Just started running, come say hi!

Jelly Tots

got a good site for you xmas

Cinders

That's so funny, glad I watched it on my own first

jshrew

Is anyone still checking in?

I have been very slack on the running front but with a new year around the corner and 4 weeks away with work training I'm hoping to dig the motivation out from somewhere. I haven't been completely lazy a thai boxing gym opened just around the corner so I am going there twice a week (when work doesn't get in the way). Now just need to shift this Xmas flu and start pounding the streets again, I know once I start the mojo will return.

Hope everyone has had a wonderful Xmas heres to the last few days before the new years resolutions kick in

loulabell

hello Jshrewim still here...sorry to hear you have had flu, hope it shifts soon. lucky you having a new gym nearby-no excuses now

have you got any events you are looking at?the 0x5 is in march-how abt doing that one? i will be there-can say hi

my training has been going ok really, a few missed runs because of dark afternoons and weather but im going ok. did 20miles on xmas eve and 22 for this sunday coming

jshrew

You are a machine LLB I have just booked the Wilmslow half marathon on the 25th March it's not the cheapest but it's a month before London and it's not far from home. Might do the Alsager 5 in Feb did it last year and it's very flat and quick so would be a good indicator to see if my disjointed training has improved me any over the year

Well I had hoped to take the dog out for 3-4 miles today but the cold is back in my throat and ears so it's a duvet day for me

Cinders

Hi jshrew, I'm still here too

Sadly this thread seems dead so any suggestions?  You're on another thread LLB but does seem a wee bit too inclusive?

JB74

Hello all,

hows things been away for ashort while and youve all stopped coming on the thread no way what are you all like , hope you had a good xmas and new year band that things are all good.

ive finally joined arunning club and its going well , i still have not put no running plan together but hoping where that ive joined the running club that there calendar of events will be good.

well hello everyone once again. 

Cinders

Hi JB, you've been missed. Are you back now? Hope the running club works out

JB74

Hello Cinders,

yes im backkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk lol yeh the running club seems to be , they are a friendly bunch just gauge myself with them at the moment going to the speed training session tommorow night , its good for me as its getting me out and training as before i would just go out whenever with no real plan, so im hoping it will help me shave time of my times .

hows things with you Cinders , did the little man have a good xmas ?

Cinders

Morning JB

Which club did you join?  Sounds a good plan for cutting your times.  Enjoy the speed session tonight.

Yep he did thanks and a good birthday too, 4 now!

JB74

Morning Cinders,
I joined Tewkesbury ac its going well but im not playing football yet due to winter break.
4 now flown by is he in pre-school? What threads are hot now ive looked at a few but a little embarrased just to join in lol

Cinders

Got any runs/races lined up?

He's in nursery 2 days but just applied for school next Sept for him!

LLB is over on the run further 2012 thread now.  Don't be embarassed, once you've posted people are friendly

JB74

No runs yet im going to steadily plan them, i was speaking to a tri athlete the othee dat he has done over 250 events ive not done 10 yet lol

Cinders

Wow, that's a full time hobby!!!  How long's he been doing it?

Just about to enter the Shakespeare half, that's my next one.

JB74

I think a few years he is doing london marathon this year. Is the shakespeare one in november? A woman from a differemt thread dis it last year and broke her hm pb

Cinders

Shakespeare full and half is in April.  Maybe there's another one in November.

JB74

Possibly lol where is shakespeare at or is it me being a plank and ita in his birthplace

Cinders

Lol. Stratford

JB74

Thought so lol could have looked stupid there ha ha so you dorma ng full or half? Llb does her first mara next weekend doesnt she

loulabell

good afternoon all...yes llb does indeed go for broke next weekend

Cinders

Doing the half this time

Good luck LLB

loulabell

thanks cinders what time are you aiming for in the HM?

Cinders

Hope to break 2.15.  What about you LLB, do you have a time in mind?

loulabell

well it starts sunday so id like to finish by Monday......

Cinders

Tut tut LLB. I know you've put the miles in. I'll say you will do sub 4.30

loulabell

well, i ve been reaching the 13mile point at 2hrs each time and thats with slow pace...so allowing for fatigue and cramp setting in probably about 4:45 i reckon. there is a total cut off of 5hours and a 2nd loop cut off at 3hr45mins..if you havnt completed 18miles by tht point you are directed to the end without being able to finish....

loulabell

my cousin did shakespeare mara last year and said it was good. he did around the 4:30 mark , he also did the Eden project one in october too .

Cinders

Are you taking gels or something to eat on the way? Do you need more? You can do the miles so is it fuelling? Take it that you are tapering

loulabell

morning cinders, i have tried gels but not really keen. i usually take pretzels(salt)mini choc bar, raisins, and last time  a peanut butter sandwich, also i feel a bit sick with powerade so i take one bottle of water and one of for goodness shakes which  seems to work. yes, im on taper which im not liking because i feel like im not doing much!!...last weekend i did a 10mile, 7miles on thursday, will do 8 tomorrow, and then prob just 5 on wed thurs latest...actually cant wait until taper is over then weekend after mara i can go back out and do 20 again

Cinders

Morning LLB, sounds like you have the *taper madness*   Sounds like you're taking on enough fuel so not sure re the fatigue and cramps.   Which mara is it next week?