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Fab Crap Runners’ Club WEEK SEVEN (12-18 Feb) PART TWO!!!
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STOP PRESS...STOP PRESS...STOP PRESS... STOP PRESS... STOP PRESS... STOP PRESS
FAB CRAP RUNNERS' CLUB SOCIAL!!!!!!!
I am beyond excited to announce a Fab Crap Runners' Club social at the end of week nine. After plotting everyone's location on a map (yes, I do need to get a life), and with the help of Twat, I have picked a fairly-central parkrun with a pub/cafe nearby.
Date:
Saturday 3rd March at 9am (meet from 8.30am)
Venue:
Great Denham parkrun http://www.parkrun.org.uk/greatdenham/
Followed by:
Coffee, cake and gossip at about 10am at Brewers' Fayre, Marsh Leys, MK42 7FY
What to do:
Put the date in your diary and register for free with parkrun on the link above. I'll figure out the finer details ASAP.
RSVP:
Please let me know on this thread if you're intending to come along.
But, but, but:
I know - it's bloody terrifying! Running with actual runners at an actual event! But you have options.
(i) I will do the course with the slowest person in our group (and may well be the slowest person come to think of it). If we need to walk the whole thing, that's what we'll do. So no one in our group will be last - the slowest two of us will cross the line together.
(ii) I'll come up with a way of us identifying each other that doesn't "out" us as Fab-folk. I won't carry a giant sign that says "Swingers Assemble Here".
(iii) If you don't want to do the course or you're not ready for it, my other-half will be hobbling around on an ongoing knee-injury at the finishing line and will gladly stand with you and chat away about all sorts of rubbish.
(iv) Or, if you have any sense at all, you'll feign injury and just meet us in the pub afterwards.
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"Next jogs planned for tomorrow and sunday"
Jogging? Never...stumbling maybe, controlled falling, or even staggering...but never jogging. We are toddlers chasing pugs remember...
#CrapRunnersDon’tJogThey RunAlbeitCrappily
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By *lla_maiWoman
over a year ago
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"Next jogs planned for tomorrow and sunday
Jogging? Never...stumbling maybe, controlled falling, or even staggering...but never jogging. We are toddlers chasing pugs remember...
#CrapRunnersDon’tJogThey RunAlbeitCrappily
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More like stumbling, crawling and dragging myself along to be fair   |
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In a moment of friendliness, I’ve sent friend requests to all you lovely folk. Feel free to accept if you like to (I’d love to see you in my updates) or ignore if you prefer (no hard feelings).
A couple of the requests were blocked because of filters. If I haven’t friend requested you but you like to be friends, drop me a request.
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"Not going to make my weekly 5k this Sunday due to having my son and Geeky working so will think of something closer to home for Sunday
Ads
Ads - are you and Geeky free for the social? "
Sadly no, we don’t very often get free weekends, with next weekend and the wedding weekend being the only acceptions, also we don’t have any transport at the moment lol.
We would love to have come though, we would love to meet people from the forums.
Geeky x |
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"Not going to make my weekly 5k this Sunday due to having my son and Geeky working so will think of something closer to home for Sunday
Ads
Ads - are you and Geeky free for the social?
Sadly no, we don’t very often get free weekends, with next weekend and the wedding weekend being the only acceptions, also we don’t have any transport at the moment lol.
We would love to have come though, we would love to meet people from the forums.
Geeky x"
Same, would love to be meet you crazy Pug chasers, but weekends are off limits as well  Ads and Geeky, if another date is organised and you need a lift just ask x |
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"Not going to make my weekly 5k this Sunday due to having my son and Geeky working so will think of something closer to home for Sunday
Ads
Ads - are you and Geeky free for the social?
Sadly no, we don’t very often get free weekends, with next weekend and the wedding weekend being the only acceptions, also we don’t have any transport at the moment lol.
We would love to have come though, we would love to meet people from the forums.
Geeky x
Same, would love to be meet you crazy Pug chasers, but weekends are off limits as well Ads and Geeky, if another date is organised and you need a lift just ask x"
Sounds like an evening social is required at some point... |
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"Not going to make my weekly 5k this Sunday due to having my son and Geeky working so will think of something closer to home for Sunday
Ads
Ads - are you and Geeky free for the social?
