Runners united (come join us if you are addicted to running!)

10.5K this evening - twas hot so feel for Paws etc running much much more than that ! Braved me baggy shorts (didn't think the world was reading for my new tight shorts) and they didn't chafe. However, my trusty vest that I've been wearing happily for ages chafed around the arms and is now really sore. Grrr.

Well done to yuor DH, AND YOU, SFX

dh is a tad shattered after his 13miles yesterday
I only did 4

Also waiting to hear on paws ... got another friend doing Brighton today and still waiting to hear from him! Perhaps they're all drinking cold beers or wine on the beach?!

Wise words there Masters. This thread is much busier and I dip in and out depending on work and stuff but everyone is very welcome. I consider myself a plodder, getting more so as the weather heats up, all slower runners are very welcome, as are the more speedy ones

It is really warm here on the South Coast.

3 Miles for me today. I'm hating tapering, my legs feel stiff and I generally feel out of sorts. Can't wait until this time next week when (hopefully) I will be done and dusted and can get back to decent length runs

sorry - and welcome Suntan ! Glad to hear the training is going well.

Another one waiting to hear from Paws. My sources tell me it was very hot.

DrNo - sounds like they might suit me. I had a quick look and they seema similar level of support to the ones I wear. I'm a 4-4.5 normally but have a feeling my Brooks are a 5.5 o that may be the only issue. If you find no other home for them I would be v. happy to try them and can always post on if no good.

Penguin - this thread is for everyone ! I'm now finding it difficult to keep up the last few days but M&M's post is exactly right. I find this thread very inspiring.

Hoping to get out for 7 miles later when its a little cooler (i.e. when my lunch has gone down).

Agreed the other day to do the SHock Absorber Women's novice triathlon July 2012. Must get a bike and have some swimming lessons before then !!

masterandmaragaritas that's a great post - really captures what it's all about for the ahem, slow coaches of this world more leisurely runner. I've really slacked off my distance due to work and child commitments, but actually it seems to have made me faster...need to sling in some good long runs in the next 5 weeks before my first HM on May 21st which will take place here I'd like to see the elevation, although I think the second half is downhill. I'll be happy with about 2h10min, although I'd like to get under the 2 hour mark by the end of the year.

It was very warm out today, even at 9am - about 15 degrees which is heading up to the outer edge of my comfort zone, heatwise. Ran without water - 8.5k - and quite fast (for me) - am trying not to depend on water if I'm running for less than an hour.

Dying to hear how paws got on. Have a good day everyone!

Welcome suntan.

Penguin - don't be daft you can't go now,we won't let you.

There are a few of us who have been here forever, sfx, peachy, wheely, hatty, MrsW and Moshi and I can tell you there have been some serious tumbleweed moments when we have been either too busy to post or too ill or too something else and this now is probably the fastest moving this thread has ever been. Also it appears you now have summer in the UK, the thread always picks up March to September.

People of all abilities are welcome here. When I started I could only run 5k and these people here motivated me to keep going. Fast, slow, long or short it matters not a bit, it's about enjoying (in the loose term of the word) running.

So I 'enjoyed' a 15k run this morning in 22 degrees plus hills. I ended up totally covered in that fine sweaty salt layer that Paws will know so well by the end of her day today. I'm not even going to mention how long it took, because that is just not the point - I'll never be a Moshi.

Wow.... Took a long time to catch up on all the posts....

Had a busy week..... Managed to fit in some runs and can see a steady if very gradual improvement .... No run today though ... 12 mile walk instead as out in tin tent in peak district

cestlavie - never had a problem with I phone gps but havent really put it through it's paces for intervals tho... Have found an intervals app that I need to try out - based on times rather than distance

paws once again good luck for tomorrow...

Hoping to fit in a tun tomorrow before Sunday dinner, to offset the wine at the very least.....

