I was feeling better today and really wanted to get out and run again!
It was minus 2 feeling like minus 15 with the wind chill :-(
I couldn't run at my normal pace and ended up running around 6:23 per kilometre.
Now I have a headache and am snuggled up under a duvet!
Don't feel up to writing more just now.....
16 Feb 2011
13 Feb 2011
Copenhagen Marathon Route, Accommodation, and Other Information
As we are only 97 days away from Copenhagen Marathon 2011 I thought it was time to update my blog with some of the details about the day :-)
http://www.cabinn.com/
www.dgi-byen.dk/hotel
- Scandic is the official hotel partner and offers a range of hotels in the city center close to the starting area.
“Scandic is a modern hotel chain where conscious people come for inspiration and renewed energy. With around 150 hotels and 30,000 rooms, we are already one of the largest hotel companies in Europe. And Scandic are continuing to grow – within a few years, there will be over 200 Scandics to choose from."
www.scandichotels.com/copenhagen
Nykredit Copenhagen Marathon is once again using the area just by Langebro at Islands Brygge as both start and finish area.
The area along the water front allows Nykredit Copenhagen Marathon to accomodate larger groups of runners and spectators better giving the race a great start when the runners cross Langebro and continue into the city center.
- Three days of Sports Expo before the run
- Timing recorded through a chip
- A traffic-free 42,195 km course for marathon runners only
- Pace setters to ensure a steady pace throughout the run
- Hydration stations every 4,5 km offering water and energy drink. Four stations will also serve fresh fruits
- Medical Aid Stations and toilets positioned along the route
- Music and other entertainment along the route
- Photos will be taken by photographers from Marathon Photos, who will be stationed throughout the course
- Showers will be available at the finish area
- A plastic blanket, hot chocolate, rolls, yoghurt and fresh fruits in the finish area
- A medal and a Nykredit Copenhagen Marathon t-shirt – to show you were there!
For more information, to read about the Sports Expo, and to sign up for Copenhagen Marathon 2011 please visit:-
http://www.copenhagenmarathon.dk/
www.copenhagenmarathon.dk/en/participant-info/online-registration/
Copenhagen Marathon 2011 Route and Water Deposits
Copenhagen Accommodation (best to book as far in advance as possible)
DANHOSTEL COPENHAGEN CITY
- Stay in walking distance to start and finish. As a guest at the DANHOSTEL Copenhagen City you have access to your room after the run to have a shower and you can leave your luggage during the run.
www.danhostelcopenhagen.comCABINN
- Cabinn offers good, cheap accommodations and have a selection of four hotels in the Copenhagen Area. If you are participating in Nykredit Copenhagen Marathon, you can book your room at a special discount price. To get the discounted price you will be required to present your race number and the code 2509http://www.cabinn.com/
DGI-BYEN HOTELS
- “Sleep in quiet surroundings and wake up well rested for the challenge of your life. When you stay at one of DGI-Byens hotels you can walk back to your room to have a shower and rest until 17:00. Or you can recover your legs in the Swim Center spa or in the steam bath and saunawww.dgi-byen.dk/hotel
SCANDIC
NYKREDIT COPENHAGEN MARATHON OFFICIAL HOTEL PARTNER- Scandic is the official hotel partner and offers a range of hotels in the city center close to the starting area.
“Scandic is a modern hotel chain where conscious people come for inspiration and renewed energy. With around 150 hotels and 30,000 rooms, we are already one of the largest hotel companies in Europe. And Scandic are continuing to grow – within a few years, there will be over 200 Scandics to choose from."
www.scandichotels.com/copenhagen
Start & Finish
Nykredit Copenhagen Marathon is once again using the area just by Langebro at Islands Brygge as both start and finish area.
The area along the water front allows Nykredit Copenhagen Marathon to accomodate larger groups of runners and spectators better giving the race a great start when the runners cross Langebro and continue into the city center.
