runners united (burning up pavement, burning up threads)

[drivingmisscrazy]

calling all runners, veterans, newbies, fast, slow, anyone who likes to run to keen sane, keep things in perspective and to get out into the spring sunshine. We are a friendly bunch and all of us have things to learn from each other! Welcome. Please join us

01/05/11 - Great West Run (Half Marathon) Thetasigmamum
02/05/11 - Ashdon 10K: bonkers20
07/05/11 - Forres (Benromach) 10k: backwardpossom
10/05/11 - Burbage Skyline 5.75 miles: Hatwoman
14/05/11 - Chester Half Marathon: IreadthereforeIam
15/05/11 - Oxford Town and Gown 10k: Goldberry
21/05/11 - Clare Burren Marathon Challenge - drivingmisscrazy
22/05/11 - Edinburgh Marathon: MrsWednesday
22/05/11 - Merchant Taylors' Triathlon: MoshiMoshi
22/05/11 - Edinburgh Half Marathon: backwardpossom, squix
29/05/11 - Stirling R4L: squix
29/05/11 - Plymouth Half Marathon: sungirltan
30/05/11 - BUPA 10K: MoshiMoshi
05/06/11 - Seaford Half Marathon: Doyouthinktheysaurus
05/06/11 - Tilty Hilly 5(mile): bonkers20
05/06/11 - RFL 10k: LaLa
08/06/11 - Claver Peak 5 miles: hatwoman
11/06/11 - Clumber Park R4L 10k Hamster
12/06/11 - Bath R4L 5k Dillinger
12/06/11 - Redcar half marathon - DrNortherner
12/06/11 - The Heroes half marathon - Futurity
19/06/11 - Dash for Dads - Pawsnclaws
19/06/11 - Half Ironman UK 70.3 - Twink, MoshiMoshi
25/06/11 - Lewa half marathon Kenya - Masterandmargaritas
26/06/11 - Stortford 10 miles - thecoo
26/06/11 - Colworth half marathon - cestlavie
10/07/11 - RFL 5K, Kingston & Kempton Park: Wheelybug
10/07/11 - Felsted 10K: bonkers20
17/07/11 - RFL St Albans - Pawsnclaws
17/07/11 - Dublin Mountain Plod (HM) - drivingmisscrazy
18/09/11 - GNR: Hamster, Run for fun, popsycal, LaLa
23/09/11 - Notting Half Marathon: cestlavie
24/09/11 - mooathon, donegal: drivingmisscrazy
25/09/11 - Edinburgh Urbanathlon: backwardpossom
16/10/11 - Abingdon Marathon: MoshiMoshi
30/10/11 - Great South Run: Wheely, squix
10/12/11 - Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon (half): drivingmisscrazy

driving I will keep you and your dp in my thoughts this week. At least the process so far has been very quick (With dh's huntingtons malarky, we were told if we went down that route we would have a 2 week wait minimum for test results.) and all the odds are in your favour.
Really hope that all is ok for you both.

Thinking of you all Driving - what a stressful time. I hope the next few days go quickly for you and that the results are fine. I know its easy to say, but I hope you can take some comfort in the stats.

driving - sorry to hear that. Thoughts are with you and I hope that everything will be OK and you all manage to get some peace over the next few days.

Thinking of you too Driving. Do you have a chance to go and do something fun with dd tomorow and/or Thurs to help take your mind off it?

My friend who I did the tri with has done the Rat Race in London twice. Her team were the 1st place all women team last year. She's done a few adventure races. That one in Dublin sounds great fun.

I made it out for a run tonight. Only 3 miles as was short of time but at least I went out.

misscrazy - Praying it is good news and that the time during which you must wait is not too unbearable. Statistics are more frightening than the reality itself usually. I hope so in your case.

DD's dad is here for a visit, so we will be out and about doing fun things. I have to say, it did all feel better when DD came dashing out with a huge smile on her face when I picked her up.

Nothing we can do now, except wait.

Oh Driving, what a stressful thing you and your DP are going through. Am so sorry the results weren't more reassuring. As you say the odds are still very much in your favour but when it is you in that position it doesn't feel that way am sure. Please don't feel like you can't offload here no matter what the outcome. Am very glad that you will not be waiting long for the results, the waiting must be incredibly difficult. Hope that the next few days fly by and you get the happy news you both deserve on Friday. Lots of love.

thanks peach it was such a different scan experience to the last one - I think we both knew something was up, but am hanging on to the numbers. If it's not to be, it isn't to be...there's not much to say really and we have to plan both to be very very happy and to be very very sad.

driving I'm sorry to read that you and DP are having a hard time, you're in my thoughts xx

I went for a park session at my Jog Scotland group tonight and was delighted to discover that my legs still work

Oh Driving, thinking of you and your DP - will keep fingers crossed for Friday. Maybe you can possibly squeeze in a short run just for your own sanity and to get a bit of head space. We are all here if you do want to talk.x

Pavlov, was also wondering whether you might be anaemic - I often find that when I increase the amount of exercise my iron levels drop (have been turned down giving blood a couple of times for this reason).

