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Mike Wood · 7 October 2011, 08:01 AM

Seemed like a real good idea signing up for the Liverpool Marathon back in February for a 40th birthday present to myself.

That was back in February, and now, my big run is errr, on Sunday

I've jogged my way over quite a few miles of tarmac in a poor attempt to convince myself running is FUN. It isn't. Massaging blistered feet with a recovery beer is about the only glimmer of pleasure that I have discovered from plodding my long and lonely road.

I'm still doubting my ability to "go the distance"... the weather report is truly atrocious... but I have promised myself an unrestricted Indian feast washed down with at least a gallon of Cobra after I have crossed the finishing line.

I'm not aiming for a "time"... a "finish" for my first marathon will be an achievement in itself (realistically under five hours

)

On tonight's 10km jog through torrential rain and hailstones, I realised I'm still in need of a pretty big measure of support and motivation to keep me going over 26 miles (42 kilometres) of blood sweat and tears.

I will be cheered by any wishes of support you guys can offer me on Sunday morning.

Mike Wood (Runner #6938 - there's no hiding it!!)

dddrees · 7 October 2011, 08:08 AM

Good Luck with your run Mike.

SPARTAN2161 · 7 October 2011, 08:10 AM

Good luck Mike!

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matt4hand · 7 October 2011, 08:25 AM

Good Luck Mike!

I ran 26.2 a few years ago in 3:34 mins. It is painful but well worth it at the end!

I sent you a PM as well.

Matt

RC2 · 7 October 2011, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt4hand

Good Luck Mike!

I ran 26.2 a few years ago in 3:34 mins. It is painful but well worth it at the end!

I sent you a PM as well.

Matt

Matt:
GOD MAN....nice run.

Mike...good luck it takes courage to run that distance and even to accept that challenge ...you are doing both....good luck ...send a picture at the finish line. We have faith in you.

Mike Wood · 7 October 2011, 08:11 PM

Thank you guys, I am genuinely bowled-over!!

This is the encouragement I am needing, and I'm really thrilled by your support.

Counting down the hours...

MW

mikea · 9 October 2011, 12:57 AM

You can do it! Those last 5 or 6 miles remember this is a feat few have accomplished and one that can never be taken from you! Enjoy the test! You'll come out of this test a new man!

drtooth73 · 7 October 2011, 08:39 AM

Bravo!

Mike Wood · 7 October 2011, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nanuq

You know, there's a hidden opportunity here. If you strap 15 or 20 Rolexes to each arm, they will all be well wound by the finish line.

Good luck!

Err, this is Liverpool, it's kinda like Detroit, but not quite as safe!!

Thanks for the big-ups, guys, and replied to your message Matt!

Frogman4me · 7 October 2011, 10:47 AM

Good luck Mike! I try to run a couple 5k's a year but I am clearly not a fan of running...lol

matt4hand · 7 October 2011, 10:50 AM

Donation sent Mike. Good luck and GREAT cause

cruvon · 7 October 2011, 11:26 AM

Congrats Mike and all the best with the run. Btw I thought you were much older judging by your collection of watches, only 40?, you are a spring chicken;)

renfield33 · 7 October 2011, 11:26 AM

good luck. i'm training right now for a marathon on January 15th. doing an 18 week training program running 4 times a week.

masterserg · 9 October 2011, 01:36 AM

Good luck Mike! Just keep pushing it! Don't worry about the time! It'll be GREAT once you go through the finish line!

garGARgar · 9 October 2011, 03:29 AM

Good luck!! I'm sure you'll do fine.

I'm running my first half marathon tomorrow!

Dripp · 9 October 2011, 06:12 AM

Good luck Mike! Just remember, pain is temporary but pride is forever. I ran my one and only over 10 years ago - and still proud of it to this day.

cedargrove · 9 October 2011, 07:30 AM

Just got back into running myself, but a Marathon is not on my mind yet. Good for you, pushing yourself to do this. Best of luck tomorrow.

Mike Wood · 9 October 2011, 03:39 PM

I was out of bed before the alarm clock struck the second bell!!

Just three hours to 'til my marathon starts...

apeogre · 10 October 2011, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Wood

I was out of bed before the alarm clock struck the second bell!!

Just three hours to 'til my marathon starts...

How did it go? Are you still alive?

pacifichrono · 9 October 2011, 04:11 PM

Good luck, Mike. I am SURE you'll finish!

RRGHOST1 · 10 October 2011, 08:20 PM

Hi Mike,i am from the Wirral and someone asked me this morning if i had been in the Marathon. I said no,to be truthfull i didn't know it was on. How many of your Subs did you wear ? Ha ha ! Hope you feel ok !

Mike Wood · 10 October 2011, 10:03 PM

Thank you for all the big-ups and support ahead of the Liverpool Marathon yesterday... I made it all the way to the end of my first marathon, and was very pleased with my time of just under 4 hours 39 minutes for the 26.2 mile course!

For the benefit of my very generous supporters, here's the photographic evidence!!

09:22am, and full of nervous energy!

09:28am heading in to the starting pens, with 7,000 other runners!

