This is the New Running Thread

[Wallace]

I can't find the old one in Health, and we deserve to be in brand new shiny Sport and exercise anyway

I agree with the mood lifting properties I used to run/ gym at least 4-5X a week pre dd but during pregnancy I put on 4stone, and got PND, already being prone to depression

she is now 3 and this is the first winter I did not get depressed (so far) credit going back to running regularly for that

have also just gone under 11st for the first time since dd, was just under 10st when I got pregnant

am very happy about that

Hi runners - I'm still enough of a newbie to feel it's a bit OTT to call myself a runner. I started the couch-to-5k in August and did my first 5k run in 37 minutes in October - well there was a HUGE hill in the middle of the course! Have kept it up since, though it's sometimes hard to find the time to go out, but hoping to keep going.

Thanks for the info about running when pregnant - So far my bump is still very small, so im not getting too much stress on pelvic floor etc. Although, I can only manage about 50mins out now before i need the loo....which is normal even if im not running!!

baby is due beginning of Feb, so ive decided to keep running until my body feels I cant do it anymore - fair enough....my run is now a JOG

But i am going to join the local leisure centre too, so will do that on my off days, will enable me to swim or use the cross trainer.

Im just really concerned that getting out of the habbit will make me feel awful, as it does give me a huge mood lift running early morning while its quiet around the commons etc.

Anyway - Have a good monday everyone

I'm going to go running today. I've had 3 c-sections and find my scar really really hurts when running. I don't feel it playing tennis or swimming. It is what makes me stop running, rather than out of breath, or pain in legs etc. It also puts me off running. Any ideas anyone? Perhaps I should take a couple of paracetamol a bit before running and hope to run through it?

We always play tennis at our tennis club on Christmas morning.

Hi Sweedes -
Perhaps trying one of the support bands that you wear after you have just had your C-Section. The compression may help on the scar?

That sounds horrid, Swedes. Possibly not a good idea to run through (too much)it until doc has reassured you no harm is being done by runnning?

I went for a run yesterday and this happened.

Hope you have a good run. Lovely autumn weather for it.

oh god Threadworm - Just read your other post - Thats awful, glad you reported it to the police. nobody should be threatened like that.
Hope your feeling a bit better now.

Threadworm - that's horrible for you. Raiasing a fist to someone and making them feel afraid is a chargeable offence against the person, legally. I suspect hitting your dog is an offence too. I'm glad you reported it to the police.

Seems a shame to muzzle your dog.

Ran for 30 mins with the dog this morning , all the old aches & pains started to kick in .

i ahve been running for the past year or so. can't go during week when it is dark though, as i am in forest or on common. so mainly swimming for me now that clocks have changed. have done up to 9k but usually 6 or 7 2-3 times a week.

Threadworm - just read your post...what a nasty experience

Went out this morning at 7.15 for half an hour run which was fine but it was SOOOOO hard getting out of bed! It's the only time I can fit it in though in the week and at least all I see is people getting in cars off to work and not cheeky kids who make smart comments if I run early evening.

Maybe when DS 2 starts school next year I may be able to justify doing my week runs at the more civilised 9am!

I have been lurking on this thread for the first couple of days, I have downloaded a programme from the bupa site (thank you Wallace)and today went for my first session! Ended it a bit sweaty and pink but feeling good.

I don't know what my ultimate aim is in terms of races but I really do want to get fit, boost my mood and lose some weight so will be watching this thread for inspiration and motivation.

I have tried searching online but cannot find a running club in my area, then again I am really not up to any kind of running club standard yet.

Hi Cadix - Well done on starting the running programme.
Dont hold back joining a running club, they are for all levels, ages and abilities. Most clubs have different runs for the various ability/speed levels so you can choose!
Def try one if you can, its not only obviously great for your running but also a good way to meet people.

Bloody hell just wrote a long post and then me computer decided to play up!

Started running a couple months ago, joined a women only group and did my 5k. Tonight is the 10k group 1st session and Ive lost all my motivation. I think its this weather and time of year I just want to hibernate!

