runners united: the one with the time running with other people

lawks this thread is busy! I've cast my eyes over it but can;t pretend to have really caught up. I got upgraded once (continuing the flying thing) when I was flying for work, and in among the middle-aged mainly male suits were 5 bright young, female things wearing lots of make-up and trendy clothes and generally clearly very happy with flying at the posh end of the plane. I had a vague idea that there was a some big new girl-band in the charts and decided it must be them. It was. It was the Spice Girls. The only other time I've flown posh was with Egypt Air. I watched some schmultzy film that provoked a tear to fall down my cheek. The air hostess promptly presented me with some tissues - and her act of kindness tipped me over the edge and reduced me to a blubbing wreck (much to dds' amusement).

The relay race was good - but I wish I'd trained more for it (was a bit of a late entry) and I just wasn;t feeling on form. The highlight though was to run through a farm - quite some distance from where I live - where my great grandfather and grandfather lived. My mum has always talked about it so it was nice to see it. It's not a farm anymore it's a posh house. still in a lovely spot though - and still has horses - my ggf and gf kept lots of horses for a haulage firm they started in the city (eventually shifting completely into haulage and leaving the farm).

My team came last in the relay. but for plodders my partner and I had a respectable time - strangely enough beating pairs from two really good running clubs. apparently they had injuries/got lost/or were hungover. any excuse...

Nothing like a bit of plodding solidarity! Very good timing to have the 10k on Sunday. Go on, do it in 59:58, just push yourself :)

I'm not sure I'll even manage sub 1 hour in Richmond. The last time I did it I did it in 1:07. It turned out I was going down with a fluey cold, but didn't know that at the time. When I got up to Catterick garrison it was full blue lights and head between the legs to stop myself keeling over. Didn't think I'd finish, but thought I'd have a go, and felt much better on the way down again. Spent the next few days in bed with a high fever Hopefully this time I will do better!

Unfortunately it wasn't lovely when I ran across them...was still cloudy and grey... only brightened up once on the boring A road back home!

Yes..sort of tapering..my LSR is on Tuesdays so I don't get to do another one before my half (on the 9th October). Got a 10K on Sunday though so not taking it totally easy.

I'm definitely in the plodder category...am aiming for 59 mins 59 seconds on Sunday so I can say I did a 10K in sub one hour :)

futurity - sounds like a lovely run (having a little sigh thinking about running across Grantchester meadows on a lovely morning like this). So you're tapering now?

Hello everyone! Lovely to see lots of new people on the thread :)

encyclogirl so sorry to hear about your friend, it's such a horrible helpless feeling you get when something like that happens. Well done on getting out to run, definitely the best option for keeping your spirits up.

rhet sounds like you've had a good weekend! :)

fanny hope you're perking up. I take multivits with iron in all the time.

runnerstipple (hello!) I got some free jointace gel in a goody bag last year. Don't know if it's the rubbing it in or the actual gel which was helping, but it did seem to help with the sore quads. Sore hips are tricker tho (they do make me walk like an old lady ) and I think that's basically down to core strength. Which is a shame because I much prefer being out running to being at home doing stomach exercises!

ibby did you get your water back? Sounds like they managed that really badly, what a pain in the arse

moshi assuming you're happily asleep somewhere in SF right now, hope you're having a good and useful trip.

Well done to the racers, it's such good motivation to hear about the great times (in terms of speed and the having fun). I know it keeps being said but I'm going to say it too - this thread is bloddy brilliant! The Speedy Gonzaleses and the plodders, the old hands and the newbies, something for everyone and so much enthusiasm. Fantastic!

In case you're wondering "who the hell is she calling a plodder?" - it's me. I'm trying to speed myself up a bit. Basically, I can now do 10k in just under an hour, but I'd like to get it more like 50 mins. So today I went out for 6 miles, alternating 1 mile fast 1 mile slow. Did kind of make me laugh that my fast miles (8:50) are other people's slow miles (how do they do it?), but it felt good. Helps having the beautiful weather atm.

Happy running everyone!

I'm stuck in a dreary meeting looking out of the window and thinking what a perfect day it would be for a run along the sea front

Just done last LSR before half. Ran back from Cambridge..lovely and quiet at that time of the morning...saw lots of keen young students rushing around :) Went across to Grantchester meadows and passed a number of squirrels, a few cows and then past Jeffery Archers house! Last part of the run quite boring but the sun did come out at last and it was very warm! Hard to believe it is almost October.

wow loads of new names :) welcome new runners!
Just had a quick look at the thread and not had time to properly catch up but runnerstipple I have achy legs too and went ofr a jacuzzi at the gym yesterday which was nice if nothing else, and also been having a protein shake a day since the race (on sunday) to repair the muscle. I can run up the stairs today so not too bad but quads are feeling it.
take care and congrats on your first HM, it was my first too :D I am still buzzing from it and can't wait to see my trainer tomorrow to tell him all about it, I think everyone else @ home is bored to hear about it ;)

Thanks for all the kind thoughts about my pal guys. And yeah, she'd kick my arse good and proper if she thought I was using her as an excuse to quit running.

Rhet I had a great run in the end thanks. My fave five mile route, really cleared the head.

Welcome Curry and Runner Fantastic half btw Runner, most impressed.

Loving the excuses for missing running last night!

I actually went running to avoid phase 3 of The Kitchen Project for the very Bowels of Hell Of course now the fabby kitchen is showing up the rest of the house for the shithole it has become. It's like living on the Fort Bridge.

Still not managing to keep up with you lot, but popping in now and then to see how you're doing. Even more new members since last time - welcome!

