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That's the trouble, finding the time to up the distance. I got back from my run to find poor Moo had been crying her heart out and Mr Mal was stressed to the max and had no idea what to do. He was sure I'd been gone for hours!
I've got my shiny new training plan from my lovely sister and I'm really excited about it. I can't wait to get out. It starts nice and slow because I've got lots of time and I can increase it if I want to. I asked to start it nice and easy so I can just enjoy getting out running in the cold and rubbish weather without worrying about distance and then start increasing once I'm getting out more regularly and it's getting lighter.
I'm still struggling to find time for anything other than my LSR at the mo. May try an off road run at lunch but with all the rain yesterday it could be messy and dangerous.
Maybe if I go round in my wellies instead - not sure how they'd look with the running tights though! Haha!
Feel sorry for Mr Mal by the way. Did he have a look of terror on his face. Funny he thought you were out for hours! Haha! Or maybe you were and you ran further than you thought.
Morning all
Well the gate, post and fence panel are all off now, the wind had shattered one panel. Hubby and kind next door neighbour have made it all safe until we can get it sorted
more expense 
Didn't club run last night had to much to sort but hopefully will tonight and tomorrow, tonight depending if I can get away from work early which am not sure about at the moment
Its a beautiful morning here at the moment, wish I was out running
Glad you fixed the fence Boo. We lost a couple of tiles in the wind which will need replacing - as you said more expense just when you don't need it.
Well Silver did you go?
Fence made safe its far from fixed unfortunately, it can wait as well lol
Whats everyones opinion on theses races I am going to do - basically its 3 rounds 3 dates, 5, 10 or 15K.......I was thinking the first one do 10K then the second two 15K
purely for the reason I don't know the course and the first I can see what its like 
good idea or 'no stop slacking Boo and do all at 15K' 
Failed miserably at lunch again. I walked out onto the fields I run through and it was blowing a gale still so I thought I'd stay in and have my lunch instead. I'm starting to lose enthusiasm once again which is weird as I was loving it before Christmas. Still think its something to do with getting all kitted up for shortish runs. If I know I'm doing a +10k I'm really up for it. This is bad as I know a little more often is good to build up your strength.
I'm going to say here and now that from next Tues I am back on the club runs. If I don't do it you can all give me a collective kick up the arse!
Know what I need - a running partner - a real one!
I've just this morning had an offer of a running partner, don't know if I actually want one or not!
It would be nice on the one hand but I'm worried about the pressure on the other hand. Particularly as I'll need to speed my slow and steady programme up for anyone else. Not fair to expect anyone else to stick with between 3k and 5k for the whole month just because I'm trying to take it easy.
It would help with motivation and possible strengthen a friendship with someone I like and admire a lot but am not entirely comfortable with. It'd be easier if I didn't know them or if they were also new to running but she's been running for years but taken a break after the birth of her baby.
I should probably just go for it!
Booey, I think your plan is a good one, better to start at 10k for the first one and test your limitations and enjoy it, then you'll be in a better position to push your boundaries for the 15k's to follow. That's my humble opinion anyway!
I did feel sorry for Mr Mal. He is used to avoiding almost all aspects of the childcare but suddenly he's being asked to look after the children a lot more. He's doing a really good job and it's strengthening his bond. Anyway sorry to blather on about child related stuff so much.
I think its just me but I like running alone
my club runs are with other people and when I am pushed, so the freedom of other runs on my own I love 
Is it not difficult to find someone that runs at your pace 
I am pretty slow and find most people are usually quicker than me 
Its wierd cuz I bet if we all lived close together we would go out together alot, the encouragement would be fantastic
no slacking when I would be knocking on your door saying 'come on get your runners on' haha 
Mal just be honest with this new running partner so they know exactly what you want to do, distances etc and how often you want to run with them
see if it works thats all you can do
Not been to Irchester Country Park no, think I will do the 10K then 2 x 15K
I need to be doing 10-11 miles as much as I can now really
Thanks Booey, you're right. I should just be completely honest with her, tell her what I want to do and how often and see if she wants to come along for none, part or all of it. What I want to do is no less valid just because I haven't been running long. I should remember that. I've been running between a 12 and 13 minute mile so on the slow side but I can tell her that too.
Silver, you've got some virtual running partners here but I hope you find a real one soon.
Mal I am stalking you, I popped over to see if your new picture is on yet and it is
"What I want to do is no less valid just because I haven't been running long."
I'll remind you of that Mal.
You are doing brilliantly, you are all proper runners. If you weren't you wouldn't know what it feels like to shuffle through the door feeling hot despite the driving rain and gale force winds! Give yourselves credit where it's due.
Mal you are the only runner I know to have managed to keep running consistently (despite all the logistical challenges)in the last 3 months, everyone else - me included - have been overcome by excuses!
Marathon cake was AMAZING, there were even a few tantrums from the grownups who discovered there wasn't any left to take home with them ... I didn't tell them that there wasn't any left cos I went into the kitchen and ate two slices under the guise of doing the washing up
Love your profile pic by the way. They look sooooo cute!
Blimey! Is that your sis. SOLB are you really a marathon runner? - a real true life marathon runner? We are not worthy of your presence! *bows head* Welcome to our humble abode!
