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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 · 25/01/2018 12:35

Whoop!! 5k PB yesterday of 35.50, but paid for it today on my 6.5 mile. 1.24.49, still a good time for me though.
My Asics plan has suggested adjusting my runs. It now has me finishing in 5 hours 39, no way will that happen Grin

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PickleSarnie · 21/01/2018 17:24

Not really hatty - I just feel my waist is higher than I think it is so don't like things round it. Which is prob just me being weird Happy to post it to you and you can see if you like It then chuck/give away if you don't

Well done on the run loudest The weather was hideous today.

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hatty44 · 21/01/2018 16:25

picklesarnie does it make you sweat at your waist? I have been looking at the flip belts but not too sure....

LoudestRoar · 21/01/2018 11:50

11 miles all done by 9:30am. And I missed the rain and snow, it was just starting as I got home. My groin was hurting a bit, but it seems to be ok now. 2.30 hours

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PickleSarnie · 20/01/2018 12:13

Hope you're feeling better theonlyone. So frustrating being ill. Sending a gazillion get well vibes and virtual cake.

I just 10 miles in the rain loudest It's actually quite refreshing. Although was drenched through to the skin. I don't have a waterproof to run in because figure I'll be home and showered soon. But as the runs get longer, that's longer running whilst soaking. Any recommendations for lightweight running waterproof anyone?

I was tidying up and found a running belt I bought but never got on with. It's like the flipbelt. Some people love them but I don't like things round my waist. Does anyone want it before I chuck it?

It's this one in bright pink and size medium:

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LoudestRoar · 20/01/2018 10:54

I'm due to do 11 miles tomorrow. But there is weather forcast. Actual weather! Rain, wind and cold. Am I a bit crazy to be looking forward to it slightly? Am sure the novelty will wear off....

Theonlyoneiknow · 18/01/2018 12:00

Wow go @pickle! Well done @loudestroar and @thursdaylastweek! Welcome @hatty - gels definitely give me a boost, your tummy should be okay, they say 3 an hour but I never have that many, perhaps one every 30 mins.

I have 24km on my plan for tomorrow but I have been hit by the lurgy. Am so annoyed. Was only just getting back into it after 5 months off with injury and although I don't feel utterly dreadful right now I don't think doing that would be wise!

Have been reading up about the course - looks like Boston is very hilly and I need to be especially practicing on downhills!

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PickleSarnie · 17/01/2018 21:57

Well done on all the running. And bloody well done loudest for the PB

I'm just back from the most awesome Spin class. It was totes amazeballs (as the kidz would say) Still buzzing from it. Came 11th out of 50 something. I beat my boss too (which might mean I can kiss goodbye to a raise this year) Reckon I could do the marathon, on a spin bike in a darkened studio?!

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ThursdayLastWeek · 17/01/2018 14:27

Hurrah Loudest! So nice to get a boost!

I just ran 15.5 trialling some of my New fuels and it went ok

LoudestRoar · 17/01/2018 11:34

So happy, first run in a week. I only went and got a 10k PB!!

ThursdayLastWeek · 17/01/2018 07:53

I made the effort to fuel the last time I ran a half marathon having been sceptical of the need for all my previous long runs (around 10 miles) and felt sooooooooo much better afterwards that I’m a total convert. Especially for even longer runs.

I’ve been doing sprints just because some days I want to run but can’t be arsed to go out for miles and hours - It’s a quick fix Smile

There’s a local multi terrain half here on the 4th that I’m debating doing,might be nice to run amongst people for a change.

Fingers crossed my fuel order comes before I go out today 🤞🏻

hatty44 · 16/01/2018 22:48

hillbilly mine is Tunbridge Wells

hatty44 · 16/01/2018 22:47

Wow Love i only intend to do a couple of
runs over 20 miles in total before marathon day!
I think the boredom would kill me, I find over 15 so tedious (not that I’m there yet this time)
Once I’m up to 17 I’ll be happy and just push for strength and fitness and stamina. Have never tried gels and stuff,
I heard gels can upset the tummy so always been a bit scared to try them. Maybe I will have a go while it’s still early days

hillbilly · 16/01/2018 22:37

Harry which half are you doing on 18th? I'm doing Hampton Court half that day 😀

hillbilly · 16/01/2018 22:35

Thanks guys my feet are ok. Did interval training this morning over 5m. 6m tomorrow. I'm going to get some tailwind and try them out.

