TracyBliss - All Comments

re: Dear RTTB Team

TracyBliss — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:07:13 GMT

So soon Border? ;)

re: Dear RTTB Team

Border — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:36:03 GMT

This time next year ......

re: Dear RTTB Team

TracyBliss — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:16:04 GMT

Dear Border,

Motivated by motivating you.. me and my friend have signed up again ;)

Thank you for the push!

Tracy x

re: Dear RTTB Team

TracyBliss — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:43:03 GMT

OFGS! I have to do it now then don't I? ;) Am registering right now.. just trying to decide if I can improve my entry time :)

Yes.. knees lots better thanks, just thigh muscles and mental pain now ;)

jive AND ice skating! Your poor legs.. aren't you mean to let them recover, even from walking half the RTTB? I'm resting now until Saturday when I hope to be back at the gym (after celebratory curry on Friday night).

re: Dear RTTB Team

Border — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:20:10 GMT

Against my better judgement (!), I have already put my name down for next year, when I hope to start and finish surrounded by a few more peeps! Hopefully it will be better organised, I will take my own music etc etc. Decided I would get a place now, rather than find no places left later on (logic or madness, who knows!).

Hope the pain has gone, I couldn't walk too well yesterday, but did a jive class last night and ice skating this morning..still, I did walk at least half of the RTTB.....

re: Dear RTTB Team

TracyBliss — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:03:41 GMT

Oh Border! Thank you so much! The blog actually kept me going and even on Sunday I was blogging in my head (think it's called 'the voices'!).

I wondered who reads my blogs as the ratings shot up in the last 2 weeks.

I'm so pleased I helped and it wasn't just self-pitying and self-motivational drivel I was writing.

Well done on completing it. Today I'm actually thinking about entering next year ;)

Will you do further runs? You've come this far! x

re: Done and Dusted! I did it! 2hrs 35.5 mins approx ;)

TracyBliss — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:50:51 GMT

Hi Viv!

I've been looking for you! Oh, I'm so sorry you didn't make it. I will wait for your update.

You can see me on the video finish no. 2332, had a dreadful finish, but a lovely hug at 9314, finishing by 8102.. gives you a clear picture of my struggle.

Hope you hear from you soon.

Tracy x

re: Dear RTTB Team

Border — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:48:03 GMT

I think RTTB ought to give you an extra medal for all your motivational posts etc!! I was in the last hundred or so to finish, but without reading your stuff, I probably wouldn't have even turned up for the run (under prepared, stinking cold for two weeks prior etc). So I just want to say Thankyou Tracy Bliss!!

re: Done and Dusted! I did it! 2hrs 35.5 mins approx ;)

Vivian Wile — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:44:35 GMT

Hi Tracy,

Just wanted to say that you should be very proud of yourself. Unfortunately I didn't actually make it to the start line but you can read all about that in my blog soon.

I did try and keep an eye out for you at the start/finish line to say hello but didn't spot you.

Congratulations again though.....

Viv x

re: Done and Dusted! I did it! 2hrs 35.5 mins approx ;)

Lisa Richards — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:56:06 GMT

I am soooo proud of myself for running the 13 miles, aswell as my friends Gemma and Mini.... WEL DONE TO ALL OF US!!!!!! I cannot believe i completed it in just under 2 hours, WHAT AN ACHIEVEMENT. Especially with the horrible weather, but then again i dunno if anyone else thought this but i think i ran faster because of it. aha ah

The atmosphere was brilliant, thank you to all of my family and friends who supported us, it was fantastic!!!!

I will be running it again next year, so when i do i will make sure i have my name on my T-Shirt as it makes such a difference when people shout your name from the crowds. It motivates you to keep going. Instead i had people shouting go the girl with the TUTU on!!!! , which did make me laugh!!!! Thank you...aha aha

The music was a huge disappointment, but i wont go into it on here!!!! Just hope they arrange it better next year, and have music throughout the 13 miles!!!!

Thank you to the people who were giving out the drinks, much appreciated... It was great to see sooo many stops along the way to keep us hydrated!!!!

Oh and sorry to the bloke that was walking at the 12th mile, you were soooo close, just wanted you to keep going, just didn't want you giving up when you were sooo close!!!!

My knees are in agony today, but nothing a good physio cant fix!!!! Hopefully!!! BRING ON THE NEXT ONE!!!! xx

re: Don't know why I thought I could do this..

TracyBliss — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:19:13 GMT

Hi Legs11,

Thank you so much for your unexpected report and apologies for not responding before.

I've had a fab day today, my first half, and total respect for your 3 and 3 1/2s! I know for sure I couldn't do a full.... Playtex Moonwalk - walking the full was great last year.

Thank you for your support. Please let me know how you did!

Tracy

re: Bring Back The Positive - Nearly Time....

legs11 — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:59:52 GMT

Go Tracy!!!

re: Don't know why I thought I could do this..

legs11 — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:57:56 GMT

Tracy, dont beat yourself up. I havent read your other blogs but felt compelled to respond to this. Each time you head to the gym or the open road, you cant always achieve a personal best, you wont always do better than the time before and you might not even always enjoy it... thats fine.

If you have been doing well, you wont have suddenly lost it... (I started running 2 yrs ago and got the bug in a big way, have done 3 marathons and 3 1/2s. I have just done a marathon 2 weeks ago and was meant to be having a brk but I am now somehow running for my best mate!)

