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Wheely I was meant to do it but had to pull out as I fell while out running on the Downs the weekend before and really did my leg in

We left it really late to sort out accommodation and in the end booked a Premier Inn which was more Chichester way than Portsmouth because that's the closest we could find with a family room!! There are a couple of Travelodge's I think in Portsmouth but they get booked very quickly.

Hope you feel better soon Moshi, so annoying to get ill at this stage. Do get plenty of rest, I think that's probably most important at this stage, more than getting more miles in.

Good luck this weekend DrNo, hope it goes well!

My legs feel like lead at the moment. Did intervals Tuesday which felt really hard and an easy 8 miler yesterday which was wet and windy! I have had a bit of an ache from my knee's which actually feels worse walking than running Yesterday's run seemed to loosen everything up so I'm hoping the reduced mileage will sort me out.

15 miles very slow on Saturday.

Hope everyone who is ill feels better soon

car could be home to the old knackered, past their best running shoes, on the grounds that you are only going to do the occasional few miles in them. I never know what to do with the old runners (as we call them here) that have too many miles on them to be ok to run in, but look perfectly functional otherwise. If you do lots of miles, then there's only so many 'gardening' pairs that you need...

2 planned rest days for me today and tomorrow - a mixture of work and family stuff.

I'm thinking about the GSR too, Wheelybug - my dad and sister have both entered and are trying to persuade me to join them. Other end of the country for me, but I think it's close to where my sister lives - could be a nice combination of family visit and a run. Although they are both faster than me - it could spur me on to a better time.

Drivingmisscrazy - good idea about keeping kit in the car.

Hope all of you that are suffering with lurgy-ness are feeling better soon and wishing 'fast feet' to all of you racing this weekend.

I have added my two races in.

02/04/11 - Miles for Missing People 10K: MoshiMoshi
03/04/11 - Arkendale 10k, DrNortherner
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
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
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

Grrrr for you Drivingmisscrazy...

Doyouthink - am I right in thinking you did GSR last year (have just been searching for any relevant threads and your name came up). Do you have any tips for accomodation ? We appear to have left it a bit late - there are a couple of options through the booking site on GSR but trying to work out how far away they are !

hello runners! I am in Belfast for a work thingy - day finished earlier than expected, it's a beautiful day, and I've time to go for a run. But, of course, I've no gear of any kind...grrr. Tomorrow I have something all day, so only running days this week are Tues, Sat, Sunday - I normally like to get out 4, preferably 5 times.

Moral of the tale: keep running stuff in the car even if you think you won't get to use it. Am , but really keen to get stuck into my last 7 weeks' training for the HM on May 21st

Reposting as I have booked the Great South Run for October - Next challenge, 10 miles !

02/04/11 - Miles for Missing People 10K: MoshiMoshi
03/04/11 - Arkendale 10k, DrNortherner
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
30/05/11 - BUPA 10K: MoshiMoshi
05/06/11 - Seaford Half Marathon: Doyouthinktheysaurus
05/06/11 - Tilty Hilly 5(mile): bonkers20
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
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

So asking for advice please - My next race is RFL 5K in July and then the GSR in October. Although the RFL is a social family thing we're doing, I also want to go for it and try and do a really fast time. At the same time I need to maintain my distance for October.

So, I have 2 gym sessions and 1 outside session a week. My plan is this -

1 gym session, 5K speed work (what do I do ??)

2nd gym session - 5-6 miles as usual.

outside - longer run, maintaining current distance (8 and a bit miles) with view to doing the end of the Bupa 10 mile training plan when dd2 starts pre-school (mid sept, giving me 6 weeks until the GSR)

If I can to do a 5K outside run once a week as well.

DO you think that will fit the bill ?

HAd usual Thursday treadmill run today - was feeling v. sore and tired (combination I guess of Sunday, class on Tuesday using other muscles and lack of sleep) so only did 5K. Won't run now until Sunday so hopefully that should sort me out.

moshi - Oops at Puppy deposits and glad dd3 is ok - I have had a similar experience with dd1. Better to be safe than sorry though. Hope some more rest (if you're getting any ?!) sorts you out at least.

easter weekend not really good for me - we're away, then back but probably meeting up with people. But I would otherwise be up for a meet up.

