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"I'm in. I've started my week 3 and it's tough, but then so were the others. There's nobody more like a couch than me, I went into DFS last week and someone in a shiny suit and a tie with a massive knot tried to sell me. However if I can do it, you can too." Whats week 3 look like? | |||
"I'm in. I've started my week 3 and it's tough, but then so were the others. There's nobody more like a couch than me, I went into DFS last week and someone in a shiny suit and a tie with a massive knot tried to sell me. However if I can do it, you can too. Whats week 3 look like?" Walk 5 mins Run 90 seconds Walk Run THREE MINS (are they insane?!) Walk Run 90 secs Walk Run three mins again (WTAF?!) Walk for five mins. | |||
"I'm in. I've started my week 3 and it's tough, but then so were the others. There's nobody more like a couch than me, I went into DFS last week and someone in a shiny suit and a tie with a massive knot tried to sell me. However if I can do it, you can too. Whats week 3 look like? Walk 5 mins Run 90 seconds Walk Run THREE MINS (are they insane?!) Walk Run 90 secs Walk Run three mins again (WTAF?!) Walk for five mins. " Not a chance of me running for 3 minutes yet ![]() | |||
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"Didn't run during week 2 but made up for it by eating more crap than usual... ![]() Tomorrow is a new day. Think positive | |||
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"I'm swimming in the morning when i finish then hopefully run tomorrow tea time ![]() Forgot to mention that I'm on week 2 run 1 tomorrow ![]() ![]() | |||
"I'm swimming in the morning when i finish then hopefully run tomorrow tea time ![]() ![]() ![]() Yep, I’m behind too (after effects of flu are still lingering as they are wont to do)...so this week is all about recovery, trying to live a reasonably normal fuggle existence and not exhaust myself. May not run this week, but start Week 2 during the official Week 4. So anybody who feels they are “behind”, stay with it/restart and join me in posting. Still around to advise or for random drug testing (taking the piss) of course. Good luck everyone, “these Moobs were meant for walking”. Twat | |||
"I'm swimming in the morning when i finish then hopefully run tomorrow tea time ![]() ![]() ![]() Mine's just from working but saying that i do walk 4+ miles a shift ![]() ![]() ![]() | |||
"I'm swimming in the morning when i finish then hopefully run tomorrow tea time ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() That last comment is an open goal (as it were missus) | |||
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"Thanks again to everyone for the motivational messages in these threads x Week 3 run 1 completed in the rain and wind. Was going to give up not long after the warm up, as it was chucking it down, but glad I didn't " When the going gets tough, the tough run like toddlers chasing a pug | |||
"Ill be running tomorrow. Rest of the week will depend on work though as i have 4x 16 hours days ![]() 16 hour days??? That’s awful! | |||
"I'm in. I've started my week 3 and it's tough, but then so were the others. There's nobody more like a couch than me, I went into DFS last week and someone in a shiny suit and a tie with a massive knot tried to sell me. However if I can do it, you can too. Whats week 3 look like? Walk 5 mins Run 90 seconds Walk Run THREE MINS (are they insane?!) Walk Run 90 secs Walk Run three mins again (WTAF?!) Walk for five mins. Not a chance of me running for 3 minutes yet ![]() There wasn’t a chance of me doing it two weeks ago. It doesn’t matter what you’re doing as long as you’re moving around more. | |||
"Didn't run during week 2 but made up for it by eating more crap than usual... ![]() You’ve done a selfless thing removing some junk food from the world. ![]() | |||
"This week I’m only working four days (was only meant to be three but has the big boss coming in Tuesday so have to be there for that). Ads and I are off to the flicks tomorrow night so I’ll bus it there and then walk back (just under two miles), Tuesday I’ve got to be in work for 8 so I’ll orobably walk (1.8 miles) and then bus it home, weds I’ll walk one way and then bus it home another not sure on the combination yet, Thursday we are off to eurekas then to see my son and walk up to the pub so probably get in another couple of miles, then it’s the weekend probably fit another 4 miles in, I will definitely break this week!! Thinking about maybe signing up for some kind of fun run thing where you can walk later in the year as I have majorly surprised myself this week. I even walked the kids to the bus stop today and that’s over a mile away with no complaints and back again and I felt fine! Geeky x" You’re really racking up the miles. That’s so impressive. I bet the fresh air is a massive boost too. | |||
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"I'm swimming in the morning when i finish then hopefully run tomorrow tea time ![]() ![]() ![]() Doesn’t matter where you are. You’re doing it and that’s what counts. Good luck with week two. | |||
"I'm swimming in the morning when i finish then hopefully run tomorrow tea time ![]() ![]() ![]() That’s great actually so anyone who has started late can still cross the finishing line together. Hope you’re still on the up. | |||
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"I have had the weekend off running, so back on it today with the run home from work, week 4 day 3 for me today" Ooooo - week four! How scary is it? I’ve not let myself look ahead! | |||
