Half Marathon Anyone?

[nocoat]

no problem fat man

 

[scudnut]

So hows the training going lads?

Bees Utd are planning some publicity so if any other runners wants their details included please PM myself or Stedders.

Had a good 6 miles last night, took the boy (15) for some company. I feel good now and believe I could do the half marathon this weekend if I had to.

Serious runners will know what "runners high" is and it was there lurking in front of me last night.

I haven't had a Stella this year yet but will postpone my beer diet of Tesco value lager (little achohol and plenty of fluid) for the Thursday quiz night.

 

[Andy Mutton]

So hows the training going lads?

Yeh pretty well at the moment. Although my hamstring is still a bit dodgy, but it is slowly getting better. The swimming has been going really well, so the fitness will be there. I just need a few runs in February to get 'race fit' and I should be fine.

Good luck to everyone else who is doing it, all the hard work will be worth it in the end.

 

[scudnut]

No Turning Back Now

Well that's it, I'm in.


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[Andy Mutton]

Re: No Turning Back Now

Well that's it, I'm in. [/B]

Good stuff.

Are you still thinking of doing the bike ride to Brighton? If my hamstring is better, then I will definately be doing both.

 

[scudnut]

I thought the bike ride may help with my training but I guess not, I'm not too keen on cycling anyhow and I'd even have to borrow a bike.

I'm really looking forward to the day now, I've entered the boy (15) into the "Green park challenge" for joining me in some training.

We'll have to have a quick meet down there if you'll have a few minutes.

 

[Andy Mutton]

I thought the bike ride may help with my training but I guess not, I'm not too keen on cycling anyhow and I'd even have to borrow a bike.

Ah that's a shame, I was hoping there would be someone as mad as me who was doing both events (subject to my hamstring being ok)

 

[scudnut]

Scudnut Gets tagged

I got my race number today 6834, which is also my projected finshing position.

Also got a little electronic strap tag for the timing.

 

[Ace Face]

50p a mile from Michael Bishop - a poor pensioner you tight gits.

 

[scudnut]

Thanks Michael, I'll add it to the total and contact you after the event.

Todd

 

[scudnut]

Thanks Michael, I'll add it to the total and contact you after the event.

Todd

Woops!

I meant to send that as a PM but got a bit ahead of myself.

 

[Claire]

good luck to both scudnut and andy, hope they both make it in one piece.

 

[Andy Mutton]

good luck to both scudnut and andy, hope they both make it in one piece.

Thanks Claire (and for sponsoring me).

I am a bit tired from the bike ride yesterday, but my legs aren't too stiff, so I should be ready for Reading on Sunday.

Thanks a lot to everyone who has sponsored me - so far I have raised over £550 and am hopeful of breaking £600.

Todd, I hope your training has been going well.

 

[rock_on_u_bees]

hey andy, scudnut, both put me down for £5

 

[beezy babe]

good luck to both scudnut and andy, hope they both make it in one piece.

Andy might finish the race in one piece but he is less likely to finish the day like that after I drag him into the pub to celebrate!! :beer: :beer: :drunk: lol lol

 

[PJ]

Andy might finish the race in one piece but he is less likely to finish the day like that after I drag him into the pub to celebrate!! :beer: :beer: :drunk: lol lol

His pre-bike ride diet was a Chinese, washed down by a few pints

 

[Andy Mutton]

His pre-bike ride diet was a Chinese, washed down by a few pints

and very nice it was too!!! As was the 8 pints I had after the bike ride!!!

As for Sunday, I think I will deserve a few celebtratory drinks, after Brighton, Reading and alcohol free day at Swindon!!!

PJ hope your legs are feeling a bit better. Better than having a sore ass:blush

 

[Andy Mutton]

hey andy, scudnut, both put me down for £5

Cheers for that

 

[nocoat]

how did it go fellas i had to sleep rough in reading last night so i thought i may join you in your half marathon this morning

cash at the porto fixture

 

[beezy babe]

Andy finished in one hour 25 minutes!! :bound: :bound:

Now pay up everybody!!!

 

[scudnut]

hey andy, scudnut, both put me down for £5

Thanks for that Rocky, I have got no regular internet access at the moment but will be posting details of my torture soon.

Well done Andy that's a great time.

 

[Andy Mutton]

Andy finished in one hour 25 minutes!! :bound: :bound:

Now pay up everybody!!!

I am suffering for it today though, I can barely walk!!! Well done to Todd and Griff.

Thanks again to everyone who has sponsored me (especially those that have already paid up ).

I will be in Stripes on Saturday after the Stockport game, so all you lovely people can pay up!!! If possible, please can you give me a cheque (made payable to Bees United), as I don't really want to be carrying a lot cash around with me.

 

[nocoat]

I am suffering for it today though, I can barely walk!!!want to

That would have something to do with the Rogering you got in Brighton


How much do you think you raised??

 

[scudnut]

This day diary may seem a little long winded but if like me you are not the fittest person in the world and are a bit overweight and you may in the future be thinking of doing something as stupid as this you should know it's no picnic. If this does not put you off know what you are letting yourself in for and take your training seriously.

