Went on reconnaissance this morning to find the start line. Getting excited, but also nervous and hoping my ITB can hold out for 21k! xxx
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David_GMetric Marathon
Good luck Sadie! Youβve got matching kit so thatβs a startπ€£ The weather looks like it might be quite warm so stay hydratedπ₯΅π¦
Iβm sure youβll get round, just take it slow and steady and listen to your bodyπ Thereβs no shame in walking if and when you have to. Just think what itβll feel like when itβs over and youβre a HM runner!πββοΈπ
Iβd arrange something nice to celebrate the achievement too, if I were youπΎπ₯ Good luck!!βοΈβοΈ
Thanks David! Yes, the forecast is saying between 18-21 degrees! Thank goodness I have been training in warm weather. Phew. I will take 600ml of Tailwind (which contains carbs and electrolytes), and will stop for a quick swig of water at each water station (there is one every 5km). I hope that will be enough, I am a thirsty runner! I will also take walk breaks every 5km to swig my Tailwind. 
If I make it, I will celebrate with a LONG NAP and b/f making me dinner. That's all I will be up to, I suspect! xxx
roseabiUltramarathon
Good luck!!!!
I like the look of those Bamboo shorts, just been Googling them πππ
Thanks roseabi! I find the Bamboo shorts really comfortable, they are my favourite (hence wearing them on HM day! My lucky shorts!) xxx
backintime10 Miles
you've got this - good idea to do a little walk around to find the start and where everything is.
I have faith that you will be absolutely fine and be bursting to tell us when it is all finished!
I will be checking all day on Sunday for the news
Aw, thank you backintime. I am a bit of a worrier, so knew that having a wee recce before the day would help my nerves. One less thing to worry about on the day! I will of course keep you all posted on this rollercoaster journey of will she or won't she! π x
she will!
I will head next week to check out my 10k route for my Breast Cancer 10K now - it's a great idea for a worry wort like me - I may even run the route 
Good plan! When is your race? x
6 October
it's the 10K route - you might have to scroll down - I'm not sure how "traily" the Vincennes wood is or whether the route is tarmac
Oh not long! But far away enough to get strong and ready! I would definitely go check out the route if you can; you can then see just how traily it is! Looks like a lovely route though.
It's good because the woods make up part of the Paris HM, so it's 2 birds with one stone - a great cause plus a check out of some of the HM route
Woohoo dearest Sadie! Excited for you. Youβve got those Cloudflyers too! Well, I have two pairs, but those are the ones Mr IDS bought me for my birthday.
I totally believe in you. If you donβt get round it will be due to the knee- but you can always walk rest of the knee gives way xxx
Thanks dear Flick. x And those Cloudflyers β I really wasn't sure of the colour when I first got them, but they have totally grown on me! Not keen on the new colours they have recently brought out, too dingy. Might have to go for black for winter. Pffft. Or a different shoe altogether. I have a hankering to try out Saucony.
Thank you for always being so positive and having faith in me. You are right, if the old knee gives up the ghost, I will mince the rest of the course. π
Sxxx
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My other pair are the dark greeny blue, very dull but all they had where I bought them. I fancy black next, but I wish they would do them plain black, not with shite soles. The men get better colours! I tried Saucony when I had my gait tested but they were too boxy for me.
I totally believe in you! Xxx
I've got the dark greeny-blue ones too. They don't excite me. xxx
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I have NO idea how that link arrived in the middle of my reply!
I was baffled, but didn't like to say! x
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LOL! It was in a message I sent Claire. It must have pasted itself in when i hit return
DeckerUltramarathon
Looking good! Best of luck Sadie!! ππΌππͺπββοΈ
Thanks Decker! I have gone for tried and tested, comfy running kit.
Always the best way to go ππΌ
Stephen_UKHalf Marathon
The kit looks great. Good luck again. What time do you start?
