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Forum crap runners W/C 02/05/22
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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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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"Had to skip Parkrun this past Saturday due to pain. I did push 2 miles mainly uphill on Tuesday, did that in 29mins. Hoping to feel up to a Parkrun/push on Saturday. "
Excellent!
I’m sorry to hear that you’re hurting a lot. Is it hampering your 10k aspirations? |
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"Had to skip Parkrun this past Saturday due to pain. I did push 2 miles mainly uphill on Tuesday, did that in 29mins. Hoping to feel up to a Parkrun/push on Saturday.
Excellent!
I’m sorry to hear that you’re hurting a lot. Is it hampering your 10k aspirations? "
I'll do the 10k even if my leg is falling off. I'm just trying to preserve myself a bit! Other than if I'm seriously ill or something, I'll be on that start line  |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"Had to skip Parkrun this past Saturday due to pain. I did push 2 miles mainly uphill on Tuesday, did that in 29mins. Hoping to feel up to a Parkrun/push on Saturday.
Excellent!
I’m sorry to hear that you’re hurting a lot. Is it hampering your 10k aspirations?
I'll do the 10k even if my leg is falling off. I'm just trying to preserve myself a bit! Other than if I'm seriously ill or something, I'll be on that start line "
Yay!
I hope that your leg doesn’t fall off though |
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"Had to skip Parkrun this past Saturday due to pain. I did push 2 miles mainly uphill on Tuesday, did that in 29mins. Hoping to feel up to a Parkrun/push on Saturday.
Excellent!
I’m sorry to hear that you’re hurting a lot. Is it hampering your 10k aspirations?
I'll do the 10k even if my leg is falling off. I'm just trying to preserve myself a bit! Other than if I'm seriously ill or something, I'll be on that start line
Yay!
I hope that your leg doesn’t fall off though "
I'd like it to be chopped off  |
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over a year ago
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I underwent a big operation on 1st April and 32 days later I went out on my first post surgery run on Tuesday of this week.
I ran little under a mile just to see how my body responded to running. My stomach/torso area was absolutely fine even though I felt quite tense. I am looking forward to doing it again and rebuilding myself.
Very happy and relieved lady
NBVN x |
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By *ourbonKissMan
over a year ago
a land up north..... of leicester |
I'm on the search for a new pair of running shoes, this crap runner loves having the best equipment despite my obvious poor running ability.
I'm looking at the on running cloudsurfer 6's, what are you go to running shoes peeps? |
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By *ourbonKissMan
over a year ago
a land up north..... of leicester |
"I underwent a big operation on 1st April and 32 days later I went out on my first post surgery run on Tuesday of this week.
I ran little under a mile just to see how my body responded to running. My stomach/torso area was absolutely fine even though I felt quite tense. I am looking forward to doing it again and rebuilding myself.
Very happy and relieved lady
NBVN x"
Loved reading this! That first outing back after something like that is always the hardest |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"I underwent a big operation on 1st April and 32 days later I went out on my first post surgery run on Tuesday of this week.
I ran little under a mile just to see how my body responded to running. My stomach/torso area was absolutely fine even though I felt quite tense. I am looking forward to doing it again and rebuilding myself.
Very happy and relieved lady
NBVN x"
Yay! That’s brilliant news!
I’m so pleased for you |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm on the search for a new pair of running shoes, this crap runner loves having the best equipment despite my obvious poor running ability.
I'm looking at the on running cloudsurfer 6's, what are you go to running shoes peeps?"
I use Asics GT-2000 9 for road running and Asics Gel Trabuco 9 for trail running. Basically the same type of shoe for road & trail as I like the fit.
I would like another pair of trail trainers for very muddy conditions with bigger lugs to really hook securely into the mud but the ones I have are a general good trail shoe.
My feet are narrow and I over pronate. I have tried other brands and other Asics trainers but these Asics trainers suit me.
Good luck on your search.
NBVN x |
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"I'm on the search for a new pair of running shoes, this crap runner loves having the best equipment despite my obvious poor running ability.
I'm looking at the on running cloudsurfer 6's, what are you go to running shoes peeps?"
Brooks ghost |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If you have a local running shop, get yourself along there for an assessment. Whilst a good pair might be expensive they’ll help your running and your feet will thank you.
Like NBVN, my personal choice is Asics for road and trail, but plenty of good brands out there including Brooks and Hoka.
