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Oct 2017
1:02pm, 7 Oct 2017
800 posts
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Shortcut Cam
Good luck to those at Chester. Certainly been busy on the page for several weeks. Whilst i’m here, Manchester or Milton Keynes? Can’t decide for next spring.
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Oct 2017
1:08pm, 7 Oct 2017
2,967 posts
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larkim
Interesting Baz, I'd not spotted that the end had changed since 2015 when I did the metric. I know the start has been moved forward for less grass but thought they'd extended the run up and through the town by enough to avoid having to move the finish line.
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Oct 2017
1:20pm, 7 Oct 2017
11,941 posts
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Bazoaxe
You enter the racecourse as before and run a short bit then turn left and have a long finish straight into the centre of the racecourse. . Albeit they didn't yet have the finish line set up so it might not be as far and part of it is the area beyond the finish.
Thanks for all the good wishes and to all fellow racers this weekend run well and stick to your plan.
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Oct 2017
1:27pm, 7 Oct 2017
2,969 posts
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larkim
Recipe for getting the mile markers wrong then if there's subtle changes. A good reason not to use manual lapping?
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Oct 2017
4:21pm, 7 Oct 2017
2,333 posts
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K5 Gus
Really rooting for you Baz, HappyG and larks tomorrow at Chester - hope the weather is kind and the running gods are smiling on all 3 of you.
Cam - not done MK, but can recommend Manchester if you're looking for a flat, fast and well supported marathon.
I survived my hill race without injuring myself today. 68 mins of mud, lung bursting effort and average HR of 173, think I need to take it easy for next 7 days now !
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Oct 2017
4:28pm, 7 Oct 2017
11,942 posts
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Bazoaxe
Sounds horrifically enjoyable gus. What's you max hr? That would be half marathon to 10k effort level for me
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Oct 2017
4:39pm, 7 Oct 2017
2,334 posts
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K5 Gus
I use a maxHR of 185, but have not reached that level for a couple of years. I averaged 176 at the 10k a few weeks ago.
A nice easy 13 for me tomorrow morning, then back to hopefully read all the glory stories from Chester
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Oct 2017
7:16pm, 7 Oct 2017
2,970 posts
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larkim
Plans to arrive nice and early and sit in the car now scuppered - car park closed due to the wet weather today.
Minor inconvenience but a bit of a shame.
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Oct 2017
7:30pm, 7 Oct 2017
3,939 posts
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clare1976
Just checked in to see if you'd seen that Larkim, just saw it on their fb page. Don't panic I'm sure there are plenty of options. If it's as wet as that suggests makes sure you look out for the blue shoe covers they provide at the start so you don't get wet feet before you start (but obvs remember to take them off before you run 😂)
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Oct 2017
7:49pm, 7 Oct 2017
2,972 posts
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larkim
Local knowledge means I'm fairly sure I can park elsewhere without issue but I was quite looking reward to the sanctuary of the car for a bit.
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