London Marathon - 13th April 2008

MJH · April 11th, 2008, 08:11 PM

I am attempting to run on Sunday to raise funds for 'The Chris Hall Foundation' / Motor Neurone Disease

I only managed to get a place 9 weeks ago so training has been tough. I know I can run the first half - just have to see what happens after that

There is a thread running on YD - If anyone feels able to sponsor me I'd really appreciate the support

Thanks
Marianne

Sponsored Marathon - For MND - YD Dive Forums & Scuba Community

daviddem · April 11th, 2008, 08:20 PM

Never tried it myself, but my understanding is that at around 30-32km, you hit "the wall", where "you will be faced with yourself asking "why am I doing this?"... and you'd better have a good answer..."

MJH · April 11th, 2008, 08:28 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by daviddem)

Never tried it myself, but my understanding is that at around 30-32km, you hit "the wall", where "you will be faced with yourself asking "why am I doing this?"... and you'd better have a good answer..."

42k actually and yes I am going to struggle
and I think its one of those things everyone should do once - not sure why I am doing it a second time though

**keri.lewis** · April 11th, 2008, 08:29 PM

Good luck!

Start slow - it's a long way to the finish and as you've had limited training time, you'll need all of the strength for the last 10Km..

MJH · April 11th, 2008, 08:32 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by keri.lewis)

Good luck!

Start slow - it's a long way to the finish and as you've had limited training time, you'll need all of the strength for the last 10Km..

Thank you

I know I can run 20k np. I have done 30k once a couple of weeks ago and that was more of a struggle.

So the plan is start real slow, use the crowd to get me to Tower Bridge (13 miles) then stick the ipod on and see how far I can get

daviddem · April 11th, 2008, 08:44 PM

Yes I know it is 42k, but that phenomenon known as "the wall" happens at around 32k. It takes a lot of will to continue from that point, better be psychologically prepared for it. Physiologically, it has something to do with having burnt all your sugars and switching to fat burning.

Common advice is also to stop training a few days or a week before the event and load up on carbohydrates.

MJH · April 11th, 2008, 08:49 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by daviddem)

Yes I know it is 42k, but that phenomenon known as "the wall" happens at around 32k. It takes a lot of will to continue from that point, better be psychologically prepared for it. Physiologically, it has something to do with having burnt all your sugars and switching to fat burning.

Common advice is also to stop training a few days or a week before the event and load up on carbohydrates.

Sorry didn't read what you wrote properly - all that running has fried my brain

I'm not a runner - I struggle with it. I don't think I am anywhere near fit enough to run properly so I'm just going to chill and enjoy myself. Hopefully!

daviddem · April 11th, 2008, 09:38 PM

All the best. Take it easy and don't injure yourself!

Ali Fikree · April 13th, 2008, 07:46 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by MJH)

Sorry didn't read what you wrote properly - all that running has fried my brain

I'm not a runner - I struggle with it. I don't think I am anywhere near fit enough to run properly so I'm just going to chill and enjoy myself. Hopefully!

I used to hate running but I have been running 3 times a week. It does wonders. Try Welcome to CrossFit: Forging Elite Fitness for tips or ask Mr Mobbs

Try running and finishing training day with 50 push ups, sits ups and squats. Then add and additional 10 every other day. I can do 75 push ups now without stopping.

Ali Fikree · April 13th, 2008, 07:54 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by daviddem)

Yes I know it is 42k, but that phenomenon known as "the wall" happens at around 32k. It takes a lot of will to continue from that point, better be psychologically prepared for it. Physiologically, it has something to do with having burnt all your sugars and switching to fat burning.

Common advice is also to stop training a few days or a week before the event and load up on carbohydrates.

Depends-there are good carbs and bad carbs. Eat nuts , fruit ( tons) and veggies. Avoid Sugar as it builds up lactic acid which gives you the "burn". I am not a specialist but I find that if I avoid sugar , I perform a lot better... and can lift more and run faster longer without the pain I find that a heavy workout session before dive day is also great.

