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Weekly Chat 10th to 16th October 2022: Autumnal reflections ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿซ–๐Ÿต

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Hey there fabulous VRBs!

As a professional gardener it's the time of year I love and hate in equal measure (leaves, leves and more leaves)! But when the sun is out, as it has been the last few days, it really is glorious running weather ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ˜Ž Do let us know how your autumn running is going in the comments below ๐Ÿฅฐ

Having run my 'autumn event', my calendar is now clear. This week I have run simply for the love of it; just wonderful. For once I'm not carrying any injuries post event and I have spent a lot of the weekend wondering whether to chase a second autumn event ... I'm gradually learning what to look for in a race, what I will be most comfortable with.

Amazing how we continue to learn about ourselves on this running journey don't you think?

I have learned that I definitely like to feel I'm 'improving', I love running solo but I also absolutely love the personal challenge and resulting satisfaction I get from an officially quantified race, I prefer relatively small events to the the truly massive ones and I most certainly prefer countryside to urban, although I have to admit I'm partial to a bit of tarmac or a smooth hard compacted path!!!

And in between events, I do like to reflect on just how enjoyable running is and just how much it gives me; bimbling along wherever I fancy, for as long as I fancy and at whatever pace I fancy. History suggests this won't last long before I get itchy feet again, but still it is good to reflect ๐Ÿ˜

I love that we are all different - we look for different things, we are inspired and motivated by different things - but we all love running 'our way'; and when we can't we all know it's flipping frustrating!

Whatever way is right for you, tell us all about it in the comments - what do you love? what have you learned about yourself? what are you aiming for? what do you wish for?

However your week is looking, have a great one!

The Marathon Team xxx

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MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingHalf Marathon

I love this time of year too. The leaves are beautiful. Theyโ€™re also an absolute pain when theyโ€™re damp on the ground and youโ€™re trying not to fall over! My garden is a disaster area at the moment. Itโ€™s been totally neglected with one thing and another. Maybe a big tidy up is whatโ€™s needed later on!

Last week was a bit of a damp squib-Iโ€™ve had a cold that Iโ€™ve struggled to shake and didnโ€™t run much at all. Just a couple of 5ks. Iโ€™m now feeling a bit concerned that the HM is Sunday and I havenโ€™t done enough training recently. I know thatโ€™s probably just the gremlins talking. I did run the full distance a couple of weeks ago and Iโ€™d done a few ten milers before that so I know I can definitely do it. Rest was probably the better option. This week my plan just has short runs of up to half an hour and I canโ€™t decide if I should do one more long run since I missed last weekโ€™s seven miler. I will most likely be a good girl and trust the plan!

I canโ€™t wait to have the event done. Much as Iโ€™ve really progressed having had a training plan to follow and the gentle pressure of knowing I will have to go out and run the distance, I sometimes feel resentful about having to do a long run each week and Iโ€™m looking forward to doing it without that feeling. Itโ€™ll be worth it for the atmosphere on the day and the satisfaction of officially going from not-a-runner at the start of the year to someone who has completed a half marathon. Never, ever thought Iโ€™d get that far starting couch to 5k as a New Yearโ€™s resolution.

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linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply toMissUnderstanding

Wow, that is such amazing progress! I succumbed to a cold last week too, definitely takes the edge off the runs doesn't it? But think positive!!! It was last week, not this week. You will have well rested legs so long as you stick to the plan this week - and they are worth their weight in gold on race day. You have done the training distance, you know you can do this. I reckon you are in a really, really good place to crush this next goal. It will be amazing. And after that? all the freedom runs you could wish for ๐Ÿฅฐ Have a fabulous run at the weekend - I look forward to reading all about it!

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MissUnderstandingHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

Thank you for the positivity! Instead of sitting around fretting that I hadnโ€™t run enough I thought it would be better to just go and run. I did the 15 minute intro to the week and it was just lovely. One of those where everything feels light and bouncy and easy and โ€ฆ positive! Coach B had all the right things to say as usual.

I looked at my app stats and Iโ€™ve run at least 300km and spent 32.5hours training so that missed 7miles last week is nothing in the grand scheme of things. Iโ€™m banking my rest time and just going to focus on enjoying this week. Once again, thanks for the wise encouragement!

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linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply toMissUnderstanding

You have absolutely got this ๐Ÿ’ช. The hard work is all done!