DrNo, you sound incredibly fit now, you definitely should go up a group!

Wheely, are you going to put your half marathon on the list to make it official? If you PM me your details I could try and find you, or I'll send you a link (if that works?)

Squix, impressed you've been out running already! I walked the boys to school today and it was good to be moving but I'm not sure I could manage a run yet. Going downstairs (and sitting on the loo) are still problematic.

Moshi, have just googled the bosu ball and I'm not sure I'd ever be able to do even 1 single leg squat on it. Have they given you an approximate recovery time?

I'm planning on going to see my physio for a check up to see what damage (if any) I've done to my old legs - still got a sore thigh but I'm not sure how much of it is just stiffness after Sunday.

Have signed up for the Bradford half in October - DrNo once you've done the one in June let me know if you fancy another one.

June, I had some running shorts with a pocket in the back but you can't put much in it as the weight pulls them down. For longer runs I use a belt, and for short ones I fasten my front door key to my shoe laces and just take a small water bottle (and beloved Garmin of course).

Master, that does look absolutely amazing! Also reassuring to know that a helicopter is there to provide emergency medical evacuations from the course...

driving sorry you and dp have this to go through. Waiting is the worst I am sure. I hope everything will be OK, really I do.

Hmmmm Bradfird hald MrsWEds, will consider it. We could do a MN meetup whilst running 13.1 miles

Hi everyone, haven't posted for a while but so pleased for you about the great race performances on the weekend, well done ! My training has been patchy in the last few days, only a quick 5k snatched yesterday and 30 min swim on Sunday, no time for more. Today I have been floored by a horrible cold and a disturbed night last night, ds2 awake from 11-3am then DD up at 5.30am , so my planned long session (or anything for that matter) hasn't happened. I am currently lying on the sofa digesting a big Chinese takeaway as I couldn't even be bothered to cook. Am v conscious that we are away on hols next week so training likely to be rubbish again....on the other hand DH is trying to talk me onto signing up for the Royal Parks HM in October, so watch this space...it looks like a lovely route.

driving so sorry to hear what you are going through, it's not fun, I had CVS at 12wks with DD and amnio at 21wks with DS2. Both very stressful and I know telling you not to worry is a waste of time, but do keep remembering that the odds are in your favour. Keep us posted, there are lots of people thinking of you.

Having been inspired by all your race reports from the weekend, I was going to sign up for a local 10k in October. But having been out for a run tonight, I could barely run a mile before I got such bad pains in my knee (not the usual bad knee!) and the outside of my lower leg. I had warmed up and stretched well.

I walked for a while and then carried on running but it was uncomfortable, so I cut the route short and half limped/half ran home. I'm so frustrated. I was really enjoying every run and was starting to set myself (ambitious?) goals.

Not sure whether to rest up or keep running every other day as usual, but taking it very slow. Any advice anyone?

Morning All. After a tough off road sessions with monster hills at running club last night I feel a twinge in my right calf. Exactly where I pulled it last time and had to take 3 weeks out. I am worried sick it's going to happen again. Going to take some Ibruprofen and keep everything crossed.

I am marshalling a 10k race on Thurs eve, all you seasoned racers, does it help you when marshalls offer support and cheer you on?

driving sorry to hear you and your dp are having to go through such a horrid experience, I will be thinking positive vibes for you both. Take care of yourselves.

Moshi I don't think I would ever be able to do 1 x 1 legged squat on that ball Sorry to hear you can't run, I shall budge up and make room on the injury bench!

Badger rest until the pain has gone would be my advice. Use ice and ibprofen aswell.

DrNo lots of ice and ibuprofen and will keep my fingers crossed for you. I always like a bit of cheering when I am racing!

Out on my bike today and trying to do some strenghening work aswell.

thanks for all your good thoughts - I think we both had a restless night, mainly because of the not knowing, and because we are fairly sure that we will terminate if the baby has downs and this is just such a terrible prospect - the right decision for our family, but feels so so wrong in every way. It's compounded by the fact that terminations are illegal in Ireland, so DP will have to travel to the UK, probably alone. I can't tell you how terrible I feel about her having to go through all this alone...

if we get a good result, I will never moan again about how we will manage with two....

driving It sounds like a really tough situation to be in, good luck I really hope it turns out ok for you. I know how this type of thinking goes round in circle in your mind until you have some results, it's heartbreaking.

