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"First thread went well. Got a few us runners and joggers chatting. Lets keep it going. Fill us in on runs, training, races, problems your having. Happy running folks "Race on sunday  | |||
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"First thread went well. Got a few us runners and joggers chatting. Lets keep it going. Fill us in on runs, training, races, problems your having. Happy running folks
Race on sunday "What distance ?? | |||
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"First thread went well. Got a few us runners and joggers chatting. Lets keep it going. Fill us in on runs, training, races, problems your having. Happy running folks
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What distance ?? "Half marathon | |||
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"First thread went well. Got a few us runners and joggers chatting. Lets keep it going. Fill us in on runs, training, races, problems your having. Happy running folks
Race on sunday
What distance ??
Half marathon "Ahhh my goal to get vack to this distance ... what half are you doing ?? | |||
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"First thread went well. Got a few us runners and joggers chatting. Lets keep it going. Fill us in on runs, training, races, problems your having. Happy running folks
Race on sunday
What distance ??
Half marathon
Ahhh my goal to get vack to this distance ... what half are you doing ??"It's It's small, local one | |||
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"Sounds good I run every day. " Well fill us in on your exploits | |||
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"First thread went well. Got a few us runners and joggers chatting. Lets keep it going. Fill us in on runs, training, races, problems your having. Happy running folks
Race on sunday
What distance ??
Half marathon
Ahhh my goal to get vack to this distance ... what half are you doing ??
It's It's small, local one"Best of luck ... hope you achieve your goals | |||
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"First thread went well. Got a few us runners and joggers chatting. Lets keep it going. Fill us in on runs, training, races, problems your having. Happy running folks
Race on sunday
What distance ??
Half marathon
Ahhh my goal to get vack to this distance ... what half are you doing ??
It's It's small, local one
Best of luck ... hope you achieve your goals "It won't be a PB as its a tough course but it's the challenge | |||
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"I run everyday at lunchtime, (minimum 10k)... I post all my runs/timings and routes on Runkeeper "Thats impressive im 3 weekday runs 3/4 mile and sunday long run, which is for me a 10k atm. Im building back up. Your impressive to do that everyday | |||
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"Did anyone do the rock and roll half last Saturday , was a new course , and it was crap , lots won’t be doing it next year , " Id a good few running buddies run it and they all said the same. Very disappointing was the feeling | |||
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"Did anyone do the rock and roll half last Saturday , was a new course , and it was crap , lots won’t be doing it next year , " And the mess that was left behind was sickening | |||
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"My last rach was the Dublin marathon 2016, I now struggle doing the park run on a Saturday "yea I did the 2016 marathon to great day too | |||
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"My last rach was the Dublin marathon 2016, I now struggle doing the park run on a Saturday yea I did the 2016 marathon to great day too "It was my 3rd marathon and I didn't train for it but I wanted that medal so bad. | |||
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"My last rach was the Dublin marathon 2016, I now struggle doing the park run on a Saturday yea I did the 2016 marathon to great day too "I did 2016 too and ive my eye on 2019. | |||
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"My last rach was the Dublin marathon 2016, I now struggle doing the park run on a Saturday yea I did the 2016 marathon to great day too It was my 3rd marathon and I didn't train for it but I wanted that medal so bad.
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"My last rach was the Dublin marathon 2016, I now struggle doing the park run on a Saturday yea I did the 2016 marathon to great day too It was my 3rd marathon and I didn't train for it but I wanted that medal so bad.
U should get back at it , "Your right, I think I might sign up for a race, | |||
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"My last rach was the Dublin marathon 2016, I now struggle doing the park run on a Saturday yea I did the 2016 marathon to great day too It was my 3rd marathon and I didn't train for it but I wanted that medal so bad.
U should get back at it ,
Your right, I think I might sign up for a race,
"I struggled post marathon as well ..do your parkrun and build up. It'll come back | |||
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"My last rach was the Dublin marathon 2016, I now struggle doing the park run on a Saturday yea I did the 2016 marathon to great day too It was my 3rd marathon and I didn't train for it but I wanted that medal so bad.
U should get back at it ,
I will Rover, I'm going to keep doing my park run on Saturdays, I got new runners in Elerverys today, Did you know parkrunners get 10% off, all you need is your bar code for them to scan!
