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By *went OP Man
over a year ago
blackpool |
After a bit of an hangover, started my training for the 10km Blackpool Fun Run with a 15km walk couldn't run as my head was hurting too much.
I have only got 2 weeks to train for it, left it far too late so hopefully start doing a bit more running tomorrow.
I am doing it for a charity that is very close to my heart Brian House Children's hospice. |
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"After a bit of an hangover, started my training for the 10km Blackpool Fun Run with a 15km walk couldn't run as my head was hurting too much.
I have only got 2 weeks to train for it, left it far too late so hopefully start doing a bit more running tomorrow.
I am doing it for a charity that is very close to my heart Brian House Children's hospice. "
Hope it goes well for you! I often run 10k's and half marathons on behalf of the National Autistic Society and it's great fun and an awesome atmosphere! Good luck and keep us posted how it's going  |
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"That's an incredible fun run 
I've never heard of one that distance before
10 kilometres ?"
I know that and we dont even use the metric system over here. |
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By *went OP Man
over a year ago
blackpool |
"That's an incredible fun run
I've never heard of one that distance before
10 kilometres ?
I know that and we dont even use the metric system over here."
I think it converts 6.2 miles. Sure will keep you informed last time I ran in it was over. 20 years ago.  |
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Couch to 5k (3.1 miles) is 9 weeks and you're doing double the distance! I would advise a run walk strategy include it into your training. It also doesn't sound like a fun run but an actual race, so start from the back the real fast runners will be finishing when you get to mile 2 or 3
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By *went OP Man
over a year ago
blackpool |
"Couch to 5k (3.1 miles) is 9 weeks and you're doing double the distance! I would advise a run walk strategy include it into your training. It also doesn't sound like a fun run but an actual race, so start from the back the real fast runners will be finishing when you get to mile 2 or 3
Good luck "
Thanks, I do keep pretty fit anyway as I play football and coach football a few times a week. But running is a but different. |
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"Couch to 5k (3.1 miles) is 9 weeks and you're doing double the distance! I would advise a run walk strategy include it into your training. It also doesn't sound like a fun run but an actual race, so start from the back the real fast runners will be finishing when you get to mile 2 or 3
Good luck
Thanks, I do keep pretty fit anyway as I play football and coach football a few times a week. But running is a but different. "
It is, but at least you do exercise,you need to find out how far you can run/ walk, in tomorrow's training session, walk to one lamppost then run to the next, walk then try two lampposts etc.. preferably a 3 mile course (I wouldn't normally suggest this but two weeks is not much time), a decent warm up before you go to try and stave off injuries.
When you get back see how long it took you, it'll give you an idea how fit you are to run and how long it will take you to complete the race as well. Don't over do the training either, plan maybe 6 or 7 training days before the race , if it helps I know Marathon runners who have done Run/Walk and completed them quite quickly 4.30 in one case.  |
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i do the memory walk (no running for me) - will be setting up the doofer in a month or so to start collecting - are we allowed to post the link here or not ??? |
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By *went OP Man
over a year ago
blackpool |
"Couch to 5k (3.1 miles) is 9 weeks and you're doing double the distance! I would advise a run walk strategy include it into your training. It also doesn't sound like a fun run but an actual race, so start from the back the real fast runners will be finishing when you get to mile 2 or 3
Good luck
Thanks, I do keep pretty fit anyway as I play football and coach football a few times a week. But running is a but different.
It is, but at least you do exercise,you need to find out how far you can run/ walk, in tomorrow's training session, walk to one lamppost then run to the next, walk then try two lampposts etc.. preferably a 3 mile course (I wouldn't normally suggest this but two weeks is not much time), a decent warm up before you go to try and stave off injuries.
When you get back see how long it took you, it'll give you an idea how fit you are to run and how long it will take you to complete the race as well. Don't over do the training either, plan maybe 6 or 7 training days before the race , if it helps I know Marathon runners who have done Run/Walk and completed them quite quickly 4.30 in one case. "
Thanks for the advice, when I start to train. I usually do the run around the local park. Which is 3.5 km and usually takes about 20 minutes keeping a steady pace. So that's my run tomorrow. Then I have football as well.
