jlo Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I have gone on there too. I am JLo66 (JLo was already taken ) On the Basingstoke web site it states that you will need to finish in 3 hours and 15 minutes. This is reassuring to a blobby like me who is now overwhelmed with admiration for ANH! 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'm wishing I'd kept my big fat mouth shut now . There's NO WAY I'll do it in that time now . I'll search for you JLo . I used my real name but it was already taken . Same name with a space worked though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 ANH I've had a look for you & JLo on Take to the Streets but can't find you Is there any chance you could maybe start a training thread here Great, thanks 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 can't find you either. Have you used your real surname? It doesn't find JLo66 either . Bit odd that my whole name was "already taken" yet it doesn't bring that name up in a search . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Sparkysmum - I haven't looked for you as I don't know your surname. Vicki - I have had a look for you but, unless you have changed your name to Lindsay I can't find you either! Maybe we will have to just keep encouraging each other on here. I did Boot Camp last night for the first time since before Christmas. I can barely walk today which doesn't bode well! Also, I had to drive from here to Alton this evening to pick DS up from climbing. It is 13 miles and seems an awful long way!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 Yes a bit weird, i have registered in my own name, but my user name is sparkysmumruns. I can't even find myself Shall we ditch it but stick to a schedule Well after an ice - free afternoon I went out for a run about & hey..............the temps had plummeted and the roads were like ice What a frustrating day. 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 set up a training programme but it had disappeared the next time I logged in . The beginner's one seems a bit odd to me, you don't run for more than 30 minutes - ever . Surely you'd have to run at least the distance you're planning to do . I chickened out today . Hopefully it won't be icy tomorrow and I can go for my first run . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 Runners World have some good schedules I think I'll have a look at these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Go for it guys The Runners World training programmes are really good. I used one when |I did the Brighton Marathon last year. I had never run further than 7 miles before (and even then only twice). If I can do it anyone can (I didn't loose any weight though ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 OH uses a GPS thingummy but he suggested Map My Run which I'm in the process of setting up. It seems to be linked to Facebook (if you want it to!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 Map my Run is good - I have found a couple of good routes with this & you can also find routes that others have logged.Will you train with your OH 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 can't get Map My Run to find any routes - keeps saying can't connect to server or something . I've had a look at the RW one but I'm really put off by all the fartlek/interval training . I just used to go running a few times a week at a steady pace, varying the distances. Alli, my OH does a marathon in just over 3 hours so, no, I won't be training with him . All of my boys are runners and go up and down mountains like goats . ChuckyMama, I'm in awe of you doing a marathon . I don't think I'll ever do that distance . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 OK - it starts. 5k at a very slow pace (about 35 minutes! ) but it's a start....(I am cream crackered now though!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Well done . Still not been for a run (icy pavements ) but I did buy a pair of new running trainers today (£80 ) so I'm wearing them as I type (got to make sure they fit ). I'm now thinking I'm going to cram in as many fitness classes as I can while the weather's bad then the running can start when the pavements are safe . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Alli, my OH does a marathon in just over 3 hours so, no, I won't be training with him . All of my boys are runners and go up and down mountains like goats . . I know how you feel. I went for a run with my 12 year old who chatted all the way round - I was struggling to breathe. So, I tried with DD who said 'Mum, I have never run so slowly in my life, can't you go a bit faster?' My OH is much quicker that me and we did train a bit together but he would start and warm up with me and then go off and meet up with me later. I was bought a Garmin Forerunner 405 (GPS training watch) and you can download a training schedule to the watch and it measures exactly how far and fast you are going. I found it to be a great training partner as it measured my progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 Well I'm afraid more snow and now thick ice has scuppered my plans. Might have to use the gym although the very thought of it makes me ill. Why can't this awful weather just go Hope the new trainers are just the job, ANH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Inch of snow and still falling . Might not even get the car out for my classes tomorrow at this rate . Bit nervous about the trainers as they're a size 7 and I've never taken more than a size 6 . The shop is really good though and the staff are well trained in fitting so fingers (and toes!) crossed they're OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 Don't worry, my running shoes are a 6 and a half & my usual shoe size is 5 - 5 and a half. What did you get? Sweatshop are having a really good sale just now so if your trainers fit well & are comfy, you might be able to pick up a discounted pair from Sweatshop. Hope the snow will clear soon, then we can actually do some running Oh and was that a pig I saw flying Alli xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 That's reassuring, thanks . I got these (not a brand I've heard of the but the woman in the shop said they're very good). I wanted hybrid shoes for road and off-road as there are good off-road runs near me which I can do and walk Riley at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 Simon says "will that make you go fast because there's a bear behind you" " adrenalin" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 There was no bear in the box but I'll now be forever looking over my shoulder . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 erm... Dear Couperwife , Congratulations! Your application to take part in the 2011 Bupa Great North Run via the Daily Mirror ballot has been successful. anyone else got a reply yet? cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 erm... Dear Couperwife , Congratulations! Your application to take part in the 2011 Bupa Great North Run via the Daily Mirror ballot has been successful. anyone else got a reply yet? cathy x YIkes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Cathy, that's fantastic Fingers crossed for ANH now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
