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Apr 2018
3:03pm, 17 Apr 2018
207 posts
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Lee78
No more than 7 Chris!
Worryingly my legs have been stiff and sore all week (especially the right knee!).
Never had this during the final taper week and can’t pinpoint what’s wrong?
It’s a similar feeling to the week after the marathon where even walking is hard work!
That and the Sahara desert temperatures expected this week means I may have to drastically change my target time!
Ever since Reading Half Marathon got cancelled my plan has been nothing but a chore (5k PB excluded!)
Fergus/Chris - Are you going to throw the 2 at MP pace in, or just run easy?
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Apr 2018
3:22pm, 17 Apr 2018
733 posts
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Little Miss Happy
Do you have a sports massage booked Lee? If not get on the foam roller if you have one and make sure to do some gentle stretching.
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Apr 2018
3:28pm, 17 Apr 2018
2,434 posts
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FergusG
I'll probably just go easy Chris. As others have said (here, or on the 3:15 thread) this weeks running is more about protecting our mental state of mind than gaining any further physiological benefit. My head will probably be in a better place by knowing that I'm unarguably very well rested on the day, as I've no qualms or nervousness about being able to lock onto and hold Marathon Pace for a couple of miles.
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Apr 2018
3:29pm, 17 Apr 2018
2,435 posts
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FergusG
^Oops. Should've addressed that to Lee, not Chris!
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Apr 2018
4:32pm, 17 Apr 2018
5,101 posts
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postieboy
I'm not missing the constant paranoia of race week one bit, it's the waiting that's the killer.
Best of luck to everyone this weekend. Stick to your race plans and err on the conservative side early on if you dare. I'll be watching out for all of you on Sunday morning from the comfort of my living room.
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Apr 2018
8:11pm, 17 Apr 2018
2,738 posts
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jdarun
paul0, surely a PB is a PB and even knocking off a min or two is quite a big deal for an experienced runner. I certainly find 3 works for me 
And everyone, don’t forget to pour water on your heads. It really helps.
(Not now, silly. I mean during the race.)
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Apr 2018
8:56am, 18 Apr 2018
138 posts
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Fordyboy
Best of luck to everyone racing this weekend. Me and the dog will be cheering you on from our sofa.
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Apr 2018
10:37am, 18 Apr 2018
966 posts
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Chris
Lee - yes I'll be churning out a couple a mp this lunchtime. I think I'll be a sweaty mess when I get back
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Apr 2018
2:01pm, 18 Apr 2018
967 posts
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Chris
7 with 2 @ MP complete.
First mile felt so easy, then I turned and realised I had a nice tail wind
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Apr 2018
2:03pm, 18 Apr 2018
2,438 posts
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FergusG
Feet up now Chris!
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