WEEKLY CHAT 13-19 NOVEMBER 🫖☕️ and inspiring ads 🤗

[Irishprincess]

Hello running friends. How are you? It’s time again to pull up a comfy chair and get the kettle on and tell us how your week has been. This is the place to share your news: the good, the not so good and everything in between.

My running is going well. It’s not terribly exciting but at least I’m running! I think I might need my gloves soon though. Usually I need gloves and hat long before I venture into winter running gear as my hands and ears feel the cold first. I will head out shortly but it’s going to be a windy one today as I can hear the wind howling outside and the trees are swaying furiously, but if we waited for perfect weather we’d never get out 🙂

I don’t know about you but I rarely read running magazines. When I first started to run I read everything I could get my hands on but now I go online for my running fixes and, of course, come on here 🙂

However, last week, on a whim, I bought a Runner’s World magazine and on the first turn of the page I saw this advertisement for ASICS which I really love. The more often I read it the more I liked it and so I thought I’d share it here for those of you who haven’t seen it yet. I think the words are so spot on in many ways and I love the tag line that “A personal best is not a number. It’s a feeling”.

Of course, if you’re a world class athlete then a PB is all about the number but I’m sure the feeling is in there too. I can imagine that one goes with the other even at that level.

Reading the ad makes me want to head out and try for a PB! But that will have to wait for me for a wee while….

Have you ever seen an advertisement that resonated with you? Or made you want to lace up and head outside? Or stayed in your head during a run? Tell us here 🤗

Share your news and favourite ads and enjoy reading what your VRBs are up to as well. Maybe it’s time for a second cuppa 🫖☕️

Whatever you’ve got planned for this week, have a great one and if you’re on the IC then we’re sending loads of healing vibes your way 🥰

Until next time,

From The Team xxx

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[RunWillie Marathon]

Hi Irishprincess & other VRB’s,

I don’t read running magazines but follow quite a few runners on Insta. I love this sign off of an ultra runner. “Smile, or you’re doing it wrong”

I love that as it reminds me that running brings me joy even when it’s hard.

Only 75km to go before the annual target is met.

Happy week everyone ❤️🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

I love that! And so true too 🙂

You have done amazingly with your goal. I hope you're going to give yourself a reward when you complete it 🎁

[RunWillie Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks Irishprincess 😍

The reward is the 2023km’s run. It has been a hard year for a number of reasons & I’m super thankful that I’ve been able to keep my running consistent through it all. I will probably have a weep. Smile, or you’re doing it wrong 🤣

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

I’m sure tears will be there somewhere! Go you 💪

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to RunWillie]

Coach Bennett on NRC also advocates smiling when running to release tension. It works.

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

You’d be hard-pressed not to smile when running with Coach B He often has me laughing out loud. He’s better than medicine 😁

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to misswobble]

So true. 🤣

[misswobble Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

I like Seth Demoor’s “keep turning that doorknob”

I also like his “Butter my bread”. Running being the butter on his bread 🥖😄💪

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

I am an advertiser’s worst nightmare! I just don’t read or listen to their no doubt carefully crafted offerings. I like that ASICS one though. I do like some of the messaging in the NRC runs. Some of us (lots of us?) need to be encouraged to see a slow run as a success; in fact any run is a success! It may be that I am more receptive to those messages given my age 🙂

I did a 10 mile PB last year, but didn’t even notice! 🙄

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Like you, I am not swayed by advertisers and what I find interesting is that when I read this ad I didn’t want to immediately go and buy something from ASICS! Maybe it’s not great advertising on their part 😕

How did you not notice your 10 mile PB??!!!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

My only excuse is that my Garmin has been set for metric from the outset, so it doesn’t record 10 mile PBs. I was looking back at the run months later and thought that it was a bit quick for me…so I looked back through all of my other 10 mile runs and found that this was the best I had done. 🙂

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

💪👏

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Yeah me too. Not that I was easily swayed when I did 😀.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

I braved the wind rain and chill this morning with a 45 minute easy run with Shalane (NRC). It was never going to be a PB 🙂. It felt good though; the emphasis on taking it easy, settling into a rhythm and listening to Sharlane’s Marathon experiences all helped. I only managed 6.20k, VO2max docked me the point I grabbed back last week 😡, but post coffee and brownie, a brisk walk home and a shower, I felt restored. Maybe all runs are not about time; how you feel afterwards is the thing 🤷🏻‍♂️.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

It was wicked outside here, very wet and windy but not particularly cold. It was probably much colder where you are 😰

That sounds a great run for you, especially the end feeling and the rewards 😋

I always think that if I finish a run feeling I could do more than it’s a good one 🙂

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

It was only 1:52:40….but ok for an old geezer….shame I didn’t notice it 🤣

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

That’s a good time BC 👏

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Well done!😀💪👍🏅🧁

I never notice details til I’ve downloaded the run to Garmin thingy 🤓

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Absolutely! I did a 14k recently and it was the best I’d felt for a while I ran it very slowly and enjoyed it

I do hope not to be dead slow on my marathon though as I risk running out of daylight and being hauled off the course 🙏🤞

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

You will be ok misswobble!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

You're not slow Missw, I’ve seen your past times 💪

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon]

I have to admit that, despite packing my running kit and thinking I’d go for runs while on our trip to Oz and NZ, I’ve only managed 3 parkruns and a single solo 5k. And, you know what, I’m not bothered. I’m averaging huge numbers of walking steps and having the trip of a lifetime. The running will wait until we’re back home!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

Having the trip of a lifetime is the priority Sandie 😊 The runs can wait.

