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Weekly chat January 16th โ€“ 22nd: Runninโ€™ down a dream ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Hello running friends! ๐Ÿ˜€ How are you going?

The slightly delayed arrival of this weekโ€™s chat is because my 21 year old Australian nephew, whom I havenโ€™t seen since he was six, was staying with us this weekend. Iโ€™d hoped we might run together, but lack of kit prevented it.

However, we went for a 2 hour walk with the dog on the hilly trails and roads surrounding our house. I canโ€™t resist reporting that 9.4k and 321m elevation gain โ›ฐ๏ธ took more out of him that it did me. ๐Ÿ˜‰ ๐Ÿ˜‡ Since he ran a sub-2 hour HM in April 2021 as a novice runner, I feel thereโ€™s hope for me yet! It was so special to have this shared experience with him, and not something I couldโ€™ve imagined before I took up running. ๐Ÿ˜

Thanks to assorted VRBs and the admin team, several opportunities for our running community to get together are currently in the pipelines. So keep your eyes peeled for polls and events, including the return of the virtual ultra-relay ๐ŸŒŽ group event and the HM and 10k ๐ŸŽฝ individual virtual races, which should be coming to fruition in a few weeks. ๐Ÿ”œ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ

In the meantime, weโ€™re all ears for your news about how your runningโ€™s currently going!

Have a fabulous week, all!

The Marathon Team xxx

Editing to add: ย RunBrianRun and ย nowster have also recently suggested other ways in which forum members might like to connect. See these posts:

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๐Ÿ˜€ Event meet-ups, e.g. Lyme Park parkrun: healthunlocked.com/marathon...

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Frenc profile image
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How exciting to see your nephew! I bet heโ€™s got a bit taller ๐Ÿคฃ. And that sounds like a lovely walk. As you know, Iโ€™m repeating C25K so at the moment so Iโ€™m tending to read more posts than write them, but it is still so lovely to see how everyoneโ€™s getting on. I had entered the Winchester 10k which is mid Feb but it would be foolhardy to do it, but Iโ€™m sure lots of people have entered some great races! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toFrenc

Funnily enough "You've grown!" was how both my husband and I greeted my nephew, ย ย Frenc ! ๐Ÿคฃ It's daft, since obviously his height was going to increase from age six to age 21, but he's easily a foot taller than me and several inches taller than my husband, so it's hard not to comment! ๐Ÿคญ

You're doing so well building back with C25K, definitely keep us posted. ๐Ÿ‘ And with a bit of luck, you'll be able to get involved in at least one of the virtual events if you'd like to. No entry fees, no cut-off times, pick your own route - and for the ultra-relay, the distance too, as every run counts. What's not to like?!

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Oooh I love to get involved! Bring it on ๐Ÿ˜.

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toFrenc

We'll be updating again when things are ready to roll! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon

Good afternoon Cmoi, from a snowy North Yorkshire! Everything was crisp and clear this morning when I got up in anticipation of my first intervals run for ages, but by the time I had fed Molly and had my breakfast, there was a covering of snow. It felt pretty cold too.

So, I decided to run anyway, as we do! Merino first layer, running shirt second layer, cold running jacket third layer and waterproof jacket on top. Because the snow was fresh, the foothold was pretty good, so I wasnโ€™t worried about falls. My guided interval run had my full attention.

This was my first trip out with this particular Nike coach, and I think it went pretty well. I finished in one piece and apart from a brief โ€œhave I done enough?โ€ moment of weakness, I just kept going until I finished with a verbal pat on the back.

Next weekโ€™s tough run seems to involve hills! I really like this programme. It is getting me to do things I wouldnโ€™t attempt left to my own devices; variety and all that. It has also recorded the pace over each interval, which will be a great point of reference for next time; Molly and Mrs BC walk now! They are forming a disorderly queue at the door ๐Ÿ‘

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

Congratulations on getting out there Beachcomber66 , and good to hear that you're enjoying your NRC programme!

We've barely had snow yet this year, though it might just arrive tonight. Still rain at the moment. Like you I enjoy running on fresh snow, it's compacted slush and ice that I won't take on, too risky.

I hope your disorderly queue was suitably brought to order ๐Ÿ˜‰ and enjoyed the walk. ๐Ÿ˜€ There was a similarly disorderly queue around our kitchen table earlier as we're still eating the pizza I bought to feed my nephew when he arrived on Friday night. Turns out the pizzeria defines "large" differently for eat-in and takeway. Result: a 45cm diameter pizza!

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

๐Ÿ™‚ It would wrong to let it go to waste Cmoi. Enjoyโ€ฆ.all good fuel.

