Runners united: I run, I do running, I am a runner

ibbydibby sorry about shed - don't know about planning rules but I have a feeling that a shed isn't a permanent structure so falls outside regs? We have a bloody huge Tesco going up at the end of our street - it's a cul-de-sac, so no-one thought to protest, or even saw the plans...

lovely intervals for me tomorrow, 2 miles HM pace (which is known as a jog to most of you...), 2 x 1 mile 10k pace, and 2 x 800 5k pace...I am really going to start to try to focus on pushing myself a bit. My fastest split on Sat was at my goal HM pace and it really wasn't difficult - so I just need to tell myself that I can do that x 13...

sorry - have become.

Emma - it's very hot and sweaty running on a G Trainer as you wear neoprene shorts and it gets hot inside the treadmill as the motor is also in there. I have to disassociate completely to get the sessions done on it which is the opposite to how I usually run as I like to really tune in! I watched the Tour de France Montpellier leg today. Those cyclists' strong toned legs kept me sufficiently distracted. Oh gawd. I really am become a lecherous old lady.

bloody hell Moshi, I've just been googling G-trainers! They look v. high tech indeed - is it weird running in one?

hey everyone! just dropped in to congratulate Debi and Chewy on their brilliant reports. Although I'm not sure I want to do a triathlon any more Debi, they sound blimmin' hard work. I hadn't realised the Dundee half was partially off-road, Chewy - I do my weekly long runs on trails so maybe that'd suit me.

Had a rest day today after yesterday's 9.5 miler. If I'd been sticking to my vague training plan it would have been 10.5 miles yesterday and a shorter run today, but I'm wary of knackering my hip any more than I absolutely need to, just in case Thursday's steroid injection doesn't work. Hip doesn't feel too bad though so it'll be 5 miles at race pace tomorrow instead.

Is it me or does anyone else find the Paula Radcliffe hard to read - lots of paragraphs in pastel boxes. Maybe it's my eyesight.

Impressed by 20m on treadmill Moshi - not sure if I would last 10m let alone 20...

Off to running club tonight. Stood out in back garden only 30 minutes ago saying to DH what a lovely evening it is....now pouring with rain. As DH helpfully said, may have stopped by the time I go out...we'll see.

sticky I saw that Paula Radcliffe book in Tesco - it's not in my library yet though... I'll definitely give that a look at - thanks

Moshi is a G trainer a type of treadmill? I am gobsmacked anyone could run 20 miles on a treadmill!! respect due...!! Mmmm rugby player - I agree that even at 80 they'll still make me a bit weak at knees - my DH used to play as a boy for St Helens - he always kept the build which I love...!! I am following plan this week - did 11 miler LSR yesterday so recovery run today. Probably be around 9 min mile then.

Oh and the book people do the Paula Radcliffe book - I got it free as I had enough points but worth a look (I think its the same one Sticky refers to - has plans and training stuff in it).

Wow Moshi - 20M on a treadmill, that is amazing mental strength. Do you watch TV or listen to something ? I will think of you tomorrow when I am struggling mentally with a paltry 6 on the treadmill !!

Will take a look at the Lance Armstrong book - I have much AMazon vouchers (for kindle) and Waterstones vouchers to spend ! Born to Run is already on my kindle list.

Don't worrry Moshi. I'm sure he found the sweaty neoprene really attractive!

fanny - how is the RW plan working for you?

Well done and thank you for the superb race reports from debi, chewy and, our reluctant racer, driving. Now where is paws...?

Had a thought that would be cyclists might like to read the Lance Armstrong books if they haven't already. It's Not About The Bike is a great read and inspirational if you are into a bit of triathlon/cycling.

20M today in 2:48:15. Done on the G Trainer which was a real exercise in mental strength to stay on there for that long! The neoprene shorts were very sweaty afterwards! A tasty young rugby player from Wasps was on the G Trainer after me. Is it just me that gets lecherous in my old age?

great race reports, really interesting and inspiring!

I've just been ticking over. 4.5 miles yesterday between showers, then a quick 5k before breakfast this morning, in the pouring rain - funnily enough, only saw one other runner out! Went out to brunch with a friend, so it was nice to feel virtuous and stuff my face!

Fanny - I got Paula Radcliffe's book "How to run" out the library a couple of weeks ago, and that had lots of plans for different mileage/speeds as well. The one for the fast marathon made me feel quite faint!! There was some good info re shoes, which was useful for me. I got me a new pair today, as I figured my (much beloved) current pair are well over the 500m mark. Very keen to go and try them out now!