Never under estimate what the body can do, it is pretty damn amazing! My last marathon was tough, having done the same course last year in under 4hrs I had a lot to beat. At 16m my hamstring and hip went, I walked/ran for 10m.. there is a photo of me looking pretty miserable... but I knew it didnt matter about the time, I would still finish which is pretty bloody good. I hope you are feeling more positive, your legs will thank you for a bit of a rest. Good luck, see you in 4 days

re: Don't know why I thought I could do this..

lili — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:20:37 GMT

Hang on in there Tracy! Take it as a sign that it is now time to wind down before the big day. Don't risk injury like I have (see you next year instead folks!) and just go and do your best on the day - I know you can do it! You have prepared well and will be so motivated on the day with the atmosphere, bands, music etc, you will easily find the extra few miles. I will be there cheering you on! :) xx

re: Dear lili and Viv

TracyBliss — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:23:07 GMT

Hi Viv,

Think it's getting better so have dosed up on more anti-b's and decided to leave the running til Saturday, and catch up on lost sleep from the pain. Lili's having injuries now though!!

It's a t-shirt I got not a vest so will have a think about comfort.

And I got my race pack!!

re: Dear lili and Viv

Vivian Wile — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:42:53 GMT

Thanks for your kind words Tracy. How is your tooth? Extracted or better?

I don't think the race top will make you too much hotter and yes you do wear it over your running top or you could just wear it over a sports bra if you are worried about the heat?

Viv x

re: So Near.. yet So Far :(

Vivian Wile — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:16:38 GMT

Keep your chin up Tracy (although your mouth might hurt too much for that!!) I know exactly how you feel because I had tooth problems a few months ago just as I started training for Run to the Beat. I'm sure it will all turn out just fine in the end though and I agree with lili that all the training you've done will be plenty even if you don't manage too much in the final week or two.

Viv x

re: So Near.. yet So Far :(

lili — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:25:38 GMT

Hi Tracy - you poor thing! You hang on it there and you'll be fine. This is a sign that you should be taking it a bit easier. You have trained brilliantly up to now and a few days off running will not mean you lose your current fitness level. If anything, this will give your joints and muscles a really good rest. It worked for me! After a week off, I managed my fastest ever 5k and last Sunday did another sub-60min 10k (with killer hills!!!).

You WILL be ok for the race and you WILL do well for yourself and your charity. Your blogs have been really inspiring on here, and I know you can do it! :)

re: Treadmill 13.1 miles simulating Half Marathon :)

TracyBliss — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:45:37 GMT

Hi Viv,

My shoulde is good. I'm just back from dentist with painkillers and penicillin (neither of them are names of men!).

In extreme pain as have root canal and was there over an hour and the injections didnt take, etc etc.. was like a knife down my jaw and up my head!

Not only crying with pain, but also worried about the run!! He said I will be fine for run - come back if there's any prob at all.

Have to go lay down.. hope your training is good xx

re: Treadmill 13.1 miles simulating Half Marathon :)

Vivian Wile — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:58:03 GMT

Really pleased to hear the treadmill tips helped you Tracy!!

I also use the time running to think of new things to blog about.

You're almost there now!! Hope your shoulder and teeth are feeling better.

Viv xx

re: All About Me ;)

TracyBliss — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:44:37 GMT

Thanks Girls.

Am not leaving you honest!

I have a lot to thank RTTB for even if it is all about me ;)

I only have a couple of weeks and want to concentrate more, but I haven't vanished.

I did a quick 2.5 miles yesterday lunchtime, past the building site/hotel at 1 Westminster Bridge. Builder on scaffolding shouted at me to run! What did he think I was about to do?! Stand there oggling builders?!

Am just trying to fit in what I can with some kind of relaxation after and don't want to bore everyone. I will still be looking in.

Viv would be lovely to meet up for a drink after the run.

re: All About Me ;)

lili — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:16:55 GMT

Wow Tracy - what a great post! Well done on everything you have achieved so far and it can still get better! I am very proud to be your newest friend and to have helped you train. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have trained half as much, and wouldn't have got off my backside to do my last 10k race, so thanks to you too! :)

Viv's right, you can't leave us now!!! Please keep blogging!

You look fab in your latest photo! Can't wait to get the new mag to read that article. Your son must be very proud to have you as his Mum! x

re: All About Me ;)

Vivian Wile — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:41:23 GMT

Don't leave us TracyBliss!!! Have really enjoyed reading your blogs and now it's just getting exciting with race day so close. How about a blog every second day??

Viv xx

PS You look great in your recent photo!!

re: 17.2km/10.68 Miles - Who put the STOP button there?!

TracyBliss — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:34:16 GMT

Hi darlin!

Hope you are back to full health soon.

Oh.. had a rest day (thighs a bit tight, ankles a bit weak!) and spent the morning at ROH and afternoon in the pub! Will make up for it though ;)

Take it easy still.. I won't catch up with you! Speak soon x

re: 17.2km/10.68 Miles - Who put the STOP button there?!

lili — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:39:47 GMT

OMG Tracy, that is brilliant!!! I am so jealous as I haven't been able to run due to this stupid cold. You are going to be faster and fitter than me next time we run together!

Luckily I am feeling much better today and looking forward to a quick trip to the gym later and possibly a run tomorrow.

Well done you and YES you are getting faster! xx