I ran (or shuffled in a painful manner) a few miles last week, but then went down with a post-marathon cold. Today was my first run again. I have to say it was nice to run without feeling stiff, just a shame I flt knackered running a minute a mile slower than I was doing for my 'painful' runs last week.
Tricia- depending on what sort of running you like, a couple of East Coast delights are:
Forfar multi-terrain half marathon in February- as it says on the packet!
Smokies Ladies only 10 mile road race (usually early March) in Arbroath. Entries will be open for this at the end of this month (Arbroath Footers website) and I can thoroughly recommend it as a great race, with views and a good feed, spot prizes etc afterwards. It does book up quickly.
Thanks for race ideas............might look at some of those.
Know what you mean about being first to enter a race, TP- wouldn't it be embarassing to end up with race number 1..................people might think I'm 'sposed to be good.
Well, I've been reduced to lurking since August - so biiiiiiigg congrats to all of you, you've been doing so much and so well .
I did my marshalling at the 10K, which I enjoyed, but the club members completely blanked me so I doubt I'll help them again, but I haven't been running due to the side effects of.........expecting a baby . So, I'll be lurking and wishing you all well each time you race and celebrating your achievements from the sidelines, but I probably won't be posting much - I'll try to be on the route somewhere for the Smokies 10, coz I'll be about 8 months then and will definitely not be trying to run it! But I'll be back for it in 2011, I hope.....
Lol Dude, well it was minus 3 at last years 'Barge' so the dumpling probably helped . I got shouted at by a martial cos they couldnt see my number at the end (well I wasnt taking my fleece off in that temperature ).
Congrats RJ .
Lowest number Ive had in a race was 5, which in the back 2/3rds of a 'racing snakes' field got me cries of 'Oooh no. 5, how did you get that? Shouldnt you be running faster?' Errrrrm, by them giving out the numbers alphabetically by surname ....and in any case I'm overtaking you .
I imagine all of you are recovering well from Lochness. Running my first race since 2008. 10k , they giive yellow seatshirts with Autumn Breeze on it. Wet down here. Flash flood warnings. Next three days to dry out with cold front. Hope yall have a nice weekend racing.
Glad to hear that the aches and pains are fading just like the 'never again' comments!
Been working down south this week and managed a few runs. Ran from hotel over the Humber Bridge and back, just over 5 miles - super view of the world - not sure it would heve been quite so nice in a wind though.
Tigerspaw - I emailed the organisers of Buchlyvie a month ago and still don't have a reply!
Driving up from the south yesterday I remembered the Aldi running gear day! So swung off the motorway into Manchester and got a stack of stuff. No gloves or sox left though. If it wears as well as the stuff I bought a few years back I'll be pleased with that.
Aviemore half on Sunday so trying to get hydration levels up and flush out the system after a week in hotels. Drink, pee, drink, pee, drink, pee....... Happy days!!
That just brings back memorys of Loch Ness...and they aint good .
(Quote from LN handbook): Please consider the environment and do not litter our pristine landscape.
Uh-Oh .......at least it was bio-degradable .
Hmmmmm SFC, Buchlyvie is looking more and more like its a no-goer this year. I wonder if the organiser is still stuck over in Myanmar (where is that anyhow? Is that Burma?) doing charity work.
Hi 1e, sorry dont know about B to C, its maybe a bit early for the date to be known yet?
Weekend nearly here Hurrah! Have a good one folks .
aha decided to do my bit and marshal the race this morning, although i think the runners had the better deal in the gorgeous but utterly baltic pollok park this morning
well done to all the runners.
good luck to all those racing and running this weekend.
Twas a bit on the chilly side in the park.....all these loonies in vest and shorts! Long sleeves, tights, hat and gloves for me! It was a beauty of a morning though.
Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr........yeah a decided drop in temperature today .
Nice ride out to Drymen on the hybrid / mtb today, glorious . Bike making strange clunky noise from gears / back wheel...think its time for a new bike . Of course I could just use the road bike instead, but thats not half as much fun as looking for a bargain on the internet!
What a beautiful day on Glasgow- planned a quick recovery session at the gym (still not fully back in the swing of it after LN), so stayed in later at work than usual, got to the gym, and thought "no- it's sunny. I'll go out............."- ran for longer than I meant to- found a new route, about 10k, then got caught in traffic driving home..so didn't get home 'til nearly 4pm- in trouble from OH ...............he thought I was dead in a ditch!
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I ran (or shuffled in a painful manner) a few miles last week, but then went down with a post-marathon cold. Today was my first run again. I have to say it was nice to run without feeling stiff, just a shame I flt knackered running a minute a mile slower than I was doing for my 'painful' runs last week.
Tricia- depending on what sort of running you like, a couple of East Coast delights are:
Forfar multi-terrain half marathon in February- as it says on the packet!
Smokies Ladies only 10 mile road race (usually early March) in Arbroath. Entries will be open for this at the end of this month (Arbroath Footers website) and I can thoroughly recommend it as a great race, with views and a good feed, spot prizes etc afterwards. It does book up quickly.
