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

Sorry about rejections futurity and paws.
I will have to say no drno as hopefully should be pregnant by then but shame as not too far from me.
Managed to get to gym last night but found it tough and seem to have pulled a muscle in my leg somehow. Did make me laugh though. A couple of girls there with perfect hair loads of makeup (thick eyeliner) and they were just slowly walking on treadmill, had jackets on too and didn't look slightly flushed at all then they left (disclaimer I know some people just walk if injured or certain medical conditions but really dont think was this case) any way made me giggle and thought why bother paying to do that.

There was a big thing about that in Women's Running recently, DrNo - looked like brilliant fun! I'm a little bit too far away though, I think...

I've not forgot about the article, guys, am struggling with my computer that has the scanner attached to it... we'll get there though!

Wow DrNo, that looks brilliant!! Am sorely tempted but logistically not sure how I would manage it, as would still be bf DD2, so have to bring whole family! Anyway let ms know when 2012 date announced and will think on it!

So in theory, if it were a team of 5 girls, you'd run 5 times, once every 5 hours and you'd only need to run once each overnight. Cool!!!

Doesn't it Debi? I am deffo up for it. Single sex teams can be a max of 5. Mixed sex can be 8. How cool would it be running through the night?

As soon as 2012 dates are released we should register a team. I'll project manage Have you seen how many laps the male winner did this year? Hardcore or what?

We can all share a tent and drink lucozade and eat cake together

DrNo that looks awesome! It's quite far away for me but maybe could be done.

Hope you pick up soon fanny

Rhet ds1 did the same with toilet training. He would not do until he was more than ready and when he did we had no accidents at all. Basically he didn't 'train', he just did it.

My planned run tonight is probably going to be tomorrow. Too many books to mark tonight. Only doing 1 between now and race on Sunday so I guess it doens't matter what day it's on.

Commiserations to those of you who were not lucky enough to get a VLM place. What a shame.

I can't join in Super Sunday either, annoyingly there is a local race I could do, but logistically it won't work cause of football and dh's coaching commitments, plus no one I know is running it so can't cadge a lift. Poo. Anyway, tomorrow morning am doing an 8 miler with a mate once we have dropped off kids. Then hopefully 8 on Sat with SIL if I feel OK.

I think we should put a team in for the Adidas thunder run next year Who's in?

Sorry about rejects futurity and paws

paws you still doing Chester? You feeling better?

I'm still basically fucked . Come out to do an 8 miler and my legs wouldn't move so after a mile of killing myself I've walked home. So fed up of feeling run down - started iron tablets today - hopefully that will help.

Hope you are all enjoying this weather - I'm not as I've been indoors ironing, re-organising kids toys, stripping beds, mopping - I really need to stop being a fussy cow and chill out!

Another marathon reject again here - me and DH. Not too disappointed as I'm s it about Chester on the 9th and feeling tired and jaded with this marathon malarkey!

Did 6 miles last night - nice evening run, then a hideous sweaty 3 miles just now.

june is your race the chickenshed one? You need to put your name beside it..

Sorry about marathon disappointment futurity

Hope you've had a good time at the beach with DD Rhet

Sizzling hot here.

Sorry to hear about the marathons rejections :(

I've signed up to the race next weekend (busy this sunday, couldn't join the super weekend ;)) Good luck to all the racers!! There should be a few reports next week :D

The race I just signed up for is supporting our local theatre, they do loads for children and adults alike.

02/10/11 - Standalone 10K: Futurity, Quenelle
02/10/11 - Bradford Half Marathon - MrsWednesday
02/10/11 - Baxter's River Ness 10k - backwardpossom
02/10/11 - The Run, Northampton - YeahThatsTheBadger
02/10/11 - Great Edinburgh Run 5k - Bumply
02/10/11 - Great Edinburgh Run 10k - Squix
02/10/11 - Big Fun Run 5k London Victoria Park - Wiifitmama
02/10/11 - Camberley 10k- DebitheScot
02/10/11 - Coltishall 10k - Ibbydibby
02/10/11 - Coventry Half Marathon - FairyBasslet
09/10/11 - Great Eastern Run, Peterborough - Futurity
09/10/11 - Herts 10k - WishIwasCherryMenlove
09/10/11 - London Chickenshed 10K challenge
15/10/11 - Donadea Forest Trail 10k - rhetorician
16/10/11 - Abingdon Marathon: MoshiMoshi
16/10/11 - Aviemore 10K: Piffpaffpoff
16/10/11 - Richmond Castle 10k: Stickylittlefingers
22/10/11 - Shockabsorber 10K Richmond Park - sfx
23/10/11 - Thruxton Mass Attack Duathlon- DebitheScot
23/10/11 - Big Fun Run 5k Edinburgh Holyrood Park - Bumply
23/10/11 - East Coast Run 10k - Ibbydibby
30/10/11 - Great South Run: Wheely, squix
30/10/11 - Nairobi Standard Chartered Half Marathon - M&M
05/11/11 - Glendalough Trail Run - rhetorician
13/11/11 - Stebbing 10 Mile - bonkers20
19/11/11 - Maasai Mara Half Marathon - M&M
20/11/11 - Leeds Abbey Dash (10k) - DrNortherner
27/11/11 - City of Norwich half marathon: ibbydibby, MoshiMoshi
19/02/12 - Brighton Half marathon - Wheely
10/03/12 - Blackpool Half Marathon - DrNortherner
22/04/12 - VLM: MoshiMoshi, ibbydibby
27/05/12 - London Bupa 10K - Futurity

