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

MoshMoshi - London, UK
DrNortherner - Harrogate, N Yorks
Cestlavie - London, UK
IreadthereforeIam - Chester, UK
TheCoo - Bishop's Stortford (Herts), UK
Sfx - London, UK
Pawsnclaws - St Albans, UK
Hamster - Doncaster, S Yorks
MrsWed - Leeds, W Yorks
Doyouthinktheysaurus- Nr Brighton, West Sussex
Wheelybug - London, UK
Drivingmisscrazy - Dublin, Ireland (originally from London, though)
backwardpossom - Moray, Scotland

Sorry, missed out Drivingmisscrazy - apologies!

MoshMoshi - London, UK
DrNortherner - Harrogate, N Yorks
Cestlavie - London, UK
IreadthereforeIam - Chester, UK
TheCoo - Bishop's Stortford (Herts), UK
Sfx - London, UK
Pawsnclaws - St Albans, UK
Hamster - Doncaster, S Yorks
MrsWed - Leeds, W Yorks
Doyouthinktheysaurus- Nr Brighton, West Sussex
Wheelybug - London, UK
backwardpossom - Moray, Scotland

So... been a bit lazy and haven't actually done any running since Sunday (naughty possom). I have another 10k race on Sunday before upping the mileage again for the half, but I will probably go out for a 4 mile run tomorrow afternoon.

Then I'll probably ruin my good work by having a bottle of wine... hehe!

the coo Portugal - I try to make it to the gym regularly but haven't managed yet this year mostly because of having had surgery mid Feb hopefully back next week

Paws link to GOSH

DH has just texted to say he'll be late again tonight - I might actually just go to bed early then set the alarm for early o'clock tomorrow rather than hang around tonight waiting. I was planning a slow 5 miles, but by the time he gets back I'm unlikely to have enough time and I hate rushing.

sfxmum when is the GOSH run?

sfxmum I'm the same - I don't do well running in the heat, and I grew up in sunny South Africa! I'm not a big fan of the heat in general, even when not running. Where are you from originally?

running in heat makes me dizzy dh mocks me as I am from a warm country and he is Scotland born
anyway about fitting it in atm an at home studying and doing part of dh's self employed admin, so I am more flexible during term time

for dh it is harder but he fits longer runs at weekend along with sculling, during week he usually does a couple of swim session and circuit

I think it is important for dd to see us active and that is partly why we will be entering the GOSH family run with another family whose parents are also runners

this year dd can ride her bike well enough to ride along while we run so easier on holidays hurrah

MoshMoshi - London, UK
DrNortherner - Harrogate, N Yorks
Cestlavie - London, UK
IreadthereforeIam - Chester, UK
TheCoo - Bishop's Stortford (Herts), UK
Sfx - London, UK
Pawsnclaws - St Albans, UK
Hamster - Doncaster, S Yorks
MrsWed - Leeds, W Yorks
Doyouthinktheysaurus- Nr Brighton, West Sussex
Wheelybug - London, UK
Drivingmisscrazy - Dublin, Ireland (originally from London, though)

I hate running in the heat as well, and it is glorious here - at least in the summer the park has water (for the polo horses!)

DD (2.2) also says, 'going running' when I appear in my gear and comments on all runners as they pass...she is still sick and I have been up to my eyes at work, so 3 days have passed without a run - I usually try not to let more than 2 days pass without running. But will be out for a longish one tomorrow - usually I find I run well after a brief break (tempting fate...) I want to get to 200k for March.

So pleased with myself! I was supposed to do an easy 40 min run today (and then 4-5 miles L/R tomorrow) but felt really good and ended up doing 5.5 miles in 51 minutes (which is super speedy for a plodder like me - don't laugh). I feel confident now that I can do the 10 mile race in June at a 10 min/mile pace so I don't show myself up. Woohoo!

Cestlavie I enjoy living in Stortford - commuting into London is easier from here than it was when we lived in Wimbledon! (though obviously more expensive...) It feels like the best of both worlds, lots of country to explore but convenient for London too if you want a bit more excitement. St Albans is also lovely though - DH has a friend who lives there. Happy to answer any questions you have.

DrNortherner - lucky you living in Harrogate, I think it's fab there. Sadly a bit far for DH to commute to his job in London...

MoshMoshi - London, UK
DrNortherner - Harrogate, N Yorks
Cestlavie - London, UK
IreadthereforeIam - Chester, UK
TheCoo - Bishop's Stortford (Herts), UK
Sfx - London, UK
Pawsnclaws - St Albans, UK
Hamster - Doncaster, S Yorks
MrsWed - Leeds, W Yorks
Doyouthinktheysaurus- Nr Brighton, West Sussex
Wheelybug - London, UK

Hope our marathon runners' niggles stay as niggles. Take care of yourselves - not long to go now esp. Paws !!

I hope those that can are enjoying the sunshine and not finding it too arduous. The gym is already beginning to feel v. warm (has v. little aircon) !

A gentle 4 miles in the gym this morning. Felt much better than Tuesday so feeling like I might make it over the finish line on Sunday .

As for fititng it all in with DH. DH's main problem is fitting running in around work - he'd love to do more but often can't. I agree how good it is for kids to see their parents running - even dd2 now says, when she sees my trainers coming out 'run mummy ?'. My Dad has always enjoyed sport and done regular stuff (now mostly golf). My mum used to swim regularly until about 2 years ago when she took up running (although she says she really doens't enjoy it !).

