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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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LoungeLizaard

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David_GMetric Marathon

Good luck Sadie! You’ve got matching kit so that’s a start🀣 The weather looks like it might be quite warm so stay hydratedπŸ₯΅πŸ’¦

I’m sure you’ll get round, just take it slow and steady and listen to your bodyπŸ‘ There’s no shame in walking if and when you have to. Just think what it’ll feel like when it’s over and you’re a HM runner!πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ…

I’d arrange something nice to celebrate the achievement too, if I were you🍾πŸ₯‚ Good luck!!☘️☘️

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toDavid_G

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

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roseabiUltramarathon

Good luck!!!!

I like the look of those Bamboo shorts, just been Googling them 😊😊😊

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toroseabi

Thanks roseabi! :-) I find the Bamboo shorts really comfortable, they are my favourite (hence wearing them on HM day! My lucky shorts!) xxx

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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

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply tobackintime

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! πŸ˜‚ x

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backintime10 Milesβ€’ in reply toSadie-runs

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 :D

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply tobackintime

Good plan! When is your race? x

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backintime10 Milesβ€’ in reply toSadie-runs

6 October

odyssea.info/course/paris/

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

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply tobackintime

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. :-)

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backintime10 Milesβ€’ in reply toSadie-runs

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

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GoGo_JoJoUltramarathon

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toGoGo_JoJo

Jo. 😘

Woohoo dearest Sadie! Excited for you. You’ve 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 don’t get round it will be due to the knee- but you can always walk rest of the knee gives way xxx

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply to

Thanks dear Flick. x And those Cloudflyers – 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. πŸ˜‚

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

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply to

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!

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply to

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

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Snuffy_THalf Marathon

Go girl . !

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toSnuffy_T

πŸ˜€ thanks! x

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DeckerUltramarathon

Looking good! Best of luck Sadie!! πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘ŠπŸ’ͺπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toDecker

Thanks Decker! I have gone for tried and tested, comfy running kit. :-)

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DeckerUltramarathonβ€’ in reply toSadie-runs

Always the best way to go πŸ‘πŸΌ

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Stephen_UKHalf Marathon

The kit looks great. Good luck again. What time do you start?

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toStephen_UK

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!

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Stephen_UKHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toSadie-runs

OK. Will be thinking/hoping/sending positive thoughts throughout.

Couchpotato2 profile image
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

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toCouchpotato2

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

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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

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toCouchpotato2

Oh that is such a lovely idea, I will do that! 😍 xxx

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Bluebirdrunner

Lovely kit Sadie...well done on your run-out this morningπŸ‘

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 ! 😊xxx

Good luckπŸ’ͺ

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toBluebirdrunner

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

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ClairecandothisMarathonHalf Marathon

You are ready! That looks a great kit and colour coordinated too! 😊 You can do this. Enjoy it. Exciting πŸ‘πŸ˜ŠπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ xx

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toClairecandothis

Thanks so much, Claire. 😊 The shoes are a bit clashy, but I can live with that! πŸ˜‚ x

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ClairecandothisMarathonHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toSadie-runs

I love that your water pack matches too! And the trainers break it up a bit. 😊πŸ₯° Your lovely half marathon medal will finish your look! πŸ‘ŒπŸ˜œ x

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KatnapMarathon

You will do brilliant I'm sure!

🐱 Katnap 🐱

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toKatnap

Eeeep I hope so Katnap! Thank you. 😘

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon

Crikey Sadie, I’m as excited for you as if I were running it myself! You go girlfriend! πŸ‘ŠπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘πŸ˜€πŸ’ͺ

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

Thanks Cheeky. I am looking forward to it, but equally cannot wait until it’s over! πŸ˜‚ x

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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 πŸ˜³πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toSaskAlliecat

Cheers Sask! I didn’t 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! πŸ‘ xxx

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SaskAlliecatHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toSadie-runs

Plus I'm a bit of a gear junkie πŸ˜†. 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 😳....it is a brand name. This lady likes her gear too much to run naked πŸ˜‚

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toSaskAlliecat

Oh that running belt looks dead fancy! And same – no more running purchases for me this year (well, at least until I get a new job!) xxx

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Mummycav

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

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toMummycav

Aw, Bev, such a lovely message, thank you! 😘 Wish you were coming with me! Eeeeeek! But seriously, I am feeling more excited than scared (for now). Haven’t run a long distance for over 2 weeks now, so will be interesting to see how my body copes. πŸ˜‚ 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 I’ll be okay. One good thing: I have already trained on much of the route, so will be comforted by the familiarity. πŸ‘ Thank you for your unending supporting darling Bev, it means so much. xxx

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Mummycavβ€’ in reply toSadie-runs

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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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toMummycav

😘😘😘

316neil profile image
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 🀣

Rooting for you VBRV!!!!

p.s. I think you'll do just fine

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply to316neil

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ Thanks Neil! (I have actually lost 10Ibs since starting C25K!)

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OldflossAdministrator

Everything crossed...have a Runderful time xxx

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toOldfloss

Thank you dearest Flossie! xxx

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Marathon

Ibuprofen helps. Take some after your first 10k πŸ‘ŒπŸ½

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toTasha99

Is it safe though? I have read reports that advise against that! 😱

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Marathonβ€’ in reply toSadie-runs

Never heard anything myself. I frequently take it so can’t see why there’d be an issue?

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toTasha99

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!

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Tasha99Marathonβ€’ in reply toSadie-runs

I’ve googled it. No issue if it’s 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. I’d 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 πŸ‘πŸ½ I’ll wait til the niggle starts from now on πŸ‘ŒπŸ½ Good luck btw!

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toTasha99

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!) It’s like my body is cycling through every bit that can hurt before the race! πŸ˜‚

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Tasha99Marathonβ€’ in reply toSadie-runs

I’m the same. Been to a new physio today. He reckons mine’s 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.

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backintime10 Milesβ€’ in reply toTasha99

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

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Tasha99Marathonβ€’ in reply tobackintime

Pro what?

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy510 Miles

Good luck flat Sadie. You will do brilliantly in your HM. I can’t see a 🧒 though - I must admit I was glad i was wearing mine in the sun last weekend. Looking forward to seeing your bling πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ…

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toDexy5

Thanks dear Dexy. 😘 I don’t 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

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Dexy510 Milesβ€’ in reply toSadie-runs

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. .......

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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 I’m not trying to get to Langley to play hockey πŸ‘!

Enjoy yourself, and don’t be a hero if your legs play up!

All the best πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸ˜€

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toUpTheStanley

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 don’t worry; I won’t hesitate to stop if I get any major pain. πŸ‘ Happy to walk, nothing to prove! 😁

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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. πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toLavender1962

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! πŸ˜‚ But very good to hear! I expect I will be hyperventilating at the start line! xxx

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O505kHalf Marathon

πŸ˜‰πŸ˜‰β˜˜οΈβ˜˜οΈ good luck!!

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toO505k

Thank you! 😘

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

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply to

Thanks Helen! I love the colour of those socks. 😊 And thank you for your cheers! 😘

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon

Good luck Sadie πŸ€ Whatever happens, you'll look amazing πŸ™‚

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toIrishprincess

And that’s the important thing, right? I want to look cool when I stagger over the finish line. πŸ˜‚ Thanks IP. Getting v. excited now. πŸ™ƒ x

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ChoosingLife

Love your post! Have fun. Did one last weekend and loved it. C25K is a life changer I agree.

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toChoosingLife

Aw, thanks Rach! And well done on your race last week, very glad to hear you enjoyed it. This is my first ever event! 😱

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Richard7Half Marathon

Bon chance πŸ‘

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