Paula Radcliffe

need some advice

maysu — Wed Mar 10, 2010 5:43 am

Author: maysu

Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 5:43 am

hi!just wanna know the best to time to start a training program after giving birth. i had a 7 month old baby now..i used to run before i got pregnant.i had ceasarian delivery,isn't this enough time before i start a training program now?

i just missed joining fun runs in the city..

really need your advices.
thanks....

Where does she live now?

kjelli — Tue Mar 09, 2010 8:51 pm

Author: kjelli

Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 8:51 pm

Where does Paula live? I thought it was Monaco, but she seems to be spending a fair bit of time in America also.. Does anyone know?

Virgin London Marathon

Eli — Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:10 pm

Author: Eli

Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:10 pm

Hi kjelli, I understand your concern about Paula maybe hyper-focusing on London 2012, however, there are alot of athletes who will tell you after winning the OGM that they focused on this moment for four years!

For example: When Evan Lysacek (who is awesome!) won in Vancouver last month, he and his coach, the great Frank Carroll, had been mapping out a plan since Torino 2006 to win in Vancouver.

Sometimes, this does backfire, but sometimes it does in fact lead to GOLD.

Time will tell and in all truth, Vancouver was Evan's second Olympics, while for Paula, this will be five! Soooo, who knows.

In the meantime, I hope she has Child #2 this year and then returns to serious training ... and winning!

Is Paula wealthy?

kjelli — Tue Mar 09, 2010 12:02 pm

Author: kjelli

Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 12:02 pm

paulasno1 wrote:

and sponsors from vittel and nike also judging by her car she is loaded

What does she drive

training blog

Paul A — Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:25 am

Author: Paul A

Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:25 am

Sounds interesting HS. In London most of this week so I am going to be struggling to train, however my son is rowing in the Schools Head of the River race on Thursday so will probably run that. It is over the same course as the Boat race but in reverse so from Mortlake (Chiswick Bridge) to Putney.

Well I won't keep up with an Eight over 4.25 miles when they are rowing with the Ebb tide so will probably run alongside at the start and then cut through the middle (the Thames goes in one of its n formations) and wait for them to approach and run down to the finish with them. I might then run back the whole 4.2 miles with them as they will be paddling rather than racing and against the tide so should keep up.

Race Blog

Paul A — Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:20 am

Author: Paul A

Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:20 am

jdc22 wrote:

...

Paul A - what distance was your race?

Whoops didn't mention that but it was a half marathon.

First road race of the year and in fact the next is probably not until 11th April - the Sandy 10.

Great performance from Lemoncello

midnightfeast — Sat Mar 06, 2010 10:08 pm

Author: midnightfeast

Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 10:08 pm

Lemoncello has just started a blog, you'll find it at:

http://adlemoncello.blogspot.com/

2 hour run= Marathon training?

jdc22 — Sat Mar 06, 2010 9:31 am

Author: jdc22

Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 9:31 am

So do we think she is going to run London?

I'm not sure to be honest... It's only about 7 weeks away, surely she would have made her mind up by now? She did say after NYC that she was going to take some time off, rest and recouperate, so I doubt she'll be in London.

Would she train for a marathon and actively try for a baby at the same time?

Like Paul A says, all speculation.

I'd love it if she did run, but only if she was in shape to run and win, by beating Mikitenko :-p.

Paula in Vancouver

Eli — Thu Mar 04, 2010 4:32 pm

Author: Eli

Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 4:32 pm

I'm very happy to hear that Paula plans on being prepared to compete in the London 2012 Olympic Marathon, rather than just be an ambassador.

Everyone keep your fingers and toes crossed that Paula will be healthy and fit come 2012!!

CNN Interview with Paula in Vancouver

Eli — Thu Mar 04, 2010 4:26 pm

Author: Eli

Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 4:26 pm

Thank you, MR Sir, for the link!

I've been missing Paula and a bit worried about her since we've heard virtually nothing for months. How cool that she was in Vancouver for the Olympics. [I'm having massive Olympic withdrawals!]
It's so reassuring to see her smiling and happy!

I'm still firmly in the Paula Camp.

GO PAULA!!!

Gold!

victrackgirl — Mon Mar 01, 2010 6:47 pm

Author: victrackgirl

Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 6:47 pm

I think London will be brillant as well!

My only concern and it is just this nagging feeling I have had since London got the games is security ...not that it won't be good but how does one protect the Tube etc? That worry would never stop me from coming but it is there-just some kind of gut feeling really.

Paul- that is a wonderful offer. I may just take you up on it. Of course you would be more than welcome to come here any time as well.

I guess getting tickets is going to be the tough part......

SEND PAULA YOUR QUESTIONS!

joCNN — Thu Feb 25, 2010 1:30 pm

Author: joCNN

Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 1:30 pm

CNN is doing a special interview with Paula Radcliffe where you can send her your questions for her to answer.

Please post your comments NOW on our website! Or post them on this messageboard.

http://connecttheworld.blogs.cnn.com/2010/02/25/future-connector-paula-radcliffe/

Jo
Planning Producer, CNN

a few elite names announced for the london marathom

doug225550 — Wed Feb 24, 2010 9:54 pm

Author: doug225550

Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 9:54 pm

yamauchi and kastor have entered the new york half marathon on march 21st, which should give a better indicator of their shape before london.

also sammy wanjiru and martin lel are scheduled to run a half marathon in new orleans this sunday.

birmingham indoors

nevetssllim — Tue Feb 23, 2010 10:22 pm

Author: nevetssllim

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 10:22 pm

I thoroughly enjoyed the meeting on TV and wished I was there.

Meadows looked in fantastic shape - 1:59.11 puts her second on the world-rankings and it's nice to see Idowu getting back into form after an iffy start.

Really exciting three-way finish in the 2-miles and nice to see Tiru win after quite a few withdrawals from this meeting.

is paula retired.

JSrunner — Sun Feb 14, 2010 6:31 pm

Author: JSrunner

Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 6:31 pm

It also depends on the timeframe you want to finish the race in, the faster you want to run the longer you will have to train, and the harder you will push yourself.

Just to run a marathon, if you have never ran one before is something you have to train for, you just can�t go out and do it without any training, you have to prepare yourself both physically and mentally.