sparkysmum Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Hello again. Did my last 12 miler today. First hour was horrendous as I was desperate for the loo and nowhere to go but once I'd sorted that out I had a good time. Painfully slow though but hey, I'll just be glad to finish on the day How are you getting on Vicki Is the p/f any better Still hoping you'll get relief soon. Cathy how are you doing. 3 weeks today we'll be finished. Can't wait. Have a good week Alli x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 Well done, Alli . I'm very impressed (and slightly envious!). I've had my insoles altered a bit (they were a bit uncomfortable to wear all day long ) and they do feel better. My heels are still sore in the mornings and the side of my foot is no better . The podiatrist reckons it could take a few months before it's totally better . Can't believe it's only 3 weeks away . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Possibly not posting in the right place, but I didnt think this would warrant a thread of it's own...sorry if it should have been. Does anyone have any advice for how to gain motivation to start running again? I tried to get back into running in order to regain my fitness, but seem to lack motivation to go out! I've been trying to couch to 5K NHS programme (which I found to be useful when I tried it) but haven't been for a good few weeks now. And sparkysmum, well done on the 12 miles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Hi Chris, I know what you mean about motivation, but what helps me is having an event to aim for. Are there any fun runs near you which you could enter and then train for. Finding someone to run with also helps if they run at the same or similar pace to you. The other thing is that in theory at least the more you go out the more you will want to go and so you become self motivated. Having said that I'm at a stage where I really don't want to run another step I will though as I would probably feel even worse if I didn't run at all. Do keep going. Alli x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 I'll be needing the very same advice when I'm able to run again . Earlier this year, when I started running again (after a break of more or less 2 years) I entered a race, as Alli suggests, and that did the trick. Good luck . Keep popping in here for motivation too, that seems to help . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Injured Can't believe it. Only 2 wks to go. Have been injury free from the start too. Last week I stopped to sort out my tunage and I took so long my calf stiffened up. Went out today & oh the agony. Any way I reckon I should be able to jog the downs & walk the ups. But it will be a long wait for the kids at the other end, hope the rain stays off for them. How are you doing Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 Oh no . You're ready to do the distance so if you take it easy between now and then, perhaps you'll be OK . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Im confident that I can get round 13 miles (the final part of a mile will definitely kill me though ) I will be more than happy to "get round" the route. im not expecting any personal bests cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Cathy, that's great I'm beginning to look forward to it, she says, crossing her fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 we can walk it (please? ) we will probably spend the run chatting anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 No way will I be able to do mine! My back never recovered from having to carry the dog and then slipping over on a wet bridge. I just haven't been able to train so can't see a half marathon happening! Good Luck to the rest of you though and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 Oh dear . We're dropping like flies . It's all resting on you two, Alli and Cathy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 It's a shame to hear that you can't run some of you. What an awful shame after all of the hard work. It would be interesting to hear how many don't make it to the start line because of injury. I am doing the Coniston Challenge this weekend. It looks like it is going to rain all weekend I haven't really trained other than walking and a kayak lesson so I am a bit apprehensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Good luck, Chucky Mama. I had forgotten it was this weekend. I hope you all raise all that you set out to. Can't wait to see photies of the guide dog and to hearing all about it.Alli x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 Good luck from me too . It certainly sounds like a challenge . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Well I'm back having a lovely latte after my last jog about before next weekend. Can't believe how much training I haven't done Shouldn't laugh. Had a lovely time though Simon & the dogs came too - my fav kind of run. Think it will all be fine even if hideously slow. Looking forward to the crowds, bands, charity village, pasta party and the fab White Van Band at the end. Got my Prostate Cancer running vest this week & glory be it matches my trainers Cathy, well have to arrange to meet up Speak to you soon Alli xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 It all sounds good fun - pity you have to be running like a daft thing to see it all . I've got my race number (didn't know it would have my name on it )and chip in an envelope to send back . Can't quite bring myself to do it although I know there's no way I could run it now. I'm glad you're colour co-ordinated, Alli, perish the thought that you clashed with your trainers . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Vicki, maybe it's not too late...................Alli x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 How was it Chucky Mama Did the weather hold up for you Any photies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Just got back home from the Coniston Challenge (stayed in a lovely place called the Drunken Duck which gets a huge thumbs up). Well, it was tough. We hiked 6 miles up and down the Old Man Of Coniston. It took us 4 hours instead of our planned 2.5 as a team member who was put in our team as a last minute substitute was unfit and really struggled - all credit to her though as she made it . It was so foggy and wet that sadly we were not able to see anything but a panoramic view of fog from the top We had to remain within 100 meters of each other otherwise we would have been disqualified so couldn't split up. Our struggling team mate sat out the bike ride which was just as well. I don't think she would have made it beyond the first 2 miles. It was a very challenging 12 miles up hill and down dale and took us 1 hour and 25mins (I think I would have cried if I had seen one more hill) and then a tough 55 min kayak around the lake in the pouring rain and high winds. It was a long and very wet day but it was fun and a huge achievement. It was for Guide Dogs and everyone competing on the day raised a total of £104,000 which is enough to pay for 2 guide dogs for life. Our teams (hopefully) will raise £10.000 of that. There was a blind man that did the walk section with his dog. He gave a really tear jerking speech on how much his dog meant to him, it made all the pain worth while. I'd recommend it to anyone who fancies a challenge for a good cause. The organisation was fantastic, there was camping, all challenge day meals were provided and there was a band in the evening (I'm so glad that I didn't camp though). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Well done. I'm exhausted just reading that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 Me too . Fantastic achievement, well done . I bet a hot shower never felt so good after that lot . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 What a fantastic achievement. Huge congratulations!! I have been round today to see another good friend of my friend who died last week. She is also down to do the Basingstoke Half Marathon. She is also pretty crocked with her knee. However, we have talked about hobbling around together and chatting about Pauline on the way. I'll let you know if we manage it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Go for it jlo. you can walk the whole thing if you have to or jog/walk. I bet you will regret it if you don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 What a magnificent achievement Chucky Mama, well done You must be shattered but grinning from ear to ear You've done it & raised a small fortune as well, fantastic. Have a well earned hot choc or maybe something a bit stronger. Alli x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