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

We still couldn't finish it! Although I hate wasting food I've binned the last scraps, I daren't keep reheating it day after day. ๐Ÿคข

SkiMonday profile image
SkiMondayUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Can I quote you on that โ€œbarely had snow yet this yearโ€? ๐Ÿ˜Ž

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toSkiMonday

Absolutely! ๐Ÿ˜œ Plenty of ice, very little sun or snow! ๐ŸŒžโ„๏ธ๐ŸŒจ๏ธ

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misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

Iโ€™m wearing my merino layer as I type ๐Ÿ™‚. Itโ€™s like a second skin ๐Ÿฅฐ

Cold, windy and snowy here too this morning. Iโ€™m glad Iโ€™m not running ๐Ÿ˜

Have fun with the programme ๐Ÿ‘

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

It is fun misswobble. I ran quicker than I have for a while on the mile pace intervalโ€ฆbut at least 25secs/k slower than the speed run which laid me up for months! Hills next week will be interesting.

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Come on Chesterfield !,๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ†

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

we got thrashed ๐Ÿ™ˆ

Fffffreeeeezing ๐Ÿฅถ

We enjoyed the craic in the packed away end ๐Ÿ˜‚

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Well done for making the trip! We were hammered 5-1 by Brighton. Concentrate on the league and all that ๐Ÿ™„

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

Absolutely ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ‘

In action hopefully on Satdy. Iโ€™m not going as OH has his posse in tow. Itโ€™s an exclusive club and I ainโ€™t in it ๐Ÿ˜ Iโ€™ll be listening in though

Iโ€™m wearing my club hat today (from Santa ๐Ÿ™‚) as itโ€™s dog day ๐Ÿ• and itโ€™s really warm. Better than my running bobble I reckon

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Mrs BC and I are season ticket holders, so we go to all of the home matches together; been going for years, in fact I started in 1966, just before the world cup (not with Mrs BC then of course). My dad wouldn't let me go (said I wasn't tall enough). By 1966, when I was 14, I was taller than him...end of argument! ๐Ÿ‘

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misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

He sits with his posse so I leave him to it ๐Ÿ™‚.

Iโ€™ll be listening to the match though

It was my mother who bought us up supporting town โšฝ๏ธ

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

๐Ÿ™‚ Boxing Day 2009 I drove our youngest to Lincoln. He was commentating on Lincoln(2) v Chesterfield (1) for a local radio station. Never been so cold in my life! (Only tenuous link to current running conditions up here!). The things we doโ€ฆโ€ฆ

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misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

I love going to Sincil bank ๐Ÿ™‚. They usually beat us ๐Ÿ˜ This last Boxing Day four of us went to Sunny Scunny.

There are some great commentators ! It seems really popular still. Some of the live bloggers are really quite good The ones embedded with the away fans are funny ๐Ÿ˜ One of our fans covers all our games and he uses past players as co-commentators. Always a good listen. Iโ€™m listening in today as OH will be there with the prawn sandwich brigade. He doesnโ€™t usually do that mind you. Itโ€™s a treat from his pal.

Hopefully itโ€™ll go ahead๐Ÿคž I think it will as itโ€™s a sell-out and theyโ€™ve got the snap in๐Ÿ˜

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

๐Ÿ™‚ Hope it goes well. Long time since I did the prawn sandwich thing. Sitting with Mrs BC in our regular group, coffee and something with chocolate in does just fine. More relaxed ๐Ÿ™‚

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

it was called off! OH still ate the lunch though ๐Ÿ˜€. Free because the game was cancelled.

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Dead jammy!!!!

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

I know! ๐Ÿ˜€ Everyone said how great the food was. There needed to be positives as the on the field stuff is less successful.

I heard that the free food offer was more than compensated by takings over the bar ๐Ÿ™„

Back in action tomorrow night โšฝ๏ธ๐Ÿ™‚. Hopefully ๐Ÿ™

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Snap! Not heard that for a long time, thanks misswobble !!

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

my pleasure ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ‘

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

Great that you enjoyed your snowy intervals BC. I wonder if you have Hill, Hillier, Hilliest next week? If so, it's a ton of fun; in fact I might even do it myself this week. ๐Ÿ˜€

Stay warm and upright, and have a great week.

MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Runner up was my favourite of the whole NRC HM, closely followed by hill, hillier, hilliest! Totally agree with you about how brilliant the hill runs are. Not something I thought Iโ€™d enjoy at all. Have fun Beachcomber66 !

SkiMonday profile image
SkiMondayUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toMissUnderstanding

I really enjoyed โ€œStronger Fasterโ€; itโ€™s not often that I get to open up like that!

MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toSkiMonday

That one was brilliant. Exhausting but brilliant! The NRC speed runs are some of my absolute favourite runs. Sometimes when theyโ€™re over!

SkiMonday profile image
SkiMondayUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toMissUnderstanding

I know exactly what you mean!

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Thanks CC. Hills, of all sizes, are something we are not short of! Whether there are three lined up within any specified distance is a different matter. That is a present to unwrap next Monday! My next job is to get the roller out to smooth out my calves.

