tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103021577378959995.comments2020-02-24T20:12:26.157+00:00Knitted Back TogetherClaire Boyntonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00741791798019657751noreply@blogger.comBlogger172125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103021577378959995.post-27544100886309405202015-12-06T23:53:05.935+00:002015-12-06T23:53:05.935+00:00Thank you for this blog. I'm 37 and currently ...Thank you for this blog. I'm 37 and currently waiting for an op date to come through for my Hysterectomy (UK). I found reading this quite comforting, as well as very useful. I've saved it so I can refer back to it when the time comes. Sending you best wishes for your continued recovery. XxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14846422603322685150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103021577378959995.post-53353190836183463632015-08-29T01:29:59.452+01:002015-08-29T01:29:59.452+01:00Fantastic blog post and completely agree with all ...Fantastic blog post and completely agree with all of your sentiments and arguments. You are a strong and inspirational voice for those who run and love it, whatever the pace. I hope the organisers hear and respond.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103021577378959995.post-22627052669565908692015-07-24T23:05:48.787+01:002015-07-24T23:05:48.787+01:00You are an inspiration and I am APPALLED about thi...You are an inspiration and I am APPALLED about this! I hope that the organisers change their stanceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103021577378959995.post-61465343668307718732015-07-22T17:53:45.109+01:002015-07-22T17:53:45.109+01:00That should be 800cc. Even I'm not that bad ;o...That should be 800cc. Even I'm not that bad ;o)Claire Boyntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741791798019657751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103021577378959995.post-13784749160055320032015-07-22T17:52:10.623+01:002015-07-22T17:52:10.623+01:00Hi Stephen, thanks for taking the time to leave yo...Hi Stephen, thanks for taking the time to leave your comments on the blog.<br /><br />The reason I have spoken out about it now is because this is the first year the race has been organised. I am hoping that, by speaking out, it will maximise participation. This would also increase profits too. It would also be fairer and is an opportunity to set Hull apart as a city that celebrates the best in everyone - a real festival of running. In 2017 Hull will be City of Culture - why should we not set our standards high? Us slower runners fully admire the achievements of the faster runners; it would be nice if it was felt that that was reciprocated. Having said that, until now I have only ever been met with encouragement, support and celebration by the running community, which is kind of why I wanted to speak out. <br /><br />I didn't think I needed to phone the Race Director personally to ask his permission, given that his website gave me the option of choosing "7 hours +" as the time for completion. My point is that the organisers should have been far, far clearer about the cut off. They may have made a mistake - fine, mistakes happen - but they should be contacting everyone who has already signed up and telling them personally what the contingency plan now is.<br /><br />I appreciate your support in the last paragraph. I wanted to ask you whatever gave you the impression that I don't train regularly? I'm training at the peak of my ability, just as the faster runners are too. Our effort is the same; our outcome is different. If Mo Farah is a Porsche (in terms of power to weight ratio) then I am a Bentley with an 80cc engine. <br /><br />I'm working on it though. I am currently eating clean, running three times a week (one of which is a long run; 18 miles today) and weight training 3 x per week. My current pace is literally a snapshot of where I am on my journey so far, it's not a measure of my effort. When I weighed over 20 stones I couldn't walk to the end of the drive without crutches or a wheelchair, so I'll happily take my 18 miles.<br /><br />I reckon, with a good wind, I should be looking at 6hrs 30 mins. Don't want to commit to that, though, as things can go wrong on the day and I might need to walk a bit longer.<br /><br />I hope to be sub 6 hours next year.<br /><br />Claire xClaire Boyntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741791798019657751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103021577378959995.post-5263756225197578412015-07-21T10:41:57.016+01:002015-07-21T10:41:57.016+01:00As a slow, female, older 'runner' who aspi...As a slow, female, older 'runner' who aspires to running ALL the way round Parkrun I applaud you. Anyone tackling a marathon and all the necessary training should be encouraged. If an organiser has a problem that prevents them taking runners who may take longer than a particular time they should be up front about it.