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KittyandTeal · 11/10/2016 08:41

As the ballot spaces start being allocated I thought I'd start a thread for those of us lucky enough to get a space.

I was rejected through the ballot but I have had a charity space since June so I'm running (and raising £1400) I've been training for a half so I can get the distance under my belt. Im up to 11 miles now in just over 2 hours. I'm slow but getting there. I'd like to get in under 5 hours but I'm happy to just be running it.

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emummy · 12/02/2017 11:03

Sounds fine Super.
Well done Elba, what a great boost to your training.
14 miles done this morning. Lovely morning, great run on quiet country roads then back along the riverside path. Got my feet wet again, so cold! Feeling happy now but next week is 16 miles, I've never gone past 15 so it will be interesting!

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KittyandTeal · 11/02/2017 20:37

That's pretty much my plan super. I was on the vlm plan but a running coach advised I swapped the speed work for another mid length run.

My longest so far has been 10miles. I've got a dip week coming up with a 5 then up to 12 after that. My pace sounds similar to yours too.

Well done Elba. That's not slow at all. My half time was 2:18 and that was at race pace! I cannot for the life of me get the hold of negative splits. I think it's a psychology thing for me. I might keep trying though as I tend to go out too quickly.

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SuperSange · 11/02/2017 19:54

I'm a little worried about my progress. I can run 3x a week. Run one is a quick 2 miles, an hour rest, then a quick 3 miles back. Run two is a steady 4-6 miles with local mates. These done really vary. Run 3 is my long run and is currently 10 miles, increasing by 2 miles a week approximately. Longest run is 20, 3 weeks before vlm, then taper. My comfortable pace is 12.5-13 min miles. I can plod on for ages at that. Does it sound ok as a plan?

Elba84 · 11/02/2017 19:34

Excellent news chocolate! Glad your feeling more positive!

I did 12 miles today- furthest I've ever run in my life. Took 2 hrs 14 so probably quite slow but I don't care! Tried out the negative split recommended earlier in the thread, and it worked well- started at 11.25 ish/mile, finished on 10.40 with the fastest split of 10.20 at mile 10. But those first 'easy' 6 miles felt so monotonous! It's given me an big confidence boost, I felt more like a 'proper' runner. And very pleased that I have finally found an easy pace that doesn't equal walking!! Had a big grin on my face ever since I got back!

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KittyandTeal · 11/02/2017 16:29

Woohoo. Brilliant news chocolate. Goes to show what rest can do.

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emummy · 11/02/2017 16:24

Brilliant chocolate! I hope the rest of training goes more smoothly!
Chilly wee run for me this morning, I do feel quite tired, mostly because dh was working away all last week. Next week he's away again & the children are off so probably won't run till Wednesday night. Not amused! Looking forward to tomorrow's 14 miles though.

chocolatepastry · 11/02/2017 16:18

8 miles and NO PAIN!!! First run since 5th Jan which didn't result in aches or pain! My fitness has dropped a bit- was tired after the 8 where I wouldn't have been three weeks ago, but got plenty of time to get that back so feeling positive now-finally.

Grin

Rest is magic people!

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KittyandTeal · 11/02/2017 12:31

Oliver it's a horrid one. If it makes you feel better I got ill last Wednesday. I ignored it and did 8 miles, then a zumbathon and a bust wknd. Then I ran 10 miles and wiped myself out.

I've tested Tuesday onwards and I feel like I'm getting better. I'm going to attempt my 5 miles on Monday.

I reckon if you rest properly now it won't be too long before you're better. I've managed to drag it out my ignoring it!

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oliversax · 10/02/2017 21:41

I'm in the chesty cough club and have spent a good couple of days searching Google to try and justify going out to run with a bad chest, funnily enough all the advice points to staying home. Feeling frustrated but know rest is the right thing.

Well done snowy & windy runners. I feel a bit of a failure for missing this week. Plenty of time to bounce back (hopes).

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KittyandTeal · 10/02/2017 14:44

Thanks chocolate. Atm i think I'm feeling better-ish for now. Felt like I was a bit better this morning. I'm planning a relaxing weekend and then a 5 miler on Monday (unless it snows tmrw in which case I might have to do a gentle couple of miles.

Fingers crossed for your run chocolate. I get the impression there is a fair a,punt of wiggle room on the plans s long as you're at a certain level of fitness already.