Driving - Glendalough looks fabulous. Yes, we did used to live in Dublin (and latterly Wicklow), and moved away in 2006. We used to be in the Wicklows every weekend walking. Fabulous, we really miss it. But it's not so bad in NE England either...

wheely my cousin did her degree in archeology in York. Shes now a teacher (isn't everyone!)

driving my DD3 is also 2.5 - born 4 Feb. . Little minx she is - permanently hungry

So much for my forest run... Never mind another day. When DH back in going to
do nice easy 4 mile recovery run. I have habit of trying to push myself on shorter runs but Moshi's advice re getting plan through Runners World going to change that. I think half my problem is I hate feeling like I'm jogging although my times would feel like jogging to some!! My aim is to try and get a 1hr 50 GNR and I'm going to try my hardest!!

Hope everyone has had a good day. Perfect running weather for me, cool, damp and no wind I'm a wimp!

peach - hope the scan went well ! And yes, its true archaeology is nothing like Indiana Jones. In 3 years I didn't even dig up one useful item ! But the study tour was fab (even if my friends were in places like Egypt and greece and italy...which is not to run Ireland down because I love it, but the other locations were a bit more glam).

Driving - my dd2 is a very similar age to your dd (she's 2.4) in that case. Its a lovely age (mostly....).

A forest run sounds lovely fanny. Hope it went well.

fanny no, not at all! DD1 is 2.5 (today, actually) DD2 due late November so trying to get as much running in as possible before then...

Loved the reports. driving, chewy and "Debi - thanks! Is there any news from Paws* on RFL yesterday?

Had frustrating weekend. Intended to do 5 mile race on Friday evening, but started getting sore throat at lunchtime, so opted out - had not registered, so no great loss. Was lovely sunny evening though, and then read FB reports of friends who had done it so felt a bit sad.

Thought would do parkrun instead on Sat morning, but throat still bad so again opted out. In retrospect this was a good move I think, as the heavens opened just before it was due to start!

Sore thoat got better through Sat, so pondered the possibility of 10 race on Sunday. I have not been training over this distance recently, but did a 10 mile race in May so felt I still had it in me.....then discovered that cut-off date was Friday and absolutely no entries on the day. And then read other FB reports on this last night and felt a bit more sad...On the plus side I did haul myself for 6 or 7 miles yesterday morning, and arrived back home just before the afternoon deluge started.

Debi I like the sound of a triathlon that does not involve open water!

driving apologies I hope you didn't think o was prying - I truly thought you had an older DD2 who was coming to visit !! Huge congratulations to you and your DP - I have 3 DDs, they're the best!!! You'll be kept busy... Longer runs will be needed to have a break from the mayhem!

That triathlon sounds great... So jealous but I doubt I can fit in learning to swim as well...

Going to do a forest run for first time today - beautiful forest called Delamere not too
Far from me, going to do my recovery run there - anyone have any tips - not ran off road before...

Hi all

Been absent of late. Great to hear all the news of race and triathlons - some great results! Still grinding out the miles here. Managed 12.5 miles on Friday on what was a hot day and really felt it. Did it in about 1 hr 50 mins and was really suffering by the end with the heat. Yoga on Saturday and a hard circuits session yesterday (2 levels of the Shred back to back with quite big weights - phew?)

Driving I just had a look at the website for the Glendalough Trail - looks lovely! If you get weather like last years race it should be a great day.

Thanks everyone!

bonkers20 I know, I was really surprised at how pleasant the route was as it is basically a tour around the outskirts of some of Dundee's less affluent housing areas.

I am sore all over today - how are you Debi? I really enjoyed your race report - with a bit of swimming technique work and a race bike you could be flying!

Debi Wow, I feel like I was RIGHT THERE in the rain with you reading that (I'm actually sitting at the kitchen table drinking tea and giving DS2 strawberries so he'll let me MN in peace!).

Was it a sea swim? Did you have a special tri-suit or did you just cycle feeing really wet? nb. I don't know much about tris. You sound proper bold with all your overtaking people in the rain downhill! I bet that felt great, but not as great as overtaking them going uphill! Running after really pushing yourself cycling must be very hard. Jelly legs and all that. How far was the run? 5K? I'd want it to be longer so that I could recover more.

Well done!