sparkysmum Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Just to let you know that the Great North Run Daily Mirror ballot will be open from 4th to 7th Jan. 3000 places will go via the Mirror ballot. If you're interested in this, the world greatest half marathon then the Mirror ballot is a means of getting two bites at the cherry. All you have to do is buy the paper and follow instructions I have my place already . It is the best day ever, so if you've been tempted in the past but missed out on a place maybe now's your chance Go for it Alli xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 My heart says yes, my body says noooooooooooooo . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hey ANH don't let that put you off Your body will have 9 months to get used to the idea. Just think if we can make babies in that time, training for the greatest half marathon in the world should be a push over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Don't get your hopes up but I bought a Daily Mirror while I was taking Riley for a walk . Watch this space . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 Yaaay Fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Do you go down the night before or is it a late enough start to go down on the day? (And are you going en famille or toute seule - in other words, any chance I can travel down with you please ) Not that I'm planning on doing it, you understand . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, Of course Love to have you with us although I understand completely that you're not planning anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 erm...do you need to buy lots of papers for this , or can you just buy one cos it would be nice if we had a bit of an omlet meet up, if we all got in cos, ive kind of started running again, and i might kind of fancy having a go, sort of (oh, no!!, there, ive said it ) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I've just registered . Help, now I have to do it if I get a place . You don't really need a paper, just go to http://www.mirror.co.uk/bupagreatrun and register. Hope I've done it right . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 oh I seem to have registered too erm, looks like we are going to have an omlet meet on our hands if we get in ive also signed up for information about the great north 10k at sunderland, last year it was the day before my birthday dont know when it is this year looks like im running again edit...there seems to be a run in Edinburgh...2nd October 2011 cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I haven't run properly for about 2 years . I'll really have to start now . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I haven't run properly for about 2 years . I'll really have to start now . Well done Vicky! Now I am thinking that I should register for the one that I was talking about on FB. The very thought of it is enough to bring me out in a sweat. I absolutely loathe running and I am bound to be bringing up the rear! Well done to all of you going for the G.N.R. (Have to put in the full stops or end up with ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I think I'd rather have a . I've signed up for the Take To The Streets training programme . Please bully me into keeping to it . You should def sign up now that we've done the deed for the G.N.R . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I think I'd rather have a . I've signed up for the Take To The Streets training programme . Please bully me into keeping to it . You should def sign up now that we've done the deed for the G.N.R . I am so impressed that you have done half marathons before. I am off to have a look at that programme now and I am thinking seriously about aiming for the Basingstoke Half Marathon on 2 October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Honestly, if I can do one, anyone can . My main barrier now is my weight . I've put a stone on steadily over this past year and really need to get it off again . Loch Leven Half Marathon in May, anyone ? Oh my word, what am I doing . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 Vicki & Cathy I'm really that you've entered the ballot. Fingers crossed for both of you . Thinking ahead, we'll have to start a G.N.R. training thread. If you're serious about Loch leven I'd give it ago although I think I'd have to walk lots. Alli xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Nonsense . I've done it 4 times and not had to walk once! It's fairly flat . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 Vicki, I'll def go for it if you are but it would take a miracle to do it without breaks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Well - I am not going to get up for the North Run but I have now applied for the Basingstoke Half Marathon on 2nd October. Maybe we could get a sort of training thread running to encourage each other. Goodness knows I will need lots of encouragement!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 jlo, that's great I agree a training thread is just what we need now. I think there are at least 4 of us who will be training for "halfs" around the same time - couperwife, ANH, you & I If we're all around the same stage maybe we could use a training schedule & check in to say how we're doing? Any other thoughts? Alli xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I've signed up for this running schedule which was a link on the ballot website. In the past I've just "gone for runs" with no planning or organisation - it did get me round 5 half marathons (best time 2 hrs 1min ) so can't have been "wrong" but I'm quite keen to try a programme this time. I was all set to go for a run this morning but there's black ice out there and I'm terrified of falling like I did a few years ago - broken bones in my hand, humungous black eye (black face really!) and 6 weeks off work . I've today started on the South Beach diet again so please let me have the willpower to keep it up . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy-Deb Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Can i come and join in with you ? I am a beginner when it comes to running but do aim to do a half marathon in July near me. I love the link for the running schedule posted earlier and have just sent up a training plan for myself which am looking forward to getting stuck into. I had a look at doing the Great North Run but it clashes with a date that will be working outdoor event. Good running everyone xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Yay, welcome to the club, Dizzy-Deb . The Omlet effect at its best . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 . In the past I've just "gone for runs" with no planning or organisation - it did get me round 5 half marathons (best time 2 hrs 1min ) so can't have been "wrong" Gasp, humoungously impressed Well you'll def leave me standing I had a look at the "take to the streets" & signed up as a beginner since I'm so unfit at the mo There is a "find a training partner section" Maybe we could use this to keep motivated, & get everyone involved? What do you think? Off to take down the tree & get the place freshened up. Alli xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Alli, there's no way I could do that now . At least a stone heavier and 2 years of no running will see to that! I put intermediate but am now thinking I'd better start off as beginner as I'm so rusty . You can search for me as a running partner now . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