Nykredit Copenhagen Marathon gives you:
- Three days of Sports Expo before the run
- Timing recorded through a chip
- A traffic-free 42,195 km course for marathon runners only
- Pace setters to ensure a steady pace throughout the run
- Hydration stations every 4,5 km offering water and energy drink. Four stations will also serve fresh fruits
- Medical Aid Stations and toilets positioned along the route
- Music and other entertainment along the route
- Photos will be taken by photographers from Marathon Photos, who will be stationed throughout the course
- Showers will be available at the finish area
- A plastic blanket, hot chocolate, rolls, yoghurt and fresh fruits in the finish area
- A medal and a Nykredit Copenhagen Marathon t-shirt – to show you were there!
For more information, to read about the Sports Expo, and to sign up for Copenhagen Marathon 2011 please visit:-
http://www.copenhagenmarathon.dk/
www.copenhagenmarathon.dk/en/participant-info/online-registration/
Bad Cold = No Running :-(
I've been feeling a cold coming on for a couple of days now but was still planning to have my run today!
It's the halfterm holiday and my son is home this week so it's going to be hard to fit in a long run during the week.
So it REALLY sucks that I woke up with a splitting headache and sore throat this morning :-(
I thought it would be a good idea not to run today. Now I'm 16k down!
I can fit in a run on Tuesday and Wednesday after work so am hoping that my husband will pick up our youngest from nursery one of the days so I can have a long run :-)
I can't be ill now I've got marathon training to do!
It's the halfterm holiday and my son is home this week so it's going to be hard to fit in a long run during the week.
So it REALLY sucks that I woke up with a splitting headache and sore throat this morning :-(
I thought it would be a good idea not to run today. Now I'm 16k down!
I can fit in a run on Tuesday and Wednesday after work so am hoping that my husband will pick up our youngest from nursery one of the days so I can have a long run :-)
I can't be ill now I've got marathon training to do!
10 Feb 2011
Very Windy 10k Run!
I had a free day today so took my youngest to nursery and then had a 10.5k run!
I run along some different paths over the Vestamager Nature Area.
To say it was very windy is an understatement!! It was so hard to run and I kept being blown sideways but I was determined to run my 10k :-)
It was really nice running there with my music on and just watching airplanes taking off and looking at all the nature.
I will run there again soon but choose a less windy day next time!
I run along some different paths over the Vestamager Nature Area.
To say it was very windy is an understatement!! It was so hard to run and I kept being blown sideways but I was determined to run my 10k :-)
It was really nice running there with my music on and just watching airplanes taking off and looking at all the nature.
I will run there again soon but choose a less windy day next time!
6 Feb 2011
New 10k Time!!
See my run at http://go.nike.com/a4trjju
Today I ran the first of the Nike Marathon Tests :-) It was 10k.
I beat my old 10k time by 6 seconds!! My new PB for 10k is 54 miuntes and 45 seconds.
My old 10k time I got in October in perfect running conditions. Today was cold and windy at times so I confident I can improve more when it's springtime.
The race was a 10k route around Østerbro and a little bit in Fælledparken.
I started by running with the 5:40 group but they took off a little too fast for me and by 3k I was trailing way behind them but still infront of the 5:50 group. At 5.5k there was the water depot so I stopped for a couple of seconds and had some Powerade. As usual this gave me the boost I needed :-)
I started speeding up slowly from this point and by the 8k mark I was running between 5:18 and 5:20. At 9k I had caught up with the pacesetters for the 5:40 group and by 9.5k I was ahead of them. With 300 metres to go I started sprinting as normal. I was very tired when I crossed the line!
It was a great race and I'm now looking forward to running the 15k in March :-)
Today I ran the first of the Nike Marathon Tests :-) It was 10k.
I beat my old 10k time by 6 seconds!! My new PB for 10k is 54 miuntes and 45 seconds.
My old 10k time I got in October in perfect running conditions. Today was cold and windy at times so I confident I can improve more when it's springtime.
The race was a 10k route around Østerbro and a little bit in Fælledparken.