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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

That's what I don't understand about these guided runs - how are you supposed to find suitable terrain in a specific place? Please can someone enlighten me? ย cheekychipmunks ? ย MissUnderstanding ?

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

I guess it will always be โ€œbest fitโ€ ; I will check this out next week.

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

I shall await your words of wisdom, thank you!

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

You choose a short segment of anything between a gentle slope to a mountain - totally up to what the runner wants. Then it goes something like this:

Run up for a minute @ 10k pace, walk or jog down

Run up for 45 seconds @ 5k pace, walk or jog down.

Run up for 30 seconds @ mile pace, walk or jog down.

You do this set three times. Itโ€™s lots of fun Cmoi and Beachcomber66 ๐Ÿ˜€

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Thanks for explaining cheekychipmunks . Tbh I struggle to imagine running hills that way. I've no idea what my 10K/5K/mile paces are, but I could replace those numbers by effort. However, I'd never get anywhere! Think I'll be sticking to my normal runs, which are naturally full of uphills and downhills.

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Youโ€™d be fine Cmoi, because thatโ€™s what theyโ€™re looking for really, effort. In fact the tell you to ignore your time/pace on runs like this, and focus on effort. ๐Ÿ˜€

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

If I've understood correctly cheekychipmunks the 30 minutes involves 6 minutes 45 seconds of uphill running. That's a bit less than half what I do during a basic 30 minute road run down to the village and back. Might be fun to try on a serious hill though!

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Itโ€™s actually a speed run, so the emphasis is based on maintaining effort, using the hill as an extra training aid. Youโ€™d still get plenty of benefits. ๐Ÿ˜€

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

It's like C25K isn't it? A soundbite title that doesn't actually reflect the programme content!

Course, there's still the problem that unless I mess around with my phone settings, and possibly not even then, I can't actually get the same NRC runs as those of you using the English-language versions!

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Thatโ€™s such a shame, and daft too! ๐Ÿ™„๐Ÿ™„๐Ÿ˜…

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

In fairness I can understand why NRC would use French in France! From the website it appears they've offered a fairly limited range of French language runs for not quite two years. Obviously not worth their while investing more. (Yes I'm so weird I had a quick look at their global turnover too!)

MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Iโ€™ve got a lot of hills to choose from depending on how much of a challenge I want! On the run guidance, they say it only has to be a gentle incline or you can use a treadmill. It doesnโ€™t need to be long because youโ€™re running up and down the same bit of hill. I tend to do a longer warm up jog than is suggested on the app-five minutes isnโ€™t enough to get me out of the toxic ten.

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toMissUnderstanding

I did the run for the first time in ages this very morning MissUnderstanding ! All the chat tempted me back to it. ๐Ÿ˜€

MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Itโ€™s too icy here! As soon as my fav sprinting hill is less fit for skating down, Iโ€™m doing it too!

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toMissUnderstanding

Just frost here today, and I was running on the local common, so it was a trail and not an icy road. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป All I had to watch out for was my dog whenever I turned to go up or down - we could easily have ended up in a heap! ๐Ÿ˜…

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toMissUnderstanding

The idea of running up and down the same bit of hill nine times in succession makes my head explode MissUnderstanding ! I have no self-discipline.

MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

I found it much more fun than it sounds! I had some cows in the field next to me that seemed very confused by me!

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toMissUnderstanding

As I've just said in my reply to Cheeky MissUnderstanding it might be interesting to try on a proper hill. But since pretty much every 30 minute run I do from home already involves at least 15 minutes of uphill running, it seems a bit daft to reduce that to 6 minutes 45 seconds unless I can increase the challenge in another way. Need to put my thinking cap on!

MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

I run up hills a lot too but I donโ€™t usually try to run really fast (for me) up them. Thatโ€™s much, much more of a challenge than usual!

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toMissUnderstanding

Good point! I've been making very little effort for months in terms of pace. Once my leg started to recover I upped the gradients and overall elevation, and went back onto more interesting terrain again, rather than specifically pushing to go faster up hills.

I've started varying things a bit more, but way less than when I was training for the trail marathon. The 16-week plan had nothing like the NRC run in it, just 5 speed runs and 10 hilly ones. It suggested all the uphills should be done at tempo or more, but since I also had 15 non-flat tempo runs of up to 80 minutes, I can't say I took pace on hilly runs very seriously. Instead I ran as much silly terrain as possible, which actually proved much more helpful on the day!

SkiMonday profile image
SkiMondayUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

For me, if Iโ€™m tackling hills on a run, itโ€™s a case of adjusting my effort so that I can complete the hill and keep going.

With the NRC hilly speed runs, Iโ€™m generally working much harder.

Since the first NRC plan that I followed knocked 40 minutes off my finish time, I reckon theyโ€™re worth using. These days, I use the guided speed runs and sometimes use NRC for the longer runs but I tend to do the recovery runs without. Besides, Iโ€™m usually leading a club run on my recovery runs so the audio guidance wouldnโ€™t fit in well!

