TailChaser's HM Training Diary - Week 18

[TailChaser]

If you can't have a number then make one yourself! Thanks to Virtual Racing UK I have a bib number, and thanks to some very old iron on labels it is now on my shirt, so...I think I'm ready...are you ever ready? It feels to me like having children, you are never really ready until you've done it.

I'm not going to do my big rambling post because I may do a bigger one next week, but this is it...Easter Sunday. Yesterday I did 15km, and it was hard but it was warm and I was overdressed. I did a sprint finish at the end, so it couldn't have been that hard could it? And I've recovered well.

This needs to be done before the sunbathers get us locked down.

Take care everyone xxx

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon]

If you are able to tell me your route and timings I will come out to cheer ( social distancing of course)

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to Shake-and-run]

Of course! Thank you!! I think it may be an adaption of what we did yesterday. I'll let you know 😁

[Windoze Half Marathon]

Go go Tails!!

[Oldfloss Administrator]

Go go go...xxxx

[Decker Ultramarathon]

You are ready Tails! Go go!! 🏃‍♀️ 💨

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

You've got this! The hard work is done, now to enjoy it. Easter Sunday? Right, I'll be loud and I'll be enthusiastic! I'll be on the start line with a cheer and a few positive thoughts for you (you've heard them all before - you'll recognise them); I'll be there around 16/17k to give your legs a boost and your mind a distraction - you won't miss me because I'll be making so much noise; and I'll be about 300m from the finish line screaming at you to pick those feet up and sprint for the finish. I'll leave you in peace then to bask in the warm glow of a massive achievement. You go girl!

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thank you so much Linda, you’ve been such an inspiration whilst I’ve been doing this. It’ll be fantastic to have you in my head shouting me on when it gets tough. I can do this 💪💪🤗👍xx

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

Just ask JaoJao - I do make a lot of noise 😂🤪🙉

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to linda9389]

😂😂😂

[JaoJao in reply to linda9389]

Haha! Yes! Always ready and waiting for me at the finish line with her camera at the ready! I’m so blessed to have met Linda on this journey ❤️

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to JaoJao]

Likewise lovely RRB 😍

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to JaoJao]

She is very fab JJ 😍

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Exciting TC, I got a little flutter of 🦋 for you. 😀

You’ll absolutely smash that HM. You’ve trained and trained. You’re tenacious and nothing in your power will stop you making the distance. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Sunbathers, get a grip. TC needs this, and we want someone to cheer on! 🎉

We’ll be looking out for your triumphant post at the weekend. I hope you have plenty of Easter eggs lined up to demolish afterwards! 🐣

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

There’s an idea cheeky, I’d better get some (more) chocolate in! Thank you 😊🤗

[Granspeed]

Ace running top! I’ll be sure to recognise you now as you flash past my virtual cheering stand. Think I’ll try to get near the finish, as I love to see that lift as the runners come in sight of the end. Hurray, hurray. 👏🏼🎉 Be sure to tell us your start time so I can time it right. 😄👍

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to Granspeed]

Will do Granspeed. Thank you 🤗 We’re intending to get up early for it...whether that happens is another matter 😂

[Granspeed in reply to TailChaser]

It’s the thought that counts ... so they say. 😄🤣

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Looks fab! You've done the training, your legs are ready and your head is in the right place. We’ll all be cheering you on, so good luck 🍀 run strong and finish with a whopping big smile. You’ll be epic 🏃‍♀️💪🙂 x

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks for all your support throughout this IP! I’m really looking forward to hitting 20k and that adrenaline surge! 👍👍👍💪😍

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Fantabulous TailChaser. I know how important this is to you, and you are going to smash it. Have a great run - we will all be cheering you on. Don’t forget your jelly babies....🏃🏻‍♀️👏🏻👏🏻

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Oh yes Dexy, they are ready and waiting in the drawer. I’ve been very good and not opened them 😊x

[Katnap Marathon]

And that 15k was around your stretch target speed! Just slow down a bit if its a struggle on the day.

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to Katnap]

I’ll try 😍