DaFoot
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Slightly overweight (95Kg / 1.8m), been entering London marathon ballot for 5 years. Got a place for 2012 on 5th entry attempt.
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- Joined: 26th April 2010
- Forum posts: 24
- Blog posts: 0
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DaFoot scored 7 out of 10 in the quiz What’s your race day IQ?" 2 months, 4 weeks ago
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DaFoot has posted in a forum thread 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Virgin Money Giving V's Justgiving
'Quoted from lizzyjm: I used Virgin last year because I wanted to split my fundraising between two different charities and Just Giving doesn't allow...'
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DaFoot has posted in a forum thread 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Who is and Who isn't ????
'Not doing fancy dress, but may be carrying 1 or 2 of the Oxfam big green hands as seen in the pic on this page: http://www.oxfam.org.uk/get_involved/fundraise/running/individual_form.html That...'
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DaFoot has posted in a forum thread 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Is anyone else staying at the Aloft hotel at the Excel in Marathon Day?
'I've not sorted hotel yet :/ Is the Excel centre near the start point/route generally?'
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DaFoot has posted in a forum thread 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Might have pushed too hard last night!
'Not sure hiding a bottle before my run is really an option where I'm running.'
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DaFoot has posted in a forum thread 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Might have pushed too hard last night!
'Tried a gel on a 18Km run, easy enough to get it into me. Took it at about the 10 or 12 Km mark. Stomach felt odd for 10 minutes, but certainly felt...'
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DaFoot has posted in a forum thread 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Bit confused about spectators - what do my family do?
'Don't worryabout asking a question that has been asked before. Lots of people will be wondering the same thing, myself included so info is useful...'
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DaFoot has posted in a forum thread 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Does GPS kill a phone battery?
'I've been using Runkeep app on my Cyanogen'd Dext. Longest test was around 2hr 20mins, it was still on when I got home and the Dext isn't renowned...'
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DaFoot has posted in a forum thread 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Might have pushed too hard last night!
'Going to have a look in a local sports shop today for some sort of liquid carrying belt thing - can't abide the idea of carrying a bottle in hand...'
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DaFoot has posted in a forum thread 4 months, 4 weeks ago
When will I be ready for a half marathon?
'Quoted from SuperCaz: Don't worry about being last. I've been running small, local races for about 4 years and I'm still a slow runner. Yes, there...'
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DaFoot has posted in a forum thread 4 months, 4 weeks ago
When will I be ready for a half marathon?
'You're right CescaMc, once I'm out I tend to keep going and keep wanting to add a couple more Km. I wouldn't go so far as to say "enjoy" it. At least...'
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DaFoot has posted in a forum thread 5 months ago
training pace guide
'Don't take my advice too seriously though - I'm not a seasoned runner, just been doing some reading recently ;)'
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DaFoot has posted in a forum thread 5 months, 1 week ago
training pace guide
'I've taken a different approach, rather than mins/mile / kph etc I'm using an HRM to pace myself staying around 80%max. That way hopefully I can keep...'
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DaFoot has posted in a forum thread 5 months, 1 week ago
Post run ice (/cold) baths
'Just been doing a little reading around the web and it seems the jury is definately out on whether it is as good as some claim or not. Seems the scientific...'
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DaFoot has posted in a forum thread 5 months, 1 week ago
Post run ice (/cold) baths
'After a couple of long (for me!) runs recently I've tried soaking my aching legs in a bath of cold water as the recommendation of the Mrs. Is this...'
