Apr2020091:11 p.m.
Strange Days Indeed
This tapering larks a bit strange isn't it? I went out running for an hour yesterday, and at the end of it I didn't want to stop. Had to force myself to cut it short. Wouldn't have thought that a few months ago.
Captain Paranoia is sitting on my shoulder at the moment. I think I'm more conscious about every ache and pain I get. Every slight twinge is now becoming a life threatening illness! Anyone else suffering this?
As I ran on Sunday morning, i had my ipod in and time just flew past as I was lost in my own world (luckily not actually lost otherwise I'd have been in trouble!). The advise I've heard is not to take your ipod to London as you miss the atmosphere (and I love a party with an atmosphere!). It's just that it's really helpful to listen to something during those tough moments (for example mile 1 to mile 26) that I'm in two minds. Any thoughts?
I'm going to the Expo this Friday if anyone is around. Planning your route round the Expo is almost as hard as planning your marathon!
Football tonight if I'm brave enough and a couple of runs later on. Keep well people and good luck in the final few days.
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janisbrown 'This running lark is strange - like you when I need to do a long run I really want to stop after a short time - then we only short runs are called for you won't to keep going. Think we all get paranoid at this stage - every little twinge becomes a problem in our heads. Last year I ran with my i-pod but only put one earphone in that way I had the best of both worlds. Take care if you do play football tonight - no injuries at this stage' added 20th Apr 2009
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daveredrock 'I wouldn't play football this week if I was you. You're using all the wrong muscles so there's nothing to be gained from it and there's a good chance that you'll twist/stretch/tear something. Which would you rather miss, football or marathon etc etc Do I sound like your mother yet?' added 20th Apr 2009
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Spaceman_Spiff 'Have succombed to your advise. No football tonight, Mum.' added 20th Apr 2009
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sarah_strong 'I'm definitly taking my Ipod - there's no way I can run for nearly 5hrs with no music!! You can always turn it off when you're in 'soaking up the atmosphere' mode, but I'm sure there'll be times when you need something a bit more. Good luck with it, hope it goes well for you.' added 20th Apr 2009
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moose10 'forget the ipod soak up the atmosphere speak to a fellow runner and enjoy it good luck' added 20th Apr 2009
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daveredrock 'No ipod! No ipod! No ipod! Be pure like the Mooseman' added 20th Apr 2009
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