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

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MoshiMoshi · 20/03/2011 14:46

This is a continuation of the thread "Happy When We Are Running" for those of us who are committed to running in order to preserve a sense of ourselves and maintain a degree of sanity in our lives which are otherwise taken over by family and work-related matters.

All runners are welcome, experienced and newbies, if you are a keen runner. We promise to support you in your efforts and have a running (excuse the pun!) list of races (see below) which various of us have entered in order to provide advice and support along the way.

So what are you waiting for? Spring is here and there is no better time to enter those races you have been wondering about entering and lose those winter pounds, and all for free (well, as long as you have a decent pair of trainers suitable for your running gait Grin). Alternatively, if you don't want to race you can just join us to enjoy the racing vicariously and learn about training and what (not) to do along the way.

27/03/11 - Kingston Breakfast Run 8.2m wheely
02/04/11 - Miles for Missing People 10K: MoshiMoshi
10/04/11 - Brighton Marathon: Pawsnclaws
17/04/11 - VLM: MoshiMoshi/ Passmyglass/ Doyouthinktheysaurus
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
22/05/11 - Edinburgh Marathon: MrsWednesday
30/05/11 - BUPA 10K: MoshiMoshi
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
25/06/11 - Lewa half marathon Kenya - Masterandmargaritas
10/07/11 - RFL 5K, Kingston & Kempton Park: Wheelybug
18/09/11 - GNR: Hamster, Run for fun, popsycal
23/09/11 - Notting Half Marathon: cestlavie

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MoshiMoshi · 03/04/2011 18:59

DrNo - I find perusing Garmin stats strangely interesting Grin! I think we should all share them to help advise each other and learn from all the races. For example, from your and my recent race everyone can see the perils of setting off too fast. You may well end up with a stitch!

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MoshiMoshi · 03/04/2011 18:56

wheely - yes! And a lie in as DH got up at 6.30am with the puppy! And he took DS and his friends to the cinema (DS's party) so I just had the three DDs (and puppy) at home. Then he took over cooking roast pork for dinner and is now bathing the kids while I lounge around. Oh and he took all the kids to the park this afternoon leaving me with strict instructions to not do any tidying or cleaning. I have never (and I mean Never) had a day like this before!

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DrNortherner · 03/04/2011 18:45

The official results are out and say I did 56.20. My friend came in at 56.06. Bloomin 14 seconds ahead. Grrr. Not so bad if she beat me by a good time but 14 seconds Grin

Feeling knackered now. Ds enjoyed his party thanks for all the good wishes. Am so addicted to this thread now I couldn't wait to get home to post and discuss my results.

Moshi thanks for the advice. I know I went off to fast, then my bloody stitch kicked in.

Anyway, off to chill out now and will make sure I sign up for more races to get more experience.

Rohanda · 03/04/2011 18:22

3 miles - 29 mins! Incl. 2 lengthy walks when I was too out of breath. I am a lardy arse slightly over weight, so I was wobbling running sideways as much as forwards.....still, can't complain. ( tho' as a runner I probably will Grin). It still qualifies as a SB!!

Wheelybug · 03/04/2011 17:58

Well done DrNo ! Congrats on the PB, especially on a hilly course. Grr at your friend.. but you'll get her nex time Grin. I hope DS's party went well too (and happy birthday to him !) .

welcome Rohanda - hope the run went well.

Did you get your breakie in bed Moshi ??

sfxmum · 03/04/2011 16:57

well done DrN you sound like you are on a highGrin

hope the rest of the day went well

backwardpossom · 03/04/2011 16:47

Well done DrNo! :)

Rohanda · 03/04/2011 16:23

Can I join the club please? Haven't ran in races for years, but getting kit on in the last week - about to go for a 3 miler - longest I've run for about a year! If I finish it in less than 30 mins I'll be ok.

V. impressive Doctor! Those pesky stitches!!

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MoshiMoshi · 03/04/2011 15:57

Well done on a new PB, DrNo! As hard as it is when you feel you could have gone faster and raced smarter, that is not to be overlooked. I think we are all guilty of setting off too fast in races as the crowds and adrenaline really fire you up. It is worth making an extra effort to pace those early miles slightly slower than ideal race pace before easing into race pace. If you are surprised at your friend beating you then it definitely says you could have gone faster. Training paces are a good indication of current capability and I think you hit the nail on the head in saying you probably need more race experience. I think visualisation can be very helpful prior to a race if nerves can hit you hard. That and talking to people who have done the race before! Enjoy the rest of the day and your DS's party!

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DrNortherner · 03/04/2011 13:50

1 00:08:25 1.00 08:25
2 00:08:44 1.00 08:44
3 00:09:24 1.00 09:24
4 00:09:01 1.00 09:01
5 00:09:08 1.00 09:08
6 00:09:25 1.00 09:25
7 00:02:17 0.27 08:25

Here are my mile splits. As you can see, the stitch at mile 3 slowed me down, and my last mile was nearly my slowest......