Tuesday recovery day then Wednesday I will do once and half or 5km. Thursday will be biking to work and back which is 3 miles each way. Friday may try twice around the park which will be 7 km.
Saturday rest day or a long walk. Sunday I will do another run maybe 5km. And train up to the Thursday and then rest. Hopefully looking for a time under 60 minutes, trying to be realistic. |
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"After a bit of an hangover, started my training for the 10km Blackpool Fun Run with a 15km walk couldn't run as my head was hurting too much.
I have only got 2 weeks to train for it, left it far too late so hopefully start doing a bit more running tomorrow.
I am doing it for a charity that is very close to my heart Brian House Children's hospice. "
hope all goes well huni.. |
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By *went OP Man
over a year ago
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"i do the memory walk (no running for me) - will be setting up the doofer in a month or so to start collecting - are we allowed to post the link here or not ??? "
Always good ways to raise much needed cash for charities. No idea if your allowed to or not. |
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"Couch to 5k (3.1 miles) is 9 weeks and you're doing double the distance! I would advise a run walk strategy include it into your training. It also doesn't sound like a fun run but an actual race, so start from the back the real fast runners will be finishing when you get to mile 2 or 3
Good luck
Thanks, I do keep pretty fit anyway as I play football and coach football a few times a week. But running is a but different.
It is, but at least you do exercise,you need to find out how far you can run/ walk, in tomorrow's training session, walk to one lamppost then run to the next, walk then try two lampposts etc.. preferably a 3 mile course (I wouldn't normally suggest this but two weeks is not much time), a decent warm up before you go to try and stave off injuries.
When you get back see how long it took you, it'll give you an idea how fit you are to run and how long it will take you to complete the race as well. Don't over do the training either, plan maybe 6 or 7 training days before the race , if it helps I know Marathon runners who have done Run/Walk and completed them quite quickly 4.30 in one case.
Thanks for the advice, when I start to train. I usually do the run around the local park. Which is 3.5 km and usually takes about 20 minutes keeping a steady pace. So that's my run tomorrow. Then I have football as well.
Tuesday recovery day then Wednesday I will do once and half or 5km. Thursday will be biking to work and back which is 3 miles each way. Friday may try twice around the park which will be 7 km.
Saturday rest day or a long walk. Sunday I will do another run maybe 5km. And train up to the Thursday and then rest. Hopefully looking for a time under 60 minutes, trying to be realistic."
10 min miles your training plan looks good, in that case ...smash it and ensure you do an update here |
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"i do the memory walk (no running for me) - will be setting up the doofer in a month or so to start collecting - are we allowed to post the link here or not ???
Always good ways to raise much needed cash for charities. No idea if your allowed to or not. "
will ask nearer the time im guessing not as ive never seen any come to think on it  |
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By *went OP Man
over a year ago
blackpool |
"Couch to 5k (3.1 miles) is 9 weeks and you're doing double the distance! I would advise a run walk strategy include it into your training. It also doesn't sound like a fun run but an actual race, so start from the back the real fast runners will be finishing when you get to mile 2 or 3
Good luck
Thanks, I do keep pretty fit anyway as I play football and coach football a few times a week. But running is a but different.
It is, but at least you do exercise,you need to find out how far you can run/ walk, in tomorrow's training session, walk to one lamppost then run to the next, walk then try two lampposts etc.. preferably a 3 mile course (I wouldn't normally suggest this but two weeks is not much time), a decent warm up before you go to try and stave off injuries.
When you get back see how long it took you, it'll give you an idea how fit you are to run and how long it will take you to complete the race as well. Don't over do the training either, plan maybe 6 or 7 training days before the race , if it helps I know Marathon runners who have done Run/Walk and completed them quite quickly 4.30 in one case.
