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

Great photo sticky, you dont look like tin tin.
Sorry about your mum peachs, hope you feeling a little less exhausted after a good night sleep. Hope the scan goes ok. Is it a rountine one?
Have been watching videos on youtube of trains today. All at dn request. Can't believe how many videos there is of just trains going past, but it kept him happy.
Planning 6 miles tomorrow night if all goes to plan, foot seems fine now how it stays that way

Oh peach that's so sad. I hope today passes as best it can.

Just did a mile or so jog round the block, it didn't feel great but I was worried my legs would atrophy if I sat on the sofa any longer. Will see if I can manage a longer jog tomorrow. fanny I'm up against it now timing wise for my 20 miler, the marathon is 9/10 so I'm already going to be having a 2 week taper instead of 3. The timing of this cough stinks!

cest how exciting, how far along the process are you? My boys are at school out the other side of Harpenden so I drive through there four times a day, and lots of their friends live there. Lots of lovely country runs and great pubs, always nice to combine the two!

peach - you're bound to feel emotional , even without everything else going on. Is the nursery clued up to the fact you need help getting her settled. I am working on identifying someone I can pass dd yover to each morning as I think once she has a distraction she's ok but its needed me to make that known.

Obviously a v.emotional day for you otherwise with your parent's anniversary. Take care and raise a glass of something (non alcoholic) to them tonight.

Just realised peach that your DD still not too keen - I got mixed up with wheely!! sorry about your mum - hope your day ends bit easier.

sticky I was flapping - I scanned the email and informed DH that it wasn't so... . He was probably thinking "thank fuck for that...." . Oh you've thrown me a bit of hope! Are you absolutely sure though, you're not having me on like are ya...?! Hey just noticed your fanny pack on your photo - kudos kid, you're in the Club.

peach good luck with scan and glad DD settling. I'm having awful time with DD2(4) going to pre-school at the moment.

rhet are you now running to work every day?

Recovery run ticked off - 3 miles - groin felt tiny bit sore.

Thanks Wheely, just been feeling a bit emotional about it. Didn't help that am exhausted today after rubbish night's sleep, and also would have been my parents 50th wedding anniversary today (mum died 9 years ago so at least they got to celebrate their 40th). Called my (now remarried) dad and he had been having a bit of a tough day with it

No playgroup tomorrow, and then she can't go Thursday either as we have 32 week scan at hospital early so will need to bring her with us.

debi no, they're too pricey and I don't think I look my best !

fanny a little patience woman! I just looked back over my emails, and I got the priority entry offer in the November after the September. So maybe a little while yet. Can you wait ? How are the little leggies doing?

Thanks for sharing your pics Sticky - you look really happy in them ! Come on Fanny

peach - dd does 3 mornings (mon, weds, thurs) so we're only 1 day in to this week but she was fine. Wasn't pleased about me leaving but the second one of the ladies picked her up, she forgot about me and I crept out. Am glad your dd is doing ok and I'm sure she'll get there.

rhet - glad the backpack is working out.

cest - I am doing brighton half as its where I'm from and not because its flat. fanny - was it you talking about doing the Birmingham half ? I think sciencebint has done it or is doing it if you want to know more.

Just a swim for me today - tomorrow is a gym run (prob 5 miles) and swim lesson.

paws - hope you're feeling better soon.

Och away Sticky, you don't look like Tin Tin! Are you going to get a print, they're really expensive huh? Good work on the recovery run.

Cest, lots of young strapping men and some women. Got the impression there were a lot of marathoners, maybe not so many ultras. He said that he thought that ANYONE could be an ultramarathoner, you just need to want to do it. He is very inclusive about running, which is nice as sometimes reading about elite runners they can be a bit, well, elitist!

Rhet, your run sounds brilliant, and what a great way to fit exercise into the day.

Poor paws, really hope you feel better soon.

C'mon Fanny, show us the photos woman!!!

Encyclo, sometimes I feel guilty about going put running, but then DP has lots of hobbies and gets time to himself, it's just they are not so obvious as they are in the house! You do need a bit of time to yourself or you'll go a bit mad!!!

