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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Good luck Sadie! You’ve got matching kit so that’s a start🤣 The weather looks like it might be quite warm so stay hydrated🥵💦
I’m sure you’ll get round, just take it slow and steady and listen to your body👍 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!🏃♀️🏅
I’d arrange something nice to celebrate the achievement too, if I were you🍾🥂 Good luck!!☘️☘️
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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Good luck!!!!
I like the look of those Bamboo shorts, just been Googling them 😊😊😊
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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! 😂 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.
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
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. 😂
Sxxx
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
I have NO idea how that link arrived in the middle of my reply!
I was baffled, but didn't like to say! x
LOL! It was in a message I sent Claire. It must have pasted itself in when i hit return
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Looking good! Best of luck Sadie!! 👍🏼👊💪🏃♀️
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The kit looks great. Good luck again. What time do you start?
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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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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
Lovely kit Sadie...well done on your run-out this morning👍
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 luck💪
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You are ready! That looks a great kit and colour coordinated too! 😊 You can do this. Enjoy it. Exciting 👍😊🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️ xx
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Crikey Sadie, I’m as excited for you as if I were running it myself! You go girlfriend! 👊🏃♀️👍😀💪
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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 😳🤷♀️
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! 👍 xxx
Plus I'm a bit of a gear junkie 😆. 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 😂
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! 😘 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. 😂 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. 👍 Thank you for your unending supporting darling Bev, it means so much. xxx
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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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Ibuprofen helps. Take some after your first 10k 👌🏽
Is it safe though? I have read reports that advise against that! 😱
Never heard anything myself. I frequently take it so can’t see why there’d 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!
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 👍🏽 I’ll wait til the niggle starts from now on 👌🏽 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!) It’s like my body is cycling through every bit that can hurt before the race! 😂
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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 🏃♀️🏅
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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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 🏑!
Enjoy yourself, and don’t be a hero if your legs play up!
All the best 😀👍😀
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. 👍 Happy to walk, nothing to prove! 😁
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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. 😊👍
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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Good luck Sadie 🍀 Whatever happens, you'll look amazing 🙂
Love your post! Have fun. Did one last weekend and loved it. C25K is a life changer I agree.
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Bon chance 👍