LoveAGoodToddlerTantrum · 16/01/2018 22:00

hatty I did 16.5 for my long one on Sunday and did 20.5 the week before. I try to do 3 at 15-18 and one over 20 per month. But am only managing maximum of 3 runs a week at the moment so trying to compensate with mileage (not sure if that's a good idea... I have no training plan at all just trying to move for 26 miles by April)

hatty44 · 16/01/2018 21:51

Thanks for sharing Thursday and Loudest
I did 10 last week and was going to do 12 tomorrow but think i will do another strong 10. I have a half on the 18th Feb.
Also need to start doing hills and intervals...

LoudestRoar · 16/01/2018 21:39

hatty44 I'm up to 11 miles. First half due on the 11th Feb!

ThursdayLastWeek · 16/01/2018 19:40

Tomorrow will be somewhere between 15 or 16 miles for me hatty - I started in quite a strong position of having run a half in sept so I started getting regular long runs in before Xmas.

I have been laying out my 'plan' each month on a month to view calendar on the fridge.

hatty44 · 16/01/2018 19:29

What length long run are people doing now?
I have been a bit blase and need to get into a regular plan now.

Theonlyoneiknow · 16/01/2018 10:30

I have worn a small waistbelt (salomon) for both of my marathons which seems to have worked well, enough space for 2 small water bottles and my phone/sweets/gels. I am swithering about not carrying one though for Boston and just using drinks stations ...... depends on the weather! I like to be able to drink when I want though, tricky!

That is good news @pickle! Have you done London before? Definitely one you can run without worrying about a time because the event/atmosphere is so incredible. I burst into tears at the finish line and pretty much blubbed most of the flight home!

Enjoy the rest day @thursdaylastweek - they are the best and so well deserved!!! I have a horrible intervals session tonight. It will have to be on the treadmill though once kids are in bed.

That doesn't sound nice at all @loudestroar. I was diagnosed as borderline anaemic during training before, it was horrible. I take a liquid iron supplement that doesn't affect my bowels (sorry TMI!) as some of them can.

ThursdayLastWeek · 16/01/2018 07:40

Gosh Loudest that sounds petty serious, and kind of annoying too. And boy oh boy do I hear you on the trip hazards, my Toddler leaves little metal cars all over the place! I hope the extra iron helps in the meantime.

Hurrah for good news pickle. And that actually sounds like quite a pleasant way to train fir a marathon Smile

How are your feet hilly?

Rest day for me today (can I get an amen) and last night I ordered some SIS gels, some tailwind and a clif blok shot to try out.

Chatting to a friend who has ripin in a few times, she suggested wearing the camelbak on the day to avoid having to go to drinks stations. I had hoped to leave it behind but now I’ll rethink.

I’m also quite excited to learn there’s a parkrun v close to where I’m staying so I might go for a gentle trot around that on the Saturday morning to make up for all the travel on the Friday.

LoudestRoar · 16/01/2018 07:26

That's amazing news pickle, so happy you're still in the game.

LoudestRoar · 16/01/2018 07:25

I'm feeling a lot better, but I'm having a little bit of a wobble. I've got an ectropion cervix, which causes near constant bleeding at the moment. I've been been bleeding for 17 days so far, which is why I felt so ill. I brought myself some iron tablets to try and help my energy levels, and I'm seeing a consultant in February, as I'll need a treatment. I need to decide if I have the treatment before or after the marathon but I need to discuss the recovery time with the doctor, as I don't want it to impact on my training. My toddler also managed to leave a plastic lid on the living room floor without me noticing when I went to get his highchair yesterday and I slipped over and I've now hurt my back as well! Fingers crossed everything will work out ok though

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PickleSarnie · 15/01/2018 22:37

Well done on the 22km @Theonlyoneiknow ! Have you booked your flights yet?!

Hope you're feeling better Loudest and that the feet are okay hilly

I feel a lot more positive after the trainer came round at the weekend. He said to actually do less miles. Especially since I'm not aiming for a particular time. Other than not being over taken by anyone carrying a fridge on their back. I'd be more likely to get there without being injured. Got some quad and core exercises to do. And will be padding out the running with a couple of spin classes a week. So I'm still giving it a go and will see how knee holds up.

Defo recommend Tailwind for energy/hydration. I have terrible GI issues when running and it's the only thing I can tolerate. They write a handwritten note in your order which is a nice touch!

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