RunWillie profile image
RunWillieMarathon

Hi linda9389 & other running superheroโ€™s,

I love running by the ocean and hitting goals on a weekly, monthly and annual bases. Iโ€™ve learnt that running is really good for my mental health & Iโ€™m physically & mentally much healthier. ย  Iโ€™m aiming to run Perth Marathon next year & I wish that I can run for as long as possible.ย ๏ปฟ

Spring running is going well. Finally feel recovered from Covid & the big stack (although still got the scars ) - Just 507km left to run to hit my annual goal.

Happy week everyone โค๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ

Photo taken yesterday at the Perth marathon. My big goal for 2023 ๐Ÿ˜
TailChaser profile image
TailChaserMarathonโ€ข in reply toRunWillie

Thought of you yesterday when I saw some photos of someone whoโ€™d done the Perth marathon ๐Ÿ˜. I bet youโ€™ll smash it!

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RunWillieMarathonโ€ข in reply toTailChaser

Thanks for your vote of confidence TailChaser - Iโ€™m going to need all the support I can get.

It was a great morning. I was surprised how chilled out it was unlike Melbourne and Sydney. Felt like I could do it with training although not many runners at my speed. They had pacers for 3.30, 4.00 and 4.15. No.2 son commented as the 3.30 runners came through โ€œThatโ€™s a normal time isnโ€™t it?โ€ Maybe, for him one day ๐Ÿคฃ

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserMarathonโ€ข in reply toRunWillie

๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ Out of the mouths of babesโ€ฆ. Is there a cut off time for Perth?

RunWillie profile image
RunWillieMarathonโ€ข in reply toTailChaser

๐Ÿคฃ6 hours so hopefully Iโ€™ll make it. x

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserMarathonโ€ข in reply toRunWillie

If I can (by the skin of my teeth!) Iโ€™m sure you can!

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linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply toRunWillie

I'm with you with almost all of that ... though maybe not a marathon next year, and definitely not Perth! It would be rude NOT to run by the ocean when it looks as gorgeous as yours does. Apologies for the seasonal assumption - spring sounds nice!!!

RunWillie profile image
RunWillieMarathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

Thanks linda9389 ๐Ÿ˜

Iโ€™m happy to say goodbye to Winter & the constant rain but Spring does mean Summer is coming ๐Ÿ”ฅ Autumn in the UK is so beautiful. x

My Ocean run this morning - just 500km left to run for the year ๐Ÿ˜
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over61andstilltryingHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toRunWillie

Hello ย RunWillie,

I always enjoy reading of your running and that of your family as well as seeing your photos even if I don't reply too often. So thank you for your updates.

A while back you recommended a book about running and heart rate. I didn't record the title but I think that you said that it was a game changer for you. I have a birthday soon, next week actually and I wondered if you could remind me of the title and it may then become my first ever running book.

Thank you.๐Ÿ˜Š

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RunWillieMarathonโ€ข in reply toover61andstilltrying

That is very kind over61andstilltrying

I canโ€™t remember what book I recommended but Iโ€™ve certainly found the low intensity training a game changer. The book was either 80/20 running by Matt Fitzgerald or The big book of endurance training and racing by Phil Maffetone. Both were super helpful. Happy birthday ๐Ÿฅณ

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over61andstilltryingHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toRunWillie

Hello RunWillie,

Thank you for your reply. I'm about to be 66, don't currently have any interest in races except our local one and not serious endurance either. I had hoped to reach the half marathon distance as my birthday gift, but injuries have prevented that. I am hoping to be able to run further, but haven't yet re-reached 5km!! I am seeing a physiotherapist for my various injuries, Achilles, hamstring and knee. Knee being the most serious. In the light of this mini update do you think both books would still good reads for me. Having had a little internet hunt after I see Phil Maffetone had written lots of books.

I can't hardly imagine running at 180-65=115bpm! Could you run slow enough for your MAF heart rate to start with or did you need to walk a bit?

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RunWillieMarathonโ€ข in reply toover61andstilltrying

Sorry about your injuries over61andstilltrying - I did have to do a lot of run/walk to keep to my maf. From memory if youโ€™re 65+ you can change the formula by adding 10. I wouldnโ€™t bother with the books and just follow your physio advice at this stage. Wishing you a very happy birthday & speedy recovery.

