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Please don't worry about your mileage or the fact that you're not running at the mo. In the words of Elbow - We've got open arms for broken hearts (maybe not that bit) and everyone's here!
You don't need to talk about running either. Mal and I spent virtually the whole of Xmas talking about anything but running. (Hogwarts, Cakes, Ice Cream, Insomnia!) Booey always goes on about her clothing Haha
What we do have in common is a great sense encouragement for each other. Once you get going and post your progress on here we'll all be backing you.
In the meantime you can just write whatever comes to mind and one of us will reply!
Boo I think you are right about running in winter. Get through this and we'll be hooked for life! Loved my run today. Now where's my reward? Ice Cream!!!!!
Silver - should you really be having that HD, given has much 'reward' you've had without the runs???
Sniffles still not cleared up, lungs so painful can't even get a bra on let alone go for a run
I did however give in this morning and do a few sit ups but have suffered the whole day as a result 
Bet you're glad with footie today, just watched the end after watching Cowboys and Aliens with friends, and looking back at the pics from NYE, OMG what a night that was, another have fun and suffer
Can't wait till I report some exercise, even if is stepper rather than run just to get back to it, I'm getting so frustrated not being able to get out, can't even walk too far at the mo
I had no idea painful lungs could stop you wearing a bra! And they say you can't learn things on these forums! Haha!
Do you have any idea when you may be well enough to run again? Does it depend on seeing the specialist first?
I'm pleased about Liverpool finally scoring a few. Hopefully it will spur them on for the season and the cup.
Now about these smiley faces - all the ones in your last post are unhappy and I don't think that's good. From now on only one sad face is allowed in each post ok?
If you want to watch something uplifting try this - it will make you cry but in a good way - really.
You'll need the sound up btw.
Get well soon Maam. It's difficult to take it easy when you want to get started again but it sounds like you'd recover better if you were a bit kinder to yourself for a while. Hope you are soon back to normal.
Booey, did you find your pace picked up after you saw Iron man?!
Silver, Glad you enjoyed your run so much.
Stripes, you've gone AWOL again! Hope you are feeling a bit happier and haven't joined in with the walking wounded.
I'm doing a 3.5k tomorrow as per schedule before a visit to the in laws. I've bought a treadmill on MIL's (Mother-In-Law for you Silver!) behalf and found a really good deal, £150 instead of £400 wish I could accidentally on purpose keep it!
Thanks for the support guys, feeling a bit better this morning, and still as impatient to get back out there. Done a few more sit ups while I'm feeling good. Less that half what I used to do so not really pushing it. I've been trying to get some fresh air too to see if helps, but so far pretty much walking from the house the car and back again, today going to talk my partner into walking a little further, it is quite mild here without much wind so slow and steady me thinks
Sil - don't mean to be so down and sad
just so frustrated at wanting to be able to get back to doing something. I can try exercising while waiting for the specialist about my ankle, but any pain and it's stop instantly. For now it is just this damn cold/flu thing stopping me and after so long since it started to linger I've had enough and want that clean New Year to get out there again. On the good side I feel stronger every morning, just doesn't seem to last all day, yesterday was my best morning, lasted till about 11 before I went downhill again! As for work, did 2 hrs 45 on Tues and got sent home. Only to go back Monday if 100% or its back to the Dr's, see how that one goes.
Mal - good luck with the run, let us know how it goes.
To all of you, sorry for being down, it does keep my spirits lifted seeing how well you all do, just jealous can't join in, yet
He looked good in his new Liverpool away kit - the grey one. Xmas pressie from Gramdparents.
Finally finished the decorating and laying the carpet in our bedroom this afternoon. Then went to watch Puss in Boots.
Hoping to get out for another run in the morning all being well.
Mal - did you manage to get out today? Does that mean you can use the MIL's tready? Could come in handy if she lives close by?
There are a lot of others out there too. Which one did you get?
Hey All - I just posted the 1000th post on this forum - excellent!
Anyway just glad to be back on it and clocking up the miles. Next weeks LSR is going to be an 8 miler as I stretch it out for the HM.
Happy running all.
Good run Silver - looks like after a week of no running you've definately got it back.
The one I went for is runtastic, its free on my android phone, don't have Iphone!
Well I've managed some more sit ups today, hoping to walk to my partners parents for t, only about 10 mins, but better than nothing. Feeling bit stronger each day but still don't feel could cope with a run
Hi all,
Well I have managed to complete week one of the new training plan.
Did 5k on Wednesday and Friday. Both were hard work but got them done.
Today I have managed 10k for the first time since November 20th. Felt better than for ages when I set off but struggled towards the end.