"Thanks again to everyone for the motivational messages in these threads x Week 3 run 1 completed in the rain and wind. Was going to give up not long after the warm up, as it was chucking it down, but glad I didn't " You star! How did you find it? A big step up or ok? | |||
"I have had the weekend off running, so back on it today with the run home from work, week 4 day 3 for me today Ooooo - week four! How scary is it? I’ve not let myself look ahead! " It's ok, week 5 looks bad lol | |||
"PS -Geeky - what are you seeing at the cinema? " We’re going to see the greatest showman Ads | |||
"I didn't get to do any running last week but I did manage to achieve my target of over 60 minutes walking / 6000 steps per day...apart from Friday but I had a mmmmfff in the morning so that offsets it ![]() That’s amazing re the walking - fantastic! But let’s not pretend that the walking is more interesting that the enormous orgy! OMG! I think you captured the spirit of the Crap Runners’ Club in abandoning exercise for sex. Nice work! | |||
"I have had the weekend off running, so back on it today with the run home from work, week 4 day 3 for me today Ooooo - week four! How scary is it? I’ve not let myself look ahead! It's ok, week 5 looks bad lol" Oh god... | |||
"PS -Geeky - what are you seeing at the cinema? We’re going to see the greatest showman Ads" I’ve heard that’s really, really good. | |||
"I didn't get to do any running last week but I did manage to achieve my target of over 60 minutes walking / 6000 steps per day...apart from Friday but I had a mmmmfff in the morning so that offsets it ![]() Is that our ultimate goal then - 5K running followed by a FCRC orgy? #HasSexLikeACrippleFuckingAPug | |||
"I didn't get to do any running last week but I did manage to achieve my target of over 60 minutes walking / 6000 steps per day...apart from Friday but I had a mmmmfff in the morning so that offsets it ![]() “You do stuff to me while I lay here and cough up phlegm” | |||
"I didn't get to do any running last week but I did manage to achieve my target of over 60 minutes walking / 6000 steps per day...apart from Friday but I had a mmmmfff in the morning so that offsets it ![]() That was yesterday ![]() | |||
"I didn't get to do any running last week but I did manage to achieve my target of over 60 minutes walking / 6000 steps per day...apart from Friday but I had a mmmmfff in the morning so that offsets it ![]() It was hard work but some bugger had to do it ![]() | |||
"Ill be running tomorrow. Rest of the week will depend on work though as i have 4x 16 hours days ![]() I have the weekend off for a dance event, so ended up working both jobs every day. | |||
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"Thanks again to everyone for the motivational messages in these threads x Week 3 run 1 completed in the rain and wind. Was going to give up not long after the warm up, as it was chucking it down, but glad I didn't " I haven’t run in the rain before, what’s it like? | |||
"Thanks again to everyone for the motivational messages in these threads x Week 3 run 1 completed in the rain and wind. Was going to give up not long after the warm up, as it was chucking it down, but glad I didn't I haven’t run in the rain before, what’s it like?" Wet...a bit like when you meet a gusher. | |||
"Thanks again to everyone for the motivational messages in these threads x Week 3 run 1 completed in the rain and wind. Was going to give up not long after the warm up, as it was chucking it down, but glad I didn't I haven’t run in the rain before, what’s it like? Wet...a bit like when you meet a gusher." Running in the rain is a pleasure, if you're a man though put plasters over your nipples or cry in pain later ![]() | |||
"I didn't get to do any running last week but I did manage to achieve my target of over 60 minutes walking / 6000 steps per day...apart from Friday but I had a mmmmfff in the morning so that offsets it ![]() ![]() It’s so romantic when you are laying there dying and spread your legs going ‘come on then’...tried it on Ads once, he wasn’t having any of it lol. | |||
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"Another 2 miles done, cut my time down by 30 seconds today but i struggled from the onset. knew when i struggled with the 1st minute jogging it was going to be a challenging one to keep going and not say f**k it ![]() But you didn’t (day f**k it) and that’s a triumph worth celebrating. | |||
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"I am thinking about signing up for the gnr to give me something to aim for" Is the GNR a half marathon only? Whats a half marathon like? Apart from the obvious....a drag after the 60 minute mark | |||
"I am thinking about signing up for the gnr to give me something to aim for Is the GNR a half marathon only? Whats a half marathon like? Apart from the obvious....a drag after the 60 minute mark" Yeah half marathon only, and I have no idea never attempted 1 before lol | |||
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"Can anyone advise me please?, i started this programme in summer, got to week 7. Meaning i went from being able to run barely 30 seconds at a time to running 25 mins without stopping and im very unfit! I stopped in september when i came back to uni. Should i start from the beggining again? " Impossible to say without knowing how fit you are now. I would advise starting with week 1 day 1, and if that is too easy, try week 2 day 1 next time. Based on those 2 runs, and your recall of how you felt doing it last time, pick a level you feel would be tough but doable, and start from there. Good luck! | |||