<br />Good luck with your training. The Material Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497096076083752062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103021577378959995.post-43989955555324031792015-07-21T10:17:00.458+01:002015-07-21T10:17:00.458+01:00I'm sorry but that is a load of rubbish! They...I'm sorry but that is a load of rubbish! They clearly DON'T want you (and other slow runners) to participate. They have a cut off of 6 hours so that IS excluding anyone who runs slower.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103021577378959995.post-75200606714468229172015-07-20T20:07:06.054+01:002015-07-20T20:07:06.054+01:00Right On!!! If they don't proclaim a course cu...Right On!!! If they don't proclaim a course cut-off time in those places, then you didn't agree to it in your release. #ParticipantNotPedAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15325195365190586576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103021577378959995.post-47059721742536524472015-07-20T19:26:28.356+01:002015-07-20T19:26:28.356+01:00Brilliantly written letter!!! It was shared on run...Brilliantly written letter!!! It was shared on run to be Facebook group and I shared it on FB and Twiiter. Many people are behind you and hope you get a full apology and full support for the length of the marathon, however long it takes you!!<br />Let us know if they see the light and respond.<br />Good luck and hope you have a good run.<br />Who are they to say how long it should take - are all of them running??<br />Best wishes Maritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13325620384806220029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103021577378959995.post-65560244462794739482015-07-20T19:14:07.518+01:002015-07-20T19:14:07.518+01:00Oh my goodness, Claire! That is so not cool of the...Oh my goodness, Claire! That is so not cool of them! I'm a very new runner and I have nothing but good things to say about the running community so far so this really disappoints me.<br /><br />I agree absolutely with your belief in and admiration of the runners at back of the pack .....<br /><br />What a tremendous, heartfelt and sensible letter!<br /><br />I hope they revise their rules and you can go out there and show them what you're made of soon!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05967917097219380676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103021577378959995.post-18843799170053141332015-07-20T12:57:10.196+01:002015-07-20T12:57:10.196+01:00Hi Claire, I'm sure you have read various resp...Hi Claire, I'm sure you have read various responses to your complaint. Quite a few saying you really you have read the website properly before entering. Also that perhaps if you know you are going to 7 hours, then the first ting you should do is contact the race director personally to discuss it with them. These are things to consider for next time.<br /><br />I think it's great you want to run, but you must respect the event organisers decisions. My suggestion would be to go out there and be determined to train hard and beat 6 hours. You CAN do that you know. If you are determined. If you really, really want to run....then have a goal....make a commitment to train. Do hill sessions, speed interval sessions, tempo runs and long runs. Go out running 4-5 times a week, like other runners who are determined to improve their times. I'm not saying you haven't worked hard...but work harder. Run a marathon in under 6 hours. Go on. Do it.Stephen Cousinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803878258835213927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103021577378959995.post-14222494201706397952015-07-19T14:22:55.588+01:002015-07-19T14:22:55.588+01:00Well said Claire this is a case of discrimination ...Well said Claire this is a case of discrimination and if you have paid you should be able to finish no matter what time you make. And start at the front xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10839899795643651100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103021577378959995.post-50075124710733256382015-07-19T14:22:46.036+01:002015-07-19T14:22:46.036+01:00Well said Claire this is a case of discrimination ...Well said Claire this is a case of discrimination and if you have paid you should be able to finish no matter what time you make. And start at the front xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10839899795643651100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103021577378959995.post-22964617360039789682009-01-29T00:00:00.000+00:002009-01-29T00:00:00.000+00:00LOL! We gave most of them out as Christmas present...LOL! We gave most of them out as Christmas presents, I think everyone was rather bemused! I may still have some lurking at the back of the cupboard, but I really must throw them away.<br>Thank you for your interest Paula, it means a lot x<br>claireboyntonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103021577378959995.post-37125800448752757982009-01-26T00:00:00.000+00:002009-01-26T00:00:00.000+00:00Hi loveyJust wanted to let you know that I have vi...Hi lovey<br>Just wanted to let you know that I have visited your blog and found what you wrote very interesting and expiring!