Thanks for race ideas............might look at some of those.
Know what you mean about being first to enter a race, TP- wouldn't it be embarassing to end up with race number 1..................people might think I'm 'sposed to be good.
Hope you made your way to the front to start off first karen
Smokies is great, should def go for that tricialitt. I missed this year's due to my broken ankle but still went up for my cake
Well, I've been reduced to lurking since August - so biiiiiiigg congrats to all of you, you've been doing so much and so well .
I did my marshalling at the 10K, which I enjoyed, but the club members completely blanked me so I doubt I'll help them again, but I haven't been running due to the side effects of.........expecting a baby . So, I'll be lurking and wishing you all well each time you race and celebrating your achievements from the sidelines, but I probably won't be posting much - I'll try to be on the route somewhere for the Smokies 10, coz I'll be about 8 months then and will definitely not be trying to run it! But I'll be back for it in 2011, I hope.....
hello all going run tonight first sicne LN
i had number 1 at clova one year
RJ
Aw congratulations RJ - um, Ithink ??? I'll be on the lookout for a heavily expectant spectator at Smokies
Tut tut Remoh, just the first one???
Nigel Barge! good one tigerspaw. set a pb there last year despite being a stone overweight due to mummy dude's clootie dumpling
the smokies always seems a very popular event. i almost feel like donning my wig and tights.
Lol Dude, well it was minus 3 at last years 'Barge' so the dumpling probably helped . I got shouted at by a martial cos they couldnt see my number at the end (well I wasnt taking my fleece off in that temperature ).
Congrats RJ .
Lowest number Ive had in a race was 5, which in the back 2/3rds of a 'racing snakes' field got me cries of 'Oooh no. 5, how did you get that? Shouldnt you be running faster?' Errrrrm, by them giving out the numbers alphabetically by surname ....and in any case I'm overtaking you .
Martial?
Marshall
They did act like I had broken a law though
Good Luck Tom, have a good one.
Good Luck for peeps going to Aviemore too.
Good luck Tom
Hi All
Glad to hear that the aches and pains are fading just like the 'never again' comments!
Been working down south this week and managed a few runs. Ran from hotel over the Humber Bridge and back, just over 5 miles - super view of the world - not sure it would heve been quite so nice in a wind though.
Tigerspaw - I emailed the organisers of Buchlyvie a month ago and still don't have a reply!
Driving up from the south yesterday I remembered the Aldi running gear day! So swung off the motorway into Manchester and got a stack of stuff. No gloves or sox left though. If it wears as well as the stuff I bought a few years back I'll be pleased with that.
Aviemore half on Sunday so trying to get hydration levels up and flush out the system after a week in hotels. Drink, pee, drink, pee, drink, pee....... Happy days!!
Congratulations RJ, hope you're keeping well and bump growing nicely. . Keep us updated how you're doing.
Hope leggies worked ok Remoh.
Smokies is a nice one, only done it once mind you. Women and cakes, bliss
Good luck with race Tom.
Oooh dear 'bodily functions'.........I'm off !
That just brings back memorys of Loch Ness...and they aint good .
(Quote from LN handbook): Please consider the environment and do not litter our pristine landscape.
Uh-Oh .......at least it was bio-degradable .
Hmmmmm SFC, Buchlyvie is looking more and more like its a no-goer this year. I wonder if the organiser is still stuck over in Myanmar (where is that anyhow? Is that Burma?) doing charity work.
Hi 1e, sorry dont know about B to C, its maybe a bit early for the date to be known yet?
Weekend nearly here Hurrah! Have a good one folks .
women and cakes indeed. braw
good luck at aviemore SFC, looks a lovely race. rothiemurchus is my favourite place. lahvly.
i thought about it, but am gonna take advantage of a rare Sunday off by cutting loose at the after-show party
parkrunning tomorrow morning though got my eye on a pb.
Good luck with the PB Dude and enjoy the after-show bun fight!
Have a good weekend everyone.
aha decided to do my bit and marshal the race this morning, although i think the runners had the better deal in the gorgeous but utterly baltic pollok park this morning
well done to all the runners.
good luck to all those racing and running this weekend.
Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr........yeah a decided drop in temperature today .
Nice ride out to Drymen on the hybrid / mtb today, glorious . Bike making strange clunky noise from gears / back wheel...think its time for a new bike . Of course I could just use the road bike instead, but thats not half as much fun as looking for a bargain on the internet!
Good Luck all for the Sunday races .
What a beautiful day on Glasgow- planned a quick recovery session at the gym (still not fully back in the swing of it after LN), so stayed in later at work than usual, got to the gym, and thought "no- it's sunny. I'll go out............."- ran for longer than I meant to- found a new route, about 10k, then got caught in traffic driving home..so didn't get home 'til nearly 4pm- in trouble from OH ...............he thought I was dead in a ditch!
Men!