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

smoothie made with yoghurt fruit and a scoop of oats? or a scoop of protein powder?

Cote welcome! That 10K looks great - very - I'm assuming you already have a training plan in place? If so, then keep following it as you have plenty of time and if you decide to go further than the 6 miles in training then that will help - however focus on getting yourself fit enough to finish the 10k. Good luck!

24 hours to go... One bowl of porridge with grated apple in - nowt out yet. Remind me not to have weetabix tomorrow. There would be shrapnel blowing out behind me if so. Can't run on weetabix. Baked potato for lunch then not sure for dinner - what are good snacks to carb up on?

Hi everyone - I'm trying to find courage to put my name down for this 10K in January, and would like to hang out here among real runners for a while

I can run about half an hour and cover about 5K but am training at the moment to go up to the next level. Any tips are very welcome.

Peach I have a bossy boots too I don't think it is major problems I do hope yours settles without drama soon.
and btw there is always Marmaduke Duke for small venues and the odd surprise gig

my sofa is clean now but I did hoover it this afternoon I do believe it might have been coming alive, had I given it a couple more days

Good grief will you lot wheesht! I can't keep up!

orange I'm expecting those sorts of comments on my ds2 when he starts pre-schl in Jan too

I didn't go for a run today, went to the pub was too busy after work then had cake to make.
Parkrun in the morning though.

There's something making all the soot in our chimney fall down, I'm jumping everytime more falls and expecting a pigeon to fall down any minute!

sfx, it's great when a band you love does well, but such a pain as the venues get bigger and more crap. There's quite a lot of venues I won't go to even if I really like the band as there's no point.

Lol at orange's DS2 and his stealth like attempt to get into pre-school. I found myself the last couple of days feeling quite sensitive about the comments and wondering, what if they don't like her!!!! Which is ridiculous, as they have seen all this behaviour before, and a whole lot worse. DD2 really IS a bossy boots though, which I think she gets from me

These things can hit you unawares DrN - I think we can brace ourselves for birthdays, anniversaries etc but it's the unexpected little reminders that hit hard. I just got a Facebook notification from the page of a friend who died nearly two years ago (her page is still open) and it really unsettled me because it was unexpected.

is it a kirby grip or a kids clip? Have to say our house is bordering on people thinking its Claires Accessories so you can keep your clip. Smarties however...

Bad idea buying 10 snacksize Snickers as fuel for GNR

Orange I was born without an ounce of decorum.

poor orangehead - it will pass and you will get better... I know the waiting's horrible (but if you're anything like me, once you're better you'll be slapping yourself on the forehead saying "why was I even thinking of running when I was feeling so shite?")

Bonkers I hope you're showing your knee to all passing children. They are so much more appreciative of battle wounds than adults are.

Rhet on Durham market they were selling T-shirts with "I love pies, me" written on them. perhaps I should send one over for your DP (would explain the bump). I was quite tempted myself (because I do - tho I prefer them meaty!)

Oh aye Paws, friend if the stars here. Well, friend of the stars when they were toddlers more like!

fanny, don't worry, we don't really do ladylike in Glasgow either! Aww bless your DC. It's hard being wee I think. DD spent rest of afternoon being great, including joining in at swimmming (a problem area in recent weeks) and giving me and Duckie Duck (currently in utero DD2) hugs.

orange, it's on bbc1 on Sunday morn, but not sure what time coverage starts I'm afraid.

Meant to say, hope you are ok DrNo, these things can creep up on you when you least expect them to. With all this playgroup stuff going on I was thinking the other day that I don't think I ever really settled in playgroup but wondered if my recollection was wrong. The only person who would have known would be my mum and she's nor here to ask anymore. It's times like that I feel most .

Don't try to more lady like Fanny, it won't be as funny.
Your dd does sound funny peachs.When ds1 went to preschool and we were dropping him of in the morning DS2 used to go in try to hang up his coat and start to play I used to have virtually drag him out screaming . He got quite cunning in his ways to try and sneak in. The following year when it was time for him to start preschool. He didn't want to go then and would cry and scream for me to take him home. I couldn't win. When I asked the teacher a few weeks later how he was getting on. She paused then said 'well he is not ds1 is he' . She quite clearly loved ds1 as she was always telling me how wonderful he was the year before. She never once commented on ds2 behaviour unless I asked and then she said werid stuff like that and 'well he is different'

Tulip welcome and good luck sorry I missed you earlier

peach it is possible that daughter and nephew will want to shake your hand dd is desperate to see them live, seems all the rest of the family have done so even one of her little friends at Glasto. Total blast live, love them, last time I saw them was at Brixton Academy before the big Wembley stuff started

bonkers that sounds bad are you sure it is just a superficial wound?

probably running on Sunday not sure about tomorrow

Do I win a goody bag it if get to The Century?

Hi - just popping in to say a massive GOOD LUCK to everyone doing the GNR. Hope you enjoy it, respect to you all

Thanks for new thread Rhet. Wow its moving fast.
Wecome Tulip. Thats good time. Good luck for you 10k this weekend.
Good idea buying hair bobbles fanny I know what you mean, I dont understand how people run with they hair down.
Sorry you had a sad day *DrNo, hope you ok.
Goodluck for the weekend Hamster, Run for fun, popsycal, LaLa, SLF and Fanny and hope your tummy better. Im really excited for you all. What time is it on tele and what channel?
Still no running for me since Monday as still feeling rough. Was really looking forward to doing parkrun tomorrow but dont think Im up to it unless feel tons better tomorrow. Feeling very frustrated.

peach apologies - I seem to have dragged the thread down with my scouseness... . Will try my hardest to be Ladylike at all times .......

F*ck it. Can't do it!!

How's the bump? Glad DD settling bit better - she sounds hilarious! However my two little ones both throw wobblers going into preschool and they've been going for months and months!

bonkers we need a photo of said scab on knee. Just so we can oh and ah and give you loads of cyber sympathy. Hope it heals soon. We all seem to have slight injuries on here at the mo.

rhet I loved pies when pregnant with DD1 which may be the reason why my arse expanded like a Hot Air balloon. Gaviscon will be needed on tap.

Thanks rhet :)

peach are you serious?! I love BC!!

Bonkers perhaps you need a pie?

My knee then.
Well, it's nowt but a scabby mess now, but goodness I am making a fuss. Even DH (who didn't wish me all the best when I had an amnio, or when I lumbered off to give birth with my sister as birth partner) is asking how it is.

It's so painful to put any pressure on it though and I'm still struggling with sorting the 2yo out.

DH might be bunking off work tomorrow so I might take advantage of this and go for a long run in prep. for increaing mileage ahead of my 10 miler in Nov.

Rhet can we all come round and join you for DP's birthday - sounds like a tasty feast. GBBO is Tuesdays (I think) 8pm. DS1 and I just drooled at those pies...