Thanks for the advice, when I start to train. I usually do the run around the local park. Which is 3.5 km and usually takes about 20 minutes keeping a steady pace. So that's my run tomorrow. Then I have football as well.
Tuesday recovery day then Wednesday I will do once and half or 5km. Thursday will be biking to work and back which is 3 miles each way. Friday may try twice around the park which will be 7 km.
Saturday rest day or a long walk. Sunday I will do another run maybe 5km. And train up to the Thursday and then rest. Hopefully looking for a time under 60 minutes, trying to be realistic.
10 min miles your training plan looks good, in that case ...smash it and ensure you do an update here "
Only managed 2km in 10 minutes today
ran on the prom but was so windy made it very difficult then played football for
60 minutes. Hopefully no pain tomorrow as got another game will try to do a run afterwards as a warm down. |
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Join your local ParkRun.
Check their website out - nationwide, all free.
Doesn't have to be a race, and plenty of runners, all abilities, and a great way to help you get fit. Saturday mornings 9am - all over the world!
Check them out |
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By *went OP Man
over a year ago
blackpool |
"There is nothing fun about running. Nothing. Fact.
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Science lesson.
biochemical processes and the release of so-called happiness hormones. The most popular ones are endorphins, dopamine and serotonin.
Twenty minutes of light running is enough to increase the dopamine level significantly. In high-intensity sports such as Freeletics however, your brain starts to release dopamine just after a few minutes. This release makes you more alert, more focused and it improves your concentration. And to top it all off, it makes training more fun!
As you seek to attain this state of joy again as soon as possible, you sometimes can hardly wait for your next training session. The more you train, the more dopamine will be released. Dopamine is the main reason why you feel good while exercising. Why you are able to finish your workout even if your body and your mind both want to give up. It pushes you to peak performance und lets you break PBs. |
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By *went OP Man
over a year ago
blackpool |
"There is nothing fun about running. Nothing. Fact.
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The effect of these happy making hormones is not only restricted to the immediate time during training. In the course of actual physical effort, the brain releases dopamine and serotonin only within certain regions. But if you exercise regularly, the hormone concentration grows continuously in many areas of the brain. A sustainable improvement of concentration and an increase of happiness and satisfaction are then pleasant side effects. |
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By *went OP Man
over a year ago
blackpool |
"I was being facetious. I hate running but love rowing. 4 times a week at the moment. Sculling in particular has a wonderful grace to it.
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Sorry just being geeky, I do enjoy football and exercise in general. It gives me a buzz. I totally understand what you mean. |
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By *went OP Man
over a year ago
blackpool |
"Fastest 1 mile today in just over 8 minutes, then legs went very heavy. So need to learn how to pace myself. "
Surprising ruining further and feeling better did 6km today. Longest run ever planned for tomorrow. Feeling lots more confident. |
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"Fastest 1 mile today in just over 8 minutes, then legs went very heavy. So need to learn how to pace myself.
Surprising ruining further and feeling better did 6km today. Longest run ever planned for tomorrow. Feeling lots more confident. "
'Ruining' maybe typo or how you're feeling
Good luck for tomorrow, as we Runners say 'smash it !!' |
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By *went OP Man
over a year ago
blackpool |
"Fastest 1 mile today in just over 8 minutes, then legs went very heavy. So need to learn how to pace myself.
Surprising ruining further and feeling better did 6km today. Longest run ever planned for tomorrow. Feeling lots more confident.
'Ruining' maybe typo or how you're feeling
Good luck for tomorrow, as we Runners say 'smash it !!' "
Yes definitely typo. Auto predict text. Training plan says 12.8km with a bit of a walk in between. After 7.24 km till 9km. Then a few 5km Monday Tuesday and then rest besides a short run on Saturday. |
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By *went OP Man
over a year ago
blackpool |
"Fastest 1 mile today in just over 8 minutes, then legs went very heavy. So need to learn how to pace myself.