don't know Peach ...just had a look on Runners world to see what is about and there is actually a new one in Milton Keynes next April and the route does seem surprisingly scenic as well as flat so that is an option. I just need to consider whether I want to do a marathon THAT much or whether I stay at half's and look into triathlons a bit more.

Futurity. Would you think of going for another marathon in the meantime? One that doesn't have a ballot?

Sounds lovely Rhet. I also have a stubborn mule DD, so can sympathise. Sm sure she will let you know when she's ready and it will probably be a breeze, as is on her terms.

After taking DD into town yesterday without she then proceeded to walk the whole way to playgroup, part of it running a race with ond of the boys on his scooter! It's only a 15 minute walk, but that's long for her. We were late and they were all out in garden so she ran straight out there and I didn't even get a goodbye!!

This heat is just crazy , and it's almost October people!! Stay cool and hydrated out there lovely runners!

Just got my marathon rejection magazine. That's my fourth one

wiifit lucky to get a race pack these days - for the race I did on Sunday, and for the 2 I have signed up for in October, you collect stuff on the day. Thereby adding to the stress. I do like to get my number pinned on nice and neat, well in advance. Not in a rush just before I run. Runnerstiple yes, agree with Squix that runners world website is good source of forthcoming races/events, because you can post events there for free. You can select the distance/part of the country etc that you are interested in. Re the iron debate, someone at running club was saying earlier this week that their GP had suggested that runners tend to have lower iron levels. If you are taking iron, you need to have Vit C also for the iron to be absorbed into the body. And tea hinders the absorption of iron (apparently), so not a good idea to wash down iron tablet with a good old cuppa. Run yesterday was ok but hot. My Garmin battery was running low so turned it off as did not want to risk battery going completely dead. Did 7 miles or so, maybe a bit more. Scorching hot though. Happy Running

at super Sunday events. Rhet I'll race with you against the iPod.

I'm chortling at your heat talk. A heatwave in England is like our daily temps! For those running in the heat may o suggest a very lightweight hat, lots of water to drink and to pour over yourself while running.

If you have a look in the local supermarket, there'll be "running" magazines with lots of events somewhere in there. Also "men's fitness" has events advertised. Runkeeper website has a list of events too, went on there today and found out about a local 10K which is the day after a very rare big night out with dh...and now I'm tempted, just for fun...
You guys are terrible, I wasn't even considering it before I started this message!!!

I have hundreds of the damn things from all the wee local races I do where they hand them out like sweeties! Handy though

runnerstiple - try the runners world website - they have an event search facility.

rhet race against the Garmin whilst thinking about the rest of us sounds fine. We can pioneer virtual racing

bumply no pins in my pack for the GER either. If you're getting bitten by the running bug - it's worth investing in a packet for all the rest of the races you'll be doing.

Hello ladies.

What very pleasant running weather this evening! Just a 3miler for me but it's all part of my building-up-slowly-plan :)

I find racing really tricky as ex works every weekend and I have the kids (family a long way away)

This weekend will be the first time in 6 years that I haven't done the Southend 10k Classic this year. Lovely flat course, great for PBs :o

Last year I did it with the worst hangover I've ever had (I only went out for a quick diet coke to see a band, got in at 1:30am steaming drunk ) and was crying on the start line!!

Well done tulip, I haven't yet braved a run after Sunday's HM. I can at least go downstairs without wincing today though! I'll try and get out tomorrow - its a case of the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak at the moment . I have started looking for a new race to keep me on track, and definitely want to do the Cambridge Half, but that's not until March. Can anyone recommend good sites for finding out what is going on locally as I'm new to this racing malarkey.

tulip where are you? I'm in NE Hampshire (very close to where the 10k I'm doing on Sunday)

Didn't run today so will go out tomorrow. Made a lemon & poppyseed cake instead.