Your right, I think I might sign up for a race,
I struggled post marathon as well ..do your parkrun and build up. It'll come back " | |||
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"I am back running myself, I am up to a few 10km runs, I am enjoying it a bit better than last time I was running in 2016. " Well done You, keep it up! | |||
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"I am back running myself, I am up to a few 10km runs, I am enjoying it a bit better than last time I was running in 2016. " Well done you ... im just back up to 10k. Like yourself im really enjoying it. Glad im back i forgot what it did for me | |||
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"Starting to train for Dublin marathon at the moment, so hard to get back into it. long run tomorrow morning. "What's you milage?? | |||
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"My last rach was the Dublin marathon 2016, I now struggle doing the park run on a Saturday yea I did the 2016 marathon to great day too It was my 3rd marathon and I didn't train for it but I wanted that medal so bad.
U should get back at it ,
I will Rover, I'm going to keep doing my park run on Saturdays, I got new runners in Elerverys today, Did you know parkrunners get 10% off, all you need is your bar code for them to scan!
Your right, I think I might sign up for a race,
I struggled post marathon as well ..do your parkrun and build up. It'll come back "I did know but i get my gate done in the run hub and then buy online. Im in brooks at the moment but going back to GT2000s | |||
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"I am back running myself, I am up to a few 10km runs, I am enjoying it a bit better than last time I was running in 2016. Well done you ... im just back up to 10k. Like yourself im really enjoying it. Glad im back i forgot what it did for me "Yeah it is great , i have changed to hoka runners instead of Asics so far so good . | |||
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"Tomorrow anything past 15k will be a victory. Aim to be up to 20k start of September. Doing 5k Tuesday, 10k Wednesday,5k Thursday. Question???? Anyone have a particular brand of runners they wear??? Or running habits?? I find it very difficult to run without music." I really like pumas but they're hard to find, I've a new pair of asics, they're great but I'm burning through them, they won't last 3 months. I like music too and a lot of races music is banned so for those races I think about my breathing, if I'm running slow i take 3 steps for every exhale/inhale and if I'm going faster its 2 steps per breath | |||
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"Tomorrow anything past 15k will be a victory. Aim to be up to 20k start of September. Doing 5k Tuesday, 10k Wednesday,5k Thursday. Question???? Anyone have a particular brand of runners they wear??? Or running habits?? I find it very difficult to run without music. I really like pumas but they're hard to find, I've a new pair of asics, they're great but I'm burning through them, they won't last 3 months. I like music too and a lot of races music is banned so for those races I think about my breathing, if I'm running slow i take 3 steps for every exhale/inhale and if I'm going faster its 2 steps per breath " I can't run without music or pod cast. | |||
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"I am back running myself, I am up to a few 10km runs, I am enjoying it a bit better than last time I was running in 2016. Well done you ... im just back up to 10k. Like yourself im really enjoying it. Glad im back i forgot what it did for me
Yeah it is great , i have changed to hoka runners instead of Asics so far so good ."I tried the hokas on but felt like i was on stilts. Those that love them i know wont wear anything else | |||
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"Tomorrow anything past 15k will be a victory. Aim to be up to 20k start of September. Doing 5k Tuesday, 10k Wednesday,5k Thursday. Question???? Anyone have a particular brand of runners they wear??? Or running habits?? I find it very difficult to run without music." Asics or brooks and i love my music and podcasts. If you need music run with it | |||
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"Guys here's one for you, roll 2 dice every time you go running and what ever number comes up that's your mileage for the day, anyone up for a challenge for the rest of the month?" Ohhh ill watch im just coming back my daily milage is single figures | |||
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"Tomorrow anything past 15k will be a victory. Aim to be up to 20k start of September. Doing 5k Tuesday, 10k Wednesday,5k Thursday. Question???? Anyone have a particular brand of runners they wear??? Or running habits?? I find it very difficult to run without music. I really like pumas but they're hard to find, I've a new pair of asics, they're great but I'm burning through them, they won't last 3 months. I like music too and a lot of races music is banned so for those races I think about my breathing, if I'm running slow i take 3 steps for every exhale/inhale and if I'm going faster its 2 steps per breath I can't run without music or pod cast. " Got into podcast myself last time I was training. Guardian football weekly was a life saver
What types of Asics you have??? I mostly wear kayano(found them really durable) but went for mizuno for last marathon and was very happy with them.
