runners united: no speed limits (LFDT), all running all out for fun/glory etc

damn you all..just also googled the caramel cake...drooool! Maybe I should change my Wiggle order to larger sizes to accommodate eating of that cake!?

Ha ha, I just googled the same one monkey, need a mortgage for the butter and chocolate!!!!

Jeez, cheeky doc monkey! A lady usually likes to be asked! Midwife who did mine after 24 hours of labour didn't ask either. Just strapped on a glove and went in like a commando James Herriot. Right in the middle of a contraction. Agony Spagony! I was scraping myself off the ceiling. Am hoping she tells me my rrrrrrripening cervix is ready, as otherwise I think they are unlikely to work.

Homemade pasties were they monkey?? ; )

Oh my eyes! My hips! I just googled that cake recipe (the bbc one at least) - sweet Jesus that must be 2000 calories a slice!

EEK to a sweep! I had one with ds3 (not that the doctor actually asked, just went ahead and did it ). I have to confess that I was glad I didn't know, or I'd have been imagining Sooty between my legs with that bloody magic wand . It worked big time - admittedly I was already 2cms (without even realising it), but as soon as I stood up and waddledwalked off to the loo my waters broke dramatically. Ds3 arrived less than 2 hours later (by cs, but that's another story)!

Salted caramel chocolate cake - cookies - all sounds amazing. I meanwhile have been a lazy moo and cooked pumpkin pasties for tea.

futurity I could spend hours on wiggle - it's another sad, sad addiction of mine.

Bread too Sticky? You are a rennaissance woman indeed!

Rhet, I might have to do the salted caramal cake too. If you can be jibbed can you pm me too or post it?

I'll PM you mine if you'll PM me yours rhet!

good for your DD rhet - she's on her way! If I could crumble a cookie through the ether to you I would, they're very good, if I say so myself (DD2 says so too!)

peach there's bread baking too, it smells very good in here atm. I'd never say no to a chocolate crispy cake though! Sweep on Friday, is it? Fingers crossed for you.

fanny just to second moshi's suggestion - I used a barbour through a Polish winter (with a million layers on underneath too!) and it was great for not letting in the draughts and being waterproof too. DP used my 30% off from the GNR to get himself one, good for the chilly Durham winters too.

fanny - I have just bought a Barbour Cameron waxed coat for dog walking and generally rubbish weather. It's midweight so can be layered and worn in warmer (Californian) climates. Awaiting it's arrival...

Well done rhet that is an amazing achievement. You must be very pleased with yourself.

Woops..i just spent alot of money at Wiggle..love that site

Oh Sticky, you temptress, with your cookie chat! DP and DD made chocolate krispy cakes while I was napping. Very cute but not in the same league as stem ginger cookies!!!

Well done on your 8 miles Orange, you must be chuffed! And well done keeping up with the thread!

ibby, great time on your park run. Do you have a time in mind for the half?

Wheely, sorry the swimming lessons are a bit rubbish. Yes, maybe a few one to one lessons with practising on your own in between would be better.

Fanny, am the wring person to ask about anything fashionable! Am hopeless. I am going to get a long parka this year (in Jan, when a little bit er, smaller). But a quite baggy one so can have DD2 in sling and still get it buttoned up.

Rhet, you are a legend! What an achievement. Are you allowed a little drink tonight or are you off the booze in case of need to drive to hosp ; )

Was awake from 3-7 last night but feel ok after early afternoon nap. Baby has been quite low down all day. Really hope this flipping sweep on Friday works.

woohoo rhet!

ange sorry I hadn't ignored your post earlier - was just thinking about it (takes me a while :)). I think re marathon, I'd be a bit scared of one on tarmac. This is why I have Kielder on my mind. I do pretty much all my training on trail, find it much easier on the knees (and much more scenic). The 10ks are worth thinking about. Also looking at the Gibside trail - did a fun run a couple of years ago there with DD1. Are you thinking marathon-wise then?