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misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

I choose a hill - or set of hills - that I fancy running up. Iโ€™ve got plenty to pick from. The walk there is a pre-warm-up. The NRC coach always starts with a 5 minute warm-up

Itโ€™s just a run ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ I was thinking yesterday, as I attempted a jog and was in pain up s steep, mudfest, how come thereโ€™s no coached down hill sessions ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Coached downhills would actually make a lot of sense, they're a damn sight riskier than uphills!

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

Ahh you just need one hill or slope BC - nothing complicated about it at all, youโ€™ll see! Have fun. ๐Ÿ˜€

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Thanks cheeky. There are several likely candidates within 10 minutes of our front door and also within 10 minutes of the cafe. Perfect.๐Ÿ™‚

MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

Now this really does sound perfect!

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

The incentive will be there! ๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

itโ€™s great that one! ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ‘

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over61andstilltryingHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

Sounds like you are really getting into all the variety that NRC offers. I found it astounding that I could have coaches from all over the world talking to little old me through my ear phones! Technology amazes me. Having to take things carefully since my knee flare up last April, I have yet to return to NRC. I remember it took several attempts and questions on the forums in order for me to manage to set it up properly.

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toover61andstilltrying

I donโ€™t have the complication of adding music to the mix, so I am managing reasonably well with it; that said, I didnโ€™t switch it off properly after I finished the intervals, so it was still recording time when I sat down in the cafe duh ๐Ÿ™„

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over61andstilltryingHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

I'll know where to come when I encounter any difficulties.

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toover61andstilltrying

๐Ÿ™‚ No shortage of experts here; my approach to apps is mainly trial and error!

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toover61andstilltrying

When I downloaded NRC I got the French version over61andstilltrying , with completely different coaches to those loved by people on here. So I deleted it again!

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over61andstilltryingHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Oh dear! Did you try the French coaches? There may some you could enjoy, although perhaps enjoying the run and scenery without any coaching is more your thing. ๐Ÿ˜Š

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toover61andstilltrying

No, I scrapped the whole thing over61andstilltrying as I only wanted to find out what all the Coach Bennett fuss was about. I dislike audio coaching at the best of times, and when it's unsuited to the context it's utterly infuriating. Even during C25K I used to swear at Laura when she was clearly talking rubbish!

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over61andstilltryingHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Poor Laura! I know that I have listened to various instructions that are not appropriate when approaching a narrow path with a sheep in the way, just where I have a stile to climb , a steep section, lots of tree roots or any number of other scenarios. I do remember coach Bennett saying that we are own best coach, I think that I have remembered that correctly, so we make our own minds up at such times. I haven't listened to any headphone coaches since my knee flare up last Apri.

Happy, enjoyable, injury free running to you. ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜Š

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toover61andstilltrying

The other problem I had with the later identical runs was that I knew exactly what she was was going to say because I'd heard it all a couple of days before. That bugged me too!

Wishing you safe, fun running! ๐Ÿ˜Š

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon

oh thatโ€™s lovely ! ๐Ÿ˜€. Itโ€™s good to get out with the young ones and get their perspective on things ๐Ÿ™‚. Itโ€™s confirmed your fitness level too ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Thanks misswobble . It's confirmed that I have more hill fitness than my nephew right now, which really surprised me tbh. On the flat he'd leave me for dust!

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limberlouHalf Marathon

I found the same when I saw MYgrandson In Oct/nov when HE came over from Oz. He was 12 last time I saw him and now 18 and over 6ft tall. Towering over meโ€ฆ. Must be the sunshine makes โ€˜em grow over there.

I wish I could get him j in terestedbin runnjng. He was at one time but now has a very sedentary girlfriend who lives off fast food and seems to have influenced him to be the same.

Sounds like i you had a great visit with your nephew though ๐Ÿ˜

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply tolimberlou

It was fun limberlou , thanks. I'd originally been hoping to fit in sightseeing and a restaurant meal or two. However, I decided against that for various reasons and I'm glad I did, as it made things much more chilled and enjoyable. Is your grandson's girlfriend the same one who proved problematic during the visit last year?

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limberlouHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

yup!!! They split as soon as they got home but then he weakened and they are back together. Glad you had a better experience than I did. Hope he comes on a solo visit next time ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿคž

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply tolimberlou

Ah, don't worry limberlou your grandson's still very young, there's plenty of time for him to find someone else and change his habits. After all I didn't take up running until I was 59!

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limberlouHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

me too.