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"Tomorrow anything past 15k will be a victory. Aim to be up to 20k start of September. Doing 5k Tuesday, 10k Wednesday,5k Thursday. Question???? Anyone have a particular brand of runners they wear??? Or running habits?? I find it very difficult to run without music. Asics or brooks and i love my music and podcasts. If you need music run with it "Usually wear asics myself, what podcasts you listen to??? Any suggestions. | |||
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"Guys here's one for you, roll 2 dice every time you go running and what ever number comes up that's your mileage for the day, anyone up for a challenge for the rest of the month? Ohhh ill watch im just coming back my daily milage is single figures " Throw one dice! | |||
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"Karen doing the marathon this year , long hard days training ahead , " I did Dublin last year, loved it, great route with great support, all consuming training tho | |||
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"Tomorrow anything past 15k will be a victory. Aim to be up to 20k start of September. Doing 5k Tuesday, 10k Wednesday,5k Thursday. Question???? Anyone have a particular brand of runners they wear??? Or running habits?? I find it very difficult to run without music." I love music when on my own but in an event or a group then i enjoy the company .... | |||
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"Tomorrow anything past 15k will be a victory. Aim to be up to 20k start of September. Doing 5k Tuesday, 10k Wednesday,5k Thursday. Question???? Anyone have a particular brand of runners they wear??? Or running habits?? I find it very difficult to run without music. I really like pumas but they're hard to find, I've a new pair of asics, they're great but I'm burning through them, they won't last 3 months. I like music too and a lot of races music is banned so for those races I think about my breathing, if I'm running slow i take 3 steps for every exhale/inhale and if I'm going faster its 2 steps per breath I can't run without music or pod cast. Got into podcast myself last time I was training. Guardian football weekly was a life saver
What types of Asics you have??? I mostly wear kayano(found them really durable) but went for mizuno for last marathon and was very happy with them.
Breathing is interesting, may try andfind focus more on that going forward. "I had a thread up about podcast about 3/4 days ago, people posted some great ones, worth a look. I think they are GT2000, I've the toe area worn out and the rubber sole is already showing signs of wear, I've for them 2 months. I'd normally have 2 or 3 pairs of runners and I'd swap between them but only one pair would always be my race shoes | |||
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"Tomorrow anything past 15k will be a victory. Aim to be up to 20k start of September. Doing 5k Tuesday, 10k Wednesday,5k Thursday. Question???? Anyone have a particular brand of runners they wear??? Or running habits?? I find it very difficult to run without music. Asics or brooks and i love my music and podcasts. If you need music run with it
Usually wear asics myself, what podcasts you listen to??? Any suggestions."At the moment im Listening to mother of pod....i don't think it'd be your thing...lol I love second captains as well | |||
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"Guys here's one for you, roll 2 dice every time you go running and what ever number comes up that's your mileage for the day, anyone up for a challenge for the rest of the month? Ohhh ill watch im just coming back my daily milage is single figures Throw one dice!" Ok ... ill give it a shot ..i work in miles though ...lol | |||
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"Has anyone ever read "Born to run"? That's what got me from never running before to running my first marathon in 10 months!" No but im going to now so many have. | |||
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"Has anyone ever read "Born to run"? That's what got me from never running before to running my first marathon in 10 months! No but im going to now so many have. " You will be eating Chia seeds in your over night oats next lol | |||
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"What food do people use on their long runs? I can't stand those gel packs,I usually eat figrolls" I thought I was the only one to eat fig rolls and gogi berries. | |||
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"Has anyone ever read "Born to run"? That's what got me from never running before to running my first marathon in 10 months!" I got passed this to read but couldn't get into it . I read 32 marathons in 32 days and tick tock ten by Gerry Duffy . Amazing books | |||
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"Has anyone ever read "Born to run"? That's what got me from never running before to running my first marathon in 10 months! I got passed this to read but couldn't get into it . I read 32 marathons in 32 days and tick tock ten by Gerry Duffy . Amazing books" Are they motivational books? | |||
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"What food do people use on their long runs? I can't stand those gel packs,I usually eat figrolls" Gels for me or i run on empty some times. I cannot digest very well so food doesn't work . | |||
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"Has anyone ever read "Born to run"? That's what got me from never running before to running my first marathon in 10 months! I got passed this to read but couldn't get into it . I read 32 marathons in 32 days and tick tock ten by Gerry Duffy . Amazing books Are they motivational books? " Yes he is a motivational speaker also he started it all initially to loose weight. Was to carry on to make history not once but twice . 32 marathons in 32 days then 10 Ironmans in 10 days . | |||
