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

Hi all! Tri was good fun, but I think maybe not for me... Loved the swim and run, but I am a terrible cyclist. I'll write a proper race report later when I'm on the laptop - difficult to type on phone! Thanks again for the good wishes x

Moshi!!! By the way. I've always been bit unsure what strides are and why you do them? Good luck for HM tomorrow - what time you hoping for?

I'm not ill or anything ladies, just feel bit put of sorts, more hormonal I think. Thanks for asking though!

yes fanny what's up? See what a truly dedicated runner you have now become when you are talking about not being 100% but are going out for a 2 hour run tomorrow . That's hardcore.

Orange, hills are such a pain in the arse. There are plenty round here, today one guy walking past me as I was nearing the top of a 2.5k stretch said 'good work' and that was just enough to keep me going. Could you set yourself a goal of say running half of the last parkrun hill one week? Then the next week say to the next tree? Eventually you will be flying up it.

Well done futurity, 50 seconds off is fab.
Themasterandmargaritas wow doing a exam with 6 week old, thats amazing.
Yes think you all right and best to alternate. Also thinking after the parkrun, if I wait around a bit might have a couple of goes at the last hill but most weeks we have plans so will need to rush off but can do it every now and then.
Whats up fanny? Hope you feeling better soon.

fanny - is Coronado a place near Colorado where they drink lots of Corona?

Orange part of that doesn't make sense - it should say "if you CAN'T add an extra run in then alternate a hill run with your interval run..."

Good luck to all racing this weekend!

orange hill training is very important part of getting yourself fitter and faster - you'll be surprised if you add hills reps (running up the hill then recovery back down) how much easier you find running them the next time you do the parkrun. If you can add an extra run in the alternate interval run one week then hill reps the next that's better than nothing.

Moshi only you could have organised 2 runs in San Fran!!! So bloody jealous - I'm determined to do West Coast America trip with the kids and DH in next couple of years. San Fran, San Diego, Coronado, La Jolla all places I want to revisit. Then Anaheim Disney for the kids!

Still no runs for me - still feel slightly under the weather however 2 hour time on feet run planned for 8am with friend tomorrow so determined to get out.

Can you all just stop talking so much, please? I can't keep up. I may have to resign and go back to being a SAHM just to keep up with you all.

GOOD LUCK all you racers this weekend. June you will do brilliantly I'm sure and Moshi will fly along coming out with a PB.

I'd love to run in Blackpool, is it at night? That would be fun dodging the slags lushes and running round the illuminations.

Peachy I'm glad to hear that dd2 is fine and being nicely cooked.

Orange, as others have said, what a fabulous job you are doing holding the family together. We are surrounded by HIV and Aids here and it is no longer such a huge stigma as it used to be in Africa, but it is incredibly sad to think that your family feel the need to hide it. I'm another one who did a Masters whilst being a SAHM, I did one exam whilst ds1 was 6 weeks old and I could barely string a sentence together. .

I managed 17k today, 1hr 40 so not so brilliant, but it's getting hot, hot, hot here now. Bit like SF I should imagine .

I would also like to do a tri next year but need to get some stamina when swimming (and technique!)

Did my 3 miles this morning - 26 min 50 seconds. 50 seconds better than last week but was very hard! That's it though for a few weeks due to races coming up but I've enjoyed challenging myself by doing the same course each week and trying to beat my time .

orange - well done. You have identified the issue and I think answered your own question - what about alternating with hills one week and speed intervals the next?

rhet - pleased DD's GD has a positive outlook. Phew. The fewer upsets around this unsettling time for her the better!

4.5M easy with dog today and some strides to prepare me for tomorrow's HM. Strides came out at around 5:50m/m pace for 20 sec strides and feel much easier than when I started this marathon campaign.

Don't be orange, that's a great time especially on a hilly course. Why don't you alternate a hill session and a speed session each week. They will both massively help your fitness, which will speed you up and get you under 30 mins. You don't have far to go, well done!

Rhet, really pleased to hear DD's grandad's prognosis is good

looking forward to this weekend's race reports.

That sounds like a good plan for next year.

Did parkrun this morning got 30.32 just can't get sub 30. I always have to have a 20/30 secs walk up the 3rd hill. I could probably run up it but then they would be no way I could run up the 4th and last hill which is the big one. Maybe I shoud do some hill work, but don't think I could manage an extra run in the week so the only way would be do hill work instead of intervals. What do you all think is best to do hill work or intervals?
Hope the racing going ok

aww rhet, ok, will wave insanely at some point for your mam :)
Do you think you might do it next year? or is it just at the wrong time forever because of bdays? have a lovely time tomorrow!

Do you put your name (for people to cheer you on) at the front or at the back of your t-shirt? I'm thinking the back is probably where it's more likely to stay put.

Can't wait for backward's report of her tri, I would like to sign up for one next year I think. though I'm a hopeless swimmer, would definitely need some lessons.

good luck to all the other runners this weekend :D

quickly by to wish good luck for those of you racing this weekend especially the triathlon, look forward to the reports

Thats probably best with dp Rhet.

Thanks moshi the swim is in a pool, so I should be ok - it's being done in heats, so the swimmers in my lane should technically be a similar speed to me as we had to give an accurate estimate of the swim. I quite fancy doing one on open water though - maybe next time! The cycling is the bit I'm most concerned about though, as I am more of a swimmer and runner! Not the fastest cyclist!!

orange this is my first tri, thought I'd give it a bash :)

Right I must go to bed, as I'll have to leave here at 7am!

Do you know when the operation will be Rhet? Have you managed to arrange a visit yet? Hope everything goes ok

This thread really makes me LOL, big feet and small wrists, maybe that should be a requirement to the joining of the thread ;)
drno I too was wondering what the different shoe sizes were all about, I'm a 4 whatever I do but plan on getting fitted from a proper running shop before the next event I do so will keep you updated :D
wheely lol @ driving the gel down here, only another runner would know how important these things are
I must be getting nervous I keep loosing stuff, first the credit card to enter the ticketless car park, then my water bottle, then my gels (yes after all this I managed to temporarily loose them this afternoon). Found everything though.
Also had a panic thinking the race was tomorrow and not sunday :S
Time to go to bed I think :D

moshi your 1st point is partly what puts me off an open water swim! Sounds scary! (I think possum's is in a pool)

possum - my best tips for a triathlon:

1. Keep wide of pack if want to avoid being caught in washing machine scrum at start of swim. Getting stuck behind breaststrokers is annoying though so don't dilly dally at the start.
2. Kick hard with feet towards end of swim to avoid dizzy feeling on exiting water.
3. Ensure Bodyglide or similar applied to aid removal of wetsuit!
4. Don't forget to put on helmet before leaving transition with bike or be disqualified (is however OK to run with helmet although will feel a prat). I put on first thing to ensure it isn't forgotten.
5. Shout "on your right" when overtaking (as am sure you will be on bike!)
6. Cruise into run as lead legs feeling will soon pass after first mile or so.