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Am going to run later when DP gets in from work, about 7.30, I am normally a morning runner so not sure how I will fare. Am hoping for 5 miles. Tthen won't get chance to go again before my park run on Saturday.

4 miles in the gym this morning - still not feeling very good so decided not to push it. Hoping I am better for the weekend.

Our Lidl is doing running stuff on Monday just in case anyone else has a Lidl near them. I have been quite pleased with the stuff I have had from them before.

well not having run for 7 weeks, I just did a 5 mile run (yes I know I suppose to do it yesterday)

Thanks DrNo - I think I may have to invest in a Garmin...

Moshi I like that looong grind... it's the shorter faster distances that scare me!

Since pg 10mm is what I generally aim for, but since as I haven't got back to pre pg fitness it's not bothered me. I've done a few faster ones for shorter runs, but I find I can't be bothered to warm up so just have a very slow first mile instead which brings my average down.

Thanks for the pf tips. If I come back to the UK I'll ask about the PFs. A part of me thought there's not much point now I'm pg again, but I have come to my senses

DrNortherner wash your mouth out - 10mm is not "ambling", it is my hoped for race pace for my 10 miler!

Moshi glad your session went well.

It gives me hope that so many of you are also short (I'm 5'3"), but takes away my excuse for being so slow... Did some 1 mile intervals today though (well ok, only 2 ) which made me very out of breath and will hopefully teach me to run faster eventually. Or at least to stop being such a wimp.

I really want a Garmin now. Thanks to those of you who have shared about yours to give me some idea of what to look for.

It's nice to see so many new 'faces' on here - perhaps this shorter thread isn't as scary to join as the previous one! Welcome to those of you who've joined recently.

cestlavie I have had no problem with mine losing signal, that ha snot happenned yet. It is comfy to wear and dead easy to use. Not sure how it calculates pace tbh but if I am ambling at a 10 mm I can get it down very quickly by opening up into a sprint......

I haven't been on for a while, and I'm glad I've found you all!! I've been having Mac problems (it died, I had to buy a new one :( ). So dh planned me out a supposed 9 mile run - which I did in what I thought was a record time (1 hour 4mins). Got the new computer, mapped it on on good old MapMyRun - 6.5 miles. I was gutted. I saw my olympic place slip through my fingers (yeah right, I know..).

Anyway, I'm getting back on course this weekend. I'm at my Mum's in Portugal, so I should be able to have a nice run along the coast (10 miles?), with the sea on one side, and my sister shouting at me like a madwoman on the other side (on her bike - I'll have my iPod on to drown out the noise). In the meantime, I've still got my 6 miles tonight, and some hill training in the morning.

Only about 4 weeks until Chester Half I'm starting to get a little nervous!!

I just looked at DrNo's link (is it just me or does anyone else now picture her as a Bond villain?) and the 110 is the new model of my old Garmin. The main issue with the old model is that it's really bulky and an odd rectangular shape with a hefty velcro strap, so after 10 or so miles it starts to irritate.

I've found it very accurate and easy to use, and once you get a signal it tends to keep it. The only time it ever has an issue is when I run along an old railway line near us that has overhanging trees, and the display will start telling me I'm doing a 20 minute mile - but once it finds the signal and resets itself it will adjust the average pace down again.

Quite tempted myself by the new model as it looks much more comfortable .....

Sounds like a distinctly unthrilling start to the day drivingmiss . Hope your DD feels better soon and you can find a little time to go running tomorrow.

Quicky question about Garmins DrNo - have been wondering about the Forerunner 100 as Runmeter app is getting a little annoying. How do you find it in terms of usability and accuracy? Also, do you know how it tracks your current pace? Is it over the last 10 metres or 50 metres or 100 metres?

Love how quickly this thread moves!

Morning all, and welcome new people. I am trying out my heel supports today to see if it helps this niggle in my foot. Will report back.

Having running club tonight so know it will be a tough training sesh. Sun is shining again

OK so the early morning run has gone the way of all flesh - DD has a horrid sicky cold, woke at 1am having puked all over her bed; came in and slept with us (cue kicking, etc) and woke at 6.15. I have a very long and stressful day at work ahead; she won't eat anything and is cranky as hell. Will try and see if I can carve an hour out of the schedule tomorrow.

Penguin I sympathise with the PF. I really thought my running days were over. I have accepted that my trampolining days are and I can live with that, but running....Nooooo.

All I can suggest is to keep doing the exercises ALL THE TIME and as paws says, the slow ones are better. Running helps as well.

If you don't see any improvement in a few weeks then please see your GP, there can sometimes be an underlying problem which can easily be fixed. It's not something you should accept. I had a HV who said there really should be no need for Tena Lady, except in a few cases for really old woman.

New to this. Do I cut and paste the race list and add my races? Not sure, so I'll put them in this message and hope they magically get added to the master list ;-)

02/05/11 - Ashdon 10K: bonkers20
05/06/11 - Tilty Hilly 5(mile): bonkers20
10/07/11 - Felsted 10K: bonkers20

Took a good few months!

am short too - I say 5'3, dp insists it's 5'2...I am wondering if I can fit in a quick 6k before my day tomorrow, but DP has just said that she promised DD that she'd see me in the morning - so I guess I won't be able to leave in time (plan was get to work at 7.30, run, be changed and ready for 9). Whole day packed, have a course in the evening...maybe Wednesday then?

aaargh

Right, bit graphic but - the most effective PF exercises are the slow and hold ones. A major mistake is to do them too fast to get them out of the way! You need to vary the strength of hold and how long you hold it for to work the different muscles.

Have you seen a specialist physio? I had to see one because of SPD and various muscle problems during pregnancy and she also gave me some fantastic PF advice too.

I had/have been running for a few months though, it hasn't started to improve yet. How long did it take?

I do my PFs on my bus commute to work but they make me cringe, so only one set of 10 each way. Should I do more?

Have decided to do a 2/3 mile run tonight when I get in, even told DH. It WILL happen

I'm another 5 footer

I'm asking for a CS with this one, if it sticks (am at 10weeks).

I'm managing to climb once a week, just need to get back out running. My strategy has been not to drink for 4 hours before hand which rules out evenings (plus I don't think is very healthy)

Penguin I was like that in October when I started running, following a hellish labour 15 months before. I'm fine now, but I think the running has really helped improve mine. I always forget to do my PF exercises...

I'm a shortie too ! I am just 5 foot with really short legs (petite trousers are way too long for me).

My GArmin is non-gps and I don't feel the need for a gpsyet. Its the FR60 from memory so one of the least expensive.

Welcome Penguin and sciencebint. Sciencebint do you have a ds the same age as my dd1 ? I think you know who I was, if you are who I think you are (does that make sense)!! Penguin sympathies on the non-sleeping 12 month old, I have a non-sleeping 24 month old and its so hard to stay motivated. I have no advice regarding PF as I have found one of the advantages of 2 c-secs and 1 of my babies being only 4lbs 9oz at birth means mine is in in pretty good shape (I can't say the same for my lower abdomen though !).

Right treadmill for me tomorrow.

I would love to join. Had signed up to do a marathon in November. Had got up to 5 miles, then found out I was pg, due in October and haven't ran since (due to a combination of things mainly stressful work, holiday to the UK and amazing non sleeping 12 month baby)

But I need a kick up the back side.

really struggling with my PFs. Despite just going to the toilet, I feel like I need to go all the time. Feel desperate for the loo, then go and only get a few drops.

Any advice? It's really hampered my return to running.