ASICS Target 26.2 - 2013

Come down to Derby Sarah! we have loads! I have 3 hilly parks near me perfect for sledging! I even had a snow boarding lesson off my brother, never ran anyone over...... they kinda heard I was coming and got out of the way! never fell over, launched myself into the snow to stop but never actually fell over!!

Oh and the clampon things are awesome for running on! only did 3 miles as short of time after swim and dogs! but didin't slip!

I think they're called crampons I've heard Yaktrax make the best but I've not tried them, they do special running ones too.

I got mine from milliet!  I know they sell them in our local running shop.  Ran again in them today, I'm not sure if its advisable to do long runs.

Told you I didn't know what they were called!! I just call them awesome!

Still loads of snow here- not been out running since Friday and getting really grumpy and fidgety Also got an interview for a new job on 4th Feb so stressed with that as well. How are you all managing to get out??

However, thought about a change in race plans and thinking of Valencia marathon in November- my wife suggested we go together (after reading it in RW!) as it is our anniversary, she could do the 10k while i do marathon and then we have a couple of child free days hol after- does seal of approval get any better than that??

Sarah- fancy the wrap up and run 10k in Graves park in Sheffield end of Feb?

Any one fancy rock and roll 1/2 in edinburgh 14 April?- looks a nice course and less manic than the EMF; the finish is in the centre so no mad trek back from the finish either.

DS- what did you think of the plan?

Good luck with interview Clive.I think the Valencia plan is ace!

tigger, I have a great picture in my mind of you bouncing around in crampons in the snow! Not sure I'd fancy a long run in them!! I still have nightmares about walking 10hrs in them in Nepal last year!!!

I'm fed up with the cold now... just didn't have the mojo to go out for run this eve after work . I've got tomorrow afternoon off though n I've promised myself a nice long run on the beach, frozen sand is good!!

Eeek Sarah! 17.8 miles on a TREADMILL!! Wow!! Don't think I could manage that ... how did you stave off the boredom?

Good luck with interview Clive!!!

Ooh Tigger - I've been running in Yak Trax - think they might be similar - like a rubber circle with metal springs on and a strap over your foot? They've been great in the snow and ice - did 16 miles in them on Sunday and didn't have a single slip or fall!

well I did my beach run...it was a white out! but it was SO SO much fun. snow on sand is perfect running surface.

RRR - yep so are mine! Checked the name on them! They are awesome, really bouncy when you hit a road that has been cleared!! MOst I have done is 6.5miles but loved it!

Good luck for the interview Clive!

Sarah  I don't think its really a childish head..... more what 17.8 miles on a dreadmill does for you!

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Hi all,

Finally managed a run today after 2 days of no chance due to the roads being totally iced up. Knocked out a 13.3 miler in 1:44 so not too bad.

Will have a read back later and comment further.

Sarah - My record was 30k on a treadie - I think I have just laid down the gauntlet!. Have you spoken to minni? Just read the awful news about her puppy on the Sub 3:15. I need to find the words but am a bit lost.

Clive - good luck with the interview. Have had a good read of the schedule. I like the look of it. I started the 18 week P&D afterall a couple of weeks ago and although I like some aspects of it I'm not sure on some. It is heavy on base which I think i need right now and i can feel the strength increasing but I think I'd like something a bit more tailored in future rather than generic. I will see how P&D progresses.

It is frustrating with the conditions. For the first time this winter I regretted cancelling my gym membership! I ran 11.25 miles in the snow covered woods behind my house on Sunday but it was rutted under foot in places and I kept turning my ankles over so decided it wasn't worth the risk thereafter.

Have you made it out today?

Evening all,

No made it out today despite finishing work early as was waiting for a phone call from one of the local GP commissioners, but needless to say he didn't ring so definately going at lunchtime tomorrow.

job is for Consultant Upper GI Surgeon in Sheffield- it is the same job that i do now, but as the cancer work is likely to move to sheffield the only way I can potentially influence carrying on doing it in the long term means moving. Too stressful though!!

Sarah, run is the "Wrap up and Run' 10k at Graves Park on Sunday 24th Feb. I'm on call on the Saturday but will likely still do it. I'll follow your heels as you're in better shape than me right now!!

Can't believe you can all run so far on a treadmill...

hi sarah, coiled spring is a good description. Had some sad news yesterday when a lifetime friend lost her battle with breast cancer yesterday morning. We knew it was coming but it still hits you hard when the news comes. I played hockey with her Dad, initially, when I was up and coming and he was near the end of his 1st tean career and then played with her brother for 20 odd years so I'd pretty much grown up with the family. I saw her dad and brother last weekend and they were preparing to go down and say goodbye before she was placed in an induced coma (she lives in Devon).

I was glad to run this morning I can tell you. I don't know how the likes of you and Clive deal with this stuff on a daily basis!

Clive - really wish you well with the job thing. So many changes everywhere and it certainly doesn't help the stress levels. It'll be good to get running tomorow!

Jen - that must have been amazing running on the beach!

Sarah - I'm sure you will beat my record on the dreadmill!

Just had a totally kick ass swimming session... kids bedtime cannot come soon enough!!

Sorry to hear your news DS2, our thoughts and big cuddles are sent your way!

Thanks Tigger!

How are you? is hubby back in Colchester now?

Hey DS2, Yep hubby has started his job now! Turns out he is going to be away A LOT! He is away when I'm supposed to be doing Ashby, my parents have stepped in but my mum has not been well of late so may have to pull that as well! Dreading the cricket season starting!! he has already mentioned a 3 week cricket tour in India..... imagine my response!!

Be about the same as my wifes response Tigger!

This is absolutely true - I once went on a weeks cricket tour (pre-kids) and I told her I was away working! Actually, I had one appointment a couple of hours away from the tour area - so it wasn't a total lie!!!

I gave the game away somewhat when I returned home with a bootfull of dirty kit though! I told her that I'd picked up a game with someone from the local office!!!

I will go to hell

Two weeks after getting married he spent 3 weeks in , and claims 'it's duty' when he comes out with that it's like a red rag to a bull!!

I'v been married for 11 years and to be honest still haven't got a clue about cricket! even spent last season doing tea's and still have no desire to understand it!

DS- really sorry to hear your news- thoughts with you and her family too. Seems like you needed that run though!

Sarah- Job would be at the Northern General mainly... Getting worried as found out there are political ramifications that may prevent me getting it.  Its not what you know and all that...

Jen- jealous of you run on the beach! I slipped and slid over melting snow round doncaster today.

Felt better for just under 9 miles in 1:03:12- 7:08 pace. Suspect I'll suffer tomorrow having had 6 days off