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Post by knowles on Dec 11, 2009 22:31:04 GMT
Just wondered if anyone had any previous experience of this particular marathon? It's basically a 22 mile race where you try and beat a horse!! Yes, yes, I know a marathon is more than 22 miles, but this is considered tougher due to the terrain. Anyway, I'm practically starting my training from scratch for the race in June. Here is my site (yes, I know it's pretty gay but someone might be interested and it helps me log how I'm doing!) knowlesmanvhorse.wordpress.com/So yeah, wondered if anyone had done it before so they can give me some tips. Cheers ducks. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_versus_Horse_Marathon |
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Post by Northy on Dec 11, 2009 22:36:05 GMT
Seen it on the box, you must be mad.
I know a Geoffrey Allen, GA Associates, don't think he's the same one though that won the last 2 years though ;D
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Post by mermaidsal on Dec 11, 2009 22:43:25 GMT
Are you doing it as a fundraiser, or just for the hell of it? If you do want sponsors for a good cause let me know and I'll pin... You're mad by the way, good luck!!  |
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Post by Northy on Dec 11, 2009 22:47:25 GMT
just join us in the potters arf oatie team
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Post by knowles on Dec 11, 2009 22:48:26 GMT
I will be doing it for a charity, but not sure who yet!! Thanks for the pin offer. Once I'm all sorted with the charity etc I'll let you know!
And yes Northwich, I think I am mad!! ;D
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Post by Orbs on Dec 11, 2009 22:49:48 GMT
I reckon the bloke in Sal's thread from Billingham would come first.  |
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Post by knowles on Dec 11, 2009 23:07:30 GMT
just join us in the potters arf oatie team When be the 'arf? I'm up for that  |
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Post by Northy on Dec 11, 2009 23:09:52 GMT
June I think, not sure what date and if it clashes with the world cup.
There was a thread on it last week or so.
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Post by truckerged on Dec 12, 2009 1:00:04 GMT
not sure but there is a man v horse v train race somewhere in wales. i believe that its quite steep in places and the man has actually won!!
if your new to running/jogging dont try to do too much too soon. build your training up slowly then taper down as the race approaches, buy a copy of todays runner allways plenty of tips and hints for you in there.
p.s. try to do a much training off road as is possible, save fukin your knees up like mine!!
and good luck
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Post by truckerged on Dec 12, 2009 1:04:23 GMT
best bit advice i can give you is to go along to your local athletic club they allways welcome any new runners it doesnt matter how fast or slow you are there will allways be someone there to help you along, most of them have club run nights usually on a wednesday then prob do a longer run on the sunday morning
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Post by knowles on Dec 12, 2009 10:42:29 GMT
Cheers for the advice Truckerged, it's much apppreciated. |
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Post by french toast on Dec 12, 2009 11:49:45 GMT
are you james wade ??? |
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