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"What food do people use on their long runs? I can't stand those gel packs,I usually eat figrolls Gels for me or i run on empty some times. I cannot digest very well so food doesn't work . " Same for me just water or gels and just try to stick with that. | |||
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"Great running everyone. Parkrun for me in the morning " Light swim for me tomorrow and bike on Sunday x | |||
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"Great running everyone. Parkrun for me in the morning Light swim for me tomorrow and bike on Sunday x" Dont get too wet and have a god weekend | |||
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"Has anyone ever read "Born to run"? That's what got me from never running before to running my first marathon in 10 months! No but im going to now so many have. You will be eating Chia seeds in your over night oats next lol" Im on the overnight oats ...Chia seeds are overrated | |||
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"What food do people use on their long runs? I can't stand those gel packs,I usually eat figrolls I thought I was the only one to eat fig rolls and gogi berries. "Fig rolls are legendary  | |||
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"Has anyone ever read "Born to run"? That's what got me from never running before to running my first marathon in 10 months! I got passed this to read but couldn't get into it . I read 32 marathons in 32 days and tick tock ten by Gerry Duffy . Amazing books" I was there for one of the legs ...amazing men | |||
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"I still say running damages hips and knees I'd rather walk fast "Ahh and sex is bad for you too... but you still do it. Walk fadt just lift your knees when you do  | |||
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"I'm looking to get into middle/long distance running but find myself getting bored about 30 mins into my run... I've boxed for years and my running training was always sprints and short distances for time. Anybody got any tips? " Set goals. Plan routes that are loops meaning you have to come back otherwise it's a long walk. Run with others or load good music | |||
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"A kik group might be a good idea "Sounds good, I'd be interested. | |||
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"I still say running damages hips and knees I'd rather walk fast
Ahh and sex is bad for you too... but you still do it. Walk fadt just lift your knees when you do "My knees are wrecked from sex, carpet burn is a killer  | |||
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"I'm looking to get into middle/long distance running but find myself getting bored about 30 mins into my run... I've boxed for years and my running training was always sprints and short distances for time. Anybody got any tips? " Join a group or if thats not for you music or podcasts | |||
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"Enjoy parkrun folks "You too! | |||
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"Enjoy parkrun folks
You too!"Amd half marathons | |||
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"I like going for a run in the car "Whats your 5k time | |||
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"I like going for a run in the car
Whats your 5k time "I can do 5k on the motorway in 2 minutes 30. | |||
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"I like going for a run in the car
Whats your 5k time "He's like Lloyd Christmas in the dog van! | |||
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"That was hell .... after hills ladt night legs are fecked and my tan is green... hope its ok when i wash it off "Plenty of stretching Missy | |||
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"Great running everyone. Parkrun for me in the morning Light swim for me tomorrow and bike on Sunday x Dont get too wet and have a god weekend "Love getting wet do you ? | |||
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"Great running everyone. Parkrun for me in the morning Light swim for me tomorrow and bike on Sunday x Dont get too wet and have a god weekend
Love getting wet do you ?"Oh i certainly do.. especially of the company is good | |||
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"That was hell .... after hills ladt night legs are fecked and my tan is green... hope its ok when i wash it off "I enjoyed taking it easy at parkrun this morning (23 mins), was a warm one. I hope it does wash off and you don't look like the hulk going out later! | |||
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"That was hell .... after hills ladt night legs are fecked and my tan is green... hope its ok when i wash it off
I enjoyed taking it easy at parkrun this morning (23 mins), was a warm one.
I hope it does wash off and you don't look like the hulk going out later!"23 mins is easy ....ohhhh we're in different time zones lol. Mine was 35 minutes of hell but on a positive im not green anymore... the tan survived | |||
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"That was hell .... after hills ladt night legs are fecked and my tan is green... hope its ok when i wash it off
I enjoyed taking it easy at parkrun this morning (23 mins), was a warm one.
I hope it does wash off and you don't look like the hulk going out later!