"Im on a week off due to snowboarding ![]() No excuse, perfect environment for hill repeats?? | |||
"Can anyone advise me please?, i started this programme in summer, got to week 7. Meaning i went from being able to run barely 30 seconds at a time to running 25 mins without stopping and im very unfit! I stopped in september when i came back to uni. Should i start from the beggining again? " I wouldnt if i was you, you know you're capable of running without stopping so plan a route out thats about 5km then run it until you stop, walk a bit then do whatever it takes to finish the 5km. Have a day or so rest and go out again with the intention of beating your previous effort. Wont take long until your back to your old level | |||
"Can anyone advise me please?, i started this programme in summer, got to week 7. Meaning i went from being able to run barely 30 seconds at a time to running 25 mins without stopping and im very unfit! I stopped in september when i came back to uni. Should i start from the beggining again? Impossible to say without knowing how fit you are now. I would advise starting with week 1 day 1, and if that is too easy, try week 2 day 1 next time. Based on those 2 runs, and your recall of how you felt doing it last time, pick a level you feel would be tough but doable, and start from there. Good luck!" Im hoping not too unfit. Ive lost over a stone since then and still losing so i hope its not as hard to get back into it. Thank you ![]() | |||
"Can anyone advise me please?, i started this programme in summer, got to week 7. Meaning i went from being able to run barely 30 seconds at a time to running 25 mins without stopping and im very unfit! I stopped in september when i came back to uni. Should i start from the beggining again? Impossible to say without knowing how fit you are now. I would advise starting with week 1 day 1, and if that is too easy, try week 2 day 1 next time. Based on those 2 runs, and your recall of how you felt doing it last time, pick a level you feel would be tough but doable, and start from there. Good luck!" Yes this. I used to run marathons but I’ve started at the beginning too. Better safe than sorry. | |||
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"Can anyone advise me please?, i started this programme in summer, got to week 7. Meaning i went from being able to run barely 30 seconds at a time to running 25 mins without stopping and im very unfit! I stopped in september when i came back to uni. Should i start from the beggining again? Impossible to say without knowing how fit you are now. I would advise starting with week 1 day 1, and if that is too easy, try week 2 day 1 next time. Based on those 2 runs, and your recall of how you felt doing it last time, pick a level you feel would be tough but doable, and start from there. Good luck! Im hoping not too unfit. Ive lost over a stone since then and still losing so i hope its not as hard to get back into it. Thank you ![]() Well done on the weight loss, I can tell you from experience that it makes a hell of a difference when those excess pounds start to drop off ![]() | |||
"Great efforts everyone. We are 6 weeks away from running our first marathon and struggling with the long runs x" I've been there, I know how tough those last few weeks are before you can taper. Stick with it, you'll really feel the benefits of these next 3 weeks when it gets to race day x | |||
"Well that was a bit of a cock up and not in a nice way ![]() ![]() Well done, great to see that you're seeing improvements x | |||
"Can anyone advise me please?, i started this programme in summer, got to week 7. Meaning i went from being able to run barely 30 seconds at a time to running 25 mins without stopping and im very unfit! I stopped in september when i came back to uni. Should i start from the beggining again? " If you got week seven you could try starting at week 3 or 4, but a better idea would be do w1r1. If that’s easy go straight to w2r1, then w3r1 until it isn’t so easy. Then carry on as normal, every other day of course. | |||
"Whats a half marathon like? " HM is my favourite distance. Far enough to be challenging, but without the three month of training needed to do a marathon. Think of it as 4 parkruns and a victory lap. Going from 0 to 5k is really hard. 5k to 10k is difficult. 10k to half marathon is a little easier. | |||
"Im on a week off due to snowboarding ![]() I'm not sure what a hill repeat is... | |||
"Im on a week off due to snowboarding ![]() Run up Walk down Repeat Until you puke ![]() | |||
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"Im on a week off due to snowboarding ![]() ![]() The mountains here are quite big... don't think I could even do one in over a metre deep of snow ![]() | |||
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"Advice if possible Is it better to stick to one method or try different ones to see what suits better. Ive been doing 1 minute jogging and 2-3 minutes walking. But jogging kills me. Would it be better to stick to this and increase jog/decrease walk time or try maybe jog 30 seconds - walk 30 seconds and increase the jogging slowly from there. So many things going on in my head ![]() Download the app and follow it ![]() | |||
