Runners thread number 6

Mostly run in the evenings so no entertaining tan lines yet, but am anticipating an iPhone holder one on my arm again as I get into longer weekend runs.

Have a very slight soreness in my shin today (I was semi-aware of it as I cooled down after my run yesterday too), will be peeved if I have to sack off my run tomorrow.

Hello to all our new joiners! I will not attempt to namecheck as am too dopey and will miss someone out .

I always had massive calves and running certainly hasn't done anything to make them smaller. Otoh my thighs are the best they've ever been.

I'm doing a HM for the first time at the end of August and I will be chuffed if I make it round doing 10:45 min miles. There is no way I can run 13 miles at 10 mins per mile, even 10:15 would be extremely hard. I don't care if I finish last - someone's got to!

Thanks ohone, although it hasn't been quite as hot here today. I would never have attempted it at lunchtime otherwise.

Anyone getting runners white patch in the crick of their elbow? I think it must be from being outdoors so long with my arms bent

Well done on such a long run n this heat Thursday

briteside I have started doing little local runs because they are so much cheaper - although I suppose that means that there is less incentive to turn up if you don't feel like running. The 3 runs I did at the weekend were something like 26 quid for all three.

Sounds v familiar, I think we're running twins .
I still prescribe taking care!
I used Adidas Micoach when I got back into it, they gave lots of plans that might help you pace yourself?
I can also recommend pilates post-section. In fact, I think my core is stronger now than it was before!

Happy birthday emummy and at bootcamp.

Thursday I've been v lucky with c section recovery - I have literally 1 teeny weeny bit that is a bit tender if I prod it, but no soreness at all. I was counting down till 6 week check to get the all clear to exercise.

Happy birthday emummy

It is Thursday thank you! Felt every one of the years at the top of those steps. All better now I have more cake!

emummy is it your birthday today? Happy Birthday - no burpees is a totally acceptable birthday present in my eyes!

hopefully I can relate to wanting to do too much too soon. Try try try to resist the urge though, you'll thank yourself in the long run. Nearly 15mo on, and I still get twinges in and around my section scar and I built back up really slowly.

Thanks cinnamon!

I know cinnamon, I should be ashamed of myself!

No running today but at boot camp we ran up lots of steps 6 times, so that must count! Calves are still a little trembly! Was excused burpees though as treat for my birthday, suspect we'll be doing loads next week to make up for it.
Welcome all new runners!

Well done ThursdayLast :)

So you mean you've been back running 6 weeks and after a 11 months off and a baby you've not regained your previous pace? Shame on you Hopefully ! Seriously though, you should be proud of being out there running with a 3 month old, sod the pace!!

Hello runners old and new.
I've just got in from an 11 miler so hope you'll forgive for being too lazy to name check .

Was ok. Has been overcast here this lunchtime, so I had quite pleasant conditions. Took my water. Didn't hate carrying it quite as much as last time so that's a bonus.

Phew. Just scoffed a pasty though while toddler DS was distracted and feeling a bit gross and bloated now.

Anyways 11 miles = 17.7k.

Total 1552.9

She's only three months. I am terrible at being gentle on myself when it comes to training, it takes a real effort to not think 'if pushing myself a bit is good, pushing myself loads must be better!' I am determined to be halfway sensible this time, otherwise I will be nursing injuries instead of running a HM in oct. Maybe you lot can help keep me on the straight and narrow!

How old is your dd now Hopefully? I think you need to be kind to yourself. There's no reason you can't get back to 9mm even over longer distances but it'll take time with almost a year off. I started running 2 1/2 years ago and went from 34min 5k to a pb of 25:58 now but it took time and training. I'm trying for a baby now and intend to run through my pregnancy if I can but don't expect to be zooming around!

You're right threedeer - I guess if I could keep the 10:30 pace for my long runs as I increase distance I should be happy!

morrigu I found it fascinating with the shoes - had never clocked how different my gait was barefoot, just assumed I was a herd-of-elephants style runner!