DrNortherner · 03/04/2011 13:33

Oh maybe not. Just checked and 10k is 6.2 miles so not too bad.

DrNortherner · 03/04/2011 13:32

Btw my garmin said 6.27 miles, so I think I ran a poor race line......

DrNortherner · 03/04/2011 13:31

I'm back. Got a new PB but didn't beat 55 mins. Did it in 56.35. I started off too quick and got a bad stitch at around 2.5 miles. It's a gorgeous course, stunning views but very undulating with some steep climbs. My friend beet me my 20 seconds. Grrr. Delighted for her but secretly miffed she beat me Grin

I think I need more race experience. I get so nervous and tense my breathing is all over the place, and today I never really settled in and just enjoyed it IYKWIM.

Dh did really well, he got 43.50 Smile

Off to get ready for ds's party now. Hope you are all having a nice Sunday.

backwardpossom · 03/04/2011 13:05

Good luck Dr No! x

Themasterandmargaritas · 03/04/2011 09:54

Good luck Dr No Smile

DrNortherner · 03/04/2011 07:53

Morning All! Just had porridge for my brekkie. Yum. I made it for everyone, even thought it's Mothers Day Wink Got a box of chocs, a plant and a gorgeous home made card from ds that says 'Mum I love you more than great TV and Xbox' Grin

Leaving at 9.30am, race starts at 11.00am. Beautiful day here. Didn't have a great night sleep though, nerves kcicking in!

Happy Mothers Day to you all.

peachsmuggler · 02/04/2011 22:37

Good luck tomorrow DrNo, and I vote for porridge! Smile

putthehamsterbackinitscage · 02/04/2011 20:27

And I only dream of that :)

Good luck for tomorrow dr no and hello you make me

paws - I had heard that about iron and breathlessness - if Ot works go for it, but if not join me and others with the harder stuff :)

Am going to get out for a longer run tomorrow - even if I end up welling some of it.... Just trying to decide on early before the rain gets here or later after it's gone....

sfxmum · 02/04/2011 20:26

hello all

lots of useful titbits here thank you

hopefully tomorrow I will restart but will also call the clinic on Monday, that knee is really bothersome
somehow it seems if one stops training for a while it all goes to potHmm maybe it is the advancing yearsGrin

moshi dd is in love with horses and goes riding and to pony club at Stag Lodge, this came out of the blue for us

happy running

drivingmisscrazy · 02/04/2011 18:32

unlike moshi for whom that pace is a slow run Envy

pawsnclaws · 02/04/2011 18:23

That would be very good for me too - my 5k pace I should think now.

drivingmisscrazy · 02/04/2011 17:38

if you can only think in miles, about 8:50 per mile. That's pretty good for me!

pawsnclaws · 02/04/2011 17:00

drivingmiss I can't think in kms which is pathetic - but that sounds like a good pace.

Moshi I hate that heavy legged feeling. But I was reading last night that your legs should feel heavy due to the tapering - your body is not being depleted of carbs, which also has the effect of you holding more water - hence the heavy legs. I feel very breathless at the moment as well, especially running outside - a couple of years ago I saw a doctor and he said it's a combination of allergies/exercise induced asthma. In typical pawsnclaws fashion I did nothing about it, and am now wondering if I should have. Did I tell you as well that I've been taking iron syrup too, as that seems to help with the breathlessness?

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MoshiMoshi · 02/04/2011 16:40

Welcome, youmakeme! Please do join us if you like the sound of us! We are very friendly and all running addicts. I also have a horse! But he is on livery down in Devon so I only escape to ride once every month.

Well done, misscrazy on the speed training. Keep it up once a week and you should see a change in your pace in a month or so. The noticeable effects of speed work happen more quickly than general running apparently.

DrNo - 2150s are stability shoes in the Asics range and are the model down from the Kayanos which is what I wear. They offer excellent support with decent cushioning but not as much as the Kayanos.

Well I did my 16 miles in unspectacular fashion today. Puppy slept through until 6.45am so I wasn't out as early as I has anticipated but I did appreciate the good night's sleep. Average pace was 8:40m/m. Legs felt heavy but then everything does during this taper. Fat and heavy. Asthma is troubling me and may have flared up as a result of the cold I have had. Time to up the meds.

Soooooooo, mother's day tomorrow! DH has said he will bring me breakfast in bed and make, and tidy up, a roast for dinner. I think a friend might have had a word with him as it certainly is out of character to be so generous with his help. Am lucky to get a dishwasher unloaded at the weekend Grin!

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drivingmisscrazy · 02/04/2011 16:19

that was more of a fartlek run than an interval run - wasn't sure of my paces and kept going too fast - but managed to keep up a decent pace between bursts, even the speed bursts were short (about 2 mins). But clocked 5:34/km over almost 9k, so really pleased with that :)

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