<br>Have you eaten the 150 jars of jam yet?!!<br>Good luck with your blog, I look forward too seeing new designs, take care xx<br>Paula Hughesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103021577378959995.post-26897898168458035562009-01-25T00:00:00.000+00:002009-01-25T00:00:00.000+00:00hi claire, this is great!! you really are creative...hi claire, this is great!! you really are creative, may even attack a handbag myself, yours looks fab, that or i'll get u to make it!! xx<br>kristynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103021577378959995.post-32446923964924603802009-01-25T00:00:00.000+00:002009-01-25T00:00:00.000+00:00I adore this bag! I need this bag!How do you find ...I adore this bag! I need this bag!<br>How do you find the time to do all this? Do you ever sleep? LOL<br>Axxx<br>Mrs Magichttp://mrsmagic.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103021577378959995.post-66428469621336869782009-06-16T01:00:00.000+01:002009-06-16T01:00:00.000+01:00I adore the bunting tea set I'd love to have o...I adore the bunting tea set I'd love to have one if only I drank tea or coffee or anything that would necessitate a tea service!<br>Laura (Bowski)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103021577378959995.post-73317463537873261792009-04-09T01:00:00.000+01:002009-04-09T01:00:00.000+01:00Wowee, such lovely things! I especially love your ...Wowee, such lovely things! I especially love your bunting tea set, it's beautiful, as is your spotty cup.<br>KateMcPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103021577378959995.post-8803230045537811832009-07-30T16:26:35.000+01:002009-07-30T16:26:35.000+01:00Love the new blog Claire, and your projects are lo...Love the new blog Claire, and your projects are looking fantastic. I've just learnt to crochet (as you know from Rav!) and it's super-inspiring seeing the things you've made. I've just inherited a Lloyd Loom chair which is what my granny squares are going to be used for too!<br>Your post about the time leading up to your breakdown rang a lot of bells for me. I really hope these next few months bring some respite and light for you xx<br>Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103021577378959995.post-10782526302062802772009-07-29T19:12:29.000+01:002009-07-29T19:12:29.000+01:00I love the blanket. I fancy having a go at that my...I love the blanket. I fancy having a go at that myself!<br>Clarehttp://clogsilk.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103021577378959995.post-11850862248891567752010-05-14T04:28:19.000+01:002010-05-14T04:28:19.000+01:00I am the person you helped by writing this... than...I am the person you helped by writing this... thank you.<br>Anonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103021577378959995.post-26346196520652741912012-02-15T17:32:50.000+00:002012-02-15T17:32:50.000+00:00I love the picture of all the wool, makes you want...I love the picture of all the wool, makes you want to work with it<br>Hypnotherapy Londonhttp://www.ektherapies.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103021577378959995.post-59695994559953428482009-09-11T22:43:51.000+01:002009-09-11T22:43:51.000+01:00Hello Claire,Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed...Hello Claire,<br>Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed reading your blog. I stumbled across it tonight whilst reading book reviews of Dr Tim Cantopher's book on depression. I've had phases of depression from time to time since I was 13 yrs old (now 49!), and completely agree with him that it's an affliction of the strong. Like you, I expect too much of myself, and persist in asking too much of myself where others might stop and be kinder to themselves. If I know this, why do I let myself get to the point of the blown fuse - like now?! Anyway, I really appreciated the openness in your writing about how you feel in depression, and I hope you're feeling brighter by now. I'm in that awful phase of not wanting to tell my employer that I have depression, yet not being able to see how I'm going to struggle on through the next few weeks of work. Fear is such a big part of depression, isn't it?<br>All the very best to you,<br>Lauren<br>Lauren.goldthorpe@tiscali.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103021577378959995.post-28180047647376825622009-09-23T13:55:39.000+01:002009-09-23T13:55:39.000+01:00Hi ClaireJust wanted to say that i LOVE your blank...Hi Claire<br>Just wanted to say that i LOVE your blanket!! Its really interesting to see it made up in completely different colours to my own, yet still looking vibrant and gorgeous, it really is lovely.<br>Have been admiring your Bonkers Blanket too lol, I have not yet made a babette and am contemplating it as my next project...your squares look lush.<br>Sending you lots of happy vibes, hope the days are becoming brighter for you<br>Lucexxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<br>Lucy @ Attic24http://profile.typepad.com/1205331359s10923noreply@blogger.com