Glad you enjoyed the cake - Mal slaved over it for days. I feel like I was there with her for most of it too - not that she went on about it or anything! Haha
Ha ha, Silver, you made me laugh!! As if I went on about it, I never, ever ramble on about non-running related things! SOLB is my ever so fantastic marathon running sister, she's the one who has to listen to all the whinging about running (even more than you lot have to hear!!)
Thanks for the support SOLB, nice to see you on here. I'd make you a cup of tea but it's your turn. Get the kettle on!
I'd kinda guessed about the hours spent slaving over the cake .... as the picture will testify the effort was fairly evident. The after picture wasn't quite so pretty and my swollen belly and I have only just managed to roll off the sofa.
*Slosh* there you go Mal *thuds back onto the sofa*
Hi SOLB nice to meet you, Mal has told us all about you
that cake is fantastic 
Well I finished work early enough to get to Run England Running group last night but the weather decided to change drastically whilst I was driving home
by the time I was home it was heavy rain so I didnt venture out, and it stayed that way all night 
So, tonight I shall be out with DRR group
as far as the forecast is saying is shouldn't be raining 
fingers crossed
Oh and Mal am loving your pic, very cute
Boo I still haven't run and it's driving me mad but it's soooo windy today I know Id hate it out there as these fields are v exposed!
Good luck if you go out tonight. Don't get blown away.
The weather is still very bad here too, I was hoping as the day went on it was going to get better. If its still bad tonight its gonna have to be the dready tready lol its just so boring on that thing
and still not used my new super bright headtorch 
Right I have just booked my first race this year, a week on Sunday, Irchester Country Park, Wellingborough the 10K to start with
I have been checking the results/times of previous years and when I do the 15K I will highly lightly be last 
haha it looks like alot of rather good runners use this to train for the VLM. Chap at my run club said to me your a true runner when you experience coming last 
haha anyhow it looks a lovely setting although as multi terrain could be muddy 
its a set loop of 5K so either 2 or 3 loops 
Anyone fancy joining me
Haven't got much credit for all my hard work though but as you all know she's not one to give praise without good cause!
Think it would take a new kitchen to get any thanks in our house but that ain't gona happen for a long time!
Wish I could join you for the run Boo but yet again the boys footie is in the way.it will happen one day I'm sure
Hello everyone.
Little 2k to do tonight but can't be bothered, can't wait for my motivation to return properly. I'm going out anyway and I get to try my new ipod shuffle out too.
Booey, I think it's time to confess, we all know you've been switching all the lights off and running on the treadmill with your headtorch on at home!
Wish I had a tready too!
I think it's time I had a new mantra - I will run tomorrow, I will run tomorrow, I will run tomorrow - if it's not windy! Haha
Seriously I am worried as I feel restless at night if I haven't had my fix of Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream. It's still on offer at Spar (half price) but I've bought so many tubs from there in he last 2 weeks they have run out - seriously! I'm doing a large tub every 2 days so I'm quite a regular. I told the girl I couldn't sleep unless Id had some HD and she looked at me like I was a weirdo!
It's all about rewards that's what I say and as long as I'm running I don't feel guilty about it. Oh! Hang on I haven't run for a week now so What am I rewarding myself for? Oh yes the decorating that's it - if you look hard enough there's always a reason to eat Hagen Das! Mmmmmm!
Morning folks
Did my club run last night yaay
4.65 miles. A couple of new people started, another lady who runs at my pace 
and a chap who has entered Ironman 
needless to say once we started he was gone, couldn't see him for dust, rather good looking chap aswell 
enjoyed the run alot though, no rain and abit windy
Silver - reckon you will be good to go today, I think we have had the last of the rain even though the wind is still about. Maybe a tad muddy underfoot though
Mal - that tickled me
a vision of me on the treadmill in the dark with headtorch haha you never know though we could have a powercut 
Well I am out tonight round my folks, mum has a get together with a few of us for a drinks/buffet/games night this time every year so should be a laugh
then tomorrow is hubbies best mates 40th so we are all out for a meal to celebrate, I am driving so he can have a few pops 
It was well muddy on the trails but the new trainers were great. Have to say they aren't as comfy on the road though as they feel a lot more sturdy than my Nikes but maybe they just need running in.
I am do happy to have finally run in 2012. Bring on the HM!
Well done on your run last night Boo!
Great news Silver well done
good mileage and time aswell. Its a great feeling when your out there doing it ah, makes you feel that ickle bit more addicted 
Reading from other threads, if you can stay motivated this time of year you will always love running
I can already see its staying lighter a tad in the evening, it may only be a matter of minutes but it still makes me feel positive
Silver - well done on getting out there and doing some. Sounds like you had a great time.
Hopefully won't be long till I join the running in 2012, just can't see it being anywhere near your standard.
At times I do feel like chatting on here I am way out of my league since my longest run ever, and I'm talking a few years back is only 4 miles and would take nearly an hour to do
I do take confidence from you all though that I can get where ever I want my running to take me, can't see it ever being a marathon though, just fun and weight loss.
Boo - you been using your new head torch yet or is it now too light in the evening for it