spring marathoners

I would be trying to "very gently" roll the area that is sore, otherwise you risk the area healing with the knots still there?? Or have I totally got that wrong?
Have just realised that my entire leg is now covered in bruises, oops, possibly a bit over effusive with the roller.

I haven't ever taken gels, also suffer from ibs, at the moment it's just hi 5, I will be interested in that too.

Am also rubbish at running by myself, I run with my club at least once a week, and then run with people from the running club on the other days, generally all my runs are with people, some people I push to run faster, and others challenge me, my best pal and I are running Paris together, so we do our long runs together at the weekend.

Really interested to hear how any of you manage with gels if you have IBS. I really struggle with my stomach sometimes and feeling nervous about gels reacting (especially on a long run!!) Anyone any tips?

I did 6 x 1k reps at a running club last night (my dp has been member for years and I've eventually been persuaded to go). Was really great running in a pack and definitely pushed me on to speed up. Any other tips on keeping yourself motivated? I dread training alone as end up taking it easier than I should.

Foam roller is deeply painful, but certainly helps.
I have been foam rollering the sore leg morning and night, and the not sore leg nightly to try and sort it.
I also have a hockey ball to use on the pressure points in my glut.

My pHysio said - it's sheer bloody determination rather than any natural talent or ability that gets me round. And my body fights against every step at times!!
However - it is addictive, and I do love it.
6 miles last night with my club, and it felt fabulous.

Rest night tonight,

Hope the calf improves soon Mitchy. Have you tried using a foam roller? Painful but I've found any kind of massage helps loosen up my calfs when they're right.

Did my long run today - 10 miles in very windy conditions Glad the long run is done for the week but my mind's well messed up doing that mid week and not the weekend!!

Hope the legs are Ok Mitchy and Bafana.
I did 3 and a bit miles this evening - gentle fartlek. It was my first speedwork -like run for ages and I wanted to test my leg. It felt Ok but slow!
I am kind of planning to do a long run home from work tomorrow but nervous about the weather forecast. We're forecast a fair bit of snow so may not make it home! I can stop off at a train station if it gets too bad and get the train back. I think the forecast is for it to stay cold all weekend so I don't think there is much point in postponing it as it won't melt.

Happy running folks!

Happy Tuesday! Hope any runs go well.

Rest day for me. The plan says to do 4 miles tomorrow, 5 on Thurs and 10 at the weekend but dh is working all weekend so am considering doing the long run tomorrow as have a day off. This just messes with my OCD-ness of a long run having to be on a Sunday!!

Have saved a link for that cap.
Looks like a good idea for camping as well.
Leg is really sore this morning, hopefully it will ease off during the day, 6 miles planned for this evening.

Have a good Tuesday everyone.

That's the same as the one I have.! V handy for rooting for things when you are camping, reading in the dark and of course... Running! I've done a few spooky night runs in the woods and it's been great!

since my hysterectomy last May, pmt etc is no longer the bane of my life (obvs), but i used to get far more leg-heavy when I was on my period, as well as the usual cramps etc

it was SiS gels that made me windy, will check out Push ones, thanks for that

Mitchy - from www.power cap.co.uk
Gels - I use SIS or if I'm organised Push energy gels as they don't have any icky stuff in them and are all natural. But you can only get them online I think. I tried a High5 one that came free in a race bag and didn't have any ill effects.
5k from me on day 1 of my period. Uncooperative feeling body today. Mind was up for it but body felt like it was saying nooooo. It was like running through treacle - a fatigued feeling body and my knees feel as if they are impact tired. Wee twinges here and there. I even took a couple of 10 sec walk breaks - my idea of ' interval training' today hahaha! I felt like a pet being pulled on the lead that doesn't want to go to the vet! It was horrible hehheh! Still I went. Hoping tomorrow I'll feel springier.

Morning hips, and welcome. Also a first time marathoner here so am finding the thread very motivational!

I uses sis gels and haven't had any unfortunate side effects yet

Went out for a quick 5k at lunchtime after yesterday's long run, and ended up running my fastest 1mile ever at 8.16!! Not sure that'll ever happen again, some days are just easier than others. Have so much respect for those of you that can run that pace all the time.

