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By *exy gent OP Man
over a year ago
Midlothian |
"Me kind of dreading it but excited at same time, I’m silver I think.
Training went okay been on taper for a bit longer than I’d planned due to a slight niggle finding eating lots of carbs hard "
I'm in the black band, had a few niggling injuries along the way but back a couple of weeks now, diet isn't brilliant but fingers crossed lol |
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"Hubby is running not sure his colour he is doing great, tapering off now with training....kids n me sick of pasta...lol"
I know that feeling I’m sick of pasta too  having a day off and eating rubbish today then got all my meals planned till Sunday morning |
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"Weather is looking grim for Sunday going to have to go get some kind of waterproof running top today "
I know looks a bit naff... just bought a cheap poncho for him and re waterproofed my waterproofs...lol
Good luck on Sunday |
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"Weather is looking grim for Sunday going to have to go get some kind of waterproof running top today "
I ran a 10k in March....it was sleet, rain and snow in one bloody day. Forgot my gloves and I could not feel my thumbs halfway through the run.......
Good luck to all.....next race for me is on fathers day. |
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"Weather is looking grim for Sunday going to have to go get some kind of waterproof running top today
I know looks a bit naff... just bought a cheap poncho for him and re waterproofed my waterproofs...lol
Good luck on Sunday "
I think a cheap poncho is what I’ll get too |
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"Weather is looking grim for Sunday going to have to go get some kind of waterproof running top today
I know looks a bit naff... just bought a cheap poncho for him and re waterproofed my waterproofs...lol
Good luck on Sunday
I think a cheap poncho is what I’ll get too "
A bit of light rain is a god send, great for cooling, I had the misfortune to run my first edi marathon in 29 degrees, not sure which was worse, the sun burn or the blisters 
Good luck, it’ll be a great event whatever the weather, you’ll all smash it  |
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By *exy gent OP Man
over a year ago
Midlothian |
Just about broke my ankle on Monday night doing my last run, typical.
Loads of ice packs and rest for plus a strapping will hopefully get me round, was hoping to break 2hours but just finishing will be a major achievement I think  |
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"Weather is looking grim for Sunday going to have to go get some kind of waterproof running top today
I know looks a bit naff... just bought a cheap poncho for him and re waterproofed my waterproofs...lol
Good luck on Sunday
I think a cheap poncho is what I’ll get too
A bit of light rain is a god send, great for cooling, I had the misfortune to run my first edi marathon in 29 degrees, not sure which was worse, the sun burn or the blisters
Good luck, it’ll be a great event whatever the weather, you’ll all smash it "
Light rain???? Have you seen the forecast I may land up swimming most of it |
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"Weather is looking grim for Sunday going to have to go get some kind of waterproof running top today
I know looks a bit naff... just bought a cheap poncho for him and re waterproofed my waterproofs...lol
Good luck on Sunday
I think a cheap poncho is what I’ll get too
A bit of light rain is a god send, great for cooling, I had the misfortune to run my first edi marathon in 29 degrees, not sure which was worse, the sun burn or the blisters
Good luck, it’ll be a great event whatever the weather, you’ll all smash it
Light rain???? Have you seen the forecast I may land up swimming most of it "
I haven’t, but it could be your first triathlon, get there on your bike, run a bit and swim to the finish line  |
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"Just about broke my ankle on Monday night doing my last run, typical.
Loads of ice packs and rest for plus a strapping will hopefully get me round, was hoping to break 2hours but just finishing will be a major achievement I think "
Oh no ....fingers crossed for you. |
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"How did everyone do? I struggled from mile 10 with something going twang in my hip but I finished first half in just under 3hrs so really pleased especially in those conditions "
Well done to you. Hot bath and a drink tonight no doubt. |
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"How did everyone do? I struggled from mile 10 with something going twang in my hip but I finished first half in just under 3hrs so really pleased especially in those conditions "
Congratulations, crossing the finish line is a great achievement, you’ll be back running in no time |
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"How did everyone do? I struggled from mile 10 with something going twang in my hip but I finished first half in just under 3hrs so really pleased especially in those conditions
Well done to you. Hot bath and a drink tonight no doubt."
