Runners Thread Continued

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Hi everyone, and congrats to those who did so well over the weekend. I was trying to post a new message on the runners thread, but couldn't because I think there were too many messages (over 800). I have a beginner's question. I ran (walked/ran) everyday for 1 week, then missed 1 week, and then went out this morning, and found that I could not run at all. My ankles are in severe pain when I run, but strangely do not hurt at all when I walk. So I ended up walking the whole way. I just bought new trainers - but I can't imagine that's the problem. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Paula's won - she's a star!

Found it potty - in Alderley Edge on the main road. They do gait analysis too which is fab. Will try and go next Sat morning as FIL is here to help dh with kids while I go shopping

Oh ho, just finished watching Paula (woo hoo) and find that there are two reasons for celebrations. Congratulations, Beety: you should be proud of yourself. Although strictly speaking you ran your 5 miles at exactly the same speed as your 3 miles - slower next time!

Anyway, just put your feet up now and enjoy the achievement. Got any biscuits handy????

Three cheers for beety well done you.
5 miles in 55 mins without stoppong sounds good to me.
I went for a run this morning - same route as last Sunday but I walked it more, but I've got a sore throat/bad cold (my excuse anyway). Have had beer, pork pies and biscuits to help get my energy levels back
My sil is now talking about wanting to do a half marathon next year - help

Good grief Beety - 5 miles in 55 minutes without stopping when you've only just taken up running is amazing!

Hello folks - sorry about erratic posting, time on internet is a bit limited at home.

Beety, yes, eating before the race is a good thing. Very serious distance runners carbo load before races by depleting their glycogen stores (often by a period of fasting/controlled carb intake coupled with a run) then eating a very carb rich diet for the last 3/4 days before a race.

For more normal people, I'd just suggest plenty of complex carbs (bread, pasta, porridge etc) for the last 2/3 days prior. Works for me!

Oh, and drink plenty (of water )

Weeeeeeellllllll, Beety?????

I used to run alot before becoming pregnant. Now I haven't ran for...a year and a half. I'm still breastfeeding but only once or twice a day. They're still massive however. Is it possible without black eyes?

Get thee to a sports bra shop, Monkeytrousers! Wiggle and Less Bounce are both recommended. You might want to get a bra that is a little on the small size in case your boobs (norks?) get a bit smaller once you finish feeding - I know mine did

From personal experience I'd advise feeding before you go out as it will make the whole experience much more comfortable.

Now, where is that Beetroot woman?

You know what - don't laugh - but I double bag my boobs. Basically wear 2 sports bra's at once which renders them completely immobile.

Is that where you got your name from?

Ha - you're very witty today and in good form MT! (PMSL)

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Two bras....that's genius

Do you think? I get quizzical looks in the gym changing rooms sometimes

You're not putting one on back to front are you????

Do I detect a wry note in your text there HMC? Was my joke a bit hackneyed?

I have also worn a "normal" sports bra plus a "minimum bounce" style on top in my early attempts at running after giving birth. Its' all gone to pot now though i.e hardly ever running ....and ds is 3 in Sep

No, you did make me laugh out loud Monkey trousers, and Gizmo's little quip was also worthy of a titter (groan at own bad pun)

Hey lapsedrunner - I'm glad I'm not the only one!

Well, I'm glad I didn't make a boob there.

....I'll get my coat.

Beat me to it Gizmo

I see the tone has deteriorated in my absence!

Still rushed off my feet at work, but just popped on briefly during lunch to say that my training is going well (finally!) for the Glasgow 1/2.

Running 4 times a week, with a 6-7 miler mid week and last week a 8-9 mile run on Sunday, and am planning an 11 miler for this Sunday.

Dh has gone out with me for my longer runs, which has helped. Did c.7 miles yesterday during the day, as I had taken the whole day off so that we could both take ds to his first day at school.

Still trying to convince myself that the important thing is to get round rather than break 2 hours (...... although my training is going well, so you never know .....)(Slap myslef on wrist and stop thinking that !)

Must get back to work. Hope everyone elses's training is going well! Haven't heard from Fionagib for a while.

Yes, Prettybird, a slap on the wrist to you for such dangerous newfangled thinking (about times)

Does sound like things are going rather well, though....two sundays to go. Are you getting excited?

Also, just realised Lapsedrunner asked for this:

Twink, Gizmo Reading Half Marathon, 6th March - done
Gizmo, Paris Marathon, April 10th - done
Twink, London Marathon, April 17th - done
Lapsedrunner, TA Orienteering Championships, 23/24 April done & won !
Clary, RFL 8th May - done
Northerner RFL 8th May - done
Zippy, Great Caledonian Run/Stroll 10k 8th May
MistressMary - Marlborough ?Marathon?, 8th May
Hannahsaunt, Balmoral 10k 8th May
Fionagib, Hannahsaunt, Edinburgh 10k May 15th - done
Prettybird, Fionagib Glasgow 10k May 15th - done
Gizmo - Wheathamstead 10k, 22 May - done
Potty1, RFL 12 June - done
fionagib - 4 mile leg of edinburgh marathon - done
NannyJo, RFL, June
MumToTwink, MiniTwink, Twink RFL 2nd July - done
Twink, RFL 10th July - done
Mancmum, RFL July
Fionagib, Prettybird (they're unstoppable!)Scottish Half Marathon, 4th Sept
Gizmo: Grunty Fen half marathon 11th September
Beetroot,Potpourri,Twink GNR 18th Sept
Arabica: Umbrella 5km, London, 18 Sept
Gardengirl, Hydroactive challenge, September
Potty1, Birmingham hydroactive challenge
Twink: Clarendon Relay Marathon, Oct 2nd
Gizmo: Abingdon Marathon, October 16th
ColdTea, GSR, October
Twink: Thruxton Duathlon Oct 23 (?)
Handlemecarefully, Kingston Lacey 10k, 30 Oct
Gizmo (tentatively): FLM April 2006, Trailwalker 2006
Twink (equally tentatively): FLM April 2006
Lapsedrunner: World Masters Orienteering Championships, July 2006 (the training starts here!)

Good luck to all racing!

Talking of which, where is that Beetroot woman?

Good luck with your 11 miler on Sunday prettybird (ooh, I have to sit down just thinking about it!)