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over61andstilltryingHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toRunWillie

My physio is happy for me to run and my various injuries mean slow right for me at the moment. I have sent the links to my husband so I see what happens. ๐Ÿ˜Š

Before I ask any more questions I shall read some of the low heart rate threads on our running forums. ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon

I see running as a later life unexpected gift. It seemed like a mad idea when I started C25k aged 66, but it turned out to be inspired. In the early days I saw every completed run as an unexpected bonus; I expected to fail because my muscles or bones or tendons or CV were past their sell by date. There were low moments when injuries appeared. Somehow I kept going (thanks physio ) and I have finally learned that trying to go too quickly is a shortcut to the IC. In terms of physical and mental health, running keeps on giving and has helped me to bear the worst of times. It is not just the running of course; coming into contact with other crazy people is another priceless win. Everything now is tailored towards keeping up my running for as long as possible and refusing to grow old gracefully..,or at all!๐Ÿ™‚

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TailChaserMarathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

You took the words right out of my mouth BC. Just as well because my reply is already way too long!

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linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

Haha! I thought I'd left it late waiting til 56 before starting to run๐Ÿ˜ As far as I'm concerned I feel at least 10 years younger than before I started five years ago; I suspect you feel much the same. Runners never grow old ... never too old anyways ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

I have managed to avoid the โ€œ if only I had started earlierโ€ thought process. The truth is that I wouldnโ€™t have had timeโ€ฆso I am where I amโ€ฆwhich is ok.

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TailChaserMarathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

Very sensible, I wish I was that wise.

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TailChaserMarathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

Iโ€™m with you there Linda (although a mere child starting at 50 ๐Ÿ˜†).

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TailChaserMarathon

HiLinda, this time of year is lovely. Iโ€™ve been looking at my garden thinking what a state it is as Iโ€™ve not really touched it this year, not only because of the marathon training but also because I get attacked by the tortoise every time I do anything. Thankfully heโ€™s getting sleepy now so maybe I can get something done!

Feeling very frustrated as Iโ€™ve come down with the cold/flu that was threatening pre London. It ruined Expo day but I dowsed it in enough vitamins and First Defence to keep it quiet for long enough. Having my first sick day in years today so not going very far at all today. Fingers crossed it does one before the GSR as Iโ€™ve a lovely red tutu I was going to wear.

I do know now that running events have joined the things I need to book, like holidays and concerts, to ensure I have things to look forward to. I have events now up to April, with a gap in March. Much as I love a Sunday lie-in I also beat myself up that itโ€™s a waste of the morning (I annoyed Katnap saying this yesterday). Today Iโ€™m still in bed at nearly 11am as I didnโ€™t rest enough, so Katnap is right, as usual!!

I donโ€™t know whether I prefer big or small events. I think itโ€™s down to how well organised they are. The 2 big London ones Iโ€™ve done were brilliant partly because they were so well organised. Iโ€™m just hoping GSR is better this year because last year it was pretty hopeless. My small local ones have always been good but Iโ€™ve been nearer the back with them recently because they are smaller and include Katnapโ€™s speedy clubmates. So, I need to get my speed back up again now, the slow twitch will still be there but I need my sub 30 5ks back now please so I can at least be mid-pack - I definitely donโ€™t love being near the back!

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toTailChaser

Hope the cold doesnโ€™t hang around TC ๐Ÿคž

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TailChaserMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Me too ๐Ÿคง, thanks IP ๐Ÿคงx

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toTailChaser

Your pace clearly needs a bit of work if you are being chased around the garden by a tortoise TC. Or maybe it is an Olympic champion . ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿข

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TailChaserMarathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

He should be in NFL football or MMA really, heโ€™s evil. He bashes and bites me as Iโ€™m kneeling down at the beds. If I hoe the soil so itโ€™s got a nice fluffy surface, heโ€™ll walk over it. If I plant any new plants heโ€™ll walk on them until he kills them. Heโ€™s had extra solar power this year so heโ€™s been even more manic!

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toTailChaser

๐Ÿ˜‚ What a character! Our friend has a tortoise which has been in the family for 107 years. Relief through natural causes may be some way off I fear. Our friendโ€™s tortoise, named Lady Tort, seems fairly placid; this may explain her longevity!

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TailChaserMarathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

Girls are supposed to be more placid BC. Ernie is definitely all man. He has a particular liking for round, black, plastic pots (yes, in that way!). If I chuck a few of them around heโ€™s distracted for a bit. He can often be heard squeaking away. Heโ€™s in his 80s we reckon so weโ€™ll have no relief either ๐Ÿ˜ฉ. Iโ€™m going to have to get a twin level garden at some point.