"Advice if possible Is it better to stick to one method or try different ones to see what suits better. Ive been doing 1 minute jogging and 2-3 minutes walking. But jogging kills me. Would it be better to stick to this and increase jog/decrease walk time or try maybe jog 30 seconds - walk 30 seconds and increase the jogging slowly from there. So many things going on in my head ![]() We're all an experiment of one, you need to find what works for you. Sounds like you might be better off with a shorter jogging period for now, something which you can achieve with a bit of effort, but doesn't leave you doubled over. Once you get comfortable with that then slowly increase the jogging time. Persistence will pay dividends, stick with it! x | |||
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"I’ve done another run from Week 3 tonight, woo hoo ![]() ![]() | |||
"Im on a week off due to snowboarding ![]() ![]() ![]() What sort of defeatist attitude is that! ![]() ![]() | |||
"Advice if possible Is it better to stick to one method or try different ones to see what suits better. Ive been doing 1 minute jogging and 2-3 minutes walking. But jogging kills me. Would it be better to stick to this and increase jog/decrease walk time or try maybe jog 30 seconds - walk 30 seconds and increase the jogging slowly from there. So many things going on in my head ![]() I’ve heard of people doing slow walking in the walking bits and fast walking in the jogging bits. Or jog so very very slowly that it’s almost imperceptible. As if you’re doing a who-can-jog-the-slowest competition. For me, following a couch to 5k app, helped me think that it must be doable because the app said it was. Don’t lose heart! I’ll repost a link to something sent by MrAlleycat who knows about this stuff. | |||
"Advice if possible Is it better to stick to one method or try different ones to see what suits better. Ive been doing 1 minute jogging and 2-3 minutes walking. But jogging kills me. Would it be better to stick to this and increase jog/decrease walk time or try maybe jog 30 seconds - walk 30 seconds and increase the jogging slowly from there. So many things going on in my head ![]() Here you go. It emphasises that very slow and steady it the absolute best way. So bollocks to what stage everyone else is on. You’re out there doing exercise and that’s a load more than most people are doing. Remember - this is the Crap Runners’ Club. We want the people who hate running and have no natural flare for exercise! People like me! You’re doing bloody brilliantly you know. X https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/the-walkrun-program-2-0-run-for-60-minutes-straight-in-13-weeks/ | |||
"Advice if possible Is it better to stick to one method or try different ones to see what suits better. Ive been doing 1 minute jogging and 2-3 minutes walking. But jogging kills me. Would it be better to stick to this and increase jog/decrease walk time or try maybe jog 30 seconds - walk 30 seconds and increase the jogging slowly from there. So many things going on in my head ![]() I can see theres progress as i went from quick walking to slow jogging for a minute. Takes me at least 2.30 to be able to breathe properly again as i tried decreasing walk time but couldnt jog again for any length of time. Just thinking if i maybe decrease jog time and walk time both to 30 seconds (yet to try it out) i may be able to breathe but also jogging for more time overall. But i dont know if doing that would be sending my progress backwards rather than forwards. Not losing heart though. Just theories going through my head | |||
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"Is it too late to join in?.." Never to late to join FCRC | |||
"Is it too late to join in?.." It’s never too late! | |||
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"Im on a week off due to snowboarding ![]() Lucky you! Are you any good? | |||
"Great efforts everyone. We are 6 weeks away from running our first marathon and struggling with the long runs x" Wow. How far can you go? | |||
"Well that was a bit of a cock up and not in a nice way ![]() ![]() Ha ha ha. Poor you! But amazing you managed it! | |||
"I’ve done another run from Week 3 tonight, woo hoo ![]() That’s so cool! Well done. Week four beckons with a glint in its eye... | |||
"Went with the club tonight week 2 day 1 quite enjoyed it when it was done ![]() It must be quite motivating doing it with other people. Are they competitive or quite relaxed? | |||
"Advice if possible Is it better to stick to one method or try different ones to see what suits better. Ive been doing 1 minute jogging and 2-3 minutes walking. But jogging kills me. Would it be better to stick to this and increase jog/decrease walk time or try maybe jog 30 seconds - walk 30 seconds and increase the jogging slowly from there. So many things going on in my head ![]() The fact there’s progress it great. Maybe you’re just needing small increments. As long as you’re out there and getting your heart rate up a bit you’ll get fitter over time. | |||
"Injury bench update. Hamstring improving but zapped out with some nasty viral thing making me energyless ffs" Oh Harry! Hope you feel much better soon. We’ll get you running with us as soon as you’re better! | |||
"Went for another run tonight,goin to try and get into a regime of this,alternate days,we'll see ![]() That’s a great idea. Are you following a plan or doing it yourself? | |||