Just reporting running activity........and I've definitely been hindered by PMT this week - does anyone else get this? I lose all motivation and the "force yourself out" feeling is increased 10 fold.

Buuuut I did bikram yoga on Friday and my long run yesterday (12 miles at good pace) and so only missed my short run on Friday. And, I.Am.Not.Beating.Self.Up.About.It.

PMT nearly over and will be back on it this week.

I will have to start with the gels soon so I read the info with interest. I'd prefer not to vom as I'm running to be honest.

hhmmnn.. maybe i need to try high5s then

it's not funny

morning, hips

i'm a novice too, we can be 'fools' together, as the furthest race i've done is 10k (did one yesterday) but up until now, longest freedom run is 7 miles.

as long as you're on a training plan, and don't push yourself too far too soon, i don't see why you (we ) won't complete the distance. We won't be on the podium for fastest times, but we'll do it!

I've been experimenting with carb gels, and they don't half make me fart a few hours after - is this common or am on the wrong-for-me type

Am I too late to jump on the spring marathon wagon?

Some really impressive times and distances on this thread. Sorry to hear of those of you with injuries, speedy recovery I hope!

Doing London (26th April) and have just finished week 3 of my programme. Am a complete novice runner, only started in August last year and ran my first 10k in October. Wondering how foolish I have been sighing up for a marathon when longest distance I have run is 7 miles! Any inspirational stories to keep me motivated?

Well done everyone who has run today, you all are so motivated, it's inspring.
I ran 9 and the last 2 were slow and tough, but we got there. A particularly tough hill on mile 8, never good, but I live at the top of a hill, so three is really no way to avoid them.

Came home, collapsed, ate, showered and collapsed some more.
Have just got up and done all my rehab exercises and the dreaded instrument of torches that is the foam roller. I really do detest that thing more than is reasonable to dislike an inanimate object.

Enjoy your Sunday evenings folks.
Work in the morning ??

well done runners. Mitchy I have a power cap that I love - it's a baseball cap with the head torch concealed under the peak lighting up the road ahead. I also have a noxgear for when it's dark - it's a neon changing colour holster type thingermie with an additional torch in the centre front and back - it's great save that everyone wants to ask me about it! ( great for finding your kids at a festival etc too).
So I had a rest day yesterday and I planned to have one today too but mentally I just couldn't deal with it so I've been for an early swim and then hit the supermarket and am now blitzing a long over due house clean. I was laughing at myself though as despite having run plenty (for me) and my farthest run to date on Friday I was feeling pangs of envy at those I saw enjoying their Sunday morning runs! It is SO tempting but I know I need to allow the two running recovery days or Injury is inevitable. Friday's run was long AND hilly so I need to make this weeks short runs easy and let my body make its adaptations etc. my right glute is a teensy bit twinge-y so I think flat runs this week. There is ALWAYS something - sore knee, tugging hamstring, tight calves...I wonder sometimes if I'll ever actually run without something niggling somewhere. And I don't know whether to make Friday's run longer again or drop it to a mile less to allow for a better recovery.... Hmmm ( maybe it's the thought of what wouldbe an 18 miler vs a 15 that fills me with dread...) it's TIME consuming as even when you've finished the run you have to stretch, ice, roller, shower and eat. Then boom you get the kids from school! And suddenly your whole day has been taken up with just running!!!!! Why am I doing it??!!! ??
Pootle glad you are being sensible and icing. The miracle of consistent icing is not to be underestimated!
Glad your hips ok innocence.
I WILL do core exercises tonight. Yes I WILL!!!! Cough...

Ah sometimes you need a good rest Mitchy! I know what you mean about the dark - I'm fortunate in that I can go out a bit later on Sundays, but I had to squeeze an evening run in during the week and just ended up doing 3 laps of the school run where the roads are well lit!! Ok for 4 miles but not very motivating for 10+!!

I did my 9. Averaged 10.10 min miles which is faster than I'd planned. I started slow and got quicker without realising it. My marathon pace will def be between 10.30 and 11 min miles for a very good chunk of it though as I feel my strongest at a slow pace, particularly when contemplating 26 miles!!

Good luck for everyone else running today.