Runners thread number 6

Been on holiday and had my first run in over two weeks today. It was hideous. It was hot, I felt unfit and a bit nauseous and it was my slowest run in months. That'll teach me to leave it so long again .

So that's 113.12.

I was knackered tonight but went for doggy run and it was tough at times but I enjoyed it and the dogs had a great time :) 4.27 miles so total of 110.02.

We don't have a target but in 4 days we've already managed over 100 miles so I reckon it should be higher than previous months

105.75

Do we have a target?

Done.
8miles.
I can't say I enjoyed it, such a slog. But still, it's in the bank now, can't undo it
Will try and find total now

Run Thursday, you'll feel better for it. She says having decided to dump the club run for a trip to the cinema tonight

I love my running club feetheart. I am sooo much fitter and faster for having others to push me that I'd have ever gotten alone. I've tried more races than I'd have known about - remember the potato one?, done more types of training and even developed a social life. It's definitely worthwhile.

Thanks! I'm in my kit to help convince myself

I have a pair of H&M capris that I love if that's any help. They're a smidge longer in the leg which I find flattering in me, nice and high waisted to keep everything in. Much nicer than the M&S ones I'm in now

Just read properly - oh poo HalleLouja. Any chance they will refund as it was sold out last year apparently?

Thursday - arse-kicking duly applied. You know you will feel better afterwards even if before and during it feels rubbish :)

Is H&M stuff actually good for running in? Some of it looks quite funky which is what I want but will it just annoy me when I'm wearing it? Anyone know?

Need to feed the family then go out with running club tonight - for someone who has always ran alone I seem to have asked DH for the club joining fee as my birthday present :o

Go ThursdayLast!! You know you'll feel better for it :)

Can someone give me a kick up the arse please?

I need to go run, think I've got an 8miler lined up on my runkeeper but my will is ebbing ebbing ebbing

I'm so glad I didn't sign up for that half, the closer it gets the more glad I didn't put and pressure on myself. Takes all the fun out of running

Amazon feetheart? Or a cheque? H&M's stuff is meant to be good. I'm a sports direct fan too apart from trainers :)

Booked it now realised we are going away. Arghhhhh

Amazon does running kit and does online vouchers.

I know Sweatshop do vouchers but not sure if you can get them online. There's nothing on the website. Maybe ring them and ask?

Good point!

I need advice - my mum has offered to buy me running kit for my birthday but wants to send a voucher so I can choose what I want. I usually get everything from Sports Direct as its cheap so have no idea where else sells stuff and if they do vouchers that she can buy online and send (she's in NI) The only one I know is Sweaty Betty and having just looked that is well out of her price range and mine. Does anyone have any other ideas?

If it is as hot that means we are having some weird Indian summer..... Which wouldn't be a totally bad thing. Tries to think of positives.

HalleLouja - excellent re Hatfield House 10k, I hope it's not as hot as Whipsnade!
Not sure what this w/e will bring as hoping to go to reasonably local folk/music festival and DH did mutter about him going on Friday night and crashing out camping that night. If so no parkrun for me but if not I might try and get him to take DS to gymnastics and I can finally make it to St Albans. Will have to see what the week turns out like.

Feet I am all signed up now Hatfield 10k here I come. Am also thinking of Parkrun this Saturday coming. I did really enjoy it. Will also try and do it whilst the holidays are on.

congratulations cinnamongreyhound
Really hope you manage to carry on running. I know people who have, and a half marathon would be amazing! :)
I've always cycled and swum through pregnancies, but I was the same as Thursdaylast : it was the tiredness that stopped me running. That and really bad hyperemesis! By the time I was able to function again, I was worried I'd injure myself if I re-started running.

Hoping to run today with my son (on his bike). Want to keep up the momentum after getting round the Park Run.

Will see how I go, going to look into deferring to next year but not all races allow that.

Well yes. To be honest with you DS was due in March!

Running a half at 20 weeks would be an achievement. I had to stop running when pg, the effort of it was just too much for my tired tired body to handle. I hope you're feeling well

I'm hoping this one is vaguely on time ThursdayLast as ds1 was due 13th but born 27th so a week or two between would be good!

Yay! Congrats cinnamon!
8th April excellent day- DSbirthday

huge congratulations to cinnamon. Best wishes for a lovely pregnancy.

Well done feet! Fantastic improvement!

Welcome Bluebird and congratulations Cinnamon - a baby runner, so exciting :)

HalleLouja - well done on your parkrun, that's a great time. I've signed up to do the Hatfield House 10k so get your form in :)

6.1 miles from me yesterday. Was the furthest I've run since the Zoo Stampede and the first time I've done that route in a year, boy have I improved - knocked 45secs a mile off my previous best :o :o :o

Total 97.75