2015 Running Thread Part 6

Thanks for sharing all your stories everyone. You are all an inspiration to me and it is mainly this thread that got me started on running.

I am adding a rather pathetic 2x 2.5 miles since my post last week as I am a woman on the verge of a calf strain. I was away at the weekend so hill walked with the family and didn't find any time to run.

I realise that I will never make a long distance runner so I am concentrating on training for a sprint triathlon. I tried out my new tri top as it was so hot this morning. I am very pleased with it because it has pockets on the back and it didn't rub under my arm unlike my running vest.

Happy running everyone! New total is 1474.25

will be mooching along your southerly coast soon Anglaise from Carcassone to Cap Ferrat and will see what 'running' in the high 30s feels like

yes, thankfully! it has to stay in range for at least 3 months for everything to sort of repair itself and to put me back where I was before - I just wanted to know when I could expect to run more than 4 miles at a time without it feeling like 12-13 in terms of effort, fatigue, recovery etc, my 8 miles a week feels like 25-30

wonder what they will do about your bum tendons? any idea?

3 1 parkrun miles to add to the monthly total some amazing running reports from the weekend

I am also in the end of school vortex with both DCs finishing their respective schools.

DH is benched for at least 3 weeks with a bruised tendon and possible meniscus tear-he has to wait for the swelling to go down to see the extent of the damage.

Last queen I'm in Hong Kong. Lived here nearly 6 years now (and in Dubai before that). I have acclimatised somewhat, but still relieved when the temps start to drop (at least we have seasons, unlike Singapore). I had 2 late summer babies so was heavily pregnant twice in a HK summer and that was worse than running I must say. My cankles were a sight to behold.

Adding 5 from last night to make 1469.25. Bit disappointed as was sure I'd run a PB but was 1 minute out even though I really felt I'd "gone large". I did get a PB for one of the Strava segments though (one of the hills) which was a positive. Does anyone else use Strava? I quite like it to stalk my competitors see what other runners are doing but I reckon you could get obsessed with the segments and end up just racing them repeatedly tryingto get on the leaderboards.

am finding it slightly easier now it's warm!

1461.25 + 3 = 1464.25

Anglaise/Aggressive whereabouts are you based? Assume not the UK!

It is harder in the warm weather I agree but so far I've acclimatized somewhat and I am coping ok, I run 'easy',stop for a drink every few miles etc

Getting a bit exasperated with my other half who is suddenly warning me that the hot weather is DANGEROUS and I could easily over heat and DIE.
As if I can't tell when I'm too hot
Plus I run on a windy seafront, not the Sahara ?

Hi shovetheholly! I would say 6 weeks is very short, 10min miles isn't incredibly slow and 50lb is a lot to gain so give yourself a break!!! Give it a bit longer and be kinder to yourself, slow it down a bit you can always speed up later and I'm sure you will enjoy it more.

Now I have 3 AnnPerkins, I see how it can knacker you! All you need is a couple of them to have something going on and you're buggered! Hope it all settles down soon, my ds2 is starting school in sept too.

It wasn't too bad at 6.30am when I walked the dogs this morning but 21C at 8.30 when we came back from my mums this evening

Been a bit quiet from me!! 6.43 tonight. Much too warm for this nonsense
1453.65
Hope everyone is doing good!!

Oops, you are right emummy, Portsoy is in Aberdeenshire. We are staying in Moray and it isn't far away so I just assumed!
Thanks for the tips from you and runtothehills, we will definitely visit the ice cream shop and chippers. Bananas have been banned from Portsoy during the festival as they are bad luck for boats apparently, so I will have an ice cream instead of my customary post race banana
Happy hols to you and Neeko, hope you get some good running in

cinnamon I love the look of those races. I would love to do one but unfortunately live just too far away, I am in mid Scotland. There is a trail race I am looking at, the Antonine Wall one, it is in Oct but this year's date wasn't confirmed last time I checked and I'm just not sure if I'm up to it yet. Which one are you thinking of doing?

holly I also think 10 min miles are not slow! And you are running 5k three times a week already. On a c25k course it would take quite a while to build up to that. I second emummy's advice re taking it a bit more gradually. I hope you regain your runners high, I'm sure it will come with time.

Well done Ann on your race, Lilicat on running the whole 40 mins (but have you become a zombie yourself now if you were caught??) and Louey on keeping up the training despite everything
Sounds tough managing the epilepsy in the heat Lilicat, is there an air conditioned gym that would give you some sessions without having to pay for membership? Our local gym will sell 10 session tickets with no time expiry.

Slinking back in…

Haven't posted for a couple of weeks, this term is just brutal, and more so than usual with DS3 finishing nursery/starting school. There are so many events/meetings to go to and I'm trying to juggle everything with work and fitting in runs. To top it all, DS1 is going through a really tricky phase and DS3 has suddenly developed nightmares about things in his room and is waking up all hours this too will pass

Happy 40th Aggressive – the party sounds fab. Hope the hangover is easing. We will almost have HK temps here this week, although not the humidity. Should make it interesting running.

lilicat that sounds tough. I get headaches when it gets hotter but that's nothing compared to your problems. Running with your phone is a good idea and so is the wristband.

runtothehills well done on your first marathon distance. What's next on your bucket list?

shovetheholly I was also going to say that 10 min miles are not slow! Sounds like you need to slow down a bit – I'm sure you will get your mojo back soon.

Well done to anglaise, cinnamon, annperkins and anyone else who has been racing.

Have loads of miles to add to make up for lack of posts – 83.8 since 15th June. Marathon training is going to plan at the moment.