"Is it too late to join in?.." You’re very welcome indeed. Are you new to all this or getting back into it? Let us know how you get on and feel free to cheer on the rest of us when we succeed and take the piss when it all goes wrong. ![]() | |||
"Im on a week off due to snowboarding ![]() I can get down the mountain without harming myself if that's what you mean lol. And goodtimes888; I shall do my best with the apres ![]() | |||
"Im on a week off due to snowboarding ![]() ![]() Sounds terrifying. ![]() | |||
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"Must run, must run, must run..." Ran to the kitchen does that count ![]() | |||
"Couple of days off for me, got some tendonitis going on in my ankle so need to rest it" Ooooo. I want that! How do I get that??? ![]() | |||
"Can I join. I’m training for a half marathon in May. Got quite a bit of work to do. " Absolutely! You’re very welcome. How’s the training going? | |||
"Must run, must run, must run... Ran to the kitchen does that count ![]() Wow - that’s a tough day! What time does the second shift finish? | |||
"Must run, must run, must run... Ran to the kitchen does that count ![]() 11pm if i can get out on time (rarely happens). Finished an hour early from my first though so best make use of it | |||
"Im on a week off due to snowboarding ![]() ![]() ![]() I'm in Bulgaria at the moment. ![]() | |||
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"2 miles in 26.41 using the 30:30 second theory. Only a couple of times i walked for a minute ![]() Good effort, tweaking running programmes can be fun when it works...and when it doesn’t, tweak something else...as long as it’s a nipple rather than a calf muscle ![]() | |||
"Can I join. I’m training for a half marathon in May. Got quite a bit of work to do. Absolutely! You’re very welcome. How’s the training going? " It’s started slowely but hopefully will start to ramp up soon | |||
"2 miles in 26.41 using the 30:30 second theory. Only a couple of times i walked for a minute ![]() ![]() I appear to of missed the fun bit. When does that start or is it when nipples get tweaked? ![]() | |||
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"Went tonight 2 minute walking warm up and get this 25 yes 25 minutes of running then a 2 minute walking warm down I’m chuffed with that ![]() ![]() Thats fantastic well done | |||
"Went tonight 2 minute walking warm up and get this 25 yes 25 minutes of running then a 2 minute walking warm down I’m chuffed with that ![]() ![]() Thank you we have a 10k charity run here in oxford in may I think I will sign up for it ![]() | |||
"Went tonight 2 minute walking warm up and get this 25 yes 25 minutes of running then a 2 minute walking warm down I’m chuffed with that ![]() ![]() Well done to you also ![]() | |||
"Went tonight 2 minute walking warm up and get this 25 yes 25 minutes of running then a 2 minute walking warm down I’m chuffed with that ![]() ![]() ![]() Go for it sounds like you'll be more than ready for it. I've signed up for 5km colour obstacle run later in the year. Hoping i'll be ready for that | |||
"Went tonight 2 minute walking warm up and get this 25 yes 25 minutes of running then a 2 minute walking warm down I’m chuffed with that ![]() ![]() ![]() Good for you and you will be ready for it ![]() | |||
"Injury bench update. Hamstring improving but zapped out with some nasty viral thing making me energyless ffs Oh Harry! Hope you feel much better soon. We’ll get you running with us as soon as you’re better! " Thanks - just to rub it in whilst cycling up Forehill tonight what was clearly the unfit newbie section of the local running club all came running past me at a great rate of knots and off into the distance ![]() | |||
"Injury bench update. Hamstring improving but zapped out with some nasty viral thing making me energyless ffs Oh Harry! Hope you feel much better soon. We’ll get you running with us as soon as you’re better! Thanks - just to rub it in whilst cycling up Forehill tonight what was clearly the unfit newbie section of the local running club all came running past me at a great rate of knots and off into the distance ![]() Give your body time to rest and recover. Hope you feel better soon | |||
"Went for another run tonight,goin to try and get into a regime of this,alternate days,we'll see ![]() Doin it off me own back,whats the plan? ![]() | |||
"Went for another run tonight,goin to try and get into a regime of this,alternate days,we'll see ![]() ![]() Most are doing variations of the c25k plan. | |||
"Went for another run tonight,goin to try and get into a regime of this,alternate days,we'll see ![]() ![]() Just checked that out,thanks,is it the NHS one? Anyone got any recommendations for a cheap GPS running watch? ![]() | |||
"Went for another run tonight,goin to try and get into a regime of this,alternate days,we'll see ![]() ![]() ![]() People are using different ones, plenty variations come up if you search. Cant help with gps watches though technology is not my strong point ![]() | |||
"Went for another run tonight,goin to try and get into a regime of this,alternate days,we'll see ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I'll have to check out Currys and Decathlon again,really want to know how far I have actually been running,its probably not as far as I think,feels it though. | |||
"Went for another run tonight,goin to try and get into a regime of this,alternate days,we'll see ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I just use my fitbit app to find out distsnce and time | |||
