Race Prep!

[SkiMonday]

It’s the Friday afternoon of race weekend!

I went out for a recovery run on Thursday evening and had originally planned a (short) speed run for this morning followed by the compulsory Friday afternoon pub visit. As it turned out, the forecast for today was “wet” so we weren’t over enthused about the pub visit. Hence, I got up really late today (I don’t work on Fridays). This meant that there wasn’t really enough time for both the run and the pub so I opted to abandon the run. I reckon that there’s very little to be gained from a speed run at this point; besides, I’m planning on a (gentle) ParkRun tomorrow and I’ve been tapering for four weeks now.

I’ve figured out most of the logistics for Sunday. My aim for Saturday is to take it easy, hydrate well and get to bed early (I’m planning on a 4:30 start for Sunday).

No idea how my race will go, I’ll find out on Sunday!

[MissUnderstanding Half Marathon]

Really good luck to you! Sounds like you’re well prepared-hopefully the weather will be smiling on you for Sunday! Looking forward to the race report!

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thanks MU

The forecast is currently showing some rain mid-race. Hopefully, this will have changed by Sunday. Although a bit of rain shouldn't really make much difference.

How's your recovery going?

[MissUnderstanding Half Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

Things are going well thanks! I found a great physio who has given me a load of exercises to do, plus some (horrendous!) massages. I can have a gentle run for the first time tomorrow and see how it goes. Nothing like a parkrun for me…probably only ten or fifteen minutes depending on whether things feel good or not but I can’t wait!

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Great to see you're on the mend MU.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Go SM! 🏃‍♂️ You’ll ace that race and we can’t wait to hear how you get on. Nice and easy does it at PR tomorrow! 😇

[Katnap Marathon]

Fingers crossed! I'm sure you will do well on the big day.

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Good luck SM 🍀

I’m already looking forward to your race report 🍿

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Working on it...

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

I love that a Friday afternoon pub visit is a compulsory part of Sunday race prep 😀, though less impressed that rain is enough to knock that into touch 😀Good luck on Sunday. I bet you smash it 😊

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

Ah. It was the run that I abandoned due to rain (and failing to get ready in time). Pub visit still went ahead.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

For some reason that makes me feel so much better 😍😍😍 (not sure I should admit that)

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

😂😂😂

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Sending best wishes, good luck and strong legs

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon]

You’ve done the work. You’ve got this. Good luck 👍

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Good luck for Sunday!🙂

[Freecloud Marathon]

That's an early start alright.

Best of luck! I hope you finish well within the time you have no idea of 😁.

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to Freecloud]

Thanks Freecloud. In the end, I was a bit quicker than that. Working on a race report now.

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon]

Is a pub visit a compulsory part of race day preparation? I missed that in the manuals (not that I read them). I know someone who likes a Guinness post run, but need to research more about the benefits of a small libation before a run….. perhaps I could do a trial???

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to Shake-and-run]

Could be worth trying. The pub visit is compulsory for every Friday! This just happened to be a marathon weekend.

[misswobble Marathon]

all the best for tomorrow 👍💪🙂. Have fun 🏃‍♂️

[Dendev75 Half Marathon]

The very best of luck to you, you’ve done the hard work and trained well so you’ve got this. Enjoy! 🏁