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Simgull

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Jan 3, 2013
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Greg Bobkin said:
I was about to question a tapering plan with one week to go, then I realised you're down for London, not Brighton. Speaking of which, will you be out along the course on BM day?
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Yes London for me and thanks to the top man [MENTION=616]Guinness Boy[/MENTION] I am sorted for Charlton the day before.

I've deferred my Brighton entry to 2017 so will definitely be out there supporting the NSC AC team- easily tracked as they will be glued to the 3:45 pacer. Mrs Simgull is doing the BM10k so will watch that first, then probably be on New Church Road and hopefully make it to somewhere near the finish too.
 




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Simgull

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Hove
big nuts said:
Very jealous. I was in a similar position to yourself last year. Ran my final long run at 4:45 Mexican time then tapered down for 10 days by relaxing by the pool, good food a few beers and a massage. I ran the race of my life when the day come and the complete relaxation and warm weather training must have helped.

I'm sure you will produce a fine run in London.
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I'll drink to that!
 




Bozza

Bozza

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Jul 4, 2003
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Greg Bobkin said:
You'll be amazed at how quickly you'll get back there, though. Try and concentrate on quality (hills, speedwork), not quantity – not that there is anything wrong with a long run, of course...
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Based on looking back at last year, yesterday's planned 7 mile run became a 10 miler. My only aim was to complete that distance, which I did and looking back I was faster than my first 10 miles around the same loop last year. Pleasing.

I sweat a lot - always have done, but often post-run I'm rarely thirsty and often don't drink anything for a while. Yesterday was different and I was parched. I knocked back nearly 3 litres of liquid within an hour of getting home.
 








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knocky1

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Jan 20, 2010
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Greg Bobkin said:
Pacer details are out for BM: http://runbrighton.com/runbrightonnews/

Brian Friend – the fella who is pacing 3:45 – is a regular at Hove Park parkrun.

That is all.
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Hmm. Plenty of experience there. Are you at the park Saturday? I would like to chat to him about his strategy but will be able to find him anyway, if he's there.

3:45 Brian Friend
Brighton Phoenix, 93 marathons to date, PB 2hrs44, previous BM pacer
 


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Greg Bobkin

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May 22, 2012
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Yep, that's what I spotted – I've seen him loads of times, but wasn't aware of his pedigree.

Yes, I'll be there on Saturday, and I'll try and catch him then. I was going to send him a message via Facebook, but decided that was a *bit* weird/stalkerish – better to do it in person, I figured.
 






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BlockDpete

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Oct 8, 2005
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Good luck to everyone taking part in the Brighton Marathon in a couple of weeks. Hope the training has gone well.

Not running this year, but I've signed up to be a volunteer. Went to the first briefing evening last Tuesday. Still not sure what I will be doing, but I'm sure it will be a fantastic experience.
 






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knocky1

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Jan 20, 2010
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BlockDpete said:
Good luck to everyone taking part in the Brighton Marathon in a couple of weeks. Hope the training has gone well.

Not running this year, but I've signed up to be a volunteer. Went to the first briefing evening last Tuesday. Still not sure what I will be doing, but I'm sure it will be a fantastic experience.
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That is how I feel about the big day, ha ha. Well done for volunteering.
 




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Greg Bobkin

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May 22, 2012
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Simgull said:
Is n't he the guy who usually runs with a border collie?
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That's the guy. There is another 3:45 pacer too – I missed that before – so as long as one of them can do the business...
 




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Greg Bobkin

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May 22, 2012
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BlockDpete said:
Good luck to everyone taking part in the Brighton Marathon in a couple of weeks. Hope the training has gone well.

Not running this year, but I've signed up to be a volunteer. Went to the first briefing evening last Tuesday. Still not sure what I will be doing, but I'm sure it will be a fantastic experience.
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Well thanks in advance for your volunteering efforts, whatever you end up doing! :)
 


Guinness Boy

Guinness Boy

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Jul 23, 2003
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Up and Coming Sunny Portslade
ATTENTION BRIGHTON MARATHON RUNNERS - and particularly the 3.45 group.

Do you use Whatsapp? I was thinking of setting up a group to keep us all informed on the day so that we have everyone who wants to meet up before and after. If you think this is a good idea and use the app please PM me your real name and mobile number and I'll set the group up.

Cheers
 


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knocky1

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4 of these and 2 lots of fish and chips in 4 days. Need to listen to your body sometimes. Back to porridge and quinoa tomorrow.
 


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knocky1

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Jan 20, 2010
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Guinness Boy said:
ATTENTION BRIGHTON MARATHON RUNNERS - and particularly the 3.45 group.

Do you use Whatsapp? I was thinking of setting up a group to keep us all informed on the day so that we have everyone who wants to meet up before and after. If you think this is a good idea and use the app please PM me your real name and mobile number and I'll set the group up.

Cheers
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I'm too old for technology. I'll be waiting in the pub for you........
 




Guinness Boy

Guinness Boy

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Jul 23, 2003
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knocky1 said:
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4 of these and 2 lots of fish and chips in 4 days. Need to listen to your body sometimes. Back to porridge and quinoa tomorrow.
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FFS. Three or four times a week I do the "run of shame" past the bacon smells of all the caffs on Hove seafront road between the Lagoon and Boundary Rd. It's all I can do not to pop in if the wind's in the right direction. Now you post this. I have just checked the fridge and I have soup and fruit in for lunch. Again. :rant:
 


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BlockDpete

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Oct 8, 2005
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Greg Bobkin said:
Well thanks in advance for your volunteering efforts, whatever you end up doing! :)
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Well, good to give back, experience the event in another way. I have run Brighton 4 times now.

Though its an early start (0700), a long day, and going to be on my feet for most of it. Not a lot different then :)
 


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