"Went for another run tonight,goin to try and get into a regime of this,alternate days,we'll see ![]() ![]() ![]() You can buy a good selection of watches but if it's only a part time hobby that can prove expensive, there are a load of free smartphone apps you can use, I use starva someone else is using map my run, maybe download 1 of them until you are really in to running and then buy a watch | |||
"Went for another run tonight,goin to try and get into a regime of this,alternate days,we'll see ![]() ![]() ![]() Strava sorry | |||
"Went for another run tonight,goin to try and get into a regime of this,alternate days,we'll see ![]() ![]() ![]() Every time that autocorrect kicks in I remember my diet and immediately get hungry - STOP IT - these moobs MUST go!!!! ![]() | |||
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"Week 3 run 2 completed this morning, done it in my best distance and time yet. Not as good as some folk on here, but I'm chuffed with myself ![]() Don’t worry about everyone else it’s all about progress well done ![]() | |||
"Week 3 run 2 completed this morning, done it in my best distance and time yet. Not as good as some folk on here, but I'm chuffed with myself ![]() You are only competing with yourself. Others have different histories, bodies, physiologies...everyone can win at running! And well done, you are right on track with respect to the original purpose of this group. #RunsLikeAToddlerChasingAPug | |||
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"Maybe everyone can get together for a park run. ![]() Would love this when the time comes...might need a few strategically organised parkruns...and then the coaches can get their blow jobs afterwards ![]() | |||
"Maybe everyone can get together for a park run. ![]() ![]() And the ladies who have provided motivation get................. | |||
"Maybe everyone can get together for a park run. ![]() ![]() Lots of attention...with various body parts that aren’t worn out by running 5K | |||
"Week 2 run 2 done, a bit harder on my legs and breathing but I think its because I ran yesterday, bit difficult to get 3 runs in on 4 days but I'm not running tomorrow" Well done. You’re ticking them off! | |||
"2 miles in 26.41 using the 30:30 second theory. Only a couple of times i walked for a minute ![]() That’s absolutely brilliant! Sounds like the right system for you. | |||
"Enjoy doing mud runs ,though missing out on this month's tough guy due to knackered knee. Back softly softly at spin class and mountain biking " I’m not sure that “enjoy” and “mud” and “run” belong in the same sentence. How’s spin class? That’s bikes isn’t it? | |||
"Can I join. I’m training for a half marathon in May. Got quite a bit of work to do. Absolutely! You’re very welcome. How’s the training going? It’s started slowely but hopefully will start to ramp up soon" That’s fine. Most of us are starting gently. Let us know how you get on. | |||
"Maybe everyone can get together for a park run. ![]() ![]() Deal ![]() | |||
"Injury bench update. Hamstring improving but zapped out with some nasty viral thing making me energyless ffs Oh Harry! Hope you feel much better soon. We’ll get you running with us as soon as you’re better! Thanks - just to rub it in whilst cycling up Forehill tonight what was clearly the unfit newbie section of the local running club all came running past me at a great rate of knots and off into the distance ![]() You can always be the Fab Crap Runners’ Club mascot. We’ll get you a costume (it’ll be dignified. Definitely). | |||
"Injury bench update. Hamstring improving but zapped out with some nasty viral thing making me energyless ffs Oh Harry! Hope you feel much better soon. We’ll get you running with us as soon as you’re better! Thanks - just to rub it in whilst cycling up Forehill tonight what was clearly the unfit newbie section of the local running club all came running past me at a great rate of knots and off into the distance ![]() Suggestions welcome...a Pug costume? | |||
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"I’m loving this and I love to run. Trying to get my 5k time down below 24 mins. Park run and community is a massive help here for advice and support " Yes, parkrun is great, especially for new runners who fancy entering a 'proper' race, but might be feeling a bit nervous or intimidated at the thought of being out there with 'proper' runners. Park run is nothing like that, it is very welcoming to new/slow runners and walkers, it's whole ethos is based on inclusivity and providing an opportunity for everyone to get out there and give it a go. If you fancy a more organised run, but are worried about taking the plunge, then parkrun is definitely for you! ![]() | |||
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"Uh oh! I've accidentally registered to run in a sponsored run. My other-half was registered for the race but was standing on the back of the settee last night hanging something up, fell off and it now laid up for six to eight weeks. So the place in the race has been passed to me. Oh god! It's on 18 March. 5km. Uh oh! " Don't panic mr mannering! You've got over 4 weeks, you can get in shape and give it a good go. Run when you can, walk if you can't, you'll be fine with that distance. And it will focus your mind on your training ![]() | |||