Sadly no, we don’t very often get free weekends, with next weekend and the wedding weekend being the only acceptions, also we don’t have any transport at the moment lol.
We would love to have come though, we would love to meet people from the forums.
Geeky x
Same, would love to be meet you crazy Pug chasers, but weekends are off limits as well Ads and Geeky, if another date is organised and you need a lift just ask x
Sounds like an evening social is required at some point..."
We don’t have to run do we??? |
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"Not going to make my weekly 5k this Sunday due to having my son and Geeky working so will think of something closer to home for Sunday
Ads
Ads - are you and Geeky free for the social?
Sadly no, we don’t very often get free weekends, with next weekend and the wedding weekend being the only acceptions, also we don’t have any transport at the moment lol.
We would love to have come though, we would love to meet people from the forums.
Geeky x
Same, would love to be meet you crazy Pug chasers, but weekends are off limits as well Ads and Geeky, if another date is organised and you need a lift just ask x
Sounds like an evening social is required at some point...
We don’t have to run do we??? "
I don’t think Geeky will run lol
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"Not going to make my weekly 5k this Sunday due to having my son and Geeky working so will think of something closer to home for Sunday
Ads
Ads - are you and Geeky free for the social?
Sadly no, we don’t very often get free weekends, with next weekend and the wedding weekend being the only acceptions, also we don’t have any transport at the moment lol.
We would love to have come though, we would love to meet people from the forums.
Geeky x
Same, would love to be meet you crazy Pug chasers, but weekends are off limits as well Ads and Geeky, if another date is organised and you need a lift just ask x
Sounds like an evening social is required at some point...
We don’t have to run do we???
I don’t think Geeky will run lol
Ads"
That’s fine. Geeky and I will get the drinks in and talk about you... |
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By *r SxxMan
over a year ago
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I was signed up to do a duathlon a few months ago, its in march and i thought thats plenty of time to train............ yeah thats not happened haha
Not been for a run in 10 years, think i may struggle! |
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I’ve just completed run 3 of this week, 25 minutes. Very relieved because even though I’ve done 25 minutes twice before I failed on Wednesday.
The rain wasn’t a problem but I think the gusty winds were, it’s really difficult to keep a continuous pace up when the wind is going from 15mph to 30 mph and I’m trying to run into it.
Time for rest now, and panting like a dog with his head out of a car window |
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"I’ve just completed run 3 of this week, 25 minutes. Very relieved because even though I’ve done 25 minutes twice before I failed on Wednesday.
The rain wasn’t a problem but I think the gusty winds were, it’s really difficult to keep a continuous pace up when the wind is going from 15mph to 30 mph and I’m trying to run into it.
Time for rest now, and panting like a dog with his head out of a car window "
Good work, running with the wind is never easy! |
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For the record I'm a pretty experienced runner but have joined here to meet like minded people.
I've signed up to do the Edinburgh Half Marathon in May.
I'm considering doing Sofia in October. Well assuming Sofia is agreeable! |
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"I’ve just completed run 3 of this week, 25 minutes. Very relieved because even though I’ve done 25 minutes twice before I failed on Wednesday.
The rain wasn’t a problem but I think the gusty winds were, it’s really difficult to keep a continuous pace up when the wind is going from 15mph to 30 mph and I’m trying to run into it.
Time for rest now, and panting like a dog with his head out of a car window "
Try continuous perceived effort rather continuous pace...this works for terrain (hills, grass, paths) as well as wind. Think of a scale of 1-5 where 1 is very easy and 5 is very hard (ooer) and try to keep at 2 or 3. Running at 4 is achievable for short periods, but if you get to 5 that’s the time to slow down a lot or stop. |
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I stupidly told my personal trainer/evil hell cat that I was struggling with this.
She made me run. A lot. I almost vomited. I definitely cried. I’m never running on her watch again. Sadistic cow.
However tomorrow Imma gonna beat the crap out of week 4. |
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"I’ve just completed run 3 of this week, 25 minutes. Very relieved because even though I’ve done 25 minutes twice before I failed on Wednesday.
