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krissienewton
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 Posted - 24 Apr 2009 : 09:50:20 AM
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Good luck Matt, enjoy, I will be tracking you on my mobile 
Krissie
Please sponsor me for my triathlon at www.justgiving.com/krissienewton
Get up and walk if you have to, but finish the damned race - Ron Hill |
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Dips
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Posted - 24 Apr 2009 : 11:36:12 AM
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Good luck Matt, will keep a look out for you.
Have a fantastic day, take it all in and save a little bit for the sprint down the Mall...its brilliant. 
Dips x
"If you ever get a second chance in life for something, you've got to go all the way."
- Lance Armstrong
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mdunn77
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Posted - 24 Apr 2009 : 8:31:29 PM
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Thanks everyone
I enjoyed the Expo today.. bought some gels, a new pair of compression socks and just one big purchase - a pair of Newton running shoes. I went to have a look, had a brief run in a pair and fell in love with them. Might see about training for Edinburgh in them.
I also had a gait analysis and a 3D foot scan at the Asics store.. they recommended the very shoes I switched *from* 6 months ago due to the problems they were causing me  At least they confirmed I'm wearing the correct size shoe.
Saw Liz Yelling (looking very pregnant) and Mike Gratton (who I see quite often at races) and had a good gander at the new Garmin models.. good stuff.
Two marathons in two months in aid of Cancer Research - please sponsor me at http://justgiving.com/mdunn |
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joopsy
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Posted - 25 Apr 2009 : 06:10:23 AM
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Exciting times Matt, you are going to have a great time tomorrow and I can't wait to hear your blog.
Thanks for your sponsorship it is greatly appreciated.
Enjoy the race.
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mdunn77
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mdunn77
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Posted - 29 Apr 2009 : 12:26:09 PM
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Mon 27th April
Rest
Tue 28th April
Rest and a sports massage - I was really lucky and got a late cancellation. Lots of work on my right quad which had been really sore after it cramped up during the marathon.
Wed 29th April
3.33m- 00:32:32 - 09:46 - avg hr 152bpm/71% WHR
Legs were feeling loads better this morning so had a recovery run at lunchtime. First run in my Newtons too.. Legs a little heavy but not too bad.
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mdunn77
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Posted - 29 Apr 2009 : 12:28:22 PM
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one more thing.. Now a couple of days have passed, I'm feeling much more positive about the whole FLM experience. I've decided not to enter the VLM ballot as I still feel the same about the crowds/noise/etc but I'm much happier with my performance after reflecting for a couple of days.
Two marathons in two months in aid of Cancer Research - please sponsor me at http://justgiving.com/mdunn |
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deano
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Posted - 29 Apr 2009 : 1:43:43 PM
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well done matt, great race..
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Dips
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Posted - 30 Apr 2009 : 4:29:05 PM
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Its strange how our feelings change as the days go on. I can remember being disappointed with my Berlin marathon time despite doing a very impressive negative split. It took me a while and some encouraging chat at my local RUN shop to turn the whole experience around in my head. On reflection Berlin was my favourite marathon and I think I just got too hung up on my time.
Edinburgh will be different again I am sure, don't expect rolling scenery, as in parts it is down right boring but its not nearly as crowded and the support is very sporodic.
I actually think Beachy Head will float your boat more than any city marathon.
Dips x
"If you ever get a second chance in life for something, you've got to go all the way."
- Lance Armstrong
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DaveM
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Posted - 30 Apr 2009 : 4:33:53 PM
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How do you find the newtons? Do they improve your running style? It'll be interesting to see if they are as good as the marketing suggests.
DaveM
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mdunn77
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Posted - 30 Apr 2009 : 4:52:18 PM
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I think you're right about Beachy Head Dips
Dave - I've only run in them once so it's too soon to tell, but they certainly feel like it's way more natural to run mid/forefoot. That's something I've been trying to do, so anything that encourages this has got to be a good thing.
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mdunn77
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Posted - 04 May 2009 : 12:39:25 PM
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It's been a top weekend here.. Kate and Tom were 3 on Saturday - we got a bouncy castle in the garden for the day and had a little party. Lots of fun, and yes, I did have a go Yesterday morning my Dad and I built a big trampoline in the garden which the kids all absolutely love. Then a really nice LSR...
Sun 3rd May, 2pm - 10.26m - 01:38:49 - 09:38 - avg hr 75%WHR/157bpm
Only 10 miles, but nice to be back out after more or less a week of rest.
I'm going to build the mileage back up over the next two weeks. I have the Marlow 5 next Sunday and a 20 mile run planned for the weekend after, and then two weeks taper leading up to Edinburgh. For the 20 miler, I may do the Marlborough Downs Challenge - http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/events/viewevent.asp?sp=&v=2&EN=48328 - not decided yet.
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Dips
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Posted - 04 May 2009 : 5:28:40 PM
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Becareful sticking a 20 miler in there, you do need to think seriously about recovery. The milage is in your legs from the marathon and its training so don't go mad and end up knackered or/and injured.
From Bruce Tulloh ...
Six weeks is the minimum interval between marathon-type efforts because you need at least two weeks to recover, followed by a couple of weeks of normal training before tapering off again. During the two weeks of training you should not attempt anything which is long and hard; instead, work on shorter distances to improve your VO2max, such as fast running over 400-1000m stretches, but your long runs should be really slow.
And see Hal Higdon: http://www.halhigdon.com/marathon/multiple/Multiplemara.htm
Dips x
"If you ever get a second chance in life for something, you've got to go all the way."
- Lance Armstrong
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Heavyweight
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Posted - 04 May 2009 : 5:50:25 PM
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If you decide on Marlborough - I'd be happy to plod round with you.
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Dips
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Posted - 04 May 2009 : 6:07:40 PM
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Ah ha...keeping the miles up are we HW??
Dips x
"If you ever get a second chance in life for something, you've got to go all the way."
- Lance Armstrong
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Matt's 2009 Diary
