Get Chatty! 😁🍹 Weekly Chat November 26th to December 2nd

[roseabi]

Good morning good morning good morning good morning!!!

Time to get the c̶o̶c̶k̶t̶a̶i̶l̶s̶ coffee and tea brewed, ready for a nice bit of running chat 😊

Sometimes we don't feel like putting a whole post up but just want to share something small, so this is a great place for doing that during the week. Please join in the discussion 😊

If you're new or a lurker this is a great place to say a little hi without the pressure of a full post.

I had a break from running last week - feeling much better for it, and am looking forward to starting my Half Marathon Training Plan next week!!!

How are you feeling about your running lately?

Have a great week, and enjoy those runs 😊

Ju-Ju, Sqkr, and roseabi

XXX

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Two swims and just one strength last week. I have been checking the weather forecast, and I see that today will be the best day to go for my run this week, because after that we get high winds and torrential rain - yay! 😊

[misswobble Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Best make hay then 😃

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to misswobble]

Absolutely 😊

[Lordi Marathon]

I'm running down in my car park area while the weather is rainy and windy, but plan to get out as soon as it is dryer, freezing and sunny! I seem to be settling into a 2 x HM jogs plus a long hike per week routine for now.

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Lordi]

I am super impressed!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Lordi]

Crikey! that's a LOT of running! I'm in awe ...

[Lordi Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Roseabi and linda9398 - I'm blushing...- I built up slowly from c25k during 2018, then after my marathon it seemed like a HM "wasn't that far" anymore! It's also a product of having enough time in the week to run for that long to be honest. I'm still undecided about taking a while off and then starting Roseabi's new HM plan but with a focus on speed. We will see though, the long runs do give the advantage of buying lots of booze calorie credits! (I've got a minor drink problem facilitated by a major running addiction maybe?)

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Lordi]

'a minor drink problem facilitated by a major running addiction' - I love it

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Lordi]

I've just looked at you profile - I have to agree - that's a major running addiction! Amazing

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Lordi]

Ha ha! I've just taken delivery of a "beer advent calendar", so I'm good for half marathon training next month 😁😁😁

[Macmac Marathon in reply to Lordi]

Your weekly routine sounds great! 😉 i’m with you on the weather front - give me cold crisp and sunny any day over wet and windy!

[misswobble Marathon]

I was thinking of a break after my race on 9th December before thinking about a ten mile race in March It would only be a week as I like to keep things moving or I could seize up

I want to do some recce walks for an ultra i’m contemplating. My husband has bought me a Montane Polartec jacket for my birthday to encourage me to clear off into the wide blue yonder. He won’t be joining me 😁. I just told him I want to walk a particular route. I haven’t mentioned running, let alone racing it 😎.

I am still doing the final runs of my marathon plan, which lead me nicely into my next race, a local 10k, my hometown one 🙂

Had a good week post marathon 😃. No problems thank goodness. I’ve been ravenously hungry 😁. Off for a run in a mo, after I’ve walked the dog

Have a great week everyone 😃👍🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to misswobble]

"Ravenously hungry" sounds familiar 😄😄😄

[Sqkr Half Marathon]

I've been so stupidly busy at work that running has been relegated to small bits here and there just to keep my legs moving. I'll do a lunch run or two this week but they will be both boring and underwhelming! My mum is coming to stay this weekend too which is lovely but once again will ruin my running plans. Roll on January and February...that's when I get my best running done! For now, I'll just have to keep eating these delicious caramel digestives and dreaming of a time I can fit in longer than a 5k 😅

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Sqkr]

Sometimes one just has to roll with the caramel digestives 😄

[misswobble Marathon]

I was given a mcvities chunky caramel bar post marathon. Well good 😋👍

I won’t be tempted into buying any though 😇

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to misswobble]

You're so good!!

[misswobble Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Gotta be 😳. Can’t afford to get back into bad habits 😃

[Whatsapp Half Marathon]

Still keeping to my two week hiatus. The weather has been so lousy I haven't been tempted to run.

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Whatsapp]

I must say, this week is looking good like a good one for cross-training - indoors!! 😄

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to roseabi]

My last week of work (outdoors), and it's going to be a cold wet one. Yuc! Can't wait to finish for the winter 😀

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

What is your job?