I started by running with the 5:40 group but they took off a little too fast for me and by 3k I was trailing way behind them but still infront of the 5:50 group. At 5.5k there was the water depot so I stopped for a couple of seconds and had some Powerade. As usual this gave me the boost I needed :-)
I started speeding up slowly from this point and by the 8k mark I was running between 5:18 and 5:20. At 9k I had caught up with the pacesetters for the 5:40 group and by 9.5k I was ahead of them. With 300 metres to go I started sprinting as normal. I was very tired when I crossed the line!
It was a great race and I'm now looking forward to running the 15k in March :-)
4 Feb 2011
Not Much Running This Week!!
I've been neglecting my blog a little this week :-(
This is because I've started a new job in a shop that is opening this weekend so have been working long hours helping to get it ready for the grand opening day.
I didn't run on Monday as my muscles and foot were aching after my 20km run on Sunday so I decided to let them rest!
The next time I had a chance to run was yesterday evening. I didn't have long so ran 1.5km as quick as I could :-)
I'm looking forward to running 10km on Sunday in the Nike Marathon Test!!
This is because I've started a new job in a shop that is opening this weekend so have been working long hours helping to get it ready for the grand opening day.
I didn't run on Monday as my muscles and foot were aching after my 20km run on Sunday so I decided to let them rest!
The next time I had a chance to run was yesterday evening. I didn't have long so ran 1.5km as quick as I could :-)
I'm looking forward to running 10km on Sunday in the Nike Marathon Test!!
30 Jan 2011
20km Run Today in Minus 2 degrees!
See my run at http://go.nike.com/1f6pe0g
Right now I'm wondering if I should run the Polar Marathon instead of Copenhagen?
I'm certainly training very much in snow, ice and minus degrees!
I'm only joking :-) I think the Polar Marathon would kill me as I really hate the cold!
Anyway, today I ran a great 20km run! The sun was shining which always puts me into a good mood :-)
I ran from my home, through the Amagerfælled and over the bridge by Islands Brygge. From there I ran up to Rådhuspladsen (the town hall square), and all the way from one end of Strøget (the walking street) to the other :-)
That was a lot of fun as it was full of tourists so I had to weave in and out of them. They were looking at me like I was some crazy person (I am a little but that's another story)!
From there I ran up to the queens palace Amalienborg Slot and smiled to the soldiers :-). Then up to the English church and my favourite water fountain called Gefion Fountain. It's turned off in the winter but is so beautiful to see on a summers evening!
From there I ran along the waterfront back towards the city centre and ran through Nyhavn. This is another beautiful area well worth a visit at anytime of the year but again especially worth seeing on a summers evening!
Right now I'm wondering if I should run the Polar Marathon instead of Copenhagen?
I'm certainly training very much in snow, ice and minus degrees!
I'm only joking :-) I think the Polar Marathon would kill me as I really hate the cold!
Anyway, today I ran a great 20km run! The sun was shining which always puts me into a good mood :-)
I ran from my home, through the Amagerfælled and over the bridge by Islands Brygge. From there I ran up to Rådhuspladsen (the town hall square), and all the way from one end of Strøget (the walking street) to the other :-)
That was a lot of fun as it was full of tourists so I had to weave in and out of them. They were looking at me like I was some crazy person (I am a little but that's another story)!
From there I ran up to the queens palace Amalienborg Slot and smiled to the soldiers :-). Then up to the English church and my favourite water fountain called Gefion Fountain. It's turned off in the winter but is so beautiful to see on a summers evening!
From there I ran along the waterfront back towards the city centre and ran through Nyhavn. This is another beautiful area well worth a visit at anytime of the year but again especially worth seeing on a summers evening!
I then went along the waterfront and under the first bridge, past the Black Diamond (Royal Library) , under Islands Brygge bridge, all the way up to Fisketørvet, then onto the main road up to Sydhavn, and then down Vejlands Alle and home.
All in all it was a great run!
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