The rain wasn’t a problem but I think the gusty winds were, it’s really difficult to keep a continuous pace up when the wind is going from 15mph to 30 mph and I’m trying to run into it.
Time for rest now, and panting like a dog with his head out of a car window
Try continuous perceived effort rather continuous pace...this works for terrain (hills, grass, paths) as well as wind. Think of a scale of 1-5 where 1 is very easy and 5 is very hard (ooer) and try to keep at 2 or 3. Running at 4 is achievable for short periods, but if you get to 5 that’s the time to slow down a lot or stop. "
That sounds sensible and intelligent, just the thing that makes up for the shit guessing I would do otherwise.  |
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"I stupidly told my personal trainer/evil hell cat that I was struggling with this.
She made me run. A lot. I almost vomited. I definitely cried. I’m never running on her watch again. Sadistic cow.
However tomorrow Imma gonna beat the crap out of week 4. "
Excellent news that you’re still alive after a session with the sadist, you are totally going to kick Week 4’s arse |
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"I stupidly told my personal trainer/evil hell cat that I was struggling with this.
She made me run. A lot. I almost vomited. I definitely cried. I’m never running on her watch again. Sadistic cow.
However tomorrow Imma gonna beat the crap out of week 4. "
You are going to do the bloody thing!! What time are you attempting it? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Not going to make my weekly 5k this Sunday due to having my son and Geeky working so will think of something closer to home for Sunday
Ads
Ads - are you and Geeky free for the social?
Sadly no, we don’t very often get free weekends, with next weekend and the wedding weekend being the only acceptions, also we don’t have any transport at the moment lol.
We would love to have come though, we would love to meet people from the forums.
Geeky x
Same, would love to be meet you crazy Pug chasers, but weekends are off limits as well Ads and Geeky, if another date is organised and you need a lift just ask x"
Awe thank you!! With enough notice if it’s my boys weekend their dad is a bit more open to me swapping about. Fingers crossed xx |
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"I have been a bad fab runner this week..... It's the weather's fault, soooo bloody cold.
I hope to resume soon as the lack of running is actually annoying me  "
Yeh be careful in that cold it contributes to joggers nips ouch!!
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"I have been a bad fab runner this week..... It's the weather's fault, soooo bloody cold.
I hope to resume soon as the lack of running is actually annoying me "
Bad Fab Crap Runners is a legitimate splinter group.
It’s ok to have been bad. But get yourself going again. Don’t make me spend my time going through your bins to discover your dodgy secrets, then having to cut letters out of newspaper to spell “Get running or I’ll tell everyone your fetish is smearing yourself in Pot Noodle while wearing rubber gloves”.
The choice is yours... |
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"I ran again Wednesday, and running in the morning, not looking forward to it 25mins
I can't make the social, but should be doing local park run on the 10th march if I'm still living "
Good luck! I know you can do it! Tell us how it goes. |
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MilesAwayGirl has been stuck for a while on week four, but she’s attempting it again today.
MilesAwayGirl - We’re all cheering you on. It only matters that you’re being active and getting your heart rate up. The rest is just arbitrary.
But I’ve got a funny feeling you’re going to smash it! Go reeeeeeeeally slowly. So that old people on Zimmer frames speed by you. And then kick its arse so you never have to be on week four again!
Go for it MilesAwayGirl!!!! |
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"So who is out getting hot and sweaty today? RUNNING you filthy lot!"
Me. Definitely! Been neglecting my own running too much lately, and just had a WTF moment when I stepped on the scales.... 
And when I get back, gonna enter a race, not got nothing in the diary yet for this year and need that to help motivate me.
Not that I'm excluding getting hot and sweaty in other ways later today....... |
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"MilesAwayGirl has been stuck for a while on week four, but she’s attempting it again today.
MilesAwayGirl - We’re all cheering you on. It only matters that you’re being active and getting your heart rate up. The rest is just arbitrary.
But I’ve got a funny feeling you’re going to smash it! Go reeeeeeeeally slowly. So that old people on Zimmer frames speed by you. And then kick its arse so you never have to be on week four again!
Go for it MilesAwayGirl!!!! "
Go girl!!!