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Once upon time, in a land far away, I was an IT manager. Now? I'm a gardener! And I love it. Most of the time. But maybe not so much this week 😂

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

Wow! That's marvellous!!! Except as you say... 😊🙄

Roll on December 😊😊😊

[Macmac Marathon]

I’m still slowly building up my monthly mileage, running 5 days a week most weeks but did miss an 8k run last week so replaced with some rowing. Managed to knock 30s off my 5k 2 weeks running this month 😲 so think the increased mileage is helping. Been reading Born to Run, and also listened to some podcasts on Camille Herron - wow what an amazing athlete she is. 100miles per week for 12 years!!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Macmac]

Whhhaaaaatttt? That's mad, amazing

[Macmac Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Quite amazing - and thats the average. It’s more like 120-130 per week now. She likes to break up the runs by running twice a day, and does not normally run more than 2 hrs at a time, apart from when she is competing. She holds the 100mile world record 😀

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Macmac]

Awesome and awesome!

[Tbae Metric Marathon]

Just a little hi,but feeling very high on the content from this oasis.

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Tbae]

Good to see you, Your Highness 😊😊😊

[Tbae Metric Marathon in reply to roseabi]

🙈😂😂.

Great to be back.

Still on Dubai time and catching up with your half marathon posts.

Amazing you and they are.

What quality knowledge, advice and your time that you give.

Wow Abi.💥🏃‍♀️💥☄️

Pleased you enjoyed your weeks rest and repair.💪👏👏

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Tbae]

Thanks, Tbae! xx

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Still working my head around this new plan. Not sure if it is the extra mileage or the cold turn in the weather but my pace has said “adios” lately. I realize this stage is more about getting distance on the legs so I’m not that concerned. My weekly mileage is up to 40k from 30k or so prior to my race in late Oct. And I’ve added in more consistent strength work and a tiny bit of pilates (OMG planks!)

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Decker]

It's all good fun 😄😄😄

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to roseabi]

Most days, yes

[AntSharpe Half Marathon]

Weather turned, enjoying getting out in the rain , perfect running weather! Cold ish, no wind though. Got MK winter half Sunday 9th December so building up to that this week and next

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to AntSharpe]

No wind you say? Milton Keynes you say? I'm in Bucks and we had wind a plenty to go with the cold and rain this afternoon 😀

[AntSharpe Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

😂 it can get a bit blowy... I’m in Northampton, but I’m enjoying the cold and rain vs the summer running !

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to AntSharpe]

Yay I love MK Winter Half - have run it twice 😊😊😊

[AntSharpe Half Marathon]

Oh and who knew Black Friday would apply to running? Got a charity place in the Vitality Big Half, for £150 instead of usual £350 charity commitment! Going to ask family to cover that as birthday presents, so I’ll be there In London!

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to AntSharpe]

Fab!

[ju-ju- Marathon]

I LOVE that pic! Id love that in my loo. I am still recovering from my asthma attack but also so pleased i am still on my run streak. I am on the hunt for an enhanced plan for pull ups in a month as I so want it for Christmas but I'm not there yet....

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to ju-ju-]

If you find one I'll join you! I have slipped behind with my pull ups, can't quite manage one at the moment. I keep forgetting to do them 😄😄😄

I am SOOO happy you managed to continue your streak!!!! 💗💗💗

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Thankyou, my boy is to thank for that. When I was off sick, every day when he came home from school he took me... just a mile of run walk, and v slow. It did me the world of good to have fresh air too.

I have been following a workout the gym devised me I just havent done it enough!!!! So my goal is to do it 3 times a week. I have also ordered the next size of resistance band as the one I have is too easy now so i guess thats progress. Every time i go to the gym someone is using the bar so i am really desperate to get one for the garden as the doorway one is pants as I have to have bent legs

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to ju-ju-]

Such a lovely boy!

Definitely sounds like progress 😊😊😊💥

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to roseabi]

And you must get going on your stinky pull ups, the fact that you can do one is uber impressive

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to ju-ju-]

I really should! I always seem to feel a bit overwhelmed by all the little workouts after a while, though 😣

[DiveMonkey Marathon]

Hi roseabi

Been missing the running the past three weeks but physio agreed to let me do 3 races with no running in between... So won't be as fit as I'd like but I will still enjoy it!

Managed my first of 3 races on Sunday (11km trail race) which was beautiful but could tell I hadn't run in 2 weeks...

Doing another sprint triathlon tomorrow and feeling a bit nervous for the mountain bike section of the race... But at least my husband will be there with our newest family member Luna (border collie)

I have only been swimming and diving since the beginning of the month, hope I survive

Last race is a nice flat 10km along Sea Point promenade (19 Dec)

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to DiveMonkey]

Hey Monkey!

Sorry I didn't reply before, it's good to see you! Hope you enjoyed the triathlon, and awwwww I love border collies - picture post?