No drink broke out the industrial strength painkillers Nando’s getting delivered in 5 mins and Thor Ragnarok on the tv |
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over a year ago
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Well done to the fellow runners on here!
Heavy legs at mile 12 for me but pushed on and even managed a sprint finish on the final stretch, and a half marathon PB too, more than happy with that! |
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"Well done to the fellow runners on here!
Heavy legs at mile 12 for me but pushed on and even managed a sprint finish on the final stretch, and a half marathon PB too, more than happy with that! "
Was when you pass the finish to head out to the coast road that turn seems to never come I could have cried walked the bit back to the round about and managed to run a bit more then put the foot down, was in a world of pain but was determined I wasn’t walking the finish |
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over a year ago
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The turn seemed to take forever to come! It was a little bit after that, had about a 10 second walk to stretch them out and powered on. Got my sights on the full 26.2 next year, it seems like a good idea at the moment, I'm sure that will change |
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"The turn seemed to take forever to come! It was a little bit after that, had about a 10 second walk to stretch them out and powered on. Got my sights on the full 26.2 next year, it seems like a good idea at the moment, I'm sure that will change "
I’ve signed up for another 3 half’s before end sept and at moment I dunno if I can face them sure after a sports massage tomorrow I’ll be grand though lol |
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"The turn seemed to take forever to come! It was a little bit after that, had about a 10 second walk to stretch them out and powered on. Got my sights on the full 26.2 next year, it seems like a good idea at the moment, I'm sure that will change
I’ve signed up for another 3 half’s before end sept and at moment I dunno if I can face them sure after a sports massage tomorrow I’ll be grand though lol "
Keep running and you’ll be fine, it’s amazing how quickly you lose your running legs when you stop training |
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"The turn seemed to take forever to come! It was a little bit after that, had about a 10 second walk to stretch them out and powered on. Got my sights on the full 26.2 next year, it seems like a good idea at the moment, I'm sure that will change
I’ve signed up for another 3 half’s before end sept and at moment I dunno if I can face them sure after a sports massage tomorrow I’ll be grand though lol
Keep running and you’ll be fine, it’s amazing how quickly you lose your running legs when you stop training "
Yeah I’m not gonna stop I’ve managed to do lots of stretches tonight so hip feeling mush better will be even better after I get battered at a sports massage tomorrow lol |
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"The turn seemed to take forever to come! It was a little bit after that, had about a 10 second walk to stretch them out and powered on. Got my sights on the full 26.2 next year, it seems like a good idea at the moment, I'm sure that will change
I’ve signed up for another 3 half’s before end sept and at moment I dunno if I can face them sure after a sports massage tomorrow I’ll be grand though lol
Keep running and you’ll be fine, it’s amazing how quickly you lose your running legs when you stop training
Yeah I’m not gonna stop I’ve managed to do lots of stretches tonight so hip feeling mush better will be even better after I get battered at a sports massage tomorrow lol "
Sports massage, I feel your pain already, I had no idea my legs stretched as much as they did last one I had lol |
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"The turn seemed to take forever to come! It was a little bit after that, had about a 10 second walk to stretch them out and powered on. Got my sights on the full 26.2 next year, it seems like a good idea at the moment, I'm sure that will change
I’ve signed up for another 3 half’s before end sept and at moment I dunno if I can face them sure after a sports massage tomorrow I’ll be grand though lol
Keep running and you’ll be fine, it’s amazing how quickly you lose your running legs when you stop training
Yeah I’m not gonna stop I’ve managed to do lots of stretches tonight so hip feeling mush better will be even better after I get battered at a sports massage tomorrow lol
Sports massage, I feel your pain already, I had no idea my legs stretched as much as they did last one I had lol"
It’s worth the pain though |
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"Finished the half in 2hrs 10mins, shoulders are sore as are my hips, but sure will clear up.in a day or 2, might do the half in September and maybe full next year.
