sparkysmum Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 It is a truly brilliant event as you will discover next year Can we all maintain the momentum over winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 I really hope so . My feet are still a bit sore first thing but they are miles better than they were. I'm still a bit nervous about trying to run again though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Well done Alli & Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 is anyone still running? Ive just registered for the RNLI Reindeer Run cos one of my neighbours is a lifeboat man, and we live 5 mins walk from the sea. reindeer run ive also signed up for the sports relief mile in March im enjoying running at the moment (so i thought i'd make everyone else suffer at my amusement ) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 Not me . Slowly gearing myself up to trying a little run soon though . Well done for still running . The Reindeer Run looks fun . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Had a little jog about today with Simon & dogs. Lovely Going to try 3 x wk nice short runs. Well thats the theory. Haven't signed up for anything thou' - waiting to hear if I've got a place in a certain London event Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Well I should have been running the Half Marathon today but was very happy that I decided not to. Firstly, my back has been really sore lately and secondly - it was so blooming hot that I would have melted. I have complete admiration for everyone who did go for it. It was a really really hilly course and onlookers organised hoses to cool people off. OH and DS ran it together. You had to be 17 to take part and it was DS's 17th birthday today so I am guessing that he was the youngest runner taking part! They came in at just over 2 hours so, considering the fact that they had done hardly any training, they did well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 Alli and I were talking about you and the half marathon just yesterday . Sorry you didn't manage it but what a fantastic time for your OH and DS . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 jlo's OH & DS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Didn't get a London place, so is anyone up for Edinburgh half Keep fit through the winter Think its in May Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Have just had a look at the route..the first 6 miles are down hill Think we've gotta do it girls...........what d'ya think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 Sorry you didn't get London, Alli . I'm up for the Edinburgh half . I've done it a couple of times (but I think the route will be different to when I did it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 when is it? (can you tell im interested ) (sorry you didnt get into London Alli maybe next time?) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 It's the 26th/27th May 2012. There are loads of events over that weekend marathon, half, 10k maybe 5k as well. I'll post a link when I'm at a 21st century computer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 We've entered, that is Simon & I It's an 8 am start though. We can sort it out nearer the time. Hope you'll join us Vicki & Cathy Here's the link http://www.edinburgh-marathon.com Alli x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 I like the look of that race profile . I've only ever run up Queens Drive (for the 10k) and it's a killer. My only worry is, will my heels be OK in time . I think I might self refer to the NHS podiatrist for a little extra advice/treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 I was in the process of using my deferred entry for next year's Great North Run but was surprised to be asked for the entry fee. I had naively thought that my deferred entry also deferred the payment . Sorry, Alli, but I can't pay another £48 and risk losing that too . I'm still thinking of doing the Edinburgh one though (if I'm not too late!) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Jings, ANH, thats a bit much Don't blame you at all. Simon & I have places for Edinburgh, but I haven't even ran round the block for weeks. Alli x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Seem to have signed up for Newcastle too The kids might have a veeeeery long wait this year. Alli x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 You're keen . I have been looking at the Edinburgh Half website - quite liking the route, lots of downhill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Go for it Vicki Don't know when I'm going to train tho' 'cos as of today I'm working evry day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 i fancy Edinburgh Half Marathon. I just need to convince my friend to run with me, so we can share the journey/petrol and hotel room its during half term too ill get back to you on this one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 Just managed my first run for months . 20 minutes and slow but hopefully I'm back on track. My insoles were really rubbing my insteps though, so I hope I can run without them and my feet will still be OK . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 OK, im going to go totally crazy and set a goal my plan is to run 1000 miles this year I will be posting after every run, i usually do 5 miles each run, but I need to run more than once a week what do you think? do-able? cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 At first glance it sounds completely crazy . However, it is "just" 20 miles a week. Depends how much time you have available to go for longish runs. Do you have a GPS watch? I find that quite helpful in keeping a tally of runs (distance and time). ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I now have matching blisters on my insteps . May not be running tomorrow but will be watching the rest of my family doing a hill race - does that count ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
