If you run you are a runner! - runners thread 3

[Sirzy]

Another new thread for all runners out there. Old thread can be found here - www.mumsnet.com/Talk/exercise/2014081-Runners-thread-runners-of-all-abilities-welcome

Runners of all abilities more than welcome to join in our chat and motivation!

These women are amazing. A marathon in 2 hours 20 minutes? I would be over the moon if I did my half marathon in that time!

Polka, I am sure you will find others along the route to keep you going!

Morning everyone, hope all injuries are clearing up & good luck to anyone doing the marathon today!

Didn't check in with my 5.3 mile run on Friday, was DD's lat day of term so hectic. Hoping I can get out at least twice over the two week break but I'm an LP so not holdin out too much hope unfortunately :(

Another one de-lurking. Have been running for about a year, very slowly. I've got a 5k coming up at Balmoral in 2 weeks then a 10k in Aberdeen in May. Preparation this week has been less than perfect - one run done then the whole family struck with vomiting bug so I've barely had enough energy to walk! Hopefully back to running tomorrow - I'll try 5k nice and slow! Watching the marathon and feeling inspired and so amazed by all those brave people taking it on.

Hello runners!

Just back from 13.4 miles in mostly gorgeous sunshine. About to register for the Milton Keynes half on 5 May now that I know my legs still have it in them.

I didn't plan to go that far (was planning 8-10) and although I took a drink I didn't have any gels. Was feeling pretty grim by the end, but thinking of the 3 RL friends and orangeflutie running the marathon kept me going.

Tess - I know that feeling, thankfully my parents are happy to have DS for a few hours while I run

Hi Emummy

Fantastic OhOne

Marking place on new thread . No idea how, but changed my gait today and shaved 3 mins off my 5km time . Suddenly half marathons aren't looking so very impossible after all!

I have done the Balmoral race emummy my tip is to find a nice pair of legs to follow , it is a hilly course! I am near Aberdeen.

Sirzy my dad is a headteacher so he's off too. Think I'll have to book in to the grandpa baby sitting service ;)

3 mins Degustibus? Amazing!

Please may I join? Always loved running but never done it properly until the last few weeks. Feel completely inspired and watching the LM now is just amazing! I am still only at the walking/running stage but absolutely love it and itching to get out every day which is a first for anything !

Theonly, I'm near Aberdeen too and rarely go for a hill-free run! Am looking forward to the Baker Hughes, it will be nice to run on the flat for a change! Like the idea of following nice legs mind you, so long as they're not going too fast, that could get ugly!

Me neither, I went for a rare flat run last week along the beach front and my legs were sorer than after my normal runs which have lots of ups and downs, odd!

Had a nice run around Netherley and Cookney yesterday.

That sounds like a nice run, lovely to be in the countryside. I mostly run around local streets but do longer runs on the Deeside way, which is sneaky cos it looks flat but has hidden hills! Very pleasant environment to run though. Hope you all get good runs in this week

Hildenborough 5 or 10 mile race(Kent)on the 5th May is a good one.
Darrell
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Hi burmahere welcome to the thread and the wondeful addiction which is running!

Had my gait analysis re-done today. I've got a very slight turn on the left, but only needs minimal support. I've had some insoles made, so hopefully they will help.

I need to get a patella band and try to modify my form Apparently I heel strike so I need to try and get up onto the ball and mid part of my feet. No idea how!

polka have you tried shortening your stride? It's easy to heel strike if you're overreaching.

10 miles for me today, nice to be back running after a week off.

I don't think I have a long stride.

I think I need to slow down (hard!) on C25k my runs are going to 8 or 9 min / mile which won't serve me well for a longer distance.

sirzy I'm doing the Manchester bupa 10k too :) was looking at the same half marathon that ur doing but swaying towards the flatness of the southport one

Motivated by London- Ive somehow managed to sign myself up to do the Manchester Marathon next year.....

A year is long enough to train right?.....(over winter.....)

Sure, you could train for a marathon from scratch in a year. How exciting!

The woman who leads the beginners group I run with did the marathon today - she's 70+ and a real inspiration :-) She was 18th in her category!

Tiredemma you can do it!

I'm thinking about signing up for race for life next year (starting small)

I'm going to get a run in on Tuesday, my gorgeous sister and her fiancé are insisting upon having DD for the day and night :)

I did the GNR in 2012 with not much training (some half hearted runs to be honest)- I did it in 2.29.

Im really keen to improve and be dedicated to running this year.