I bet I can run the 2008 London marathon in under 3h30

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bertrand Last edited 10 Jun, 18:15

I just got the good news: got a place in the ballot for next year. As soon as I got the letter confirming that, I put my shoes on, and started training (long overdue).

I'm now facing 20 weeks of hard core remaining before the big day (April 13). 3hr30 is quite a challenge (at least for me), and it will probably require 5 trainings a week throughout cold winter. After 3 training session, my toes have already started bleeding, but whatever. 3hr30 is in my mind, and nothing will stop me. Back me up (or not).

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      14 Apr 08, 17:57

      Nice one!

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      14 Apr 08, 16:12

      Well done! How are the legs feeling today?

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        14 Apr 08, 18:15

        Woaw, lot of support, thanks all. The legs are a bit sore, but I have already started looking at the next marathon, so I guess that's a good sign. Thinking of New York of Amsterdam maybe.

        MikeRowave, theoretically, that was a smart hedge. Happy I proved you wrong on this one though ;)

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        14 Apr 08, 18:59

        Tu l'as fait !! Impressionant, Bravo !!

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        16 Apr 08, 12:49

        Thanks. Here is a pic in full motion (as evidence that I suffered a bit) ;)

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      14 Apr 08, 15:17

      Congrats! (I only bet against you for the 11,000 bragbuck payout, assuming you might oversleep or something) ;-)

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      14 Apr 08, 13:27

      well done! good on ya bert!

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      14 Apr 08, 11:48

      woohoo!!! Congratulations Bertrand!! You rock!! Not much you can't do now... btw, what's next!!?? {{{{Cheers!!}}}}

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      14 Apr 08, 11:05

      That is an amazing time... :)

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      14 Apr 08, 09:39

      Great effort from our co-founder... we tried to distract him on Friday evening by inviting him to join us in our local watering hole, but he (sensibly!) declined:

      >> Ps: had a good run. Didn't get the pleasure of that beer on Friday, but at least I'm alive. Nice consolation ;)

      BragBucks well deserved!

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      08 Apr 08, 19:02

      woow...bad :s...but LMAO (literally :D)

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        08 Apr 08, 19:03

        Nicely put. Here is me on Monday...

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        13 Apr 08, 05:22

        I admire people who run. I don't know why they run but, I admire it just the same! Good Luck to you and God speed! ;-)

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        13 Apr 08, 05:29

        Thanks Santa. D-day. I had a good night of sleep and some good pastas last night. On my way to the start line. For those who want to follow online during the race, my number is 13784. Starting time in a bit more than 3 hours, at 9:45am GMT. They predict heavy showers in London, grrrrr. Excited though!

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        13 Apr 08, 05:54

        You will do great. I will definitely want to follow it. And showers are just God's way of keeping you going. Lol

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        13 Apr 08, 11:52

        Good luck to u Bertrand.....

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        13 Apr 08, 14:10

        Wow. Did you really finish it? And with that time too?( 3:19:31) Congrats!!! ;-)

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        13 Apr 08, 16:06

        Thanks! Yeps, 3:19:31 it is. Yihaaa! Actually now that I stretched and had a good bath, I feel good. Ready to go again ;) This said, I'll probably spend the rest of the day in my couch.

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        13 Apr 08, 21:03

        Lol. I don't blame you there. Yea, it took me forever to find it but, I did. I was like " You go!!" Lol. You did great!

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        14 Apr 08, 10:58

        Nice one Bertrand!

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      07 Apr 08, 18:30

      you better run your lean, mean arse off!!! I'm so rooting for you.. I know firsthand how grueling these races can be. Know that you have us behind you, all the way.. but be fast!! ;) ps: you need anymore tunes for your ipod? Blue October is my fav racing music... Good Luck!!! oxoxoxoxo!

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        08 Apr 08, 16:55

        Looks like I'll have to practice my "crossing the finish line".

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      27 Mar 08, 11:49

      Less than 3 weeks to go now. Last week, I did my 75Km, with 33Km with Isabel following me with a bike on Sunday in the England countryside (Cornwall, Padstow - how lovely!).

      The tappering has started. I can't wait to be on race day!!

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        27 Mar 08, 12:31

        What is your training average? Times? Is this your first marathon? Are your feet still blistering? I have to hand you a metal for your tenacity... I'll be rooting for you. I've signed up for the NYC marathon this fall..... so I'm really curious how the London gig goes for you. Best of Luck!!

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        07 Apr 08, 18:06

        Great for NYC!! I ran it as a pirate back in 2002. Was tough, but was a joy to be on that finish line (well almost, they pulled me out just 300m before the finish because I didn't have a number). I did Boston (for charity), NYC and Chicago that year, and then no other until London last year, but without any proper training (not a thing I'd recommend).

        Tapering period now, especially that last week. Here is the program I followed (the intermediate II): I found it very effective and motivational. Plenty of good tips. I found a few wks in the beginning tough, but once you get in the rhythm, it almost becomes obsessive and extraoridinary fun actually. I almost felt like the long runs where one of the highlights of the coming weekend, really looking forward to them at the end. tough to explain. I hope you will experience the same.

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        Good luck to you (and to me with all those pastas and bananas later this week, have already star

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