๐Ÿคž

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon

Oh what fun Cmoi! I wonder if he knew it was a secret competition?! It's very hard not to say, 'wow, how you've grown' when you see a youngster after several years isn't it?! It would be quite a worry if they hadn't grown though! ๐Ÿ˜…

I was planning on doing a birthday run today to celebrate the start of my final year of this particular decade (waaaaaa ๐Ÿ˜ฉ), but time restraints conspired against me and I ended up doing yoga, then playing with my baby grandson while my daughter did an Ignite workout at the gym (no, no idea either), then after coffee and a hefty hunk of flapjack I walked Flossie in the lovely, and very unusual, sunshine โ˜€๏ธ

I'm intrigued by the upcoming events and will definitely keep my eyes well peeled. I've committed to taking part in the HUHM as I need a focus to prevent me from bimbling on every run (much as I'd love to!)

Have a great week everyone. ๐Ÿ˜€

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

I've always tried to avoid making "you've grown" and similar comments to children and young adults, as it's just so idiotic, but couldn't help myself. Though I did actually follow up with "Not surprising since you were six when we last met!"

At the start of the walk I told him that I thought I'd struggle to keep up with him, so when it didn't turn out that way we had a bit of a joke about it. He'd arrived from a few nights of maximum beer and minimum sleep in Berlin, on top of lots of partying for Christmas, New Year and his girlfriend's and his own 21st birthdays. So he's been in better shape!

Your day sounds lovely. I'm behind with yoga, though managed a run this afternoon. And yes, more events info coming once the infrastructure and details are in place.

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CowladyrunningMarathon

How lovely that he visited! And he does sound speedy! I'm back running post Christmas virus' and loving it! I'm jeffing at the moment but swear my polar watch tries to vibrate less so I don't notice time changes๐Ÿ˜ฑ I get massive angry buzzes for annoying emails and teeny secret buzzes when running - even when I strangle my wrist with the strap!! Must look at the settings somehow......

I booked on to the Forest of Dean half marathon as motivation ๐Ÿ‘Œ for April. Am off to the National running show at NEC next weekend and generally enjoying the January moving challenges (red January, Doddie Aid AND agri world run1000!!)

MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCowladyrunning

Iโ€™m booked for that one too! Glad you decided to go for it!

Cowladyrunning profile image
CowladyrunningMarathonโ€ข in reply toMissUnderstanding

Thanks for posting about it! I'm looking forward to it!

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toCowladyrunning

Nephew was captain of the school football team (soccer, not Aussie rules) and generally sporty before he tried running ย Cowladyrunning , so if he decides to get back into it he'll doubtless be speedy again.

Your massive angry buzzes for annoying emails made me laugh, must be so irritating though! Apart from that, it sounds like your running's going really well. Looks like a HU meet-up might be in order for the Forest of Dean HM too - as well as ย MissUnderstanding , isn't ย SkiMonday doing that one?

Enjoy the National Running Show!

MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Yes-Iโ€™m sure SkiMonday was signed up before me!

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toMissUnderstanding

I'm not imagining it then!

So if I can remember that, why do I have three to-do lists on my desk to get me through the next few days?! ๐Ÿคฏ

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CowladyrunningMarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Yes I think you're right! ๐Ÿคฃ I've found how to turn ALL notifications off on watch now except calls, so less angry buzzing.

SkiMonday profile image
SkiMondayUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Three to-do lists! I thought youโ€™d given up working. Is it a case of finishing work and finding youโ€™re busier than ever?

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toSkiMonday

It's very much that SkiMonday ! I'm still teaching a private student one afternoon a week, and working as an examiner from time to time, but the workload is way less. However, I now have no excuse to say no to other stuff! I'm president of my Renaissance choir, dance and music group, and have spent a year or so getting that going again after repeated covid lockdowns and the "health pass." Plus being at home gives me less excuse to avoid housework and life admin.

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SkiMondayUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Better that than not having enough to do! It seems that your retirement is going well.

Iโ€™m aiming for a quieter life but the running club is keeping me busy. The background checks for my run leaderโ€™s qualification are in progress so, hopefully, Iโ€™ll be starting a C25K group soon.

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toSkiMonday

Great stuff re the run leader qualification SkiMonday ! If I didn't have enough to do I'd find something... That's one of my problems, inability to switch off. Also, now that I don't have to get up early, my body clock is reverting to its natural night owl state. Not great.

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SkiMondayUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toMissUnderstanding

Yep, I can confirm that SkiMonday is, indeed, signed up for the Forest of Dean HM!

It would be good to meet up beforehand (thereโ€™s usually some hanging around in the field before the start) so Iโ€™ll start a chat for that. Is anyone else from the forum going to be there? The membership of chat groups canโ€™t be changed after theyโ€™ve been set up so Iโ€™ll hang on a day or two to see if anyone else is going to be there.

MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toSkiMonday

Definitely count me in! Iโ€™m back on the HM plan after my fall and at eight miles again now. Iโ€™m making sure to include plenty of hills! Exciting times.