I'm doing Shred tonight as my 'cross training' (hoping it will improve my core a bit), am a bit stuff from yesterday's run still but I'll survive.

Hello new thread and welcome to all the newbies.

I can add a very overheated 6K to the total making it 1545.2. We have our work cut out to make it to 2500 by the end of the month. If that was what we decided the target was, I forget?

I share the woe of "runners calves." I'm probably the fittest I've been in a long time at the moment but I can't wear my skinny jeans anymore because I can't get them over my meaty calves!

Hi Duchess, Hopefully and Lottapianos.

Interesting about the shoes Hopefully as I would be heavy on my feet, even walking.

If you ever find out the answer to the calves question threedeer do let me know. My calf muscles seem to have sprung from nowhere and not sure how to feel about them as I've always liked my legs the way they were. The not so flabby ass I can live with

5 1/2 stone cinnamon? That's so impressive.

Hopefully Hi, thanks for your advice. I wouldn't aim to speed back up to 9 min miles if you are aiming to train for a long run. 10, even 11 mins is good for a half marathon. You need a very manageable pace to keep the distance.

Hi to all the runners!
I currently run 5k 3 times a week - I'm pretty slow, 34-36 minutes, but I'm not that bothered, I'm only doing it for me.

I'm working towards running 8k as a long run on a Saturday, would like to get there by the end of the summer. I'm adding about 5 minutes to my run every week - it's tough but I'm pretty sure I can do it.

Running makes absolutely everything better. It feels like a new skill I have learned which I will use forever. Yay for running!

Threedeer I've found I'm much lighter on my feet since changing to a flatter shoe, so a smaller drop from heel to toe - mine are Skechers Go Meb Speed 2s (terrible name!) and only have a 4mm drop. They are quite minimalist compared to what I was used to, but I love them after a few runs to get used to them. I had Saucony ones before, with lots of cushioning, and the sales assistant noticed that in them (and any other heavily cushioned shoes) I am a heavy footed heel striker, but barefoot I am a mid/forefoot striker and much lighter on my feet.

Hi Hopefully!

I think it's inevitable threedeer, runners calf! I lost 5 1/2st during the start of my running journey and although my calves are smaller not as proportionally smaller. It might be worth seeing a physio or seeing if gait analysis can give a shoe that helps your heaviness.

I've never done more than one a month briteside but tend to do races around £12-14, Norwich hm is the most expensive one I've entered and that was £26 I think. The colour runs are pricey as are obstacle ones but I think if you go for lower key races they're cheaper :)

Hello! Can I come and join in too? Have been lurking for a few days.

Am currently polishing off the last week of c25k after restarting running after birth of DC3, and have been talked into signing up for a half marathon in mid October . I used to run 5-8k 5 days a week before getting pregnant, but didn't run once from conception until starting c25k when DD was 6 weeks old, so am a little rusty! Currently finding it frustrating being so far off my 'normal' pace, averaging around 10mins 40 a mile instead of previous 9 mins or so. Keep giving into the temptation to push myself, and regretting it when I'm stupidly stiff the next day.

briteside - can you do some park runs instead? Only 5k but they are free and have a great atmosphere, as well as giving you accurate timings and your rank for a woman your age among all park runners nationally. It's really well run.

Hi Duchess I know how you feel. I started running in October after 49 years of never running, so still don't feel like a runner, even though I love it and run 3-5 times a week 3-6k each time. Currently training for an 8k (5 mile) race locally. In October last year I was struggling to do C25K. Stick at it.

Runners - can you help with two questions please?

I am stocky anyway and my calves are getting even stockier from running. Any way to avoid this?

Also, I'm quite heavy on my feet. I can get round this by running with a very short stride but if I ever try to lengthen it, even a little, I get heavy again. Any advice on how to run more lightly on my feet? Thanks.