23 mins is easy ....ohhhh we're in different time zones lol. Mine was 35 minutes of hell but on a positive im not green anymore... the tan survived "It was meant to be between 25 and 30 to save the legs for tomorrow but it's hard to hold back when the starter says go! Glad the tan is good again | |||
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"That was hell .... after hills ladt night legs are fecked and my tan is green... hope its ok when i wash it off
I enjoyed taking it easy at parkrun this morning (23 mins), was a warm one.
I hope it does wash off and you don't look like the hulk going out later!
23 mins is easy ....ohhhh we're in different time zones lol. Mine was 35 minutes of hell but on a positive im not green anymore... the tan survived
It was meant to be between 25 and 30 to save the legs for tomorrow but it's hard to hold back when the starter says go!
Glad the tan is good again"It was a great morning ... well worth it | |||
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"That was hell .... after hills ladt night legs are fecked and my tan is green... hope its ok when i wash it off
I enjoyed taking it easy at parkrun this morning (23 mins), was a warm one.
I hope it does wash off and you don't look like the hulk going out later!
23 mins is easy ....ohhhh we're in different time zones lol. Mine was 35 minutes of hell but on a positive im not green anymore... the tan survived
It was meant to be between 25 and 30 to save the legs for tomorrow but it's hard to hold back when the starter says go!
Glad the tan is good again
It was a great morning ... well worth it "Not many better ways to start a Saturday  | |||
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"Anyone here cycle or swim or any other activities besides sex lol?" Does drink beer count?? | |||
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"Anyone here cycle or swim or any other activities besides sex lol? Does drink beer count??" Nope | |||
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"Anyone here cycle or swim or any other activities besides sex lol? Does drink beer count?? Nope " | |||
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"Anyone here cycle or swim or any other activities besides sex lol?" Theres definitly cyclists...i cant reveal my sources | |||
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"Anyone here cycle or swim or any other activities besides sex lol? Theres definitly cyclists...i cant reveal my sources "I have sources just seeing who's here x | |||
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"Anyone here cycle or swim or any other activities besides sex lol? Theres definitly cyclists...i cant reveal my sources
I have sources just seeing who's here x"Lots of runners atm and McCarthy | |||
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"Entered for the 2018 DCM finding training and motivation very tough. Have also entered for the Dublin Half. Why was the route crap for Rock and Roll?" Was to hilly and in one part course u had to stop as there wasn’t enough room for everyone bottle neck at about 7 mile , crazy | |||
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"Entered for the 2018 DCM finding training and motivation very tough. Have also entered for the Dublin Half. Why was the route crap for Rock and Roll? Was to hilly and in one part course u had to stop as there wasn’t enough room for everyone bottle neck at about 7 mile , crazy " Unlike the race series its for profit. As much as ive enjoyed R&R in the past its when these things happen you realise its a buisness 1st | |||
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"Regular Runner here. Did my first Parkrun of the year this morning in a sub 20 so was happy out. Training for Charleville half in September. Only just back into it now after starting a new job on shift work. " Wow great run and welcome to the parkrun family | |||
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"Entered for the 2018 DCM finding training and motivation very tough. Have also entered for the Dublin Half. Why was the route crap for Rock and Roll? Was to hilly and in one part course u had to stop as there wasn’t enough room for everyone bottle neck at about 7 mile , crazy Unlike the race series its for profit. As much as ive enjoyed R&R in the past its when these things happen you realise its a buisness 1st" Ah ok it went up by that tough hill through Chapelizod - wow that’s a steep hill | |||
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"Regular Runner here. Did my first Parkrun of the year this morning in a sub 20 so was happy out. Training for Charleville half in September. Only just back into it now after starting a new job on shift work. Wow great run and welcome to the parkrun family "Thanks. I used to do them regularly. I must get back to them. I'll be around the country over the next few months I'll do a few others. They're great. I love the social aspect of them. | |||
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"Regular Runner here. Did my first Parkrun of the year this morning in a sub 20 so was happy out. Training for Charleville half in September. Only just back into it now after starting a new job on shift work. Wow great run and welcome to the parkrun family
Thanks. I used to do them regularly. I must get back to them. I'll be around the country over the next few months I'll do a few others. They're great. I love the social aspect of them. "We run for cake and coffee ... be a tourist but volunteer | |||
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"Regular Runner here. Did my first Parkrun of the year this morning in a sub 20 so was happy out. Training for Charleville half in September. Only just back into it now after starting a new job on shift work. " Great time, I'm about 22 for 5k at the moment, I don't think I'll improved very much going forward, I'm at my limit. Will head out soon for my 2nd run since last weeks half marathon, still feeling a bit tired and leggy | |||
