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

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fannybanjo · 18/11/2011 21:09

LET'S FUCKING DO IT....!

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futurity · 20/11/2011 20:12

Just PM you..hope it gets to you ok as not done it through my phone before!

Wheelybug · 20/11/2011 20:09

Great report Fanny - sorry you're feeling rubbish. Sounds like you should have had pasta salad instead the day before but even so, a v. Impressive time over such a course.

futurity · 20/11/2011 20:08

fanny I read it all but I won't take your medal..you deserve it! Great report...made me laugh but also made me feel everything you went through ...dehydration sounded very grim..you take care of yourself tonight!

Wheelybug · 20/11/2011 20:06

Dh bought me a copy last year. Then I lost it and my bro gave me his copy . I've spent the w/e clearing out my dumping room study and found my copy. PM or FB me your address and i'll post (prob tuesday)

fannybanjo · 20/11/2011 20:05

wheely in my state I can't remember if it was you or monkey who posted Garmin route re hills. However the Garmin site wouldn't let me view the link. I'd do the race, you'll be finished within 45 mins! Tell him to stop being a killjoy or better still, do some rubbing to make up for it.

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futurity · 20/11/2011 20:01

Yes please Wheely ..how come you have two copies?

fannybanjo · 20/11/2011 19:58

Firstly - Well done drno and Ange. DrNo* I bet you're chuffed to bits! Loved the race report, especially the steaming DH and you killing each other! Funny how races turn us into absolute bastards.

Ange well done, amazing time considering you've not been running long (am I right in this assumption...?) sorry to hear about your dad, I hope he can recover.

thank you all for your wishes. I'm in bed. Totally wiped out. The toenails I'm used to, have had missing ones/new ones growing back for past year or so however my two big ones came loose during race without me knowing they would and it was pretty painful. Had sand in trainers and between toes which caused chaffing too. First time in 10 years of running that my feet have truly suffered.

FANNY'S COCKWATCH RACE REPORT

Won't bore youse with the shindigs of Fanny fambo however last nights tea was Dominos, yesterday's lunch was McDonalds and breakfast today was Double Bacon Egg MCMuffin and Hash Brown (me not the kids!). My friend couldn't believe how much junk I'd eaten but it was a scientific experiment...

Got to Conwy at 10.15 (race starts at 12) and collected number. Chip was attached to number which was new to me. DD1 did fun run and did good. Larked about for an hour then had two pisses and got into starting "zone" right outside Castle. Conwy stunning - very surprised. Spent 10 mins discussing my armpit hairs, lack of a good shit this morning, totting up calorie count of past 24 hours (5000) and what colour club vest would suit us best (green) - usual warm up chit chat.

Race started. Fanny pack nearly got lashed into the Marina. I have a small waist and it doesn't suit fanny packs well. (should have bought the Nathan one Noshi recommended... Hmm). Started off well, very tight knit run for first 3 miles, along beach and pretty sandy in places. Pace was between 7.50 and 8.00. Felt good.

4th mile and up the Orme. Twat of a hill, never ending and one I won't revisit for a while, unless I'm skateboarding down it. Continual for 4 miles but kept pace in the 8.30- 9.30 pace. My friend 10 paces ahead of me.

Finally got to top and actually cheered to myself out loud, was so grateful. Here's were I started to suffer, on the decline my feet were in agony. Shoulders were aching. Friend flew down the hill but I couldn't put as good as run into it, was so painful. Only a mile of recovery then back on the beach and wading through sand. Lost sight of friend. Twisted ankle and thought I was going to have to pull over. Carried on and got to last mile. Felt ok, speeded up slightly but felt dehydrated (all the salt in junk obviously...Hmm) and was going dizzy, didn't even see fambo properly at finish. Was tiny bit disappointed at time as if only I'd shaved X seconds off the downhill, I'd have been in the 1.48 bracket. Hindsight hey!?

