breaks during February and a week in May but this weekend I ran (well that's what I call it) 19k ... so close I can almost see the finish line.
Recently I have discovered a new YouTube channel called The Running Channel and watched one of their uploads "What to expect on race day" youtu.be/8rv84F9Vtm0 - it seemed like a good idea as other than my Santa Run last December this will be my first proper race event. The major take away was nothing new on race day!!
So ...
- I have put off buying new running shoes until after my HM,
- I have done my long runs on a bowl of Porridge as planned for race day
- and played with flap jacks and gels to try and get my fuelling right
But now with the only PM I have ever run under and no chance for a practice run between her resignation on Friday 7th and the Sunday HM should I be concerned!!
So long as the weather stays relatively cool on the day I think I will cope with the change in PM - here's hoping for no other surprises for race day.
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Richard7
Half Marathon
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Ha ha. Concentrate on your running. The peripheral hoo-ha can sort itself out while you hone in on the day itself. Race day is fun! Hang loose, chill. Set out to enjoy yourself. It's another run, You've done loads of them. Porridge is a great start. My go-to breakfast running fuel.
I am racing on Sunday! Just down the road which makes life easier. I will probably walk or hop on the bus if there is one
Good luck with your race day food prep etc. Enjoy your tapering time!
It is fun! I know we are serious about our training and looking after our health etc etc but we're not professionals at the end of the day. I do it for fun, nothing else. Well, 'cept cake perhaps
Thanks Bob - I love the Humans are not limited although my legs need some convincing π. I think time is the key. I remember when 10k was a long run last year and now...! I think mental attitude is so important to keep you going to the very end when it seems tough going π
But you have good pace and have done 19k.Nothing new on race day.Love it.
I was trotting along last year at 10 mins/ km so 3.5 hours solo.ππ€£
Never had music, just my ruck sack with water and fuel and reward every 5k without stopping, was frightened to stopπ in case I would not start, 7x3k round the park plus a little bit, I actually think I counted 1234 for 3.5 hours.Mad as a March hare.But I trotted every step of the way.
π€ deliberately cloaked post - no judgements/hustings/etc just a coincidence that jumped at me π. Looking forward to treating myself to new shoes. π
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