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Moshi what do you mean you can't say no now? How long do you plan to be over there? It seems to have happened in a very short time period. Your DH must be very important in whatever he does. I'm sorry you're argueing. Often the best things come from the hardest decisions.

futurity thanks for the calculator i need to et my arse on gear for thia sunday's 10k. After the hm i have been kind of feeling this would be a walk on the park, a recovery run, done 10k in training many times yadayadayada, realised this morning i'm doing a 10k this sunday, and i haven't trained for it.
backward haha you mentionned sub50 and now i want it.
Probably not this weekend, i hurt my foot running in stupid stupid heels this weekend ( had to catch dd running away on the pavement!!!). I'm not sure what is wrong with it, a sore tendon maybe.
I can walk and it won't stop me from running but it's not right iyswim. Hopefully will be better in a few days.
I'll carry on catching up with the thread, hopefully before we need a new one?

Shall I start a new thread?

Moshi that sounds very tough...is it REALLY too late to change your minds or is he just saying that?

Moshi how awful. You both have to be fully committed to moving otherwise your marriage could suffer if you are "forced" into it. Is this a HUGE career move for DH? Its easy for the man to be bombastic and say lets go for it as its usually the woman who has to organise everything! What exactly is putting you off?

Forgot to day congrats to quenelle on the BFP.

DH and I arguing over this move. I feel bullied into accepting and have reservations now we have visited. He says we can say no except we can't say no now and it's too late to change our minds. It all makes me want to stay here even more. Oh help.

Missed 20M LSR yesterday as have sore throat. Great (not).

peach I was at you congratulating the wee runners, for a moment I took that to be women ho had a wee whilst running. Then I realised it's a scottish term of endearment

Great thread last night y'all This place is like a second home to us all.

Where is Moshi?!

oh dear are all talking knobs and squats again

hello

I have been looking at all your pics and excited posts, will see reports when I get a minute, very big congratulations to you all

hatwoman if only I knew, the theory is put in the work and you will improve, which I am sure it is right, but in my experience weight (not much of it) and a fearless attitude to pain helps

must sleep, gorgeous weekend here Gardens pools and generally outdoors with not many clothes on was the way to go

anyone got any thoughts on what makes you quick?

Another peaks person

Only started 2 months ago - and it has done wonders for my speed / fitness / weight loss.

The worst bit of LP is the kick up at the end. By then I don't care about the cow shit/ mud/ general cack on my feet. It hailed on top of the pike this year. Not pleasant. Although last year was equally wet. They cancelled the show on the Sunday if I recall rightly.

Coombes Tor is a new one - from Rowarth. It is going to be a local double with the Hatfield one - Rowath in the morning and Plum fest in the afternoon. A few people ran between the 2 this year..... nutters. Might have to try next year.

Shelf moor from Old Glossop - eyes on stalks one. Some of the old boys were telling me it is a proper race.

Ah ! Great race reports everyone. What a fab day for the thread- its a good as marathon day and GNR day ! Well done on the PBs and running good times with injuries. What stars.

Am really worrying about my long run tomorrow as I had such an appalling week this week. But, have drunk lots today (water), not had sunday night wine (sob) and have a gel. Temp at 10am should only be about 18 according to the beeb and I'm going to run from nursery drop off so should be on the road by 930. Thought about delaying it to thursday but think I've just got to get on with it and hope its ok to banish some demons !

Best get to bed.

Big congratulations and massive respect to all our runners (and all the wee runners too!) today! You all did marvellously. Back tomorrow for more detailed genuflection!!!

Ha ha Rhet, I was thinking when I logged on earlier, wonder when Rhet, will start getting jittery about end of thread!! . Hope the potty training goes ok over next few days. 10 months in and DD still goes through phrases of pissing like a puppy regression. She wet herself twice today and shat herself 4 times (!!!) yesterday. By the 4th time, I was about ready to weep and, very unsustainably, threw the last pair of pants in the bin rather than face cleaning them

I once ducked behind a wall mid-race. was as quick as possible and then joined the race again. something didn;t feel quite right. I glanced down and in my haste I'd pulled my (black) shorts up but had managed to kind of leave my (shocking pink) knickers round my thighs . made me smile for ages though.

anifrangapani a fellow fell runner! marvellous. I did lantern pike last year - it's a nice one isn;t it? though I seem to remember a field that was absolutely covered in cow shit . I've done loads of others since moving to the peak district 3 years ago. I don;t recognise the other two you mention. I did Hope Moors and Tors today. One of my favourites. Are you an old hand at fells or new to it? It's incredible what it does to your fitness. I went for a run on the flat a few weeks ago (first flat, pavement run for about 3 years, funnily enough) and couldn't believe how quick i was (by my standards)

Most people have their trews around their knees at the races I do - thankfully behind stone walls. Could have something to do with a lack of facilities. Although you can't expect too much for £3 - 5 for entry and for that you get a t shirt or a mug and cake or pie at the end.

Hmm, there was a distinct lack of knobs out at my race. Maybe we raise a better class of person in the Highlands

Blimey...never seen a lady wee mid race! My knob report is low...just a couple of chaps in the bushes beside the start line!

And it took me so long to type that, I missed about 10 posts! Brilliant race reports.

Also, following on from fanny's knobs on the start line, about half the way round a woman stopped at the side of the road where there was a little grassy hill, pulled her pants and shorts round her ankles and did a wee.

come and sit beside me on the injury bench ibbydibby, it's quite comfy, I've put some cushions on it.

possum it does sound like he's better than your average 2yr old. I think my 3yr old is pretty good physically but is nowhere near as good as yours. In fact my 5yr old can't do some of what you've described. As he's good at lots of things I agree with Rhet in that you shouldn't do too much other than encourage him. It's a shame you don't have any tumble tots type things that are good for all round sporty things. In fact even if he was good at one thing I'm not sure I'd suggest push it yet. I wouldn't want my kids to be good at something but get bored of it by the time they're 10 because they've been doing it for 8 years.

badger OMG that is so cute about your DS!! This thread has made me so smiley this evening

Sounds great Badger and well done on the fundraising!

Cross posts ibby - if that's your time when injured, then just wow! Well done :)

Agree with the joining a club thing. I was so nervous of joining mine, but I've come on leaps and bounds. I did my first 10k a year ago and I did it in 1:14:48 - now look at me!