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London Marathoners 2018

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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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LoudestRoar · 15/12/2017 13:33

9 miles in the bag! New route, including one of the biggest hills in our area. I did it 5 minutes faster than last time, so very happy. Think my legs may hate me tomorrow though...

Madbee · 12/12/2017 21:29

Woohoo, well done Loudestroar!

LoudestRoar · 12/12/2017 21:07

Done it, and got a pb as well!!

Madbee · 12/12/2017 17:01

It's my DD scuppering my mileage at the moment - she's gone on a bottle strike so can't leave her for more than about 90mins or she goes mad on DH. Makes him feel really bad and puts a spanner in my long runs, the little pest!

I'm hoping to get out with a friend for about 10 at the weekend, don't think I'll get much opportunity the rest of the week either Sad

Theonlyoneiknow · 12/12/2017 12:47

It is hard isn't it @loudestroar. These icy pavements/roads are really scuppering me building up the miles. I'm reluctant to run outside just now as just recovering from 5 months off due to an injury so am being super cautious

LoudestRoar · 12/12/2017 07:47

Missing-running mojo. Last seen at the 9 mile mark of my last run....
Don't know if it's the cold weather, or tiredness glares at ds2 but I just can't be arsed. It's so busy, and I'm finding it hard to find the time and energy to do my runs. I need to do 4.5 miles today, and just don't want to. It's cold and icy here, so I don't want to do a buggy run, so will need to treadmill it tonight. Please give me a nudge later.....

LoudestRoar · 10/12/2017 20:06

Snow and a hang over stopped me today. However, I did go out for a mile, dragging my 5 year old in a sled, so think I can be let off Grin

Theonlyoneiknow · 10/12/2017 17:39

Ice scuppered me building up the miles arfhhhhhhhh so did a warm up and 12 x 60 sec sprints on the treadmill instead. Gah!

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PickleSarnie · 10/12/2017 16:20

Welcome madbee!

Hope everyone's had a fab weekend. I was planning long run today but have got stinking cold and there's been 4 inches of snow. So those plans have been scuppered and I'm currently eating pretzels and drinking gin. Which definitely isn't on my plan. Whoops.

Hopefully this is just a temporary blip and the cold buggers off soon and I'll get back on it .

How has everyone else been?

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Madbee · 09/12/2017 20:51

Can I join you all? Been marathoning for a few years but Im only just getting back into it after having a baby. Still intending to do London, but I'm not going to be up to doing my usual training plan, so would be great to hear what everyone else is doing...

hatty44 · 08/12/2017 18:34

I only managed 45 mins run as had a mega busy day but my plan is going to be all over the place over Christmas holidays anyway. I just want to keep going as much as I can to keep fitness up and then in the New Year really begin to rack the miles up

LoudestRoar · 08/12/2017 13:31

I've done tgat far too often Thursday
I've downloaded a new app called Relive, it plots your run as a 3d map, which sounds good. Will try it out on Sunday.

ThursdayLastWeek · 08/12/2017 12:58

Everyone has shitty runs now and again. Learning to chalk them up to experience has been one of the most frustrating things I’ve done since starting to run. Not as bad as forgetting to unpause the garmin though Grin

Theonlyoneiknow · 08/12/2017 12:21

Don't worry @LoudestRoar - you got out today and went running, that's what matters. You could have taken the easy option and done nothing but you didn't. All minutes on your feet count and increasing your distance in small increments will help to avoid injury.

I was fortunate enough to get a ballot place in London in 2016. There is nothing that can quite prepare you for the vast number of people running, the amazing atmosphere and the personal messages that people are carrying with them as they run. Crossing the finishing line was hugely emotional as it isn't just all about the day but all those hours of training and running that has been put in during the previous months. Definitely get your name printed on your running top!

LoudestRoar · 08/12/2017 12:00

Just back. 5k in 39.49. Bit worried by how hard I found it, seeing as it's the shortest distance I've had to run in a long time. Hoping it was just my brain playing tricks on me. 4.5 miles on Sunday....

LoudestRoar · 07/12/2017 20:37

Welcome Theonlyoneiknow Wow Boston, that's amazing! Any tips for newbies?
I did a Hiit class today in a hall. It was 1 that you took you kids to, and just let them wander around. Except 16 month old ds only wanted to be held, so I spent a lot of the time doing lunges while holding him.
Planning on 3 miles tomorrow, which is on the plan for Saturday, but we are out all day. I'm going to really go for it, so I can see how much I've improved.

Theonlyoneiknow · 07/12/2017 18:42

Hi All, can I join in? I'm not doing London but Boston USA (the week before). I did London in 2016 and Manchester in 2017. Have been on the running injury bench for 5 months which has sucked big time so having to start back from the beginning and reassess all my goals. Be good to have support during the winter training!

hatty44 · 07/12/2017 18:33

I have finally written my training plan!
Have done a short run, intervals and circuits this week. Long run of an hour tomorrow. Still seem quite a way behind you guys but hopefully should be enough time to build up by april

ThursdayLastWeek · 07/12/2017 16:30

Ran the furthest I have ever run yesterday, 13.75 miles. It was hard, but my recovery time is getting shorter - I was physically very tired and achy yesterday afternoon/evening but a foam roller session and good nights sleep and I feel great today.

Shame about the blisters on my left foot though.

Hope everyone’s ok?

ThursdayLastWeek · 07/12/2017 16:28

gods and gonads Grin

LoudestRoar · 06/12/2017 14:00

4.5 miles was on the plan, was going to do it as a walk, but a mixture of giving blood and littlest ds up half the night meant I gave up 1.5 miles in.

LoveAGoodToddlerTantrum · 05/12/2017 21:58

It might just be me farine but I have no stamina for running when I'm on my period (not that i ever feel perky on a run!)

LoudestRoar · 04/12/2017 19:29

I'm skipping today. I'm going to do it thursday, but may do it as a walk with my son in his buggy.

farine · 04/12/2017 18:37

I think you should be ok 24 hours after giving blood and that's probably better than doing a hard run the day after the long run?

LoudestRoar · 04/12/2017 16:41

Extra brownie points to you farine so much harder when your hearts not in it.
I need help, I really don't know when to run this week! I completed 9 miles on Sunday, my longest distance to date.
Marathon plan for this week is as follows...
Wed-4.5 miles, Sat - 3 miles Sun 4.5 miles.
However, I'm giving blood tomorrow evening. So, do I stick with the original plan, and do 4.5 miles 24 hours after giving blood, or should I fit the 4.5 mile in today (legs currently feel tired from Saturday) or maybe Thursday? Or just skip that run, and start again on Saturday?