DrNo - think you've made right decision regarding the Armed forces session. The run sounds interesting (esp. for a city dweller !) - good luck, I'm sure you won't be last ! Are there online results for previous years so you can hopefully get some idea ? Glad work was ok after all.

cestlavie - of course you have a huge advantage being male with running . At least, that's what most of us females haveto think to make us feel better for not running as fast .

SFX - sorry to hear you've been struck by the lurgy. I thought of you on Sunday during the Kingston Run - I think I ran through the sign for where you live IIRC ? Maybe see you there another time ?

just quick post

welcome all newbies to thread, lovely place this is

good luck to moshi and DrN for the weekend

hope all those gearing up for races are doing well and are injury free

here not much this week, cold turned nasty lost voice and chest went funny, not enough to make me stay in bed but enough to stop me going out, feels like a step back on an already protracted recovery but hey ho all part of the game

happy running all

Moshi He left the mess for you to sort?! I'd be having words

Think I will give AFF a miss on Saturday. Can fit in an hours run this evening and a LSR tomorrow so will deffo rest Saturday.

Thanks all for asking about my monumental work cock up. My Director of sales was suprisingly cool about it, so all OK in the end. Something else has hit the fan for him to worry about today....

thecoo I never thought about hurding the sheep, maybe thats what they mean about determination. Looking at the pictures from last years race they are running towards great herds of sheep......afterwards though ther is a big BBQ and homemade cakes for sale. Yum. Then it's dashing back home for ds's birthday party.....and more cake!

Thanks Moshi - I think you might be right in needing to download properly structured training plans plus investing in that Garmin so I can track interval paces more accurately. I'll have a look through RW for something suitable. Sounds like quite hard work with the new puppy - makes me glad we've got cats!

Without knowing the detail, I'd be inclined to skip that session DrNo. I absolutely always leave the day or two before a race free of training... and that's coming from someone who gets very edgy about not training/ tapering. I think you'll definitely feel the benefits of a couple of days rest before the race.

Thanks thecoo - although in distance running I think the gap between men/ women and old/ young is pretty small. Being, ahem, a little competitive, it's just trying to figure out how to improve on my current times which I'm struggling with.

Oh, I've also signed up for another race - another HM in late June (which should be interesting from a temperature perspective!). Pleased to have another one in the diary! New list below:

27/03/11 - Kingston Breakfast Run 8.2m wheely
27/03/11 - Elgin 10k: backwardpossom
02/04/11 - Miles for Missing People 10K: MoshiMoshi
03/04/11 - Arkendale 10k, DrNortherner
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
30/05/11 - BUPA 10K: MoshiMoshi
05/06/11 - Seaford Half Marathon: Doyouthinktheysaurus
05/06/11 - Tilty Hilly 5(mile): bonkers20
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
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
10/12/11 - Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon (half): drivingmisscrazy

Lots going on again!

Sorry you're still not feeling great Moshi - sure all the excitement with hospitals and puppies doesn't help, but you still have enough time to recover before your race.

DrNo your race sounds interesting! Doesn't sound to me like your session on Sat is a good idea. I'm also scared of coming last in my 10 mile race in June, so understand, but you seem to be in very good shape, so don't think it will be a problem for you. You can show your determination by hurdling over the cattle!

How did the work thing go yesterday? Hope they went easy on you .

Cestlavie I have to keep reminding myself that you are naturally faster than most of us due to your gender - your times sound amazing to me...

I'd love to meet you all at a get together, though can't promise depending on DH - he travels a fair bit at short notice.

Oh dear Moshi, better safe than sorry though. Sleepiness would worry me too - in some ways much more reassuring when there's a visible bump or cut. I've sat there a few times with ds1 who is quite accident prone and has a lovely selection of glued cuts and bumps!

