Runners United - Conwy Cockwatch, a live birth and Alex "Rhet" Ferguson in one thread. What more could we ask for?

I have indeed been to Liverpool - a good while ago now. I drank a lot of whisky. I was young. I have a great fondness for English industrial cities - I love Birmingham and Sheffield - I like places that aren't too arsey, that have interesting histories.

Did you know that the 3 cities with the worst infant tooth decay in the UK are Bristol, Liverpool and Glasgow - all places where sugar was processed and made into sweets. Isn't that peculiar?

Well exactly Rhet I'm definitely healthier and happier than I was 10 years ago. Just more settled I think, and more certain of my priorities in life - I may not get exactly what I want, but at least I know what I want .

ibby DH ate four Bounty bars while I was in labour. Caused a bit of confusion after the birth when he was asked if we'd had our Bounty pack, and he said "yes I had four". criiiiinge!

rhet why did you stop with the rhyming posts? I was enjoying that :)

interesting, though, isn't it?

yes, there is a runners need just down from Liverpool St

youse liver birds robbed it from us (honorary) dubs...

Ibby yes there is runners need near Liverpool St station - other side of bishopsgate I think down a side st, google for directions

Wheely I heard of a charity yesterday that has 3 places for LM 2012 on offer - they want runners to raise £1500.

monkey those Jillian dvds will definitely make us pant...36? almost a bleeding decade ago for me. Don't care, actually, couldn't give a toss. Was walking up the road on my way home thinking in 10 years' time will I still feel this good? I really hope so - i fully intend to be running just as much then as now. Although I will be a source of deep shame to DD(s) by then.

Ok Amazon it is then.

Monkey just reread your packet of crisps and DS2 arrival story. When I went into labout with DS1, went to hospital armed with lunch box of goodies. Except that they led me to believe I was hours off giving birth so DH munched the lot!! 2 hours later DS1 was born and I spent a very miserable night almost eating the bed clothes. All they could offer me was an apple left over from tea. It was vile, all bruised and battered. I had to eat it but it was so disgusting I could only eat small amounts at a time.

DH redeemed himself (sort of) the next day when he brought me a 4 pack of jam doughnuts. They went down a treat - 2 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon!

Off to London tomorrow - does anyone know of a running shop near Liverpool St STation? Am sure there is one but can never find it.

Can't keep up!

Dance - my DS1 does Jazz dance. He did ballet from age 3 up to grade 2, but that clashed with Scouts so he swapped to Jazz. He's quite the dude.

BF - I'm one of those child-led weaning hippy types. DS1 weaned at 3 and DS2 is still going strong at over 2 1/2. Never planned it that way, but it's right for us and I love that fact that anyone else can care for my children (while I go out to work), but only I can BF.

Tomorrow I am taking the morning off work, leaving DS2 at nursery (this is the ONLY time I feel WOHM guilt) and going to buy new running shoes and do some Xmas shopping. Can't wait. I rarely get time on my own to go shopping.

Then I will have to postpone my Friday lunch time hair cut in favour of going for a run.

wheely tsk wash your mouth out! 36? some of us are significantly older than 36 .

Just browsing on Amazon. Jillian's Ripped in 30 and Killer Buns available to pre order for 26th December. Count me in!

I think youse are all nuts...

no sign of baby rhet yet, in case you were wondering...

Ooh double shred, now you're all showing off . Must try it ..... Maybe Friday as tomorrow is a class and a run anyway . Amazon is pretty good for shrewd - a fiver ibby

drno hope the garmin survives the mr matey. I let dh wear mine the other day (so he can't now claim it was an early Christmas pressie). Maybe I shouldn't anymore.

cherry well done your dh. Good luck with the wedding plans ! It was me asking about shin splints thanks . Am hoping it's just a sore shin (hides head in sand). Will review tomorrow.

fanny - the half marathon is kind of a milestone (well 13 of them ).I have not been a confident runner , especially distance wise so when I started running I said I a would do a new race distance every 6 months ish . So I did a 5k in may 2008. Then got preggers so took a year off. It then took me another year to do a 10k (oct 2010) then a local 8.2 miler in march thus year , GSR in oct then the half in feb. I want to culminate in a marathon but want to do London so will keep applying in the ballot until either I get in or turn 40 then I'll either do a different Marathon or get a charity place . Am 36 so only have A few more chances !

Ah, finally caught up with the w/e race reports!

I didn't see a report from Tulip. Did she run?

DrNo Well done on smashing your 2012 target in advance. You did a really good time. I loathe seeing the elites warming down when you've still got loads of running to do. 8000 people.....must have been a great atmosphere. FWIW, DH and I usually have some bust up or other on race day. Gets you fired up...or something!

Ange Well done. You did a really decent time, especially as you say you're not in top fitness. I'm really sorry about your Dad. It's nice that he came to support you. My best wishes to him.

Fanny AMAZING! You certainly don't look like you regularly eat 5000 calories ;-) Did you say there was a 4 mile hill? And you still did a sub 1.50 HM?! AND you're still a little disappointed?! Crazy lady.

Well done all.

ibby 4.99 with free delivery on amazon!

Freudian slip - burpee not burped! Though there was a lot of grunting going on, DH was getting a bit concerned as he lounged on the sofa with a beer.

Cherry great time for your DH

DrNo sounds like he may be buying you a new Garmin....(I, on the other hand, have ruined DH's v pouncy gilet today, by washing it in "easy care" cycle rather than "wool". All the down in it seems to have been compounded into little solid parcels)

Fanny you have given me the urge to shred - can you get it in Tesco?

Monkey good luck with Toga. DS2 has volunteered to take in Father Christmas outfit for assembly next Thurs. We can't find it though....

Orange hope you feel better soon

cherry I did the double yesterday . 1 and 2. That plank/burped thing in level 2 nearly bloody killed me.

Well triple shred would surely be the ironman of exercise videos !