#GirlPower |
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"So who is out getting hot and sweaty today? RUNNING you filthy lot!
Me. Definitely! Been neglecting my own running too much lately, and just had a WTF moment when I stepped on the scales....
And when I get back, gonna enter a race, not got nothing in the diary yet for this year and need that to help motivate me.
Not that I'm excluding getting hot and sweaty in other ways later today......."
I saw from your status that you’re child free this weekend you lucky things! I’m gaining two more today bringing the total for the weekend to five. |
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"So who is out getting hot and sweaty today? RUNNING you filthy lot!
Me. Definitely! Been neglecting my own running too much lately, and just had a WTF moment when I stepped on the scales....
And when I get back, gonna enter a race, not got nothing in the diary yet for this year and need that to help motivate me.
Not that I'm excluding getting hot and sweaty in other ways later today.......
I saw from your status that you’re child free this weekend you lucky things! I’m gaining two more today bringing the total for the weekend to five. "
That sounds like 5 too many!
Was only for last night, think they both rolled in about 3am. Think they might both be out again tonight though, fingers crossed! |
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"Must sign up this weekend
Tomorrow night's hot date requires more walking to and from stations.
We’ll be needing a full report on this date, Harry..."
As in strava stats of my walking, the average of the gig attendees, the quality of the gig or the fact I have 3 tickets and am taking 2 women lol. |
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"MilesAwayGirl has been stuck for a while on week four, but she’s attempting it again today.
MilesAwayGirl - We’re all cheering you on. It only matters that you’re being active and getting your heart rate up. The rest is just arbitrary.
But I’ve got a funny feeling you’re going to smash it! Go reeeeeeeeally slowly. So that old people on Zimmer frames speed by you. And then kick its arse so you never have to be on week four again!
Go for it MilesAwayGirl!!!! "
Routing for you over here, you'll smash it out of the park |
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Run - done
Race - entered
Knee - solid
Head - back in the game
Happy days
Spent my run this morning thinking about my running goals, and what I want to achieve. Had something in mind for a while, but this morning I mentally committed to it.
Hence today was week 1 run 1 of a 91 week programme!!
Anyone else looking ahead past the end of c2c and a park run, and wondering about the next challenge? |
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By *lla_maiWoman
over a year ago
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"Run - done
Race - entered
Knee - solid
Head - back in the game
Happy days
Spent my run this morning thinking about my running goals, and what I want to achieve. Had something in mind for a while, but this morning I mentally committed to it.
Hence today was week 1 run 1 of a 91 week programme!!
Anyone else looking ahead past the end of c2c and a park run, and wondering about the next challenge?"
Whats the 91 week programme for? Whats the goal?
I entered a 5k colour obstacle run. Thats my aim for now, hoping for it to be the first of many |
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"So who is out getting hot and sweaty today? RUNNING you filthy lot!
Running no, jogging yes, filthy... Yes
Just done 25 minutes!!!! week 6 completed
OMG! Very, very well done!!!! How was it?! "
Was really good, hated the thought of jogging for 25 minutes non stop. I also didnt like it when an experienced runner went past me, but I did enjoy the view until he disappeared out of sight but I took my time and didn't stop! |
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"MilesAwayGirl has been stuck for a while on week four, but she’s attempting it again today.
MilesAwayGirl - We’re all cheering you on. It only matters that you’re being active and getting your heart rate up. The rest is just arbitrary.
But I’ve got a funny feeling you’re going to smash it! Go reeeeeeeeally slowly. So that old people on Zimmer frames speed by you. And then kick its arse so you never have to be on week four again!
Go for it MilesAwayGirl!!!! "
Go girl, go girl, you can do it |
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"Run - done
Race - entered
Knee - solid
Head - back in the game
Happy days
Spent my run this morning thinking about my running goals, and what I want to achieve. Had something in mind for a while, but this morning I mentally committed to it.
Hence today was week 1 run 1 of a 91 week programme!!
Anyone else looking ahead past the end of c2c and a park run, and wondering about the next challenge?"
That's brilliant! What race have you chosen?