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"Hey guys. I'm currently training for the DCM. Have a good few halves done. The full is a lot more challenging though. How many of U will I see there? " I've a few halfs done too but I find the full just too much training, pain and effort, takes the fun out of it for me, plus I hate the recovery time needed and I'd like to still have a life besides running!! | |||
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"Hey guys. I'm currently training for the DCM. Have a good few halves done. The full is a lot more challenging though. How many of U will I see there? " 
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"Anyone use brocca or the likes, I have to say I do at lest think I run faster after taking it" I use eletrolites and i think I train better when using them it is all mental of course lol. | |||
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"It is All mental. I suffer for the first 7 or 8k but if I can make myself keep going it gets a lot easier. I apply the same thinking to my fucking. Ha " Ha ha not to sure about that, but the disipline? side maybe alright ??. | |||
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"Anyone use brocca or the likes, I have to say I do at lest think I run faster after taking it I use eletrolites and i think I train better when using them it is all mental of course lol. I too use electrolytes but also beetroot shots in the few days before a long run which seem to reduce cramps " Careful of beetroot, it's full of iron, which is great but there's a huge amount of people(something like 25% of western world population, including myself) have Hemochromatosis so just make sure you're OK to eat it first | |||
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"Anyone use brocca or the likes, I have to say I do at lest think I run faster after taking it I use eletrolites and i think I train better when using them it is all mental of course lol. I too use electrolytes but also beetroot shots in the few days before a long run which seem to reduce cramps Careful of beetroot, it's full of iron, which is great but there's a huge amount of people(something like 25% of western world population, including myself) have Hemochromatosis so just make sure you're OK to eat it first " Hopefully I don't have it as it would mean id have to quit the Guinness! | |||
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"Anyone use brocca or the likes, I have to say I do at lest think I run faster after taking it I use eletrolites and i think I train better when using them it is all mental of course lol. I too use electrolytes but also beetroot shots in the few days before a long run which seem to reduce cramps Careful of beetroot, it's full of iron, which is great but there's a huge amount of people(something like 25% of western world population, including myself) have Hemochromatosis so just make sure you're OK to eat it first Hopefully I don't have it as it would mean id have to quit the Guinness! " Easier to quit beetroot rather than Guinness for sure lol | |||
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"Anyone use brocca or the likes, I have to say I do at lest think I run faster after taking it I use eletrolites and i think I train better when using them it is all mental of course lol. I too use electrolytes but also beetroot shots in the few days before a long run which seem to reduce cramps Careful of beetroot, it's full of iron, which is great but there's a huge amount of people(something like 25% of western world population, including myself) have Hemochromatosis so just make sure you're OK to eat it first Hopefully I don't have it as it would mean id have to quit the Guinness! " Lol, ah the Guinness is grand! There's a few different versions of it,sufferers, carries, people in between, you'll know if you have it cause your bones will ache and you'll be super tired, giving blood helps remove excess iron and its for a good cause | |||
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"Anyone use brocca or the likes, I have to say I do at lest think I run faster after taking it I use eletrolites and i think I train better when using them it is all mental of course lol. I too use electrolytes but also beetroot shots in the few days before a long run which seem to reduce cramps Careful of beetroot, it's full of iron, which is great but there's a huge amount of people(something like 25% of western world population, including myself) have Hemochromatosis so just make sure you're OK to eat it first Hopefully I don't have it as it would mean id have to quit the Guinness! Lol, ah the Guinness is grand! There's a few different versions of it,sufferers, carries, people in between, you'll know if you have it cause your bones will ache and you'll be super tired, giving blood helps remove excess iron and its for a good cause " Phew | |||
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"Half done and dusted in under 1hr 50" Nice time and well done you! Don't forget to get some magnesium into you......and a few well earned pints!!! | |||
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"Half done and dusted in under 1hr 50" Wow brilliant time well done. Celabrate that one | |||
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"Half done and dusted in under 1hr 50" Well done Bb. X | |||
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"I run everyday at lunchtime, (minimum 10k)... I post all my runs/timings and routes on Runkeeper "If it's not on Strava it didn't happen | |||
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"I have a love hate relationship with running. Hate road running but throw in obstacles of the like that tough mudder, hell and back and tough guy add into there 10 - 12 mile runs and I'm there in a shot. Have a lot of respect for those that run marathons but there not for me. " I did a mud run once (came 4th!) and as I was running up a river knee deep in cold water I could feel rocks under my feet and I thought to myself that, I could more easier go over on my ankle and do some serious damage than running on the roads..... albeit more chance of getting knocked down! | |||