Surprising ruining further and feeling better did 6km today. Longest run ever planned for tomorrow. Feeling lots more confident.
'Ruining' maybe typo or how you're feeling
Good luck for tomorrow, as we Runners say 'smash it !!' "
Smashed it today. Feeling food and confident now. Without being rude got a little chapped between my legs so Suda cream applied. |
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"Fastest 1 mile today in just over 8 minutes, then legs went very heavy. So need to learn how to pace myself.
Surprising ruining further and feeling better did 6km today. Longest run ever planned for tomorrow. Feeling lots more confident.
'Ruining' maybe typo or how you're feeling
Good luck for tomorrow, as we Runners say 'smash it !!'
Smashed it today. Feeling food and confident now. Without being rude got a little chapped between my legs so Suda cream applied. "
You should try the Below the Belt products |
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By *went OP Man
over a year ago
blackpool |
"Fastest 1 mile today in just over 8 minutes, then legs went very heavy. So need to learn how to pace myself.
Surprising ruining further and feeling better did 6km today. Longest run ever planned for tomorrow. Feeling lots more confident.
'Ruining' maybe typo or how you're feeling
Good luck for tomorrow, as we Runners say 'smash it !!'
Smashed it today. Feeling food and confident now. Without being rude got a little chapped between my legs so Suda cream applied.
You should try the Below the Belt products"
what products are they? Cheers jack. |
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Another PB today for the 3.5 km route I run.
Didn't intend to run so fast but had plenty left in the tank.
One more run tomorrow,then rest besides a short run Saturday. "
Sounds like you're gonna smash it next week! |
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Another PB today for the 3.5 km route I run.
Didn't intend to run so fast but had plenty left in the tank.
One more run tomorrow,then rest besides a short run Saturday. "
Doing good! |
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By *went OP Man
over a year ago
blackpool |
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Another PB today for the 3.5 km route I run.
Didn't intend to run so fast but had plenty left in the tank.
One more run tomorrow,then rest besides a short run Saturday.
Doing good! "
Just need a running partner now. X |
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By *went OP Man
over a year ago
blackpool |
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Another PB today for the 3.5 km route I run.
Didn't intend to run so fast but had plenty left in the tank.
One more run tomorrow,then rest besides a short run Saturday.
Doing good!
Only 5 days to go, x
Just need a running partner now. X"
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"Last big run of the week done and a 5km best not that I was trying to beat it.
A rest day and a few beers tonight, will try and not over do it.
When is your run?
Sunday 11am"
Good luck, you'll smash it!! x |
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By *went OP Man
over a year ago
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"Last big run of the week done and a 5km best not that I was trying to beat it.
A rest day and a few beers tonight, will try and not over do it.
When is your run?
Sunday 11am
Good luck, you'll smash it!! x"
Thanks Sweet carrot. X |
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By *went OP Man
over a year ago
blackpool |
"Good luck!
First races of the regatta season next weekend for me "
Thanks and good look in the regatta. Just a short mile and half today. First Blackpool 10km Next The London marathan. |
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"Good luck!
First races of the regatta season next weekend for me
Thanks and good look in the regatta. Just a short mile and half today. First Blackpool 10km Next The London marathan. "
Thank you. Do it! Success is about how willing you are to hurt yourself (apparently). |
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By *went OP Man
over a year ago
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"Good luck!
First races of the regatta season next weekend for me
Thanks and good look in the regatta. Just a short mile and half today. First Blackpool 10km Next The London marathan.
Thank you. Do it! Success is about how willing you are to hurt yourself (apparently). "
Feel like I haven't pushed my body too hard yet see what I feel like tomorrow. Only 2 weeks training, be interested how well I could of done with a full training plan. Maybe next year I can and beat my PB. |
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"Good luck!
First races of the regatta season next weekend for me
Thanks and good look in the regatta. Just a short mile and half today. First Blackpool 10km Next The London marathan.
Thank you. Do it! Success is about how willing you are to hurt yourself (apparently).
