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PickleSarnie · 05/10/2017 12:00

Hi,

As the ballot results come out, thought I'd start a thread to discuss training plans and share the pain of getting up at stupid o'clock on a winter morning to get long runs done.

I was supposed to run in 2017 but my knee went kaput. Physio reckons it was just runners knee and said I needed to strengthen quads, glutes and core muscles (that are shot to pieces following two large babies) So I deferred my place until 2018.

I'm doing 30 Day Ab Challenge each night (made more challenging by husband "hilariously" making childish trump noises every time I sit up Hmm ) and mixing running up with Spinning and strength training at the gym .

Put loads of weight on while knee was knackered. Which is going to be the opposite of helpful for it so am on a diet to try and lose at least 2 stones (almost half way there now though)

Anyone found a decent 6 month training plan?

Xx

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PickleSarnie · 29/12/2017 17:10

Hope your hands are okay now btw. I've started getting raynauds again after now having it in ages. I literally step outside and my fingers go white and waxy instantly. I have gloves for running with but I always get too hot after a few minutes and have to run with gloves stuffed in pants. Can't find a happy medium!

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PickleSarnie · 29/12/2017 17:07

Well done theonlyone! The only exercise I got today was walking to sweaty betty to buy yet another pair of zero gravity leggings. 50% off plus another 10% for being on their mailing list or something like that. So £42 in the end for £95 leggings (Although would never buy them at full price!) I luvs them.....

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Theonlyoneiknow · 29/12/2017 16:07

Well done @loudestroar!!!! I did 11 miles today it was baltic and icy and not very nice at all. My raynards came back in my hands. OUCH

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PickleSarnie · 28/12/2017 17:48

Bloody well done Loudest That's awesome. Totally putting me to shame. I've been crap over Christmas. Feel so sluggish from too much food, sitting and Gin. Actually looking forward to Jan 1st and the start of proper plan following. Although going to try a longish run on Sat and/or Sunday. Those leggings are awesome!

Hope you feel better soon Mater

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LoudestRoar · 28/12/2017 17:13

I've just completed 11 miles for the first time ever!! Bit scary that even if I run twice that, I'll still have 4 and a bit miles to go, but feeling very sore very proud right now

LoudestRoar · 27/12/2017 08:06

Agree with only rest up till you feel better.
Its my first marathon too, also my first half as I'm going from a non runner to a marathon runner in 6 months-eekkkkk!
I'll be jeffing though (regular run/walk intervals) When you're better, may be worth giving this method a go to ease yourself back into it.
Did anyone else get lots of running goodies for Christmas? Lots of leggings (including my amazing tikiboo ones-see pic attached!) running tops, a funky new water belt, and chaffing cream Grin
Tried new leggings and belt for a 4.5 mile run yesterday. Dh and I are off to the inlaws today by the sea. I'm due another 4.5 Friday, then 8.5 on Sunday, but will swap them around, so we can both run together while we have baby sitters.

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Theonlyoneiknow · 26/12/2017 22:01

There is still plenty time @matermatella recover properly before you start training again. I had a ballot place for VLM so didnt have to fundraise but had recently lost a family member to MND and wanted to do something. I managed to raise £2500 although didn't have a set amount I had to reach. You can do it! Set up your Just Giving page and sell yourself you will be fine!! I did a sprint intervals session on the treadmill earlier - bitterly cold and icy here

MaterMetella · 26/12/2017 21:48

@loudestroar - never done a marathon before! Eek! I've done several halves and always promise myself immediately thereafter that I definitely won't do a marathon as a half is enough but here I am anyway Confused.

@theonlyoneiknow - yes £3k. Double eek! Encouraged by what you say about VLM and attracting more sponsorship as an iconic event.

Still bed bound with flu and lacking the energy to go up and down stairs so writing the above feels v optimistic indeed.....

Theonlyoneiknow · 25/12/2017 19:34

@Matermatella I found people very generous when it came to sponsorship for VLM - probably as it is such a mega iconic event. Do you have a minimum you have to raise?

