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[RunBrianRun]

Hello VRBs Just a quick update to let you know that I’ve arrived safely and have declared for my events. Pressure is building to say the least and I didn’t sleep a wink last night. Need to get that sorted as my first race is at 1.40 UK time tomorrow. Must sleep better tonight!

The atmosphere in the centre is amazing. So many lovely people from all over the world. The Kenyan team look amazing! Opening ceremony is tonight but I’m too tired to go.

Lovely sunny weather too which is lovely.

Shame I can’t post any more pictures but I’ll update as I go.

Happy running everyone!

[GTFC Marathon]

All the best RunBrianRun Enjoy this absolutely incredible experience 🙌

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to GTFC]

I’m trying to GTFC. I’m just really tired and anxious atm. It’s very comforting to know that you guys are here supporting me. 🤗

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Thanks for the update, we are all getting excited for you. If you have headphones when I can't sleep I putt a podcast in really quietly, just so I have background drone, helps me go to sleep. Hope you get good sleep tonight x

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks Sue. I will try that later if I’m still struggling to get to sleep. Lovely to know that my VRBs are there cheering me on. 🤗

[misswobble Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

works for me too Sue ! 💤🙂

[Week7 Half Marathon]

What an experience!! Looking forward to hearing all about it. So exciting.

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to Week7]

It’s getting very real now. 😀

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Brian, you have done the hard work; niggles, training and long distance travel. You know that you will give it your best….the only thing you can control now is getting the start right, and that happens tomorrow. Nothing else worth getting wound up about at this stage.

I have been watching Olympic running on iplayer. Might be some inspiration there if you can log in.….certainly diversion !!👍

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thank you BC. 😀 I’ve just done a Pilates video which has really helped. Absolutely right, the hard work is done. Trust me I’ve watched the all the sprint races several times 😂

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to RunBrianRun]

😂 I was watching the marathon stuff; last longer

[misswobble Marathon]

chill out now that you’re checked in etc. Hopefully the grub is good and the beds comfy 😀

After a good night’s sleep 🛌 you’ll be hot to trot 😀🏃‍♂️

Oh yes you will! 💪😁

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Will do MW 👍 Thank you ☺️

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

oooh, so exciting Brian! Savour every minute and just remember that every single bit of training is there and itching to go 🏃‍♂️

Don’t worry too much about the sleep thing. I’ve read that, in the last Olympics, one of our team didn't sleep a wink because her room mate snored all night, but then she got up the next morning and won gold!

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Yes! I need to hear that. Thank you 🙏 My adrenaline level must be very high. I’ll channel it all tomorrow afternoon I’m sure.

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Did you see the italian Olympic swimmer who was sleeping outside in a park as he couldn’t get to sleep in the village as it was too hot and noisy He looked sound asleep in the photo of him kipping on his towel 😀

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Yes I did. I was shocked!! Well at least my room here is cozy and the other Brits are great company. Sadly I’ve been seeded in my heat tomorrow with one of them who is a close mate. We’ll be mortal enemies on the start line tomorrow though as only 2 will qualify outright for the semis and we also have the European champion in with us so he’s practically got one of them already. Gonna be so tense but maybe one of us can go through as a fastest loser

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

No I didn't see that. I heard a few athletes talk about not sleeping well.

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

I found the pic 🙂

Athlete sleeping in park

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Oh wow! He does look fast asleep!

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Not being able to sleep when you know you need to is terrible 😣. Desperate times …….. 😀. Glad he managed to get some peace 😴

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

How very exciting RunBrianRun ! Wishing all the speediest luck. Whatever the outcome, you’re our ⭐️

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

That’s very kind cheeky. Thank you ☺️

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon]

Oh my life, Im nervous for you!! Try and relax if thats at all possible and soak it all in. Good luck, you've got this!!💪

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to Hedgehogs123]

Aww ☺️ thank you hedgehogs! I’ve just applied my bib number in readiness. ☺️

WMAC 2025 Team GB vest

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to RunBrianRun]

🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to RunBrianRun]

Go Brian 🏃‍♂️

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Good luck RunBrianRun ! Be great to hear how you get on 👌🤞💪🏃‍♂️xxx

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Oh wow RunBrianRun , I think I must have missed a post along the way. Are you at a masters Olympics? I wish you speedy running and lots of bling. Do post a pic of you in GB kit!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Eek! (helpful huh? 😍)

Definitely excited for you here. You've got this -the moment you step out on the track you'll know what to do with that excess adrenaline. In the meantime, breathe deeply and visualise our cheers, the finish line and the podium 💪🥇

[RunWillie Marathon]

Cheering for you! RunBrianRun 😍

Remember to even get to the start line is a huge achievement.

[Oldfloss Administrator]

Hope you slept... excitement indeed... WOW !

Simply enjoy...you know what you are doing, and your legs do too.... we will all be right here, running beside you... virtually, thank goodness...!

Go Brian ! x

[drl212]

Best of luck!!! Can't wait to see and hear more about this experience.

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

So exciting! Good luck!🙂

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon]

Aw .... I do hope you have had some good sleep. I should imagine that you have learnt many marginal gains, the term the British cycling team talked of some years back. I expect that every routine, procedure, the preparation steps are all clear in your mind and you will go through them one by one. Here's to all going in a way that is the best you could hope for. 😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thank you so much o61. ☺️

[Katnap Marathon]

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