Thank you all for your running tips, I'm a bit nervous but quite excited at the same time. I'm going to have a look at running tights, small bottle and a belt tomorrow.

I went for a run this morning and ended up doing 10k (first time!) outdoor in 65 minutes. I'd done 8k in an hour last time I did this on the treadmill back in December.
I'll aim at doing the 10k jog in under an hour next week.

From the 8th K I started having a stitch (didn't last long thankfully) feeling the pressure on my right knee and my feet started hurting but that's really given me confidence that maybe next year I could train for a half marathon!

Really glad I found this thread, you guys are awesome :D

northerner I think when you're running you need all the support/cheering you can get ;)

doyouthink what sort of strenghtening do you do? I'm wondering what type of work out is compatible with running, I do a lot of weightlifting and kettlebells.

29/05/11 - Stirling R4L: squix
29/05/11 - Plymouth Half Marathon: sungirltan
30/05/11 - BUPA 10K: MoshiMoshi
01/06/11 - BHF Canary Wharf 10K jog: june2009
05/06/11 - Tilty Hilly 5(mile): bonkers20
05/06/11 - RFL 10k: LaLa
08/06/11 - Claver Peak 5 miles: hatwoman
11/06/11 - Clumber Park R4L 10k Hamster
12/06/11 - Bath R4L 5k Dillinger
12/06/11 - Redcar half marathon - DrNortherner
12/06/11 - The Heroes half marathon - Futurity
19/06/11 - Dash for Dads - Pawsnclaws
19/06/11 - Half Ironman UK 70.3 - Twink, MoshiMoshi
25/06/11 - Lewa half marathon Kenya - Masterandmargaritas
26/06/11 - Stortford 10 miles - thecoo
26/06/11 - Colworth half marathon - cestlavie
10/07/11 - RFL 5K, Kingston & Kempton Park: Wheelybug
10/07/11 - Felsted 10K: bonkers20
17/07/11 - RFL St Albans - Pawsnclaws
17/07/11 - Dublin Mountain Plod (HM) - drivingmisscrazy
17/07/11 - Dundee Half marathon - TheChewyToffeeMum
20/08/11 - Frank Duffy 10 mile, Dublin - drivingmisscrazy
03/09/11 - Dingle Half-Marathon - drivingmisscrazy
11/09/11 - Bristol Half- Marathon - thetasigmamum
18/09/11 - GNR: Hamster, Run for fun, popsycal, LaLa
23/09/11 - Notting Half Marathon: cestlavie
25/09/11 - Edinburgh Urbanathlon: backwardpossom
25/09/11 - Windsor Half Marathon: Doyouthinktheysaurus
02/10/11 - Standalone 10K: Futurity
16/10/11 - Abingdon Marathon: MoshiMoshi
30/10/11 - Great South Run: Wheely, squix

Welcome June! Pleased you have found the thread which is full of great support, running related or otherwise.

DrNo - lots of encouragement but also good directions so the runners know which way they are headed. I was saying to "go through the kissing gate on my right" at the weekend and one runner shouted out "you mean on our left!" Point taken....

misscrazy - seems it's in the hands of the Gods. I am sure it won't come to it but to reassure you if your partner needs a friendly face in London I may be able to hand hold. I am sure you have friends here but in case you don't, I think I would appreciate some support in that situation. Anyway, keep thinking positively - it might help!

Moshi really really appreciate that; I think if it comes to that we'll try and organise it in Manchester, and then DD's dad will take care of her (he's lovely, and almost a doctor). But we haven't got to that point yet, as you say, in the hands of the gods (aka a lab somewhere in Glasgow :))

driving my heart goes out to you and your dp, the pain of waiting can be agonising. I truly hope Friday brings good news.

June I am probably not the best person to ask, given that up until this point I have avoided anything but running but injury has forced me to review things! I have started doing squats and lunges and some yoga moves to strengthen my core muscles. Sounds like you do much more than me anyway

I have been on my bike. Not as far as planned as I forgot my bike pump and didn't want to stray too far but I did 23 miles, mostly off road, up and down the South Downs in the wind. I shall try and do a short run tommorrow then possibly a few days off as we are taking the tent to near Birmingham so we can go to Cadbury World

Still thinking of you driving and hoping time isn't hanging too heavy. Although suspect it is. Another one happy to help in London if needed.

Have finally found mrsW on Facebook - she says there's a few of you on her friends list. If anyone wants to find me I will be on there too, initials VH,a gormless pic of me and DH at the Kingston run.

I'll add my half to the list even though its ages away...