Penguin - don't be silly! sorry about your back though. I haven't run at all since Tuesday and was too hungover and knackered (plus have ground to make up to DP who has effectively been a single parent these last few weeks) to be bothered running...but will go out tomorrow.

No run for me this weekend, I've pulled something in my back :(

I'm not sure I'm enough of a runner for this thread and it moves so fast.

welcome sungirltan

Sorry Peach, I missed that bit about your scan, that is really great news. Hopefully you will be able to relax for a little bit (until the next one at least )

Welcome Sungirltan.

10/04/11 - Brighton Marathon: Pawsnclaws
17/04/11 - VLM: MoshiMoshi/ Passmyglass/ Doyouthinktheysaurus
02/05/11 - Ashdon 10K: bonkers20
10/05/11 - Burbage Skyline 5.75 miles: Hatwoman
14/05/11 - Chester Half Marathon: IreadthereforeIam
15/05/11 - Oxford Town and Gown 10k: Goldberry
21/05/11 - Clare Burren Marathon Challenge - drivingmisscrazy
22/05/11 - Edinburgh Marathon: MrsWednesday
22/05/11 - Merchant Taylors' Triathlon: MoshiMoshi
22/05/11 - Edinburgh Half Marathon: backwardpossom, squix
29/05/11 - Stirling R4L: squix
30/05/11 - BUPA 10K: MoshiMoshi
05/06/11 - Seaford Half Marathon: Doyouthinktheysaurus
05/06/11 - Tilty Hilly 5(mile): bonkers20
05/06/11 - RFL 10k: LaLa
08/06/11 - Claver Peak 5 miles: hatwoman
11/06/11 - Clumber Park R4L 10k Hamster
12/06/11 - Bath R4L 5k Dillinger
12/06/11 - Redcar half marathon - DrNortherner
19/06/11 - Dash for Dads - Pawsnclaws
19/06/11 - Half Ironman UK 70.3 - Twink, MoshiMoshi
25/06/11 - Lewa half marathon Kenya - Masterandmargaritas
26/06/11 - Stortford 10 miles - thecoo
26/06/11 - Colworth half marathon - cestlavie
02/07/11 - Achill Half marathon - drivingmisscrazy
10/07/11 - RFL 5K, Kingston & Kempton Park: Wheelybug
10/07/11 - Felsted 10K: bonkers20
17/07/11 - RFL St Albans - Pawsnclaws
18/09/11 - GNR: Hamster, Run for fun, popsycal, LaLa
23/09/11 - Notting Half Marathon: cestlavie
24/09/11 - mooathon, donegal: drivingmisscrazy
25/09/11 - Edinburgh Urbanathlon: backwardpossom
16/10/11 - Abingdon Marathon: MoshiMoshi
30/10/11 - Great South Run: Wheely
10/12/11 - Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon (half): drivingmisscrazy
29/05/11 - Plymouth Half Marathon: sungirltan

ooh i feel special! i am up to 7 miles - yes i knowe long way to go - eek!

Welcome sungirltan of course you can join! Add your race to the list and repost. How many miles are you upto so far?

wheely they are stabilty shoes as I need support too. Will try to find a link.

can i join please?? doing plymouth half marathon on 29/05/11. i am bloody scared tbh but training oging well so far. wanted to do it after dd born but c section made a mess of me so this is my first year. its hard as can only train twice a week but this week have broken through something and really getting somewhere :)

Thinking of paws and will be thinking of you tomorrow ! Hope the butterflies aren't flapping around too much. Apparently my bro just melted his charity top trying to iron his name on to it. Oops.

I haven't been on properly for a couple of days so will probably have missed something but sounds like some great running for lots of people. I did the gym on Thursday but was late getting there as was chatting so only managed 7K. Hopefully a longer run tomorrow 7 miles or so depending on time.

peach - am so pleased your 7 week scan went well. From my own experience is does help a little, at least for a couple of days. Hope the time goes quickly until your next one.

youmakeme - hope you get sorted with your tests etc.