I'm going to run the Manuden 10k on Sunday - whenever I sign up for races in advance I seem to jinx myself and get injured so this one was a last minute decision to outwit fate . Will be running with some other girls I know so should be fun.

Also, the best news! I have finally ordered a Garmin - woohoo!!! I got some Amazon vouchers for my birthday a while back and together with others I've been saving up I could finally get one. I've gone for the Forerunner 305 with heart rate monitor. Can't wait until it arrives now...

Morning ladies - sorry been absent lately - just feel bloody drained - have zero energy, I have a feeling I could be slightly anaemic but don't want to start iron tablets unless I know 100%. Going to do shortish run later to try to perk myself up.

Welcome pop and curry! pop how great that you live in Canada yet can discuss running with Scots, Scousers and Cockneys....!!! I too love winter running however minus 20.... I ran in minus 10 last year and loved it but it does take it's toll on your lungs.

curry if 5k suits you then don't worry - this time last year I was only running 3 x 5k on treadmill, now I'm doing 13-14 miles so just shows you if you did want to go further, you can!

Welcome also runnerstipple! well done on your half! Great time! You got the racing bug now?

I know what you mean pop, how about doing a bit of crosstraining? Weights, swim, pilates or something like that. I have free weights at home and even if Im really busy or tired if just do 5 mins it makes me feel like I have done something

I love running in winter too but we get some days where it's minus 20 and running is just a really bad idea if you want to keep your nose and toes. We also get massive amounts of snow so unless everyone has been good and shovelled their sidewalks, they are impassable. Then have to run on roads. I usually go to the gym to use the treadmill on the really cold days but I think I might invest in one for home this year. Any tips/suggestions?

Hate running in the sun too orange; in the summer I get up at 5:00 to avoid it.
runnerstipple-Amazing! Well done! Going for a swim or having a very cold bath (just past hips) can be really soothing for tired limbs.

I have a question for you all. Do any of you get a bit blue/glum on rest days? I really struggle with this and although it's so tempting to go for a run I know I shouldn't to prevent injury (learned this lesson the hard way). Maybe it's just me?

Great first half time runnerstipple ..mine was similar and the aching did improve after a few days! Doing my next one in two weeks so will let you know after that any tips for improving time (if I improve!!)

curry I grew up in that area

Hi orangehead, thanks for the welcome. It was my first half, and I was aiming to do it in less than 2.30 (when they were re-opening the roads) so I was chuffed. I have to admit I found the last 2.5 miles tough going, especially as they stuck a sneaky hill in at 10.5 miles, but I'm already planning how I can get a faster time next time I attempt that distance. Any tips greatfully received...

Welcome runnerstipple and well done, boast away thats a great time. Was it your first half?
I love running in the winter and hate running in the sun. The only problem is the ice, Im quite accident prone when there is no ice. But going to order those things to go on your shoes this year that somebody linked (very techincal description). Mental note to self not too wait to late when they are all sold out.

Well done ibby and Moshi great times for both of you. *Moshi have great time in SF, and hope you find out all you need to know. I have never turned left on a plane.
Sounds like you had a good weekend Rhet, glad it all went well.
Thats awful encyclogirl about your friend.
Welcome curry, I'm certainly no fast runner but it keeps me fit and I love it and thats all that matters and DrNo is right we are lapping everyone on the sofa. I also have an ex that is a tad in considerate at times. Was in a resturant the other week about to order some wine whe ex rang to say his car had broke down so could I pick up the kids later. That put the end to my wine, how dare he . Anyhow he is planning to start having the kids for a whole weekend in about a month, I won't know what to do with myself. but not holding my breathit will happen.
Popbiscuit that sounds a lovely run, if I hadn't already been out today your description would make me want to put my trainers now.
Did my first hill session tonight, didn't feel 100% before I started but was determined not to let it put me off. It went ok but kept getting a stitch. I was quite stressed and was running late for ds2 dance class, which is when I run. I was still in that rushing zone when I started and set off too fast hence the stitch I think. But we learn from these things.

Hello - I'm new here, but wanted to boast share with you that I ran my first half marathon yesterday - the Ipswich Half, and was delighted to do it in 2.24.30 (according to my Garmin, 2.24.33 on the timing chip). But, oh boy, am I feeling it today. Any tips for easing tired limbs that make me look - and groan - like a very old lady everytime I have to go up or down stairs or sit down/get up?

hello

welcome to everyone new I can see

just quick well done to the weekends folk

june you should be pleased indeed
possum well done on tri

also well done to ibby & tulip

moshi speedy and inspiring a sever, interesting about strides

I am struggling to find any speed whatsoever and sub 30 5K is something I have not done in about 2yrs

sorry for the hit and run, crazy week here
hope everyone is well (and water restored where it is missing)

Happy running

I did the dishes Ibby. After tea . And that was early, usually dh does them all after the boys are in bed.
And I hoovered and I mopped the floors and I cleaned the loo. That's enough housework for the autumn I think.

I like running in the winter too. I always get hot so wear leggings and 2 tshirts max and maybe gloves and a headband to keep my ears cozy. Then just feel cold for the first half a mile until I get warmed up. Last years fortnight of ice didn't stop me running as jarring my back sledging on the 1st day of the snow did!

Ha ha Curry, don't let the half marathon chat scare you off!! Much respect to you for finding the time, as a single mum, to run at all!!!

Thanks ibby, will keep that in mind this time round! Wonder if the milk stains will come out....not the end of the world if not, as have got hunners 'o the buggers!!!!

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