runners united (burning up pavement, burning up threads)

Hope its gone well backwardpossum !

Managed to go out for 5K in about the only 25 min break in the rain this morning which was quite fortunate. Long run tomorrow...

Good luck possum! hope the race/training session goes well!

Ah thanks guys - I'm just using it as a training run as have my sights on the half in 2 weeks. :) Was thinking of doing 1k intervals at it. Will see... It's a nice flat course tomorrow, much like the Edinburgh course, so will be a good run I'm sure. Just trying to stay injury free at the mo!

backwardpossom good luck for your 10K tomorrow! Looking forward to the race report.

Moshi I'm so sorry to hear about your Mum. She needs you right now so as the others have said, put the races on hold, but running will help you to keep strong through difficult times ahead so try and get out when you can. It will be good for your Mum to see you looking healthy.

Moshi - so sorry to hear about your mum, thinking of you and your family.

backwardpossum - thankyou to you and your cousin - that's a relief, I had visions of having to do a sprint finish (not that that is highly likely) on the grass to reach my target time. The though of heavy legs and grass was not a nice thought!

Oh Moshi, so sorry to hear the new about your Mum Of course you must be with her, triathalons can wait. Thinking of you all ((hugs)))

Moshi, I'm so so sorry to hear your news about your mum. Thinking of you and your family x

squix - my cousin has replied: "it finishes on the racecourse but they put down plastic stuff, like they do on pitches at concerts so its not actually on the grass." So there you go :)

I'm still trying to get used to it futurity I got it last summer but haven't ridden as much as I would have liked. I'm hoping to get out on it more this year. It is quite different to what I was used to. It's so light and the drop handlebars take a bit of getting used to. I still struggle with indicating and staying upright!!

just googled it Doyouthinktheysaurus...drooooool! its lovely! was it hard getting used to riding it or have you ridden road bikes before?

I hope the physio helps thecoo and you aren't out of action too long.

futurity it is a specialized dolce elite, lovely bike but scares the hell out of me

It's super light weight and goes too fast down hills!! I have a mountain bike as well but that's a cheapy one that I would like to replace when funds allow.

Glad your injury worries have been allayed driving.

So sorry to hear your news Moshi. As others have said, I hope you can use your running to keep your head clear. I can't remember where your mum is - is she far away ? She's been through a lot lately.

Interested in the bike chat - my birthday is in July and am definitely asking for a bike this time... although really not sure what to go for though. You kind of need 2 don't you - one for everyday and one for more serious stuff (greedy emoticon).

Sorry to hear about your Mum Moshi ...does put all those day to day grumbles that we all have into perspective. thinking of you x

Doyouthinktheysaurus what fancy road bike have you got?? I would love one but I am a bit intimidated by them...I have this beautiful hybrid bike but have always wanted a road bike: www.evanscycles.com/products/raleigh/urban-2-eq-2009-hybrid-bike-ec018966

Moshi I am so sorry to hear about your mum. Like everyone has said it puts other problems and niggles into perspective...

Saw doctor today - she thinks it is my achilles and says I must be very careful so as not to snap it! She has referred me to physio so will make appointment as soon as DH gives me the BUPA details I need. Also going to sort out a longstanding shoulder problem I've had at the same time.

Oh moshi, so sorry to hear about your mum Don't blame you at all, giving the races a miss. Running can be such a stress reliever though, just maybe use your running to clear your head and give you some space. Cancer is such a horrid disease. I'll be thinking of you all and keeping everything crossed.

I have been on my bike! My knee doesn't really hurt on my bike but I just don't enjoy it the same as running I did 32 miles, too many hills for my liking but a nice day for it. I have a fancy road bike I got last year but it scares the hell out of me I need to make the effort to get out on it once a week to build my confidence I think. I am almost as slow going down hill as up!

Thanks for the kind words everyone. This is a great place for the right sort of support during difficult times. Reinforces my belief that runners are a very wise and strong group of people.

Oh Moshi, am so sorry to hear that. Do you have any idea yet about the sort of treatment lined up? How is she feeling?

I would echo what the others have said, you are probably right to shelve the races for now as you will have a lot on your plate and you will am sure want to run to get a little headspace but without any pressure.

We are all here if you need a place to vent, and my absolute best wishes to your mum and your family.

moshi sorry to hear about your mum. Probably a good time to use your training time for clearing your head and staying sane, without the pressure of any races. I hope your mum is ok.

Poor you Moshi so sorry to hear that. As drivingmiss says, puts worries about niggles and 10K times into perspective. Hope you can manage to find the time to run and train as much as you need whilst looking after your mum. Exercise is a pretty useful way of helping deal with things in my experience.

Lucky you running in Central Park theta - haven't been over there with work for ages now and when I was spending lots of time over there I wasn't running... Bit of a missed opportunity though I think I made up for it by going out instead! Would be an amazing place to run. One of the few perks of work travel is exploring new places while running. As bonkers says, interval training is definitely worth it for getting some speed in - not always much fun but worth it

Had my first longer run for a couple of weeks today. Just over 11 miles and tried to keep it deliberately slow rather than pushing myself but average 8.22 min/mile so clearly failed at that!

Getting so busy on the nicer running areas now by the canals and marshes - bikes and other people milling around. At the really busy bits , I'll admit there is a little bit of me that wants to shout "where were you when it was dark, cold and icy huh?!" Is that wrong? Well, yes, I know it is technically...

moshi I am so sorry, of course your mum will be the priority, it is one of those time when you have to take it day by day and try to centre yourself and keep yourself strong, making a conscious effort to take care of your needs
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