runners united (burning up pavement, burning up threads)

Hi everyone, no running for me this weekend - we were away at a christening in Derbyshire. Had a lovely time, but ate way too much and spent lots of time shuttling about in the car and therefore sat on my backside, so I've booked the gym this afternoon.

MrsWeds I can't find your sponsorship page, can you pm me?

I've got to drop my car at the repair place 6 miles away tomorrow and was mulling over whether I could run back home .... then realised not only would I have ds3 in the pushchair, but would also have to manage his car seat. Not feasible sadly!

Iread congrats on a great time, enjoy the rest now.

Moshi so pleased to hear the news was positive. I hope you don't have to wait long before your mum has her surgery. Generally, I think the NHS are pretty good at dealing with serious ops like that. I had less than 5 weeks between cancer diagnosis and surgery, I was really quite impressed. Thinking of you.

I managed 8 miles on Saturday, knee uncomfortable but better. Then I did 3 today and my knee was really painful toward the end. I think I need to lay off the running for a week or 2 and get on my bike.

We went camping this weekend and found ourselves at the stopover campsite of the South Downs Way Mountain Bike Challenge. It was a complete inspiration watching all these riders come in having cycled 50 odd miles over the Downs and pitch their tents. They left again by 8.30 this morning for the next 50 miles!!

It got me thinking that maybe I could have a go in the summer I only live about 15 mins ride from the South Downs Way at about mile 60 of the 100 mile route so I could sleep in my own bed The only thing is, it's really hilly I shall have to mull it over for a few days. I plan to get out in the Downs for a few rides in the nest couple of weeks so I'll see how it goes. I don't think my knee is going to improve very quickly for running so I need a new challenge I think

I hope all of next weekends racers are preparing well

Oh me, I'm terrible at keeping up on here! Not been out since Tuesday, although I was leading a sport event at school on Thursday and was so tired I couldn't get off the sofa that evening, never mind go to running club! Been a mega-busy weekend so not had the chance to get out at all. Was hoping to do a wee 5 miles, nevermind. Maybe tomorrow...

Will try and catch up during the wee man's nap tomorrow, hope you're all well! x

Iread congrats on a fab time!!! How did you feel when you finished? How did you manage to pace yourself at the early stages? I am terrified I will go off too fast.......

Anyway, nice to catch up wit this thread. I am off to bed now

Hi everyone, mrsweds please pm me link too and I will sponsor you.

moshi I'm so pleased you have some brighter news about your mum.

driving glad to hear you are feeling better about everything today, sure you will be fine in your race!

I am feeling shattered after having friends to stay for the weekend, also with 3 young DC's, it was lots of fun but manic. The lovely crazy parents are expecting 4th dc in November, to give them 4 under 6 . rather them than me.....anyway, this is my excuse for not managing to run at all over the weekend-and I really should have as I made drivingmisscrazy's salty caramel chocolate torte, which was, as promised, amazing. Hey ho, back to the gym tomorrow.

Driving - it sort of depends on work - I hope to do two easy 3 milers no intervals, no pushing myself just enjoying it. I'm away Tuesday - Thursday and hotel I'll be in has a pool so will do some easy swiming too.

Very well done Iread ! Have a rest/ cake/ bottle of wine (delete as appropriate or have all 3 !).

Well done Debi on entering another tri. Do you have a posho road bike ? My birthday is coming up in a couple of months and I am getting a bike - Really I am, this time. For those who don't remember I was supposed to be getting one for Christmas .... and then DH got me a Kindle (which is also a fab present but the bell my Mum bought to go on the bike didn't quite fit the kindle....). So, I need to start researching and thinking about what I want. I am planning on doing a tri next year but a novice one and don't know if I'd do anymore so need to consider this in choosing a bike. I also really want to do London to Brighton as I live in one and am from the other but from what I hear, any bike is fine for this because its not a race.

Next week is a busy weekend for, ahem, racing. Hope your last taper week goes well MrsW, Driving, backwardpossum, Squix.

Oops, also meant to say well done iread, an impressive time.

I'm currently trying to eat the easter eggs up reasonably quickly as I noticed the other day that I'd put on a bit of weight and my fat % had gone up. So I figured if I can get the chocolate out of the way quickly then I can get rid of the weight and fat again.

I've entered the Chichester try a tri- 400m swim, 30km cycle, 5km run. It's on Sunday 17th July.

I WILL go for a run tomorrow.

squix I don't drink dairy but I get soya milk berries and a scoop of protein powder, find it filling and refreshing at the same time while still being light

the stags go frisky around September actually afaik, incentive to run faster

driving I can understand the sweets indulgences when pregnant, when I was carrying dd I developed a taste for those Haribo Sours and Licorice allsorts but I did not put on excessive weight on until near then end, when I seem to have panicked and ballooned
I am not even a major sweets person

peach I haven't been to Bushy Park in a while not even to Richmond Park which is nearer to me and frankly a great place to run, wish they banned the cars, they can be annoying

I need to start making a proper effort to lower the weight now that I am running better it helps keep the mood and motivation up

iread - well done, that's brilliant, fab time.

