Sheltie

As a lone female runner I often take this route for my later runs, and was actually out doing the route on Wed night when your friend got attacked. I am terrified by your story and will definitely be rethinking my winter running routes. I hope your friend has recovered from the shock and can get back to enjoying her running soon.

My long run is about 3.5 miles at the moment! I'm also concentrating on the weight loss first I think, then everything will be easier hopefully. Got about a stone I'd like to get rid of. Had been aiming for sub 4.30 last time but I think just getting round will do me, sub 5 would be ideal though. Got a very long way to go!

I'm in too taper. I was supposed to do it this year but got injured in February and had to eventually give up on the idea. I have seriously let the fitness levels slip over the summer so I'm now back to struggling round Dulwich park a couple of times before practically crawling home! I'm going to take it slowly though and build things back up without risking injury this time I hope. I'd love to see a support thread on the forum, anything that is going to help get through the long winter training. I am also planning to join the Dulwich park runners for extra encouragement, think it'll help to do at least a few of the runs with others. Good luck with it!

Really sorry to hear that! I've admired your car so many times, one of the quirkiest in the neighbourhood. We'll keep our eyes peeled, hope you get some news about it soon. And I hope the bride finds a suitable alternative, what a shame.