Active discussions

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Exercise

Chat to other fitness enthusiasts on our Exercise forum.

Original poster

London Marathoners 2018

460 replies

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

OP posts:
Thread gallery
9
ThursdayLastWeek · 06/01/2018 12:37

I did a very frosty parkrun this morning. It’s so Hilly I count it as a speed work Grin I ran as hard as the conditions allowed, lung busting but still only came in a little under 30 mins.

Was supposed to run with a friend tomorrow but she’s caked off so I’m planning around 9miles alone tomorrow.

I listen to podcasts Pickle. Ones I like are

The Friday Night Comedy (BBC R4)
Fighting Talk (if you like sport) (BBC R5L)
This American Life
The Documentary (hit and miss)
Confession (BBC R2)

And my audible subscription is getting me through long runs!

LoudestRoar · 06/01/2018 12:29

I did 3 miles today, and due 6.5 tomorrow. My phone is being sent for repair, somitvwas quite refreshing not to have my app barking at me that I'm running too fast.
Well done pickle I gave dh a lie in this morning, so didn't get out until 10:30. I also came back, and just smelt like ammonia (I promise I hadn't pissed myself!) I've heard of it, but first time it's happened to me.

Original poster
PickleSarnie · 06/01/2018 11:20

^^dragging myself out took so long. Not my actual running (Although the running was far from speedy) After the first mile though I was so glad i made it out.

OP posts:
Original poster
PickleSarnie · 06/01/2018 11:19

9 miles done. Gorgeous day for it. Had to really, really drag myself out. Took so long that I was later than plan so had to cut run slightly short.

Listened to The Bugle podcasts. First podcast that's actually held my attention. Anyone got any recommendations for others?

Hope everyone has good running this weekend!

OP posts:
ThursdayLastWeek · 04/01/2018 14:13

Phew windy down here today too!
10k trying out my new weird toe tube (to prevent blisters) and my new camelpak. Both were a success once I got used to the sloshing noise!

LoudestRoar · 03/01/2018 14:03

Well done only I did 4.5 miles today, it was very windy! My plan has me running saturday and Sunday this week, a shorter distance Saturday. Think it's a mini taper as from next weekend I'm running 11 miles regularly!

Theonlyoneiknow · 03/01/2018 12:57

7km lunch run done. Had to use every ounce of motivation I have to get out today, despite it being glorious outside! I also have issues with my lower back.. I go to a weekly Yoga for Runners class which is brilliant and really helps. Forecast is awful for Friday - long run day~!

ThursdayLastWeek · 03/01/2018 08:18

My lower back takes the strain on long runs too Love - I’m started doing my long runs the day before my pilates class so I can give it a thorough stretch afterwards Smile

I’m staying in the Ladywell area if that means anything to anyone? I was quite keen to get somewhere with a kitchen so I can have the food I want/am used to on the big day. Just looking into trains or planes to go up on the Friday now. Me And Citymapper and going to be great friends.

LoveAGoodToddlerTantrum · 02/01/2018 18:50

I'm surprisingly ok Loudest My lower back hurt last night I think when my legs started to die I used my upper body to force myself onwards but today so far I'm ok. Maybe it'll hit me tomorrow.

LoudestRoar · 02/01/2018 17:18

LoveAGoodToddlerTantrum how are you feeling after your 20 miles?

LoudestRoar · 02/01/2018 15:04

Where are you staying thursday?

ThursdayLastWeek · 02/01/2018 14:00

Hello everyone! I'm officially back on it after a Christmas break - I'll go back and catch up shortly Smile

As for me I got a camelpak hydration backpack for Xmas and have booked an airbnb for the weekend so I feel much more organized.

Theonlyoneiknow · 01/01/2018 23:03

It is high hanstring tendinopathy @loveagoodtoddlertantrum. Started in early July. Couldnt run/bike/swim until about mid November but its still sore although nowhere near as bad. Had to pull out of Ride London too! Have been offered cordosoid injection but really not keen!! I have to look at Boston as a fun run - the hard point was qualifying so I will enjoy the day rather than chase a time (this will be hard!)

LoveAGoodToddlerTantrum · 01/01/2018 21:44

What injury do you have theonlyone ?
I always run on my own with my iPod pickle if I run with someone else I can't seem to run at a sensible pace and burn out.

Original poster
PickleSarnie · 01/01/2018 21:26

20 miles?!?!??!? Shock ShockShock Wow. Well done. Did you do it by yourself? My running buddy from last year isn't so keen on running anymore so will probably have to do it by myself. And one of my main fears is boring myself!!

OP posts:
Theonlyoneiknow · 01/01/2018 21:11

HNY all! Well done on getting out peeps and kudos to that 20 miler! I managed 11.5 miles today which Im pleased with. Still lingering injury which is very frustrating and to be honest if Boston allowed deferrals I probably would but they dont! Im miles away from my fitness of last year but need to be realistic and not look back but forward!

LoveAGoodToddlerTantrum · 01/01/2018 20:41

It took 3 hours 37 so definitely not speedy!

LoudestRoar · 01/01/2018 19:10

Wow, that's amazing! How long did that take you? I'm planning 20 on the1st April.

LoveAGoodToddlerTantrum · 01/01/2018 18:16

I managed 20.4 miles today. Really wanted to break 20 miles barrier so that I could start believing I could do this marathon malarkey! I'm so sore but glad I did it. Mind you I didn't run at all last week so I needed to get going

LoudestRoar · 01/01/2018 12:52

Happy New Year! We're doing a marathon this year!
Was supposed to do 4.5 miles yesterday, but dh helpfully pointed out if I waited for today, it will go towards my 75 miles challenge for the month.
I actually only did a 5k, but I did have a mince pie about 20 mins before, so I'll take that.
I started running in 2013, and stopped in 2015. I ran a total of 120 miles in that time. I started again in Oct when I got my place. Since then, I've run 145 miles.

Original poster
PickleSarnie · 01/01/2018 01:12

Happy New Year all! 16 weeks starts tomorrow.

My plan obligingly starts with a rest day which is probably for the best considering the number of mojitos I've drunk tonight. Might still try for half an hour on the treadmill tonight though.

OP posts:
LoudestRoar · 30/12/2017 16:34

PickleSarnie the perfect way of spotting each other!

Original poster
PickleSarnie · 30/12/2017 15:52

We could all wear matching leggings! It could be the running equivalent of the mumsnet scarf! Grin

OP posts:
Theonlyoneiknow · 29/12/2017 21:52

I love those leggings @picklesarnie might have a cheeky look!

Original poster
PickleSarnie · 29/12/2017 17:10

Hope your hands are okay now btw. I've started getting raynauds again after now having it in ages. I literally step outside and my fingers go white and waxy instantly. I have gloves for running with but I always get too hot after a few minutes and have to run with gloves stuffed in pants. Can't find a happy medium!

OP posts:
Swipe left for the next trending thread