runners united (burning up pavement, burning up threads)

Ah, see my dh is a runner too so I don't feel so bad nipping out to run, as he does it too. Not sure how I'd manage if he hated it. He is much faster than me, but, my endurance seems to be better as I fare better on longer runs than him. He enjoys 10k as a distance. He is also a cyclist, which I am not, so hats off to all you triathletes. Have tried a rod bike and I just don't like the feel.

drN nobody understands why I hate that word too moist yuck
but no I have the opposite problem if anything

your run sounds lovely, I am not that found of running with people although I concede, it does sometimes make me go faster

backwardpossom it seems to be a basic language problem there

My DH hates running. He says "it's bad enough running DS's bath"

Sounds like a heavenly run DrNo, when it all feels so easy you just fly. And very fast too!

Master, I have a big bowl of nutty muesli after a run, a couple of big glasses of water, stretches then (if it's been a really long one) a cold bath then a hot shower.

Hadn't heard of Womens Running, might add that to my list of reading materials - I already have a subscription to Runners World.

Backward, my family all think I'm mental too...

Notyummy, you are incredibly quick!

Had a good stretch at pilates today so I'm feeling raring to run tomorrow - planning a short and easy one to get back into my running groove again.

Great run DrNo you're very fast! :)

The family fun run sounds like a right laugh, sfx, what a great idea. I wish my family were more into running. They all think I'm mental!

hello slept till late got up went running 4 slow miles but fell so much better now
Our GOSH family fun run is in 2 weeks, dd is very excited bless her but I guess it is a good start even if she can't run the 3miles just yet

I like that WR mag particularly the thing about bingo wings never mind the speed, flappy bits are becoming an issue

Hi all

I just ran the furthers I have run EVER. I did 11.11 miles in 1.45 and this included some unpleasant hills. My half marathon is a flat course so I am getting more and more secretly hopeful for a sub 2 hour but daren't say this out loud yet you understand? I felt a little anxious about running alone but actually it was bliss. I loved it. I seem to relax more when running alone. I enjoyed every mile!

Have to say, are any of you spitters when you run? My mouth gets so moist (hate that word!) I have to spit every now and then. So lady like me.......I do try to do it when no one can see me, not just as I am passing a pack of ramblers

29/05/11 - Stirling R4L: squix
29/05/11 - Plymouth Half Marathon: sungirltan
30/05/11 - BUPA 10K: MoshiMoshi
01/06/11 - BHF Canary Wharf 10K jog: june2009
05/06/11 - Tilty Hilly 5(mile): bonkers20
05/06/11 - RFL 10k: LaLa
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
12/06/11 - The Heroes half marathon - Futurity
19/06/11 - Dash for Dads - Pawsnclaws
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
26/06/11 - Colworth half marathon - cestlavie
10/07/11 - RFL 5K, Kingston & Kempton Park: Wheelybug
10/07/11 - Felsted 10K: bonkers20
17/07/11 - RFL St Albans - Pawsnclaws
17/07/11 - Dublin Mountain Plod (HM) - drivingmisscrazy
17/07/11 - Dundee Half marathon - TheChewyToffeeMum
20/08/11 - Frank Duffy 10 mile, Dublin - drivingmisscrazy
03/09/11 - Dingle Half-Marathon - drivingmisscrazy
11/09/11 - Bristol Half- Marathon - thetasigmamum
18/09/11 - GNR: Hamster, Run for fun, popsycal, LaLa
23/09/11 - Notting Half Marathon: cestlavie
25/09/11 - Edinburgh Urbanathlon: backwardpossom
25/09/11 - Windsor Half Marathon: Doyouthinktheysaurus
02/10/11 - Standalone 10K: Futurity
02/10/11 - Bradford Half Marathon - MrsWednesday
02/10/11 - Baxter's River Ness 10k - backwardpossom
16/10/11 - Abingdon Marathon: MoshiMoshi
30/10/11 - Great South Run: Wheely, squix
19/02/12 - Brighton Half marathon - Wheely

Post long run I have a mars recovery drink which is yummy (2 for £1 in tescos at the moment). I also do my stretches and am very anal about doing them all as it does help me feel less achy. I then have a bath (which I known is wrong as should be cold really) but I love my baths and I just make sure it isn't too hot.

No run for me this morning ..legs are tired so I figure give the a rest before final long run on Monday.

Totally and completely about FB. Driving I think I am about to befriend you, so don't be scared of the large than life African lady, it's just me.

I did 19k this morning in 1:49, hills and heat together but so sweet to be waved at by tiny children and cheered on by the locals, often who run beside you for part of the way.

I had crap jelly babies. They are fakes. Someone needs to send me some real jelly babies, it's affecting my performance.

Can we do some post long run recovery tips please? I feel quite exhausted.

Did someone mention a new Garmin?

Yeah, I got that Chewy - it's quite a good magazine, I subscribed to it :) The Loch Ness 10k is a fairly flat course, so with a bit of training... I'll have to knock 6 mins off my current PB, though!

You should manage under an hour if you're doing around 27 mins in a 5k - I remember when I got under 1 hour for the first time, I was so chuffed! :)

backward there is an article in this months Womens Running Mag about races with good PB potential and that race is mentioned so a good chance of sub-50 I should think.

I think I will aim for a 10K after my half as my 10K PB is 7 years old (64 mins). I really should be able to get under 60 mins as my 5K PB is 27 mins 40.

Did a slow 5 miles this morning - had planned a bit further, but my legs were so tired so I cut the run short. I probably should have rested a bit after the half... Am just entering the Baxter's Loch Ness 10k (considered the marathon for all of 2 mins before deciding not to be so daft, and there's not a half marathon, unfortunately!) - it's in October and I've decided that is the one I'm going to do my first sub-50 min 10k. Yes.

There's also a pre-school 'race' on the day in the park in Inverness - it's a circuit of the park and is about 400 metres. Going to enter DS into it - he'll be 2 yrs and 2 months on the day and I know he'll love it :)

Yeah we're friends on there - I'm the one with the white cap and purple running vest on in my profile pic - initials DM x

Hello all - thread moving v. fast again. Driving great to hear your news, a weight off your mind.

My jaw is dropping at NotYummy's times. I am sure you could do some amazing times with some more structured training. FWIW I carry a bottle of water and sweeties (Mentos are my sweetie of choice) in a waist pack if I am running 6 miles or more. I sip the water everytime my mouth feels dry (I cannot get the hang of breathing in through my nose ). I tend to have 1 mentos every mile from about 4 miles onwards. I am thinking that I probably need to try something with more electrolytes for the hot weather [hopeful emoticon].

Did a really enjoyable 3 miles in the drizzle last night - just let my mind wander and jogged along at an easy pace (11.13 min/miles). Today I am planning to do 10 miles somewhere flat as I am fed up of hills.

I won't join you guys on Facebook as I am rarely on there. Mumsnet swallows enough time without me getting sucked into FB too.

Ah, it must be because I have stupidly high security settings because I'm a teacher - message me your details and I'll find you :)

Backward it won't let me be your friend, nor driving. I'm still trying to figure out the rest...

Ha no way, really? Small world!

Badger - initials are DM and my profile pic is one of me in my running gear. x

Right, I want in on this facebook malarky.
MrsWed I couldn't track you down through your justgiving page, so I'm hunting you all down from Debi.

Blimey that was quick! 4 new friends in 5 minutes!
backwardpossom I 'know' (dad of a friend) a technology teacher who used to (and might still) work at your school.

drivingmisscrazy (takes jelly babies and tries to fit too many in my mouth)...yes...I have to have Bassetts jelly babies...I am a jelly baby snob!