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Here we are in Sports, I've been so lax about keeping up with anything outside our little thread that I'd no idea it was here - but have just spotted a cycling thread, so will be later to bed than planned....

JoPG

I did the Reading Half last year, it was a really good event and nice n flat . Have signed up again for this year.

Well done everyone - hope you're able to get back into your normal routine again soon, Pidge.

I took last week off completely to try and clear up whatever this groin pain is. It doesn't seem to be an impact thing as I used the elliptical trainer in the gym today instead of running and it felt a bit tender again afterwards. It's not bad though - certainly not uncomfortable enough to stop me from exercising, and I managed a reasonably comfortable 3-mile run on the treadmill on Monday. At least I'm maintaining some semblance of fitness this way and I've taken to walking home from the station instead of getting the bus on the days I don't do any other exercise. Have decided that a workout of some sort every other day is probably the way forward now. I will be 27 weeks next week so have probably done quite well to carry on running for so long.

Am HATING having to resort to the gym. I don't know how people run on treadmills day in, day out. There is just no comparison between that and a lovely outdoor run! I don't even care if it's dark, cold and raining - being outdoors makes me feel alive in a way that being in a gym never could. I might try an outdoor run at the weekend, but make sure I take it a lot slower than in recent weeks and perhaps even include a few walking breaks. I just keep telling myself that it's only for a few more months, then I can get back into my running again.

Thanks currantbun. Didn't run at all last week, as it took me a while to get over the sickness bug. And missed my long run this morning as dp was busy, so I was in charge of the kids plus the Sunday roast!

Anyway, managed 40 minutes tonight, and hoping to finally make it out with my club again on Tuesday.

How's the treadmill going?

You have my sympathy - I've only ever once briefly run in a gym and it was dismal.

Hi Am new to mumsnet live in Darlington am 43 one daughter aged 4 who has now started school and would like some female running partners either early mornings or afternoons runs preferably anyone out there?

Hi again everyone. I've been too embarrased to show my face recently. the last two weeks I've only been out on Sunday - last week for about 5m and today for a pathetic 3. It's really hard to keep myself motivated when I've got no immediate target. when I get chance - maybe overthe Christmas hols - I'll work backwards from Kingston and write a schedule down - once I've done taht I'm pretty good at sticking to it. CurrantBun - I so agree with you about fresh air - I have run on the treadmill but it's grim. I like the fresh air, I like (when in daylight) running through parks or along the river, or just running along streets I'd have no normal reason to see, and I like the feeling of actually going somewhere (even if it is round in a circle...). I can run in Bushey Park and Richmond park and I see the deer, and I very often see a Woodpecker (always in the same place) - why do people choose the gym? I do think you've done really well - and I think the walking instead of the bus is a great idea - a brisk walk everyday make a huge difference. ok this week I'm going to try to get two in - part of me has been a bit stcuk with thinking that anything less than an hour isn;t worth it, so I end up doing nothing - which is just silly. Now I did my 3m tonight and really enjoyed it I;ve realised I really ought to at least get out there. JoPG it would be great if we had an MN contingent at Kingston. hope everyone's doing ok

oh sorry Darlorunner - I meant to say hello. I really don't know if there's anyone from your way. but if not I find having someone to check in with here is second best to having someone to actually run with!

hi hat woman knowing other runners out there always helps

Well, I did go outside for a run on Friday at lunchtime. It was a perfect day for a run: very mild - almost warm - and just a gentle breeze before it picked up later on! I ran round Regent's Park as it's right next to where I work, and I have to say that even though the groin pain gave me a little bit of grief, it was SO worth it! It was lovely just to be outside and I managed 3 miles. I'm not bothering with a watch now; I don't need reminding of how slow I'm having to be - and without a watch I feel better about taking a few walking breaks if needed.

Didn't do anything over the weekend though - it was quite a busy one and I have to admit that for the first time since I fell pregnant, I didn't wish I was out doing a long Sunday run in yesterday's weather!! Not sure I'll be able to fit anything in today but have my kit with me so will probably leave it at work ready for tomorrow.

Darlorunner - welcome to the gang. I'm also a Londoner, so no good for real company, though very happy to compare electronic running exploits!

hatwoman - you sound JUST like me at the moment. I'm down to one run a week, finding it really hard to motivate myself out the door for the short runs I could squeeze in to our hectic schedule, haven't made it to my club night in a month. Generally struggling for motivation.

Still, tomorrow, am hoping to do the club run, on Saturday we have our 5k champs. I am totally out of shape, but it will be sociable. In two weeks the club FLM places get raffled, and if I don't get one I am going to set myself some New Year goals to get myself in gear.

Wow - I am so impressed with all you runners out there, and am hoping some of you can help me. I used to run, but haven't for just under a year now, following the birth of DD (my first) in July. I had a C-Section, and am currently breastfeeding and want to know if anyone has any advice on when I can start running again, if I can run whilst I can continue to feed or whether I should just wait until I stop feeding. DD was a bit on the large side - a long baby weighing in at 11lb and 3oz and so I've been left with a rather hefty 'pouch' that I'm itching to do something about, especially as this is my favourite time of year for running.

Just joined Mumsnet and feeling a bit lost and low at present, so would love to hear from anyone.

Thanks all in advance.

Hi MavisCruet, and welcome. You'll find lots of friendly support and advice here so please hang around!