Feel like I haven't pushed my body too hard yet see what I feel like tomorrow. Only 2 weeks training, be interested how well I could of done with a full training plan. Maybe next year I can and beat my PB. "
Go big! |
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By *went OP Man
over a year ago
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"Good luck and have fun 
Forecast is great "
A bit too warm, completed under my goal time of 1 hour. Annoyed as feel I could of gone a lot quicker. But only 2
Weeks training was just happy to complete and raise much needed money. |
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"Good luck and have fun
Forecast is great
A bit too warm, completed under my goal time of 1 hour. Annoyed as feel I could of gone a lot quicker. But only 2
Weeks training was just happy to complete and raise much needed money. "
Yay well done |
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"Good luck and have fun
Forecast is great
A bit too warm, completed under my goal time of 1 hour. Annoyed as feel I could of gone a lot quicker. But only 2
Weeks training was just happy to complete and raise much needed money. "
Don't knock it, you completed the course, and better than your goal
Next time, more training and another pb |
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By *went OP Man
over a year ago
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"Did a 37.06 10k today. My fastest this year ! "
That sounds quick,lots seem to pass and were running a lot quicker than me. But stuck to my plan to aim for 1 hour as knew very achievable. But feel can get down to 55 minutes to low 50 minutes. May look into completing another one in a month or two. Or do the park runs when I can. |
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By *went OP Man
over a year ago
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"Did a 37.06 10k today. My fastest this year !
I can't even do parkrun in less than that "
Just looked at my splits on the App and 7 to 9km 6:30 per km where my slowest but then I was running at 5 minute per km at points and feel that's were I want to be able to run at for 10km.
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By *went OP Man
over a year ago
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"Did a 37.06 10k today. My fastest this year !
I can't even do parkrun in less than that
I done 2.7km in 20 mins awful time but it was good to get back to gym "
Better than no time at all. |
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"Did a 37.06 10k today. My fastest this year !
That sounds quick,lots seem to pass and were running a lot quicker than me. But stuck to my plan to aim for 1 hour as knew very achievable. But feel can get down to 55 minutes to low 50 minutes. May look into completing another one in a month or two. Or do the park runs when I can. "
That's sensible mate don't let what others do effect your race. Well done on beating your target |
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By *went OP Man
over a year ago
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"Did a 37.06 10k today. My fastest this year !
That sounds quick,lots seem to pass and were running a lot quicker than me. But stuck to my plan to aim for 1 hour as knew very achievable. But feel can get down to 55 minutes to low 50 minutes. May look into completing another one in a month or two. Or do the park runs when I can.
That's sensible mate don't let what others do effect your race. Well done on beating your target "
I have to combat my competitive streak with realism. I will compete again and get better , faster and stronger but very much doubt I will clock sub 40 minutes. Even with lots of training. |
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"Did a 37.06 10k today. My fastest this year !
That sounds quick,lots seem to pass and were running a lot quicker than me. But stuck to my plan to aim for 1 hour as knew very achievable. But feel can get down to 55 minutes to low 50 minutes. May look into completing another one in a month or two. Or do the park runs when I can.
That's sensible mate don't let what others do effect your race. Well done on beating your target
I have to combat my competitive streak with realism. I will compete again and get better , faster and stronger but very much doubt I will clock sub 40 minutes. Even with lots of training. "
If you are willing to sacrifice your current life style diet, alcohol and have a sensible training program. You can smash it mate |
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Doing the Manchester 10k at end of month. All I ask is that you pause to think about what you wish to help (helpless people or animals) then go and give 2 weekends of voluntary work. See what is really happening and make a real difference |
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By *went OP Man
over a year ago
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"Doing the Manchester 10k at end of month. All I ask is that you pause to think about what you wish to help (helpless people or animals) then go and give 2 weekends of voluntary work. See what is really happening and make a real difference "
Good luck in the Manchester 10km
I make a real difference to peoples life's every week and give more than 2 weekends away to help people and make a difference. |
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