Legs a bit sore but hope they will recover enough to enable me to go into week two.
Hope everyone's running (or rehab) is going well
Stripes, good to hear from you and that you are doing so well, can't believe you have jumped back to 10k so quick, very impressed.
I've been for another walk today, just short of 1k took about 20mins - decided better than driving to my partners parents for dinner, walking would burn some cal
Back to Dr's tomorrow to see how doing, but hopefully will be ok to go back to work
and of course crack on with some exercise, think will still stick to walks initially though 
We can try to stretch the miles out together as we head for the HMs so let me know how you get on. I'm looking at trying an 8m run next Sat or Sun all being well If I start my club runs again and have a shorter 5 or 6k mid week that will be pushing +30k a week!
All seems a bit more serious training for a HM but I have to keep remembering I'm not doing it to break any records just for the fun and the fitness!
Can't believe Liverpool drew Man U in fourth round. I guess Suarez will still be out so no worries about Evra. Good win on Friday night though - Carroll took his goal well - at last!
Well done getting out Maam. Hope the docs is ok tomorrow.
Hi Silver,
Your running sounds like its going well
I'm hoping that I can do a 7 miler next weekend if the legs hold up
The draw is unreal. Got a feeling Evra will have a mysterious injury the day before the game
Yeah, here is to hoping all goes well, even going to walk to Dr's and back, only about 10 mins each way so nothing to strenuous. I know building to a run/walk would be the way to go, but I also know me and the years of military training behind me that I'll start back running/jogging (prob better description of pace) and just building on distance/speed
Hadn't seen the footie draw silver so thanks for the update, what's the chances Liverpool can pull off a win though, and without anymore 'racist' bits???
Silver - I know there has been a lot of sad faces from me, but I am enjoying getting out in the fresh air - even if my partner won't let me walk if it rains, he he he, just coz he doesn't like getting his hair wet
Hi everyone.
We missed you Stripes!
Hope the running is going well. Loved the picture of the cake
Morning folks
hope you all had a good weekend
Did 5 miles yesterday, the garmin played up and was on ft rather than miles
so when I turned round to come back I had to reset it so I just had to double it up 
I was most annoyed it made me stop and then the satelllites took ages to download 
Maam well done on getting more walking in and at least things seem to be getting better for you, hope you are soon fully recovered then you can start thinking about having alittle run
Silver - good for you getting out again and bumping the mileage up
Stripes - I reckon your getting there now, your doing the right thing and talking it gradually
think positive and things will keep improving
Finished a few more little bits that needed doing round the house at the weekend which was good and OH fitted the new light fitting in the toilet which looks a treat
I was out running whilst he did that as he tends to swear alot when he does any DIY 
hehe
I have my race this sunday so looking forward to that, also have every intention of doing all 3 club runs this week
Well back from the Dr's and the verdict: I'm still not right
signed off work till next week, but need to keep up the walking to build strength and get some fresh air into me, so long as I wrap up warm and don't overdo it.
Boo - Good luck with the run this weekend, sure you'll be great, you've put in so much hard work to get there.
OK, off for brew now and to do as dr says and rest a bit
Maam - well at least when you hear it from the Dr to still take it easy and your still not quite right you know you have been doing the right thing. You take it easy this week and try and keep having a few little walks and fingers crossed you feel loads better for next week
I bet you are so bored lol
Yeah looking forward to the run this weekend, its seems ages since I did a race and I really do enjoy them. At least I can check out the course and see if I fancy tackling the 15K in a couple of weeks
also it costs everytime you enter and they are not always cheap 
Anyone been the cinema lately? We are thinking of going to see the one about maggie thatcher later, see what thats like also fancy War Horse that is being advertised.
Boo - I'm really bored, feel so tired too but can't even sleep to pass the time!
Going to keep on with the walking coz I'm sure it is helping, already walked 2k today going to Dr's and back - all be it at a very slow speed
Your run sounds good, wish I could be doing it with you, maybe later in the year? What sort of prices is it for races?
As for the cinema it has been a while since I was last there, have fancied the look of the Maggie one though, you'll have to let us know what it is like. Think for me it could end up being back to back DVD fest today, after all its not like I'd rather be doing something else, ha ha ha!!!
Race prices vary to be honest, prob cheapest around £12 upto maybe £30
I don't mind if there is a decent goody bag and medal but some dont give out anything 
I can't remember where you live Maam sorry????? Would be good to meet you for a race once your upto it defo
Yeah looks a very good film, would go and see that today if it was on
Watched a funny film we recorded at home y/day - I love you man - well funny and stupid
I like films that make you have a really good chuckle 