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Ta for all the advice, went ok and I got 3:13 with heavy legs from the get go.
Pic no 17 here is me
Well done Al. 3.13 a very good time indeed!! 😀
Nice one! Great time, that you in the wig and dress? Must have been worth a few minutes at least
Oops already posted...that was pretty unexpected!
Congratulations indeed. Stirling effort & more that most of us could do!
Well done, 3.13 is great. Got my first coming up on 1st June....what is your best tip?
hahaha! brilliant!
That's a time to be proud of too.
(you don't look anything like i imagine you would. In saying that, I've never imagined you in a dress)
I've imagined al in a dress lots. 😀
Engineering greatness in the province today! Well done and great time.
Brilliant effort, Alan. respect.
Good man
Good time as well 😀
Brilliant effort, and a time most would be proud of without fancy dress. I like the look of disbelief on the faces of the 'serious' runners that are behind you.
That's a fantastic time. Having done my first marathon last month with no fancy dress and a considerably slower time I'm suitably impressed.
I'll say it again cos it's true. Great time, well done.
Well done from me and 907. 🙂
3:13! Good work, luv.
EDIT: did you have a sponsorship page?
Well done fella. But why the dress?
Anna B - Member
Well done, 3.13 is great. Got my first coming up on 1st June....what is your best tip?
Hmmm...depends...my first was after may long cycling events so I was comfortable with certain things.
I wouldn't stress about getting a huge long run in beforehand - 12 miles was my longest pre my first and I got a 3:38. Usual stuff like don't try anything new (food, shoes) on the day. Eat and drink enough but I don't need loads. Pacing is important - the last 4-6miles are HARD - I found a caffeine Zipvit gel gave me a wee boost.
But mostly, don't stress, enjoy: you only need to keep putting on foot in front of the other for long enough 😀
jimmy and MW:
http://www.justgiving.com/Alan-Cole1
Gave.
But mostly, don't stress, enjoy
This is great advice! I try to apply it to most areas of my life....hadn't thought to in connection with the marathon though, really. I will 🙂 Liked the fancy dress.