runners united (burning up pavement, burning up threads)

speaking of lowering the tone I recall clearing my nose while running a few months back, totally convinced it was well clear, as it happens I just got a 'badge'
I got looks, nearly believed I looked particularly lovely that morning,
a couple of miles later I noticed it

I'm probably as northern as it gets on here but I don't spit

I is northern too....although I do get accused of being a posh scouser

Nope, no brothers. Though I do remember having spitting competitions on the mean streets I grew up on! I do only spit whilst running, promise. And it is white frothy spit, not green stuff that footballers do

Sorry to lower the tone

So far I'm the only spitter then.... Is it cause I is Northern?

Loads to catch up on again.....

I love coming on here to chat running ? DH does no exercise at all. He?s one of those really annoying people who eats whatever he wants and is tall and lean. He must have a very low body fat and eats a ton of sugar. It?s a standing joke in our house that he runs like a girl.

I can talk about running with my dad but as he lives the other end of the country it?s always a bit limited. He?s super fast ? one of those wirey older men (he's 64) who just seem to be able to take off when they run. He still does probably 5-7 miles a day at about 7.45 / 8 min mile pace and has a pb of 1.20 for a half (that was 25 years ago tho). He?s the only person I enjoy training with, he pushes me but is happy to slow down if I need to. I realise I am very lucky to have him .

backwardpossum I?m thinking of the Loch Ness 10k too! Looks like I could be your race stalker....first Edinburgh then Inverness..... One of the friends I am doing the R4L with tomorrow suggested it - she?s looking for her next challenge after 5k and thought that might be a good one. I was also interested in the preschool run too ? DD is desperate to come out with me and would love that.

DrNo - sounds like a great run ? you are speedy!

Themasterandmargaritas - I can?t spit either. I seem to have saliva that defies gravity.

N4NNY - hello , yes ? get stuck in, ask lots of questions I find every question absolutely fascinating and really do learn some interesting things on here.

There?s an article in the latest Runner?s World about the camaraderie that Running inspires ? something along the lines of even if you don?t run with other folk, there is a common thread in running that binds us together and makes us care....made me think about this thread.

Oh ? and thanks for all of your good wishes for tomorrow ? feel a bit of a fraud as I really am just planning to plod round and catch up with my friends and eat brunch afterwards. I will be amazed if I get round in less than 30 mins.

Hi N4NNY nice to meet you!

There are a few of us training for half-marathons at the moment so you fill find quite a bit of chat about it. Great to find a place to discuss running without boring the pants off non-runners.

drivingmisscrazy possibly the bristol half marathan not researched it yet to see if its hilly. my 10k was very hilly and i will never do a run at that venue again it was hard hard hard

Welcome N4NNY! Get your race pasted into the list! :)

Hello please can I join I've been running on and off for about 13 months I did my first 10k last October in 1h 30min I was really please with my time especially when i discovered 2 days later that i was running with a lung infection not the cracked/bruised rib I thought i had, It took a long time to recover from that but i'm back runing and still loving it.

I have joined a running course starting on wednesday that is going to help prepare me for a half marathan which I think is a pipe dream but I'm gonna give it a good shot. I'm also doing the 5k race for life in July

Doh! The PowerBar cola-flavour thingies are called "Sport shots".

I just came on to say Bleurgh.

To explain - tried a gel today for the 1st time (Power gel strawberry banana). Tasted like Calpol and just as sticky. It did do the job though. Also bought some PowerBar rides which are cola flavoured jelly-type sweets - much nicer.

Did 10 miles in serious wind a full 1.5 min/mile slower into the wind. At one point the cross wind nearly made me trip over my own feet . Felt fantastic! I am now thinking (just thinking) about doing a full marathon if my half goes well as I am really enjoying the long runs.

Afterwards I had one of those ForGoodnessShakes from Sainsburys - yummy. I have definitely had less of the usual post-long run shiveriness and lethargy today so it seems I do need to pay more attention to fueling my long runs.

I quite like Womens Running. I have had 2 issues so far and seems to be a bit less earnest than RW and more aimed at my level. I think it could do with a bit less of the emphasis on weight loss and dieting but I suppose that is what sells.

On spitting - I try not to but sometimes it just has to be done. Only when no-one is looking though as you can guarantee that is when it will end up down my chin.

Good Luck squix and sungirltan

Sounds lovely Driving - have a nice evening. Mind you Curry sounds good too !

Just looking on FB, I've just added Debi but I see a couple of others have added a couple of others (if that makes sense !). If you don't have me (initials VH) let me know and I'll add you bt I don't want to start adopting people's random friends (however nice they might be !).

That sounds lovely! I'm having an Indian takeaway. Something creamy though - I don't really like spicy spicy food.

Hi All

I am another fan of Womens Running mag - have just finished reading my second copy and htinking of asking for a subscription for my birthday. I had zest for christmas which is ok but I think when I asked for it, it had just had a running special and I thought it would be more about running than it is.

I did 8 miles today. I struggle to run anything other than 1 speed when out (that is to say, it does deviate during a run but my overall average is the same). Psychologically it was quite a good route as it felt like I'd run further than i have before (when I have actually run further) as it was to Richmond and back.

Well done on all the runs today - especially the long ones. I am not a moist runner - usually get a very dry mouth.

Hope you had a nice day in Kingston Peach - its great for shopping. We're going in tomorrow but for furniture shopping (which probably won't last long with the dds in tow !).

My DH runs - his 10K PB is 41 minutes, so i wont be joining him anytime soon. When he is home (which isn't that often at the moment...) he is great at making sure I get out. We also circuit train together in the family room! Don't run together though, even though for Half Marathon distance is appears that our speeds are quite as dissimilar (he is 7/8 minutes faster than me.) We would just annoy each other. He starts MUCH faster than me and gradually slows down - I am the opposite; I am generally faster in the second half of any distance.

Love the action shot driving. I'm not sure I ever move that fast. Is that a gin bottle in your hand Dd is utterly adorable.

DrNo dh also runs, he is out now in fact. We are about the same level but we never run together, that is just, wrong.

Funny you should mention spitting, I have tried a few times and rather embarassingly it just sort of dribbles down my chin. I did manage a rather good one on Friday to the amusement of a group of schoolchildren.