09:29am, with 42 kilometres to go!

10:20am - 50 minutes late due to Police delaying the start

but then we were away!

Entering the Queensway Tunnel in Birkenhead (where they filmed Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows!), one of the two tunnels which goes under the River Mersey

And emerging from the Tunnel in Liverpool, after crossing the 13.1 mile half-way point

The course ran past the historic Albert Docks on Liverpool's famous River Mersey water-front, and the cold drizzly rain set in

The sight of the iconic Liver Building (one of the "Three Graces" on Liverpool's water front at the Pier Head) lifted my spirits as the end of the run approached

And after nearly 4 hours and 40 minutes, the last few hundred yards

and the

My hard-earned finisher's medal, and the actual time I recorded (which tallies with the official timers), and me staggering past 14 miles. My GPS cut a few hundred metres off my distance whilst I was running through the tunnel.

It was a fantastic day, with great support from massive crowds who turned out to cheer us on, and the helpers who kept us hydrated with drinks stations along the route.

The winning time was 2 hours 35 minutes, and the final stragglers came in around 7 hours. My official position was 3,003, I hope not too bad for a first (and last!) marathon attempt. Never has a cold beer and a hot Indian curry tasted so good afterwards!!

Thank you to everyone who generously supported me, you really kept me going as my strength started sapping away on the last 10 miles... cheers!

Mike Wood

Colnago · 10 October 2011, 11:05 PM

Well done doesn't seem to do it justice.....fantastic effort mate!!!

drtooth73 · 11 October 2011, 12:23 AM

Congrats! Well done!

Chris B · 11 October 2011, 12:24 AM

Very well done Mike

masterserg · 11 October 2011, 12:32 AM

Congratulations Mike! Massive achievement!

Lion · 11 October 2011, 12:37 AM

Mike congratulations for your well earned accomplishment...not everyone has the determination you showed. And with the carrot(beer and a meal) in front of the horse you had a lot of fun and did what most of us couldn't do!!!

Tri-Tip · 11 October 2011, 12:52 AM

Congratulations, finishing a marathon has got to be one of the great achievements in amateur sports.

TheVTCGuy · 11 October 2011, 02:02 AM

Mike! I congratulate you my friend, what a fantastic achievement!

And in 4 hours! I couldn't do that in a car....

Dripp · 11 October 2011, 05:54 AM

You da man! Seriously, nice job Mike.

7 October 2011, 08:01 AM	#1
Mike Wood "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Wood Location: Liverpool UK Watch: Listen & Learn! Posts: 611	OT - Run, Fat Boy, Run!! Seemed like a real good idea signing up for the Liverpool Marathon back in February for a 40th birthday present to myself. That was back in February, and now, my big run is errr, on Sunday I've jogged my way over quite a few miles of tarmac in a poor attempt to convince myself running is FUN. It isn't. Massaging blistered feet with a recovery beer is about the only glimmer of pleasure that I have discovered from plodding my long and lonely road. I'm still doubting my ability to "go the distance"... the weather report is truly atrocious... but I have promised myself an unrestricted Indian feast washed down with at least a gallon of Cobra after I have crossed the finishing line. I'm not aiming for a "time"... a "finish" for my first marathon will be an achievement in itself (realistically under five hours ) On tonight's 10km jog through torrential rain and hailstones, I realised I'm still in need of a pretty big measure of support and motivation to keep me going over 26 miles (42 kilometres) of blood sweat and tears. I will be cheered by any wishes of support you guys can offer me on Sunday morning. Mike Wood (Runner #6938 - there's no hiding it!!)

7 October 2011, 08:08 AM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Good Luck with your run Mike. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

9 October 2011, 12:57 AM	#7
mikea "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: mike Location: Dallas, Tx Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 1,090	You can do it! Those last 5 or 6 miles remember this is a feat few have accomplished and one that can never be taken from you! Enjoy the test! You'll come out of this test a new man! __________________ DD40 RG, DD40 Platinum, Submariner Bluesy, RG YM 40, YM 40

7 October 2011, 11:26 AM	#12
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Congrats Mike and all the best with the run. Btw I thought you were much older judging by your collection of watches, only 40?, you are a spring chicken;) __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

7 October 2011, 11:26 AM	#13
renfield33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Watch: GMT-II Pepsi Posts: 1,051	good luck. i'm training right now for a marathon on January 15th. doing an 18 week training program running 4 times a week. __________________ Lug hole loyalist!

