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americantrotter · Post by **americantrotter** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:59 pm

NY Marathon is a great Marathon. Goes through all the borroughs if i recall correctly.

It's got nothing on the Boston Marathon though.

communistworkethic · Post by **communistworkethic** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:01 pm

well I may do that in 2008 if i survive this one.

boltonboris · Post by **boltonboris** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:03 pm

americantrotter wrote:NY Marathon is a great Marathon. Goes through all the borroughs if i recall correctly.

It's got nothing on the Boston Marathon though.

In the midlands?

americantrotter · Post by **americantrotter** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:04 pm

communistworkethic wrote:well I may do that in 2008 if i survive this one.

Good Luck. I could never do a Marathon, don't worry about water they have thousands of volunteers taking care of that stuff.

blurred · Post by **blurred** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 12:20 pm

There are quite a few marathon/serious distance runners on RAWK, Commie - could dig out a link to a couple of threads on there where people have been chatting about training and whatnot if you'd like

Bruce Rioja · Post by **Bruce Rioja** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 12:33 pm

blurred wrote:There are quite a few marathon/serious distance runners on RAWK,

Doubtlessly out-numbered by fencers though!

communistworkethic · Post by **communistworkethic** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 12:38 pm

I've just invested in two training guides and two people here did London on Sunday, so I should be ok.

communistworkethic · Post by **communistworkethic** » Tue May 01, 2007 3:04 pm

I've still not got my entry for NY confirmed, so have also signed up for the Great North Run in September, should be a light jog to me by then

Nozza · Post by **Nozza** » Tue May 01, 2007 4:28 pm

communistworkethic wrote:I've still not got my entry for NY confirmed, so have also signed up for the Great North Run in September, should be a light jog to me by then

I'll be waiting with your pint.

Bruce Rioja · Post by **Bruce Rioja** » Tue May 01, 2007 4:34 pm

Hoolio wrote:
communistworkethic wrote:I've still not got my entry for NY confirmed, so have also signed up for the Great North Run in September, should be a light jog to me by then
I'll be waiting with your pint.

Of what though?

Nozza · Post by **Nozza** » Tue May 01, 2007 5:04 pm

Bruce Rioja wrote:
Hoolio wrote:
communistworkethic wrote:I've still not got my entry for NY confirmed, so have also signed up for the Great North Run in September, should be a light jog to me by then
I'll be waiting with your pint.
Of what though?

Unlikely Commie, I don't hold grudges. Will gladly buy him a pint when he is finished the GNR. And anyone else on here who does it.

communistworkethic · Post by **communistworkethic** » Tue May 01, 2007 5:24 pm

thats a fecking big round!!!!

Verbal · Post by **Verbal** » Wed May 02, 2007 12:12 pm

Not taken that crazy-ass leap and done the full marathon, did a half one just before easter though. All I'll say is PACE YOURSELF, going to fast at the start when you feel good is a nail in your metaphorical coffin.

Soldier_Of_The_White_Army · Post by **Soldier_Of_The_White_Army** » Wed May 02, 2007 3:25 pm

I managed a full one when a was 20 years old in Germany. There is something about completing a marathon that does something to a man's character (you'll see) the last three miles were the worst, and it's that strength of character that takes you home. All I'll say is whenever you see people holding out small cartons of water, grab the bugger! Even if it's not meant for you!

The very best of luck to you Commie, I look forward to congratulating you when it's done!

Dave Sutton's barnet · Post by **Dave Sutton's barnet** » Wed May 02, 2007 4:38 pm

communistworkethic wrote:
boltonboris wrote:
Montreal Wanderer wrote:
communistworkethic wrote:what am I letting myself in for????

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/6583677.stm
I remember Jim Peters collapsing 180 yards short of the finish line in Empire games in Vancouver in about 1954. Heat prostration and dehydration and he had a three mile lead. When they had the Commonwealth Games there again a few years back, Jim came and ran the last 180 yards. Touching moment.
Once you 'hit the wall' theres no recovery, not even for such a small distance
There's hurdles to get over too?? Jeesh!!

No, you're forced to listen to non-stop Pink Floyd...

Good luck Commie, careful filling in the information on the plane ride over there...
"Are you a terrorist - tick yes or no"...

Soldier_Of_The_White_Army · Post by **Soldier_Of_The_White_Army** » Wed May 02, 2007 4:40 pm

Dave Sutton's barnet wrote:
communistworkethic wrote:
boltonboris wrote:
Montreal Wanderer wrote:
communistworkethic wrote:what am I letting myself in for????

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/6583677.stm
I remember Jim Peters collapsing 180 yards short of the finish line in Empire games in Vancouver in about 1954. Heat prostration and dehydration and he had a three mile lead. When they had the Commonwealth Games there again a few years back, Jim came and ran the last 180 yards. Touching moment.
Once you 'hit the wall' theres no recovery, not even for such a small distance
There's hurdles to get over too?? Jeesh!!
No, you're forced to listen to non-stop Pink Floyd...

Good luck Commie, careful filling in the information on the plane ride over there...
"Are you a terrorist - tick yes or no"...

FFS don't write 'no, Commie!'

blurred · Post by **blurred** » Wed May 02, 2007 4:44 pm

Word of advice from a relative of mine who's done one - he says never underestimate the little things, like having your name on your shirt/vest. He said the lift he got from everyone geeing him on and the crowd noticing and shouting his name and things really helped.

communistworkethic · Post by **communistworkethic** » Tue May 15, 2007 3:00 pm

Just to let you know, I've been told I have a place in New York and that I've also entered the Great North Run in September, fecking hell I must be insane!

TANGODANCER · Post by **TANGODANCER** » Tue May 15, 2007 4:30 pm

Best of buddy. You'll need it but you'll get there....eventually.

Verbal · Post by **Verbal** » Tue May 15, 2007 5:15 pm

good luck man, hope training is going well!

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