Thanks Stephen. All old stuff, all really comfortable! It's a 9:00am start, with incentive to finish by 11:30 if I can, as it's getting hotter as the day goes on!
OK. Will be thinking/hoping/sending positive thoughts throughout.
Couchpotato2Marathon
you look great flat but I'm sure you'll look even better in 3D. Dont worry about ITB, you'll be great x
Thanks CP2! I fill it out rather nicely. A bit too nicely, due to all the carbs I have been stuffing my face with! And thank you for your support. xxx
Couchpotato2Marathon
what's the point in running if it doesnt justify carbs in various forms 
When you have a harder bit be sure to think of us and all our good wishes for your run, we will all be willing you on. Cannot wait to read about it after xx
Oh that is such a lovely idea, I will do that! π xxx
Lovely kit Sadie...well done on your run-out this morningπ
Good idea to check out the details for Sunday, try and sleep well tonight...
You have got this...Sadie-runs, and she does it very well ! πxxx
Good luckπͺ
Thank you loveliest of Jans! And yes, I will be mostly eating and sleeping between now and Sunday! Knees still a bit achy for some reason, but gently stretching regularly now. Thank you for your kind wishes. xxx
ClairecandothisMarathonHalf Marathon
You are ready! That looks a great kit and colour coordinated too! π You can do this. Enjoy it. Exciting πππββοΈπββοΈπββοΈ xx
Thanks so much, Claire. π The shoes are a bit clashy, but I can live with that! π x
I love that your water pack matches too! And the trainers break it up a bit. ππ₯° Your lovely half marathon medal will finish your look! ππ x
KatnapMarathon
You will do brilliant I'm sure!
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Eeeep I hope so Katnap! Thank you. π
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon
Crikey Sadie, Iβm as excited for you as if I were running it myself! You go girlfriend! ππββοΈπππͺ
Thanks Cheeky. I am looking forward to it, but equally cannot wait until itβs over! π x
SaskAlliecatHalf Marathon
Loving the flat Sadie-runs! You're ready and will do great. I was just thinking about all the gear I have to get together for my race together. I'll be posting a flat SaskAlliecat, but I'm a wee bit embarrassed about how much kit I have for my race π³π€·ββοΈ
Cheers Sask! I didnβt include my runderwear or water flasks, but I suspect your race is far more technical than mine and you will need more stuff! Looking forward to seeing Flat SaskAlliecat! π xxx
Plus I'm a bit of a gear junkie π. But I did refrain from buying the naked running belt this year; gotta save something for next year. No, the naked running belt is not for running naked π³....it is a brand name. This lady likes her gear too much to run naked π
Oh that running belt looks dead fancy! And same β no more running purchases for me this year (well, at least until I get a new job!) xxx
Tick tock tick tock....I've got butterflies!!! Omg, I can't believe its finally here...I am excited and nervous and I just want to come with you!!! Make sure you're hydrated coz it's set to be a warm one...and stay focused....if you have to walk, walk because, and these are your words, "if I walk a bit it means I can run further"..most of all Sadie, enjoy it...make it quality time with yourself and your running...I love your outfit picture, i cant see any gremlins there whatsoever....I have got everything crossed for you and I want you to know that I will be with you in spirit, whispering good thoughts in your ear...GO SADIE...You have got this xxxxxxx I have every faith in you xxxxx
Aw, Bev, such a lovely message, thank you! π Wish you were coming with me! Eeeeeek! But seriously, I am feeling more excited than scared (for now). Havenβt run a long distance for over 2 weeks now, so will be interesting to see how my body copes. π Mentally, I trust myself. Physically? Well that will be interesting! Hope too I can cope with the heat! But, have been training all summer in the heat, so maybe Iβll be okay. One good thing: I have already trained on much of the route, so will be comforted by the familiarity. π Thank you for your unending supporting darling Bev, it means so much. xxx
It sounds like your head is def in the right place. Running is a pleasure and something we do because we enjoy it...no matter how far we run...the atmosphere will be amazing and I'm sure you will feed off that...this is what you've been working for, I just know you'll be fine x
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316neil10 Miles
Ooh it's all getting very exciting Sadie-runs ! Looks like you've lost a lot of weight since your profile picture though... should mean you can run faster π€£
Rooting for you VBRV!!!!
p.s. I think you'll do just fine
πππ Thanks Neil! (I have actually lost 10Ibs since starting C25K!)
