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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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KittyandTeal · 28/01/2017 14:16

Yep 4/5 of my runs are like that! Grim.

Well done for getting it done though

I've got 8 miles on Monday but may have to bin it off. My ankle is really sore after yesterday's tempo. Urgh. So annoying and stressful. My half training was hard, tiring and everything ached all the time but I didn't have any niggles or injuries. Why, now I have a charity space riding on it my body seems to be picking up injuries and weird pains all the time!

I've decided to try seeing a running coach for some biomechanics assessment, that way at least I can look at my weaknesses and start addressing them. I think I might have to have a dreaded rest for a little while though

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FaintlyBaffled · 28/01/2017 11:31

I have runs like that too elba
Fortunately the next one normally makes up for it Smile

Elba84 · 28/01/2017 11:18

Gah just did my 8 mile long run, just under 1 hr 30. Was looking forward to it, had some really good runs this week, back behaving well, pasta meal and an early night last night to prepare etc etc... I hated every minute of it! Was like running through treacle from the start, and I had absolutely no reserve at the end. I have a half marathon in 4 weeks and no idea where I will find those extra 5 miles!

Please tell me that you have runs like this and that this is just a bad day and not I sign that I really can't do this!!!

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KittyandTeal · 27/01/2017 18:01

Oh and thanks for that link. I'll def have a go

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KittyandTeal · 27/01/2017 18:01

Omg Oliver I'm the same. I cried watching it last year. I'm going to really struggle getting round with the emotions I think.

My friend ran Edinburgh and raised money for a cancer charity the year after she lost her Dad. She said she cried at every mile marker (and she's not a crier at all!)

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oliversax · 27/01/2017 07:19

That's great they may share your story kitty. I hope it raises awareness for your charity. I always feel so emotional watching the marathon on tv and can't quite believe I'm going to be running it this year.

My sister sent a link to me for strengthening exercises. They have a 30 day challenge that includes balance exercises that really work your ankle.

www.kinetic-revolution.com

I'm finding the bleak morning runs tough at the moment too. Warmth would be lovely but I'll settle for daylight.

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KittyandTeal · 26/01/2017 20:45

Yes, yes and yes again. I used to complain about the sun and humidity and now I wish it was like that! Brilliant half time chocolate.

My ankle is niggling, I have started some calve strength exercises. What ankle exercises have you been given if you don't mind me asking?

I'd like to try and run with a 5 hour pacer but I'll see closer to the time.

I've just been on the phone to London marathon media who are possibly interested in passing my story on to other media. Was a nice chat. She said they may or may not use it but anything to add publicity to my charity is great.

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emummy · 26/01/2017 16:57

It's the 2016 team on at the moment but I think they will continue. One of the 5 hour pacers posts on the forums. He's done London 30 times!

emummy · 26/01/2017 16:53

They do have pacers at London chocolate. Runners World supply them and they do several finish times and should be at all the starts. If you go to runners world.co.uk, then click on event and then pacing the London page comes up and they tell you about what times they do.

chocolatepastry · 26/01/2017 16:19

Hi all. Anyone else really looking forward to warmer weather?!

I did a half marathon last weekend in 2:10 which I was really pleased with. Really useful to run with a pacer- anyone know do they have them in London? How would it work with such a big race??

My ankle/heel still aches but seen a chiropractor now and got exercises to strengthen the ankle which should help, but she doesn't think it's anything serious which is great news.

Keep going everyone- in 3 months it'll all be over Shock

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KittyandTeal · 24/01/2017 08:16

Woohoo green. Brilliant news.

My 7 milers yesterday was good, I ran a flat route but it was so cold my eyelashes froze! My Achilles on both sides was sore for a while after but seems fine now. I hope it was a case of trail shoes on concrete rather than a sign of on going issues!

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oliversax · 24/01/2017 07:00

Great news Green good luck with the training.

Kitty your fundraising efforts sound amazing.