1444.22 with my miles and I'm not sure that anyone added in Neeko's 3 miles so that takes it to 1447.22

Happy birthday AggressiveBunting!

I love hearing about everyone's runs, you all can run for so far and so fast. It is really impressive and something for me to aim towards.

I am getting a bit pissed off with it things at the moment as the heat is proving a real problem, no matter how early I get up it is still hot to the point it is a bit risky for me (I am epileptic and over heating increases seizures).

I have 'find my iPhone' on so if I don't come home at least my husband can come out and find me but I would prefer it to cool down so it would be less of an issue. I possibly also need to get an epilepsy awareness wristband or something so I don't scare anyone if I collapse, I usually have a card in my purse but that doesn't help much when out running.

I started Zombies Run main game today after finishing Couch to 5k, the first story is 40 mins long and I managed to (slowly) jog the whole things but I wasn't able to speed up enough to escape the zombie attacks at the relevant bits. I am trying to focus on the fact I jogged the whole thing which a few weeks ago would never have happened.

well done all racers
Happy 40th AggressiveBunting

and just nice work everyone for keeping at it:o

1348.70
+
11.72 from me
=1360.42

Whoops! 1348.7

Hi everyone. Happy 40th Aggressive!

Well done on the fantastic race results cinnamon, anglaise, runtothehills.

Glad you managed a 'good' run GrumpyOldBiddy. It's great when you have one and you can't wait to go out again.

I did a 5k fun run yesterday. No accurate time because of a combination of me not paying attention at the finish line and the timer bloke getting all muddled up. Officially it was 32.25 but I had been standing chatting for at least 2 minutes. Had I known the course I might have worried a bit more about being prepared. There was a nasty hill and a strength-sapping muddy farmer's field followed by gravel drive, all of which had to be negotiated twice. I felt good though and really enjoyed it.

There was a 2k race for children which DS flatly refused to enter, or even watch. I will make a runner of him yet.

I can't say I'm looking forward to this week's runs. I'm not good in the hot weather. I have to go out tomorrow night but even at 9pm it's going to be around 26deg. I pity my DH more, though, he has to do karate training in a school hall with no aircon or blinds to keep the sun from streaming through the windows. And he's got sunburn.

Wow, runforthehills for you! Congrats to all of the other racers too, well done all.

Happy birthday, agressive &

Just a treadmill 3.3 from me today. I've decided to treadmill for a bit to reduce impact on my knee. I think the road running is a bit too much on it at the moment, even in short distances and I want to keep going so treadmill it is. Not quite the same but on the plus side, I can watch telly mid run .

1345.6

Short easy run this morning, start of hm training plan no.2. Hot too, glad I'm not down south. Take care all of you out running in the heat!
Congrats to the racers from this weekend,, didn't you do well!
family I think Portsoy is in Aberdeenshire, not Moray! We camped in Sandend a few years ago too, great part of the world. Hope you have a good time, and be sure to get ice cream from the Portsoy ice cream shop, I think there's only one! The fish & chips are nice too. We are going down to Fife on Saturday for our week's holiday, hoping to run on the coast path.
shove the holly 10 minute miles aren't that slow! Maybe you should do some shorter distances and do a combo of walk/run until you feel stronger. To do 3 miles 3 times a week after only 6 weeks, and when you have been so unwell and you are a bit heavier than before, is pretty good going, but maybe too much too soon? I think if you take it a bit easier and build up gradually you'll get there. The tripping may be because you were too tired. Take it easy, especially in this heat and be kind to yourself, you sound like you have had quite a bit to overcome.

1342.3

Can I ask some advice from ye seasoned and wise runners?

I am just starting to run again. I'm 37. I used to run a fair bit - never a champion runner or anything but committed. However, for the last 5 years, I've not been able to go because I've had an illness that got progressively worse until I could barely climb a flight of stairs at the end of last year. After a 5 year fight with my GP, I was finally referred to a consultant. This year, I had 3 minor operations from January to April, and I am now physically much better. However, the 5 years has taken away all of my fitness, and I'm also 50lb heavier than I was before (my BMI is now just over 25, it was 17.2. I used to eat like a horse, but I would run it all off).

I started running again six weeks ago, but I'm really struggling. I'm doing 3 miles at an incredibly slow pace (10 min miles) 3 times a week. I take rest intervals when I'm out ever mile or so. There is no good feeling of highness or lightness like I remember from before. My legs feel unbelievably heavy when I'm exercising, and I ache all the rest of the time. I'm SO tired. There are moments in the run where it feels like my brain and body are not properly synched - I just had one in woodland, and I didn't clear a tree root, and went hurtling over a small hill. No harm done - just bruised and scratched - but I am wondering, is this normal for a beginner? Have I just lost proprioception or is something else up? (I can't remember what it felt like when I took it up last time).

Oh and Happy Birthday Aggressive

Cinammon I missed your race too, congratulations

Aggressive you are so right about trying to leave something left at the end. My concern is that I feel the technical bits are the only bit I stand to take any advantage, I am not a road/flat runner and don't think it is my USP . I get much better placings and times on the hill runs than on the flatter trail ones, at least that should be good when I do the Ben Nevis Race in September .

Family we were up camping in Sandend near Portsoy a couple of weeks ago, lovely cliff walks, great for running. The Boat festival there is brilliant and it looks like you've chosen a good week for it. Good chipper and playpark for the kids along the road in Whitehills too. Your schools must have broken up a week before us. Enjoy!!

Oh yes, happy birthday AggressiveBunting!

Are you of these near you familygermsareok? They're quite pricey for 10k but lots from my canicross club are doing one in October so thinking of doing it too.