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FORUM CRAP RUNNERS W/C 08/11/21
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
MOTTO: We run #LikeAToddlerChasingAPug
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EXPLANATION AND ETHOS:
EVERYONE is welcome in the Fab Crap Runners' Club (the crapper the better).
From 1st January 2018, a bunch of Fabbers began improving their fitness through running. None of them were natural athletes but they did it anyway.
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FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS:
"Couch to 5k" (C25K) is a nine-week running programme for absolute beginners, available on various free phone apps (Mrs T used Get Running). But you can join this thread to get fit by any means including walking and cycling - all are welcome. If you're expecting to be utterly crap at it (I mean reeeeeeeeeally bad), you're in the right place. Join the thread, tell us what your aim is and we'll cheer you on each week, just for trying.
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FOR MORE EXPERIENCED RUNNERS:
Tell us what you’re up to with your running, your training and your races. Let’s us know your highs and lows. Please cheer on the newbies and give advice if they ask.
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Finally- if you’re working towards a specific goal, share it here |
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Managed a 45min run Monday evening, so happy as I thought 3/4 of the way through I was too knackered and would just do 35min. But found the energy to carry on and do an extra 10minutes.
It is an odd feeling where some parts of the body are freezing cold, while at the same time being covered in sweat. |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"Managed a 45min run Monday evening, so happy as I thought 3/4 of the way through I was too knackered and would just do 35min. But found the energy to carry on and do an extra 10minutes.
It is an odd feeling where some parts of the body are freezing cold, while at the same time being covered in sweat."
I know the feeling! It’s one of the reasons why I traditionally try to avoid lots of winter training. My feet get freezing cold! |
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over a year ago
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Just been out … need to keep training over the winter …. Really difficult to motivate oneself with the cold weather and the rain. Well done everyone for keeping it up  |
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Slow start to the week, kids had in-service days so no opportunity to run yet. Making the most of the rest days having run 3 5km thu/fri/sat at the end of last week.
Going to try an push my next run out to 8km, before going for a 10km next week sometime (possibly round Belfast if anyone can recommend a route) |
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"I have just got in from a 6.75 mile hilly run (607ft elevation). It was a good run and I am feeling happy after it.
NBVN x
Excellent! Well done!
How are you getting on with your target? "
I am on 968.8 miles with 281.2 to go until 31st December.
NBVN x |
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"Managed a 45min run Monday evening, so happy as I thought 3/4 of the way through I was too knackered and would just do 35min. But found the energy to carry on and do an extra 10minutes.
It is an odd feeling where some parts of the body are freezing cold, while at the same time being covered in sweat.
I know the feeling! It’s one of the reasons why I traditionally try to avoid lots of winter training. My feet get freezing cold! "
This will be my first year of running and I want to keep it up otherwise I feel that I won't pick it up again when the weather improves.
I notice the cold air in my throat more than anything so far, my feet are usually cold no matter what time of year it is. |
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"Just been out … need to keep training over the winter …. Really difficult to motivate oneself with the cold weather and the rain. Well done everyone for keeping it up "
I must admit that I chicken out on the rain and strong winds and go another day, so far I've been lucky on that front. |
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By *ittycenMan
over a year ago
south west |
Trying to build back up to 10K - doing three 15th now blocks tomorrow, with 2 and 3 minutes walk between the blocks.
Got a mini mudder type event on Thursday night, first time I’ve done one of these, and about to sign up for the grim challenge on 5th December  |
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By *enm83Man
over a year ago
Stockport |
"Lots of you guys say about being cold their lots of cold weather run Gear out there last for years cold feet try seal skin socks no there not made form ?? they're waterproof."
I swear by my RonHill waterproof breathable jacket, lovely and comfortable |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"Lots of you guys say about being cold their lots of cold weather run Gear out there last for years cold feet try seal skin socks no there not made form ?? they're waterproof."
It’s a hard balance between being comfortable and being too hot. What you’re comfortable with on the first km or so will change very much after that.
