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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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farine · 04/12/2017 15:34

That's a great result tantrum!
I did just over 8 miles on Sunday. I'd had a patchy week with work commitments meaning I only did one run during the week and my period started yesterday too.

It was a horrible 8 miles, my calves screamed for the first two miles and I swear I could have power walked quicker at times! But then I switched mentally and realised it's tough training sessions like this that prepare you for the marathon, that it's just as much about training your mind as it is about training your body. So I wanted to quit at 3 miles in but I stuck at it and was really proud of myself

Just need to apply that discipline to food and wine now!

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PickleSarnie · 04/12/2017 09:37

Wow. Bloody well done Tantrum ! And well done Loudest. Awesome running.
I'm a bit frustrated at myself because didn't get up early enough for a long run on Sunday. But made sure I got the most out of the hour I had by doing speed intervals or whatever they're called. Tempo runs? Anyhoo, really beginning to notice an improvement. My easy pace is faster than it was before. And my legs seem to be capable of moving quicker. I'll never be giving Mo Farah a run for his money but I'm quite chuffed with myself.

I've just realised that 16 weeks before the big day is January 1st! Probably a good excuse to have an early night on Hogmanay.

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LoudestRoar · 04/12/2017 07:43

tantrum amazing job! If it was hilly, you worked a lot harder than if it was flat, which London mostly is. You'll smash it!!

LoveAGoodToddlerTantrum · 03/12/2017 21:00

Did 16.7 very hilly miles am completely shattered. Only managed two runs this week so felt like I had to go big. Still have no idea how ill carry on for another nearly 10 argh!

LoudestRoar · 02/12/2017 16:21

I did 9 miles today! I'm exhausted Grin

MrsStrauli · 02/12/2017 10:17

Thanks for the warm welcome!

I'm currently reading all the marathon books :), 'carb loading' (I basically always am...haha) and while in Latvia I plan to cross country ski and ice skate (too cold for running I think!).

If you guys are doing long runs this weekend have excellent ones.

Also, I read a lovely book (free on Kindle unlimited) called Yes You Can Go the Distance...very encouraging and some good tips I hadn't seen anywhere else :)

timshortfforthalia · 01/12/2017 15:10

Aw shucks, I was thinking of getting the 235, but if it doesn't connect to God or to gonads, I might be tempted with a suunto or the flashy new fit bit instead Grin

Good luck all you marathoners. I didn't get a london place and can't find motivation for a different marathon but am still following your thread. Especially the info about running watches...

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PickleSarnie · 01/12/2017 15:06

FFS. GPS and Glonass. Not God (its not THAT clever and certainly no gonads) I need to stop trying to multi task and pay attention before I press post

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PickleSarnie · 01/12/2017 15:05

^^where I work not wheeled I work!

The forerunner 235 connects to god and gonads so is super fast

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PickleSarnie · 01/12/2017 15:02

Welcome hatti and MrsStrauli!

I was supposed to go for long run today but the ground was frozen and I looked like bambi on ice so went to the gym instead.

First time of using my Garmin on the treadmill and it's actually pretty accurate so think will use it for every run - indoor and out just to track my runs.

I had a Garmin forerunner 10. Which is the most basic model. Does the job. But wasn't great at finding satellites in central London wheeled I worked. So now I have the forerunner 235 and I love it. Uploads via Bluetooth to my phone. Has a built in heart rate monitor and, as I've just discovered, also works on the treadmill! Totally recommend it. Not cheap but not as expensive as some

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LoudestRoar · 01/12/2017 13:11

Congratulations MrsStrauli When is Berlin? I use a Tom Tom, which I love. They are worth the money, help so much with my pacing.

MrsStrauli · 01/12/2017 11:41

P.s. Do you use a garmin or similar...I'm just wondering if they're worth the £££!

MrsStrauli · 01/12/2017 11:38

Hi ladies,

Another friendly mumsnetter sent me in this direction because yesterday I got a place (highly unexpectedly!!) in the Berlin Marathon 2018.

I entered on a whim and, though I am fairly fit, have very little distance running experience (a few years ago I got up to 12 miles before getting injured training for same race).

Anyhow! Happy there are some other people training/putting yourselves through utter hell and hope you won't mind a Berlin Marathon interloper!

hatty44 · 29/11/2017 22:38

I'm doing London too but planning to do a 12-14 week training programme as I get so bored if I start long runs too early.
I think this thread may help me get myself into a routine finally and get properly into training

LoudestRoar · 29/11/2017 18:21

I'm having to completely re jig my planned runs this week. Skipped my 4.5 miles yesterday. I'm going to do a shorter run tomorrow, instead of friday, and doing my 9 miles in Saturday instead on Sunday. I'll get back to normal the week after..

LoudestRoar · 28/11/2017 13:25

Of course hatty welcome ! What marathon are you doing?

hatty44 · 28/11/2017 10:20

Can I join please?
Not got as far as you lot with training ( not actually started yet 😳) but I do run 3-4 miles couple times a week just need to start upping th miles

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PickleSarnie · 28/11/2017 10:15

Get well soon Loudest - don't try to get back in it before your all better. They say if it's above the neck e.g. headache, congestion etc then it's fine to keep exercising but if it's below the neck e.g. wheeziness, tight chest, dodgy stomach then rest up. Obvs am not medically qualified (unless that first aid badge at guides 25 years ago counts! Grin )

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LoudestRoar · 28/11/2017 07:44

I'm on the sicky sofa today. 4.5 miles on the plan, but very disappointed to be logging a rest day instead, even if it is the sensible thing to do. Hopefully I'll shake this virus, and can go out tomorrow ....

LoudestRoar · 26/11/2017 21:23

Roast lamb was delicious. I have my furthest run so far next weekend. It should be 8.5 miles, but my running loop is 4.5, so it will be 9 miles. I'm having to do it a day early as well, as dh is working Sunday. I'm already nervous....

Kiwikiss1 · 26/11/2017 20:40

Sunday is my long run day. 8 miles tonight. Signed up for my first half on 23rd December. I have chickened out of two previously but feel ready now. Not sure if I will make the 3 hour cut off TBH but really want to conquer a half before the end of the year x.

farine · 26/11/2017 19:52

Mmmm roast lamb, hope it was tasty. I popped the chicken in the over before I went out, perfect timing for this length of run but as I get into longer run I'll need to rethink plans! Get out earlier and get DH to do lunch.

He was very good and took little one out so I could have a siesta. Defo feeling it this evening though. Legs are tired.

LoudestRoar · 26/11/2017 14:28

farine long run here too, 6.5 miles. I'm buzzing as I got a 5 and 10k PB. I'd love a siesta, but 16 month old ds will have other ideas. DH is cooking roast lamb, so that will make up for everything...

farine · 26/11/2017 13:58

Is Sunday everyone's long run day? I did 7.5 miles today. Took me 1.5Hours so really slow. But I guess it's meant to be a long slow run!

First two miles hurt a lot and I got terrible calf pain (again) which made me stop and stretch but after that I kind of found my groove. Was pacing using heart rate and stuck mainly around 140.

Still not stretching enough but think I might have a little siesta to help aid recovery Wink

LoudestRoar · 24/11/2017 19:49

4.5 miles in 58.20 on the treadmill, a new PB!

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