Thanks Katten! Aiming on a 30k tomorrow...looking forward to it, but afraid I may lose momentum doingit by myself!

Good luck with the 30k.

Don`t let the fact that your on your own worry you. (It can get boring on a long run,I know)

The satisfaction will be greater knowing that you have not relied on anybody but yourself.

Best of luck let us know how you get on.

TT

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Hi Jolewest

Just noticed that you are logged on...any update on your progress? Are you still doing the Nagano marathon??

Slowsteve

Hi Slowsteve!

Sorry I missed your post there!

I am indeed doing the marathon and it's in 2 days!! argh!!

Have just been volunteering as a translator for the Ishigaki World Cup Triathlon, so got some inspiration from that! Those athletes are amazing.

Anyway, the marahton....still aiming to just finish the race . I did a 10k run in 54 minutes ast saturday, so apparently if I multiply 54 mins by 5, that's the knda time I'm looking at for finishing the marathon...if I get that far!

Am wondering what kinda pants to wear....

im actually thinking about going commando....as a girl though is that not a good idea I wonder....?! The shorts I have are patagonia trail running nines which have an inner lining...soooo....

One more thing, I have a navman and want to wear it for the race, but as my arm gets sweaty it gts heavy and slippy....but kinda feel worried without it!

Hi Jolewest

Glad to hear that you're going for it. Just start out at a pace that you feel really comfortable at and I'm sure you'll get to the finish line.

As for the underwear issue....no idea.

Good luck

Slowsteve

Thanks Slowsteve! I'll aim to enjoy the race!

I think I want to do a run/walk strategy and slow the pace for the first 21k and then see how things feel....

Any tips much appreciated!