I set off tonight all ready for a chilly run and was greeted by a warm run where I lost half my body weight in sweat! |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"Good luck to all on their running journey, my next goal is my first half-marathon next May, done a few 10ks..."
Good luck! Do you have a training plan or are you going to see how you go in the lead up? |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"Just been out … need to keep training over the winter …. Really difficult to motivate oneself with the cold weather and the rain. Well done everyone for keeping it up "
Agreed. It’s hard to find the motivation when it’s dark and cold. This is why running clubs are great |
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"Lots of you guys say about being cold their lots of cold weather run Gear out there last for years cold feet try seal skin socks no there not made form ?? they're waterproof.
I swear by my RonHill waterproof breathable jacket, lovely and comfortable "
I got a run jacket from Aldi for £19 it's great had 5 years now only wear it for 4months a year.
Ron Hill is good and not expensive as well.. |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"Slow start to the week, kids had in-service days so no opportunity to run yet. Making the most of the rest days having run 3 5km thu/fri/sat at the end of last week.
Going to try an push my next run out to 8km, before going for a 10km next week sometime (possibly round Belfast if anyone can recommend a route)"
Just be careful not to push the distance too far, too fast. I’ve said it on other threads but the rule of ten percent per week is a good one to stick to |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"I have just got in from a 6.75 mile hilly run (607ft elevation). It was a good run and I am feeling happy after it.
NBVN x
Excellent! Well done!
How are you getting on with your target?
I am on 968.8 miles with 281.2 to go until 31st December.
NBVN x"
That’s seriously impressive |
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By *enm83Man
over a year ago
Stockport |
"Good luck to all on their running journey, my next goal is my first half-marathon next May, done a few 10ks...
Good luck! Do you have a training plan or are you going to see how you go in the lead up? "
Will start training properly after Christmas, my sister did the Manchester Marathon so she can train me! Will do 2 or 3 small runs and 1 long run per week and build up the Ks gradually, taking it easy the week or two before. |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"Managed a 45min run Monday evening, so happy as I thought 3/4 of the way through I was too knackered and would just do 35min. But found the energy to carry on and do an extra 10minutes.
It is an odd feeling where some parts of the body are freezing cold, while at the same time being covered in sweat.
I know the feeling! It’s one of the reasons why I traditionally try to avoid lots of winter training. My feet get freezing cold!
This will be my first year of running and I want to keep it up otherwise I feel that I won't pick it up again when the weather improves.
I notice the cold air in my throat more than anything so far, my feet are usually cold no matter what time of year it is."
That’s a fair thought process. In the past I’ve used the winter months to focus on strength training, conditioning and keep the running to shorter distances |
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By *enm83Man
over a year ago
Stockport |
"Lots of you guys say about being cold their lots of cold weather run Gear out there last for years cold feet try seal skin socks no there not made form ?? they're waterproof.
I swear by my RonHill waterproof breathable jacket, lovely and comfortable
I got a run jacket from Aldi for £19 it's great had 5 years now only wear it for 4months a year.
Ron Hill is good and not expensive as well.."
Yes, got the jacket from John Lewis on discount, but readily available most places |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"Trying to build back up to 10K - doing three 15th now blocks tomorrow, with 2 and 3 minutes walk between the blocks.
Got a mini mudder type event on Thursday night, first time I’ve done one of these, and about to sign up for the grim challenge on 5th December "
There’s a lot to be said for Jeffing (run/walk training) it’s an effective way of building stamina and keeps the heart rate within training zones so is a beneficial way of training |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"Good luck to all on their running journey, my next goal is my first half-marathon next May, done a few 10ks...
Good luck! Do you have a training plan or are you going to see how you go in the lead up?
Will start training properly after Christmas, my sister did the Manchester Marathon so she can train me! Will do 2 or 3 small runs and 1 long run per week and build up the Ks gradually, taking it easy the week or two before."
