Hugh Jass Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 Been struggling recently, managed to pick up an injury to my hip a month or so ago and like an idiot I refuse to rest properly. Been eating like a horse lately too so can feel my weight starting to creep up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted September 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Another half stone lost in August. 4lb's to 5stone lost for this year and I just joined our local gym this weekend!! Not planning on becoming a gym bunny but hoping to do some swimming and the recommended Pilates class for my back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 46 minutes ago, gigpusher said: Another half stone lost in August. 4lb's to 5stone lost for this year and I just joined our local gym this weekend!! Not planning on becoming a gym bunny but hoping to do some swimming and the recommended Pilates class for my back. Congrats on the weight loss ... don’t forget to post about how the Pilates goes ... I’ve been tempted but never quite got round to it .. dodgy back too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted September 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 9 hours ago, crazyfool1 said: Congrats on the weight loss ... don’t forget to post about how the Pilates goes ... I’ve been tempted but never quite got round to it .. dodgy back too Will do. I've never been very flexible not even as a child so expecting it to be a bit of a struggle but hopefully it will help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawrsomesauce Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 Picked up a back injury rather innocuously at work few weeks ago so been taking it easy but going to be trying to go for a swim today and see how that goes as my light gym sessions haven't been cutting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyoung Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 (edited) 15 miles around Liverpool yesterday in preparation for my upcoming Beachy Head marathon. Pros - Felt pretty good and I've reached my fundraising target, Cons - Thigh chafing. This week I'll be running in the Lakes and next week, the French Riviera. No rest for the wicked! Edited September 2, 2019 by jyoung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 The only exercise I will be doing until October sale day is keeping my f5 finger supple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Clearest Blue Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 Half marathon taper has officially begun, two weeks to go so no runs further than 12km from here on out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maelzoid Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 18 minutes ago, The Clearest Blue said: Half marathon taper has officially begun, two weeks to go so no runs further than 12km from here on out. Is that the Bristol Half? I'm running as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maelzoid Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 1 hour ago, jyoung said: 15 miles around Liverpool yesterday in preparation for my upcoming Beachy Head marathon. Pros - Felt pretty good and I've reached my fundraising target, Cons - Thigh chafing. This week I'll be running in the Lakes and next week, the French Riviera. No rest for the wicked! Vaseline. It works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyoung Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, maelzoid said: Vaseline. It works for me. So I've read. Will it trap bacteria though*? * I literally have no idea what I'm talking about and if that is even possible, just want to avoid a runners rash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maelzoid Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 1 minute ago, jyoung said: So I've read. Will it trap bacteria though*? * I literally have no idea what I'm talking about and if that is even possible, just want to avoid a runners rash Well, I have no idea about that. All I know is I did 14.5 miles yesterday and have no chafing today... I am particularly susceptible to the chafing in the groinal region and itdefinitely does the trick. I can't believe I'm typing this, but I recommend experimenting with Vaseline! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Clearest Blue Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 10 minutes ago, maelzoid said: Is that the Bristol Half? I'm running as well. Yep that’s the one, got a particular time your aiming for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyoung Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, maelzoid said: Well, I have no idea about that. All I know is I did 14.5 miles yesterday and have no chafing today... I am particularly susceptible to the chafing in the groinal region and itdefinitely does the trick. I can't believe I'm typing this, but I recommend experimenting with Vaseline! Your honesty is admirable. I'll get back to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maelzoid Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 9 minutes ago, The Clearest Blue said: Yep that’s the one, got a particular time your aiming for? I PB'd Bristol 3 years ago with 1:39:31. If I can beat that, even by 1 second, I'll be over the moon. And you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted September 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 2 hours ago, jyoung said: 15 miles around Liverpool yesterday in preparation for my upcoming Beachy Head marathon. Pros - Felt pretty good and I've reached my fundraising target, Cons - Thigh chafing. This week I'll be running in the Lakes and next week, the French Riviera. No rest for the wicked! I bought my husband some runderwear for his birthday and he says that they are ace. They claim to prevent chafing and have a 20% off sale at the moment as well. Other than that he used to use lancane powder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Clearest Blue Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 1 hour ago, maelzoid said: I PB'd Bristol 3 years ago with 1:39:31. If I can beat that, even by 1 second, I'll be over the moon. And you? Noice! It’s my first half so my aim to finish and ideally under 1.50, anything below that I’ll be well happy with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmb1992 Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 Any of the body glide balms are good for anti- chaffing. I forgot to put some on for my long