London Marathoners 2018

I wish I could join someday. It's always been a dream of mine to compete at these event.

running I'll be using thr vlm beginners plan, but that's a 3 run a week plan. Not sure if it's recommended, but could you combine 2 runs from there into 1?

Looking at ASICS training plan

But can realistically only run twice a week

I’ve got 18 pounds to lose first!

Been looking at some new gear. Want to go for gait analysis and new shoes. Proper socks and maybe some aftershockz headphones. Reflective jacket, gloves and few t shirts and I’m good to go!!

I'm in! Got my place confirmed through MacMillan today, need to raise big bucks but should be ok. Very very personal reasons for running with/for them, will be using training time as headspace over the next few months.
I've only been running 6 months, can happily do 5ks, need to up the ante now. I've seen a few 6 month training plans, gonna have a tweak to fit around my schedule!

Hi everyone, this thread had fallen off my TIO.

My lung busting parkrun was a total mistake, left my chest really buggered so I’ve taken some time off while it recovers. I’ve also got the most painful revolting sore on my tongue of all places which is rather putting me off doing anything but eat ice cream!

Welcome Runway and well done to everyone running for a charity.

I’m running for a teeny tiny charity... sticklers Syndrome Uk ... not sure if there will even be a cheering squad on the day

Also feel very scared about fundraising!!

Congratulations december We'll all need to wear a mn scarf on the day so we recognise each other!

I'm in! Had my charity place confirmed this afternoon. Look forward to picking all your brains about training!

Runwayqueen Hello! Well done! I'm sure you can raise the amount, you'll be fab!

Hello all

May I tentatively join you? I’ve been offered a place with British Lung Foundation and need to raise £1800. I lost my grandad earlier this year and have wanted to run for this cause in memory of him.

Now I’ve been offered a place the self doubt has hit hard. I’ve done a few half marathons but never anything further. But I’m so frightened of the amount I need to raise. Friends, family and colleagues have all said they would sponsor me and I’m keen to do car boots etc. Argh choices

runningoutofcharge who are you running for? I've applied for lots of local charities and waiting to hear back and crunch is my backup plan. I've decided 2018 is my year whatever it takes to make it happen!

I got my place through crunch charity clearing

I’m so excited!!!

Good luck December!
Black congratulations on the half, sounds an amazing time!

I hope to be joining this thread for real soon! I haven't got a ballot place for he 7th year of trying and am now trying my luck with charity places. It feels hard going at the moment though. Hope I get some good new soon!

Hi ladies, just rememberd I'd not checked in for a while and wanted to see what you'd all been up to.

I sympathise with the teeth issue, I had a massive filling last week and it's not settling down...
Thursday, sounds like you are really getting focused :)
Running, congratualtions!
Loudest, think how you'll feel after nailing 26.2 miles!!
Maid, you sound experienced. I did Edinburgh a few years ago, my only marathon so far, it was great, flat and good atmosphere, good for first timers.
I have just done Manchester half today, little slower than last year, but was running with my daughter, her first half, and she struggled with hip pain from mile 8. Great race though, and we were only just over 2 hours, so happy with that. Got a 10 mile off road race next month, so keeping the focus for me which is good.

Sorry, fastest 5k even! Knocked 4 minutes off last week. I cried when I got home, never thought I'd achieve these times or distances.

7k in 1 hour 1 minute, fastest 1 and 2k. And I just did a baby swim class with my son. Sofa bound for the rest of the day.... 12k total for the week.

It was my second. Manchester April was fab!

How did you find it maid? Was it your first marathon? Any tips for complete newbies please?

Hmm, I missed out on a ballot place but yesterday, was heavily encouraged to apply for one of the places offered by a charity that my friend is involved with. She basically told me she'd approve my application.

Am thinking. I had my eye on Edinburgh as a consolation prize. So I'm placemarking in case I decide to go for it who am I kidding

I ran York marathon last week so a few weeks of rest from running for me. I'm back to weightlifting and netball though.

Well done Thursday That's a brilliant distance.
I've missed my cross training today, still feeling rough. Hoping to do 7k tomorrow.
We're off to my in-laws next week, who live by the sea. DH is coming out with me, and we plan to do my first 10k ever! Am quite excited.

I'm also signing up for the worthing half, which is in Feb. My plan is to get up to 10 miles by christmas. Not sure if I should attempt the half marathon before then, and be doing more miles....

A very slow but lung busting parkrun takes my weekly mileage to 14.5.
Drinks tonight!

Yay, congrats Running!£1200 is a very reasonable amount I think, some run much higher than that.

Sorry to hear about bad teeth and poorly runners! I’ve got a bit of a chesty cough but not debilitating thankfully.

Rest day day, I’m going to parkrun tomorrow