That sounds like a perfect training plan, if she runs with you too, then it’s a great way of keeping motivation too |
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By *enm83Man
over a year ago
Stockport |
"Good luck to all on their running journey, my next goal is my first half-marathon next May, done a few 10ks...
Good luck! Do you have a training plan or are you going to see how you go in the lead up?
Will start training properly after Christmas, my sister did the Manchester Marathon so she can train me! Will do 2 or 3 small runs and 1 long run per week and build up the Ks gradually, taking it easy the week or two before.
That sounds like a perfect training plan, if she runs with you too, then it’s a great way of keeping motivation too"
Indeed, fingers crossed.
I had a meet an hour or two after a 10km run he other week, so my fitness can't be too bad!  |
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I just started couch to 5K this week but as I have a problem knee I have tweaked the exercise to suit myself.
I take my cycle with me so I can do a short jog and then cycle instead of the walk.
1st day wasn't able to jog at all after the brisk walk but today managed 3 short jogs and a 20 min cycle.
Plan is to take longer than the recommended 9 weeks. |
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"I just started couch to 5K this week but as I have a problem knee I have tweaked the exercise to suit myself.
I take my cycle with me so I can do a short jog and then cycle instead of the walk.
1st day wasn't able to jog at all after the brisk walk but today managed 3 short jogs and a 20 min cycle.
Plan is to take longer than the recommended 9 weeks."
That's not good if you have a problem knee, is that a short or long term issue?
Are you using the NHS/BBC app? |
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long term for the knee, ok most of the time but it doesn't like me running.
I haven't downloaded the app but I looked at the NHS app online to see what I need to do.
I wasn't able to exercise yesterday as planned so I went out on the bike today and managed 9.5 miles, happy with my progress. |
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"long term for the knee, ok most of the time but it doesn't like me running.
I haven't downloaded the app but I looked at the NHS app online to see what I need to do.
I wasn't able to exercise yesterday as planned so I went out on the bike today and managed 9.5 miles, happy with my progress."
Cycling via a lot easier on the knees than running, but a good pai if shoes should help mitigate against the impact. |
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My best run in weeks on Monday. Bloody painful shins for ages now, but got myself sorted with some rest, compression sleeves and good insoles and more stretching. Off to do the least favourite tomorrow aka intervals. Right on track to get back to early October form pre foot issue 
And on a different note.. I got my friend to start coach to 5k and now her family is joining park run with me. I am a timekeeper this Sat which makes me really excited! Made some great friends volunteering and I'm the new favourite troublemaker of our run director haha. Had a good laugh when my scanner went crazy last time. And there is a very good chance we will have both Christmas and NY day park run. Whoop whoop. I have the outfit ready! |
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Is this still the right thread? 
Just back from todays Parkrun, been a bit under the weather today so got around in a smidgen over 28 mins, 2 mins worse than my last one but feeling a bit wheezy so took it steady. Still it’s the taking part that counts innit?
Anybody else been Parkrunning today? |
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"Is this still the right thread?
Just back from todays Parkrun, been a bit under the weather today so got around in a smidgen over 28 mins, 2 mins worse than my last one but feeling a bit wheezy so took it steady. Still it’s the taking part that counts innit?
Anybody else been Parkrunning today?"
I’ve got the wrong week haven’t I? D’oh!   |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"Is this still the right thread?
Just back from todays Parkrun, been a bit under the weather today so got around in a smidgen over 28 mins, 2 mins worse than my last one but feeling a bit wheezy so took it steady. Still it’s the taking part that counts innit?
Anybody else been Parkrunning today?"
It is, my apologies! I’ve been slack this week |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Is this still the right thread?
Just back from todays Parkrun, been a bit under the weather today so got around in a smidgen over 28 mins, 2 mins worse than my last one but feeling a bit wheezy so took it steady. Still it’s the taking part that counts innit?
Anybody else been Parkrunning today?"
Oh well done you ! 28 min is good still. be proud.
