The Barnya Half-Marathon Challenge (on again)
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So in a sad post-script to this tragic tale, I just measured out my exact 8km training route on Google Earth...turns out that it's actually closer to 9.5km!!! That means I was far fitter and running much faster than I'd assumed, and my longest training run was in fact 19km, only 2km short of a full half marathon. Well whaddaya know?<br />
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But not to worry, team. I get back to Dunedin first week of January, whereupon the Barnya Half-Marathon Challenge will enter its second season. This time there may even be guest appearances, public tabloid bust-ups and nudity, but then again there may not. Stay tuned. -
Oh, I'm not falling for that one again.
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Right listen up you jokers,<br />
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The challenge is on again and this time I'm going all the way. I have been secretly training all year away from your mocking eyes and now we are entering endgame, 10 weeks from the HM.<br />
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This year I have a program with my runs mapped out for me and decent base fitness. Have been running three times a week and scaling back my drinking. Have done a couple of 15-16km runs no problems, just need to work up some pace. Aim is to run it sub 1hr 50.<br />
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Right, commence abuse and general piss-taking, 'tis I who will have the last laugh. Giggity. -
[quote name='Barnya']<br />
Right listen up you jokers,<br />
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The challenge is on again and this time I'm going all the way. I have been secretly training all year away from your mocking eyes and now we are entering endgame, 10 weeks from the HM.<br />
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This year I have a program with my runs mapped out for me and decent base fitness. Have been running three times a week and scaling back my drinking. Have done a couple of 15-16km runs no problems, just need to work up some pace. Aim is to run it sub 1hr 50.<br />
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Right, commence abuse and general piss-taking, 'tis I who will have the last laugh. Giggity.<br />
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You do Sub 1:50, I'll wear a livepool shirt for a day and change my avatar to a pic of it... -
Monday 16/7: 8 weeks from the HM now.<br />
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30min very hilly run at a strong pace, went well except some asshole on the side of the road called me a fat fluffybunny. Nice. Got another hilly run on Wednesday then two longer flatter runs to end the week.<br />
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Running in Dunedin in July is easy, it's so cold that you don't feel any pain at all. Ice kinda sucks though.<br />
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MR: You're on. -
There will be photos...<br />
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Tuesday: Day off<br />
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Wednesday: 6km hill run (up a reasonably steep 1km hill and back down three times). This was a struggle. Probably because I have no power in my calves at all, I feel like I'm just going nowhere on sustained uphills. Took about 37mins.<br />
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Thankfully the HM course is reasonably flat with one big hill towards the end. -
[quote name='Barnya']<br />
There will be photos...<br />
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Tuesday: Day off<br />
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Wednesday: 6km hill run (up a reasonably steep 1km hill and back down three times). This was a struggle. Probably because I have no power in my calves at all, I feel like I'm just going nowhere on sustained uphills. Took about 37mins.<br />
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Thankfully the HM course is reasonably flat with one big hill towards the end.<br />
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Jesus, how are the knees after that one?<br />
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Hooroo - honesty bet mate, honesty. I mean I could take a photo of any random punter and put it as my avatar.... -
What does everyone think of [url="http://www.mapmyrun.com"]www.mapmyrun.com[/url]? Accurate?
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Let us know what you're time ends up being Barnya. My next half marathon is on 19/8/07 and I'm hoping to crack 1:40. <br />
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I do a lunchtime run of 8 km's four times a week. 2 of those are running and 2 are just for staying fit. I'm knocking it out in 31-33 mins at present. On the weekends I'm trying to a gut buster every Saturday if I get enough time. -
Oops forgot to update!<br />
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Thursday - rest day<br />
Friday - flat, half hour run. 6km<br />
Saturday - rest day<br />
Sunday - half hour hilly run<br />
Meant to run today but not feeling well so will do one when I get back to Dunedin tomorrow instead.<br />
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Freg 8km is 30mins, that's nuts! I'll be happy to break two hours in this HM.<br />
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My knees are alright and there are no aches and pains thus far, which is a minor miracle given that it is WAY TOO FUCKING COLD TO RUN!! argh<br />
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Nick, I just map my runs on Google Earth. -
[quote name='NTA']<br />
What does everyone think of [url="http://www.mapmyrun.com"]www.mapmyrun.com[/url]? Accurate?<br />
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I used it a couple of times when mapping out my current runs. Seems fairly accurate, but I have no way of double checking at the moment. -
Half Marathon completed on 19/8/2007 - time: 1:38.12
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Fred - so is that like 21km? :-k If so - well done you!
About 13km/h if my maths is in any way accurate. :shifty:<br />
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[quote name='Donsteppa']<br />
[quote name='NTA']<br />
What does everyone think of [url="http://www.mapmyrun.com"]www.mapmyrun.com[/url]? Accurate?<br />
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I used it a couple of times when mapping out my current runs. Seems fairly accurate, but I have no way of double checking at the moment. <br />
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I measured out one of my bike routes using the online one and a physical map (good boy scout that I am). I might have to get hold of my mate's GPS for a third check... :nta -
I did it. I DID IT! I FUCKING DID IT!<br />
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I ran the Half Marathon.<br />
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Don't think it's really sunk in yet.<br />
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I ran the Half Marathon<br />
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Unofficial time of 1 hour 53 minutes<br />
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Fuck.<br />
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Pictures and a full report to follow once I have gathered my thoughts and consumed a large quantity of beer.<br />
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But let me say here and now a big thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread. I was thinking of you guys out there (not in that way, you bastards). Fuckin' A -
[quote name='Barnya']<br />
I did it. I DID IT! I FUCKING DID IT!<br />
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I ran the Half Marathon.<br />
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Don't think it's really sunk in yet.<br />
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I ran the Half Marathon<br />
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Unofficial time of 1 hour 53 minutes<br />
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Fuck.<br />
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Pictures and a full report to follow once I have gathered my thoughts and consumed a large quantity of beer.<br />
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But let me say here and now a big thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread. I was thinking of you guys out there (not in that way, you bastards). Fuckin' A<br />
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Well done, Plodder.Â<br />
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A friend of mine finished fifth in the open women's marathon, finishing in under 3h 30m. But don't let that hold you back from boozing up large.Â
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good shit mate. Half marathons are pricks of things, I've never really understood the whole buzz of running for fun. <br />
I did the half marathon at outward bound and it rates up there with the hardest things I've ever done. I have a huge amount of respect for anyone who can run that sort of distance
