Runners thread number 6

Awesome you have your own little mini-coach vlad

I would also advise physio Chopsypie if it is bothering you. Sometimes if you're underdeveloped in certain muscles you use other ones more to compensate iykwim? Could also just be your muscles getting used to it?

1:25:48 to add. 38:12:40. Ended up soaked to the bone in torrential rain. Didn't meant to run so far but I'd forgotten how much I love running in the rain. Hip was sore when out but after doing stretches seems to be ok. I'll see how it fairs tomorrow. Also near choked myself eating a sweet when I started to flag a bit. Looks like I haven't quite mastered this running and eating at the same time milarky.

Don't think parkrun will be on here on Saturday as it's the 12th July in Northern Ireland so most places are closed.

That's so nifty betsy. I wouldn't know one end of a sewing machine from the other

Seymore, tesstackle I sewed a 'pocket' on the inside of the back of the waistband of my running shorts for my phone - I used a fabric sunglasses pouch you get with cheap sunglasses. Works like a charm

I hate my crappy (cheap) armband holder, feels tight and unpleasant.

What problems can it cause cinnamon? I hold mine in my hand because the shit cheap armband I bought just slides down my arm.

It's not a great idea SeymoreButts, it can cause problems long term. An armband is good, I have mine in my legging pocket.

Sorry no idea Chopsypie, well done for getting started!!!

Sounds very positive Blatherskite!!

I've got a busy running weekend, Friday is a doggy run with the new canicross group that should officially start in September, parkrun Saturday and then a 10k Sunday. Lis two poxy birthday parties amongst that and dh is working most of Saturday :(

No morning run but I have just spent 2 hours moving the living room around, including using power tools! Surely that counts
Who bloody knew so many toys could get under the sofa in the week since I last moved it to Hoover!

looks not loos - although some loos are probably like heavy rain too

Just managed to get 10k in before the dark clouds descended - loos like heavy rain here soon. That takes us to 36:46:52.

Oh, I forgot to add on my 27:27 from Aylesbury parkrun on Saturday before everything got sore.

35:42:52

Had a sports massage last night and my leg is feeling a bit free-er but still rather sore. He says my IT band is very tight and that I have a few gristly bits in my heel which could be the onset of Plantar Fasciitis! He's given me lots of exercises to do though and has offered to write me a half marathon training plan to get me round Nottingham in sub 2 so he can't think I'm a write off just yet :)

You scared me with your talk of hills HalleLouja so I've been googling. The website promises "a fast flat and flowing course", the Virgin giving site says it is "a proven flat and fast course" and the reviews all say it's flat too. The only mention of a hill I can find says something about a gentle one through the university so I feel a bit better now. I went to Loughborough Uni so I spent quite a bit of time in Nottingham so I know it's not flat but it seems the HM route manages to be.

Chopsypie - no idea what it might but I would recommend a sports physio. Worth their weight in gold. Will analyse what's going on and tell you what you can do about it.

Can I add a leisurely 36 mins in the sunshine this morning. Just a joy to be out and now I feel smug :)

35:15:25

Anyone in Beds/Herts/Cambs doing the Luton Road Race 5k this Sunday or the Doug Anderson 5k in Bedford on Weds 30th July? I can't usually do parkrun (though may get to one or two in August if I can persuade DH to take DS to gymnastics!) but fancy having a go at a few organised 5k.

Morning ladies. Do you mind if I just jump in briefly for a bit of advice? Joined a local council run running club, for beginners. It's working up from almost nothing to 5k (I think it's based on c25k)
I'm now running 3k in 4 minute on, 1 minute off stretches. But my legs hurt. It's only when running, and it's always in the same place. It's the inside of my legs, the side of my calves.
I've had running gait analysis done, and they said my shoes are fine.

Any ideas?
TIA

Forgot to add my measly 15 minutes! 34:39:25

I've just had a week off too so very out of touch. Bloody virus has dragged on for ages. I tried to run this morning and was huffing like mad by 3km.

Does anyone else run with their phone in their hand? It really doesn't bother but I'm thinking I should get an armband before I do a proper race?

I also would probably starve if I gave up sugar, it seems like a lot of people are managing it though! I'm wondering if I should give up caffeine, I can't get going without it and have a noticeably worse run if I go before I've had my morning fix!

OhOne that pre marathon 5k sounds like a brilliant idea!!

Blathers I hope you're feeling better soon.

karate Sydney in September?! It should be getting a bit warmer by then.

Tess it sounds like you are doing well. I went away this weekend and it was my first time away from DS, I felt really anxious, a trip abroad would definitely call for medicinal vodka.

vlad I'm not sure about foam rollers - I got mine via my Pilates teacher. I would imagine that Runnersneed sell pretty good ones so you could maybe look online for the make and then see if you can get them cheaper elsewhere?

Attempted to get up early and run this morning but the runs ruined that for me went to pick up DD's first ever uniform instead and have been cleaning with DP.

Thank you for all your kind words, honestly such a help

New York Road Runners (my old club) have runs almost every weekend, many in Central Park (or other funky parts of NYC). They do a 5K the day before the NY marathon where you get to cross the marathon finish line if you can't face doing the other 23.1 miles

30 mins from me, so that brings us to 34:24:25 hopefully.

Tess wishing you strength to get though the next ten days. It'll be over before you know it, I'm sure.

56:57 from me, lots of fun doggy run and now have lots of nettle stings! 33:54:25, I hope!

53 mins to add for me, 32:57:28

Has anyone got any recommendations for an overseas race for a running club trip? We are thinking of trying to organise a piss up race weekend somewhere and I'm looking for inspiration!

The new total is 32:04:28 with my 5K hill training yesterday.

I hope all of those who are injured are on the mend.

yes, the rain here has been on and off all afternoon. I am hoping its at least dry when I start my run. We have a flying coach coming to the running club tonight, so I really have to go, but I really cant be arsed!! Maybe if I put my running gear on, I'll feel a bit more willing!

Planning to doggy run tonight, usually a few stops with dogs so will see how it works out with time. Looking like it's going to hammer down very soon though :(

Thanks everyone!

I'm telling everyone that I "just want to get around the course" but my competitive side would really like to finish around the 2hr mark. Apparently it's quite a hilly one.

My legs were surprisingly OK yesterday but feeling it a bit today, especially in my ankles - feels more like a tired muscle than an injury though. Does anyone have any recommendations for foam rollers? My local sports shop had one for sale which seemed to be essentially a big stick made of polystyrene, but the 40 price tag put me off a bit. The poor owner was trying to convince me that it was a truly top-of-the-range bit of polystyrene but I wasn't buying it.

Morrigu your post made me smile - DD (4) is a very critical coach when I attempt planks. The stern voice saying "Mummy, you MOVED!" is enough to terrify me into stillness..

I had to take a week off running so hugely behind on this thread - hours and minutes eh?

31:33:05

Nottingham route

I went to Uni there.