Don't worry about the puppy stage it doesn't last long. Hard work though. We've had puppies before but this time went for an adult dog. Can I recommend biological washing powder to get rid of the smell or your puppy will keep going back to the same spot?

On no Moshi, poor dd3. Been there done that with the miraculous recovery of children though.......at least she is OK. Poor dh having to clear up the dog mess. It's not her fault though, you have to expect mess at first.

Regarding my Armed Forces sesh, my group normally does alot of running. Usually fast, short shuttle sprints (my forte actually!) And I often ache the next day after the lunges and stuff. Could always do it but join a lower ability group....will see how I feel.

Raining here today.

I am very about the Richmond Park meet up. Tis a long way to come for a run for me

I would definitely miss it the day before unless you're planning to treat the race as fun and aren't bothered at all about the time.

I think there's a certain cachet to coming last. First and last always get the biggest cheers!

I probably wouldn't do the Sat fitness sesh, depending on how physically demanding it is! Good luck for the 10k - I'm sure you wont finish last! I'm not the quickest runner in the world, but I've never been last in a race - even in the first 10k I did that took me 1 hr 15 mins! I'd just try and relax and enjoy it :) x

Oh wise ones, I am running a 10k race on Sunday and normally do an rmed Forces Fitness sesh on Saturday - is it best to give it a miss the day before a race?

Reading through all my race info it says it is not a PB course due to challenging terrain and there will be cattle in fields Have visions of me running round some sheep instead of through them.....and there are only 189 runners in the field. I always worry about coming last! They give prizes to age groups, then a special prize to the runner who showed the most determination, whatever that means.....

Agree with regards the treadmill - I find that for intervals or if I just want to work on speed, the treadmill is OK. I was converted this winter - when it was impossible to go out for a run without ending up on my backside every 10m 'cos of the ice - I started to use the gym more. Longest I can do is about 5 miles - which I did today in the gym - but only with a distraction of really mindless TV. Still, I much prefer being outside.

I work from home for myself, but am often out and about at client meetings. So sometimes on days like today, when I have a gap between meetings when I can't get back to my desk, an hour or so at the gym fills the gap nicely.

oh I would love to meet up in Richmond Park, especially with visiting, VIP Master being here. I am busy on the 23rd but could do any other day! Don't worry Master am going to be taking it very slow, in fact if we meet I may not even run as would be so slow at the moment would be miles behind, but would still love to meet!

Haven't run since Saturday. Was thwarted today by horrid weather and (hurrah) feeling vile! Am feeling a bit reassured by hideous nausea.

Hope it all went ok today at work DrNo

Moshi, hope you feeling ok tonight.

If there's going to be an Easter run then I insist on there being chocolate?!

I find it hard to push on speed if I'm not on a treadmill - which I hate - it's the rational brain thing again, just watching the numbers tick down is easier somehow than keeping going without a clearly defined goal in mind. Ha ha, my intervals/speed/tempo is as fast as most of your 'slow' paces...

Thanks for all the suggestions, I need to find a route, my dsis says she is close to lots of lovely countryside but I find that hard to believe in EN5

Moshi - a Richmond Park MN Easter run What a fabulous idea. Is anyone around over Easter Weekend or even on the 25th? I am back from 20th to 26th on my own with no small people. The 21st and 22nd are already spoken for but would love to meet you all. In fact I'll be meeting other MN'ers with whom I've bonded over the years.

The only condition is that you, Moshi, go very very very slowly.

Peachy, don't push yourself too hard, its hard work with a baby in the tum.

Moshi just an idea, I tend to get a bit wheezy in the spring anyway when the tree pollen starts - and obviously being outside and exercising makes it worse. Maybe try an antihistamine and see what happens?

Thanks Moshi. Yes, on a treadmill it would be a lot easier - you can be much more structured and I think you push yourself harder (whereas I'm sure I tail off on my interval work out on the streets and it's hard to track exact speeds). What faster 10K intervals were you thinking of? At the moment I do 12K intervals, split 1k fast, 500m recovery though like I said, they're definitely not structured or hard enough.