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

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DebiTheScot · 03/07/2011 13:15

We've run out of room on the other thread so I hope you don't mind me starting the new one.
This thread is for runners to share running stories and chat about life in general too. Anyone with running shoes welcome!

Our latest race list is below. Feel free to add or remove races from it.

06/07/11- Yately 10k: DebiTheScot
10/07/11 - RFL 5K, Kingston & Kempton Park: Wheelybug
10/07/11 - Felsted 10K: bonkers20
16/07/11 - Phoenix park 5 miler - drivingmisscrazy
17/07/11 - RFL St Albans - Pawsnclaws
17/07/11 - Dundee Half marathon - TheChewyToffeeMum
17/07/11- Chichester (Sprint) Triathlon: DebiTheScot
24/07/11 - Harrogate town centre 10k - DrNortherner
20/08/11 - Frank Duffy 10 mile, Dublin - drivingmisscrazy
03/09/11 - Dingle Half-Marathon - drivingmisscrazy
11/09/11 - Bristol Half- Marathon - thetasigmamum
11/09/11 - Bristol Half- Marathon- N4nny
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
25/09/11 - London Half Marathon Run to the beat: June2009
25/09/11 - New Forest Half Marathon: MoshiMoshi
02/10/11 - Standalone 10K: Futurity
02/10/11 - Bradford Half Marathon - MrsWednesday
02/10/11 - Baxter's River Ness 10k - backwardpossom
02/10/11 - The Run, Northampton - YeahThatsTheBadger
09/10/11 - Great Eastern Run, Peterborough - Futurity
16/10/11 - Abingdon Marathon: MoshiMoshi
30/10/11 - Great South Run: Wheely, squix
20/11/11 - Leeds Abbey Dash (10k) - DrNortherner
19/02/12 - Brighton Half marathon - Wheely
27/05/12 - London Bupa 10K - Futurity

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robino · 07/07/2011 09:45

Well done Debi!

Quenelle and Peakrunner - it's weird starting again isn't it? I didn't ever manage to get up to anything above 5-6km between DDs 2 and 3 but as there will be no more babies in this house I feel a bit more determined! I just need to take it easy until my back/ leg/foot wonkiness is sorted. And I should probably whisper this but I am very proud of how my pelvic floor has held up - it is the least of my worries when I am running (which either tells me that my pelvic floor is fab or I am very rubbish at running.....)

WishIwasCherryMenlove · 07/07/2011 08:58

Hello, could I join you please?

I am not quite at the distance of some of you ladies, as I am doing a 5k Race for Life on 17/7/11. But I am planning on doing a 10k in October. Oh and I did do a sprint triathlon last month (there dont' seem to be any triathlon threads knocking about!)

I really enjoy running, but it really does my back in, so have to be careful. Hence starting the triathlon route. It's also hard I think to break through the initial fitness barrier and get the distances longer and longer.

TheChewyToffeeMum · 07/07/2011 08:45

Whoop Whoop! Well done Debi - you must be feeling on top of the world. This is why we do it isn't it?

sfxmum · 06/07/2011 23:07

DebiGrin wow well done you

short runs only here but cross training a bit more, so parts of me are sore, best not get so lax, it really improves overall fitness

proper catch tomorrow, too many posts to read and I am a bit tipsy, gig down the road

peachsmuggler · 06/07/2011 22:58

Wow Debi, that's an amazing time, well done, you must be dead chuffed!!

Hope you feel better soon Driving, make sure you lay low.

Btw, agree plyometrics are a great addition to any running training plan, and quite good fun too! (tries to contain masochistic inner self) Grin

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DebiTheScot · 06/07/2011 22:54

Thanks everyone Smile I am so chuffed with myself. I really, really didn't expect that! It was a good race all on road and no steep hills. It seemed more down than up but as it was a loop that'd be impossible!
My mad lovely friend was running it too and at the start was complaining that she didn't want to do it and she hadn't trained at all so I thought maybe I'd have a chance of sticking with her. We were together for about 4k then she gradually pulled away although I could see her until about 8k. I had my watch on (first time I've remembered it for a race) and that really helped. It was really encouraging to see each km only take about 5:10 (it was 7k before the time crept into the next minute and said 36 rather than 35) and I felt good for most of it apart from a slight stitch at one point.
5k took 26 minutes and I think I relaxed after that as I knew I'd still be ok even if I slowed a bit.
The chip times are online already and it has me as 53:07 and my friend as 51:30 so she was really happy too. And I came 35th out of 88 in my category.

