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27-02-2011, 12:33 PM,
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RE: February 2011
Those two look like trouble - can't wait to read of your exploits with them on them that hills, arrrr.
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02-03-2011, 12:11 PM,
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Leg Warmer
Despite a rather spiteful wind cutting in from the west I took to the muddy hills replete in shorts and vest this morning. A leisurely 5k to force warm blood through weary limbs, a systems check if you will, before the daunting prospect of Sunday's Steyning Stinger.
I've restricted myself to two 'stings' this time. In 2007 I joined Rog & Moyleman to take on the full 26.2 mile Beast. It was a step up in class for me, one I was happily equal to despite the foul conditions, being in the running form of my life just a month before the Two Oceans. Steyning Stinger report here.
I am, as regular followers here will know, horribly under prepared for this 'race'. I gave serious thought to skipping the slogging-up-muddy-hills part and moving straight to the full fry-up on offer from the boys at Steyning Grammar School. I mentioned this to Moylebird at spin on Monday and she (rightly) gave me short shrift. Easy for her perhaps; she's in fine fettle, as clearly demonstrated by her strong showing in Almeria a few short weeks ago.
Lack of coverage may well thwart attempts to tweet live from the Chanctonbury and Cissbury hills. O2 tends to morph into 'Oh shit' in most of Sussex. Should this prove to be the case I shall offer a post-race catch-up service via www.twitter.com/sweder
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph
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02-03-2011, 12:56 PM,
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RE: February 2011
(02-03-2011, 12:44 PM)marathondan Wrote: Two stings = half marathon?
Well good luck. It will be a hard slog, but I'm sure the conditions, scenery and travelling companions will cause you a few smiles along the way.
Thanks Dan.
Yes 2 stings = 13.1 miles. As I recall the turning point for the lesser distance occurs just after the second sting. I can picture it clearly from 2007, peering through the heavy, sheeting rain. To my left, half marathoners peeling off towards base. To my right, disappearing into the murky distance, the black and red hooped vest of the mighty Moyleman. I was close to tears that day. I suspect I may be again on Sunday for a variety of reasons.
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph
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03-03-2011, 02:31 AM,
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RE: February 2011
(02-03-2011, 10:25 PM)El Cuckoo Wrote: I remember that 2007 Steyning Stinger well. One of the most exhausting moments of my running career. And I'm referring only to the experience of reading your race report.
Can't imagine what it must have been like to actually run the thing.
I just re-re-read the race report and it's still astonishing.
I'm going to find myself a hermit's cave somewhere and go and contemplate it for a bit. Remarkable!
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05-03-2011, 07:46 PM,
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RE: February 2011
(05-03-2011, 05:30 PM)marathondan Wrote: I'm off for 18 miles tonight.
Woot! Make sure you write it up, Dan!
And yep, good luck today Sweder, though I'm sure you won't need it, legend that you are!
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