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Hi Chocmonster,yeh she is def hardcore,she did a 10k last week in agony with muscle pain.I told her I could never have manged it,mind you,she gets away with it being 10 years younger than me.You will be there sooner than you know it,hey and the more running you do,the more choccy cake you can have.
Hi Clarkeygirl,dont reckon sanity comes into running.lol.Was bit worried about her revalation of boozing the day before a big run but she managed it,good job she didnt get sick or I would have run off.lol. Wow 14.2 miles is amazing,well done you,I would be really chuffed with that,brilliant time too.I still cant imagin running all that way yet.
Evening all did some weights today just on the old bingo wings, apparently those who are in the know say its good to mix it up a bit so I'll have to sort out a mini routine to do on alternate days, quite fancy the body pump classes if anyone out there has tried them? Fancy yoga too but hey so many classes & so little time! Back to the running bit tomorrow but not 14.2 miles Clarkeygirl the crack must have been good that's all i can say!
Boxing Eckytump or should i call you Bruno?! Bet that's a great workout though i haven't got a good track record with skipping was more of a hula hoop kinda kid! Will make some enquiries at my local sports centre they do a legs, bums & tums thing which sounds like a lot of lying down but its probably more involved than that! off for a run in the rain ..... well gotta be mentally fit too right?
I absolutely love running in the rain
Hope you had a good run choc.
I'm a huge fan of body pump. I'm not doing it at the mo because of the marathon training and the silly hours I'm working also mean that I can't get back to the gym in time. However, with my new job (interview yesterday and they offered it me on the spot WOOHOO) I'll be able to start back again. I went 2-3 times a week and it really helped me when I first started running because my thighs/calves were very strong from all the squats & lunges. Don't think I'd be very good at boxing because I'm not very coordinated
Yoga / Tai Chi / Body Balance is also very good for runners as it helps to keep our muscles supple and stops them tightening up too much. I used to go to Body Balance straight after Body Pump. I'll be starting that up again too when I get my life back
A very hard 15 miles for me yesterday. It was supposed to be 20, but I ran out of steam at 15 and walked home. I think I'd used up all of my adrenaline worrying about the job interview. Nevermind. Going to try and hobble a 3 mile recovery today coupled with some stretches.
If's FRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDAY!! Anyone up to anything interesting at the weekend?
LK you still did amazing,well done on the new job,wohooooooo
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I am going for another 10 miler tomorrow,10k race next weekend too.I have my daughters sleepover tonight though so just hoping I get some sleep or I will struggle tomorrow. Im hoping to do a little run today,will do a nice big hill I think,nothing too long though.
Oooh good luck for the 10 miler tomorrow Ecky. Take it easy today. Just turn your legs over and get them ready for tomorrow
I've just come back from a lovely 4.3 miles in the chilly sunshine. I really like this time of year to run in. You get sun but it's chilly. Perfect
It was supposed to be a recovey run, but I felt really good so ended up doing 08:02 min miles, so it turned into a tempo run, hehe. Lots of stretching now followed by a shower and then a bacon butty. Mmmmm!!
Have a lovely day all. Get out there and RUN! xxx
I decided not to run,just been walking round shops for over an hour sorting party stuff,I am shattered.lol.I must admit,it looks such a lovely day to run,I hope its like this tomorrow.Well done on your run today,I seem to have one pace,SLOW.lol. MMMMMMM bacon buttie,we havin sausage sarnies..
Yippppeeeeeeeee, we went out for our last long run before tapering and guess what...........11 miles without any walk breaks,wohooooooooooooooooo
.I am smiling so much.Its taken me over 2 years to be able to get out of walking when I didn't need to,finally my head is sorted.And all that after a sleepover.lol
I hope everyone else has had good weekend.
Cant remember the last time i did a squat ecky doubt id get back up! & fit you def are 11 m & no breaks that must give you a real boost before your race next w'end, best of luck for that in case i miss you during the week , hope the weathers perfect like today.
Lostkat you must be on a high too successful job interview & 15m & all before the weekend you must be beaming! well done now send those good vibes my way please!!!!! thanks for the bp & yoga advice I'm prepped & have penciled in some dates watch this space! My 1st week has been ok mileage is low & slow, it ain't been easy but I've been reading my 1/2 marathon training diary to keep my spirits up & to remind me how it felt 1st time round which i can experience allover again...... oh joy!!!!! I'd die if someone found it I've wrote everything in it which seems a bit obsessional am i alone or does everyone do this?