Well done everyone "
That’s amazing well done.
I never wanted to run again about an hour after i finished but all those stretches last night did trick not feeling so bad this am off to physio shortly and then on to Dundee half dram in 5 weeks |
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"Outstanding live your vigour, will definitely do another until I break the 2hrs.
How did you find the whole experience and who did your sports massage? X"
Was good I’ve been lucky in training that it never rained so was a bit worried when seen forecast but rain was fine the wind however was something else especially at the turn to come back and across holyrood.
Got stuck at princes st gardens that bit wasn’t wide enough but all in all good.
I went to bodyworks for all my pre & post sports massages |
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"Well done. Don't forget to have a recovery run sooner rather than later. "
Haha yeah still got a bit of a tight hamstring hoping to ease it off swimming tomorrow then Saturday or Sunday get ma big girl pants on and brave a wee jog |
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"Well done folks
I really enjoyed the half despite the the weather and already signed up for my next half in 4 weeks time.
Going for recover run "
Well done this is normally short run night for me needless to say I’m restless but will defo go a swim tomorrow night |
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"How did everyone do? I struggled from mile 10 with something going twang in my hip but I finished first half in just under 3hrs so really pleased especially in those conditions "
That’s fantastic and as others said - the joy of completing is awesome;) well done |
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"I'm thinking of doing another half in September, train properly for it and trainig and time permitted the full next year "
I’m doing Dundee in July, Perth in August and Glasgow in sept
And then will see how I feel but maybe a full next year. Although I feel Edinburgh is now my nemesis so may do the half again |
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Oh Wow the running bug has trully got you..
To be honest after the Edinburgh half, I could not wait to get home and sign up to my next challenge. Dundee half in 4 weeks time and training has officaly started
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By *mumaWoman
over a year ago
Livingston |
Friend of mine came over from Greece to run his 27th marathon in aid of Macmillan Cancer. He studied at Stirling Uni and considers Scotland his 2nd home.
We took him to the Cup final on the Saturday, he didn't know we had got him a ticket.
He set up a just giving page,and has smashed his "target" by nearly 250% |
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"Oh Wow the running bug has trully got you..
To be honest after the Edinburgh half, I could not wait to get home and sign up to my next challenge. Dundee half in 4 weeks time and training has officaly started
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I’m not looking forward to the start of Dundee as it’s quite hilly but after a few miles it’s pretty much a gentle downhill
Ps it’s 5 weeks lol |
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By *exy gent OP Man
over a year ago
Midlothian |
"I'm thinking of doing another half in September, train properly for it and trainig and time permitted the full next year
I’m doing Dundee in July, Perth in August and Glasgow in sept
And then will see how I feel but maybe a full next year. Although I feel Edinburgh is now my nemesis so may do the half again "
Absolutely brilliant, you'll do a marathon next year no problem with all this training and halfs, I really like the Edinburgh marathon festival, let me know how you find the runs and how you do, the best of luck although I've a feeling you don't need it |
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By *exy gent OP Man
over a year ago
Midlothian |
"Oh Wow the running bug has trully got you..