Moshi - hope you've sorted your IT problems.

DrNo - your running area looks lovely. For some reason though I like running round the streets but maybe that's just because I don't have much other option . I think it might be psychological as it usually means I could, if I need to, cut the run short.

Your trainers would probably fit me although I do run in ones wiht support (Brooks GTS) - what level of support are yours ? I'm not convinced with mine as they took so long to run in. If htey have support and they don't suit anyone else (but if they are ideal for someone else I would give them to them !) then I'd certainly be v. pleased to try them out.

Oh good, I'm glad they fit. And I'm also glad they are out of my house, bloody things have been nothing but trouble for me!

Good luck tomorrow Paws, glad you'll have lots of support along the route.

Mrsweds picked up my trainers today. They fit like a glove and I love them. Thanks so so much. Tis very kind of you.

To pay it forward I still have a pair of Asics gel virage in lime green in a size 5. I always wear Asics in a size five but for some reason these feel too small and I can not run comfortably in them. Anyone on here is welcome to them for free, but would suit a shoe size 4.5 I reckon. Any takers?

Paws best of luck tomorrow. I am visiting my Mum at the coast but will be thinking of you. Can't wait to hear how it goes. Look out for Jordan, think she is running this one......

Another gorgeous day here. Did an Armed Forces Fitness sesh this morning and did lots of core work. Sit ups, lunges, tricep dips. Will ache tomorrow!....

I will be thinking of you paws. There is a nice cool breeze down here on the south Coast at the moment, sunny but not too warm. I hope it is like that for you tomorrow

DrNo I'm also very at where you run, looks absolutely lovely.

I'm with you Master hills never seem to get easier! I'm sure my hills are nowhere near the hilliness of yours but they still hurt! I did the same hills I run up on my bike a couple of weeks ago and couldn't believe how hard they were to ride up....still Hasn't got any easier at all, despite the massive amounts of running I have been doing!

My post-marathon aim is or a sub 2hr half too driving. I have a half in June but it is hilly and off road so not sure I will come anywhere near 2 hrs for that one. I'm looking at a half in November which I may target for sub 2

I did my last long(ish) run, 10 miles at a very easy pace. I listened to Marathon Talk podcast, they had a really interesting bit about tapering, worth a listen for you Moshi, Pass and MrsWed. They spoke about not thinking about the race at all and just focusing on the process of getting there, the practical stuff and looking after yourself, preparing your body. I for one am sending myself mad worrying about pacing and stuff and it was great to hear someone saying that's normal and to put the race out of your mind!!

DH's birthday tomorrow so off out for a meal tonight and then the ds's are going o my mums for a few days tomorrow. I have one more night at work and then I am off till after London. A little trip to the Big Smoke on Wednesday to collect my race number in peace and then back up on saurday with Dh and the DS's!

All the very best of luck Paws, will be thinking of you tomorrow and sending cooling, soothing vibes your way. It is very exciting!!! The big day is finally here

No running for me today, going to try and do 15 miles tomorrow.

luck not ck... tsk

Best of ck for tomorrow paws x

Did 9 miles this morning. Getting there :)

good luck paws - another minimal running week for me due to travelling for work and actually no spare time AT ALL to run. But I did see Brendan Foster at Newcastle airport, so maybe that kind of counts? Some greatness might rub off, perhaps? I did also once pass Sonia O'Sullivan in the park where I run (she was going in the opposite direction to me!!) - it was really awesome to see an athlete in action close up.

Beautiful weather here too - I am hungover and menstrual, but might drag myself out for a short easy run later on. Will aim for a long run tomorrow, and then back into my proper training routine - about 6 weeks to go until my first HM. I'm pretty sure I could run it now (well, possibly not today...) in about 2h10, but would like to get my time closer to the 2hour mark. The aim is to get to a sub 2 hour by the last scheduled HM in December. Must go and pull my weight with some childcare now. Happy running!