Btw, to complement your quote mine is โ€˜Donโ€™t go gently into the nightโ€™! I couldnโ€™t remember it earlier ๐Ÿคง

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toTailChaser

I was thinking that Ernie and Mrs Tort could get together; but maybe he is a bit young for her ๐Ÿค”

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserMarathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

He had four ladies stay over a couple of years back - his own harem for a couple of weeks - and he still preferred his potsโ€ฆ

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toTailChaser

Sad!

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linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply toTailChaser

Ugh, you have my sympathies as far as the cold goes; hubby was banned to the spare room with a cold the week before my MM. I religiously used First Defence to hold it at bay until after the race but decided I couldn't use it forever ๐Ÿ˜ It has floored me and I'm not sue if that's because it's the first I've had in years or because it's on the back of the race. Either way, I wish it would do one!!! Hope yours disappears fast.

Sounds like you can have some fun getting back your pace. Good luck at GSR (funny, I was just looking at that ... entries still being open ... ๐Ÿค”)

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TailChaserMarathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

Thanks Linda. Rubbish isnโ€™t it? My temperature seems to have come down tonight, so only wearing one fleece and no blanket! My nose really didnโ€™t like the First Defence but thankfully it worked for long enough. Itโ€™s my first proper illness in a long time too but I think delaying it makes it worse. Had to be done in both our cases though. Not fair though, we arenโ€™t able to celebrate properly.

Iโ€™m thinking HM PB next spring. About time I got that one sorted. Iโ€™m confident in the distance at last (taken long enough ๐Ÿ˜…), just got to train and pace correctly and keep going.

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linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply toTailChaser

I think a bottle of First Defence should be included in every spring goodgoody bag ๐Ÿ˜ Feel properly better very soon.

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TailChaserMarathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

Excellent idea! Itโ€™s yet another thing Iโ€™ve learned from marathon training as well ๐Ÿ˜…. Thank you ๐Ÿค—๐Ÿคง

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon

Morning Linda and everyone.

Earlier I had typed this really long reply and was about to hit the reply button when my screen went black ๐Ÿ™€ I forgot to charge my iPad ๐Ÿคฌ

Anyway, the shorter version of my earlier draft is that I returned to see an osteopath I saw in April and, after much prodding and examining, she says I have a coccyx that is rigid and doesnโ€™t move. Think of all that running and gardening over the years and no wonder Iโ€™ve had back problems! Having said that, Iโ€™ve had so many different results from various physios and osteopaths and so I walked away a bit sceptical but she gave me a few exercises to do including a stretch one that I do on an exercise ball and I canโ€™t believe the difference already! That feeling of tightness has gone and the โ€œpullโ€ at the front of the hip is going too. Iโ€™ve even done a little gardening and all is good ๐Ÿ™‚

But alas no running. She told me not to run for another week so Iโ€™m taking her advice. But this weather is glorious and I adore running in autumn and winter. But Iโ€™ll be good and patient.

In fact, being patient is the number one lesson Iโ€™ve learned since I started to run. That and keeping the faith ๐Ÿ™‚ oops, thatโ€™s two lessons isnโ€™t it? ๐Ÿ˜‚

In reply to your post, Iโ€™m aiming to run regularly again with no niggles and Iโ€™m wishing for continuous good health to enable me to do just that. A few of our friends have had bad health diagnoses recently and it just puts everything else into perspective.

Have a great week everyone x

Acers in autumn.
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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Lovely pic IP. Some physios are better at diagnosis than others, particularly when there are number of possible causes. This one is definitely a keeper! Having a diagnosis and a plan means that your recovery has started at last; you will soon be dodging mad axemen and film directors again and penning your great descriptions of your runs. The last few days here have been blessed with sightings of buzzards and Red Kites, another benefit of runningโ€ฆ..maybe they have started to see me as a potential meal ๐Ÿ™‚

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

Haha I wonder if we can outrun a birdโ€ฆโ€ฆ. ๐Ÿค”

We get a few birds of prey and lots of pheasants around here. The latter come to take a good look at my ornamental pheasants. Itโ€™s hilarious watching them circling and wondering why these ones don't move ๐Ÿ˜‚ But the ornamental ones are so life-like that even I do a double-take sometimes when Iโ€™m passing.