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon

That sounds like a walk that would definitely blow away any cobwebs ๐Ÿฅต but, more importantly, you made some lovely memories together ๐Ÿฅฐ

My running is going ok and Iโ€™m now gardening a little but timing myself so I donโ€™t overdo it. So far, my back is ok but Iโ€™m with the osteopath tomorrow because it still feels so tight and I want to hear what she has to say about that. It is holding me back a bit and I feel very frustrated โ˜น๏ธ

Anyway, in the big scheme of things I have nothing to complain about. Iโ€™m still running and thatโ€™s the important thing ๐Ÿค—

I havenโ€™t entered any races yet as I donโ€™t want to jinx things but I do have my eye on a fewโ€ฆ.

Have a great week Cmoi and everyone x

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

I hope your osteopath visit goes well IPโ€ฆ..about time that injury gave up and went to pester someone else (not another runner of course!). Is it just me or do aches and pains feel so much worse in winter?

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

Thanks BC. I think youโ€™re right about winter aches. I guess our muscles are cold for longer at this time of year so I make a point of warming up really well. Not sure if it helps but it feels good ๐Ÿ™‚

mrrun profile image
mrrunUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Yes, we cramp more in the cold and the best way to combat it is to stretch, stay active and exercise regularly. The stiffness gets worse if we skip exercising, choose sofa instead of frozen paths and avoid stretching. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tomrrun

๐Ÿ™‚Hopefully the paths will thaw before my next scheduled run! I donโ€™t run on ice following a fractured vertebra just over 4 years ago. There is always the dread mill, my swimming and daily dog walks to keep me flexible. Nothing comes close to matching running though.

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tomrrun

Ah, the stretching dilemma. Iโ€™ve always stretched (did ballet so itโ€™s a given even if I wasnโ€™t a runner) but for various reasons I didn't stretch at all for two days at the weekend and guess what? No aches or pains at all. Coincidence? I might have to experiment โ€ฆโ€ฆ

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply tomrrun

Frozen paths? No thanks mrrun ! Snow, rain, hail, wind, heatwave... I've done all of those, but ice and thunderstorms are the two weather conditions in which I won't run. Although it's only snowed a bit here, it's melted and re-frozen, and so there's inch-thick rutted ice outside now. Yoga for me this evening instead!

mrrun profile image
mrrunUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

โ€™Frozen pathsโ€™ should be read as my attempt at poetic expression. ๐Ÿ™„ Not an ice patch further. I never risk my delicate feet on frozen grounds nor would l venture out in gale storms - but I will keep a keen eye on weather improvements and go out the second it gets safer.

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply tomrrun

Phew! I was concerned you might otherwise be changing your username to mr.splat!

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Every run I do starts with a really really slow first 1k when it is this cold. Another tip from CB.

mrrun profile image
mrrunUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

Thatโ€™s a good and sensible approach. If l run from home in colder weather I will get my cardio pumped up in the room before storming out like a gazelle (ok, ignore the second part, but the part about cardio shifting gears is correct). If l drive to my running destination, Iโ€™ll do a mix of fast walking and short sprints whilst wearing my warm jacket, gloves and a hat. Once I can feel that Iโ€™m getting sweaty, Iโ€™ll leave all that excess gear in the car and do a gazelle thing. The body by then is well in the working mode.

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tomrrun

My 1952 engine requires a slightly different approach ๐Ÿ˜‰

limberlou profile image
limberlouHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

love that!! My 1953 model is the same ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

mrrun profile image
mrrunUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

Iโ€™ve got a vintage high maintenance 1964, they donโ€™t make them like they anymore. Everything is delicate about it, from fuelling to servicing, nothing left to changes. The aim is to run it for a looong time so planning and executing the plans need to be done by the manual ๐Ÿ˜€.

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply tomrrun

I'm not sure my 1960 model ever had a manual... ๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿคฃ

mrrun profile image
mrrunUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

๐Ÿ˜… Itโ€™s normally hand written on the receipt!

over61andstilltrying profile image
over61andstilltryingHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

I'm wondering what gardening you are up to. It is sub zero here. Glad running is progressing. ๐Ÿ˜Š

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toover61andstilltrying

We haven't had frost yet just very cold so, dressed in my thermal gardening kit, I have started to cut back (I leave everything over winter). Iโ€™ve started with the Hellebore leaves and have moved on to perennials. Also, Iโ€™m picking up all the leaves that have fallen on the borders.

Iโ€™m only doing an hour a day so donโ€™t really feel the cold. Iโ€™ve lost several shrubs in the previous snow so I have a big strong young chap coming to take them out for me ๐Ÿ™‚ Last year I would have done that myself but Iโ€™m making a real effort to be sensible ๐Ÿ˜‡

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over61andstilltryingHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

We have to learn what's right for us, don't we. I remember saying paying someone to garden is like paying someone to come and do my playing for me.

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toover61andstilltrying

I know! As long as we donโ€™t have someone else do our running for us ๐Ÿ˜‚

over61andstilltrying profile image
over61andstilltryingHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜‚

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Oh I dunno, if they could have the injuries and falls I'd take that!