Tasha99Marathon
Ibuprofen helps. Take some after your first 10k ππ½
Is it safe though? I have read reports that advise against that! π±
Never heard anything myself. I frequently take it so canβt see why thereβd be an issue?
Yeah, lots of people do take it when running, but I heard it constricts blood vessels etc which can be a prob if you have an undiagnosed heart issue? I dunno!
Iβve googled it. No issue if itβs not taken all the time. The issue is when people take it every run. Also, it says no point taking it to preempt pain, just take it when the niggle starts. Iβd have to agree - I took it before a run and still got pain but another time I only took it when the pain started and when I took ibuprofen it went ππ½ Iβll wait til the niggle starts from now on ππ½ Good luck btw!
Thanks Tasha! I may take a couple with me just in case then! Annoyingly, my knees have started to ache now (both of the buggers!) Itβs like my body is cycling through every bit that can hurt before the race! π
Iβm the same. Been to a new physio today. He reckons mineβs all because I have a weak left glutes which causes me to over pronate more on the left than the right which stresses my IT band more on that side.
I was reading about this the other day - seems opinions are mixed, there are articles for and against
I would be interested to read the "pro" articles you found if you still have them
Pro what?
Dexy510 Miles
Good luck flat Sadie. You will do brilliantly in your HM. I canβt see a π§’ though - I must admit I was glad i was wearing mine in the sun last weekend. Looking forward to seeing your bling πββοΈπ
Thanks dear Dexy. π I donβt get on well with hats, but am wearing a buff as a thick hair band, which protects my head. (I also wet it when I get hot, that feels great!) Also forgot to add my sunnies! xxx
Buffs are great. I wear one round my wrist to mo my face en route. Yes sunnies needed this weekend. Mine were steaming up last week - I think proper running ones needed next summer. The spending continues. .......
UpTheStanleyHalf Marathon
All the best Sadie, just checked out the route on the website and can just about visualise most of it - traffic is going to love you, glad Iβm not trying to get to Langley to play hockey π!
Enjoy yourself, and donβt be a hero if your legs play up!
All the best πππ
Thanks so much UTS! You know, apparently only two roads will be closed by police (on a rolling basis); the rest will be run on paths apparently. I was surprised by this! Maybe because there are only around 600 runners? I dunno!
And donβt worry; I wonβt hesitate to stop if I get any major pain. π Happy to walk, nothing to prove! π
Lavender1962Half Marathon
Good luck Sadie! I was super anxious beforehand but as I soon as I started running my nervousness disappeared. Have fun ! Your kit looks great. ππ
Thanks Lavender! I am too busy worrying about how hot it is going to be and how my knee is going to hold up to actually worry about the running 21k! π But very good to hear! I expect I will be hyperventilating at the start line! xxx
Nice outfit Sadie I have those socks and they are very nice. I will be virtually cheering you on. I hope it all goes really well and that you enjoy yourself x
Thanks Helen! I love the colour of those socks. π And thank you for your cheers! π
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon
Good luck Sadie π Whatever happens, you'll look amazing π
And thatβs the important thing, right? I want to look cool when I stagger over the finish line. π Thanks IP. Getting v. excited now. π x
Love your post! Have fun. Did one last weekend and loved it. C25K is a life changer I agree.
Aw, thanks Rach! And well done on your race last week, very glad to hear you enjoyed it. This is my first ever event! π±
Richard7Half Marathon
Bon chance π
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