The day started at 6am, I had to tell the kids there was a fire to get their arses out of bed. The boy was in quite a bad way, we are all sporting a cold at the moment but he seems to be suffering more than the rest of us, he was booked into the "Green Park Challenge" (5km I think). He decided to come along but not run so we picked up his mate from Isleworth and was at the Mad Jet Ski stadium just after 7.30.

There was then a lot of hanging about the start area which gave me a chance to hunt down and meet the famous Mr Mutton, I managed this with just a few minutes to spare, nice to meet you and your mate Andy.
I left them near the start line and took my rightful place with the fun runners near the back.

With over 7,000 runners and most of them in front of me it took me a while to reach the start line once the gun (hooter) went off and even longer to be able to break into a jog.

I was fine up to the 8 mile marker, even my cold didn't seem to affect my breathing that much. Just after 8 miles 2 things happened.

1. The rain (which started off as sloppy hail stones) turned to snow for a few minutes and then back to rain, the rain fell just long enough to make sure we were all soaked to the skin and freezing cold for the rest of the race.

2. Both my hamstrings tightened right up causing quite a bit of pain. I then alternated between a fast walk and a very slow jog trying my best to ignore and even enjoy the pain.
At this point I would have been quite happy to jack if it weren't for you guys who sponsored me, you made me determined to finish. Despite my problems I found the last mile quite enjoyable due to the encouragement from loads of runners that had finished and were still milling around the stadium area.

Once I was on the short final run in the Madejski I looked up at the clock and saw 2:52:50 so I tried my best to sprint through the line before it turned to a new minute, so my official time is likely to be 2:52:59 or 2:53:00, not good either way but the time no longer mattered by then, I was just so relieved to finish knowing I will never run a half marathon again. I don't know my tag time (true time) yet but it will be anything up to 10 minutes less, the tag time started when I went through the start line.

I collected my medal, goody bag and kids then queued for 25 minutes to get out of the Madejski stadium car park.
The rest of the day was spent moaning about my legs, burning myself with Deep Heat spray and saying repeatedly "never again". I can't remember enjoying a Sunday dinner like I did yesterday. I hit the sack at 8pm.

Today which I had sensibly booked off work it's my knees giving me the pain. So was it all worth it? Yes In a sadistic way I'm glad I did it and I'm glad I finished.

I have no internet access at the moment and no pc so if you have sponsored me please pm "Stedders" or my friend "Ineedtherapbee" who will give you my address to send your cheques made out to "Bees United" (no cash), they will also give you my mobile phone number in case of any problems. When sending a cheque please include a note making it clear who you are, remember I only know some of you by your GPG name.

Thanks again for all those who sponsored me for this race, I hope together we can make a slight difference to our plight.

It's not too late to sponsor me, just ask one of the above for my address and send me a cheque.

 

[Willo]

Big respect to both of you. Will sort you out sponsor money on Saturday Mutton

 

[Andy Mutton]

Today which I had sensibly booked off work

I wish I had!!!

It was good to meet you yesterday Todd, and well done on your superb effort.

I think I got through about half a can of deep heat and I still can't walk!!!

 

[Claire]

well down glad you are bothin one piece-well kind of

 

[Edmundo]

I have no internet access at the moment

Nor do I! Pictures from the event will be posted once I do.

 

[Andy Mutton]

Oh I forgot to say. For those that wont be in Stripes afer the Stockport game, please send me an e-mail ([email protected]) or a PM and I will give you my address so that you can send a cheque.

Thanks again everyone

 

[Andy Mutton]

For those of you who are interested, the results are now available on the official Reading Half Marathon website;

http://www.nt4309.vs.netbenefit.co.uk/reading/

 

[nocoat]

suppose i gotta pay you out the score today then mutton :sad: :mad2: you can get me a beer for that

scudnut, please can you confirm you received my cheque fella

 

[Edmundo]

Here he is!

 

[Edmundo]

and again

 

[Edmundo]

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[Edmundo]

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[beezy babe]

Nothing like putting those up in reverse order eh Ed? lol

 

[scudnut]

I have just recieved a cheque for £13.10p for Bees United, the sender lives in Oak Grove, Sunbury. I have an idea who it is from but don't recognise the name on the cheque or letter. If this was sent by a GPG'er please PM me to confirm your Identity.

 

[Ascot Bee]

I heard the funniest thing on Radio Reading or whatever it is called on the morning of the race as I waited in the long queue to get off the M4.

They interviewed a young girl, asking her why she was at the race and all that sham radio b@llocks. "I'm her supporting my Daddy and Andy Mutton" she said, "they're raising money for Bees United".

When he worked out that her Dad was a Bee and that he was plugging BFC from inside the Madjetski he nearly choked

rofl

 

[nocoat]

lol quality, well done little girl :yes:

 

[scudnut]

Yes that was my little Vicky, they don't like Brentford much down there do they?

 

[Andy Mutton]

Yes that was my little Vicky, they don't like Brentford much down there do they?

Well done Vicky... your Dad has brought you up well!!!

When I was out on the course a few Reading fans made a few jibes about Brentford. I had the last laugh though because I overtook most of them... laters Reading

 

[scudnut]

Lots of people still owe Bees United money for my half marathon, please now send the money direct to Bees United or stick it in the bucket (don't forget the interest).