I'm doing the 5k Race for Life in the summer. I've been wanting to do it for years, but I knew I would struggle and didn't want the embrassment , but I have confidence I can get do it now, thanks to you lovely people  |
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Never done one of those colour runs though have seen them, look like a lot of fun if you don't mind the washing afterwards!
And never ever be embarrassed about getting out there and giving it a go. As the old cliche goes, you're still lapping everyone on the couch
I've been last in races before, and you always get a massive amount of encouragement and support from the marshalls and volunteers, don't be discouraged because you think you're "Not good enough" these events ate very inclusive and are particularly aimed at beginners and slower runners. So no excuses, get out there and Run!
My goals - a series of races over the course of 2019. I've done them all before over a few years, but never all in the same year, so want to challenge myself to try and do that.
Won't be easy, but then where's the fun of a challenge that takes no effort! |
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"Must sign up this weekend
Tomorrow night's hot date requires more walking to and from stations.
We’ll be needing a full report on this date, Harry...
As in strava stats of my walking, the average of the gig attendees, the quality of the gig or the fact I have 3 tickets and am taking 2 women lol. "
Ha ha ha. Good luck! |
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"Run - done
Race - entered
Knee - solid
Head - back in the game
Happy days
Spent my run this morning thinking about my running goals, and what I want to achieve. Had something in mind for a while, but this morning I mentally committed to it.
Hence today was week 1 run 1 of a 91 week programme!!
Anyone else looking ahead past the end of c2c and a park run, and wondering about the next challenge?"
That’s fantastic. So what’s the race and is the training for a marathon?!
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"Run - done
Race - entered
Knee - solid
Head - back in the game
Happy days
Spent my run this morning thinking about my running goals, and what I want to achieve. Had something in mind for a while, but this morning I mentally committed to it.
Hence today was week 1 run 1 of a 91 week programme!!
Anyone else looking ahead past the end of c2c and a park run, and wondering about the next challenge?
Whats the 91 week programme for? Whats the goal?
I entered a 5k colour obstacle run. Thats my aim for now, hoping for it to be the first of many"
An obstacle race?! That sounds great. When is it? |
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"So who is out getting hot and sweaty today? RUNNING you filthy lot!
Running no, jogging yes, filthy... Yes
Just done 25 minutes!!!! week 6 completed
OMG! Very, very well done!!!! How was it?!
Was really good, hated the thought of jogging for 25 minutes non stop. I also didnt like it when an experienced runner went past me, but I did enjoy the view until he disappeared out of sight but I took my time and didn't stop!"
25 mins is such a lot. I know what you mean about dreading it. Pace is the key for me too. |
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"Run - done
Race - entered
Knee - solid
Head - back in the game
Happy days
Spent my run this morning thinking about my running goals, and what I want to achieve. Had something in mind for a while, but this morning I mentally committed to it.
Hence today was week 1 run 1 of a 91 week programme!!
Anyone else looking ahead past the end of c2c and a park run, and wondering about the next challenge?
That's brilliant! What race have you chosen?
I'm doing the 5k Race for Life in the summer. I've been wanting to do it for years, but I knew I would struggle and didn't want the embrassment , but I have confidence I can get do it now, thanks to you lovely people "
You’ll be great. You’re right - it does suddenly seem possible. |
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"Never done one of those colour runs though have seen them, look like a lot of fun if you don't mind the washing afterwards!
And never ever be embarrassed about getting out there and giving it a go. As the old cliche goes, you're still lapping everyone on the couch
I've been last in races before, and you always get a massive amount of encouragement and support from the marshalls and volunteers, don't be discouraged because you think you're "Not good enough" these events ate very inclusive and are particularly aimed at beginners and slower runners. So no excuses, get out there and Run!
My goals - a series of races over the course of 2019. I've done them all before over a few years, but never all in the same year, so want to challenge myself to try and do that.
Won't be easy, but then where's the fun of a challenge that takes no effort! "
I love that - “you’re still lapping everyone on the couch”!
Is the 91 weeks with a particular birthday in mind?
Running lots of races through the year is a great goal. A great way of seeing your progress. |
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I ran today. It’s sooooooo much nicer to run in mild weather. For once I wasn’t freezing as I started.
