Off Topic Great North Run

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Anyone of here done it before? Or know anyone that has?

I'm gonna be taking part this weekend and can't wait, i never ran a half marathon and just wondered if anyone had any advice another than one foot in front of the other, cheers
 
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I did it last year and have membership for this year but had to pull out due to cracking a bone in my foot. Will be doing the next 3. Loved it. My only advice at this stage is enjoy it. I trained till around a month ago when I injured my foot. Gutted I couldn’t do it.
 
marcusblackcat said:
I did it last year and have membership for this year but had to pull out due to cracking a bone in my foot. Will be doing the next 3. Loved it. My only advice at this stage is enjoy it. I trained till around a month ago when I injured my foot. Gutted I couldn’t do it.
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Ah mate sorry to hear, injury’s are so frustating, hope for a speedy recovery!

I have a few problems with my knees so just hoping they’ll hold out, if I do it in under 2hrs I’ll be chuffed.
 
Jammy2791SAFC said:
Ah mate sorry to hear, injury’s are so frustating, hope for a speedy recovery!

I have a few problems with my knees so just hoping they’ll hold out, if I do it in under 2hrs I’ll be chuffed.
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I aimed for around 2 hours and it took 2:10. But I ran almost 13.6 miles on gps. It’s difficult to get into a rhythm as there’s that many people.
 
Jammy2791SAFC said:
Anyone of here done it before? Or know anyone that has?

I'm gonna be taking part this weekend and can't wait, i never ran a half marathon and just wondered if anyone had any advice another than one foot in front of the other, cheers
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Good luck Jammy.

Its a great occasion.

And I don't say that just because the last time I was there my ex-nightmare ended up in hospital for a week!

That's just a coincidence <whistle>
 
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Enjoy Jammy. I did it a good few years back and it was good fun. If you’re wanting to post a decent time, make sure you start as near the front as possible as further back most folk are at walking pace.

Put plenty Vaseline on your nips, nuts & thighs. Chafing’s a bitch.
 
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I aimed for around 2 hours and it took 2:10. But I ran almost 13.6 miles on gps. It’s difficult to get into a rhythm as there’s that many people.
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Fair play mate, yeah it’s what I’m worried about, I know as time goes on it gets a little easier as folks get spread out over time.
 
Jammy2791SAFC said:
Anyone of here done it before? Or know anyone that has?

I'm gonna be taking part this weekend and can't wait, i never ran a half marathon and just wondered if anyone had any advice another than one foot in front of the other, cheers
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Did the great North run three times in the eighties. Since I moved to LA I have done the LA Marathon four times. The last being last year when I reached the age of sixty. In my experience for what it is worth as I would consider I'm not a natural runner here are a few things I found:
Enjoy the day because there will be a sh*t load of people there watching.
Listen to your body and what it is telling you....don't get caught up by trying to beat the 7ft African guys who weigh 4 stone and will have probably finished by the time you get over the Tyne Bridge. Them guys don't run...they just glide.
Obvious one....drink plenty of water. There's plenty of lamp posts along the way.
Normally you will get to the point later on in the run that your mind says stop.....just ignore it and keep your legs going.
Try and break it down by mile. Get through your first. Worry about the second one when you get there.
If you have a mate to run with it's a big help....keep geeing each other and talk about us winning the league by April.
Go your own pace....as previously mentioned....and again go your own pace.
Don't worry about your time. It will be what it will be....just focus on finishing.
Take these tips for what it's worth but I just want to wish you all the best and be safe!!!
 
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