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If it's not on Strava it didn't happen "If you dont have a garmin did you even run | |||
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"Thanks everyone (1st loser) think that deserves a bun" It does indeed BB. Come here and I'll give you one | |||
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"I run everyday at lunchtime, (minimum 10k)... I post all my runs/timings and routes on Runkeeper
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"Have to do 14 miles tomorrow. Gonna need some serious inspiration ladies. " I'm not a lady
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"Running plans this week ?? Set those goals guys and achieve. I want to try and improve my pace this week. Push it a bit "Hoping to do a slow 6 mile recovery run this eve and then taking it easy in prep for 10k race on Sunday (another gentle parkrun on saturday) | |||
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"Right...I need some motivation to start the couch to 5k "The first run I went for i managed 100 yards before I nearly died, 18 months later I was 4 stone lighter and ran a full marathon, I hope that gets you going | |||
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"Right...I need some motivation to start the couch to 5k "Theres an excellent C25K program in the irish runner... Google it. Just decide on these days i run..no arguments. I write up my schedual and tick off my sessions, if i niss one its there staring at me annoying me till i do it | |||
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"Right...I need some motivation to start the couch to 5k "There are loads of c25k groups locally, get signed up! Some are even free | |||
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"Right...I need some motivation to start the couch to 5k "I now that feeling was up to 10 at start of year not done anything for 6 months now need to drag my arse out | |||
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"Lads there are loads of C25K groups and if you prefer to work o yoyr own theres loads of options. Look around make a decision and just do it. You wont get there thinking about it " | |||
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"Right...I need some motivation to start the couch to 5k "Come down to Limerick. I regularly coach Couch to 5K. I have another starting Sep 3rd. | |||
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"Running plans this week ?? Set those goals guys and achieve. I want to try and improve my pace this week. Push it a bit "Aiming for 4 miles tomorrow and Wednesday, 6.5 on Friday. Waterside half marathon next Sunday so just keeping the legs moving as my training has been done. | |||
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"Funtime king or any coaches why not post up a program here ... we've a little community building ...get some fabbers running "That would be great..good idea | |||
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"Right...I need some motivation to start the couch to 5k
Come down to Limerick. I regularly coach Couch to 5K. I have another starting Sep 3rd. "Bit too far away unfortunately | |||
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"Used to run in France 44th in the France a5000 10000 meters only not into the short distance here I tried to run 3 times got sick the 3 times once I passed the hour running it wasn't that enjoyable I guess my friend told me you come from a dry country lol my body is kind of shocked with the constant humidity was happy with the heat the wav I felt like Home" Winter is coming my friend ... get used to rain | |||
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"U have to have plan every week U can’t just run same distance and same pace on every run U need to mix it up Monday recovery run off around 4/5 km Tuesday rest day Wednsday speed session 400/800s about 10 off them Thursday 6/7 km run Friday fast run 3/4 pace 7/8 km Saturday rest Sunday ur long run 10/13 km " These are good sessions but not great for beginners ... i think ill post up the C25K sessions i did myself | |||
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"U have to have plan every week U can’t just run same distance and same pace on every run U need to mix it up Monday recovery run off around 4/5 km Tuesday rest day Wednsday speed session 400/800s about 10 off them Thursday 6/7 km run Friday fast run 3/4 pace 7/8 km Do same just take few km off all the runs Saturday rest Sunday ur long run 10/13 km These are good sessions but not great for beginners ... i think ill post up the C25K sessions i did myself " | |||
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"Funtime king or any coaches why not post up a program here ... we've a little community building ...get some fabbers running "Will do. Let me know what distances you want to train for and I can give you some programs. I have an couch to 5k program. Let me know if anyone wants it. I can send it on somehow. Tbh most c25k programs out there are good but very hard to do on your own. Get into a group or a club. The other runners will help realise your potential. I dont have all the answers and neither does everyone else but you will always find something or a good training tip from everyone else, from the beginner to the elite. My tip of the day? Recovery. Make sure you recover well before your next session. | |||
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"Funtime king or any coaches why not post up a program here ... we've a little community building ...get some fabbers running
Will do. Let me know what distances you want to train for and I can give you some programs. I have an couch to 5k program. Let me know if anyone wants it. I can send it on somehow. Tbh most c25k programs out there are good but very hard to do on your own. Get into a group or a club. The other runners will help realise your potential.
