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Moshi it sounds like a huge decision to make. Does dh want to do it? Good luck with whatever you decide

Hello thread! Sorry for not reading back and acknowledging anyone. Returned from San Fran yesterday and it has been full throttle since. It is LOVELY to be back and I adore London, especially when it is hot like it is. Oh help. Still we have seen a few schools and even have the chance of getting some places in some decent schools in January for DCs1 and 2 who are of school age in the US. They are nowhere near the standard of the schools here and especially not that of DS who is at one of the best (if not, arguably, the best) all boys' schools in the country, actually I would rank it pretty high in the world... (can you tell I am worried about what we are doing?!) The younger two are considered pre-schoolers. DD2 will not be pleased as she has started in reception here.

Anyhoo, was just checking in and waving hello to you all and wishing racers the very best of luck this weekend. I am not racing but will do my 20 miler (5M easy, 15M steady) with you all in mind!

Hi all, no let up in the pace of this thread then?!

Had a lovely 8 miles very early this morning before it got hot. Surprisingly i felt pretty good considering i was out last night eating Thai food which normally does my bum no favours. Just a tiny half glass of wine though, maybe thats the answer?

Just made it back to take ds1 and 2 to footie, now sat in the field waiting for ds2 to come out of a party. Then home for ds3's birthday tea, then out tonight with DH!

Looking forward to reading this weekends race reports - good luck to all taking part in Super Sunday!

Well done sfx and Drno on your early morning runs.

orange, good work, especially as your tum was a bit wrong!!!

Rhet, that sounds grim. Lol at feeling oppressed! I know what you mean though!

Is flipping hot here (sorry) been in garden most of day and done 3 lots of washing (the glamour!)

Foggy here rhet - I'm having a rest day before super Sunday.

Glad you got your mojo back fanny
Did parkrun this morning despite tummy not good last couple of days and had party last night, although no drinking. It felt like the worst parkrun ever, 3 mins in I wanted to stop turn around and go home. My legs just didn't seem to want to work, but did it in 30 mins 32 secs, not bad considering.

Hot one here in N Yorks again. Just back from run with SIL, managed 6 not 8. Was hot and my leg was twinging. Came back and iced. Done 28 miles this week, that's alot for me. Quite pleased.

Looking forward to lots of race reports to read soon!

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Dear IAAF,

I am from and I think your recent decision to strip Paula Radcliffe of her world marathon record simply because there were men in the same race with her is a disgrace to athletics in general and to female runners worldwide. Historystands.

Meh, it's business as usual here - pouring rain. Hope it's a bit nicer in Inverness tomorrow!

Good luck again I hope the weather is kinder to runners where ever you are. I popped out for 3miles shortly after 8am and it was already pretty hot
Pool later

fanny the finish used to be in Musselburgh Racecourse, but this year it was just on the main street and they didn't let spectators in to see the finish. So you went from crowds at about 400m from the end cheering you on, to nobody cheering you on at the finish. Then when you crossed the line, there was nobody telling you where to go and the signs were hopeless. You had to walk around the corner, where you got your goody bag (which was quite good, in fairness) and then carried on a bit more to get your tshirt (I got handed the wrong one and ended up with a generic EMF tshirt rather than one that said EMF Half marathon finisher 2011, which I'm quite gutted about - and this happened to rather a lot of people going by the facebook page). There was supposed to be a big screen set up in the park so that your friends/family could watch you finish, but it wasn't working so they were showing MTV or something on it instead. It was just a disorganised mess - hope they sort it out this year! It didn't put me off the race though, I loved every second of it.

fanny, tell DH he can have 2 on Monday if ge leaves you alone to recover today

Good work Master, I don't know where you get the energy!!!

Am at that stage of finding the physical exertion of getting out the bed, a problem and keep dreaming about springing out the front door on a lovely run. Of course it will be tiring having a little baby, especially if she refuses to sleep like DD, but it's a different kind of tiredness. This utter physical exhaustion is starting to get to me!

fanny, can't believe you have already done a half marathon this morning!!! Great time too. After DD's late bedtime she, thankfully, slept in till 9. Hurrah! I was awake from 7.30 but read my book. It's The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters. Anyone read it? Am loving it!

What is it with men and birthday shags?

Also just back from 2 hours LSR about 18k which is pretty crap for me but in my defence it is later than I normally go and so v sunny AND yesterday I played 4 games of water polo, 3 x3 legged races and 6 lots of tug of war followed by a party for our work team building day, so I probably wasn't on my finest form today.

Good luck to all those racing and welcome back moshi. I'm on the iPhone so will read through all the other posts later to catch up properly.

Good lord there were people actually just coming in from night out!

Time on feet run 13.35miles in 2 hours. Pleased with that as same route as last Sunday etc but ran 0.6 miles more today. . I'm going to be shattered later. Hope DH doesn't want a birthday shag . It's not his birthday until Monday but birthday weekend starts today...

Thanks squix and possum - how come the finish was so bad?

DrNo hardcore me! I am eating porridge with grated apple and then I am hopping in my car and driving to my friends in 5 mins. I think I have officially lost the plot!

Nice chunky medal too, squix Proper weapon.

fanny I did the Edinburgh half too this year. I think some one on here did the full (mrswednesday??).

Like backwardpossum said it's a flat/down hill course that goes out of Edinburgh and doesn't come back in again. Finish is in Musselburgh about 10 miles from the city centre - this years route will probably be on the website. The atmosphere for the half was brilliant - loads of support and being a flat route, a good chance of a PB. I really enjoyed it - apart from the end and I think there were so many complaints that will have to change next year. I will probably do the 1/2 next year.

If you are thinking of doing it and get a place (pretty sure it's first come first served, no ballot and you don't have to have a charity place) if you need accommodation, I'd book it quickly to get the best deal - cheap hotels get booked up v. quickly - if you have any questions on where to book - happy to help ( I live just outside Edinburgh and know it well). The race was quite pricey (£60 for the marathon i think) but the t shirt at the end was v good and they did include safety pins

quenelle congratulations - hope you feel better soon.

Aw thats sweets about your boys paws.
Congratulations again Quenelle. How you doing?
well done bumply on the pb.
Debi I often find speed work can set off my shins. I agree rest is the best thing but thats easy said than done when you have a race planned. I usually use the crosstrainer at gym when mine get bad to give them a break.
Glad your feeling better Fanny.
Had a bit of sort out of magazines in waiting room at work today came across a few Triathlon magazines and thought of you guys. If anyone wants them I am happy to post them to you. If not I will just recylce.
Not sure if to do parkrun tomorrow, tummy been a bit dodgy. Together with that and its going to be hot, might just see how I feel in the morning.
Good luck to all the racers this weekend.

fanny I did the half marathon in Edinburgh this year, which is basically along the marathon route, but you turn sooner. I liked the route, but it's not around Edinburgh - you start near Holyrood Park and run out to Portobello and along the coast, so you don't see much of Edinburgh at all. It's very flat and is a fast course. I really enjoyed the half, but the finish was a shambles. The organisers have promised to sort it out for this year though. If I were looking for a marathon to do, I'd do the Edinburgh one. I'm hoping to get a BFP before then though, so not going to enter this year...

I'd be useless running at that time. Useless. I need copious cups of tea and some brekkie before I can even think about running.

Good night all.