[Steady Edwina]

Just got my chip through for the Plymouth Half never worn one before and don't want to lose it during the race. Whats the best way to secure it? :embarrassed:

 

[calton1954]

They usually come with velcro strap to fasten round your ankle (need to be down there to register on the mats you pass over).

 

[Steady Edwina]

Nope no velcro straps and the instructions say to attach to laces on shoes.

 

[Trinity]

There's usually either a velcro strap with the chip or some Tyvek strips, which secure the chip to your laces. If not then you can just thread your laces through the chip...it just make it a bit more awkward to remove it at the finish... but maybe someone will do that for you

 

[firsttimer]

haven't received my chip yet! its getting very close starting to think 'what have i done'.
I managed 3 laps of Burrator this afternoon my legs are really aching. I will do this again next week and then its time to taper down.

let us know if you find a good way to secure chip.

 

[Steady Edwina]

I've just got it threaded through my laces. You will probabl get your racing pack in the post on Monday.

 

[Trinity]

I'm glad to see that you're not leaving the prep to the last minute SE

 

[Steady Edwina]

I am getting a bit excited - I wanted to make sure it was comfortable so I did a practice run today.

 

[Valley Boy]

Easy read the instructions sent with the chip and follow them..............

 

[Trinity]

I am getting a bit excited - I wanted to make sure it was comfortable so I did a practice run today.

Bless.... I've never heard of someone doing a practice run with their chip, but I guess you can never be too careful

 

[Fulmar]

No straps here in Portugal. Just the chip itself. Most people use the shoe laces to keep it in place

 

[Steady Edwina]

Easy read the instructions sent with the chip and follow them..............

Trouble is the instructions tell you to thread the laces through the square holes but there aren't any square holes.......the pictures shows the yellow champion chip and I've got the white one.

To be honest Trin it was such a faff getting it on there I couldn't be bothered to take it off again.

 

[firsttimer]

still waiting for mine! thought it may come today - maybe i'm not entered afterall !!

 

[Steady Edwina]

I know some people are still waiting for theirs - if they took your payment from your account and emailed you a number then you are entered. No getting away with it I'm afraid.

 

[firsttimer]

Yes i had a race number emailed.
Only joking haven't put in all this hard work for nothing.

 

[twinkle toes]

Your last week of training this week to all doing the Plymouth 1/2 marathon, hope your excited and looking forward to the day you have all worked hard for?

Best of Luck TT :d

 

[Steady Edwina]

Yep very excited met up with some other runners at the RW South West social on Saturday - been discussing race strategies. They've put up the road signs as well.

 

[Steve]

. They've put up the road signs as well.

I hope the local hoodies don't turn them round and send you on a wild goose chase!!

 

[Steady Edwina]

I'm very familiar with the route by now and we've got maps in our booklets, which we've been told to rip out and take with us. Somebody said something about marshalls as well. We do things properly down here yer know.

 

[twinkle toes]

I'm very familiar with the route by now and we've got maps in our booklets, which we've been told to rip out and take with us. Somebody said something about marshalls as well. We do things properly down here yer know.

crikey hope you do have marshalls...