Happy when we are running!

[MoshiMoshi]

Hear ye! Hear ye! All those who want to liberate themselves from the shackles of their domestic and work lives, join us here in our continued bid to run and be happy and feel free !

hello all

orm that is good news keep going hope it is all improving

re breastfeeding I kept it up until dd was over 2yr old so did some running while feeding, as I recall from reading the milk isn't really affected unless you are training quite intensively, athlete like, otherwise is is just a case of strapping those puppies in place and head out.

I used to run on the treadmill at the gym as part of general workout but
Running only came into being after I had dd at 36, it was invaluable in lifting my mood (bad PND) and it still is, plus it is time effective
I will never be fast or run long distances but it is something I don't want to do without

so still doing my thing regularly which is quite wonderful
happy running

Well done Orm. I'm sorry I didn't make it to you last month, no time, no time. How is the new house and more importantly where is it?

I'm also a late to running addict. I was averagely sporty at school in all teams, pretty good at cross country etc but I never followed it up at Uni. Late twenties saw me do regular aerobics/tennis but I only took up running when arriving here in Kenya 2.5 years ago. Four half marathons later I am rather addicted.

SOMETHING TO MAKE YOU chuckle
apologies over typing....feeding ds3

I got strangely excited a few weeks ago when I iscovered Haile Gebrselassie was doing the GNR and told ds1 and ds2 about him...

Then over the weekend, ds2 has been asking me to help him to say his name

anyway
ds2's teacher came up to me today to tell me that ds2 had told his class that his mum was 'versing' Kylie Harrysalarry on sunday in the great north run and he thought that his mum might actually beat him as she was the bestest runner he know

:)

It is possible, he must be a Master by now.

Popsy, you're right, PMSL, that's so lovely!

international hockey...city lawyer...4 kids...are you superwoman moshi?

Popsy- I love it!

Reminds me of when my friend's then 2 year old was trying to join in with her 6 year old brother's footie conversation and told me she loved Christina Aldo (Cristiano Ronaldo).

I could prpobably take on Kylie though!!

DS1 is more excited that Ant and Dec are starting the run off...:)

thanks for the advice re breastfeeding and relaxin. doubt I'll manage much more than a plod around the park - that's if I can find a t-shirt to fit over my norks and belly that is!

Lol popsycal .

I remember reading one of ds1's exercise books from school when they were doing family. He wrote, 'Daddy is funny and Mummy is strong.'

Feeling quite unfit at the moment but managed a short run yesterday while ds3 was at childminders. Really missing my jogging buggy which is in storage while we have the house done up. The jogging buggy makes it so much easier to fit in the jogging as well as all the mummy stuff. Yes I quite agree moshi must be superwoman! But also agree it makes a huge difference to have something to aim for.

I'm in Kingston at the moment, Wheelybug, only not for long... Moving to Sydney in January so might look out for a half marathon there :) But will probably also have to sell my racing bike before moving even though I've only just bought it :(

hat and highfibre - I am definitely not a superwoman. My right knee has started hurting when I run - it started at last night's hockey training - and I am clueless as to what it could be as it doesn't come within the usual range of injuries which I am familiar with... Anyone know what it means to have sharp pain on the inner side of the knee cap?

popsy - I love it that your sons know you are racing the great Gebrselassie! Lots of luck for Sunday.

Speaking of running addiction, DH thinks I am obsessive and is getting all grumbly when I go out for a run/race. Am trying to arrange childcare for times I am away during the weekends so ge us not encumbered by kids but wondered if you had any tips for what else to do? It almost feels as if (and this probably sounds silly but I don't know how else to explain it) he is a bit jealous. I don't want my hobbies to be a cause of disagreement between us but can see he is not entirely supportive.

Wow Moshi - you are superwoman. DIdn't realise you were city lawyer and had 4 kids and manage to do all that. I'm just a SAHM with 2 kids and a dh who's a city lawyer and I don't do half that (hangs head in shame ). Do you ever sleep ?

Anyway, came on here to see - get thee to Lidl if you can - they have cheapo running stuff (long sleeve tops, short sleeve tops and tights - £5-7). I have new stuff.

Good luck beating Gebrselassie POpsy - you can do it .

Finally did 10K again this morning in the gym since pre-hols so feeling a bit better about the running malarky.

Moshi, that sounds difficult. Does your DH have hobbies too? Does he understand how much running means to you? Thinking maybe if he did he might be more supportive? It could be that he is jealous that you have found something outwith the family that inspires you and takes you away from them, but not really sure how you can get round that. Maybe ask him and if he acknowledged that that was how he felt he might be able to deal with it better.

First run today in ages. Only 5k. Feel quite unfit. Am in Scotland at the moment, staying with family, so hoping to get out a bit this week.

Good luck Popsy (and Kylie!), this Sunday!!

Just measured my additional weekly mileage according to my Garmin to find the extra 8 miles a day is more like 10.2 a day, 3 of which are cycled. This translates into 40+ extra miles a week (thankfully DS has a lift on Mondays), 12 of which are cycled and 28 are buggy runs. My weekly mileage is around 50-60 miles. Hmmmm, so much for ramping it up slowly.

Happy injury free running everyone!

good luck popsy you might even get a pic of the great man, just watching him run should be a treat, lovely to see the faith in your abilities that your child shows

moshi that is hard but managing a home with 4 young children means you really need your time 'not being mum' iyswim
I hope you can work something out in valuing each others needs, it is a challenge
things are much easier here since dh started running and found more sporting interests.

happy running

forecast for sunday is improving..... only light rain now

Perfect, light rain's lovely. Be thinking of you every step of the way, good luck Twinkx

Good luck Popsy x

Oh yes light rain is the best way. Go beat Kylie. Good luck Pospy.

Thanks everyone...
Bag packed:)

Shower then earlyishnight

will report back late afternoon tomorrow:)

Good luck Popsy !!!!

vicarious excitement

sorry to keep you wairing

official time2:22.50...but if you deduct the 10minute detour at the portaloo after 3miles, my ipod made it 2 hours 11 mins and23 seconds:)

over the moon considering injuries andsignificant lack of training:)