To be honest after the Edinburgh half, I could not wait to get home and sign up to my next challenge. Dundee half in 4 weeks time and training has officaly started
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Fantastic, I wish I had more free time as I would love to do a half more often then a full, best of luck |
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"I'm thinking of doing another half in September, train properly for it and trainig and time permitted the full next year
I’m doing Dundee in July, Perth in August and Glasgow in sept
And then will see how I feel but maybe a full next year. Although I feel Edinburgh is now my nemesis so may do the half again
Absolutely brilliant, you'll do a marathon next year no problem with all this training and halfs, I really like the Edinburgh marathon festival, let me know how you find the runs and how you do, the best of luck although I've a feeling you don't need it "
I dunno about a full maybe just one to say I’ve done it but Sunday mentally I struggled when that turn seemed to take forever to come but guess as I get fitter it’ll be easier |
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"I'm thinking of doing another half in September, train properly for it and trainig and time permitted the full next year
I’m doing Dundee in July, Perth in August and Glasgow in sept
And then will see how I feel but maybe a full next year. Although I feel Edinburgh is now my nemesis so may do the half again
Absolutely brilliant, you'll do a marathon next year no problem with all this training and halfs, I really like the Edinburgh marathon festival, let me know how you find the runs and how you do, the best of luck although I've a feeling you don't need it
I dunno about a full maybe just one to say I’ve done it but Sunday mentally I struggled when that turn seemed to take forever to come but guess as I get fitter it’ll be easier "
Have you recovered physically now? x |
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"I'm thinking of doing another half in September, train properly for it and trainig and time permitted the full next year
I’m doing Dundee in July, Perth in August and Glasgow in sept
And then will see how I feel but maybe a full next year. Although I feel Edinburgh is now my nemesis so may do the half again
Absolutely brilliant, you'll do a marathon next year no problem with all this training and halfs, I really like the Edinburgh marathon festival, let me know how you find the runs and how you do, the best of luck although I've a feeling you don't need it
I dunno about a full maybe just one to say I’ve done it but Sunday mentally I struggled when that turn seemed to take forever to come but guess as I get fitter it’ll be easier
Have you recovered physically now? x"
My hammy is a bit tight still but keeping going with the foam roller and stretches, it’s defo better than it was. Got the itch to go a wee run, gonna go a swim tonight then try a run Sunday |
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"I'm thinking of doing another half in September, train properly for it and trainig and time permitted the full next year
I’m doing Dundee in July, Perth in August and Glasgow in sept
And then will see how I feel but maybe a full next year. Although I feel Edinburgh is now my nemesis so may do the half again
Absolutely brilliant, you'll do a marathon next year no problem with all this training and halfs, I really like the Edinburgh marathon festival, let me know how you find the runs and how you do, the best of luck although I've a feeling you don't need it
I dunno about a full maybe just one to say I’ve done it but Sunday mentally I struggled when that turn seemed to take forever to come but guess as I get fitter it’ll be easier
Have you recovered physically now? x
My hammy is a bit tight still but keeping going with the foam roller and stretches, it’s defo better than it was. Got the itch to go a wee run, gonna go a swim tonight then try a run Sunday "
not being a runner you don't realise the impact it has on runners doing marathons and halfs. |
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"I'm thinking of doing another half in September, train properly for it and trainig and time permitted the full next year
I’m doing Dundee in July, Perth in August and Glasgow in sept
And then will see how I feel but maybe a full next year. Although I feel Edinburgh is now my nemesis so may do the half again
Absolutely brilliant, you'll do a marathon next year no problem with all this training and halfs, I really like the Edinburgh marathon festival, let me know how you find the runs and how you do, the best of luck although I've a feeling you don't need it
I dunno about a full maybe just one to say I’ve done it but Sunday mentally I struggled when that turn seemed to take forever to come but guess as I get fitter it’ll be easier
Have you recovered physically now? x
My hammy is a bit tight still but keeping going with the foam roller and stretches, it’s defo better than it was. Got the itch to go a wee run, gonna go a swim tonight then try a run Sunday
not being a runner you don't realise the impact it has on runners doing marathons and halfs."
