Parkrunners anonymous

I've not managed to run since last Thursday- everyone's just been too busy and now I'm full of a cold and the weather is horrific so I'm not going tonight either.

This is the longest that I've not run for since I started in September .
Hopefully I'll get out tomorrow but if not it'll be ages as I need to pack on Friday night then we're away for a week (somewhere where I'll be exercising but not running).

My next Parkrun isn't going to be until 2014!

I have just discovered PR. Love it. I have done three now. But missed the last 2 because I have been ill for ages! Just coughs and colds but I ran the last run with the tail end of a cold and felt naff for days. Anyway, excuses done, looking forward to training again and starting in the NY. Love it!

That sounds fun Blathers. The time I came to your parkrun I arrived late so missed the bottleneck . I have recorded a couple of freedom runs but sadly they don't add to your total.

70 metres doesn't sound too far nightsky, but I bet it makes a difference

Hope you feel better soon Melanie - enjoy your Friday night with your bestie

I am off work for 3 weeks now so have no excuse for not running more than once a week. I would like a PB this week, as I was so close last week. Good luck with yours cinnamon!

We just got told that our course has been 70 metres too long!!! There'll be a lot of PBs on Sunday now the course has been shortened.

Weather's not great, my back muscles are still sore, and I'll be cheese-and-porting with my bestie the night before....so a PB is unlikely I have to say!

Not me. Calf is still not 100% and I might be running before parkrun too and I'm not sure I can PB 5k after running 5k!

There has been pressure for a while to change the start at MK as we're getting bigger and bigger (350+ runners most weeks) and there is an awful bottleneck near the start. I've been asked if I'd like to start at 8am and trial the new course which I think might be exciting. It's going to be a Freedom run so I may attempt the regular route at 9am just to get another official parkrun on my record but I doubt it'll be a quick one.

I'm going for a PB this week, anyone else?

I didnt even get under 30 this week, but I'm currently waiting for a GP call back as I've had a pain in my lower back since Thursday which has worsened, so that probaably wasnt helping my running.

I need to work on my breathing - any good books or articles to read?

I did 6 miles today and my goodness it was hard! I hadn't eaten a lot and I gave blood Thursday so perhaps a few less rbc's? I still managed 9.38min miles but I felt awful afterwards, feeling great now though

I've remembered how important breathing is.

Back in the day I was a proper runner, winning trophies.

Today I got that old vibe back. Massively heavy breathing/panting whether it felt natural or not. Keep up the hyperventilating on the hills and the legs respond and go faster.

How did I forget this?

Excellent running by all this week .

I had a bit of a slow start this morning, but gave myself a talking to after the first km and ended up with my fastest run since September, only 8 seconds away from my PB. I was seriously puffing and blowing by the end and overtaken by a couple of juniors on the last hill .

PB again. Knocked 5 seconds off last week's time. Happy with that.

Yay, sounds like good runs all round! And I would literally kill for a 28:12 finish!! I had a slow one but hadn't run all week so really enjoyed just being outside and having the freedom to run. We also had a pre-Christmas celebration; running in a Santa hat is sweaty work!

Well done karatekimmi and standingonlego!!!

Look after yourself Blatherskite! I know how frustrating it is but better not to push yourself.

I was RD today and we had 26, with 4 being first timers :) went very smoothly. Was clear and blimmin freezing! My mum had the kids so dh even joined us for post parkrun coffee while I processed results :)

We're having a Santa hat run next week and some is providing something for each junior running or volunteering :)

blathers take it steady and get better. 28.12 is still a blinking awesome time :)

I could really tell I've had 3 weeks with almost no running this morning! Huffed and puffed round to a 28:12 finish. I ran yesterday and my calf feels like I have a big knot in it which didn't help. I think I may have to stick to 3 runs a week for a while while it finishes healing

cinnamon you were right - a new PB

27.02, delighted and a great improvement on my previous 27.38 (and the recent 27.42 and 27.41). So next week, aiming to break the 27 minute barrier !

Well we managed to get out before 8, so ratbag had a good run around the park, and then slept the whole way round!!

I bumped into my midwife at the start so I ran round with her, and it was really good as I knocked over 3 mins off my best time with the pushchair!! It did feel harder though! I need a nap now, but someone won't let that happen!!

Hope you all had good runs this week.

Hope OhOne you are feeling better (how scary) and everyone nursing injuries, niggles and Christmas party hangover has a lovely day too x

It was cold and bright here this morning, nice weather for it. Less people than usual as a big event "blood, sweat and beers" or something like that ,lots of our club runners are doing it later today. Sounds horrific!

Hope everyone had a lovely run, and look forward to race reports later!

Gale force wind and rain forecast here! Might not take the dog with me today.

Well it's looking dry here which is good! Just need to get my lazy bum off the sofa an get ready - despite mini kimmi bein up at 5 I clock we seem to be rushin to the start line far too often!! We try to get a bit of playtime at the park to wear out entertain LO and then he has the important job of waving at all the Marshall's!

Melanie I did an extra task this week - bid for dodgy festive fancy dress outfit on ebay ready for next weeks Christmas run . I have never needed fancy dress....now I have a Mrs Santa to add to my Halloween get up!

A week in the life of a ParkRunner:

Sunday - take big dog out for a distance run
Monday - training session in the evening
Tuesday - make sure I do my supposed-to-be daily press-ups and squats for strength
Wednesday - training session
Thursday - start looking at the weather forecast for the weekend
Friday - make sure all chosen running gear is clean and ready to go. Try to psych self into aiming for a PB. Try to mderate alcohol intake to avoid hangovers.
Saturday - ParkRun!
Saturday afternoon - fret waiting for the results to come in, compare and contrast perfromance with previous weeks, post on Mumsnet and other forums......

I've done the NHS choices 5+ speed and stepping stone podcasts since Saturday with no pelvic floor problems.

Why is it only at Parkrun that I struggle?!