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chocolatepastry · 10/02/2017 14:01

No chance snow here (rubbish south coast- never get any!) but it is very cold and miserable.

I'm planning to attempt a run tomorrow...! Been looking at the training plans and I can easily get back on track despite all my missed runs as I was a bit ahead on mileage before injury so feeling confident about that... but only if the ankle/heel is better. It's pain-free when I'm walking (and jogging to school when I was late for pick up!!) so fingers, toes, legs, arms and eyes crossed!!

Kitty, hope you feel better soon, but don't rush back- you can afford to miss more than you think I reckon- and same for Pickle, worth getting fully better first.

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KittyandTeal · 10/02/2017 13:48

Pickle I think that may well be me on Monday.

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PickleSarnie · 10/02/2017 10:28

I love running in freezing cold weather. The canal freezes over and it's so pretty and quiet. It's attempting to snow here but just a few half arsed flakes.

Just been to the gym to attempt running for the first time in a week. Didn't go well. Still wheezing like a 90 year old chain smoker. Did a really slow 40 minutes. Probably would have been overtaken by actual 90 year old chain smokers had I been outside. Getting really stressed about it now.

MaidOfStars · 10/02/2017 09:56

Yeah, you weird!

Blissful rest day today. No exercise whatsoever, other than daily steps (maybe 25k).

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KittyandTeal · 10/02/2017 08:34

Well done maid. I'm actually jealous of your freezing run. That's a bit twisted!

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MaidOfStars · 09/02/2017 18:19

Made it. 10.5k, just over an hour. Nice easy pace, freezing face Grin

elba I can run in rain and cold, but I hate hate hate running in wind. Even on a nice summer day, bright skies etc, if it's windy, I hate it.

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KittyandTeal · 09/02/2017 17:31

Elba that is hardcore! Hope your back feels better soon. My sensible head says rest it and catch up later (can still do it on 16-18 miles) but then I've been running on a dodgy ankle (with advice from a coach) so I'm the last one to listen to my own advice!

Maid good luck, you are about o join elbas hardcore runners club!

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MaidOfStars · 09/02/2017 16:37

Right, I have over knee socks under running socks and thermal leggings, two layers of vests (why today did I not pack a long-sleeved bottom layer?), a long-sleeved hooded top, a head tube, a head band, two pairs of gloves.

Elba84 · 09/02/2017 15:57

No snowy runs here (south cost) but I did my 10 miles in gale force winds and driving rain. Felt hardcore afterwards! Go for it I say, and look forward to the endorphin rush and sense of pride after!

My backs really playing up again Sad But I've never run further than 10 miles and times running out. Not sure what I'm going to do- sensible thing would probably be to take a break but I don't want to!!!

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KittyandTeal · 09/02/2017 15:51

I really want a snow run. Do it (or is it a long one)

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emummy · 09/02/2017 15:49

Had a run in the snow this morning, felt like a real tough runner! Go for it Maid

MaidOfStars · 09/02/2017 15:43

Oh god, I'm supposed to go running and it's snowing. Fucking snowing.

#nesh

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KittyandTeal · 09/02/2017 12:31

There is. I've just looked at my plan with a slightly panicked face and dh has just gone 'yeah but move this here, do that then, skip that one and you're back on track' I feel better (mentally) now.

I have a 4yo at preschool, a husband who is a pc in schools and I'm a teacher (eyes and ks1) so I've got no chance in terms of keeping germs at bay. I usually have a cast iron immune system but I think the longer runs are asking their toll.

In terestingly, after the meet the experts day I have been thinking I'm probably not eating enough but treating myself on run days with a cookie or cake etc. I'm looking at my diet again and adding in small snacks of fruits and nuts and trying to up my protien. I'm not cutting treat or sugar out but adding some more good stuff in. Need to be a bit moe sensible and see food as fuel rather than calories now.

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chocolatepastry · 09/02/2017 09:18

God don't emummy- 2 of my 3 kids have had a feverish cold thing so fully expecting to get that just as my ankle is better!! (Tho least we know colds and viruses go away!)

Loads of time left (I keep repeating myself in a slightly panicky tone) Confused

emummy · 08/02/2017 22:36

Oh dear, it's like a hospital around here! I do hope you all feel better soon, get the fluids and healthy foods in, rest, rest and rest some more then you can all get out there again. Thinking of investing in a face mask, no germs here please! Although with 3 children, it's only a matter of time...