After nine months off, I'm back in my running shoes.  Did 2.2 miles last night in less than 25 minutes, so was over the moon with that.  I'm a bit achey this morning, but in a good way.  I've missed running soooo much.

Now got to decide what races are definitely on the cards for next year - I'm thinking a 10k by April, and half marathon September time (probably Robin Hood again).

Well done! It's lovely getting back into it after a break.

I've actually just been on gmaps planning out a 6k for tonight. We did the Royal Parks half on the 12th and we're doing Birmingham this Sunday. RPs was great, fab event and I got a PB, so I'm planning to just relax and have fun and not push myself in Brum. These two weeks have been difficult as we haven't been trainnig much and I'm feeling underprepared and twitchy as a result.

Oh, and we've entered for the Paris marathon next April.

I was despairing this morning but a very helpful chap on a running forum confirmed that my physio is probably on the right lines with the diagnosis of my knee problems.  A bit of googling seems that this is probably the case and I need to be patient and take it easy.  Hopefully I can start my London marathon training soon!

Glad to have you back Zeb. How about the Derby 10k in April? I did the RP half too. Currently struggling with the calf/tendon niggle again but still trying to do some running.

Does a 10 minute pootle along the west side running track count as running?

I finished a learn to run plan back in June and haven't run since so it almost killed me - mainly because I reverted to breathing through my mouth and so a few mins in my throat was freezing and sore.

It is so nice to be able to run along the river and its really close to my apartment so I've no real excuse other than it's starting to get quite cold here (yes I know I just need to buy some approrpiate clothes and will be fine)  

Well done - 2.2 miles in 25 mins is olympic-speed in my book!

I am planning on doing a 5-miler in the morning, but as I feel bloody crap with a cold I'll see how I go.

I need a kick up the ars$e to get healthy eating and proper running again - I - have put on around 10lbs in 6 months due to various reasons and I want to ged rid of it.

I am going to go get in training soon for the Brentwood half marathon in March - long way off I know, but I did it this year and was sh1te so I really want a better experience this time.

Somebody give me some incentive to knock wine and chocolate on the head purrrlease!

I went out yesterday for the first time in months.  I ran 4.5 miles without stopping and felt marvellous!  Not too achey this morning either.  I'm back to 11 min/miles but I'm happy with that.  I'm trying to build up my endurance rather than get faster.

I actually prefer running in the winter so am looking forward to going out regularly again.

Sorry Zebedee, meant to ask - was there a reason why you haven't run for so long? Did you have an injury?

I'm injured. Again. My hips and right thigh are fooked and I haven't run for weeks. I was meant to be doing the Royal parks HM and couldn't, which I was really disappointed about. I'm joining a gym next week, and I'm going to use the eliptical trainer and whatever else springs to mind in the hope that I can maintain fitness and stamina. I need to start training for FLM soon, and I hope to do the Wokingham HM again in Feb.

That's really shit Winkle.  Do you have a diagnosis or is it just general problems?

Soph - what's your number for the Brum Half and I'll look out for you? [non-stalker icon]  H is running it so I'll probably be on the Hagley Road with the Woodster.  He was saying last night that the route is quite hilly (I believe the official description on the website is "undulating"!)

Anyone else doing the Brum Half?

cjb:

Sorry Zebedee, meant to ask - was there a reason why you haven't run for so long? Did you have an injury?

I had a baby at the beginning of September.

Iris - will check date for Derby - Lincoln 10k is usually April, and that's a bit closer...

Zebedee:

cjb:

Sorry Zebedee, meant to ask - was there a reason why you haven't run for so long? Did you have an injury?

 I had a baby at the beginning of September.

Iris - will check date for Derby - Lincoln 10k is usually April, and that's a bit closer...

Ah - sort of an injury then .. Well done at getting back running so quick - that really is a good effort.

Mrs Winkle - sorry to hear you are still injured - that's been going on for ages.

barongreenback:

That's really shit Winkle.  Do you have a diagnosis or is it just general problems?

It is indeed. I'm not sure what's going on - nothing specific, just crappy tight muscles and stupid hips. I'm going to see an osteopath next and see if he can help. My GP kindly told me that I had no chance of getting to see anyone who specialises in sports injuries on the NHS...bad luck if you're trying to live a healthy lifestyle!