Comments on: 207. Running back on track — the train on Stratford’s Greenway

By: Roads

Roads — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:07:52 +0000

Congratulations, Vic — 10:30 is a fabulous time, and evidence of all the hard work you’ve put in.

I’m still running, whilst travelling more and writing less just recently. Plenty of inspiration for this site — now I just need time to put it down.

Well done again, and looking forward to hearing more about your IM Germany exploits when I’m next in Stratford-upon-Avon.

And in the meantime, I hope the business is going well.

By: Stratford upon Avon

Stratford upon Avon — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:54:04 +0000

Hello again!
Hope you are well and keeping running.

Just a quick message to let you know that I managed to complete the Frankfurt IM and am still alive (just). The heat was blistering but the event was spectacular (anyone stupid enough to go long should try this one).

I managed to finish in 10’30 which I am over the moon with as I never imagined I could beat 11hrs.

Next time you are passing the Greenway, dont forget to stop by!

Vic

By: Roads

Roads — Mon, 11 May 2009 11:01:03 +0000

Thanks, Vic. I see that the Shakespeare Marathon 2009 was won in 2:39, with the first female coming in at 3:03 — very respectable times for an undulating course.

The race started at 1pm when I ran it in 2003 (see my post number 23) — and on a warm day that wasn’t ideal. It’s great that the organisers have moved the start forward to 9.30am, and added chip timing as well.

I’m sure it was more than warm enough for a few runners and spectators to enjoy a drink at the carriages on their way through, and I’m glad you had a good day watching them run past.

865 runners completed the full course this year, with 1820 finishing the Half Marathon — even though the race was run on the same day as London. The event continues to grow and is now one of the UK’s premier marathons.

11:22 is a wonderful time for the Iron Man. Wishing you the best of luck with your training. I’ve been running shorter distances recently — including a delightful 10 km race in Horsham yesterday (of which, more shortly… ). Many thanks again.

By: Stratford upon Avon

Stratford upon Avon — Fri, 08 May 2009 21:50:32 +0000

Hi Roads
Pity you missed out on the Shakespeare Marathon this year, although for the folks in Stratford and London it was a bit too sunny by lunchtime. The carriages are a great place to watch runners passing by!

Who knows about times for the IM. I hope to beat my previous of 11″22′. Suffering with a cold this week which has knocked the training! Keep running!

By: Roads

Roads — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:49:52 +0000

Many thanks, Vic, and wishing you and your new project well.

Hot tea and breakfast are certainly on the agenda next time I’m back in town and hacking back along The Greenway from my morning run. So maybe put the kettle on already, just in case…

Best of luck with your Iron Man training, and do let us know how you get on in the race. What’s your target time for each stage?

By: vic

vic — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:46:19 +0000

Thanks for the great article, and glad you like the carriages. Next time you’re around call in — it would be great to see you again.

Happy Running !