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

Ooh we might get on telly if we do that ;-)

wheely - maybe a 3 legged GSR ? Will we have even 3 good legs between us?

Hello all! Been watching GNR in tears! Am so in awe of everyone's dedication, motivation and reasons to run Makes me so proud to be a runner.

Nell was the first celeb back, I heart her so much

Was in floods when the red arrows went passed and when they interviewed his wife, she only just lost her husband and it was the first half she had run without him.

My SIL did it in 1.50, she is dead chuffed.

Can't wait to hear race reports!

Thanks for all the ankle related wishes - the side of my foot is now a lovely shade of purple and I have a great big bruise on my thigh too - Ahhhh the joys.

Just watched the GNR - some great performances, Nell McAndrew as usual was great, both the elite races were fantastic. At the start DH commented on the age of the elite women (most mid to late 30's) - it must be one of the few sports were an extra few years for a woman are a big advantage - not that I am comparing my self to the elites by any stretch - but I am probably at 40 the fittest I have ever been. Looking forward to the race reports later.

June -second having something else to put on feet after a half - i have a pair of croc flip flop type things which were just great. I was desperate to get my shoes off! I actually carried very little with me - jelly babies and tissues. DH was doing transport so no keys and I left my cheapo pay as you go phone in my bag on the luggage truck. I figured that there were enough stewards with communication devices to contact Dh if the need arose.

Missed the start of gnr as was made to go out for breakfast ! But saw the last televised bit. Looks fab - will be trying the ballot again next yr. Best friend just text to say she did 2.44 and didn't train mch. The last 2 years she's been quicker but busted her knees . So good result for her.

Hope the mumsnet team did well

Good luck for your 10k backward

squix - sorry to ehear about your ankle - the curse of GSR ? We can hobble together. Seriously though I hope you're back up soon but take care.

peach glad your dd is doing ok at nursery - hope week 2 goes ok . And don't worry about the comments - spirit is good....

M on phone so probably missed lots. Will read properly tonight.

Ankle here feeling ok after unplanned 8 yesterday - was actually only 7.75 when mapped (footpod garmin is v inaccurate - need to join the gps garmin owners club) but still a positive step .

Debi I also failed to see a single bit of GNR - DS2 hogged the TV completely. I would normally just turnhim out in the garden and watch, but he has gone down with a cough and cold, and looking v miserable.

When I first read your post I assumed you meant a man driving - presume you mean another cyclist? Runner...? I went for a run this morning and was interrupted from day dreaming by a shout of "Do you want a drink, Ibby?" I turned round and it was a cyclist, but I could not for the life of me figure out who, because he was in complete cycling gear, including helmet and shades, and the sun was shining on him. Fortunately he had shorts on so I could ID him by the tattoos on his legs!!! Never been offered a drink en route before!

Looking froward to GNR reports...

I'm in the huff because I'm not allowed to watch GNR (we were out when it was on) because of the Old Firm game. And going out again later so not sure when I'll fit it in.
Nice 10 mile cycle this morning (apart from when a man overtook me & vanished into the distance while I was going up a hill)

lol @ the guinea pig sfx

thanks backwards There is a special space on the t-shirt for putting the name on (it all sounds really well organised doesn't it).

moshi am also avoiding anything that could potentially cause injury this week. Last time I hurt my knee was going in the bath tub though.

tulip hope you're not too down about your 10k, races are all different, doesn't mean that the same will happen next week. I'd say sign up for another 10k really soon so you can improve on the last one. Then the "bad" one is "one that you did a while back" rather than "the last one you did" iyswim. (psychological crap :D)

Very slow morning and dd completely out of synch so really not sure if I can go for a run today...

I can't look when those stories go on it just turns me into mush and I don't like it.
But Mo Farah is awesome and seems like such a nice young man

I went out for my run just as soon as the elite runners set out, there is a river run this morning and the towpath would be super crowded had I left it any later, as it is only met stewards

Looks like good weather for GNR

hope everyone is feeling well and enjoying the weekend I now have some alone time
and we all have colds nothing serious but highly annoying, and every time we sneeze the guinea pigs jump,actually it is kind of funny

Massive respect to Mo Farah for staying at the start and high five-ing the runners as they cross the start line - still going 36 mins later!

The woman in the lead is just incredible!

Me too futurity! When they did the bit about the Red Arrows, I was in bits!

June - I took my crocs for the end of the half in Edinburgh - was bliss! Also, put your name on your running top - it's a great motivator when you're nearing the end and people are shouting your name!

getting moist eyes at all the stories on the GNR coverage.

Seriously, I turn around for 2 minutes and we're 6 pages into a new thread!!

Good luck to everyone racing today!

Thanks for the tips for next week's HM, wouldn't have thought of bringing comfy shoes, in fact I think my trainers are the "comfiest" thing I own :)
My number is printed on the t-shirt which is great, no need for pins. Mmm, chocolate bar, haven't had one of those in years, chocolate makes me really hyper (in a way I don't like). I am probably going to make some peanut butter cookies or something like that.

Good luck to Fanny, Hamster, Run for fun, popsycal, LaLa and SLF for GNR today (hope I have remembered everyone, I copied these names from race list)

Fanny sorry about period. Grrrr.

Tulip sorry you found it stressful. As orange says the crowd should ease a bit after the first km or so. As its a half marathon, and your first, it may be useful to use this to your advantage. That is, I wouldn't be trying to pass them, but let their speed dictate your speed, so that you have more "go" left for later in the race for when it gets tougher. Am no expert, but I have usually found this tactic works for me.

Another thing I have found helpful is to get an idea of the course - is that a possibility for you? Is it a single lap? Or multiple laps? Could you run part of the course or cycle it, or drive it? I usually feel a lot better knowing what I have left myself in for (though realise this is not always possible!).

Rhet how are you doing with DP's birthday menu? Still pie, salad and cake?

Happy running everyone!

Thanks everyone and good luck to everyone else running! Just woke up in hotel - ok sleep, better than thought I'd have (brought my own duvet and pillow ). Feel very nervous and excited. DH and DD1 going to come to start with me then when I go into pen they will make way to finish. Feel better that they're going to be with me at beginning.

Unfortunately I started my period early yesterday (long story re the Pill) so my legs are like lead but hey ho, not worrying about times etc, just going to enjoy the event!!

If windy tomorrow, tuck in behind a big tall person! Good luck racers!

Bad luck re ankle squix. Do go easy as it will be liable to happen again very soon unless strengthened and treated with care,

Good Luck GNR's (and anyone else racing)

Good luck tomorrow everyone

GOOD LUCK TOMORROW to those who are running. May the weather be perfect, your limbs be strong and your spirit be soaring!

Still impressive! I don't think I can keep up today's pace for a 10k..not yet anyway!

Good luck for tomorrow everyon