Category Archives: Marathon

The Full Story

Posted on April 20, 2011 by marathonnicki

Okay, the children are in bed, I have internet access and I’m awake enough to type so here it comes…the full story of my marathon journey (cue uplifting yet cheesey music as I subtley brush a tear from my eye, … Continue reading →

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Who wants to see my medal?

Posted on April 18, 2011 by marathonnicki

Taa-daa…. (I have just noticed we have a toy lion hanging from a music stand with a camera around its neck. I wonder why.) My marathon finishing time was…drumroll…6 hours, 11 minutes and 50 seconds. Part of me is slightly … Continue reading →

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I’ve done it!

Posted on April 17, 2011 by marathonnicki

Woohoo! Slower than I’d hoped because it was so hot but I’ve done it! Proper post to follow tomorrow, including a photo of the medal, but for now: Thank you again to everyone who supported me, cheered me on, looked … Continue reading →

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2 days to go…

Posted on April 15, 2011 by marathonnicki

…and I’m back to being scared! That’s normal though, right? It’s more of an excited scared than a totally terrified scared but the fear has definitely crept back in since my last post. This will be my last blog post … Continue reading →

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4 days to go…

Posted on April 13, 2011 by marathonnicki

You know the walking-to-the-dance-floor dance made famous by Peter Kay? I suddenly realised the other day that my running style more than slightly resembles it; a kind of self-conscious shamble, not quite following any rhythm or showing any style, but … Continue reading →

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This time next week it will all be over…

Posted on April 10, 2011 by marathonnicki

Dear Weather God, please will you make it a bit cooler and cloudier next Sunday? If you could add a breeze that is always coming from behind whichever direction I’m running in, maybe more of a powerful wind to help … Continue reading →

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10 days to go

Posted on April 7, 2011 by marathonnicki

I’d say I’m about 1/4 excited and 3/4 scared! How can The Marathon (cue ominous music) be so soon? I’m into the taper phase now, which means I’ve hit the peak of my training and the next long run will … Continue reading →

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Why am I doing this?

Posted on March 31, 2011 by marathonnicki

Okay, please can someone remind me again why I’m signed up for an event where they have to put info like this in the official magazine: Lovely… On a much nicer note, my fantastic sister-in-law who lives in Dubai is … Continue reading →

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Bad dreams

Posted on March 29, 2011 by marathonnicki

I’ve had a variety of dreams about the marathon recently, all with one thing in common: I get to London no problem, then realise on the morning of the marathon that I haven’t brought any of my running clothing/shoes/other vital … Continue reading →

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Beautiful day

Posted on March 27, 2011 by marathonnicki

Wasn’t the weather amazing today? I did my long run before lunch and set off wearing my fleece jacket…well that stayed on for about 5 minutes then spent the rest of the time tied round my waist! It was my … Continue reading →

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