I've been volunteering today. Stressful job being a timekeeper  and I have a box of 400 plus tokens to sort out  next week I'm running though my last week was worse by 2 min too but I'm recovering heh. Just a patch to get over with! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Is this still the right thread?
Just back from todays Parkrun, been a bit under the weather today so got around in a smidgen over 28 mins, 2 mins worse than my last one but feeling a bit wheezy so took it steady. Still it’s the taking part that counts innit?
Anybody else been Parkrunning today?
Oh well done you ! 28 min is good still. be proud.
I've been volunteering today. Stressful job being a timekeeper and I have a box of 400 plus tokens to sort out next week I'm running though my last week was worse by 2 min too but I'm recovering heh. Just a patch to get over with! "
Ooh I hope everyone returned their tokens! Good work with the volunteering, the lifeblood of the Parkruns!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Is this still the right thread?
Just back from todays Parkrun, been a bit under the weather today so got around in a smidgen over 28 mins, 2 mins worse than my last one but feeling a bit wheezy so took it steady. Still it’s the taking part that counts innit?
Anybody else been Parkrunning today?
Oh well done you ! 28 min is good still. be proud.
I've been volunteering today. Stressful job being a timekeeper and I have a box of 400 plus tokens to sort out next week I'm running though my last week was worse by 2 min too but I'm recovering heh. Just a patch to get over with!
Ooh I hope everyone returned their tokens! Good work with the volunteering, the lifeblood of the Parkruns! "
We have a great friendly and welcoming team. I found a new tribe
If they didn't I get to play with "repair/replacement kit" so all good. |
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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago
harrow |
"My best run in weeks on Monday. Bloody painful shins for ages now, but got myself sorted with some rest, compression sleeves and good insoles and more stretching. Off to do the least favourite tomorrow aka intervals. Right on track to get back to early October form pre foot issue
And on a different note.. I got my friend to start coach to 5k and now her family is joining park run with me. I am a timekeeper this Sat which makes me really excited! Made some great friends volunteering and I'm the new favourite troublemaker of our run director haha. Had a good laugh when my scanner went crazy last time. And there is a very good chance we will have both Christmas and NY day park run. Whoop whoop. I have the outfit ready! "
I am in Harrow for Christmas Day I think and New Year’s Day in Manchester lol
Just done my park run at burgess park. First run for 2 months due to traveling each Saturday. Not quick at all and heart rate far to high but made my way around in 36.36 lol which I will take |
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I've had a calamity, what I thought was muscle ache and so carried on pushing myself was sciatica and I've done myself a mischief. I'm resting for a couple of weeks and will start again when I don't hurt anymore. I'm considering physio or a trainer for advice and support moving forward because I don't want to give up. |
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"I've had a calamity, what I thought was muscle ache and so carried on pushing myself was sciatica and I've done myself a mischief. I'm resting for a couple of weeks and will start again when I don't hurt anymore. I'm considering physio or a trainer for advice and support moving forward because I don't want to give up. "
Ouch! Hope it heals up quickly and you’re back on form soon. |
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I've not done a park run yet, unfortunately by the time I got to a position to be able to run the 5k in one go we started opening our shop back up on a Saturday, so hence end up working.
But I may seek out a 10k run in the spring if I manage to keep up with running over the winter months. |
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"My best run in weeks on Monday. Bloody painful shins for ages now, but got myself sorted with some rest, compression sleeves and good insoles and more stretching. Off to do the least favourite tomorrow aka intervals. Right on track to get back to early October form pre foot issue
And on a different note.. I got my friend to start coach to 5k and now her family is joining park run with me. I am a timekeeper this Sat which makes me really excited! Made some great friends volunteering and I'm the new favourite troublemaker of our run director haha. Had a good laugh when my scanner went crazy last time. And there is a very good chance we will have both Christmas and NY day park run. Whoop whoop. I have the outfit ready!