29/05/11 - Stirling R4L: squix
29/05/11 - Plymouth Half Marathon: sungirltan
30/05/11 - BUPA 10K: MoshiMoshi
01/06/11 - BHF Canary Wharf 10K jog: june2009
05/06/11 - Tilty Hilly 5(mile): bonkers20
05/06/11 - RFL 10k: LaLa
08/06/11 - Claver Peak 5 miles: hatwoman
11/06/11 - Clumber Park R4L 10k Hamster
12/06/11 - Bath R4L 5k Dillinger
12/06/11 - Redcar half marathon - DrNortherner
12/06/11 - The Heroes half marathon - Futurity
19/06/11 - Dash for Dads - Pawsnclaws
19/06/11 - Half Ironman UK 70.3 - Twink, MoshiMoshi
25/06/11 - Lewa half marathon Kenya - Masterandmargaritas
26/06/11 - Stortford 10 miles - thecoo
26/06/11 - Colworth half marathon - cestlavie
10/07/11 - RFL 5K, Kingston & Kempton Park: Wheelybug
10/07/11 - Felsted 10K: bonkers20
17/07/11 - RFL St Albans - Pawsnclaws
17/07/11 - Dublin Mountain Plod (HM) - drivingmisscrazy
17/07/11 - Dundee Half marathon - TheChewyToffeeMum
20/08/11 - Frank Duffy 10 mile, Dublin - drivingmisscrazy
03/09/11 - Dingle Half-Marathon - drivingmisscrazy
11/09/11 - Bristol Half- Marathon - thetasigmamum
18/09/11 - GNR: Hamster, Run for fun, popsycal, LaLa
23/09/11 - Notting Half Marathon: cestlavie
25/09/11 - Edinburgh Urbanathlon: backwardpossom
25/09/11 - Windsor Half Marathon: Doyouthinktheysaurus
02/10/11 - Standalone 10K: Futurity
16/10/11 - Abingdon Marathon: MoshiMoshi
30/10/11 - Great South Run: Wheely, squix
19/02/12 - Brighton Half marathon - Wheely

Yay, found each other at last Wheely - was starting to worry you might think I was fictional.

June, I do pilates but that's it at the moment. Am tempted to do the British Military Fitness thing or similar, just for a bit of variety.

Driving, I have nothing to add other than to give you a supportive pat on the shoulder and to reiterate that I'm thinking of you all.

I'll add mine too:

29/05/11 - Stirling R4L: squix
29/05/11 - Plymouth Half Marathon: sungirltan
30/05/11 - BUPA 10K: MoshiMoshi
01/06/11 - BHF Canary Wharf 10K jog: june2009
05/06/11 - Tilty Hilly 5(mile): bonkers20
05/06/11 - RFL 10k: LaLa
08/06/11 - Claver Peak 5 miles: hatwoman
11/06/11 - Clumber Park R4L 10k Hamster
12/06/11 - Bath R4L 5k Dillinger
12/06/11 - Redcar half marathon - DrNortherner
12/06/11 - The Heroes half marathon - Futurity
19/06/11 - Dash for Dads - Pawsnclaws
19/06/11 - Half Ironman UK 70.3 - Twink, MoshiMoshi
25/06/11 - Lewa half marathon Kenya - Masterandmargaritas
26/06/11 - Stortford 10 miles - thecoo
26/06/11 - Colworth half marathon - cestlavie
10/07/11 - RFL 5K, Kingston & Kempton Park: Wheelybug
10/07/11 - Felsted 10K: bonkers20
17/07/11 - RFL St Albans - Pawsnclaws
17/07/11 - Dublin Mountain Plod (HM) - drivingmisscrazy
17/07/11 - Dundee Half marathon - TheChewyToffeeMum
20/08/11 - Frank Duffy 10 mile, Dublin - drivingmisscrazy
03/09/11 - Dingle Half-Marathon - drivingmisscrazy
11/09/11 - Bristol Half- Marathon - thetasigmamum
18/09/11 - GNR: Hamster, Run for fun, popsycal, LaLa
23/09/11 - Notting Half Marathon: cestlavie
25/09/11 - Edinburgh Urbanathlon: backwardpossom
25/09/11 - Windsor Half Marathon: Doyouthinktheysaurus
02/10/11 - Standalone 10K: Futurity
02/10/11 - Bradford Half Marathon - MrsWednesday
16/10/11 - Abingdon Marathon: MoshiMoshi
30/10/11 - Great South Run: Wheely, squix
19/02/12 - Brighton Half marathon - Wheely

doyouthink kettlebells are great for core but make sure someone shows you how to use them correctly otherwise you can injure yourself. Also good are swissball/bossu, look out for bodybalance classes at the gym.