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May I?

I am considering trying to get out tonight and doing a run/walk thing. COnsidering running for 1.5-2 miles, then walking 5 minutes, then running 10, then walking another 5, then runnig another 5. Just want to get out. Trainers still not here but need to do something.

I have a book on yoga which was given a a present. Never done it before. WOuld you recommend?

I am also considering NOT opting out of the 10k in 3 and a half weeks, but doing it as a run/walk thing as Veggiemummy suggested. Am sure others will be doing it like this as it was widely publicised at the RFL.

Veggiemummy - you mentioned it.......any suggestions for training for the next 3 weeks (and considering there is a 1km hill at the half way point)???

doublebluff - are you going the cardiff 10k on 9th sept? Me too if you are!

just read back and have seen it is the cardiff 10. good luck! what time are you hoping to do it in?

i do shadow yoga and i def think it helps my running etc. it helps build core strength as well as all over strength. contrary to popular belief it is actually a very intensive work out. after some poses i am out of breath and my heart rate is high, and that is after being still, or slowly working through a pose.

to be truthful i'm not really sure about the training, maybe just work up to building up distance and use the 10km as one of the build up days, but once you have gotten as far as you have gone in training maybe from then do the run walk thing. or you could plan to run 1km then walk 500m (not sure how you would work that out). or you could plan to run/walk to a time plan maybe 15mins run 5 min walk. not really sure, how is your leg? did you manage to get the shoes.

If i know you pops you are going to want to run the whole way so maybe the using it as a training run and making it your next increase, increase your runs by 10% (or even a little more) each week and work out from that how much of the 10km you could run and make that your aim for the day running that distance and then walk/running the rest to finish the 10km. then you could continue on from there to increase your distances and if you can find a 10km run in a couple of months to do.

or (sorry keep thinking of stuff should have thought it through) you could aim to try to do the first 5km of the race in close to or faster than you did your R4L 5km and then run walk the rest of the race?!? in that case concentrate on 5km distance running. during the race walk for a km after the 5km and then run walk at whatever distance-recover that feels right depending on how your leg feels.

SHoes went in the post today apparently. Legs feel good. SLightly twingey but good. I know what you mean about me wanting to run the whole way - and for that reason, I am tempted not to do it. But then I am supposed to be raising money for a very worthwhile cause so just getting round is important.

I am going to see how I go tonight. Run for around 2 miles, then run/walk the rest. Hopefully I will have new shoes by the end of the week and rethink.

Well I had the wettest run of my life today. Did 5k in 32mins in a monsoon. I wear glasses and couldn't see where I was going, had to wring my t-shirt out frequently while I was running. It was only spitting when I set off.

Popsy - why not focus on running to the halfway point, allowing yourself the walk up the hill (as quite a few will be doing I expect) and running as much of the rest as you can manage?

saggar - that's is what i would like to do..but....
I just went out. Leg hurted immediately so after 2 minutes I decided to call it a day. I am extremely fed up. So I ate cake.

Pain is above ankle on outer leg and level with knee on iner leg. Really hoping that trainers come tommorrow.

Am going tp do some sit ups tonight and sort out the oil in my car.

Hello Runners
Popsycal, hope you are ok, tried to scroll down to see what was wrong, did you fall or something? Fingers crossed for your new trainers!
I only started running when I signed up for my RFL so thats about 2 and a half months ago. Starting to enjoy running now, but it's taken a while, my new trainers spurred me on a bit! As have the women I run with - I'm rubbish at motivating myself!
Well did 5 miles last night which is the furthest I've ever ran, it took an hour but really pleased I went the distance I'm gonig to enter a 5m in Sept and then maybe a 10k in Oct but we'll see
I'll try to catch up with everyones news and upcoming runs etc and try to keep this thread in my active convos!

Well done Rodeo

Pops i ate a Reeces peanut butter bar thing today, this toilet training thing is not going to be good for my waistline.

yoga here i come, i am taking a friend along tonight and whenever new people come, the yoga teacher does an easier class, might have been an ulteria motive by myself to convince a newbie to come along.

Dirty Gertie - yes I am doing the cardiff 10k!
Will look out for you. Should have my entry pack soon so will lwet you know my race number!
I would like to do it in under an hour as my last 10k I did in 1.02
Not sure though as I have just come back from hols, so have a lot of training ot do!

so in september we have dirtygirtie, doublebluff and popsy with 10kms, my memory is a bit crap is there anyone else.

Me too on the 2nd

and me on teh 2nd

Popsy no longer need XL wrap dd has decided to use potty......eek wasn't planning this so now on lookout for small ME trainer pants

db - was also thinking of doing the margam park 10k on oct 14th. what do you reckon?

popsycal - how much for your 2 XL ME airflow wraps? And do you have any terries or nappinippas?

mamamoo - where is your 10k?

Gertie all things going well I am planning on doing the Tour of Torfaen half marathon on 28/10. Don't know if I can face a 10k as well!

was going to run today after being cooped up at home watching my son for signs of impending urination. but had a fight with DH as soon as he got home (may have had something to do with the aformentioned cooped up ness) and then had no time to run before we had to go a friends for dinner to celebrate theres and our DS's 2nd birthday. but i have been promised time to run tomorrow and on the weekend (i think it might nearly be that time of the month i'm getting very ratty)

oops bad grammar that should be 'theirs and our DS's' not 'theres'

Where are you ladies?
Going a bit quiet on this thread, not slacking I hope?!

Treadmill session for me last night - couldn't pluck up motivation to get out of door so after 2h procrastination went to gym. Endded up doung a really good 40min speed session (10min easy then intervals 4m, 3m, 2m, 1m with 3 min recovery and 10mins cool down). Hate this lack of motivation thing.

Wallace my 10k is in Glasgow, no idea re. type of course. Am hoping it's flat!

oops excuse my poor typing skills (should check what I have written before posting!)

Mamamoo if you check the ruuners world website they often have reviews of different races. Go to events section I think it is!

The summer holidays are really beginning to affect how often I can run. It's been almost two weeks since I ran . Although I've been on the rowing machine a few times.

I did get out last night though, quite late, and I was quite wheezy (possibly related to crop-spraying) so I only did 15 minutes - about 1.5miles.

Hopefully can run again tonight and go a wee bit longer.

Everyone else seems to be going nicely. Have your shoes arrived yet Popsycal?