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toover61andstilltrying

I was wondering that too over61andstilltrying !

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Glad you're back running Irishprincess , and really hope that the osteopath visit has helped. I can empathise with your frustration at having to limit your activities, although at least you have a bit of time to prepare for races.

You're so right about making memories with my nephew. Going for a decent walk gave us lots of opportunity to chat, and for me to show him the area.

Happy gardening, happy running!

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Back felt great afterwards. She loosened everything up and moved my coccyx a bit. I told her that I need to take her home with me so she could look after my back every day ๐Ÿ˜‚

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Excellent news! I take it you didn't kidnap her though?

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Iโ€™m working on itโ€ฆ..๐Ÿคฃ

aliboo70 profile image
aliboo70Half Marathon

Lovely to have your Australian nephew staying! ๐Ÿ˜ŠNo runs for me last week, so nothing for 8 days,seems to be a pattern lately ๐Ÿ˜ช

George dog not been so good last week,several vet appointments and injections and pills. Another one today after sickness. But he's snoring sweetly beside me right now so is a tough cookie bless him.๐Ÿ•๐Ÿถ took some time off work, we had a couple of mini beach walks which he enjoyed.

Hoping to get to club tomorrow and possibly a forest night-time run Wed's, just depends how he is.

My partner managed to get his 13yr old to our run club last week, he came back saying it was "COOL" so that's good!

Have a good week everyone ๐Ÿ˜Š xxx

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toaliboo70

Sorry to hear things aren't great with George dog aliboo70 . I'm sending him lots of snuggles, and Jedi's sending gentle friendly licks, sniffs and tail-wags. Hope you managed to get to run despite it all.

I like the 13 year old's reaction to run club! It's exactly the opposite of what mine would've been at that age, mind... ๐Ÿ™ƒ

aliboo70 profile image
aliboo70Half Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Thankyou Cmoi and Jedi! He's seems a lot brighter today and we had a little seafront walk this morning. He told me off(chasing ankles!) when I went off to run club tonight! (He stayed in at my Dad's place)So still some feisty Jack Russell in there,a good sign. ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ•๐Ÿถ

I did a solo run last night as missed club then tonight a super muddy 5 miler in the spooky forest, only 4 of us this week . Epic amounts of mud and ice,was fun! Xxx

Muddy feet and leggings!
Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toaliboo70

That's impressively sludgy aliboo70 ! More (snowy) snugs to George, and happy running to you.

aliboo70 profile image
aliboo70Half Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Thankyou๐Ÿ˜˜xxx

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toaliboo70

great stuff Ali! Sounds like great fun ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toaliboo70

Hi Ali ๐Ÿ‘‹. Love to George dog ๐Ÿฅฐ. I hope the sunโ€™s out and you can enjoy a stroll ๐Ÿถ

aliboo70 profile image
aliboo70Half Marathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Thank-you MW , George sends a lick back! Yes it's been nice weather here this last week,frosty but sunny ๐ŸŒž xxx

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathon

Now that is a real result! To be in better shape than an 18 year old Aussie lad? Yup, feel very good ๐Ÿ˜Š

I'm back in Canada again, this time for four weeks. Although there was masses of snow here in December, with very cold temps, it is currently unseasonably 'warm' (around 5C) and wet!!! I've had two runs so far with an assortment of clothes - I find it very hard to get it right in cooler temperatures. Today's run was 'Sprintervals' from NRC which was ace - I had to chuck my jacket in the bushes though and come back for that during the cool down interval๐Ÿ˜

I'm really hoping to see some proper snow before I leave ... but on the other hand I don't want my running interrupted. Not asking too much I hope ๐Ÿ˜

Have a great week everyone๐Ÿ˜Š

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

Thanks linda9389 - I was pretty chuffed! Nephew's actually a bit older, at 21, and arrived with us from Berlin, where he'd had been sampling beer and nightlife to the max with his friends. No way could I keep up with him on the flat when he's in form, but I'll take what I can!

It's been unseasonably warm here too, though temperatures are finally dropping again and it might snow tomorrow. Have a fab time in Canada, and hopefully you'll get just the right amount of lovely fluffy powdery snow for it to be runnable!

RunWillie profile image
RunWillieMarathon

Hi Cmoi & other VRBโ€™s,

Glad you enjoyed your time with your nephew.

We are away this week down on the south coast Western Australia (see pic) so Iโ€™m taking a break from my HM plan. Iโ€™ve been for a couple of runs where it has been just the kangarooโ€™s and me. We will be at the beach most days early with the boys so wonโ€™t be doing any long runs.

Happy week everyone โค๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ
over61andstilltrying profile image
over61andstilltryingHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toRunWillie

What a gorgeous place to run!๐Ÿ˜Š

RunWillie profile image
RunWillieMarathonโ€ข in reply toover61andstilltrying

The beautiful cape to cape track. You can run all of it in one go if youโ€™re a crazy ultra runner ๐Ÿ˜

over61andstilltrying profile image
over61andstilltryingHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toRunWillie

Amazing!

