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Bit late to the party but I’m also running London on Sunday. I ran it last year as well as Berlin marathon.

I also ran Brighton marathon three weeks ago.

However I don’t say any of that to be immodest, but more so, that despite the previous marathon experience I feel in bad shape for this one. Not sure if it’s sub conscious complacency, but training hasn’t been ideal and my diet has been shocking. Other than my first ever marathon this is the least prepared I’ve been (even outside of the running element, I only booked my hotel tonight!).

Are those doing it staying down Sunday night?

I’m up to doing 10km a few times a week again now, including PBs, and will start to increase the distance again soon. It’s very much welcome after a year out injured.

Need to get proper sized up for running shoes though, my feet seem to swell up like mad when running and I get pins and needles.

Sick Boy said:

I’m up to doing 10km a few times a week again now, including PBs, and will start to increase the distance again soon. It’s very much welcome after a year out injured.

Need to get proper sized up for running shoes though, my feet seem to swell up like mad when running and I get pins and needles.

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Do you use compression socks? they have been a help with me

I'm doing London, first time.

Paranoid a cold is around the corner. Also it's gonna be warm!

Sky_Blue_Daz said:

Do you use compression socks? they have been a help with me

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Not tried them before but will give them a go, cheers. The last pair of runners I bought were a half size bigger than my standard shoe size but after 5km or so I have to undo most of the laces and tie them around my ankle to relieve it a bit.

I've just about come to terms with being injured but the last couple of weeks have been a real struggle mentally after putting everything into it for 4 months. I've decided to get to the start line on Sunday to experience the crowd and adrenaline, see what the start routine is etc. but I'll most likely bail pretty quickly and go to the pub to drown my sorrows properly for the first time in nearly 8 months!

larry_david said:

I'm doing London, first time.

Paranoid a cold is around the corner. Also it's gonna be warm!

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That’s entirely normal, it’s a known thing; maranoia. This is my 6th and I still get it. Also the feeling everything is tight and aches, and you’re about to pull a muscle etc. All normal! But trust you’re training and you’ll be absolutely fine.

SkyBlueSoul said:

I've just about come to terms with being injured but the last couple of weeks have been a real struggle mentally after putting everything into it for 4 months. I've decided to get to the start line on Sunday to experience the crowd and adrenaline, see what the start routine is etc. but I'll most likely bail pretty quickly and go to the pub to drown my sorrows properly for the first time in nearly 8 months!

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Don’t give up. I know it’s tough - and a marathon is 100% more of a mental challenge than a physical one in my view.

Worse case you have walk, walk/jog, walk/run, or any combo of, you’ve still achieved the distance. You’ll be surprised how many people pull up injured or just haven’t prepared so end up walking it. Point is, you won’t look odd if you end up just taking your time.

Also, the key thing is to enjoy it, fully embrace the experience. The crowds are incredible. I hated my first one and since then I’ve made a conscious effort to just take it all in. Obviously I always have a rough time in my mind, but my priority (especially LDN) is to soak it all in.

I know that’s all a bit cliche and I hope doesn’t sound in any way condescending! You’ll both be part of the 1% by Sunday evening

What waves are you both?

Great_Expectations said:

Don’t give up. I know it’s tough - and a marathon is 100% more of a mental challenge than a physical one in my view.

Worse case you have walk, walk/jog, walk/run, or any combo of, you’ve still achieved the distance. You’ll be surprised how many people pull up injured or just haven’t prepared so end up walking it. Point is, you won’t look odd if you end up just taking your time.

Also, the key thing is to enjoy it, fully embrace the experience. The crowds are incredible. I hated my first one and since then I’ve made a conscious effort to just take it all in. Obviously I always have a rough time in my mind, but my priority (especially LDN) is to soak it all in.

I know that’s all a bit cliche and I hope doesn’t sound in any way condescending! You’ll both be part of the 1% by Sunday evening

What waves are you both?

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Not condescending at all!

My ego is fine with jog/walking, the problem is ~30 mins of walking is painful atm. I'm going to give it a go but my hamstrings are in a very sorry state, that's why I'm going to soak in as much of the atmosphere as I can at the start then anything after that is a bonus. I haven't completely given up on finishing but limping for 6+ hours is very different to running for 4

I'm running Manchester so the added bonus is that if it does become too much my flat (and favourite pub) are a tram ride away from most places on the course.