Tomorrow = Valencia!!

This time tomorrow I will be on my way to Zurich to then wait for my flight to Valencia! And I can't wait :-)

I've started getting a little nervous about the marathon now. I can feel all the old feeling surfacing again.

I've got butterflies in my stomach and am having problems sitting still. I know I can finish the marathon so I'm not worried about that this time. I'm so looking forward to the feeling right at the start of the marathon. I love the electric feeling that is in the air.

VALENCIA :-)

This is how Sundays weather is looking now :- I'm not too worried as all the other weather sites are showing sun with clouds and around 17 degrees. (I just thought it was a good idea to use the same weather website on here).

Details for Sunday, November 27, 2011

Cooler with rain

High Temperature

14°C

RealFeel®

11°C

Winds

NNE 19

Maximum UV

1

Thunderstorm Probability

4%

Amount of Precipitation

10.16

Amount of Rain

10.16

Amount of Snow

0

Hours of Precipitation

12 Hours

Hours of Rain

12 Hours

6 Days to Valencia Marathon. What is the Weather Prediction Now?

The finish is nearly built!!

So what is the weather prediction with 6 days to go? Where did my clouds go??? And I don't like that big sun and the hot temperature.......

Details for Sunday, November 27, 2011

Sunny

High Temperature

19°C

RealFeel®

20°C

Winds

S 3

Maximum UV

2

Thunderstorm Probability

0%

Amount of Precipitation

0

Amount of Rain

0

Amount of Snow

0

Hours of Precipitation

0 Hours

Hours of Rain

0 Hours

One Week Until Valencia Marathon!

Oh my god!! Only one week left until Valencia Marathon 2011!!

I am certainly not as scared as I was when it was only 1 week until Copenhagen Marathon. I think this is because I know what is ahead of me this time and, of course, because I'm going to Valencia too :-)

I am actually very excited about my coming marathon and can't wait to be running it!! (I think this makes me a little crazy in most peoples minds).

The finish is going to be great! They are buiilding a long platform in the middle of some water so when you come into the finish it will seem like you are 'running on water'.

Below are some photos of them working on the platform and how the finish will look :-

I don't think that will be my time!!

Race Number 3683 for Valencia Marathon and Latest Weather Report!

I have just found out my race number for Valencia Marathon (thanks for the tip Pancho)

My number is 3683!!

I am really looking forward to the marathon and to visiting Valencia :-)

Only 8 days to the marathon!

Latest weather report for Valencia Marathon:- This one is looking better! I like that it says 'increasing clouds'

Details for Sunday, November 27, 2011

Increasing clouds

High Temperature

17°C

RealFeel®

18°C

Winds

NW 3

Maximum UV

2

Thunderstorm Probability

0%

Amount of Precipitation

0

Amount of Rain

0

Amount of Snow

0

Hours of Precipitation

0 Hours

Hours of Rain

0 Hours

31st Edition of Valencia Marathon: 27th November!

The 31st edition of the city’s largest race is taking place on 27 November. Some 6,700 athletes have already registered for the Divina Pastora Marathon, and will be running across the whole city to complete the 42-kilometre race. The circuit, which is completely flat, will begin at one of Valencia’s best venues, the City of Arts and Sciences. 

The popular athletics phenomenon has become a point of reference in bringing sport to the masses. This is nowhere better exemplified than in the Marathon. These mythological 42,195 kilometres provide us with an impressive demonstration of the qualities needed to excel in any sporting arena: personal endurance, perseverance and stamina.

The Divina Pastora Marathon is held annually in the historic city of Valencia which, with its entirely flat circuit and perfect November temperature, averaging between 12-17 degrees, represents the ideal setting for hosting such a long-distance sporting challenge. This, coupled with the most incomparable of settings, makes the Divina Pastora Marathon, Valencia, one of the most important events in the national calendar.

Running alongside the Mediterranean coastline, barely metres from the sea, taking in areas of the city where events such as the Formula 1 Grand Prix is held and the Americas Cup was celebrated are only a few of the attractions that await the participants when taking part in the Divina Pastora Marathon, Valencia.

The stunning Ciudad de la Artes y las Ciencias (City of Arts and Sciences) will serve as the nerve centre of this prestigious event that promises to be a sporting celebration. This architectural masterpiece will not only be both the starting and finishing points of the race but will also be the site of the numerous parallel activities planned for the big day. Exceed your expectations as you pass over the shimmering blue pools of the Museo de las Ciencias (Science Museum) Príncipe Felipe. Celebrate your triumphant return in this unforgettable setting.

The official route :

All the info on http://maratondivinapastoravalencia.com

Valencia Marathon Weather

Two weeks today and I will be finished Valencia Marathon!!

I can't wait! There are 6400 people signed up so far.

Of course, I've already started checking the weather and have to say that right now I'm not liking what I'm seeing!

The wind is fine, the temperature is fine but I'm hating that great big sun!! Bring on the clouds I say :-)

Details for Sunday, November 27, 2011

Mostly sunny

High Temperature

21°C

RealFeel®

19°C

Winds

NW 16

Maximum UV

2

Thunderstorm Probability

0%

Amount of Precipitation

0

Amount of Rain

0

Amount of Snow

0

Hours of Precipitation

0 Hours

Hours of Rain

0 Hours

All My Personal Bests!!

After getting a new personal best in a half marathon yesterday I wondered what all my official personal bests are.

This is a list of them :-)

5k - 28 minutes and 6 seconds

10k - 54 minutes and 9 seconds

15k - 1 hour, 24 minutes and 13 seconds

Half Marathon - 2 hours, 4 minutes and 15 seconds

Marathon - 4 hours, 43 minutes and 33 seconds