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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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Doyouthinktheysaurus · 20/03/2011 17:07

Oh, lovely new thread!

Welcome to all newcomersSmile

I live in fear of getting injured all the time DrNo. I used to have knee problems which stopped me running a half last year and was really worried I would get the same when I increased my mileage this time for the marathon but so far....

Very impressive, DrNo, up and out by 7.30Shock I was still in bed at that timeBlush

Well done on your run Moshi. Your pace amazes me, as everSmile

The foot thing is annoying but at least it isn't stopping me running. It comes and goes, last night my foot felt much better after stretching my calves with the foam roller and today, no painHmm I have ditched the converse and dug out my old clarks shoes to wear to work tonight. Hopefully that will help keep it at baySmile

We went for a walk along the river today to show the ds's the high tide and got passed by loads of runners coming to the end of a training run organised by Brighton Marathon. Beautiful weather for it! I came home, got my trainers on and did 6.47 miles, it was lovely and I felt really strong after yesterdays 15 miler which is good.

One more 20 for me next weekend and that's it, all downhill after that!!

thecoo · 20/03/2011 17:00

OK - added mine in now too

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
22/05/11 - Merchant Taylors' Triathlon: MoshiMoshi
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
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
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
16/10/11 - Abingdon Marathon: MoshiMoshi

peachsmuggler · 20/03/2011 16:27

Lovely new thread Moshi, and well done on your half (20!). sounds like your plan is coming together (mwah ha ha!)

Welcome possum and sixty. will be good to see how you get in Cardiff. Supposed to be a good one for PBs as nice and flat.

Just 4 miles today, weather lovely. Was wearing my long running tights but actually wished I'd worn my shorts (well 3/4 length, I would not subject the good people of south London to the sight of my thighs Blush ). Are you lot in you'd shorts already?

Finished Born To Run this morning. Really enjoyed it. Plough on DrNorth, it's worth it. I loved all the sciency bits (geek), not so much the two surfer duuuuuudes (insufferable).

Might read the fell running one next. Speaking of which, anyone seen Hatwoman recently?

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MoshiMoshi · 20/03/2011 16:16

DrNo - yes, I think it is generally a good idea to do a couple of miles easy warming up. And then some dynamic stretching eg lunges etc to get yourself nice and limber so you can start off fully warmed up. The only tricky bit is trying to find space and time before a big race to do them as the bigger events like to pen you in well before the race starts.

My worse nightmare is being laid up injured. I am full of niggles at the moment and going to see the physio again on Monday. Still, prevention is better than cure so I would always advise getting it checked out at the first sign of any pain and then making sure you do something about the cause. Too many runners just get the symptom dealt with and the same thing happens again as nothing has been done to change what caused the injury in the first place. I think that I have developed a better awareness of my body's biomechanics as a result of all my running related injuries Grin!

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DrNortherner · 20/03/2011 15:53

Just marking my place too.

Moshi your race sounds amazing. Bummer you had to wait around for it to start though. When I do my half should I be doing a few miles first to warm up?

Today has been beautiful weather for running. I got mine done early, out at 7.30am. Set me up for the day. Off to MIL's for Sunday roast soon and she always makes amazing puds.....

Also bought a heel insert thing for my foot pain. Hope it helps. Am paranoid about injuries preventing me from running. Anyone else break out in a cold sweat thinking about not being able to run?

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MoshiMoshi · 20/03/2011 15:17

Welcome, SixtyFootDoll! Tell us a bit about your running history and what your goals are. Will Cardiff be your first half? The parkruns are a great place to get used to racing.

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SixtyFootDoll · 20/03/2011 15:04

Hi
I am doing the Cardiff half on 16/10/11
HAve also signed up for parkrun which is being launcehed near me on Saturday

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MoshiMoshi · 20/03/2011 14:56

Updated list:

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
22/05/11 - Merchant Taylors' Triathlon: MoshiMoshi
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
19/06/11 - Half Ironman UK 70.3 - Twink, MoshiMoshi
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
16/10/11 - Abingdon Marathon: MoshiMoshi

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sfxmum · 20/03/2011 14:52

just marking my place thanks moshi