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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 · 13/10/2017 21:58

Congratulations running really happy for you Flowers

RunningOutOfCharge · 13/10/2017 21:11

I’ve been offered a place!

£1200 to raise but it’s doable I think! Can’t turn it down

I’m in!!

LoudestRoar · 13/10/2017 12:27

Sorry to hear that pickle I'm also on the sicky sofa, been up all night not very well. Luckily, today is a rest day, and tomorrow only a work out day. Hope I'm ok for a run on Sunday

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PickleSarnie · 13/10/2017 11:52

Those bone conducting are bizarre!! But awesome looking!

Good luck running Have you heard from them yet?

I've just had my tooth out. Which was a great way to spend Friday the 13th. Sad
So no running for me. Apparently need to give it a couple of days before exercising. So will be mainly sitting on my arse until then. At least I won't be eating at the same time I suppose!

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ThursdayLastWeek · 12/10/2017 13:06

Morning all and good luck Running!

I don’t love my Bluetooth headphones so won’t recommend them. I just use the ones that come with apple products now as they stay in my ears.

My new trainers are great thank you! I did 4 miles yesterday and 7.5 today. New route, a circular trail, mostly flat compared to where I live and not too much of a drive Smile

LoudestRoar · 12/10/2017 12:46

pickle they're aftershocks. They aren't Bluetooth, but they do sell Bluetooth ones...

LoudestRoar · 12/10/2017 12:35

Good luck RunningOutOfCharge

RunningOutOfCharge · 12/10/2017 11:39

I’ve applied for a charity place via crunch,the charity places clearing system

I’ve been asked to give them a call

Scared now!!

LoudestRoar · 12/10/2017 11:36

pickle dh has some bone conducting ones, I'll get the name of them, if you'd like?
I'm just in from my 30 minute run. 3.5km in that time. I'm so happy! It was 30 second run, 30 second walk. I feel I could have carried on, but dh (who is basically coaching me through all this training) said to just stick to the plan. He has now gone to buy me cake as a reward...

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PickleSarnie · 11/10/2017 21:06

^^new trainers

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PickleSarnie · 11/10/2017 20:41

How were the shiny need trainers Thursday?

I had such a crappy day. Only managed to get to the gym for half an hour. Would have been longer but I got there and my crappy 20 quid Bluetooth headphones died the second I got onto treadmill. Only had them two weeks. Went home to get normal headphones and ran as fast as I could to Nine Inch Nails (music to match my mood) cranked up full volume.

Anyone got recommendations for decent Bluetooth headphones? Don't mind spending if they're decent.

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ThursdayLastWeek · 11/10/2017 10:50

Well done Smile

I’m going to take my new trainers for a spin shortly, probably just a 3/4 mile to break them in - then longer run tomorrow when DC in school/nursery.

Pilates tomorrow eve, the parkrun is the plan for the rest of this week.

LoudestRoar · 11/10/2017 07:47

How's everyone doing? I'm feeling a bit smug as dh is at home today, so have already done my exercises on my plan. I'll be able to go for a buggyless run tomorrow as well. I got my fastest 2k yesterday too. Feeling quite comfortable and happy with how things are going...

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PickleSarnie · 10/10/2017 15:32

Oooooh. Those are pretty Thursday!

I had my gait done at the sweatshop years ago and have been buying last season's version if the shoes they recommended ever since. Might go get it done again though. Although sweatshop is now owned by Sports Direct (which is ironic given the sports direct employee conditions have been likened to a sweatshop!) So will try the independent one near me instead.

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ThursdayLastWeek · 10/10/2017 15:02

That’s why I always require a drawstring at the waist Loudest!

LoudestRoar · 10/10/2017 13:44

I went out in my Primark ones today. Nice, but they kept falling down!

ThursdayLastWeek · 10/10/2017 13:27

Very comfy indeed, can't wait to try them tomorrow!

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ThursdayLastWeek · 10/10/2017 12:22

A local independent place, it was fascinating!

One brand new pair of Saucony Kinvaras ready to be worn to death this winter. Also they're bigger than I thought!

LoudestRoar · 10/10/2017 10:20

Where are you going thursday? I tried go outdoors and decathlon and they don't do it...

ThursdayLastWeek · 10/10/2017 09:18

Off to get my gait analysed in a bit - feels like such a luxury!

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PickleSarnie · 09/10/2017 19:07

Oooooh. Zero gravity leggings half price on the sweaty betty sale. (Still 45 quid but they really are brilliant. Wide waist band that clings but doesn't dig in) www.sweatybetty.com/mobile/clothing/bottoms/leggings/blackmetalprint-zero-gravity-run-leggings/

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LoudestRoar · 09/10/2017 11:49

I'll let you know pickle I'm due a run tomorrow, so will let youknow

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PickleSarnie · 09/10/2017 11:40

Omg. Those leggings look awesome. Let me know how they are to run in.

I had a nightmare trying to find comfy leggings that stay put. I keep my phone/keys etc in a buddy pouch www.thebuddypouch.co.uk which is fab but puts weight on the waistband. So my favourite leggings that don't budge are the sweaty betty zero gravity leggings. Bloody brilliant. But the price tag makes me weep so usually drop hints and get them as birthday presents.

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ThursdayLastWeek · 09/10/2017 11:37

I’ll see how I get on in the depths of winter - I wouldn’t feel very safe running on the lanes in the dark, but if I’m not getting my miles in during the light I might have to adjust my plan!

TriJo · 09/10/2017 11:29

Maybe get a headtorch? I used to train around a dark park at night when I lived in Dublin and had a good Petzl one for winter evenings.