Absolutely that’s why I’ve been going to regular physio and chiropractic appointments |
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By *exy gent OP Man
over a year ago
Midlothian |
"I'm thinking of doing another half in September, train properly for it and trainig and time permitted the full next year
I’m doing Dundee in July, Perth in August and Glasgow in sept
And then will see how I feel but maybe a full next year. Although I feel Edinburgh is now my nemesis so may do the half again
Absolutely brilliant, you'll do a marathon next year no problem with all this training and halfs, I really like the Edinburgh marathon festival, let me know how you find the runs and how you do, the best of luck although I've a feeling you don't need it
I dunno about a full maybe just one to say I’ve done it but Sunday mentally I struggled when that turn seemed to take forever to come but guess as I get fitter it’ll be easier "
I done the half at musselburgh 2 years ago and fully appreciate the mental torture not knowing when the turn would come , far easier 2nd time round believe me |
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"I'm thinking of doing another half in September, train properly for it and trainig and time permitted the full next year
I’m doing Dundee in July, Perth in August and Glasgow in sept
And then will see how I feel but maybe a full next year. Although I feel Edinburgh is now my nemesis so may do the half again
Absolutely brilliant, you'll do a marathon next year no problem with all this training and halfs, I really like the Edinburgh marathon festival, let me know how you find the runs and how you do, the best of luck although I've a feeling you don't need it
I dunno about a full maybe just one to say I’ve done it but Sunday mentally I struggled when that turn seemed to take forever to come but guess as I get fitter it’ll be easier
I done the half at musselburgh 2 years ago and fully appreciate the mental torture not knowing when the turn would come , far easier 2nd time round believe me "
That’s what I’m hoping lol and that it’s not as windy |
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over a year ago
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I'm going to be looking into a half marathon later on in the year but got some 10ks coming up and a 5k in Sunderland
If I can get motivated I might try a marathon next year |
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By *exy gent OP Man
over a year ago
Midlothian |
"I'm going to do the east Lothian half in September
It was a toss up between that and Glasgow for me but I have something on the weekend of the Scottish half so Glasgow it is "
If you ever fancy a running buddy give me a shout x |
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"I'm going to do the east Lothian half in September
It was a toss up between that and Glasgow for me but I have something on the weekend of the Scottish half so Glasgow it is
If you ever fancy a running buddy give me a shout x"
The one thing that I like about running is freedom, don’t have to talk to anyone I love the solitude sorry  |
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By *exy gent OP Man
over a year ago
Midlothian |
"I'm going to do the east Lothian half in September
It was a toss up between that and Glasgow for me but I have something on the weekend of the Scottish half so Glasgow it is
If you ever fancy a running buddy give me a shout x
The one thing that I like about running is freedom, don’t have to talk to anyone I love the solitude sorry "
Do you fancy a social meet ? |
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"I'm going to do the east Lothian half in September
It was a toss up between that and Glasgow for me but I have something on the weekend of the Scottish half so Glasgow it is
If you ever fancy a running buddy give me a shout x
The one thing that I like about running is freedom, don’t have to talk to anyone I love the solitude sorry "
I agree ..that is great time to clear the mind and just focus on the road ahead with out any distractions..Good luck with the upcomming halfs |
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"I'm going to do the east Lothian half in September
It was a toss up between that and Glasgow for me but I have something on the weekend of the Scottish half so Glasgow it is
If you ever fancy a running buddy give me a shout x
I agree - it’s a great way to clear the mind.
Went short run yesterday but need foam roller still from marathon. Got a 1/2 & some 10k booked
The one thing that I like about running is freedom, don’t have to talk to anyone I love the solitude sorry
I agree ..that is great time to clear the mind and just focus on the road ahead with out any distractions..Good luck with the upcomming halfs "
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"I'm going to do the east Lothian half in September
It was a toss up between that and Glasgow for me but I have something on the weekend of the Scottish half so Glasgow it is
If you ever fancy a running buddy give me a shout x
The one thing that I like about running is freedom, don’t have to talk to anyone I love the solitude sorry
I agree ..that is great time to clear the mind and just focus on the road ahead with out any distractions..Good luck with the upcomming halfs "
Thanks it’s only time I get peace and to listen to my music lol |
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How’s everyone’s running going?
I’ve not managed much since Edinburgh, injury then a bad bout of tonsillitis and lots of on calls at work means I’ve done little training and I’ve got my next half in 2 weeks still 50/50 if I’ll even attempt it |
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By *exy gent OP Man
over a year ago
Midlothian |
"How’s everyone’s running going?
I’ve not managed much since Edinburgh, injury then a bad bout of tonsillitis and lots of on calls at work means I’ve done little training and I’ve got my next half in 2 weeks still 50/50 if I’ll even attempt it "
If you're not going to injure yourself doing it, just use it as part of your training for September x |
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