Debi, that rat race sounds good. Could you combine it with a day out in London with the family?

Wheely, how is your DD2 getting on in her second week? My DD seems ok, though still crying at drop off. She doesn't talk much about it after, but I get fragments through the day. Don't think she loves it yet, but hopefully she settles in soon (guilt emoticon)

sticky brilliant photo - mine is cack in comparison - it's quite blurred as I'm running around a bend. I'll link to it later..... just had an email from GNR saying well done blah blah blah (you'll have had the same) - there's no mention though of signing up for next 3 years - are you sure they are still doing this?

Paws I had this virus a few weeks back - you should be fine by next week - could you do your 20 miler then?

Cest I hope it's achievable - I intend to put "proper" effort into training as I managed a sub 2hr on only 3 runs a week so can imagine with more miles in training I'll manage it....

d'oh, what I meant to say was - quite right Peach - went for a little run, just 3 miles with no timekeeping whatsoever, and the legs are much better for it :)

And drno we're also having a few logistical probs (had conveniently forgotten that people were coming to stay) but still hoping to do it. May need a little diplomacy (errr....)

Now fanny - don't be shy... here's me! whatever happened to poor old Tintin...

Rhet that sounds like a great success. Always handy to have an extra bladder... Could you tell us again what sort it was you got - I can't find the right post where you said (sorry!)

Paws get well soon!

debi that looks brilliant! Definitely go if the family are happy. Sure there are plenty of times when you're holding the fort: you've got to take the opportunities as they come.

Moshi hope you DH is going well on hammering this one out. Stressful time for you, but exciting too I hope? I'm sure your DC would get so much out of it, as so rightly said, it's the kind of thing that really makes a character - all that experience. Just the four months we spent in Germany at the beginning of the year made a hell of a difference to our DDs - they're so confident andjust have that extra string to their bow. And they'll be all the more ready for the next thing that turns up :)

Sorry to hear about DN orange - poor you. Sounds like you're being a star and helping out as much as you can.

Fanny, yes, sub 1.45 HM should definitely be achievable. Just need a nice flat route rather than recent hilly courses! Might go for Brighton early next year with a friend.

Lucky you peaches - thanks a lot for the e-mail - didn't get out of work in time to go to the Caballo Blanco talk. Sounds like it was brilliant. What were the other people who went like? All ultra-runner types?

Sounds like you're struggling a bit paws. Hope you recover soon. Am (hopefully) moving up your way to Harpenden very soon! Am definitely looking forward to lots more countryside running.

Good luck on your DH getting the right deal Moshi

Debi that sounds like me. The worst part about running is the guilt I feel in doing something for myself. No matter how often I tell myself that the whole family will benefit, that it's a great legacy for the kids, that I need it for my sanity, I still feel guilty.

But if they need you....

Get well soon Paws

How long would be gone debi, it looks good fun. What has you dh said about it. If he ok with having dc then go for it.
Hope you get the right package moshi
I though you had had it longer paws, lost all concept of time on this thread

orange your poor dn. I feel so sad for him and I don't even know him so can't begin to imagine what you're all going through. And it must be so much harder for everyone when you can't talk about it as no one knows.
I know exactly how you feel about your tummy. Mine is exactly the same. I'm also a size 10-12 (sometimes even an 8) and since losing about a stone last year and toning up I think my tummy looks worse as it hasn't got smaller or toned.
moshi what a dilemma! I'm not sure I'd like to be faced with that one. An amazing opportunity but also quite scary and an organisational nightmare I'd imagine. Taking just the little one out for the pre-visit could be a good option if you don't want to leave her. Taking the older ones is probably a bad idea as you'd have too much to do with the 4 of them and also they might get really excited and be gutted if you didn't go in the end.

pink I had what I think was the start of shin splints back in June and rested for about 2 weeks. I then did 1 or 2 short runs and a 10k race and I got a pb! Also I bought new shoes and haven't felt any twinges since.

bumply welcome and yes do the 5k. I second finding a Parkrun too. There is one in Edinburgh. Check out the website if you haven't heard about it. It's really good.