The cheweytoffeemum - thanks for that - I might have a look at that a bit more - My posture is not the best and I tend to hunch when I run a long way and I am sure I could be more efficient.

driving at pancakes - we had them today too - I'm not a fan but DD and DH are,and they have gone from being a special occasion treat to a weekend staple. DD has just discovered chocolate spread.

I also use water and jelly babies on a long run but one thing I have found really helps is a small glass of milk when I get home - I read it somewhere - can't remember where but it's something to do with the balance of carbs and protein or something. I can't get over the association of Lucozade with being ill.

Weight wise - I know that I can definiatley run faster when I am lighter but as it takes lots of training for me to run faster and I lose weight when I am training harder I am not sure which direction the cause and effect is in!

Did a good 8 miles today with mile long intervals - 1 mile warm up, 1 mile effort - 1/2 marathon pace ish, 1 mile recovery, 1 mile effort etc . I enjoyed it, wish I'd though of doing that before, gave me some confidence in being able to sustain a pace as well. I think having some recovery really helped - I am wondering if i can build it into my 'timed run with other people' .

I love Bushy Park Sfx. When is it the stags start having a barney? Guess probably not when a race is on eh, but it's an amazing sight!

Don't think I've said hi to Badger yet so welcome! You sound like a lovely positive person. Sorry to hear about your DH's diagnosis but glad that it will be symptomless for now.

Robino don't be too down about not getting out so much, I think you are doing great to be getting out there at all with a not yet 3 month old DD!!

Lucozade sport makes me feel queasy but haven't tried the Lite. I suspect it is all marketing and them just trying to get hold of non energy drinking part or the energy drink Market! Still I do think whatever works for you is the right thing, be it lucozade lite, or water and jelly babies. Am sure in Born to Run he talks about ultra marathon king Scot Jurek not eating anything scientific.

Sfx I think weight does make a huge difference, it definitely did to me, and Moshi's NASA treadmill would seem to confirm this. In fact I was thinking about when I eventually do a marathon, I am a healthy weight but would think about dropping a few pounds as think it would make the training a lot easier.

Driving, can totally sympathise with your DP. Am shovelling down all manner of crap just to stave off the nausea. I really hope my teeth survive this pregnancy

Congratulations Iread, that's a brilliant time. Really glad your first one went well. Sympathies on the sore bum!

Well Done Iread If I can finish my first half in a time like that I will be a very happy bunny.

sfx definitely. I had spd in both my pregnancies and find that if my weight tips over the 11st mark it really flares up and my running goes to pot.

I am also a bit about Lucozade lite - Presumably it is just slightly salty water with added flavours to make it palatable. I usually have watered down fruit juice with a pinch of salt if I have been sweating loads but I admit I am a cheapskate!

also does everyone find that carrying extra weight slows you down? doesn't seem to be just aerobic fitness, since the start of the year I have put on about lbs10 and I feel it, not just in the jeans that don't fit

well done Iread that is a pretty good time in my books

regarding sports drinks I am not very keen on them but use them on occasion
it bridges a gap but I rather have a protein shake after a run, when fast hydration is not the priority
my 5 miles went ok but knee still bothering me

I must find a 10k before the end of summer just so I have a goal
I think there is one at Bushy Park that would be near me, slightly tempted by the London one but imagine there will be thousands of runners and I don't like crowds much

happy running all

Hi! Well, I made it!! 2 hours 17 minutes! I'm ecstatic with that (easily pleased, thankfully!!). To top it all, I only walked once - up a particularly horrible little hill (a loooong one!) somewhere between 10 -11 miles, I think. And I had enough left for what could have passed as a sprint finish (in my mind ). The weather was pretty awful - it drizzled/ rained for the whole time. I suppose it was a good thing in the respect that there was no danger of getting over-heated!

So all in all, a good race for my first Half!!! My running partner is trying to talk me into a Marathon, but I think that would be really rather daft of me (bad back and I don't think I can afford taking out shares in my Osteopath's business ).

I need to sit down (for at least a week - my buttocks are killing me ) and have a think about what I'm going to do next. Another Half perhaps, or a 10K - I'm DEFINITELY NOT doing a Marathon!! There, you have it in writing!

mrsW - PM me with your page too, I hadn't got round to sponsoring you either.

Iread - I hope you got on well this weekend.

Back from our weekend of bearable Am Dram. No running still feeling a bit under the weather although suspect it may be the antibiotics. Planning to get back to it in the gym on Tuesday even if a shorter run than usual.

No iphone here although have an HTC so much the same. Although its almost 2 years old so I am dithering over upgrade. Am thinking of going iphone although it works out a bit more expensive but all our music is on itunes and I will have to run with my phone come Sept so think, as I haven't got round to replacing my ipod, I may as well go for an Iphone and replace the two things with one. But am going to wait for my contract to end so I could go to a new network if I can get it cheaper. Anyway, that's a bit dull.

On the lucozade thing - I do sometimes drink the lite one after a long run. I am calorie conscious but assume it has other stuff in to help hydrate me compared to water and I'm not very good at staying hydrated. Or maybe I'm just believing marketing hype......