My next door neighbour and one of the dads from school were both on the field but I stuck to my snail’s pace and managed it. |
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By *lla_maiWoman
over a year ago
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"Run - done
Race - entered
Knee - solid
Head - back in the game
Happy days
Spent my run this morning thinking about my running goals, and what I want to achieve. Had something in mind for a while, but this morning I mentally committed to it.
Hence today was week 1 run 1 of a 91 week programme!!
Anyone else looking ahead past the end of c2c and a park run, and wondering about the next challenge?
Whats the 91 week programme for? Whats the goal?
I entered a 5k colour obstacle run. Thats my aim for now, hoping for it to be the first of many
An obstacle race?! That sounds great. When is it? "
Its in july so plenty of time to keep practising and hopefully beable to get round without a problem. It looked fun thats the reason i chose it rather than a straight 5km run. Looks to be all inflatable obstacles from pictures ive seen |
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"I ran today. It’s sooooooo much nicer to run in mild weather. For once I wasn’t freezing as I started.
My next door neighbour and one of the dads from school were both on the field but I stuck to my snail’s pace and managed it. "
Woohoo
Pace will come, just focus on time for now....
Or focus on the dad/neighbour, whatever inspires you to keep going  |
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"Never done one of those colour runs though have seen them, look like a lot of fun if you don't mind the washing afterwards!
And never ever be embarrassed about getting out there and giving it a go. As the old cliche goes, you're still lapping everyone on the couch
I've been last in races before, and you always get a massive amount of encouragement and support from the marshalls and volunteers, don't be discouraged because you think you're "Not good enough" these events ate very inclusive and are particularly aimed at beginners and slower runners. So no excuses, get out there and Run!
My goals - a series of races over the course of 2019. I've done them all before over a few years, but never all in the same year, so want to challenge myself to try and do that.
Won't be easy, but then where's the fun of a challenge that takes no effort!
I love that - “you’re still lapping everyone on the couch”!
Is the 91 weeks with a particular birthday in mind?
Running lots of races through the year is a great goal. A great way of seeing your progress. "
No, had a big birthday year in 2016, so got a while yet till the next big one!
This is just going to be something to keep me amused and focussed on my training and hence general health and well being. Plus I'll get medals!!
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"That's week 6 in the bag, and 25 min run done even if at snails pace, so glad I saw this original post and started this journey, I'd have never thought it possible. So thank you "
Well done, hope you are proud of yourself x
So what next? parkrun? |
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By *aya_69Woman
over a year ago
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"That's week 6 in the bag, and 25 min run done even if at snails pace, so glad I saw this original post and started this journey, I'd have never thought it possible. So thank you
Well done, hope you are proud of yourself x
So what next? parkrun?"
3 more weeks to go park run 10th march |
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"That's week 6 in the bag, and 25 min run done even if at snails pace, so glad I saw this original post and started this journey, I'd have never thought it possible. So thank you
Well done, hope you are proud of yourself x
So what next? parkrun?
3 more weeks to go park run 10th march "
You'll smash it! Perhaps repeat week 6 a couple more times, then cut back for the third week so you are feeling fresh for park run, give yourself the best chance to complete it |
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"MilesAwayGirl has been stuck for a while on week four, but she’s attempting it again today.
MilesAwayGirl - We’re all cheering you on. It only matters that you’re being active and getting your heart rate up. The rest is just arbitrary.
But I’ve got a funny feeling you’re going to smash it! Go reeeeeeeeally slowly. So that old people on Zimmer frames speed by you. And then kick its arse so you never have to be on week four again!
Go for it MilesAwayGirl!!!! "
I only bloody did it.
I had a gym class and the trainer was an absolute fecking Ken doll douchebag. So I had a mad. Left gym. Went home. Kept my gym kit on and selected my ‘fuck you’ playlist. Pressed play and ran when that Sarah Millican told me too. Running (fast waddling) when mad is actually really good for the old motivation. I did it!!
Thanks guys and dolls. You’re a wonderful help too! Imma just gonna faceplant the sofa now. |
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"MilesAwayGirl has been stuck for a while on week four, but she’s attempting it again today.
MilesAwayGirl - We’re all cheering you on. It only matters that you’re being active and getting your heart rate up. The rest is just arbitrary.