Felt pretty ill at finish, eyesight went blurred, had to see St Johns, they confirmed dehydration. Didn't drink enough water this morning or during. Serves me right.

Chip time was 1.49.37. However I'm shocked as no way did I think I'd manage sub 1.50 on a tough course. If this one had been before Lancaster, I'd have pissed Lancaster.

Most importantly, no cocks. Grin not one fucking cock to share with youse. Sorry, I've let you all down. Sad Conwy Cockwatch was a big Cocknowt.

I feel bit down after it, I know I messed up in places and feel like I need to push myself more out of my comfort zone. However each HM I do, I learn so much more.

I'll post splits and stats when I'm on computer.

If you got this far, you can have my medal.

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Wheelybug · 20/11/2011 19:58

Oh and would anyone like a copy of this www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1861269633/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1321818974&sr=8-1. I have 2 copies.

Wheelybug · 20/11/2011 19:54

Well done on smashing your pb drno ! What no medal ?! I did an 8 miler this year with no medal - I felt bit cheated. Although the mug they gave out is probably more practical...

Well done too fanny esp with those hills. Look fwd to race report.

And great run ange. That's what I call a goody bag. Beer sweets and crisps ! Sorry to hear about your dad.

Glad all is going well peach

Following monkeys request re local hills does anyone local to me have ideas on hills I might not have thought of as everyone, bar monkey ignored yesterday's legitimate running question re hills Wink ?

Dh is trying to convince me out of a 10k on 4 Dec on grounds we're away the w/e before and after and hosting Christmas and have lots to do. But I'd really like to do it as haven't raced a 10k since last year. It's 915 in the morning and v local. What d'ya reckon ?

monkeyLFDTwench · 20/11/2011 19:54

All this talk of books and films has reminded me it's nearly time for my traditional pre-Christmas spooky classic read - usually MR James or Wilkie Collins. Anyone else do that?

monkeyLFDTwench · 20/11/2011 19:36

Thanks cherry look forward to it!

I have the Swedish original of Let Me In on dvd - brilliant but I think it's really sad. That bit where Oskar asks "her" how old she is and she says "I don't know, I've been 12 for a long time." Sad - bit gorey though! Saw the American remake at the cinema and it was surprisingly good too.

WishIwasCherryMenlove · 20/11/2011 19:28

I have all my toenails btw.

Not enough running clearly.

WishIwasCherryMenlove · 20/11/2011 19:27

Hi all,

DrN, Fanny and Ange well done on today. Sorry to hear about your dad Ange.

Just been on my first run in a week as I was resting my shin splinted leg. It doesn't feel too bad now, a bit achey, but I think I am overly sensitive to it. Will ice it later on.

BUT, it was such a great run, especially since I haven't been for a week! Nothing fancy route wise or time etc, but felt like leaping around excitedly as I was happy to be out.

Monkey I will send you a pm about hills runs round here (so as to not bore all with my indepth knowledge of hertfordshire gradient!).

Re good dramas, loved Game of Thrones too. Not a drama but I have just watched "let me in" which is an american remake of a swedish vampire flic - it was fab in terms of drama/look/atmosphere. Is anyone watching Pan Am? I am quite enjoying how it looks etc, but it must win the prize for the cheesiest show ever.

monkeyLFDTwench · 20/11/2011 19:23

Oooh I love a good toenail debate! Current situation:

  • one MIA
  • two black but intact
  • two (big toes) with small black patches.

Lovely. The half size bigger clown shoes (8) I'm wearing at the moment has hugely improved them though.

futurity · 20/11/2011 19:14

Sorry to hear that about your Dad Ange but well done on your time today.

Just checked my toenails (odd looks from family!) and only have one black one so I am not hardcore enough Wink I do have my yearly sore toe that comes about when the weather gets cold and it swells and remains sore for the whole winter..it's a right pain!