Helllloooooooooooo,anybody there.I got a PB to share,just did a very muddy soggy 10k and managed 1.00.28,yipppeeeeee and I ran it solid,oh and didnt fall on me bum.
I hope everyone else is ok.
Hello! It's been a while since i've posted, mainly because i went through my own mini meltdown, lol, however, all is well now and it's been nice to read up on what i missed.
Well done on the new job, LK, you must have had a fantastic interview if you got offered it on the spot, congratulations, i hope you love it!
Ecky, 11 milesssss! Yus! Well done! And a personal best on a 10k thats great! You sound like you've had a really good few weeks.
(i've just realised that i use FAR too many exclamation marks, and as a result look really excited!! All of the time!!!)
Chocmonster- I like the idea of keeping a training diary, i bet it's really motivational, and i very much doubt you are/were alone in keeping one. I might have to start one too...
Well my past few weeks have been... erm... moderately poo. Asthma decided to flare up and put me out of training for a week or so, amongst other things. However, this week has been ok- a (very, very, slow and walk filled) unplanned 12 miles, and a 10k. Went to the gym and got a personal plan done for me to strengthen core muscles and legs, so may give that a shot tomorrow...
Got my pack in the post for Bham Edf half; Am VERY excited. (and quite nervous)
A very belated well done on your PB Ecky, that's great work. You're doing the EDF half too aren't you? Feeling ready??
Got my pack through on Friday too Clarkeygirl. Should be a good one. Not sure if my legs will have recovered by then, but I'll run it with a friend who's doing her first HM if not
Ran my 2nd marathon today - Leicester Marathon. Had a bit of a crappy run, but ended up with 4:22:44, which I'm still happy with. Had a cold bath afterwards which was awful, but helps with recovery (apparently). Felt OK when I got home and mowed the lawn, but then decided to go to bed for a bit. My legs are stiff as anything now. Owwww!!!! Day off work tomorrow though. Hooray!!
Well done LK. I hope your legs do recover by sunday. Ecky, i am sure you will be able to run it all.
Trainings gone brilliantly this past week, Not been out for too many runs, but the ones i did felt brilliant. Don't know if it's the change in weather, change in routine or change in attitude that's done it, but i just really enjoyed the running this week. I hope it stays this way for sunday.
And on that note; Arrrrggghhhhh, it's next sunday! Cant wait!
Hi Guys.
Not long now!! This time next week and it'll all be done
My legs have fully recovered. Unfortunately my big toe nails have not. I got blisters under both of them during the marathon and have been in quite a lot of pain with them. They started getting better Friday, until I went out for my 30th birthday on Saturday and my friend stood on them... THREE TIMES. My GOD it hurt (I yelped quite loudly and it made me cry
) and they're painful again today. Really hoping they don't stay like this as I don't want to have to pull out. Boooo! Other than that, I've had a fab weekend 
Well done on your last long run Ecky. You are going to blitz this. Just remember to go at your own pace and stay focussed in your head. You CAN do this and I fully believe that you will.
Glad your training has also gone well Clarkeygirl. You'll be fine on Sunday, don't worry
Have a lovely week all!
3 amigos,love it.lol. Sorry you feeling poorly
Chocmonster,I know a lot of it is going round.It has wiped out a lot of the people I know who are racing Sun,just hoping they will be OK.I dont think you are mad,you are just a runner.I could cry when I am injured and cant run,I just want to get out so badly,just take time to recover and your running blog will soon be full of runs.
I am happy to have escaped the cold so far,really exited about tomorrow,complete rest and early night,I will be wearing a Tamworth AC vest Tomorrow and will have a tiny Iggle Piggle in my running belt,I hope I get chance to say Hi.
Listening to you guys has made me realise that i need to enter an event probably before Christmas, something to aim for to see how I'm doing and to remember what is like to need the loo 50 times before starting etc, etc. I'll have to scan the events bit, Eckytump i hope the others pick you out at Birmingham although keeping the 3 amigos theme i think you all should wear sombreros! well for the line up at least!!!! Lostkat i hope your toes are much better after your marathon but your ice bath sounded just as painful ouch!! ps, can i ask you after a marathon do you attempt to drive home or do you have someone on chauffeur duty?