Hope everyone's Sunday & Monday long runs went well.

emummy · 23/01/2017 22:46

Hurray Green! Good luck!
Hope you made it through Sunday ok Kitty and managed your 7 miles today

Greenfingeredfun · 23/01/2017 21:43

I'm in!!!

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KittyandTeal · 22/01/2017 14:17

Fingers crossed for tmrw green.

I'm off for a 7 miler tmrw. Going to try a flat route as I don't often get to run on the flat, plus a little break from hills will benefit my ankle.

It's the anniversary of our dd2 being born, I desperately want to go out an run but it's a rest day, I did a killer Pilates yesterday and I know I need to rest but it's hard. Urgh.

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Greenfingeredfun · 21/01/2017 22:40

Oh wow! Well done you. I can't wait for Monday. Just to know one way or another. Really hope that Im offered a place, then I can seriously get motivated with training/fundraising. I feel in limbo at the moment!

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KittyandTeal · 21/01/2017 16:31

I have some cinema tickets from a local independent cinema, a hair cut and a free pass to a local forestry place. Plus some body shop bits, a flower from my florist friend and hopefully some chutney or chocolates from a local cafe

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Greenfingeredfun · 21/01/2017 08:43

Kitty they're lovely ideas, thank you! What kind of raffle prizes do you have lined up?

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KittyandTeal · 21/01/2017 07:49

That yoga looks good. I've got a Pilates/core/stretch session tonight.

Did my first fartlek run yesterday which was grim. I hate speedwork. My ankle held out well though.

Green you can definitely do it. Fundraising is tricky but do-able. I've arranged a raffle so anyone who sponsors me gets entered, arranged a zumbathon, sent my fundraising page out to all the parents at school and I've also arranged ribbons to remember lost babies, each with a name on. I know some people have sold their miles off and written names on their beats or skin, that seems popular. Arranging dinner parties or discos is another one. Oh and I'm getting all the kids at my school to run 100metres, all together it makes 26.2 miles!

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oliversax · 20/01/2017 19:38

Thanks for video Elba I definitely need to work on my strength more.

Fingers crossed Green. I'm not great on the fundraising side but hopefully someone can help.

I took a tumble on my morning run today. I tripped on rubbish left by the bin men! Nothing too serious, just grazes & bruises and a bit of embarrassment.

Greenfingeredfun · 20/01/2017 17:43

Also does anyone have any good fundraising ideas? I work at a very busy college

Greenfingeredfun · 20/01/2017 17:42

I'm on the reserve list to run for Keech Hospice. They emailed me yesterday to say that they're struggling (since before Xmas) to contact one of their runners. If they don't hear from them by 4.30 on Mon.. I think the place is mine. I'm running approx 15k a week. Am I being completely mad to think I could do it?

Elba84 · 19/01/2017 20:04
Elba84 · 19/01/2017 20:03

faintly I'm only on my first proper week of training after not running since December due to a flare up of an old back injury so am no further on than you. 26 miles feels totally overwhelming at the moment so I'm trying to break it down into smaller, shorter term goals.

kitty glad physio sorted you out!

Did 7.5k on tuesday which was quite sore, and 10k today which actually felt much more comfortable. So feeling cautiously optimistic. Have been religiously doing physio excercises, Pilates and yoga as often as possible. In hindsight I got carried away in October and November and built up mileage far too fast whilst ignoring strength/core/flexibility etc. Never mind. Forced to pace myself a bit at the moment, and take short walking breaks every 25 or so minutes otherwise my hip seizes up.

In case anyone's interested in anything yoga based, I found a really good warm up routine which I tried out today. Think it made quite a difference. Will post this first then attempt to post the link so I don't loose the whole post!

FaintlyBaffled · 18/01/2017 20:17

Thank you for the encouragement! Flowers
I actually had my induction at the gym today, the first time I've set foot in a gym for about twenty years! I'm going next week for my trainer to go through a plan with me which makes me feel slightly happier, and should also alleviate the monotony of running in the dark Hmm

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