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Bicester parkrun today (stalked socials and knew they were course checking at 7am!) and 14 weeks after injury, I’m finally back under 30 minutes and already knocking on the door of 28. I know it’s not that impressive but as a nearly 47 year old mum of 2 I'm so happy! Considering 2 weeks ago I ran a 31:40 parkrun I think it’s pretty good. Someone mentioned trail trainers. I run in Innov8 Mudtalons. They are quite aggressive in terms of grip which means they are great for snow and muddy mud.

Tissington Half in September is much better.

Right from the start it was off. There was very little singing, arguing because someone was too tall and blocked their view and Jordan James being slated. Yep, I had a great time

I have a spare adult and u18 ticket….the teenager decided to stay out until 4:30 this morning. Collection from Ashby - happy with less than face value as would just prefer for them to be used rather than wasted.

Which bone conductors has you got? I’ve got the Shokz OpenRun and love them! The sound quality is spot on for me. I’ve tried another brand and the quality was no where near as good. If they are shokz, contact their customer services as they may be faulty.

Belvoir Challenge and Naseby 1645 - was in for Ashby 20 but have given my place up. My 2 biggies are London to Brighton Cycle in June then Race To The Stones in July - only 50K though not the full 100 as I’ve lost a lot of fitness after little to no running these last 3 months. Have you got anything planned?

Even Conkers had 773 with a few doing their first ever parkrun. Was such a lovely atmosphere.

I’ve managed to drag a couple of family members to Conkers this year!

I need to get back on the tourist trail! I’m stuck at 109 different locations.

Who’s parkrunning Christmas Day?

I must not fall in love with a loan player, I must not fall in love with a loan player

Back to back weekend long run will take up the bulk of the high mileage week whereas as you’d have one really gentle recovery run. I guess it depends on what want. I’ve gone for 50K next year which I intend to put a hit of effort into rather than just finish. First ultra aim for me was to finish.

I swear by the zoom fly 6’s but haven’t taken them above half distance.

Barwell most likely but nowhere on the level of love I have for Leicester

with the line ‘if nothing else can change me and I’m just this way would you love me’

Said exactly the same as we left the ground

My first ultra was 52K following on from a marathon followed by a 50 miler the year after. As much as I’m a ‘f*** it what’s the worst that could happen’ type of girl, I’m glad I did it that way round. As chilled as ultras are the training is a whole different beast. Personally I’d go for the 50K then go bigger the next year.

Decent conversation with the teen thinks she’s enjoying herself

I’m being a fair weather supporter today and have sent the teen with her dad. Happy to be proved wrong but now I’ve seen the line-up I feel it’s a wise choice

Nope - drink of water and I’m out the door. I only do between 5 and 10k mind you. Sunday long runs and I’ll have a bit of Soreen then go

Went out at 5am yesterday and will be the same again tomorrow. I probably enjoy it more this time of year than I do in the summer.

Try your parking space. I always use it for away games and it’s been great.

I’ve been told I can but it’s so painful at the moment. The cast is also surprisingly heavy so worried about the balance side of things considering I fractured it by falling on a run

Yup and I swear by it.

Just to add, shortly after Norwich scored, it was sung in the stands. It was most likely the same group of people but I can confirm it made it up out of the concourse. Source: my own ears.