I am in Harrow for Christmas Day I think and New Year’s Day in Manchester lol
Just done my park run at burgess park. First run for 2 months due to traveling each Saturday. Not quick at all and heart rate far to high but made my way around in 36.36 lol which I will take "
I'm definitely down for my home park run on NYD .. what a way to start a new year right ? I'm also doing pre event set up that day. Not sure about Christmas day yet. It's not bad after 2 months break. I know all about it. I had a month break and got slower by 2 minutes but better to take rest than mess up my leg completely. The form will be back |
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"I've not done a park run yet, unfortunately by the time I got to a position to be able to run the 5k in one go we started opening our shop back up on a Saturday, so hence end up working.
But I may seek out a 10k run in the spring if I manage to keep up with running over the winter months."
You can still register and input your non park runs until you can run one day ? |
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"Can I join? Fair weather runner rains ok but not fussed on wind, avoid pavements like the plague but love a bit of cross country and mud "
Welcome to the running tribe |
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I have run 40.6 miles this week, my target was 36 so I am pleased with clocking a few extra miles.
My target running mileage by the end of this year is 1250 miles and I am currently on 1041.6 miles.
Hope everyone has had a great running week. 
NBVN x |
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"I have run 40.6 miles this week, my target was 36 so I am pleased with clocking a few extra miles.
My target running mileage by the end of this year is 1250 miles and I am currently on 1041.6 miles.
Hope everyone has had a great running week.
NBVN x"
Wow that's an achievement to do in a week, is that running every day? |
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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago
harrow |
"My best run in weeks on Monday. Bloody painful shins for ages now, but got myself sorted with some rest, compression sleeves and good insoles and more stretching. Off to do the least favourite tomorrow aka intervals. Right on track to get back to early October form pre foot issue
And on a different note.. I got my friend to start coach to 5k and now her family is joining park run with me. I am a timekeeper this Sat which makes me really excited! Made some great friends volunteering and I'm the new favourite troublemaker of our run director haha. Had a good laugh when my scanner went crazy last time. And there is a very good chance we will have both Christmas and NY day park run. Whoop whoop. I have the outfit ready!
I am in Harrow for Christmas Day I think and New Year’s Day in Manchester lol
Just done my park run at burgess park. First run for 2 months due to traveling each Saturday. Not quick at all and heart rate far to high but made my way around in 36.36 lol which I will take
I'm definitely down for my home park run on NYD .. what a way to start a new year right ? I'm also doing pre event set up that day. Not sure about Christmas day yet. It's not bad after 2 months break. I know all about it. I had a month break and got slower by 2 minutes but better to take rest than mess up my leg completely. The form will be back "
Yeah I was at your park run at NYD 2020, as I wasn’t in Manchester but as in Manchester I will probably do either stretford or Alexandra park.
Tbh I am going to give a new location next Saturdays. I think it will be a month of improvements |
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"I have run 40.6 miles this week, my target was 36 so I am pleased with clocking a few extra miles.
My target running mileage by the end of this year is 1250 miles and I am currently on 1041.6 miles.
Hope everyone has had a great running week.
NBVN x
Wow that's an achievement to do in a week, is that running every day?"
No thankfully, it's 5 days a week of running. I ran 3x nearly 7 miles, an 8 mile and a 12 mile this morning.
NBVN x |
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Preston 10 mile road race for me today. Lovely crisp day, hoped for around 70 minutes, but ended up running 73 minutes.
On holiday tomorrow and chilling for the week. |
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"I have run 40.6 miles this week, my target was 36 so I am pleased with clocking a few extra miles.
My target running mileage by the end of this year is 1250 miles and I am currently on 1041.6 miles.
Hope everyone has had a great running week.
NBVN x"
I am confident you will achieve your goal. What a perseverance ! |
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"Preston 10 mile road race for me today. Lovely crisp day, hoped for around 70 minutes, but ended up running 73 minutes.
