runners united (burning up pavement, burning up threads)

Word of warning: I found the RunKeeper App understated distance so I was actually faster than it suggested. It was very demoralising gearing the man tell me how slow I was running when I was, in fact, going much faster.

debi I downloaded the runkeeper app as it had good reviews but am yet to use it, apparently you can play with settings and gets you time and stuff at different intervals as you wish iyswim

paws Sufjan Stevens, I am so glad to have reliable babysitting these days

Bla, haven't been on here for ages and there are SO many new posts. I need to go to bed (so much for the early night).
I hope everything goes well for your dear Mum Moshi.
I don't have an iPhone.
I haven't been running for a week. What a slacker! I'll try to get out on Sunday, but my hoped for lift share for DS's Scout thingy whatnot hasn't come into fruition so I'll be juggling that and little DS. DH working tomorrow.

Time, time, time.

Moshi - hoping it all goes well.

I have an iPhone but find it too heavy /awkward to run with. I take an old, light phone that just calls and txts (and has buttons) with me, particularly if I am going off road or for a long run.

Surgery followed by a week in hospital and a few months' recovery at home. Thank you for the well wishes everyone. Oh and I too have an iphone!

My dh still has a phone with buttons

Glad to hear you got good news moshi

So pleased it was such positive news moshi. Hope the operation is soon and it can all be a distant memory for you and your family.

Hi sciencebint. No, DH doesn't run, although reading my last post I think it sounds like he does. He once complained that he needed to do more exercise so he came running with me. After (a slow)100metres he stopped, was bent double saying "you go on without me". Never again! He drums in a band and that's quite an energetic activity, so he's happy with that.

driving I too don't have an iphone. I'm such a short arse that I need to buy kids jeans/trousers and it wouldn't fit in the pockets

I couldn't go for a run yesterday, but went out today while DS was at nursery and DD was sleeping. My normal route has couple of steep hills but carried on running when I would normally head for home and it was a lot flatter, and I found I could run so much further and I added another mile to my run. Obvious, I know!! But I'm glad I did the extra. Really enjoying this running malarky!

I don't have one either driving!

I wish I did though - was geocaching with the kids and could really have done with being able to access the website to look for clues.

Just back from a 3 mile easy run. I have been dabbling with trying to improve my form according to 'chi running' principles. Feels good but makes me go quite a bit faster! I am also feeling a bit tight around my Achilles'.

moshi that sounds encouraging news.

I run with my iphone and the runkeeper app. Apart from sometimes losing a signal it's pretty good. And Mrs Runkeeper tells me the time every mile.
I went for a cycle this afternoon (had an unexpected child and work free hour) and had it in my bag and was very greatful for it when I didn't really know where I was and got to the canal and had no idea whether to go left or right!

Moshi so glad you've had some positive news.

Also happy to hear about the positive scans.

I've had a mega busy week, so just now getting a chance to catch up. Only been able to get out for 1 run and that was quick 4 miles at 6am one day. All my plans for a structured taper out the window. Will get a run on saturday and Sunday then I am away with work for 3 days during the week - not too busy whilst away so should get a few easy runs in then.

cestlavie I've just finished 'Feet in the Clouds' - I haven't worked out if it is inspirational or obsessive. About 1/2 way through I realised that I used to work with someone he talks about a lot. I vaguely remember that someone once mentioned that he ran a lot but I never knew just how much.
I've also recently read a book called 'why we run' can't remember who it's by but it was interesting - he was training for the Spartathlon in Greece.

driving I can't remember running without my Garmin now, I got put off this week when it couldn't find a satellite and couldn't tell me my speed or distance.

Good news moshi - v. pleased for you. When will the op take place ?

LOL Sciencebint at your very scientific question - yes, I can still eat ice cream so think will escape hospitalisation. Feeling much better just tired now.

Hope everyone has a good weekend - we're away to see DH's cousin's am dram production which are usually so bad, they're funny .

Ooh who are you seeing sfx?

driving I really rely on Daynurse capules when ill, so if I was ever sickly while pregnant I was cursing. Hot lemon and honey is lovely and soothing, but I don't think it takes any of the symptoms away (especially if you forego the traditional glug of brandy with it too .....).

moshi very good news indeed I am very pleased for all of you

next running day for me is Sunday off to gig tonight hurrah

happy running

Hoorah Moshi! Glad you had positive news - as someone else said, doctors tend not to be optimistic unless they really do think that something can be done. Good news going into the weekend.

That good to hear Moshi, you must all be feeling a lot more positive. Hope your mum is bearing up well. Suggest you have a large glass of wine and some lardy pudding tonight!

That's really good news Moshi. IME the docs tend not to be optimistic unless they're confident of a good result .

My mum's tumour was not on her pancreas as it turned out but actually blocking her bile duct - this was mimicking the symptoms of pancreatic cancer, but was totally removeable in her case and she made a full recovery. If you need a second opinion at any time I still have the details of the consultant she saw at King's College, who was amazing. Sounds though like she is in really good hands.

Back from Oxford and they are optimistic they can remove it by operating! She also has gallstones in her bile duct so it will be a major excavation. Very pleased that the best treatment option is available to her and so relieved. Thank you for positive thoughts. Am sure they helped!

This thread moves too quick! I don't know if I can keep up with you and my post natal thread (as a few others have said, I don't venture much into the other bits of mn these days) and facebook and blipfoto.

Grrrr 2 fire alarms in 1 afternoon. Just what I needed!

Congrats peaches - great news. Always good to get that scan out of the way.

Absolutely lovely run this morning. 11 miles at a steady 8.30 min/ mile down through the canals and waterways into centre of town marred only by a towpath closure leaving me trotting around an industrial estate near the North Circular for a short time (thank god for Google maps on iPhones!). Beautiful day for running today... lots of people out and about and everyone looking pretty happy about life on balance - must be the endorphins

Sending you and your mum positive vibes Moshi. Really hope it goes well for you today