The Acers are in my garden and I must say, with the sun on them, they are stunning. Happy days BC, happy days ๐Ÿ˜

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TailChaserMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Acers are so gorgeous this time of year ๐Ÿ˜ Oh I hope that is what it is IP, coccyxโ€™s are enigmatic things, my cat helped break mine when I fell down the stairs trying to avoid her. I think mine only properly healed when I took up running and it got more support from my girdle muscles. Gardening does nothing for your back does it? Fingers crossed for you too ๐Ÿคž๐Ÿคž

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toTailChaser

Ouch! I bet that really hurt TC ๐Ÿ˜ฉ How long did it take to heal?

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TailChaserMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Having two children in the years afterwards really didnโ€™t help IP so please, please donโ€™t take this as a benchmark, but it didnโ€™t stop being occasionally painful until I started running, so 10-15 years ๐Ÿ˜ฌ

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linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Beautiful photo! That sounds like an interesting new diagnosis -hopefully it's the start of a whole new you. Patience and faith are two skills we runners definitely need to practice - along with adaptability I find! Having spent over two years with one injury niggle after another, struggling to get back to the form I had two years ago ... it was lovely to finally feel I'd got there at Chester. I can't say I've been particularly patient and I gave up faith more than once along the way, but it's definitely been a case of adapting to the hand I've been dealt ๐Ÿ˜ Really hope you'll be back out running among the leaves very soon - in the meantime maybe get out and enjoy some long walks if that's allowed?

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

I remember you were on the IC for such a long time Linda, but look at you now!

I did have a bit of a wobble last week and briefly wondered if this โ€œwas itโ€. The end of running. But not yet, not yet ๐Ÿ™‚

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linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Been there too IP. It's dark isn't it? But more and more I have faith. To nowbetter than I was two and a half years ago is way beyond what I hoped for. We should never give in ๐Ÿ’ช

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Beautiful photo IP. I thought of you yesterday as we were at the Arboretum ๐Ÿ˜ Sounds promising with your physio! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Ooh, itโ€™s gorgeous Munks. I havenโ€™t been for a while but I remember! Must head off soonโ€ฆ..

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OldflossAdministratorโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Good to know what is going on Maj... despite having to wait a while longer for a run...At least you do have the glorious sights of the wonderful trees and shrubs to entertain you. Beautiful photograph of your Acers too...mine at home are just stunning...and Decker usually has a few stunning photographs of his trees too!

Take it gently x

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toOldfloss

Morning Floss ๐Ÿ˜ I havenโ€™t been able to get to the arboretum yet but when that time comes, of course weโ€™ll go together ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‚ xxx

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OldflossAdministratorโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

๏ปฟThank you...here's a morning jogette one for you..

Morning 2K...
Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toOldfloss

Thank you ๐Ÿ˜ Look at those blues! Stunning xxx

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misswobbleMarathon

Wobble still not firing on all cylinders but Iโ€™m still getting out ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ Not done my pre-marathon 20 miler yet though. Iโ€™ve got a 10km race this weekend which Iโ€™m determined to do. Itโ€™s just down the road thankfully. I can walk to the start line ๐Ÿ˜€. Iโ€™m thankful that itโ€™s a 10km rather than a HM ๐Ÿ™

Have a great week everyone ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ‘

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linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Oh dear, you've been plagued for a while now haven't you? I do hope you're feeling better in time for this event - go slowly and save yourself for the 20 miler ๐Ÿ˜˜

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misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

Iโ€™ve been swerving my fast intervals for weeks ๐Ÿ˜•. This weekendโ€™s race will be a leg stretcher if nothing else ๐Ÿ™‚.

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Sorry to read youโ€™ve been having a time of it Missw โ˜น๏ธ

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misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Iโ€™m not usually under par so itโ€™s a bit of a shock to be less than ticketyboo

It must be cos Iโ€™m getting old ๐Ÿ‘ต๐Ÿป

Iโ€™m railing against that notion though ๐Ÿ˜

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Iโ€™m joining you on the age thing. I think weโ€™re the same vintage and I REFUSE to blame my age on anything! My body might have other ideas but in my head Iโ€™m still 30 ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

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misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

right! Sunday Iโ€™m being 30! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿ˜

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ˜€

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misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

got them done! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜ค๐Ÿ˜

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

๐Ÿ’ช of course you did!