April 11th, 2008, 08:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
MJH(Offline) Mask? Oh yes, I thought it was cold.... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Orpington, Kent Posts: 389	London Marathon - 13th April 2008 I am attempting to run on Sunday to raise funds for 'The Chris Hall Foundation' / Motor Neurone Disease I only managed to get a place 9 weeks ago so training has been tough. I know I can run the first half - just have to see what happens after that There is a thread running on YD - If anyone feels able to sponsor me I'd really appreciate the support Thanks Marianne Sponsored Marathon - For MND - YD Dive Forums & Scuba Community

April 11th, 2008, 08:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
keri.lewis(Offline) Back in the water.. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 386	Good luck! Start slow - it's a long way to the finish and as you've had limited training time, you'll need all of the strength for the last 10Km.. __________________ Even a "bad" day diving beats a day in the office... Keri The more I learn.. the more ignorant I realise I am..

April 13th, 2008, 07:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ali Fikree(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dubai Posts: 461	Quote: (Originally Posted by MJH) Sorry didn't read what you wrote properly - all that running has fried my brain I'm not a runner - I struggle with it. I don't think I am anywhere near fit enough to run properly so I'm just going to chill and enjoy myself. Hopefully! I used to hate running but I have been running 3 times a week. It does wonders. Try Welcome to CrossFit: Forging Elite Fitness for tips or ask Mr Mobbs Try running and finishing training day with 50 push ups, sits ups and squats. Then add and additional 10 every other day. I can do 75 push ups now without stopping. __________________ Four wheels move the body, two wheels move the soul

April 13th, 2008, 07:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ali Fikree(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dubai Posts: 461	Quote: (Originally Posted by daviddem) Yes I know it is 42k, but that phenomenon known as "the wall" happens at around 32k. It takes a lot of will to continue from that point, better be psychologically prepared for it. Physiologically, it has something to do with having burnt all your sugars and switching to fat burning. Common advice is also to stop training a few days or a week before the event and load up on carbohydrates. Depends-there are good carbs and bad carbs. Eat nuts , fruit ( tons) and veggies. Avoid Sugar as it builds up lactic acid which gives you the "burn". I am not a specialist but I find that if I avoid sugar , I perform a lot better... and can lift more and run faster longer without the pain I find that a heavy workout session before dive day is also great. __________________ Four wheels move the body, two wheels move the soul

April 11th, 2008, 08:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
daviddem(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 111	Never tried it myself, but my understanding is that at around 30-32km, you hit "the wall", where "you will be faced with yourself asking "why am I doing this?"... and you'd better have a good answer..."

April 11th, 2008, 08:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
MJH(Offline) Mask? Oh yes, I thought it was cold.... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Orpington, Kent Posts: 389	Quote: (Originally Posted by daviddem) Never tried it myself, but my understanding is that at around 30-32km, you hit "the wall", where "you will be faced with yourself asking "why am I doing this?"... and you'd better have a good answer..." 42k actually and yes I am going to struggle and I think its one of those things everyone should do once - not sure why I am doing it a second time though

April 11th, 2008, 08:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
MJH(Offline) Mask? Oh yes, I thought it was cold.... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Orpington, Kent Posts: 389	Quote: (Originally Posted by keri.lewis) Good luck! Start slow - it's a long way to the finish and as you've had limited training time, you'll need all of the strength for the last 10Km.. Thank you I know I can run 20k np. I have done 30k once a couple of weeks ago and that was more of a struggle. So the plan is start real slow, use the crowd to get me to Tower Bridge (13 miles) then stick the ipod on and see how far I can get

April 11th, 2008, 08:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
daviddem(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 111	Yes I know it is 42k, but that phenomenon known as "the wall" happens at around 32k. It takes a lot of will to continue from that point, better be psychologically prepared for it. Physiologically, it has something to do with having burnt all your sugars and switching to fat burning. Common advice is also to stop training a few days or a week before the event and load up on carbohydrates.

April 11th, 2008, 08:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
MJH(Offline) Mask? Oh yes, I thought it was cold.... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Orpington, Kent Posts: 389	Quote: (Originally Posted by daviddem) Yes I know it is 42k, but that phenomenon known as "the wall" happens at around 32k. It takes a lot of will to continue from that point, better be psychologically prepared for it. Physiologically, it has something to do with having burnt all your sugars and switching to fat burning. Common advice is also to stop training a few days or a week before the event and load up on carbohydrates. Sorry didn't read what you wrote properly - all that running has fried my brain I'm not a runner - I struggle with it. I don't think I am anywhere near fit enough to run properly so I'm just going to chill and enjoy myself. Hopefully!

April 11th, 2008, 09:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
daviddem(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 111	All the best. Take it easy and don't injure yourself!