Main thing is to enjoy your running. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Back from a parkrun this morning, still regaining fitness so some time off my PB but, on unofficial timing awaiting the result to come through, about 30 seconds improvement on last week. Every little helps! |
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I’ve lost my mojo 
Not run properly since running Scafell (yes I love mountain running) in Feb half term.
Really just can’t be arsed and fitness has really taken a dive. Just can’t face going out
Help!!!!! |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"Back from a parkrun this morning, still regaining fitness so some time off my PB but, on unofficial timing awaiting the result to come through, about 30 seconds improvement on last week. Every little helps! "
Onwards and upwards |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I did parkrun this morning. I got a PB on that particular course (I've only run it once before) but it wasn't a particularly good time for me but it wasn't terrible. Then I climbed a mountain. So my legs will be treated to yoga and a rest tomorrow. |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"I’ve lost my mojo
Not run properly since running Scafell (yes I love mountain running) in Feb half term.
Really just can’t be arsed and fitness has really taken a dive. Just can’t face going out
Help!!!!!"
Sometimes it’s ok to just take a break and find your mojo again. Don’t kick yourself, maybe you just need another challenge? |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"I did parkrun this morning. I got a PB on that particular course (I've only run it once before) but it wasn't a particularly good time for me but it wasn't terrible. Then I climbed a mountain. So my legs will be treated to yoga and a rest tomorrow. "
Excellent! Well done! |
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"I’ve lost my mojo
Not run properly since running Scafell (yes I love mountain running) in Feb half term.
Really just can’t be arsed and fitness has really taken a dive. Just can’t face going out
Help!!!!!
Sometimes it’s ok to just take a break and find your mojo again. Don’t kick yourself, maybe you just need another challenge? "
Yeah Covid type of ilness meant I couldn’t run for quite some time and my son has really gotten into bouldering and that’s sort of pulled me back into it. But I need some cardio work but just can’t face it.
I’m sure it will return
Took my first cold water dip of the year yesterday too so perhaps that’s the spark  |
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I’ve had a really long rehab from injury and finally back up to running 10k twice a week plus a couple of 15k a month.
Last month I started to get pain with my old injury so I went back to 8k and the last week I’ve had a heavy cold so haven’t been able to break 5k. Really frustrating. I don’t class myself as a ‘good’ runner, I have to really push myself to achieve personal goals. |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"Ugh, my first run.
When I was peak running condition I think I managed a 26 min 5k. Something like that
Todays 5k - 36 mins
Ouch. That’s tough "
Comparison with where you used to be is a tough stick to beat yourself with and many people get injured trying to chase where they were rather than where they are now.
Give it time and let it come back to you, don’t push. You’ll get there.
36 minutes isn’t awful by any stretch! Well done |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"I’ve had a really long rehab from injury and finally back up to running 10k twice a week plus a couple of 15k a month.
Last month I started to get pain with my old injury so I went back to 8k and the last week I’ve had a heavy cold so haven’t been able to break 5k. Really frustrating. I don’t class myself as a ‘good’ runner, I have to really push myself to achieve personal goals. "
One of the things that I always say to injured or ill runners is to listen to your body. If your body is fighting an illness, long distances are going to be a struggle.
Give yourself time to get better!
It sounds like you’re doing well though. Congratulations |
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"Ugh, my first run.
When I was peak running condition I think I managed a 26 min 5k. Something like that
Todays 5k - 36 mins
Ouch. That’s tough
Comparison with where you used to be is a tough stick to beat yourself with and many people get injured trying to chase where they were rather than where they are now.
Give it time and let it come back to you, don’t push. You’ll get there.
36 minutes isn’t awful by any stretch! Well done "
Appreciate that 
It wasn’t a hard run by any means either, average HR around 145 so I didn’t kill myself.
I know the name of the game at the moment is racking up a bunch of easy miles while staying injury free
Good work everyone  |
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"Ugh, my first run.
When I was peak running condition I think I managed a 26 min 5k. Something like that
Todays 5k - 36 mins
Ouch. That’s tough
Comparison with where you used to be is a tough stick to beat yourself with and many people get injured trying to chase where they were rather than where they are now.
Give it time and let it come back to you, don’t push. You’ll get there.
36 minutes isn’t awful by any stretch! Well done
Appreciate that
It wasn’t a hard run by any means either, average HR around 145 so I didn’t kill myself.
I know the name of the game at the moment is racking up a bunch of easy miles while staying injury free
Good work everyone "
Well done, you'll be back up to speed soon enough, if you take it slowly. |
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I could do Parkrun in flip flops 