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OldflossAdministratorโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

I totally agree,,, age is just a number... but when you have as many of the numbers as me.. sometimes, the weight of it feels really heavy :)๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toOldfloss

You are eternally young my friend ๐Ÿฅฐ

My mum will be 90 next month and she is still amazing. Luckily, she still has great health and I appreciate that counts for so much but she refuses to consider herself โ€œoldโ€ and she thinks this positivity is what has kept her young ๐Ÿ˜

I intend to follow in her footsteps ๐Ÿฅฐ xxx

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

positivityโ€™s the thing isnโ€™t it! Negativity is so draining

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Ha ! Old indeed... !

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Hope you are ๐Ÿ’ฏ soon MW. Enjoy that 20 miler

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toDecker

oh me too ๐Ÿ™. The 20 mile trail beckons ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ๐Ÿ„ Must restock the Hula Hoops ๐Ÿ™‚.

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Love that..it describes exactly how I feel currently.. Hope things settle for you x

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toOldfloss

just ran some intervals this morning. They went ok ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜€

Hoping you feel perkier real soon ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ‘

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

๏ปฟIt sounds good to me! Yes..just a short run this morning has helped..just 15 minutes...but, the legs felt good! Thank you

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linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Excellent ๐Ÿ˜Š

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon

Hi Linda, gosh all this talk of colds. Iโ€™m on week 4 of mine and I think I can say itโ€™s on its way out at last. I still have a tickly cough, lessening each day, and my legs arenโ€™t back to normal just yet, but at least I feel human (albeit a bit bonkers as usual) again. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

GSR this coming weekend! I absolutely love big events, although I still feel a bit of a fraud. Me, running with all those gazelle like people?

I was hoping to get a few PBs at PR and races this year, but the heat put paid to those, followed by the cold of doom (or covid in every respect except a positive test as Iโ€™m calling it). Thereโ€™s always next year, as I intend to keep running for many years to come! ๐Ÿ˜€

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linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Four weeks??? ๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

Oh goodness CC I do hope you feel better for the weekend. I think we have all forgotten how to be ill!!!

Errm ... clears throat in embarrassed fashion ... I succumbed to impulse this evening waiting in the car outside pilates ... I entered the GSR ๐Ÿ™ˆ, didn't realise I needed to be a gazelle though - eeek ๐Ÿ˜

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

OHHHH!!! Brilliant news Linda! You are a gazelle, youโ€™ll be just fine! Hope we can meet up. ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€

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linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

A gazelle with a runny nose, a croaky voice, a cough and a bagfull of negative Covid tests ๐Ÿ™ˆ ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

Nearly all of us have got a sick note for this one Linda. Ernie the tortoise wouldnโ€™t look out of place!

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linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

Heโ€™ll be rocketing past me Beachcomber66 ๐Ÿข ๐Ÿ’ฅ

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

So long as he doesnโ€™t bite you on the way past cheeky; psycho tortoise !

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

Crikey, I might need to try to outrun him then! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿข๐Ÿ˜ณ

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Dexy510 Milesโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

Looking forward to seeing you again linda9389

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Perfect... Intend to keep running for many years to come... what could be better! Have a great run at the weekend!

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RunSkippyRunHalf Marathon

Hi Linda, hi all,

Definitely in agreement about continuing to learn. There's been lots of learnig since starting C25K - but starting to realise how much I don't know / "forget" to do (apart from the technical stuff there is ... proper care of the body, realistic and good planning, adapating appropriately to set-backs, not trusting to "I'll just hack it on the day", and having fun).

Just back from the Munich HM. Very different experience to my only other HM at the GNR (both were positive - but interesting - and full of learning! too). Went with my running club and had a very happy few days away. Westpark parkrun in Munich is also highly recommneded if anyone is ever that way.

Crisp autumn days and chillier evenings await. A few aches from the wekend but I'll be out tonight after work for a gentle toddle.Looking forward to it.

Happy running all.

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply toRunSkippyRun

Ahh, good old adaptability! It's essential isn't it!!! Munich sounds like a great success and it's amazing how different each event can be isn't it. I'm about to redo my first ever official event and am really interested to see how it feels now, with several other events under my belt. I certainly learned a lot on the first time round ... hoping this time will be more reflective ๐Ÿคž

Enjoy the run tonight - it should be nice to run with no aim other than to loosen up ๐Ÿ˜Š

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RunBrianRunHalf Marathon

Hi Linda Thank you for hosting the chat this week, I really enjoyed reading your post. Itโ€™s really encouraging to read that your running is going so well as youโ€™ve had your fair share of ups and downs this year.