LoudestRoar · 24/12/2017 22:54

Hi and welcome MaterMetella have you run a marathon before? Hope you feel better soon, horrible to be ill over Christmas

MaterMetella · 24/12/2017 21:02

May I join? I have a London marathon charity place (am not sure whether the training or fundraising is more daunting 😕). Currently in bed with flu but am at about 10 miles and will ramp up in NY. 🏃‍♀️

LoudestRoar · 24/12/2017 20:30

Well done everyone!
Theonly the weather would have affected you, so when the weather improves, it will hopefully make it not so bad.
Merry Christmas everyone! I'll be out Boxing Day, so see you then.

LoveAGoodToddlerTantrum · 24/12/2017 18:46

Managed 7.5 miles today and yesterday shaved a minute off today might be the gin and tonic I had with lunch. Merry Christmas everyone

Theonlyoneiknow · 24/12/2017 15:31

12.5km done in the fog and rain. Felt like a right slog!! The thought of being marathon ready feels way out of reach just now

LoudestRoar · 24/12/2017 10:08

8.5 miles done! Running next boxing day. Now to relax

Theonlyoneiknow · 21/12/2017 21:26

Well done @picklesarnie. Good luck with getting a run in tomorrow @theloudestroar! My hamstring feels tight so will be on the foam roller tonight as would like to squeeze a run in tomorrow

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PickleSarnie · 21/12/2017 14:59

Made it to the gym at last! 4 miles down. Hopefully if I can keep things ticking over until Jan and really get stuck in then.

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LoudestRoar · 20/12/2017 19:55

Well done theonly I'm due 4.5 miles on friday, but will need to do it tomorrow, as I'm out all day. I'm also doing a Hiit class in the morning, so may only do a couple of miles instead of 4.5. Then 8.5 due on Christmas Eve...

Theonlyoneiknow · 20/12/2017 19:29

9.5 miles done today. First time i have been able to get outside in 2 weeks with all the ice. I am struggling after being injured for 5 months and what was an easy pace before feels hard! Must not get demotivated! Life is crazy busy but need to prioritise these long runs to reset my head too!

LoudestRoar · 20/12/2017 18:01

Oh no PickleSarnie it's so frustrating when life gets in the way of running. Don't panic too much though, from what I've seen, it's ok to start training in January, so see how you go, but start afresh in Jan.

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PickleSarnie · 20/12/2017 17:59

FFS, I put my gym stuff on thinking I'd manage a quick half hour on the treadmill at least at lunch. But work is an absolute nightmare. Our nanny is sick so I had to pick the kids up and they've been plonked in front of the telly with freezer tapas aka beige stuff for tea whilst i try (and fail) finishing work off before Christmas. Husband out tonight so can't even go when he gets home. Definitely going to get a run in tomorrow and Friday. And buy a lottery ticket so that work doesn't need to ruin my plans again!!

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LoudestRoar · 20/12/2017 09:54

PickleSarnie have you got time today? If so, get running! I skipped a run, so forced myself last night. I broke it down into stages, so 1.5 miles to start. Then I figured I may as well do 5k. Then I figured it was only 2 more k to complete the distance on my plan.
I expect you to report back later saying you've done it, and your basking in the smuh post run glow

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PickleSarnie · 20/12/2017 07:47

Well done loudest - can some of your running mojo rub off on me please?! I have really lost oomph. The last week and a half with it's combination of snow, ice and Christmas parties and ridiculously busy work means that I've barely run at all. Keep trying to convince myself that a small blip is fine but I really need to get arse in gear.

Off to see if I can find some motivation down the side of the sofa......

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LoudestRoar · 19/12/2017 22:08

4.5 miles done. Really didn't want to as it was on the treadmill, but I got it out the way.
Hows everyone else doing, and how are your plans looking over the festive period? I've got 9 miles planed for Christmas Eve, 4.5 on boxing day, and 9 on New Years Eve...

Madbee · 16/12/2017 12:04

You're properly on it there Loudestroar Smile

I managed 10 with my friend this morning, yippee! Enjoyed it too. She stopped me pushing myself too hard so I got to the end feeling reasonably ok which was nice!