"Uh oh! I've accidentally registered to run in a sponsored run. My other-half was registered for the race but was standing on the back of the settee last night hanging something up, fell off and it now laid up for six to eight weeks. So the place in the race has been passed to me. Oh god! It's on 18 March. 5km. Uh oh! Don't panic mr mannering! You've got over 4 weeks, you can get in shape and give it a good go. Run when you can, walk if you can't, you'll be fine with that distance. And it will focus your mind on your training ![]() I make that about 8 weeks? | |||
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"Uh oh! I've accidentally registered to run in a sponsored run. My other-half was registered for the race but was standing on the back of the settee last night hanging something up, fell off and it now laid up for six to eight weeks. So the place in the race has been passed to me. Oh god! It's on 18 March. 5km. Uh oh! Don't panic mr mannering! You've got over 4 weeks, you can get in shape and give it a good go. Run when you can, walk if you can't, you'll be fine with that distance. And it will focus your mind on your training ![]() I could definitely die (of shame if nothing else). ![]() | |||
"Oh my god I am so ill I can't breathe and have temperature no running for me" Oh no!!! Bed for you. x | |||
"Uh oh! I've accidentally registered to run in a sponsored run. My other-half was registered for the race but was standing on the back of the settee last night hanging something up, fell off and it now laid up for six to eight weeks. So the place in the race has been passed to me. Oh god! It's on 18 March. 5km. Uh oh! Don't panic mr mannering! You've got over 4 weeks, you can get in shape and give it a good go. Run when you can, walk if you can't, you'll be fine with that distance. And it will focus your mind on your training ![]() Of course it is. Doh! In which case you should be fit enough to sprint round by then, never mind jog! ![]() | |||
"Enjoy doing mud runs ,though missing out on this month's tough guy due to knackered knee. Back softly softly at spin class and mountain biking I’m not sure that “enjoy” and “mud” and “run” belong in the same sentence. How’s spin class? That’s bikes isn’t it? " Spin class .yes .it's cycling to music ,but it's so much more Yea mud runs are great fun except when you get injured | |||
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"Keep finding excuses not to get out and run this week, running out of excuses though " Stop searching for excuses and ho out then. The hardest part is getting out the door and starting | |||
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"Keep finding excuses not to get out and run this week, running out of excuses though " As said, just put your trainers on and do it. Doesn’t matter that it’s too cold, dark, windy or you’ve got a bone in your leg. You definitely won’t succeed if you don’t start, but when you do it you’ll be really pleased! And exhausted too, but that will pass | |||
"Keep finding excuses not to get out and run this week, running out of excuses though " We've all been there, but you know you'll feel better once you've done it! | |||
"I’m loving this and I love to run. Trying to get my 5k time down below 24 mins. Park run and community is a massive help here for advice and support Yes, parkrun is great, especially for new runners who fancy entering a 'proper' race, but might be feeling a bit nervous or intimidated at the thought of being out there with 'proper' runners. Park run is nothing like that, it is very welcoming to new/slow runners and walkers, it's whole ethos is based on inclusivity and providing an opportunity for everyone to get out there and give it a go. If you fancy a more organised run, but are worried about taking the plunge, then parkrun is definitely for you! ![]() I’m doing my 3rd great south run in October. 10 miles around Portsmouth if anyone is free to join | |||
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"Keep finding excuses not to get out and run this week, running out of excuses though We've all been there, but you know you'll feel better once you've done it! " I know i'm a bit stiff still, from football last night that is so decided i'm out tomorrow 5km on fresh legs and hopefully start working towards my best time | |||
"Keep finding excuses not to get out and run this week, running out of excuses though " I did metafit Sunday and ran and got a spanking so was sore Monday. Yesterday was still sore and bloody cold so I rested but knowing that today I had to get out in order to do my 3 per week with rest days. Hat n hoody on I ran like that toddler, chased that pug like my life depended on it. New week so harder didn't get as far or as fast but it doesn't matter I did it ![]() | |||
"Hi all, I just wanted to put here that I’m now a seasoned runner and I believe if I can do it anyone can. It’s not about going as fast or as far as others . It’s just doing what you can and when you can. Life is about making yourself a better person and making you happy not anyone else. I have severe anxiety and depression from my army days and other life issues but running has saved my life. When I feel down n worthless trainers go on and I go out. It’s my therapy and I’m here for anyone who wants to chat" That’s great, a real change that’s impossible to get through pills | |||