I can't speak from experience with regard to getting back into running post-birth as I'm currently almost 28 weeks' pregnant with my first, but as you're well past the birth now I see no reason why you can't start back as soon as you'd like to. Another runner I know who has just given birth to twins is back out running after only 6 weeks - she is also breastfeeding both of them! So it can be done. Her advice was to start off REALLY gently and slowly, perhaps alternating 3 minutes of running/jogging with a minute of walking up to about 10-15 minutes in total, then build from there. This is assuming you didn't run much during your pregnancy too, so there is a reasonable loss of fitness to rebuild.

The recommendation re. breastfeeding is to feed before your run, as this means your breasts will be empty and less likely to leak or feel uncomfortable. Also, as you progress and run further/faster, you will build lactic acid in your muscles which may pass into your breast milk. It won't harm your baby, but some babies don't like the taste it gives to the milk. You may need to wear two sports bras for extra support depending on how well-endowed you are! Weat dark-coloured t-shirts too in case of any leakages!

It may also be worth getting checked out by a physio before you return to running. Pregnancy and childbirth can affect the alignment of your pelvis and you may find yourself getting recurring injuries which you never experienced before. It's worth ironing out any potential biomechanical problems before you start running again as these can then be resolved before you actually cause an injury.

Hope this helps!

Hi MavisCruet - congrats on your baby and welcome to the gang.

Can't advise on post CS running, but as for breastfeeding, it shouldn't be a problem, particularly as your baby is 4 months old, so not a newborn.

I started running when dd2 was 6 months old and was fully breastfed, I was just starting on solids when I began. I started off doing two runs a week, after the 7pm bedtime feed. That worked well for me as both my kids were asleep and dp would cook me supper whilst I was out! I began with a 15 minute run and built up really gradually from there, adding 5 minutes or so every week. But the main thing is not to push too hard, and enjoy it.

I didn't have any problems carrying on breastfeeding whilst running. In fact I'm still feeding twice a day (morning and evening) - dd2 is 20 months, and I ran a half marathon in September.

Good luck - and enjoy the running.

MavisCruet

I started around 10 weeks after my section, did the RFL 16 weeks after section. It was the first time I've ever taken up running and become addicted

I think following a novice 5K training plan would be a good start, no reason why you can't take say a 6 week plan and spread it over 10 weeks or longer.

I breastfed mine and had no problems, if you're still getting that engorged feeling you may want to give a quick feed before setting out. Get yourself a good sports bra, Shock Absorbers are fab!

Watch your fluid intake, I used to get so thristy breastfeeding, especially if you're still doing night feeds. Remember to drink

I've had conflicting advice on whether breastfeeding keeps your ligaments soft. I've also been told that it can take 6 to 12 months for everything to settle down in the ligament pelvis department. So I'd take it easy when you start and watch out for pain in that area.

Bumping for snailpace and luckylady.

Lots of new faces here.........hello!!

Hi there! Just started a running thread in diet sectin! (Doh!) And kind Saggarmakers told me that there was one over in sport! Hurrah!

Am just off out but shall have a good read of this later! How happy I am to have found fellow running mummies.x

Welcome snailpace! You'll find runners of all varieties and motivations here.

I got my official FLM rejection yesterday - but I knew I wasn't in through the ballot anyway, so no great disappointment. My club's places get raffled a week on Tuesday.

I had another great Sunday run across London to BIL and SILs house, where they were hosting a party for their 4 year old. Once again I celebrated running 10 miles by quaffing a glass of bubbly and then eating lots of cake. To be recommended

Also yesterday was my club's annual 5k race, I came third of the women in about 21.45, which I was very chuffed with given my slack approach to running recently.

Evening all.
Am an infrequent poster on this thread but just wanted to say that thanks to some encouraging comments on here,I began to run outside and you're right.
It's soooo much nicer than the gym.

Managing an 8km run fairly easily and did a 10 k one last week for the first time EVER!

Was delighted.

At 39 I've never been fitter or healthier.

Glad you found us snailpace.

Crikey Pidge - well impressed with your 5k time.

Had an eventful run this morning, doing a 4 miler, 2 miles out and back along the canal. At our furthest from home point my running mate developed excruciating stomach pains and I virtually had to carry her back. It was windy and bloody freezing. It was deserted today so no-one to help - usually you can't move for walkers, cyclists and dog walkers!

Wotcha Moondog!

Alright Saggar?!

You know they race up Snowdon every year don't you??

Can't ever see myself getting there somehow..

I've found the gym really hot after running outside and in fact had to stop after 20 mins the other day as I couldn't breathe.
Most odd.

Yes I too got my FLM rejection letter. I am going to try and get a charity place. I'd like to have another baby in the following year and so i dont know when id get chance to run the marathon again.

I run about 4 times a week, between 45- 70 mins long. (But at snail pace!) I ran for a year before pregnant with DD and been running for a year since she was 5 months. So i do feel ready for a challenge. I started doing a bit of speed work (yuk) and hill sessions (yuk) lately. Im thinking i could perhaps become more of a slug than a snail...

What a lovely surprise, we've been away for the weekend and I've come back to lots of encouragement - thank you all! Am going to be brave and start my running again this week - will post how I get on.

Full respect to all those hoping for FLM places - good luck.

TTFN

I took part in the GRIM 8 this weekend, in Hampshire. I can highly recommend it for next year if you don't mind a little water and mud. Very good atmosphere and a good giddle

That sounds like good fun, Froglette.

Mud and water sounds like hell to me! I love my dry pavements!

Saggar and moondog - are you talking about the Snowdon marathon by any chance? It sounds fab. Though I'd rather do a flat one first. Am also tempted by the Rhayader 20 (quite near to my parents for one thing), but that sounds a bit scarily hilly too for a relative newbie.