I went out last night to do some 'sprints' for the first time in months. I need to find the 10k plan that one of you emailed me a while ago to get some ideas of what to do. I ran about 0.75 miles then did 6 lots of 320m (0.2 mile) with 160m (0.1 mile) walk/jog recovery then a mile home again. Is that the right sort of thing to do? It was very hard work so I huess it must be good for me.
Should I do that sort of thing once a week? Will try and get a couple more in before the 10k on the 2nd.

I have a dilemma too (not as severe as Moshi's though!). I've been asked to do the Sunday part of the Rat Race in London on Sunday see here and click on red spots to see some of the things in it and don't know whether I should do it. Someone dropped out of a team and they 'need' me! It looks amazing and so much fun but I feel bad at leaving dh with the boys again. There was the cycle race at the zoo (although we did all go to the zoo after it), the 10k in 2 weeks (that's local though so not all day), a school trip to Belguim for the day and the duathlon all in the next month.

Oh and a lady who works with dh is on Eurosport at the moment in the Cycling Road World Championships!

orange started with tickly cough and sore throat last Thursday, and progressed quickly to a chesty cough, achy glands and temperature over the weekend. I felt a bit better yesterday but today am breathless and really tired. I blame the boys for bringing it home from school!

Moshi, they will come round. It costs to uproot six people half way round the world. If your DH has the skills and experience they need they'll find The Right Package.

paws how long have you had it now? Hope you feeling better soon

DH is away today so I wont get running tonight. Boo! Car is in for its MOT and I am shitting it. We are a bit skint at the moment (probably because I keep entering bloody races) and have budgeted for the actual MOT and service, but if there's anything wrong, I've got no money to pay for the repairs! Credit card anyone?! Fingers crossed everyone!

Welcome to the thread bumply - it's pretty fast moving, but very supportive :)

Yeap my bikini days are well and truly over sticky. futurity think thats what did my tummy in had section with ds1, left with horrible overhang. Once asked my gynaecologist about it and he said no amount of excerise or diet will will fix that only a tummy tuck will work . I thought he might of been wrong but years of crunches and pilates now think he is right. Tbh not that bothered about it, I used to be but that down to my ex making me feel crap about it. But dh makes me feel fab and confident despite tummy .
It was pretty flat before dc fanny but not toned. I was one of those cows that I now hate that was a tiny size 8 and ate a junk food and did no excerise. When ds1 was 6 months old I was size 16 . Now 10/12 depending on make. But Im the opposite even at my biggest had small bum, it all goes on my tummy.
ibbydibby he woke with a night terror and screming at 5, scared the live out of me. But he settled quicky and fine today. Been playing trains .Can't see things getting better with my parents.
Ouch Pink, ice them lots it really helps. For me it normally a sign I need new trainers.
Welcome Bumply. I would say def do the 5k. Might be woth looking to see if any parrkuns near you.
Glad you back pack was good rhet. It will make easier for you.

Sounds like a great run Rhet

I don't live in Peterborough..my half marathon is there in a couple of weeks. :)

Four miles booked for tonight. Seeing as I'm on ceiling painting detail later tonight, I feel a bit cheeky trying to fit more in!

Wow Rhet I am so envious of your ability to run/commute to work! Think how handy that is to 'get your running in' first thing!

Especially with a new baby in the house, you won't have to desert the family to get your running done.

We are in constant negotiations in this house over running and cycling time!

Moshi sorry they are being tight arsed. That's really scanty of them. They expect you to disrupt all your lives and then try to nickle and dime you as soon as they get your buy in. Hope it gets resolved soon.

Peachy You're a woman after me own heart. Both my pregnancies consisted of elasticated pants and snickers bars. It's the only way to go in my book :)

Rhet your run sounds lovely.

Am going stir crazy at home, coughing and spluttering. Yesterday I thought I might be well enough for a jog round the block, today I feel even worse. I'm meant to be doing 20 on Saturday, if I'm not up to that I'm out of the marathon.

Bought some new running shoes as the old ones have completely worn out the cushioning, but have had to go up half a size - I'm sure they'll be ok though.