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Sandie1961]

You’ve got your priorities right Sandie1961 . You’ve got to see as much as you can while down under. Those parkruns are part of the experience.

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

And on Saturday I get to meet up with lexi6 again 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Sandie1961]

Whoop whoop. How lovely

[Bluebirdrunner in reply to Sandie1961]

Have a great time on Saturday with lexi6 at that Parkrun Sandie.

Rooting for you both, so exciting to be meeting up for a HU run!🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️⭐⭐

Whoop whoop

xxx

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

🥰 xxx

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

⁸Morning IP and all VRBs ! I don't buy magazines anymore so wracking my brain for a good line, atm nothing coming to mind! I love the logo on one if my run club vests, "it's a hill,get over it!" but I'm not very practised on hills atm! That will have to change though as......

I have set myself a challenge for the new year though after seeing the medal for next year's Ryde 10 which is in February. The medal is another pretty one and might motivate me!

Any southern locals fancy it?? Was thinking of you Dexy5 , UpTheStanley and Mudita11 !!! ! Xxx

rydeharriers.co.uk/races/th... Have a great week everyone!

Ryde 10 medal !

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

The only funny shirt message I have is one bought by my daughter. “If you see me collapse, pause my watch!” I might have been a bit over keen on PBs in those days.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

Oooh now that is a fab looking bit of bling!!! You’ve definitely got to do this one Ali. I see your name already on it 🙂 xxx

[aliboo70 Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

I've done this one a few times,it's hilly(straight into a hill from the start pretty much!) but has pretty views when you get in the seafront! The last time was 2022 when the medal was v pretty too!!! One of the club members designs them! 😁

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to aliboo70]

🫣

[aliboo70 Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Contemplating!!! 🤔😁xxx

[misswobble Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

Fab medal that is Ali! 🥰. Start climbing those hills 💪👍🏃‍♀️😀

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Hello 😀 adverts are funny things, I can't recall any that I've even noticed, sad eh? Love the ASICS quote though. After tailwalking at parkrun I went out Sunday for a slightly longer slow run, Monday I dog sat.....and that was pretty much it, apart from some walks, not long ones it's too busy out there for him to cope with long walks in the day time, some indoor games so he didn't get too bored I sat, it was lovely, having him snuggled up next to me and warily watching the cat incase it moved.

My V02MAX is decreasing my fitness age is increasing, but I'm still getting out for a few runs a week, I can hear wind and rain, should have gone earlier 🤔.

Have a good week everyone

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

🙂 wind and rain is good for you…it feels great when you get home!

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Beachcomber66]

Yes that's true

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

I’m on dog walking duty today 🐕. It’s blowing gales and a bit squally. A big tree has come down in the park which is a sad sight 😕. They’ll replace it though I think as they’re pretty keen on their trees 🙂

The poor old dog tumbled on our walk and bloodied his nose 😢. I was more upset than him of course ☺️ A cuddle by everyone in the pet shop and a goodly treat had him restored and we were soon back out there. He’s been asleep since he got back indoors and seems none the worse for his scrape 🙂

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

They are like toddlers; they go downhill quickly when hurt, but bounce up quickly too. Amazing the magical powers of a few biscuits!

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

It was a cure-all gravy bone bone 🦴😀

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Bonios are the weapons of mass destruction in the war on canine ailments in our house! She is a big girl though.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Aw bless him 😍 I wish we could have lots of cuddles and biscuits when we go down ….😂

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

I know ! ☹️ ‘snot fair 😁

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

It has been pretty vile out there and we can only do what we can. It was so bad here this morning that we drove to see a neighbour rather than walk. But now the sun is shining and I may even get out in the garden 🙂

Snuggling up to a furry friend is one of life’s pleasures 🥰 Enjoy the cuddles.

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Hello  Irishprincess , I like that phrase, and so true. I enjoyed my GSR far more this year than 2 years ago despite the fact I was slower.

‘Complete, not compete’ is often my mantra after recovering from injury. Taking part is often more important.

I just managed the 2 runs last week, mainly down to the weather and other appointments I think. One was my Saturday parkrun which was great fun.

I signed up today for a virtual Christmas challenge to keep me going through December. 12 runs of Christmas by the Great Run people. The medal is also a Christmas decoration.

greatrun.org/virtual-runnin...

Have a nice week all.

PS I now realise you wanted an advertising slogan rather than my own. Put it down to me now being an OAP. 👵🏻

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

That’s a great mantra, I like it a lot!