I dont have all the answers and neither does everyone else but you will always find something or a good training tip from everyone else, from the beginner to the elite.
My tip of the day? Recovery. Make sure you recover well before your next session. "Thank you for those tips..... i may badger you for advise
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"Funtime king or any coaches why not post up a program here ... we've a little community building ...get some fabbers running
Will do. Let me know what distances you want to train for and I can give you some programs. I have an couch to 5k program. Let me know if anyone wants it. I can send it on somehow. Tbh most c25k programs out there are good but very hard to do on your own. Get into a group or a club. The other runners will help realise your potential.
I dont have all the answers and neither does everyone else but you will always find something or a good training tip from everyone else, from the beginner to the elite.
My tip of the day? Recovery. Make sure you recover well before your next session.
Thank you for those tips..... i may badger you for advise
Maybe post up C25K..... Get a people running
Starting at week one. I started on my own and did it on my own "Ok cool. So week 1. Couch to 5K. It will be 2 days this week. Day 1. Warm up 5 min brisk walk. Dynamic stretching i.e. walking lunges stretching both arms overhead x10. Squats x10. High knees quickly for for 20 secs jog on the spot lightly for 20 secs x 3. Get your heart rate up. Leg swings forwards and backwards aletnate legs. 90 sec walk leading into the start of your sessions. 1min jog 1min walk x 10. That's it. Warm down. Static stretching. Calves, quads, IT. Shoulders etc. Try a plank for 30 seconds. I always spend 5 to 10 mins working on the core straight after a run. This is the best time to do it as your body and mind are still in training mode and you'll more likely to adhere to it. But for beginners 30 seconds is plenty for now. As you can see the warm up/ down take up the bulk of the session and they are the most important. It's what makes the main session a quality one. Take water anytime you need it. Sip it little and often after your session. Get protein into 20 to 30 mins after the session ends to help aid muscle recovery and build lean muscle, nuts, fish chicken etc. Day 2 will be the exact same. Just get out try it and enjoy it. Don't worry about foot strike , breathing etc. We'll focus on those in week 2 and 3. Happy Running | |||
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"Funtime king or any coaches why not post up a program here ... we've a little community building ...get some fabbers running
Will do. Let me know what distances you want to train for and I can give you some programs. I have an couch to 5k program. Let me know if anyone wants it. I can send it on somehow. Tbh most c25k programs out there are good but very hard to do on your own. Get into a group or a club. The other runners will help realise your potential.
I dont have all the answers and neither does everyone else but you will always find something or a good training tip from everyone else, from the beginner to the elite.
My tip of the day? Recovery. Make sure you recover well before your next session.
Thank you for those tips..... i may badger you for advise
Maybe post up C25K..... Get a people running
Starting at week one. I started on my own and did it on my own
Ok cool.
So week 1. Couch to 5K.
It will be 2 days this week.
Day 1. Warm up 5 min brisk walk. Dynamic stretching i.e. walking lunges stretching both arms overhead x10. Squats x10. High knees quickly for for 20 secs jog on the spot lightly for 20 secs x 3. Get your heart rate up. Leg swings forwards and backwards aletnate legs. 90 sec walk leading into the start of your sessions.
1min jog 1min walk x 10. That's it.
Warm down.
Static stretching. Calves, quads, IT. Shoulders etc. Try a plank for 30 seconds. I always spend 5 to 10 mins working on the core straight after a run. This is the best time to do it as your body and mind are still in training mode and you'll more likely to adhere to it. But for beginners 30 seconds is plenty for now.
As you can see the warm up/ down take up the bulk of the session and they are the most important. It's what makes the main session a quality one.
Take water anytime you need it. Sip it little and often after your session. Get protein into 20 to 30 mins after the session ends to help aid muscle recovery and build lean muscle, nuts, fish chicken etc.
Day 2 will be the exact same.
Just get out try it and enjoy it. Don't worry about foot strike , breathing etc. We'll focus on those in week 2 and 3.
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