FLM Virgin - Page 5 - Spring Marathon

Lazer 45793

14/12/2005 at 09:01

thats a good thing to do. i got a funny twinge in my hip still so im watching it. aw he was really cute... lol. he exven asked me out!! lol.

Fiona Carter 2

14/12/2005 at 09:06

Who was fit? Have I missed something?

Rich Halford

14/12/2005 at 09:09

I ran 4.5 miles yesterday lunchtime at around 8:30/9 min/miles. The 3 guys I was with run half-marathons at 7:30's, so they kept running on and then doubling back to collect me. When they were running beside me it was like they weren't even trying. Gits.

I am going swimming today, give my legs a break.

Fiona Carter 2

14/12/2005 at 09:12

Yeah think I will swim tonight, leave my ankle another day!

Lazer 45793

14/12/2005 at 09:23

lol fi. im on about someone at the gym last night. nah i cant be bothered to swim as I cans swim lol. too much work.

Fiona Carter 2

14/12/2005 at 09:24

Oh - gotcha!

pc78

03/01/2006 at 15:55

Beacause I am running my first marathon I think I should invest in some high mileage trainers, anyone know of any good running shops in the Aldershot/ Guildford area where i can get some advice (and hopefully save some pennies!)

Lazer 45793

03/01/2006 at 16:04

um, idealistically you should change your trainers every 800k. this saved on dammage because the shoes lose their shape and support giving way to oportunities where damage can occour.

Caspaccino

05/01/2006 at 16:15

i need a partner to help me through the long runs at the weekend being a running newbie and an FLM first timer....anyone around the Croydon area? am not that quick but would welcome the company...

Pinkerbelle

13/01/2006 at 18:32

Hey all, can i join in....also doing my first Marathon and my first race ever! i'm really slo and longest run is 11 miles so far. am really scared about the day. any of you running for the stroke association?

Lazer 45793

16/01/2006 at 09:35

sure thins sara, you can join. Im running for SHELTER and really scared too. they still havent sent through my fundraising pack so i havent even really been able to begin fundraising yet and i need £1500. lol. so how is your training going? how you coping?

Pinkerbelle

16/01/2006 at 09:45

training going ok...i think...but i'm confused about which training plan to follow. Stroke association sending weekly e mails but its a lot of time even for the beginners (all done on time rather than mileage). i need something simple to follow and ideally 4 days per week - any suggestions? did 7m slow yesterday but am v tired all the time! wot are you following and what kindof time are you aiming for?

Caspaccino

16/01/2006 at 10:41

sara...am following hal higdons plan (www.halhigdon.com) ... seems straight forward enough. give me a shout if you need me to email it to you

Pinkerbelle

16/01/2006 at 11:39

Chris, just had a look and that is SO much more straightforward...thanks! are you doing Novice or intermediate? think i may have his book, hve you read it? do you think it is still possible to do under 5 hrs on the novice plan? maybe i should just worry about finishing!!

Lazer 45793

16/01/2006 at 11:42

lol, im just worring about finishing. !! lol. im going to have to have a look at this training plan now...

Pinkerbelle

16/01/2006 at 11:54

well if there's a few of us following it at least we can compare notes/encourage each other! i need all the help i can get especially as i'm running on my own - anyone else the same? do you know yet where you are starting from or running numba? i'm 50890 (at the back i reckon and that's where i'll be at the finish!lol!!)and going from the startin Greenwich park.

Lazer 45793

16/01/2006 at 11:59

dont know where im starting from, how do you know??? my runners number is 45793 and immon my own too. i been and bought an MP3 player thought that might keep me going a bit. have Gloria estifan keep me company, LOL.

Pinkerbelle

16/01/2006 at 12:07

found on internet somewhere...if you are between 33251 and 59000 then its the red start in greenwich park - nearest stations Greenwich (DLR) or maze hill i think. then they put you in 'pens' (nice!) according to your estimated time for the race...what did you put? i LOVE gloria estifan!:-) how much running r you doing at the mo?

Lazer 45793

16/01/2006 at 12:10

i put 4:30 lolal though im following a SUB 3 hour training plan. lol. in training every day and currently the furthest i have run is 11 miles. lol. Im also doing a bit of witght training as im like a stick lol.

Pinkerbelle

16/01/2006 at 12:20

my max run is 11 miles too and i put 4:30 although i think 5-5:30 more realistic! i'm really slow - the 11 miler took me 2hrs 2mins. wish i was a stick and i can't understand why i haven't lost any weight! my excuse is being 41 and having 3 kids!lol how much do you run each day?