MoshMoshi - London, UK
DrNortherner - Harrogate, N Yorks
Cestlavie - London, UK
IreadthereforeIam - Chester, UK
TheCoo - Bishop's Stortford (Herts), UK
Sfx - London, UK
Pawsnclaws - St Albans, UK
Hamster - Doncaster, S Yorks
MrsWed - Leeds, W Yorks
Doyouthinktheysaurus- Nr Brighton, West Sussex

Very warm down here again. I'm worrying about the heat too paws. Last summer I really struggled with the heat and felt it today. Did a slow 11 miles, legs a bit weary from my cycle ride yesterday but rest day tommorrow.

The end feels in sight now, just got to get through saturday's 20 miler and I can start to relax.

Hope everything is ok with your niggles Moshi, you have done so well with your training so far, you just need to get to the start line now, as fit and niggle free as possible.

I have a few niggles which I am just nursing along, keeping everything crossed nothing breaks or falls off

Glad to hear you are on the mend hamster.

MoshMoshi - London, UK
DrNortherner - Harrogate, N Yorks
Cestlavie - London, UK
IreadthereforeIam - Chester, UK
TheCoo - Bishop's Stortford (Herts), UK
Sfx - London, UK
Pawsnclaws - St Albans, UK
Hamster - Doncaster, S Yorks
MrsWed - Leeds, W Yorks

Hopefully running home from work today - 5 miles along the canal.

MoshMoshi - London, UK
DrNortherner - Harrogate, N Yorks
Cestlavie - London, UK
IreadthereforeIam - Chester, UK
TheCoo - Bishop's Stortford (Herts), UK
Sfx - London, UK
Pawsnclaws - St Albans, UK
Hamster - Doncaster, S Yorks

Been a while since I posted on the old thread....

Too much to comment on everything but hope all well today - Moshi hope you hold up ok for the marathon after all your hard work....

Congrats peach - hope it stays put this time... And belated answer to old thread - yes I am a "lass"

Penguin - you post on another thread I am on too... Hope you're well and looking after yourself

Chest infection finally gone, and asthma heading the right way too... Been signed off work for nearly 3 weeks now, but may get signed fit to go back next week, and can't wait to get back out running too... Weather is fantastic up north too - was 18 here yesterday too

Ask away cestlavie, I've lived in St Albans for many years now and it's got a lot going for it - nice green areas (for running ), good nurseries and schools, some lovely restaurants and a generally family friendly feeling. The only downsides I can think of are the costs - ridiculous house prices and the season ticket is an outrageous expense for just an OK service.

I know BS quite well as my mum and dad are in East Herts and we used to take the dogs over to Hatfield Forest, it's lovely.

Paws and thecoo you guys live in the two places we're thinking about moving out to! Might have to ask for some local insight at some point as we're pretty clueless about both places other than the fact they look lovely and aren't too far out of London going north!

Another beautiful day here but am getting a bit concerned at the 18 degrees we had here yesterday - I know it's not exactly the Marathon des Sables, but pawsnclaws doesn't do even the mildest heat! We went to Lanzarote last year and they had a heatwave - it went up to 48 degrees - but it was dry and we could lounge around the pool. Running a marathon in warm spring sunshine could be the end of me!

Off this afternoon to watch ds1 in his first (tag) rugby game, they've organised a set of matches with another local school to give everyone in year 3 a chance to play a match. Hopefully out tonight for a gentle jog.

MoshiMoshi - London, UK
DrNortherner - Harrogate, N Yorks
Cestlavie - London, UK
IreadthereforeIam - Chester, UK
TheCoo - Bishop's Stortford (Herts), UK
Sfx - London, UK
Pawsnclaws - St Albans, UK

hello lovely day here again, heading out at lunchtime

MoshiMoshi - London, UK
DrNortherner - Harrogate, N Yorks
Cestlavie - London, UK
IreadthereforeIam - Chester, UK
TheCoo - Bishop's Stortford (Herts), UK
Sfx - London, UK

MoshiMoshi - London, UK
DrNortherner - Harrogate, N Yorks
Cestlavie - London, UK
IreadthereforeIam - Chester, UK
TheCoo - Bishop's Stortford (Herts), UK

Ah a list.....I see

MoshiMoshi - London, UK
DrNortherner - Harrogate, N Yorks
Cestlavie - London, UK
IreadthereforeIam - Chester, UK

I have a poorly child again, so I'm under house arrest! I think I may go mad before I get to my mum's!

Thanks Moshi - have been trying to get under 7.30m/m for some time so quite pleased about that.

Day's looking lovely for running again if anyone's lucky enough to be able to get out there. Am hoping for a light, slow 5 miles through woodland today but juggling work and kids today so will have to see.

MoshiMoshi - London, UK
DrNortherner - Harrogate, N Yorks
Cestlavie - London, UK

Dr Northerner - Harrogate, N Yorks.

Dh and I are both members of our running club, I also do Armed Forces Fitness, dh is in a cycling club and plays football. Fitting it all in is a nightmare. Ds does football and rugby too........

My Parents were not sporty at all, I never was till adulthood. Dh rubbed off on me!