On holiday tomorrow and chilling for the week. "
Great work you ! |
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"My best run in weeks on Monday. Bloody painful shins for ages now, but got myself sorted with some rest, compression sleeves and good insoles and more stretching. Off to do the least favourite tomorrow aka intervals. Right on track to get back to early October form pre foot issue
And on a different note.. I got my friend to start coach to 5k and now her family is joining park run with me. I am a timekeeper this Sat which makes me really excited! Made some great friends volunteering and I'm the new favourite troublemaker of our run director haha. Had a good laugh when my scanner went crazy last time. And there is a very good chance we will have both Christmas and NY day park run. Whoop whoop. I have the outfit ready!
I am in Harrow for Christmas Day I think and New Year’s Day in Manchester lol
Just done my park run at burgess park. First run for 2 months due to traveling each Saturday. Not quick at all and heart rate far to high but made my way around in 36.36 lol which I will take
I'm definitely down for my home park run on NYD .. what a way to start a new year right ? I'm also doing pre event set up that day. Not sure about Christmas day yet. It's not bad after 2 months break. I know all about it. I had a month break and got slower by 2 minutes but better to take rest than mess up my leg completely. The form will be back
Yeah I was at your park run at NYD 2020, as I wasn’t in Manchester but as in Manchester I will probably do either stretford or Alexandra park.
Tbh I am going to give a new location next Saturdays. I think it will be a month of improvements "
How is Alexandra one? I'm hoping to do one there next month |
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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago
harrow |
"My best run in weeks on Monday. Bloody painful shins for ages now, but got myself sorted with some rest, compression sleeves and good insoles and more stretching. Off to do the least favourite tomorrow aka intervals. Right on track to get back to early October form pre foot issue
And on a different note.. I got my friend to start coach to 5k and now her family is joining park run with me. I am a timekeeper this Sat which makes me really excited! Made some great friends volunteering and I'm the new favourite troublemaker of our run director haha. Had a good laugh when my scanner went crazy last time. And there is a very good chance we will have both Christmas and NY day park run. Whoop whoop. I have the outfit ready!
I am in Harrow for Christmas Day I think and New Year’s Day in Manchester lol
Just done my park run at burgess park. First run for 2 months due to traveling each Saturday. Not quick at all and heart rate far to high but made my way around in 36.36 lol which I will take
I'm definitely down for my home park run on NYD .. what a way to start a new year right ? I'm also doing pre event set up that day. Not sure about Christmas day yet. It's not bad after 2 months break. I know all about it. I had a month break and got slower by 2 minutes but better to take rest than mess up my leg completely. The form will be back
Yeah I was at your park run at NYD 2020, as I wasn’t in Manchester but as in Manchester I will probably do either stretford or Alexandra park.
Tbh I am going to give a new location next Saturdays. I think it will be a month of improvements
How is Alexandra one? I'm hoping to do one there next month "
It’s about 30 mins walk from town maybe a bus ride. It’s very very flat with 2 outer loops and an inner loop would recommend for a pb |
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I spoke to a fabby friend of mine who recommended RAMP warm up. I googled it, and read up on it. So yesterday I did some of these warm up stretches, techniques, did a 12 minute walk during which I slowed down, sped up and changed the incline at various times, ran for 15 minutes, then cooled down afterwards with stretches and walking.
I had a much much better result and no pain. I've given today a miss but will do the same again tomorrow. I'm so glad I was OK, I was worried I would have to start right at the beginning again with the 60 second/90 second running walking. I still have hope of getting to my 5k goal, but this time I'm not going to rush it or push myself if I feel pain! |
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Went for a 6km run around the park earlier - it’s one of those days where it’s so cold outside that when I got home I just sat on the wall for a bit to cool down after the run and you get enveloped in a fog / mist of your own sweat condensing in the air.
Lovely pleasant scene for you all to imagine there!  |
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"Went for a 6km run around the park earlier - it’s one of those days where it’s so cold outside that when I got home I just sat on the wall for a bit to cool down after the run and you get enveloped in a fog / mist of your own sweat condensing in the air.
Lovely pleasant scene for you all to imagine there! "
I was thawing myself for couple of hours.. it was 2 degrees but strava said it felt like 0.. freaking right.. |
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