So..... running - Page 39

Pickers · 11-10-2009, 16:36

My Shoes arrived Friday, but I was down in Cornwall
Just laced them up and went for a strut in the garden - very niiice. Makes a hell of a difference having decent trainers - given that the only running I've done has been in every day shoes...

lostkat · 11-10-2009, 22:48

It does make a huge difference. You feel very bouncy and light. I hope you get on well with them. If you're after cheap kit, SportsDirect do loads of running stuff and they always have cheap Karrimor running stuff, which is comfy and decent quality. Make sure you're wearing something reflective if you're planning on running where there's no footpaths in the dark.

In other news, I completed my first half marathon today with a nasty cold. Before I got ill, I was hoping for a time of less than 2 hours. I'd put in the work and reckoned I could pull it out the bag with race adrenaline on my side.

Last night I still wasn't sure that I'd be racing at all. This morning, I went to the start line but didn't think I'd be finishing. I had a teary moment saying goodbye to my very excited friends. 1hr 59 mins later I crossed the finish line with all my girlies screaming their hearts out for me. Almost 12 hours on and I'm still buzzing. LOVED it

Yay!!!

semi-pro waster · 12-10-2009, 07:25

Congratulations, under two hours with a cold is a great achievement.

Roberta · 12-10-2009, 08:32

Really proud Kate! X

Belmit · 12-10-2009, 10:54

Amezzin!

lostkat · 12-10-2009, 22:04

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYEFANKYOOOOOOOOOOOU!!

Kitten · 12-10-2009, 22:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by lostkat

In other news, I completed my first half marathon today with a nasty cold. Before I got ill, I was hoping for a time of less than 2 hours. I'd put in the work and reckoned I could pull it out the bag with race adrenaline on my side.

Last night I still wasn't sure that I'd be racing at all. This morning, I went to the start line but didn't think I'd be finishing. I had a teary moment saying goodbye to my very excited friends. 1hr 59 mins later I crossed the finish line with all my girlies screaming their hearts out for me. Almost 12 hours on and I'm still buzzing. LOVED it

Yay!!!

Oh God. I argued with everyone at work today saying you'd finished in 119 minutes.... 1:19. I'm special sometimes. They were telling me you were faster than Paula sodding Ratcliffe but I wouldn't listen and completely insisted youd done it

Hahaha, my face will be just like that tomorrow.

lostkat · 13-10-2009, 06:19

Hahaha. The first woman came in at 122 minutes, so I would have been a winnar

I think I can safely say that I will never be that quick!

However, your colleagues are also wrong. Paula is a lot faster than 1:19. Her best time is 1:05... so tell them to stick that in their pipe and smoke it

Pickers · 18-10-2009, 13:44

So, a week after starting running (equating to three runs) I feel a little more confident in my stride and recovery time seems to be shorter.

Unfortunatly I fluffed up on my first run, and did too much, 30 mins of run 90s, walk 60s.
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3266880

Second attempt (one day break) I did the suggested run 60s, walk 90s for 20 mins

TODAY (2 day break) I went harder and did 90s run 60s walk for 20 mins.
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3266888

lostkat · 18-10-2009, 21:09

Sounds like you're doing well. Are you enjoying it?

11-10-2009, 16:36	#381
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	My Shoes arrived Friday, but I was down in Cornwall Just laced them up and went for a strut in the garden - very niiice. Makes a hell of a difference having decent trainers - given that the only running I've done has been in every day shoes... __________________ Pictures

11-10-2009, 22:48	#382
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	It does make a huge difference. You feel very bouncy and light. I hope you get on well with them. If you're after cheap kit, SportsDirect do loads of running stuff and they always have cheap Karrimor running stuff, which is comfy and decent quality. Make sure you're wearing something reflective if you're planning on running where there's no footpaths in the dark. In other news, I completed my first half marathon today with a nasty cold. Before I got ill, I was hoping for a time of less than 2 hours. I'd put in the work and reckoned I could pull it out the bag with race adrenaline on my side. Last night I still wasn't sure that I'd be racing at all. This morning, I went to the start line but didn't think I'd be finishing. I had a teary moment saying goodbye to my very excited friends. 1hr 59 mins later I crossed the finish line with all my girlies screaming their hearts out for me. Almost 12 hours on and I'm still buzzing. LOVED it Yay!!! __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

12-10-2009, 07:25	#383
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	Congratulations, under two hours with a cold is a great achievement. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

12-10-2009, 08:32	#384
Roberta Pole Model Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,986	Really proud Kate! X __________________ I fell out of favour with Heaven somewhere, and I'm here for the hell of it now...

12-10-2009, 10:54	#385
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Amezzin! __________________

12-10-2009, 22:04	#386
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYEFANKYOOOOOOOOOOOU!! __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

13-10-2009, 06:19	#388
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Hahaha. The first woman came in at 122 minutes, so I would have been a winnar I think I can safely say that I will never be that quick! However, your colleagues are also wrong. Paula is a lot faster than 1:19. Her best time is 1:05... so tell them to stick that in their pipe and smoke it __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

18-10-2009, 13:44	#389
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	So, a week after starting running (equating to three runs) I feel a little more confident in my stride and recovery time seems to be shorter. Unfortunatly I fluffed up on my first run, and did too much, 30 mins of run 90s, walk 60s. http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3266880 Second attempt (one day break) I did the suggested run 60s, walk 90s for 20 mins TODAY (2 day break) I went harder and did 90s run 60s walk for 20 mins. http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3266888 __________________ Pictures

18-10-2009, 21:09	#390
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Sounds like you're doing well. Are you enjoying it? __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

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