sparkysmum Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Hi Vicki, how are you feeling Hope the weather is kind to you on Saturday Good luck, go burn them roads, gal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 Thanks, Alli . Feel OK although I'm sure the nerves will start soon . Haven't run since Sunday but step class yesterday and step/zumba today should keep things loosened off . My legs haven't been the slightest bit sore since the 12 miles on Sun . I've got company tomorrow - one of OH's acquaintances was asking if anyone was driving up and could give him a lift. I've never met him before but at least it's someone to talk to (and to drive me home if I'm incapable ). He'll have a wait at the end though, he's doing it in about 1.30 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Good luck for tomorrow ANH! I am sure you'll be fine and I'll be thinking of you doing your half-marathon as I continue in my sad effort to reach 5k!!! Go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Just done the Hook Fun Run and was just over an hour for six miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Well done jlo, i'm very impressed!! I've just done run 1 of week 9, the final week of couch to 5k, just two more runs to go, but found it very hard this morning, hardest so far, even though I ran further and for longer on Thursday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Well done jlo, i'm very impressed!! I've just done run 1 of week 9, the final week of couch to 5k, just two more runs to go, but found it very hard this morning, hardest so far, even though I ran further and for longer on Thursday It is really weird how some days are harder than others. Someone on here (sorry can't remember who) suggested that I may be dehydrated when I had a session like that. Don't get disheartened though - you are doing really well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 Just done the Hook Fun Run and was just over an hour for six miles. Well done . That's excellent . found it very hard this morning, hardest so far, even though I ran further and for longer on Thursday It is really weird how some days are harder than others. Someone on here (sorry can't remember who) suggested that I may be dehydrated when I had a session like that. Don't get disheartened though - you are doing really well! I totally agree, you are doing so well . I think it might have been Chucky Mama who suggested dehydration? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 It was me, dehydrated in a killer in terms of running. Drink enough to keep your urine pale/virtually colourless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I'll be doing a lot more running then, mostly to the loo! Seriously, thanks for the tip and encouragement, today was tough but it hasn't put me off (least I don't think it has ) I've just done the same route, but this time walking with dog, at least that's disproved one of my theories - I now KNOW I can run faster thanI walk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 How's this for a coincidence ? OH and I were doing a different race on the same day, one hour apart, and both had the same race number (205) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 How's this for a coincidence ? OH and I were doing a different race on the same day, one hour apart, and both had the same race number (205) . Ooooh, spooky !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Just finished week 9, run 2, felt MUCH better than when I did the same run on Sunday but I'm still VERY slow Only one more run left of couch to 5k (not that I'm anywhere near doing 5k in 30mins ) but keep telling myself how much progress I've made in 9 weeks - there's no way I could ever have dreamed of running for this long when I started, even though I'm still slow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Fantastic . You really don't have to worry about speed, just work on your stamina and distance and the speed will come naturally (not that it really matters anyway!) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Thank you ANH, your advice is much appreciated! Im just going to keep plugging away until I can do 5k relatively comfortably (whether that be in 30 mins or not) and then decide what to do from there, whether to try to run faster (I could hardly be any slower ) or for longer or a bit of both! Im already thinking about how I'll cope with running in the Winter, most roads around here are unlit so it might have to be winter gym membership ... but that's a problem I've got a little while to think about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 My OH has a headtorch he wears for night-time hill running . My half marathon results are up . Official chip time was 02.08.45 (only 3 seconds off my watch time ). I was 335th out of 386 which sounds pretty rubbish but considering the number of club runners and the fact that it's not a mainstream event, I'm quite happy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 My OH has a headtorch he wears for night-time hill running . My half marathon results are up . Official chip time was 02.08.45 (only 3 seconds off my watch time ). I was 335th out of 386 which sounds pretty rubbish but considering the number of club runners and the fact that it's not a mainstream event, I'm quite happy . I would be ecstatic with that! Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Yay, well done ANH Well, that's my nine weeks all done, just finished run 3, still not at 5k yet but definitely get a bit further each time, just going to keep plugging away, I think and maybe look for some new routes! Not sure I like the thought of a head torch though!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Have been so involved with little poot that running's been sidetracked. So just popping in for a bit Vicki, how are you after your amazing run last weekend. Sore Tired . Is your Poppy OK Bramble You've done it Fantastic. Bet you feel proud I had a jog about with my usual crew & really enjoyed it & hope to go for a long one tomorrow, with lots of stops of course Keep on running. Allixx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 Alli, so glad little poot is rallying round . Amazingly, I had no sore bits after the run at all . I fully expected to be struggling to walk . Just had to run to step and back again (no car as OH is in Gairloch running 18 miles over a couple of Munroes ) and found it hard work on the uphill home but made it! I checked out the photos on the Kinross website and there isn't a single one of me (thankfully ) but there's one of Sparkysdad at the finishing line . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Yes def Sparkysdad but no marks for not recognising my ankles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 I did . If only that woman hadn't been clapping . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Well done Bramble! Amazing. I have been lurking on here but am so behind everyone else, on week 5. Next run is supposed to be 20 mins, seems a big leap from 8 mins.....am putting it off...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Ooooh, keep going cathybc, I know EXACTLY what you mean about it being a big leap from 2x 8mins to 20 mins, I felt just the same, but was amazed to find it was fine, yes it was hard and you need to pace yourself, but all I can say is trust in the podcasts (are you doing the NHS plan?) they really do work, if you've followed the plan you WILL be able to do it!!! Keep me posted on your progress!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 Welcome, Cathybc . You could do worse that emulate Bramble, she's done brilliantly . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Oooo err, no pressure there then ! but thank you ANH, you've made me feel all virtouos now Posting my progress on here has helped HUGELY with lots of encouragement from the "proper" runners on here so we'll all be here to cheer you on cathybc I'd love to hear how you get on with Couch to 5k, I think it's a great plan (and believe me, if I can do it ANYONE can ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
