Runners thread - runners of all abilities welcome

[Sirzy]

As the first thread ( www.mumsnet.com/Talk/exercise/1948631-Is-there-a-general-running-thread? ) is now pretty much full time for a new one.

Thread for anyone who runs no matter how fast or slow or how long you run for to discuss all things running!

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/exercise/1948631-Is-there-a-general-running-thread? oops clicky link to old thread

I would like to open the thread by saying MY LEGS! My poor legs. Anyone other HM runners struggle to get down the stairs this morning? My right hip is so stiff.

Oh no Eau! Hope they feel better soon. Lots of ibroburfen today then?

I am aiming to get between 9 and 10k in this morning. Really want to do 10 but at the same time don't want to push too hard.

I not sure i ever posted on your last thread but I love running and read your last thread. Im not especially good speed wise but enjoy long-for-me runs up to about 10 miles, occasionally slightly more. Totally clears my head, its therapy for me. Just love it.

Hi HaPPy8!

Mine were painful for three + days after my first EauRouge, not bad at all after this one (my 2nd!). Try and keep moving, try and get out for a gentle recovery run today or tomorrow :)

Hi Happy! I know what you men about clearing your head, running is a great stress reliever!

I won't be running anywhere today! I think I'll have a soak in the bath and maybe go out for a short run with DD1 tomorrow.

Hello, HaPPy8 :)

Eau no! (Sorry, couldn't resist - channeling those 1980s Perrier adverts!) Soak and ibuprofen for you, matey.

Hello everyone! Like the new thread.

Morning everyone

I am running my first marathon in exactly 34 days and, after recovering from a back injury 2 weeks ago I'm now back into training & quite honestly bricking it that I don't have time to get my stamina back up My aim was a sub 4 hour now my aim is to finish!!!

Well done to all the runners who completed a half over the weekend -HM is my favourite distance

Hi HaPPy8!
Checking in to mark place really. I didn't deal with my post-parkrun trainers til this morning GRIM. That's a lesson learned alright.
Going to try and go out this afternoon, DP and DS dependent though...

Hi MrsFrank, that sounds like quite a challenge you've set yourself! I hope your back behaves itself for you

Thanks Thursday -yes I hope it behaves too -I was over training

Hope your back behaves now MrsFrankTurner.

I didn't get out for my run today :( will do it tomorrow instead though

Eau - I felt and walked like John Wayne for several days after my first half marathon Take it very easy and bask in your achievement from a nice hot bath.
It was much better after my second one 18mths later.

Hello everyone and well done to everyone who did a HM this weekend! I never plucked up the courage to post on the last thread but have been lurking for aaaages so feel like I already 'know' you. I have been running for about 3 years now, started with C25k then worked up to 10k and did my first HM in Feb (Brighton). I had never run before and can't believe how much I love it now, I've joined a running club and everything and although not especially fast am slightly obsessed by it all! Looking forward to chatting with you all now that I've finally posted !

Welcome roque!

It is very easy to become obsessed with running I have realised!

It really is! Am planning 2 more HMs this year and vaguely toying with the idea of a marathon at some point although not sure my ageing 47 year old body will stand up to it!

I am sure you will be able to do it!

I am wanting to do a Marathon but aiming for 2016 for that

Sure it will! There's a brilliant article in Women's Running this month about a woman that only started running seriously when she was retired. She's done loads of marathons. I think she's my new role model.

Gwan, enter the ballot for next year's VLM.

I would love to do the London Marathon. Maybe I will apply for that in 2016!

Hiya roquefort!
Hmmm, I think this thread is inspiring me to seriously consider entering a HM...
...but in the meantime...
Just squeezed in a 40min run, which is the quickest I've been able to run a particular route so I'm pleased with that. And then some 10 minute solution Pilates which has left my biceps burning

Thursday -HM are very doable so go for it I am finding the training for a full marathon very hard going! I have a young family & am the sole earner so trying to fit in the training around all my other commitments is tough I told all my friends at Christmas I'd see them in April!
It'll be a while before I sign up for another marathon but will definitely do more HM

Thursday well done on our run! you should definitely sign up for a half, even if its some way off. Honestly even a year ago I was saying I could never do one and it was too far but it really was achievable.

Eau I am really tempted to enter the VLM ballot. I think now I have even speculated on a full marathon I might always wonder whether I could have done it if I don't try, if that makes sense. DH not very keen on the idea as he is worried about time commitment for me in terms of training so am interested in your viewsMrsFrank- how much time a week would you say I would need per week to train? I currently run 3/4 times per week, most runs are about 50 mins to an hour with some shorter intervals and a Long run up to about 2 hours.

Bold failures there for some reason Thursday and MrsFrank

Haha at the bold failures I run 5 times a week following the BUPA marathon training plan intermediate level; this week I'm running:
60 min speed today
5 easy miles tomorrow
Rest Wed
20 min easy thur plus a 45 min tap dancing class
50 min tempo fri
Pilates Saturday
18 miles Sunday

Next Sunday is my longest long run of 22 miles then the tapering starts so it's all reaching a bit of a peak at the moment
My problem is the nature of my work means I can have a quiet day (like today) but then for the rest of this week I'm out of the house 13 or more hours so fitting in a 20 min run is fine; fitting in a 5 mile run tomorrow means getting up at 6 to run with the dog so I can get back for 7am then have time to cool down, shower & get dressed before getting the DS's up, dressed & fed! I'm constantly 'working backwards' I.e I need to be ready for 7.45am so half hour to get ready, 15 min stretch & cool down, therefore need to be up at 6 to fit it all in! thats what I find hard! But, if I had older children or if my job was more predictable hours i don't feel it would be as hard-it's still a lot of training but it's the other stuff that makes it logistically tricky!
To balance the whinging I have genuinely enjoyed watching my stamina & fitness increase & it's made me really appreciate the HM distance plus it's made me realise that for me, at this stage in my life, a HM is far enough to be a challenge but not so time consuming I have to forfeit a lot of other things!