run and Saturday and lived to regret it! I've signed up to a half mara this month, December and January so that should keep me going fitness wise through the winter I'm also holding out hope for the a lucky ballot place for London Marathon but know it's (almost) as hard as getting your hands on Glasto tickets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted September 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, gmb1992 said: Any of the body glide balms are good for anti- chaffing. I forgot to put some on for my long run and Saturday and lived to regret it! I've signed up to a half mara this month, December and January so that should keep me going fitness wise through the winter I'm also holding out hope for the a lucky ballot place for London Marathon but know it's (almost) as hard as getting your hands on Glasto tickets! Actually it is way harder than getting a Glastonbury ticket which is why whenever anybody ever advocates for a ballot I am firmly in the no camp. Took my husband 5 years to get into the London Marathon and no several friends who have had 6/7 rejections and never managed to get in yet my husband's cousin who couldn't even run 1km got in at first attempt. Started trying to train and realised there was no way they'd ever be able to do it and so just didn't bother running it. Even as a non-runner it totally infuriates me how they do it. I think if they are going to do it by ballot you should at least be able to prove that you have done a half marathon to be able to apply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maelzoid Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 37 minutes ago, The Clearest Blue said: Noice! It’s my first half so my aim to finish and ideally under 1.50, anything below that I’ll be well happy with Your first one! Excellent. I hope you get a great time, and have an awesome experience - there's something very special about a first one, if it goes well. This is my fifth at Bristol, and I'm well into double figures overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maelzoid Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 25 minutes ago, gigpusher said: Actually it is way harder than getting a Glastonbury ticket which is why whenever anybody ever advocates for a ballot I am firmly in the no camp. Took my husband 5 years to get into the London Marathon and no several friends who have had 6/7 rejections and never managed to get in yet my husband's cousin who couldn't even run 1km got in at first attempt. I have had 12 (yes, twelve) straight rejections from London! I ran it once on a charity place but would not do that again as the pressure of fund-raising to a specified target was too stressful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Clearest Blue Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 13 minutes ago, maelzoid said: Your first one! Excellent. I hope you get a great time, and have an awesome experience - there's something very special about a first one, if it goes well. This is my fifth at Bristol, and I'm well into double figures overall. Thanks I’m excited, I’m feeling confident I’ll cope alright with the distance, just what time I get will come down to how hard I feel I can push it on the day. Certainly got the bug so I imagine it’ll be the first of many. Hope you have a great race ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmb1992 Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 2 hours ago, gigpusher said: Actually it is way harder than getting a Glastonbury ticket which is why whenever anybody ever advocates for a ballot I am firmly in the no camp. Took my husband 5 years to get into the London Marathon and no several friends who have had 6/7 rejections and never managed to get in yet my husband's cousin who couldn't even run 1km got in at first attempt. Started trying to train and realised there was no way they'd ever be able to do it and so just didn't bother running it. Even as a non-runner it totally infuriates me how they do it. I think if they are going to do it by ballot you should at least be able to prove that you have done a half marathon to be able to apply. Yeah or some way to prove you've had previous experience and are going to apply yourself and train. I've been rejected twice but am in a way better position fitness wise this year to do it so am feeling hopeful. I've heard they never actually say how many people enter the ballot so people can't work out the odds of getting a space, not sure if that's right though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 (edited) liquid talc helped me at Glastonbury this year Edited September 2, 2019 by crazyfool1 liquid talk also helped but thats not relevant here :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted September 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 2 hours ago, maelzoid said: I have had 12 (yes, twelve) straight rejections from London! I ran it once on a charity place but would not do that again as the pressure of fund-raising to a specified target was too stressful. Yes one of my friends decided to train hard enough to get the good for age spot as he can run pretty fast and thought that was easier. I know a few people who have done it for charity as well but particularly when you do a lot of running it can be quite hard to hit that target as even though it is obviously a massive achievement it's not the same as a fun runner who has never done anything like it before. That's why I think charity places should be for anyone and the rest of the places should be for people who are at least at half marathon distance. I'm planning on walking a marathon next year and will probably raise more than my husband did for running his because I am way less fit and people see it as more of an achievement for me to do it. 18 minutes ago, gmb1992 said: Yeah or some way to prove you've had previous experience and are going to apply yourself and train. I've been rejected twice but am in a way better position fitness wise this year to do it so am feeling hopeful. I've heard they never actually say how many people enter the ballot so people can't work out the odds of getting a space, not sure if that's right though. I thought there was a cap on who could enter the ballot and that it was technically something like a 1 in 8 chance of getting a place but I could be making that up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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