DrNortherner · 20/11/2011 18:58

fanny the Macmillan calc estimates my HM time (using my new 10k pb) as 1.50 so you still have the edge, and as you have more HM experience I am certain you will beat me in Blackpool. But I'm not bitter. Wink Seriously, seeing as my first HM was 1.58 if I get anywhere near 1.50 I will be delighted.

But I do like the idea of us setting off to the Rocky tune Smile

sfxmum · 20/11/2011 18:53

That is a good result ange sorry about your dad, never easy

stickyLFDTfingers · 20/11/2011 18:39

What great performances from all of you fanny,drno and ange! Congratulations on the great time on the hills, fanny, your brilliant PB drno and ange - is that a PB for you too? Excellent time. Yay!

That's very sad about your Dad ange. We should enjoy our good health while we have it.

DrNo Couldn't agree more.

Peach enjoy every minute (sounds like you are!). They are newborns for such a short time, and so very lovely. Give baby Kate a kiss from me!

I have only one slightly bruised toenail, and they're all in tact. I guess that's another sign that I'm just not trying hard enough!

Durham's been shrouded in mist all day, so took the girls up on to the hills, where it was glorious sunshine :). So nice they're at an age that they like to go for a walk, rather than having to be bribed and cajoled the entire way. The autumn colours are gorgeous.

Have a LSR planned tomorrow, really looking forward to it.

DrNortherner · 20/11/2011 18:13

ange well done on your 10k time. As you say a huge achievement to get to the level of fitness to complete in a very respectable time Smile Sorry about your Dad. That must be tough for him and you Sad

The goody bag sounds ace though. Percy pigs?! Am well jell Grin

I have all my toenails intact, but one is black and never recovered from my HM in June.

Forgot to add that today I was humbled by a few runners pushing people in wheelchairs. Always brings a lump to my throat, and makes me realise, whatever time we get, thank God we are fit and able to run hey?

Also, one guy was running with a tranny radio stuck to his hip, but no head phones, so moves like jagger was blasting out, and I saw one girl collapse. Not nice.

AngeChica · 20/11/2011 17:41

Firstly congratualtions to peach on the birth of your lovely daughter and th amazing times of Fanny and DrNo.

Just dipping in as am away at my parents' sans DS and DH! I miss them terribly but a couple of days of not getting up at 5.45am is a novelty :). did my 10k in 62.14 ... no splits sorry. I would have liked to do sub 60min but I am proud of how i have even brought my fitness up to this level from nothing, and it gives me something to beat! It was a glorious day here in Suffolk. The route was 2 and a half laps round the town and quay so 3 x shingle road and 3 x hills made it challenging! It was a lovely event - I would recommend to anyone in East Anglia. Steve Cram and Allison Curbishley were the VIP guests. You got a bottle of Adnams in the goody bag plus M & S Percy Pig sweets and some Kettle Chips. The only - being the smell of fish at the quay nearly made me heave a couple of times.

It was quite :( to see my dad go over and chat to all his old mates from running club, he has cancer and his running days are over, but up to a few months ago he was running 60+ miles a week and I know he misses it terribly.

Catch up soon.

sfxmum · 20/11/2011 17:27

great times DrNo & Fanny I think the toenails thing is another badge in the proper runner wall

peach that is sweet dd saw the picture and thought it was lovely too.

peachLFDTsmuggler · 20/11/2011 17:27

Oh no you don't!!! This is the all inclusive, fast or slow, LFDT runners thread, park yer bum mrs marathon runner!!!

Just had lovely nap on sofa while Kate slept in Moses basket. She'll be DD2 soon, but she can be Kate for a wee while longer Smile. less than 2 weeks to go Rhet, or less if we can trust your DP's instincts!!!

backwardLFDTpossom · 20/11/2011 17:25

I've no pinkie toenails. I sometimes put nail polish on the stumpy bit that's left to make it look like I do. cringe

MoshiMoshi · 20/11/2011 17:23

fanny - you are a member of the 'hood now. I currently only have 7.5 toenails.

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