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LittleBigMan
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 Posted - 30 Sep 2009 : 7:21:39 PM
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*Dave (Lincs) Yes Mick's fast with Phil, so I can imagine he must be even more powerful on his own.
*David (HW) in answer to your earlier question about feeding stations at Abingdon, I've read the pack now and it states....
"water stations are located approximately every three miles. There will be orange squash, biscuits and other goodies at some of the later stations and Lucozade Sport at miles 12 and 21"
Refreshments (rolls, burgers, hot dogs, cakes and hot and cold drinks will be on sale outside the main building courtesy of 2nd Abingdon Scout Group.
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Edited by - LittleBigMan on 30 Sep 2009 7:54:59 PM |
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DaveM
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Posted - 01 Oct 2009 : 3:45:26 PM
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Got my pack yesterday too! I'll also welcome any support going - may even need supporting towards the end!
Getting a bit apprehensive now - as I guess most mara first timers get! Plan to start slow and get slower! I would prefer to get to the finsih feeling like I could have pushed harder, than push hard and hardly make the finish!
Reading the bumff, it says if you are not at mile 20 within 4 hours they will take you out of the race anyway! I guess I will be getting chased by the sweep up truck!
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Heavyweight
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Posted - 01 Oct 2009 : 7:04:42 PM
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Dave - They were more generous with timings last year & suspect they will be again this year.
Any requests for drinks/eats at 20miles?
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LittleBigMan
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Posted - 01 Oct 2009 : 7:18:23 PM
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Oxygen? 
Seriously though David, thanks. I must admit I still haven't decided on what hydration strategy to use yet, although I'll probably carry something with me in case there's repeat of the Edinburgh fiasco. Don't particularly want to though. I can slip a gel into the pocket of my shorts, as I normally do on LSR's
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DaveM
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Posted - 01 Oct 2009 : 8:22:18 PM
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I'll have a think about that Dave!
DaveM
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LittleBigMan
1070 Posts |
Posted - 16 Oct 2009 : 8:16:11 PM
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Good luck DaveM and anyone else racing Abingdon on Sunday, or any race for that matter. Hope to see you there before/after the race.
*David (HW)
Are you still planning on being at Abingdon? Just wondered, as I'm hoping Gill can hand me drink/gels at around 11 & 20 miles. I believe you said you were planning on being around these mile markers. Gill would certainly be glad of some company, as she'll be on her tod 
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Heavyweight
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Posted - 17 Oct 2009 : 3:25:01 PM
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Good luck both of you.
LBM - yes we'll be there from about 10 onward - probably around the 9.5/18.5 distance (this is in the middle of a an industrial estate where parking won't be a problem. |
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LittleBigMan
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Posted - 17 Oct 2009 : 5:26:05 PM
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Thanks David
Hopefully see you tomorrow
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Heavyweight
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Posted - 18 Oct 2009 : 11:54:54 AM
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The guys looked in good shape going round today
Ian at about 9 miles
Dave at around 18 miles |
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Heavyweight
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Posted - 18 Oct 2009 : 11:59:32 AM
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The guys looked in good shape going round today
Ian at about 9 miles
Dave at around 18 miles |
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Dips
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Posted - 18 Oct 2009 : 12:51:26 PM
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So good they did it twice?
Dips x
"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." C.S. Lewis
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claire1
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Posted - 18 Oct 2009 : 1:06:56 PM
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Wow ...great pics!
Looking forward to the race reports |
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Heavyweight
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Posted - 18 Oct 2009 : 1:15:05 PM
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mdunn77
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Posted - 18 Oct 2009 : 1:29:24 PM
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LittleBigMan
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Posted - 18 Oct 2009 : 2:52:16 PM
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Thanks for the pics Dave - terrific! It was great to have support today from Gill, yourself and Jeannie. Really appreciated it!
*Dips
As it happended we did have to do that bit twice
Report http://aluaka.forumco.com/topic~TOPIC_ID~2266.asp
Thanks everyone for your great support and enthusiasm leading up to and during my debut.
Managed to cheer DaveM on too when he was in the last mile and looking strong!
Only been back hom just under an hour, so chilling with a bottle of red
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Edited by - LittleBigMan on 19 Oct 2009 2:51:38 PM |
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