London Marathoners 2018

I’m in Cornwall so I rarely need to run even in a frost (the occasional parkrun the exception). I just wear full leggings, and a slightly thicker long sleeved top. I get very uncomfortable wearing many layers and can’t bear to wear a hat or gloves so prefer one thicker layer. A buff is a useful thing to have as it can be scarf, head scarf or sweat band!

Can I ask what you all wear when it's cold please? Was frozen during my run yesterday, especially my hands and head. Think I'd look silly doing my run in my woollen hat though!

Oh and really thick chunky soups with loads of pulses seem to fill me up too- perfect for warming up too😄

Running plus freezing temps equals raging appetite I find! I'm interested in not piling on the pounds, Farine, too... I've been reading some stuff about increasing protein and fats and I do think that if I've had lots of eggs and full fat yoghurt etc, that helps fill me up( doesn't stop the craving for a whopping Danish pastry tho after a long run!)

Deep tissue massage didn't turn out to be deep tissue at all. Was going to interpret and explain I booked a deep tissue one but thought 'what the hell, I've 7 months of pain ahead, may as well enjoy a normal massage for once'. Have been stretching and rolling all evening to compensate!

Any tips on dieting when trying to train welcomed...

Managed 9.5 miles in the pitch black with my head torch tonight. It's so cold and windy here. I ran a big circle but felt like I ran into the wind the whole way round. 1 hr 29 but feel pooped.

Hello purple sounds like you’ve got loads of experience!

Well done everyine in the real long runs today. It’s was a good day for it down here, if a little windy!

I got over my hangover enough to run a very muddy 4 trail miles with my friend. It was our first run together in ages and I really enjoyed it. She’s been off running for a while so it was slower than I would normally run but that was probably a good thing.

I’m getting very well acquainted with my foam roller. It makes such a difference to my receivers after a long run.

I’m using my foam roller before and after a run if necessary ... tight quads!

farine I also aiming to lose a stone or so.... before my real training actually starts

Can I join? My friend and I had booked Brighton as a back up. We didn't tell anyone as our club has a ballot for club places in VMLM. I was one of the lucky ones and got a place this year. It will be my 1st marathon and have run just 1 half race before. Have run the distance a bit.

I am currently getting my fitness back up but need to lose 10kg I think. Also my foot has been a bit sore so trying to not get anxious. Have only run 5 mile this week. Usually run between 10-20 miles a week.

Posted a bit too soon.

Was also going to ask about diet. I seriously need to lose 1-1.5 stone to get back to where I was at this year's marathon.

Yes, I really do put on weight that quickly and easily!

My challenge is how do I cut back on calories and carbs when I'm training five days a week?

How did everyone's long runs go this morning. I did 6 miles and after the first two miles which I always find horrible it was ok. Really tired and sore though as also did a hard 5 miles yesterday. Just had a lovely snooze in bed and off for a deep tissue massage now to help prevent injuries! Wish I'd booked for a lovely aromatherapy one - can't remember the last time a massage was relaxing 😬😬

I meant *just did 15!

I am definitely not being blasé about it...

Can I join you? I've been following your thread. I started running in January and signed up to a 1/2 marathon in September which seemed an impossible challenge but now I've done 4 and reduced my time to 2 hours (and lost 3 stone along the way) I've just signed up to the Brighton marathon and am now getting big doubts as i have no running friends so could do with some motivation! I did 16.5 mile run last weekend and felt like hell afterwards

Just 15 tea?! That's amazing and a brilliant time.

Just 15 miles in 2 hours and 20 minutes... Found it very hard going in the cold and wind!

I did 4.5 miles this morning. When I got home, 5 year old ds asked to go out, so I did another mile. I'm shattered, and off for a post run fry up! I need to do something about my diet. I was doing slimming world, but couldn't have what I fancied after running, so I've stopped for now and will re visit after the marathon. However, I do need to stop eating crap!

Oh my goodness, all I had was a few ciders last night and I am so hungover this morning! I hope my friend doesn’t want to go fast when I meet her shortly!

I had a great parkrun this morning. It’s a new one and turned out to be much faster than my usual.

Don't be in awe at me, I'm super slow I'm not sure my plan of going from no running to a marathon is a good idea, but we will see. I feel a bit of a fraud to be honest
You'll be great though I'm sure. The only thing seeing me through at the moment is once I've done it, I never have to do it again, which seems to help..

Hi!
LoudestRoar, thank you😄 I'm in awe of all of you training with babies and little ones- buggy running sounds like a huge workout! I'll look at the Asics plan- thank you😀 The few I had a glance at either seemed for complete beginners or experienced marathoners so that one sounds good... I'm doing a very small local one in April- its apparently very quiet and lonely round the country roads so I'll have to conjure up images of crowd support and live music etc😂😂!

Eilidh127 I'm no expert, but as it's your first marathon, I'd be tempted to use a plan. My Asics is great, as it looks at your furthest run and time, and works out your plan from there.

thursday sounds like you're doing amazing! And 10k in under an hour is something I can only dream of, I'm lucky to get 7k in that time.
I find the buggy running really hard. DS is 2 2lb, so it's hard going. I ended up giving up yesterday 1 mile in, as it was so windy, and it wasn't fair on him. It's a shame, as the most I need to run during the week is 8 miles, so it would be nice to get them done while my eldest is in school.
I ended up redoing my 4.5 miles on the treatreadmill last night, as I couldn't face going out again. Boring, but it was done. I should start doing some cross training, but I'm so tired on my rest days, especially with a baby who likes to wake in the night and early morning
Eilidh127 Welcome! What marathon are you doing? I'm doingmy first halfat Worthing in Feb.

Hi! I'm doing my first marathon next April( not London unfortunately), so hope it's ok to join you😄... Been running for 18 months or so and done 3 halves, but terrified already about the prospect of 26 miles😧 I'm wondering about carrying on with my routine or following a rigid training plan? Ive been running about 40- 50 miles a week for the last 6 months or so -mainly because I love very slow ploddy long runs but do try to do some intervals or hill reps when I'm feeling strong... Really looking forward to picking up some good tips and tricks along the way😀😀