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toRunWillie

As soon as I read that I googled and saw there's a, 80k UTMB World Series qualifier ultra marathon event there in May. Really good course description, sounds like a great event!

RunWillie profile image
RunWillieMarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

You should come run it one day ๐Ÿ˜

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toRunWillie

I'd need to be considerably fitter than I am now RunWillie - haven't even managed a HM for months! It does look very tempting...

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toRunWillie

That looks glorious RunWillie ,and quite a contrast to the weather most people on here are experiencing right now. Bonus kangaroos too! Enjoy your break.

RunWillie profile image
RunWillieMarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Thanks Cmoi ๐Ÿ˜Ž

Sorry to show you all glorious weather in your Winter. We are sharing our beaches though with sharks. Beach was closed today when we arrived.

Tiger shark ๐Ÿ˜ณ
Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toRunWillie

So who are those people in the middle of your photo - sharkbait? Have they never listened to ๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿฆˆ?!

RunWillie profile image
RunWillieMarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

๐Ÿคฃ Think people are so used to sharks being around that even when they close the beach theyโ€™re not worried.

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toRunWillie

Lovely weather ๐ŸŒž It does look beautiful there. Mind you no way Jose, am I swimming in there! Look at those peeps in the water though ๐Ÿ˜ฑ ๐Ÿฆˆ

RunWillie profile image
RunWillieMarathonโ€ข in reply toRunBrianRun

Iโ€™m with you RunBrianRun but hubby regularly ocean swims so he goes in with our boys. It is beautiful ๐Ÿ˜Ž

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toRunWillie

Way braver than me! (Run away! Safe at last!!)

GTFC profile image
GTFCMarathon

How absolutely wonderful and truly special to share that time together โค The strength and fitness (and hills!) from running have yet again proved it's worth ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toGTFC

Thanks GTFC . Yes, and while I hate the expression, it was definitely quality time, and tbh gave him a much more realistic experience of our life here than just doing more touristy things. Probably also better stories about the crazy hill-obsessed aunt!

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misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

My niece calls me Auntysonic ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜‚

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

That's so funny misswobble (and sorry for late reply, for some reason I've only just seen your post!)

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RunBrianRunHalf Marathon

Hi Cmoi Well done on showing your nephew how hills are run ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’ช I bet it was lovely to run with him. This is something I do miss with track and field. Itโ€™s a very isolated sport in that respect. Mind you my son is keen to race me over 100m this year! He was a county sprinter in his school days but has done literally nothing since as family life and work have taken over any spare time he might have had, Itโ€™ll be interesting.

At the moment Iโ€™m in a bit of a bad back crisis which Iโ€™m hoping will be sorted tomorrow when I visit the chiropractor. I woke up two days ago and boy did it hurt. I think I overdid it in the gym last Friday ๐Ÿ˜– It seems better today and I did a session yesterday at the track here but itโ€™s still there. It feels like a guitar string that is about to snap if I turn the wrong way. Iโ€™m doing some gentle yoga stretches and walking today seemed to help too. Gotta be careful and listen to the advice of the chiro tomorrow. ๐Ÿ˜‡

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toRunBrianRun

Oh no, sorry to hear about your back RunBrianRun . Very much hoping that the chiro will be able to sort it for you.

It was a walk rather than a run with my nephew, though he did say he couldn't imagine running it! I don't think I've ever joined up those particular bits of route myself, so should give it a go once the weather's better. Currently about an inch of snow, but layered over a similar depth of ice where yesterday's snow melted and refroze. We either need more or a proper thaw!

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathon

As usual I am late to the party. I know what you mean about the height. My 18yo son towers over Mrs Decker and I as well. ๐Ÿฆ’ Perhaps you and your nephew can run together in a future race.

I have a plan which my Iron man friend is looking over. I am a week in and already feeling it, but I know it takes time to adapt to new structures. Adding one extra run day and longer weekly. strength sessions. Also trying to balance recovery so as not to break anything. Been doing mostly indoor runs so the next couple will be outdoors. Jan Feb are my least favourite months to run outdoors here but the weather is relatively mild now. Happy running everyone

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toDecker

Latecomers also very welcome Decker ! Best of luck with your plan, sounds like a you've made a great start. It's finally snowed a bit here, so I'm doing more yoga than running right now. Plus my nephew also kindly donated a heavy cold which has messed up my breathing. Going for a walk shortly. Happy running!

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

I think you have more snow than us right now but we are due for a storm this Wednesday. โ„๏ธ Sorry to hear of your cold. At least itโ€™s not as impeding your movements too much. Be well soon!

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toDecker

Thanks ย Decker - I feel much better now than two days ago! Ran 5k in snow with the dog early afternoon today - see photo.

Dog sitting in snow in countryside
Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Lovely! Happy you are feeling better too!

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