That Christmas challenge looks fab. A run and then a reward in the form of a Christmas decoration! Perfect 🏃‍♀️ 🎄 Although I have way too many decorations as it is but you can never have enough 😍 I might look at that challenge myself Dexy……

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Irishprincess]

Don’t we all? Most of my decorations have a link to a holiday or a happening in my life. But I don’t have a Christmas decoration that reflects my running. O that’s a good excuse. 😂

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

That’s what I love about decorating the tree, each bauble brings a memory with it, some happy, some poignant 🥰

We could always use our running bling on the tree too 😂

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

That reminds me. I have no tree! 🎄💡

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

I see they are in garden centres already and have been for weeks! We always get ours in early December and keep it outside in a bucket of water until we need it.

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

I’ve had a large fake one for years but it’s nearly bald now so I recycled it and time for a new one 🎄

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

my niece made me a runner’s key ring for my gym locker (when I went a few years back). I hung that on the tree as it’s so pretty. It’s a fabric decoupage running shoe🥰. She’s made me one for my bike lock key as well but that’s my initial She’s making Christmas tree hanging decorations for family members this year based on their photo 🫣😁

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

That’s a lovely idea! Homemade decorations are so much nicer than bought ones and will always have loads of memories attached to them 😍

[Oldfloss Administrator]

Great post here.... I have just put a post up on C25K all about weather!

I love , as you know the sayings and the mantras re running... the smile one from RunWillie is wonderful!

You are doing so well, Maj! You have had a rough time over the last year! Out there and running is the thing, and you are doing it!

I am trying to head back to full strength, runs are there, but intermittent as I work my way back up to 5 then 10K...but gosh.. life is throwing some curved balls right now...so, if I was choosing some words right now, they would be words I have used many times... Not for an Ad... unless it was for the IC

"Every setback, makes me stronger".

I believe it, and I believe in me.

Happy running folks! x

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

We believe in you too Oldfloss !🙂👍

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Beachcomber66]

Oh...thank you x

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Happy running Flo! 😀👍🏃‍♀️

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to misswobble]

Thanks...and to you too!😉

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Self-belief is a powerful tool Floss and you have it in spades 😍

Getting to 5K again is a great goal and then the 10K…. We’ll get there as we have loads of practice at doing it before 🙂

I think with all our setbacks over the years we should be supernaturally strong! 💪

Happy running lovely lady xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Irishprincess]

We should indeed... thank you... and take care of you too x

[misswobble Marathon]

I did have a running mag subscription for a year but only because it was a gift. I never bought anything out of it but I did once get a free summer cap 🧢

I’m not shooting for PB’s at the mo as I’ve got a painful ankle. Once it’s ok I’ll speed things up a bit as I’m fed up of only engaging first gear every single run 😁 I need to increase the tempo a bit just to keep warm 🥶. I had three layers on for my last run plus a bobble hat and Buff round my neck🙄

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Same here; bobble hats don’t blow off in the wind.👍

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

I’ve got a lovely pink/purple combo Ciele one that OH bought me It’s lovely 😍.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Big boo to the painful ankle Missw and fingers crossed it’ll behave for you for the 26th 🤞

I don’t see you on the Events spreadsheet for November. Do you want a pompom cheer?

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[misswobble Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

My ankle has been grumbling for weeks 🙄🏃‍♀️ I did some yoga stretches yesterday and it’s been better since then. Dog walks today so I’ve generally kept moving.

Oh yes please IP! 👍😀

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Remind me please the name of the Marathon…..

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Cleethorpes Maravan

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

👍

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

I'm not much of a magazine reader (give me a good book please) and I don't watch much TV either, so I manage to duck most adverts. I do like the sentiment in this one though - I'm getting better at finding non-number PBs from my runs, but it's very much a work in progress (just another running challenge 😀).I'm plodding through my plan, moving stuff around when necessary, and frequently marvelling at how much running is a part of my life these days. Happily so 😊

Have a great week everyone (or at least what's left of it).

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

I hate adverts on the TV with a passion and try to avoid them at all costs. I remember a scare here several years ago where there was a rumour that the HU site would have pop up ads and a lot of us said it would then be time to go. Thank goodness that never materialised 🙀

Sounds as if your running is going splendidly Linda 😍

[misswobble Marathon]

I can’t get telly on my telly for some reason. OH said he’d fixed it but it’s not showing any live tv at all I don’t care and I’ve not missed it I only use it now for playing fitness DVD’s 💪

There used to be some clever, funny adverts. On progs OH watches they’re always for cremations, leg exercise gadgets, hearing aids and comfy chairs and slippers. Oh and meals on wheels! 😁

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

I do like those programmes that feature lots of the funniest/best ads. There was one on recently and it was a real trip down memory lane 😍

Remember the SMASH potato ad? 😂

[misswobble Marathon]

Yes! It was great 😁. We have sculpture on our roundabout and the top of it looks just like those metal spacemen

[misswobble Marathon]

I liked Gregor Fisher in the photo booth 🚬. Condor I think 😁

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

I remember that one 😂