"Keep finding excuses not to get out and run this week, running out of excuses though As said, just put your trainers on and do it. Doesn’t matter that it’s too cold, dark, windy or you’ve got a bone in your leg. You definitely won’t succeed if you don’t start, but when you do it you’ll be really pleased! And exhausted too, but that will pass" I totally agree....i try not to think about it but just put my joggers on then I'm straight out....its 30 mins of the day but then its done and yes you do feel pleased, pleased you went further, it didn't hurt as much, you recover quicker or just pleased you finished it lol | |||
"Hi all, I just wanted to put here that I’m now a seasoned runner and I believe if I can do it anyone can. It’s not about going as fast or as far as others . It’s just doing what you can and when you can. Life is about making yourself a better person and making you happy not anyone else. I have severe anxiety and depression from my army days and other life issues but running has saved my life. When I feel down n worthless trainers go on and I go out. It’s my therapy and I’m here for anyone who wants to chat That’s great, a real change that’s impossible to get through pills" I used to work with a biochemist who said that “exercise is a magic pill”...helps you physically and mentally. I agree...it kept my depression at bay for years, and gave me a very nice bottom (allegedly). Shame about the moobs ![]() | |||
"Hi all, I just wanted to put here that I’m now a seasoned runner and I believe if I can do it anyone can. It’s not about going as fast or as far as others . It’s just doing what you can and when you can. Life is about making yourself a better person and making you happy not anyone else. I have severe anxiety and depression from my army days and other life issues but running has saved my life. When I feel down n worthless trainers go on and I go out. It’s my therapy and I’m here for anyone who wants to chat That’s great, a real change that’s impossible to get through pills I used to work with a biochemist who said that “exercise is a magic pill”...helps you physically and mentally. I agree...it kept my depression at bay for years, and gave me a very nice bottom (allegedly). Shame about the moobs ![]() It is amazing | |||
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"Hi all, I just wanted to put here that I’m now a seasoned runner and I believe if I can do it anyone can. It’s not about going as fast or as far as others . It’s just doing what you can and when you can. Life is about making yourself a better person and making you happy not anyone else. I have severe anxiety and depression from my army days and other life issues but running has saved my life. When I feel down n worthless trainers go on and I go out. It’s my therapy and I’m here for anyone who wants to chat" Thank you for being so open about this. It’s to your credit that you’ve found something that works for you. I’m really glad you’re on the thread. | |||
"Keep finding excuses not to get out and run this week, running out of excuses though We've all been there, but you know you'll feel better once you've done it! I know i'm a bit stiff still, from football last night that is so decided i'm out tomorrow 5km on fresh legs and hopefully start working towards my best time" I’m going out to run tomorrow too. | |||
"Keep finding excuses not to get out and run this week, running out of excuses though I did metafit Sunday and ran and got a spanking so was sore Monday. Yesterday was still sore and bloody cold so I rested but knowing that today I had to get out in order to do my 3 per week with rest days. Hat n hoody on I ran like that toddler, chased that pug like my life depended on it. New week so harder didn't get as far or as fast but it doesn't matter I did it ![]() You ran in the club style. You’re right to be proud!!! X | |||
"I would be up for a park run if anyone fancies joining me in oxford?" It’s a little far for me but “Twat” (I feel awful calling you that!) was talking about trying to coordinate a few Park Runs get togethers in the later weeks of the Fab Crap Runners’ Club. | |||
"I would be up for a park run if anyone fancies joining me in oxford? It’s a little far for me but “Twat” (I feel awful calling you that!) was talking about trying to coordinate a few Park Runs get togethers in the later weeks of the Fab Crap Runners’ Club. " Yep, will start a parallel thread in the next week or two, so watch out for it! And I’m completely comfortable in my mooby twatiness as a fugly fabber not a fugly fuggle! | |||
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"Hi all, I just wanted to put here that I’m now a seasoned runner and I believe if I can do it anyone can. It’s not about going as fast or as far as others . It’s just doing what you can and when you can. Life is about making yourself a better person and making you happy not anyone else. I have severe anxiety and depression from my army days and other life issues but running has saved my life. When I feel down n worthless trainers go on and I go out. It’s my therapy and I’m here for anyone who wants to chat Thank you for being so open about this. It’s to your credit that you’ve found something that works for you. I’m really glad you’re on the thread. " Thank you | |||
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"Injury bench update. Hamstring improving but zapped out with some nasty viral thing making me energyless ffs Oh Harry! Hope you feel much better soon. We’ll get you running with us as soon as you’re better! Thanks - just to rub it in whilst cycling up Forehill tonight what was clearly the unfit newbie section of the local running club all came running past me at a great rate of knots and off into the distance ![]() Thanks x x x | |||