London Marathon 2020

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jennywren Oct 2020 2:42pm, 1 Oct 2020 15,842 posts	0 jennywren I’m walking mine in 4 different loops, with company for 3 of them and one alone. I’m anticipating it taking a very long time but hopefully some comfort/food/tea breaks back at home will make it bearable!
EvilPixie Oct 2020 2:43pm, 1 Oct 2020 18,987 posts	0 EvilPixie :-D
Velociraptor Oct 2020 2:43pm, 1 Oct 2020 48,905 posts	0 Velociraptor One of my options is nine 2.6 mile laps plus out and back from home, to be like the elites, but I haven't trained for short laps. I took a look at the road surfaces for a slightly longer and prettier lap on my bike this morning. The advantage would be that I could ask family for support out on the course and they'd know where to look for me.
EvilPixie Oct 2020 2:44pm, 1 Oct 2020 18,988 posts	0 EvilPixie I kinda like the hourly 1+m runs but shant be doing that
Fizz :-) Oct 2020 2:47pm, 1 Oct 2020 4,394 posts	0 Fizz :-) I have a loop. I think it’s 8 miles. I’m going to extend the first one, as I can’t see me wanting to extend the last one! WW is doing the middle loop with me, but I can go home (with a short detour) if necessary. I don’t want to stop unless I absolutely have to, as I’m unlikely to start again!
Velociraptor Oct 2020 2:48pm, 1 Oct 2020 48,906 posts	0 Velociraptor I wouldn't go within a country mile of the hourly run strategy and have nothing but respect for those who do.
Spideog Oct 2020 2:48pm, 1 Oct 2020 681 posts	0 Spideog When I ran my solo virtual London back in April I did a course so that I did go past home, but early on on the route so that I'd not be susceptible to ideas of dropping out and then used that to pick up the Camelbak at that point. Think it was about 8miles in as I knew I'd be fine going that far without sustenance (although less than ideal) but the benefits of not carrying litres of water for the full distance outweighed anything to be gained by sipping a few gulps in the early miles.
DocM Oct 2020 2:51pm, 1 Oct 2020 37,266 posts	0 DocM i considered the loops coming back home, but id only get sucked into domestic chores while i was at home
Fizz :-) Oct 2020 2:52pm, 1 Oct 2020 4,396 posts	0 Fizz :-) I’m only carrying about 750 ml. Although WW could bring me more if I need it, I guess.
jennywren Oct 2020 2:53pm, 1 Oct 2020 15,843 posts	0 jennywren I’m not confident I’ll finish but a few days ago I didn’t even think I’d start. We’ll see.