And I did got for a wee swim this aft too, maybe that's the secret to a good race!

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Wheelybug · 06/07/2011 22:15

well done on here too debi !

Science I haven't suffered from balck toe nails since wearing my current type of shoe (3 pairs later) - they are quite a bit bigger than my usual size (a whole size if not a little more).

futurity · 06/07/2011 21:39

Well done! Lots of Smile and a little bit of Envy !

Herecomesthesciencebint · 06/07/2011 21:13

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YeahThatsTheBadger · 06/07/2011 21:09

Well done Debi. A fantastic time!

drivingmisscrazy · 06/07/2011 20:50

fabulous! that's a brilliant time - I can only dream of a 10k time like that. Well done :)

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DebiTheScot · 06/07/2011 20:49

53:08!!!!!!!!! GrinSmileGrinSmileGrinSmile

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Peakrunner · 06/07/2011 20:33

I think I'm going to need some company to do those drills in public!

Reading about plyometrics in Runners world the key seems to be bursts of exercise with a 2 minute recovery between sets so muscles dont get overtired.

Themasterandmargaritas · 06/07/2011 18:47

And here Dr No is . I'm going to give them a go tomorrow,

DrNortherner · 06/07/2011 18:32

www.asics.co.uk/running/knowledge/running-drills-with-triathlete-tim-don/

This was just posted on the asics FB page funnily enough!

Themasterandmargaritas · 06/07/2011 17:20

Good luck Debi and welcome newbies. Smile

I hope you start to feel better soon Driving and well done on the donation, people are flat out at work trying to cope with the crisis. Sad

I think I need to find a running club to get me motivated.

notyummy · 06/07/2011 17:05

Yeah - tbh, comfort and plyometric not something in the same sentence as you said...but good if stuck at home. Try timing yourself and doing one minute jumping lunges, one minute bunny hops etc
Good luck Debi.

YeahThatsTheBadger · 06/07/2011 16:35

Good luck debi!

I'm supposed to be running this evening but DH is out. I might check out this plyometric malarky instead and see if I can do it in the comfort of my own home. Although I'm sure comfort is probably not the right word to use...

I still haven't found a suitable 10k training plan so think i'll have to adapt one to suit me. I can comfortably run just over 5k so does an increase of half a mile every week sound ok?

Welcome to all the newcomers!

Quenelle · 06/07/2011 15:53

Thanks both, and welcome Peakrunner. (Very impressive name!) I'm new too.

notyummy · 06/07/2011 15:25

Perfectly respectable pace there Quenelle!

Peakrunner · 06/07/2011 15:12

I am only an occasional visitor to Mumsnet but can I join? I havent got any imminent races but I've just entered the greater manchester Marathon for next year (my first marathon, scared!)

Just reading Dr No's comments about plyometrics, I got quite good at doing a few sets of squat jumps each week, and including some sprint training and my running improved drastically, then i got out of the habit. I need to get them back in to my routine! The plyometrics work by training the fast twitch muscles and you can literally feel the spring in your step when you run after doing them for a few weeks!

Good luck tonight Debi and well done Quenelle

robino... you are doing brilliantly getting out running with such a young baby! I had 3 in 4 years too, and I only started running seriously when DD2 was 2. i think runnign can help strengthen a lot of the things that pregnancy weakens, like core and pelvic floor, but its best to take things easy and listen to your body.

Quenelle · 06/07/2011 14:23

Well I managed 25 whole minutes this lunchtime, 2.49 miles according to the Good Run Guide. I'm pleased that I have increased it a little from last week. I just need to double this distance and I'm ready to start my 10k schedule.

Wheelybug · 06/07/2011 14:11

Good luck tonight Debi

DrNortherner · 06/07/2011 13:59

Good luck tonight!

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DebiTheScot · 06/07/2011 13:47

When I was a kid I ran at the same club as Liz McColgan and her husband Peter who was also very good. She did come to club nights sometimes. The pressure on her poor daughter when she started was unreal!

Didn't do anything yesterday, annoyingly you can only swim on a Mon, Wed, Fri evening at my pool and it was raining which was a good enough excuse not to cycle. I'll prob swim this afternoon while ds1 is at his lesson but will take it easy. Next week I have to swim, cycle and then run so maybe I should cycle to the 10k race for some practice.
Not very optimistic about a good time tonight (haven't quite psyced myself up for it being a real race either a it's a Wed night!) but I'll be gutted if it's over an hour- unless my shins hurt. Before the injury I was hoping for 54 minutes but that won't happen. My last one was 1hr 1min.

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