DFW running club part 4!! ALL ARE WELCOME!!

KeepYourChinUp_2

bank_of_slate wrote: »

Hellooooooo!

I just entered the GNR 2010 ballot :T
...Linda xx

Is that a charity place or something because it doesnt show as open to me.

Hi all.

I'm still running. Have had a virus though and now have a cold I am hoping it doesnt go to my chest so I can still run my 10k next weekend.

Only 7 ish weeks to my first half.......:eek:

Oh I bought a pair of trail shoes because the ice is still thick round here so my first run in those will be today.

Alias_Omega

KeepYourChinUp wrote: »

Is that a charity place or something because it doesnt show as open to me.

Hi all.

I'm still running. Have had a virus though and now have a cold I am hoping it doesnt go to my chest so I can still run my 10k next weekend.

Only 7 ish weeks to my first half.......:eek:

Oh I bought a pair of trail shoes because the ice is still thick round here so my first run in those will be today.

Had an email, said buy the Mirror, and collect something or enter from that.

Can copy the email if you want it.


12 days and i fly out to cyprus for 3 years, where i can continue to run..

Alias_Omega

Dear **********

THE DAILY MIRROR BALLOT IS NOW OPEN!



We are delighted to let you know that the first 3000 ballot places are now open via the Mirror Newspaper from the 2 January until Friday 8 January for the 2010 Bupa Great North Run which will take place on Sunday 19 September.

The Mirror ballot will close at midnight on 8 January 2010 and will be drawn on 11 January. 2010. All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified on or before the 15 January 2010. Any unsuccessful applicants will be entered into the general ballot which will be drawn week commencing Monday 8 February 2010.



To enter the Mirror Ballot simply purchase or read a copy of the Mirror between the 2 January and Friday 8 January and follow the instructions printed within. Alternatively, you can go online at the Mirror website.
All applicants will be required to submit payment details at the time of entering the ballot. Payment will only be taken if the entry application is successful.

Good luck with your application and we look forward to seeing you at a Bupa Great Run event in 2010.

Prospective applicants are reminded to respect the challenge of distance running. Whilst it is an enjoyable route to fitness and well-being, it is also a significant physical challenge and if you have not exercised before or for some time, it is advisable to consult a doctor prior to undertaking an exercise programme.

Entry fee for 2010 event

Bupa Great North Run 2010 UK Entry - £44

Sod it, there you go...

redsquirrel80

Hello, happy new year running peoples!

I've, er, been a bit lazy.. well, I've walked loads. Only run twice last week - one five miler and one six - very slow on the snow/ ice/ slush/ mud. Got my serious 'get on with it' running head on now though - 10 weeks till the Kilomathon :eek:

Congrats to k_bagpuss, that's lovely news

tirlittan

Happy New Year everyone!

I'm still suffering from cold and can't breathe properly.I'm getting very frustrated!

beer_tins

Morning all. Did a slow 12K yesterday and a moderate 5 miles this morning. I need to get both weekly and "long run" milage up, so plan to run every day bar Wednesday this week. If snow doesn't scupper my plans, anyway!

becky_rtw

Hello everyone this morning

KYCU - hope you feel better soon and thanks to Alias for posting that - I saw it on RW and was going to post later

Red - hope you had a good trip and lots of walking is always good - hope the 10 weeks go smoothly!

Tirlittan - poor you Can you do some walking instead?? Hope you feel better soon!

BT - you know the rules - add slowly you'll be up there soon enough

I'm feeling good this morning - supposed to be doing a recovery but will see how I feel when I get out tonight...might push a bit faster...

tirlittan

k_bagpuss wrote: »

Thanks for all the nice messages
Only 10 weeks to the Kilomathon so I have some serious training to do! Although I took a heart rate monitor to the gym today aiming to keep my heart rate under 157bpm and I couldn't manage it even at a slow jog! So I did an hour (covered 6K) and I'm going to put the monitor on again when I go out for a training session with my local running club on Tuesday just to see what it registers when I am running. I'm hoping as the weight comes off and the training increases the heart rate will improve!

Forget about the heart rate monitor and do what feels right. I started out with the monitor and had exactly the same 'problem' as you, could hardly jog before the monitor would go really high, so ditched it and have been fine since!

becky_rtw wrote: »

Tirlittan - poor you Can you do some walking instead?? Hope you feel better soon!

Hi Becky, yes, have decided that if I can't run, at least I can walk. So went to check the 5mile route yesterday, but as my internet connection was off the whole weekend, I had to do it from memory and went slightly wrong. Not too badly though and had a lovely walk in beautiful sunshine. Will try to go every night now, though tonight I probably won't have time.

beer_tins

becky_rtw wrote: »

BT - you know the rules - add slowly you'll be up there soon enough

I know! I'll add 10% (or maybe a teensy bit more!) to my long run and overall mileage! Got to practice what we preach, don't we?

Rich, can you put me down for the Lydd Half Marathon on the 14th March, please? Just entered.

Ta...

KeepYourChinUp_2

becky_rtw wrote: »

Hello everyone this morning

KYCU - hope you feel better soon and thanks to Alias for posting that - I saw it on RW and was going to post later

Red - hope you had a good trip and lots of walking is always good - hope the 10 weeks go smoothly!

Tirlittan - poor you Can you do some walking instead?? Hope you feel better soon!

BT - you know the rules - add slowly you'll be up there soon enough

I'm feeling good this morning - supposed to be doing a recovery but will see how I feel when I get out tonight...might push a bit faster...

Thanks becky - I actually read this thread most days I just dont post much. I was ill but still managed to go to work although oh said I was an idiot well as good as said that.

Thanks alias. I've put myself in the ballot, I'll wait to see if i'm in before I tell oh though :rotfl:. I only want to do it the once.

I discovered buying my trail shoes that asics are a crap fit for me. My road shoes are a 10.5 (just wide enough but a little bit long)but my saucony trails are 10 and feel like a much better fit (more glove like). So I will be switching if they turn out to be good to run in too.