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

Well, maybe you could try the other thing I did and sign up for a spring half marathon?

Ibby I'm between Chelmsford and Southend

possum I would love to join a club but they are all midweek and as I'm a single parent and have the kids all week, I can't join till the kids are a bit older :(

Well Curry I live in the north of Scotland and we definitely had a hard winter! I joined my running club this time last year and it made all the difference to my motivation :)

Bummer about your friend Encyclo - sorry.

Curry roughly whereabouts in Essex are you? (I lived there until 3 years ago)

Peach I remember that stained baby clothes thing, think there is some scientific reason not sure what though. 2nd time round if anything got split I used to rinse through in cold water as soon as possible - or put in bucket to soak. Cheaper than any stain remover. It worked for tomato based goods and for milky things too (though harder to spot milky stains at the time because as you say they don't show up until months/years later)

Went to running club this evening, optimistic that water would be back on in time for a shower...it isn't...though according to water board we should have it back....have to ring back after 9pm..

We had what we laughingly call a hard winter here in south east England last year and the pavements were inches thick with ice for weeks and weeks on end. Gym was the only option

I don't mind the cold because, as you say, you sson warm up. It's the underfoor conditions which are a problem sometimes. That plus the dark. Nervous about running in the dark.

Sound like a right wimp eh?

Hi Curry ! I quite like running in the winter as well..once I can work out how many layers to put on as I normally go mad and put on hat and gloves and then realise I am too hot after about 5 minutes. I'm always surprised how warm running actually makes me.

Hi Curry!

How do I cope in the winter? Wear extra warm clothes... Actually, I much prefer running in the winter, but I do get really frustrated if it's snowy and I can't actually get out the house. Maybe I should join the gym this year...

Squix I think presenting is like racing

Start slow, then slow dowm :o

Good luck. Sounds like a great conference

june well done and a great race report and ibby too and moshi and tulip and anyone else I've forgotten - it's so great that there's loads of us on here now - everytime some one new joins I look forward to hearing about their expolits (hello curry - ohhh that might have sealed my decision for what to have for tea!)

Am in the big smoke for a few days (last time I was here was when I twisted my ankle a few weeks ago) so hoping to stay out of trouble this time. I am at a conference and attended a great workshop on creative techniques - I am now an expert at drawing fancy stick men! I am presenting at said conference on Wednesday (eeek!) - any top tips any of you have will be much appreciated. (I have bought a new pair of shoes for the occasion - don't tell DH - I am wearing them in as we speak).

oh I love Toronto - been there a couple of times and had a great time :o

How do you cope in the winter with running?

That sounds like my plan, Curry. Bummer about your ex; not very considerate. Never mind; wine almost as good as endorphins .

We're just outside Toronto. Still quite warm here but leaves starting to turn; best time of year.

I'm so glad I'm not the only one busy saving the world Peach. It's amazing what you can achieve in three hours eh?

No cure for world hunger Peach?

Pop I agree about the 5km :) When I'm more in the zone I try and do 4x5km a week, and one 10km. Your run sounds lovely. Where are you based?

I'm afraid I was so cross I've had a glass of wine so I'll try again tomorrow. I did run on Friday Saturday and Sunday so not too guilty tbh :o

Ok ok, the real reason is I have been fighting crime and working towards world peace. For 3 hours.

Ok I haven't gone running as spent 3 hours sorting through teeny weeny baby clothes and marvelling that although they were apparently clean when I stored them 3 years ago, they now seem miraculously covered in yellow milk stains....oh and am growing a baby.

Damn I've been rumbled.

meaning to

Hi Curry! 5K is great! I love that distance because you can just pop out the door and get it done and it usually fits into your day well without seeming like a big block of time. I maintain that 5K is a great distance for mums to aim for because it's so easy to fit in to your day. Do that four or five times a week and you're fit . I'm coming back from injury and finding that 5k is awesome for not aggravating things.

I had a gorgeous run this morning through the ravine trail system near our house. All the lovely fall colours starting to come out and leaves crunching. It's actually quite easy to get lost in there so I inadvertently did 8 miles without meaning too...was a bit sore when I got home but have taken an anti-inflammatory and now feel great. Wonderful way to start the morning.

Ibby you rant away as much as you like. I do, frequently, oops now the power has gone off! I hope you've got the water back by now.

DrNo, I too snorted at the thought of fanny and all her willies

Encyclo, so sorry about your friend, definitely a reason for you to keep running.

Welcome curry. Little runs or long runs, fast or slow, everyone is welcome here.

I couldn't go and run tonight as I spent too much time picking up teeny tiny bits of playmobil from the grass

My idiot of an ex brought the kids home half an hour early so I'll have to go later now. I had just got about half a mile away and had to run back Knob!

Welcome curry, you'd better be out doing 5k lady!!! Ha ha. Have you got any races planned or are you running for fun just now?

encyclo, really sorry to hear about your friend, must be very worrying. Good work on the running club, am sure you'll love it, they are so inspiring and really push you. I've never flown class, but am same as you, those sky beds for example would be completely wasted on me as would be up all night, excitedly playing with the free toys and drinking champagne

DrNo, swap you some yummy brocolli for a mountain of grapes. We have flipping tons in our garden and I can't eat them fast enough. Giving them away to all and sundry but still drowning in them!

And curryspice welcome. Remember, no matter how slow you run, or whatever distance, you are lapping everyone at home on the couch

june well done on your half! What a great time. Sub 2 is deffo achievable in 12 months I think.

Ibby well done to you too on what seems like a tough course, I don't do lap runs, think they are mentally harder so go you!

encyclo great news about the running club! Let us know how you get on.

fanny I think that you have passed the lurgy onto me. I didn't run yesterday and just feel really Yuk, tired and drained. Plus I can not stop eating, what's all that about? I am bloody Hank Marvin. Just made a Shepherds pie for dinner with some home school grown organic brocolli

Am dragging my arse off to a drill session tonight though, hopefully it will perk me up somewhat.

I did lol at whoever posted they are missing seeing the knobs out at races (master was it you?!) I've never seen one either. Will keep my eyes peeled in future. And how funny if we do see a knob, we think of Fanny. That's a phrase I never thought I'd type on this thread.