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runners united (burning up pavement, burning up threads)

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drivingmisscrazy · 29/04/2011 07:54

calling all runners, veterans, newbies, fast, slow, anyone who likes to run to keen sane, keep things in perspective and to get out into the spring sunshine. We are a friendly bunch and all of us have things to learn from each other! Welcome. Please join us

01/05/11 - Great West Run (Half Marathon) Thetasigmamum
02/05/11 - Ashdon 10K: bonkers20
07/05/11 - Forres (Benromach) 10k: backwardpossom
10/05/11 - Burbage Skyline 5.75 miles: Hatwoman
14/05/11 - Chester Half Marathon: IreadthereforeIam
15/05/11 - Oxford Town and Gown 10k: Goldberry
21/05/11 - Clare Burren Marathon Challenge - drivingmisscrazy
22/05/11 - Edinburgh Marathon: MrsWednesday
22/05/11 - Merchant Taylors' Triathlon: MoshiMoshi
22/05/11 - Edinburgh Half Marathon: backwardpossom, squix
29/05/11 - Stirling R4L: squix
29/05/11 - Plymouth Half Marathon: sungirltan
30/05/11 - BUPA 10K: MoshiMoshi
05/06/11 - Seaford Half Marathon: Doyouthinktheysaurus
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
18/09/11 - GNR: Hamster, Run for fun, popsycal, LaLa
23/09/11 - Notting Half Marathon: cestlavie
24/09/11 - mooathon, donegal: drivingmisscrazy
25/09/11 - Edinburgh Urbanathlon: backwardpossom
16/10/11 - Abingdon Marathon: MoshiMoshi
30/10/11 - Great South Run: Wheely, squix
10/12/11 - Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon (half): drivingmisscrazy

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Doyouthinktheysaurus · 27/05/2011 18:41

Fantastic news driving, really pleased for you and your dpSmile

We are camping but had to log in, hoping for good news.

notyummy · 27/05/2011 18:29

No not race conditions- just me and lots of long Lincolnshire roads (but at least not many hills!) I have been running for some time but got 'stuck' at around 8 miles distance wise until about 2 months ago when I decided to crank it up a bit. I do a far bit of circuit/strength training so I guess my legs should be quite strong.

No races planned but I guess I could look around got a Half Marathon or even a Kilothon! DH is military and away Sunday night until Friday night, plus I work 4 days a week so finding training time is always an issue. That is why Fridays are always 'long run' day- no work and DD at school.

sfxmum · 27/05/2011 18:29

notyummy that is a great time

MoshiMoshi · 27/05/2011 18:22

Hoooooooraaaaaayyyyy! So pleased for you and your DP misscrazy!

squix · 27/05/2011 18:21

Driving pheweee - am so pleased for you and your DP. Hope you enjoy the weekend and manage to relax ( as much as you can with a wee person in the house)

notyummy - blimey if you can do that time with an unstructured run as fast as you can approach, you could do a brilliant race time. Do you have any races planned?

ormirian good stuff on 13 miles, it soon mounts up doesn't it - was it you looking for earphone recommendations? Have you managed to get hold of some yet?

I have R4L this weekend - looking forward to it. Doing it with 3 friends and I think brunch afterwards is probably the main event. Am still recovering from last week although have managed a couple of jogs this week.

Hope everyone has a great weekend and good running or relaxing.

DrNortherner · 27/05/2011 18:00

What fantastic news driving I am so so so happy for you and your family. Phew. What a huge relief. Wine tonight? Grin

1.44 for 13.2 miles?! WOW. You are much faster than me, but yes, I take lucozade sport with me when I am running 10 miles or more. Welcome to our thread!

I did a 4 miler today, doing 11 miles tomorrow, have downloaded that marathon podcast thing you all talk about so will keep you posted.

futurity · 27/05/2011 17:54

1 hr 44 mins!! (passes out with envy!)

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drivingmisscrazy · 27/05/2011 17:43

notyummy that's a brilliant time - not in race conditions, I assume? in which case, you'd do a fantastic time

badger - donegal, one of the most beautiful places in the world - it's a law unto itself though - they do things differently there!

it is annoying when these people with running talent Jonny-come-latelies turn up and beat us, isn't it?

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notyummy · 27/05/2011 17:38

Thanks for the thoughts on drinks/nutrition. I may do a bit of research. Those of you who take stuff with you, what do you find best to carry it in?

I did a half marathon today! (13.2) in 1 hr 44 mins. Felt good for most of it, but the final mile was REALLY hard...and now my knee hurts a bit. Think I may need new trainers. In general I think I may need a more structured approach to training and eating as my 'just go out and run as far as you can/have time to do' has probably got me as far as it is going to!

sfxmum · 27/05/2011 17:37

badger my dh was also a latecomer to running and has gone all MRspeedy speedotty, most annoying Wink

YeahThatsTheBadger · 27/05/2011 17:28

Well I'm off to Donegal in a few weeks and was hoping to go out for a run with my cousins' DH who got back into running 6 months ago. But having just checked his time in a recent 5k and it was 18mins. Envy Don't think I'll be venturing out with him for fear of embarrassing myself. Blush Don't think i'll ever run with anyone and keep my self esteem intact!

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drivingmisscrazy · 27/05/2011 17:11

ps - also sorry for hijacking the thread so thoroughly - let's get back to talking about running. I am buying a Garmin, and I am doing a 5 miler on July 16 and I'd like to do it in less than 45 minutes. I think this is a realistic goal for me, despite the total lack of running this week (if I'd used a heart rate monitor it probably would have blown up!)

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MrsWednesday · 27/05/2011 15:55

Wooo hoooo!!!! Brilliant news Grin

So pleased for you all. Also feeling tearful.x

Wheelybug · 27/05/2011 15:31

Fantastic news driving - what a relief for us you !

Goldberry · 27/05/2011 14:43

Fantastic news, Driving! Phew!

peachsmuggler · 27/05/2011 14:40

Yayyyy! Congratulations Driving to you and your DP! What a relief, am so happy for you! Getting a little emotional over my scrambled eggs here. Hope you have a lovely, celebratory weekend. Brilliant news!

sfxmum · 27/05/2011 14:38

driving,isscrazy I am very happy for you and your family Smile

notyummy · 27/05/2011 14:37

Have just read back. What great news Driving.

I had exactly the same thing whilst pregnant with dd. The waiting is horrible and I am so glad you have had the results.

pawsnclaws · 27/05/2011 14:33

Congratulations driving and your DP, have beenthinking about you all day. Now you can relax. So pleased for you both!

futurity · 27/05/2011 14:32

that's so cool to hear! :)

Ormirian · 27/05/2011 14:31

Just read about your baby driving! I went through similar about 9 years ago. We had several soft markers for Downs and Edwards. It was a horrible time. So glad all is well for you now.

I've managed just over 13 miles this week in 3 runs so slowly improving.

YeahThatsTheBadger · 27/05/2011 14:29

I am so pleased for you and your dp driving. I have been refreshing this page every 5 minutes for the last half hour hoping there would be a good result.
Fantastic news. Grin x

Themasterandmargaritas · 27/05/2011 14:24

Hooooorrraaaayyy! I have to admit to feeling a little weepy for you both. Grin

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drivingmisscrazy · 27/05/2011 14:18

results just came; all clear! I'm am so profoundly grateful for all your messages and kind thoughts - the virtual community helped us just about keep it together through 3 very long days and nights

you are all the salt of the earth - I am particularly moved because so many of you have experienced similar (and worse)

soppy hugs!!

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DrNortherner · 27/05/2011 14:04

driving hope you get the results today, or you are in for a long BH weekend. Sad