7 October 2011, 08:10 AM	#3
SPARTAN2161 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick H. Location: Amherst, NY Watch: me flip Posts: 1,901	Good luck Mike! Sent from my DROID X2 using Tapatalk

7 October 2011, 08:25 AM	#4
matt4hand Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Atlanta Watch: Tramp Posts: 2,369	Good Luck Mike! I ran 26.2 a few years ago in 3:34 mins. It is painful but well worth it at the end! I sent you a PM as well. Matt

7 October 2011, 08:11 PM	#6
Mike Wood "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Wood Location: Liverpool UK Watch: Listen & Learn! Posts: 611	Wow Wow Wow!! Thank you guys, I am genuinely bowled-over!! This is the encouragement I am needing, and I'm really thrilled by your support. Counting down the hours... MW

7 October 2011, 08:39 AM	#8
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	Bravo!

7 October 2011, 10:47 AM	#10
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Good luck Mike! I try to run a couple 5k's a year but I am clearly not a fan of running...lol

7 October 2011, 10:50 AM	#11
matt4hand Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Atlanta Watch: Tramp Posts: 2,369	Donation sent Mike. Good luck and GREAT cause

9 October 2011, 01:36 AM	#14
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Good luck Mike! Just keep pushing it! Don't worry about the time! It'll be GREAT once you go through the finish line! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

9 October 2011, 03:29 AM	#15
garGARgar "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: New York, NY Watch: 16610LV Posts: 711	Good luck!! I'm sure you'll do fine. I'm running my first half marathon tomorrow! __________________ 16610LV 126334 116710LN

9 October 2011, 06:12 AM	#16
Dripp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cincinnati Watch: 16520 Daytona Posts: 129	Good luck Mike! Just remember, pain is temporary but pride is forever. I ran my one and only over 10 years ago - and still proud of it to this day.

9 October 2011, 07:30 AM	#17
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	Just got back into running myself, but a Marathon is not on my mind yet. Good for you, pushing yourself to do this. Best of luck tomorrow.

9 October 2011, 03:39 PM	#18
Mike Wood "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Wood Location: Liverpool UK Watch: Listen & Learn! Posts: 611	Off to a good start!! I was out of bed before the alarm clock struck the second bell!! Just three hours to 'til my marathon starts...

9 October 2011, 04:11 PM	#20
pacifichrono "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: San Diego Watch: 1968 GMT 1675 Posts: 1,059	Good luck, Mike. I am SURE you'll finish! __________________ Regards from Sunny San Diego..........Tom

10 October 2011, 08:20 PM	#21
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	Hi Mike,i am from the Wirral and someone asked me this morning if i had been in the Marathon. I said no,to be truthfull i didn't know it was on. How many of your Subs did you wear ? Ha ha ! Hope you feel ok !

10 October 2011, 10:03 PM	#22
Mike Wood "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Wood Location: Liverpool UK Watch: Listen & Learn! Posts: 611	I only gone and done it! Thank you for all the big-ups and support ahead of the Liverpool Marathon yesterday... I made it all the way to the end of my first marathon, and was very pleased with my time of just under 4 hours 39 minutes for the 26.2 mile course! For the benefit of my very generous supporters, here's the photographic evidence!! 09:22am, and full of nervous energy! 09:28am heading in to the starting pens, with 7,000 other runners! 09:29am, with 42 kilometres to go! 10:20am - 50 minutes late due to Police delaying the start but then we were away! Entering the Queensway Tunnel in Birkenhead (where they filmed Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows!), one of the two tunnels which goes under the River Mersey And emerging from the Tunnel in Liverpool, after crossing the 13.1 mile half-way point The course ran past the historic Albert Docks on Liverpool's famous River Mersey water-front, and the cold drizzly rain set in The sight of the iconic Liver Building (one of the "Three Graces" on Liverpool's water front at the Pier Head) lifted my spirits as the end of the run approached And after nearly 4 hours and 40 minutes, the last few hundred yards and the My hard-earned finisher's medal, and the actual time I recorded (which tallies with the official timers), and me staggering past 14 miles. My GPS cut a few hundred metres off my distance whilst I was running through the tunnel. It was a fantastic day, with great support from massive crowds who turned out to cheer us on, and the helpers who kept us hydrated with drinks stations along the route. The winning time was 2 hours 35 minutes, and the final stragglers came in around 7 hours. My official position was 3,003, I hope not too bad for a first (and last!) marathon attempt. Never has a cold beer and a hot Indian curry tasted so good afterwards!! Thank you to everyone who generously supported me, you really kept me going as my strength started sapping away on the last 10 miles... cheers! Mike Wood

10 October 2011, 11:05 PM	#23
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	Well done doesn't seem to do it justice.....fantastic effort mate!!! __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

11 October 2011, 12:23 AM	#24
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	Congrats! Well done!

11 October 2011, 12:24 AM	#25
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Very well done Mike

11 October 2011, 12:32 AM	#26
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Congratulations Mike! Massive achievement! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

11 October 2011, 12:37 AM	#27
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Mike congratulations for your well earned accomplishment...not everyone has the determination you showed. And with the carrot(beer and a meal) in front of the horse you had a lot of fun and did what most of us couldn't do!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

11 October 2011, 12:52 AM	#28
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,474	Congratulations, finishing a marathon has got to be one of the great achievements in amateur sports.

11 October 2011, 02:02 AM	#29
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Mike! I congratulate you my friend, what a fantastic achievement! And in 4 hours! I couldn't do that in a car....

11 October 2011, 05:54 AM	#30
Dripp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cincinnati Watch: 16520 Daytona Posts: 129	You da man! Seriously, nice job Mike.

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