Iโ€™ve just finished pottering around in mumโ€™s garden here while I wait for the car to get its MOT.

I had no idea you were a professional gardener ๐Ÿ˜€ Mum has a very poorly looking hosta that she loves. It was attacked by slugs which I put pellets down for, but its leaves, as well as being munched, are turning yellow and brown. Any tips ๐Ÿ˜ฌ

Apart from that life is moving along well. My boys bought me a Freelap timing system for my birthday last week, which Iโ€™m absolutely thrilled with!! Itโ€™s so difficult to judge improvement in training when Iโ€™m on my own and this measures speed very accurately, giving me a much better picture of progress both in the session and over time. So handy!

Combined with the discovery of the university J track last week I now have everything I need to help me with the track aspect of my winter training.

I have started Pilates but so far using just videos. My instructor led classes got cancelled so I just carried on without them.

The date for the first of the 2023 indoor events has been published. 18/19 February British Masters Indoor Track and Field Championships. Itโ€™s in Sheffield this year which tbh is a bit of a trek so may give it a miss and go for the England Masters Indoor Track & Field Challenge which is at Lee Valley the following weekend.

Anyway, thatโ€™s the news from me at the moment. ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ‘

Timing system
linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply toRunBrianRun

'Life is too short for hostas' ๐Ÿ˜ Slugs and snails are a pain, but yellowing and dying leaves right now is just part of the hosta lifecycle (they turn to mush and die back to ground level; new shoots will appear next spring ... and the slugs and snails will be waiting!)

Your boys obviously know you well - what a great present! Sounds like your winter training is coming together perfectly - all eyes on Lee Valley๐Ÿ˜Š

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

Thank you for the advice Linda. Iโ€™ll just leave it be for now and arm myself with anti slug and snail weaponry ready for Spring!

I woke up this morning with the most dreadful toothache which is just not fair, as I had one yanked out just 2 weeks ago, and that was a dreadful experience. ๐Ÿ˜’ Hopefully I can get it sorted soon.

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply toRunBrianRun

Oh no!!! Absolutely not fair!

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toRunBrianRun

Happy belated birthday Brian! Thatโ€™s a lovely gift from your boys

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toDecker

Thank you Decker ๐Ÿ˜Š It was very generous of them but I did drop several large hints over the previous weeks. ๐Ÿ˜‚

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toRunBrianRun

Haha well you put in the work and got the relults ๐Ÿ˜…

Tabbles profile image
TabblesHalf Marathon

Hi All still think im having post runs blues after the Bristol HM. Now I dont have a target I find it easier to skip things.

Tonight was a club run night but my slight headache and a rubbish work day have me crying off.

I did enjoy my Sunday run, out early and saw a lovely sunrise.

Where does everyone find there events all the ones I find seem to be on days im busy.

Did see there was a night run on the Servern Bridge , which I thought I would mention as I know a few on here have ran on it.

Sunrise
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linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply toTabbles

It's hard to adjust after running to a plan for so long isn't it. My itchy feet after my event have led to an impulse booking for GSR this weekend, but after that I'm not sure ... I may try to increase my Parkrun speed alongside a few trail runs just for fun! I use Run Britain, Lets Do This and Racecheck to look for events. Once I've done that a couple of times, Facebook cottons on and obligingly fills my timeline with ads for events ๐Ÿ˜. I wonder if cheekychipmunks knows anything about the Severn Bridge night run, or of anyone who has run it? Good luck finding something ๐Ÿ˜Š

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathon

Hi Linda, thanks for hosting the chat this week. Iโ€™ve had my 2nd Covid free week and first long run since Covid shut me down. It went well. This is also my favourite time of the year and the weather was crisp with some colour as the leaves begin to change. I also had no idea you are a professional gardener! Nothing on the schedule till next year so, like you, I am just enjoying the runs for now. Only occasionally perusing the race calendars. ๐Ÿ™‚

Autumn colours in Canada ๐Ÿ
linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply toDecker

Autumn colours in Canada really are stunning aren't they. So glad to hear you are running beyond Covid again; I'm sure you're glad to see the back of that.

Hard to ignore the race calendars isn't it ...