Making some dark chocolate and stem ginger cookies. They are smelling niiiice :)

yeah rhet

Well done indeed Rhet you're A.Maze.Ing. I'm going to get a proper training log up and running next year, you've inspired me to FDT .

fanny I have a not very glamorous brown parka with a huge furry hood from Lands End. The boys' school is in the middle of nowhere and very exposed so it gets very cold and windy. Lands End is a bit off-putting when you look at the catalogue, lots of middle aged people in elasticated waists, but my coat is fabulous and I often get asked where I got it by middle aged women in elasticated waists.

fanny glamour might be a problem I have a hooded belted waterproof Aigle one, very comfy warm too and kinds heavy, but glamour? more like goes well with wellies
my other is a Puffa long hooded Berghaus thing that feels like I am taking my duvet out when very cold, not exactly water proof more water resistant

on the subject of running I need to re think my training for next year and either get more gym or running club into the mix

Yay rhet !!! Well done - take the rest of the year off

Fanny - I have a long north face coat too for winter and I love it but not entirely waterproof. Have just bought a superdry windsheater thing which is amazingly warm but not tested in the rain and isn't glamorous. Does waterproof and warm = glamorous ? Let us know if you find it.

ibby well done in your park run PB. I Intend to get a few park runs under my belt in December. You looking forward to your half next week? Shame Moshi can't do it.

orange well I for one think you do bloody brilliant considering you're dyslexic, you'd never know. God help you though when you're reading my posts. Moshi is right about the gait, I was practically on my tip toes on the hill before. It's tiring when you're used to being a heel strike runner like I am. I was reading a bit of Born to Run online yesterday, has anyone read it? Very interesting re trainers and injuries.

I desperately need a big chunky casual coat for when I'm watching DD doing cross country, taking kids park etc. DH not listening to me - he thinks my size 12 ten year old North Face is ok - I could fit me and the kids in it. Anyone recommend a good warm, waterproof with hood but glamorous coat?!

ibby - annoyingly, it looks as if I can't do it. There is too much going on and it will be DH's last weekend so I have to be in London!

Not thought of it changing your gait Moshi, alway feel like I'm flying coming down hills. But also bliss as relief as so hard going up the hill.
Well done on the hill Fanny if in doubt always go for the higher calories as least you will feel better.
Well done ibbydibby for new pb, thats a brilliant time. I always find it really hard to keep up too. I love this thread and it really motivates me and without it I don't think I would of entered stockport 10 but I'm such a slow reader, I'm dyslexic and I think it takes me at least 3 times longer than most people well at least dh to read just a few sentences. Oh well perhaps it may eventualy help improve my reading speed

Hi all. Some great running here - everyone is getting faster or running longer ! We are all officially great. Well done on the parkrun pb ibby.

Runningallday - thanks for that re the pace of the garmin . Am finding it a bit odd as the other day I was running at my normal ish pace and it was telling me I was running about 2 mins a mile slower than i would have been and took a long time to adjust. Just need to get used to it I guess.

Back from a morning at the gym/pool but feeling despondent. Treadmill intervals went fine, didn't push the speed too much as was first intervals since august. My mum phoned me in the middle though which wasn't ideal !!

Then into the pool for my swimming lesson. The group has grown since half term and I also think the teacher has lost a bit of interest as she's off for a knee op for the rest of the term. Anyhow , she seems to spend a lot of time talking to other people in the pool and not watching what we're doing. She set us off in what she perceived to be speed order and I was 4th out of 5 which would be fine except I kept having to tread water because I kept catching the person up in front, until The two people in front of me sent me off first. Was v frustrating. I may give notice and finish at the end of term, work on things myself and then have some private lessons in time. The problem is, it's the technique I need help with, my speed is fine. Sigh. Grump. But no point doing it if it makes me feel fed up and Moany (I can do that for free!)

Right, need to get changed and get out again to meet a friend for coffee before my
Weds evening madness- picking up 8 kids from school, bringing 6 of them home to change and snack then back for dance club.... It's v. Noisy !!