I feel so anxious even though the majority of women there will be known to me from the previous group, and having not ran for over a week Im concerned I'll be super crap lol I was meeting a woman from the 1st group for our extra running in the week but shes not going to this group so Im also worried about my extra runs - I'll have to do it by myself which freaks me a bit, plus I have to do them either 6am or 7.30/8pm when its dark and scary!

Sound silly dont I!

Blessthismess - my time was 37 minutes too! 37.01 to be exact although I think I couldve done better if I was chatting all the way and trying to avoid piles of wet leaves!

Hi everyone

Ive just joined a running club but am yet to actually go out running with them yet. I need to kit myself out with some proper clothes for the winter, I have loads of shorts/sweatpants and t-shirts that were great over the summer but not suitable for winter.

What do you all wear in winter? What kind of waterproofs do you have? I need to get better trainers as well, do yours let in water in the rain? Is running in the rain pretty impossible?

Thanks for your help, I'm keen to get going asap!

I wear my normal running clothes - just below the knee 'tights', long-sleeved t-shirt and sometimes a running top over that. I have a Reebok lightweight cagoule type thing that 'breathes' apparently . After a while I'm so hot that I don't really notice the rain. If it's very windy as well I try to stick to sheltered routes as it can be uncomfortable with rain chucking itself in your face!

Feet, well they just get wet! Not much you can do about that. But I try to avoid running through big puddles as that can soak you thoroughly and make the shoes heavier.

I like running in the rain. Preferable to really cold dry weather which tends to make my athsma play up.

Wintersapproaching - I have a few dryfit longsleeve zipup tops from nike - quite expensive, but they are very good. Then I just wear a waterproof jacket on top. Mine was a second hand one from charity shop actually - you can get some really good ones in the sports shops, but aslong as its breatable & stops the rain gettin in.
As for bottoms, ive got some long lycra running leggings that keep the wet out and also keep me very warm.

You dont really need any special trainers, as long as they have good soles on them you should be fine.

Obviously in terential rain you may get a bit wet....but I actually like it sometimes....coming home and having a nice hot shower or bath.

Im a newbie myself but will say what Ive done so far - I run in my tights so dont get any chafing, I dont have any waterproofs yet but will prob be looking to buy a lightweight jacket soon if I (hopefully) continue. I picked up a running jacket and top in Lidl - they bring some out a couple times a year from what Ive heard and I thought they were excellent to start in while I decided what I thought about running! Nice and light and because of that you can layer well and not feel bulky.

My trainers do let water in, as for running in the rain - for almost the whole length of the course I joined it was dry, until the evening that we had our 5k! I think I found running itself easier - was cooler etc and once you get used to it going on your face it was fine although you have to watch for things that may be slippery - drain covers, leaves etc

A few other things that I wouldnt mind buying at some point are: gloves, possibly a hat, definately a headband! And a set of wrist/ankle weights for when Im hardcore

Also I will prob get my (gait?) checked out at some point, Im not having any problems at the mo but do suffer from achey joints a lot and so dont want to make things worse.

Ooh gloves essential! I had some yesterday as they were the only bit of me that was still cold after I'd run a mile. It was freezing!

I have the opposite problem, this morning I did 10 km in about 21 degrees and it was only 8.30am . I quite envy you all the thought of running in the cold, how silly does that sound?!

Threadworm, your incident sounds nasty, poor you.

Swedes isn't your baby still quite small? Perhaps it is too soon to run if it hurts? I have had 3 cs too and I don't feel my scar at all. Are your pants rubbing on it?

Also someone was asking about how to stop a stitch, this was my problem at the beginning and I seem to have got over it by physically relaxing when I feel it coming, slowing down for a while and taking big deep breaths.

thanks for the clothes advice, I am struggling to find some leggings that arent about £50, are they all so expensive?

Tchibo do some great cheap running kit, if there is a branch near you they might still have it in stock (stock changes every week) or buy on line www.tchibo.eu/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/eu/-/GBP/TdEuBrowseCatalog-Start;sid=X2WlZ7orRjOlY MkcLqvA7mzWMndL13qTxo=?CategoryName=phase4. Also keep an eye out for Aldi stuff (called Crane sports) which is good value.

great website Lapsedrunner, thanks