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

Yes this morning was even nicer. Got to get out there while it still looks pretty and before the snow dumps ๐Ÿ˜…. So happy to see the back of that. I now understand what people were so miserable about with the sore raw throats during covid.

Yes Berlin is not until Sept so there is some time to get a race or two in next season ๐Ÿ˜Š

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toDecker

Good to hear youโ€™re out of covid now Decker, and those photos ๐Ÿคฉ

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toRunBrianRun

Thanks Brian. Lots to choose from this time of year!

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator

Lovely, lovely post from you and so interesting to read your own perspective on your running...Some of us on C25K have been thinking about what motivates our running and your comments really relate to that ?

This time of the year, is my favourite. The crisp, dry mornings and the sounds, sights and sensations that accompany this new season.

I would still be an imposter here, as I am still ( yes still), building back up my running. I get so far and then something hits! But.. pre Covid and flu injections last Saturday, I am running comfortable 5Ks and moving towards 10K happily... maybe when I get there, I may feel confident enough to show my face here.

I have booked an event for the Monsal trail next Spring... not a HM this time... just a 10K, but it is something to look forward to :)

Happy running everyone !

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply toOldfloss

๏ปฟShow your face here any time OF, you are no imposter! Fabulous that you are getting back to 10k again and that you have entered an event tells it's own story - that's really heartening to read.

๏ปฟMuch of what I (and many others) have learned, started with very wise words from yourself. I am so ggrateful for that

๏ปฟHappy running indeed

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OldflossAdministratorโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

Thanks so much x

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aliboo70Half Marathon

๏ปฟhi everyone

๏ปฟLate in week post from me, last week I did a tues 4 mile run,then a weds eve 5 mile dark trail run , parkrun and an air ambulance night-time fun run on Saturday and a 5 mile trail on Sunday morning. The most I've done for ages! Was a productive week!

๏ปฟThen Sunday night had inkling of cold, by Monday (my birthday and start of week off) full on cold. What a waste of a week off, feeling down and disheartened as had plans to do nice things this week after the stress of moving. So not in a happy mood and very cranky and sorry for myself ๐Ÿ˜ซ Am feeling less coldy now, do need to buck myself up but i was so looking forward to this week and finding it hard to shake off my bad mood!

๏ปฟAt least I have a decent shower in the new house, off to wash away the crankiness hopefully! Xxx

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRun10 Milesโ€ข in reply toaliboo70

That cold is horrible and doing the rounds, weโ€™ll join you in crankiness and hopefully youโ€™ll shake the cold and feel better soon

aliboo70 profile image
aliboo70Half Marathonโ€ข in reply toSueAppleRun

Thankyou , I need to shake off my feeling sorry for myself feeling and try and make the most of the rest of the week! ๐Ÿ˜˜ xxx off to the park with the dog soon for some fresh air !

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRun10 Milesโ€ข in reply toaliboo70

Enjoy the park

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linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply toaliboo70

Much sympathy from a fellow cold host!!! Feel better very soon. That really was an awesome week - focus on that, and on the great runs that are still waiting xxx

aliboo70 profile image
aliboo70Half Marathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

๏ปฟThankyou Linda, hope you're better soon too xxx

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CmoiMarathon

Thanks for hosting linda9389 Late reply from me too, I seem to have been busy but I'm not sure what I've achieved, other doing a slow 17k (330m elevation gain) trail run a couple of days ago. First time in over three months, i.e. since my fall, that I've been able to run more than 10.5k. I can only hope that this means I'm finally starting to recover properly. Refusing to set myself any targets though, other than enjoying myself.

In other news, I found a super-cheap pair of road-to-trail shoes online. They arrived yesterday, and I was all set for a happy new shoes post, until I found they were size 42.5 in a box marked size 38.5! So they're going back.

Wishing healthy, happy running to all!

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linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

That's an achievement, and some!!! All good things are worth waiting for right? Shame about the shoes, how disappointing! ... are they sending a replacement?

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathon

Thanks Linda ๐Ÿ˜Š

Shoes will have to be refunded as my size seems to be out of stock now. The gremlins are cackling, "Serves you right, you didn't need them anyway." True - I just fancied something that would let me do longer runs on mixed terrain more easily. My Cascadias are brilliant on proper trails, but less suited to roads, while my Ghosts are great for those but not grippy enough for uneven sufaces. First world problems, eh?

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linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

๏ปฟIndeed ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

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