DFW Running Club!!

redsquirrel80

Go for it Sally! Sorry I haven't volunteered for anything admin-wise but I'm a bit adminned-out with work at the moment

Can you stick me on the list provisionally for the Sheffield Half Marathon - 26th April 09.

RichOneday_2

redsquirrel80 wrote: »

Go for it Sally! Sorry I haven't volunteered for anything admin-wise but I'm a bit adminned-out with work at the moment

Can you stick me on the list provisionally for the Sheffield Half Marathon - 26th April 09.

Red - I was just going to say I might join you on that one until I realised it was a direct clash with London. I do need my London Marathon fix each year even if it is only via BBC!!

Herewegoagain

Hiya guys,
Is there anyone around, I can't sleep and desperately need to rant:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
HWGA

Sue-UU

Back on the road (ok, country lanes) again today and, even though it rained much of the way round, I had a very exhilarating, brisk walk that was much needed after a hectic weekend. I really felt renewed after getting back and showering....... after having many of the outdoor variety!

Have fun all with whatever you're doing.

Sue

Sue-UU

Herewegoagain wrote: »

Hiya guys,
Is there anyone around, I can't sleep and desperately need to rant:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
HWGA

Wass up HWGA? Rant away, I'll gladly listen if it'll help you.

Sue

Herewegoagain

oh Sue uu, thanks so much for answering that was really nice of you but my comp keeps going down and I missed you hon, sorry, it was not intended:T

HWGA xxx

Sue-UU

No worries at all HWGA. I hope all's well with you and for you tomorrow....today!

Night, Sue.

jennyred

Hi - guys - hope you dont mind me invading your thread.

I have been trying to read through it over the last few days - you all seem like such a supportive bunch that I thought I may join you if thats ok.

I am running the 10k at sandringham on the 28th september. feeling very nervous!! I ran the 5k race for life in may and really havent done very much since - its now less than 3 weeks to go (it seemed like such a great idea a couple of months ago!)

I am currently trying to lose weight (have lost 29lb since feb) but still weigh 15 stone. Luckly I live in a very rural area so can pretty much run without being seen. lol

Am currently doing about 2.5 miles. unfortuently its been very infrequent over the last 3 weeks. I am on nights at the moment so the idea was that I would run when I get home in the mornings before I go to bed but I have been so tired that this hasent been possible!! I cant go when I get up as there is not time. I am on nights until next friday morning so have another 9 to go. that only leaves about 8 days before the run to get some exercise in. I am at a loss really for what to do. I am not too worried - I think I will just about be able to struggle round for 10k (6 miles) but would like to do it without requiring hospital treatment at the finishing line!!!

anyway - if anyone has any tips I would be eternally grateful.

jenny

RichOneday_2

becky_rtw wrote: »

Don't worry I'm not signed up for any races yet so don't feel too bad about all the half maras that are going aorund I havent caught the bug yet! :rotfl:

Oh, I think you have!! You may not be quite ready to put your neck on the chopping block just yet, but you've definitely been infected by the bug.

RichOneday_2

jennyred wrote: »

Hi - guys - hope you dont mind me invading your thread.

I have been trying to read through it over the last few days - you all seem like such a supportive bunch that I thought I may join you if thats ok.

I am running the 10k at sandringham on the 28th september. feeling very nervous!! I ran the 5k race for life in may and really havent done very much since - its now less than 3 weeks to go (it seemed like such a great idea a couple of months ago!)

I am currently trying to lose weight (have lost 29lb since feb) but still weigh 15 stone. Luckly I live in a very rural area so can pretty much run without being seen. lol

Am currently doing about 2.5 miles. unfortuently its been very infrequent over the last 3 weeks. I am on nights at the moment so the idea was that I would run when I get home in the mornings before I go to bed but I have been so tired that this hasent been possible!! I cant go when I get up as there is not time. I am on nights until next friday morning so have another 9 to go. that only leaves about 8 days before the run to get some exercise in. I am at a loss really for what to do. I am not too worried - I think I will just about be able to struggle round for 10k (6 miles) but would like to do it without requiring hospital treatment at the finishing line!!!

anyway - if anyone has any tips I would be eternally grateful.

jenny

Hiya Jenny,

Welcome along. Obviously there is very limited time to get any training done, but anything you do in the last 4 days will be counter productive (ie you will do your body damage from the training without leaving enough time for the repairs to take place "The Training Effect").

So, from where we are now I think all you can do really is do as much as you can in that other 5 available days knowing you're going to get 4 days rest before the race. If you feel you can run 2 miles, say, then try to do a 4-mile session with a 1 mile walk to start and a 1 mile walk to end. The additional walking will strengthen tendons and help with muscle fatigue on the day.

In those last 4 days try to fit in a thorough stretching exercise each day. Stretching helps to release the accumulated waste products from muscles into the bloodstream to be got rid of.

But above all, relax. Whats the worst that can happen? A 10k walk - if thats what happens so be it.

Or you could take a leaf out of my book when I think I'm going to be near the rear - a quick investment in some bunny girl ears, a pom-pom (for the rear end!) and a bucket for charitable donations.And, hey presto, you then don't look out of place at the back! (Ok, that's the first completely useless comment of the day, but I'll hazard a guess it won't be the last!)