But I’ve got a funny feeling you’re going to smash it! Go reeeeeeeeally slowly. So that old people on Zimmer frames speed by you. And then kick its arse so you never have to be on week four again!
Go for it MilesAwayGirl!!!!
I only bloody did it.
I had a gym class and the trainer was an absolute fecking Ken doll douchebag. So I had a mad. Left gym. Went home. Kept my gym kit on and selected my ‘fuck you’ playlist. Pressed play and ran when that Sarah Millican told me too. Running (fast waddling) when mad is actually really good for the old motivation. I did it!!
Thanks guys and dolls. You’re a wonderful help too! Imma just gonna faceplant the sofa now. "
Excellent news i need your 'fuck you' play list |
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By *lla_maiWoman
over a year ago
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"MilesAwayGirl has been stuck for a while on week four, but she’s attempting it again today.
MilesAwayGirl - We’re all cheering you on. It only matters that you’re being active and getting your heart rate up. The rest is just arbitrary.
But I’ve got a funny feeling you’re going to smash it! Go reeeeeeeeally slowly. So that old people on Zimmer frames speed by you. And then kick its arse so you never have to be on week four again!
Go for it MilesAwayGirl!!!!
I only bloody did it.
I had a gym class and the trainer was an absolute fecking Ken doll douchebag. So I had a mad. Left gym. Went home. Kept my gym kit on and selected my ‘fuck you’ playlist. Pressed play and ran when that Sarah Millican told me too. Running (fast waddling) when mad is actually really good for the old motivation. I did it!!
Thanks guys and dolls. You’re a wonderful help too! Imma just gonna faceplant the sofa now. "
Well done persistance paid off |
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"MilesAwayGirl has been stuck for a while on week four, but she’s attempting it again today.
MilesAwayGirl - We’re all cheering you on. It only matters that you’re being active and getting your heart rate up. The rest is just arbitrary.
But I’ve got a funny feeling you’re going to smash it! Go reeeeeeeeally slowly. So that old people on Zimmer frames speed by you. And then kick its arse so you never have to be on week four again!
Go for it MilesAwayGirl!!!!
I only bloody did it.
I had a gym class and the trainer was an absolute fecking Ken doll douchebag. So I had a mad. Left gym. Went home. Kept my gym kit on and selected my ‘fuck you’ playlist. Pressed play and ran when that Sarah Millican told me too. Running (fast waddling) when mad is actually really good for the old motivation. I did it!!
Thanks guys and dolls. You’re a wonderful help too! Imma just gonna faceplant the sofa now. "
We had no doubt you'd do it this time x |
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Well done to everyone that ran this week, if it went well or it went like shit I’m still proud of you because you keep at it.
Running would be easy if we were good at it, running when you’re as crap as us takes real determination, you’re all awesome |
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"Well done to everyone that ran this week, if it went well or it went like shit I’m still proud of you because you keep at it.
Running would be easy if we were good at it, running when you’re as crap as us takes real determination, you’re all awesome "
I must say that i love these threads as it gives me a feel good factor even if i didn't do well |
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"MilesAwayGirl has been stuck for a while on week four, but she’s attempting it again today.
MilesAwayGirl - We’re all cheering you on. It only matters that you’re being active and getting your heart rate up. The rest is just arbitrary.
But I’ve got a funny feeling you’re going to smash it! Go reeeeeeeeally slowly. So that old people on Zimmer frames speed by you. And then kick its arse so you never have to be on week four again!
Go for it MilesAwayGirl!!!!
I only bloody did it.
I had a gym class and the trainer was an absolute fecking Ken doll douchebag. So I had a mad. Left gym. Went home. Kept my gym kit on and selected my ‘fuck you’ playlist. Pressed play and ran when that Sarah Millican told me too. Running (fast waddling) when mad is actually really good for the old motivation. I did it!!
Thanks guys and dolls. You’re a wonderful help too! Imma just gonna faceplant the sofa now. "
You bloody star!!! Ken Doll Douchebag - ha ha ha ha. I guess he got you fitter. If only by pissing you off!
It’s a huge achievement to have cracked the one you were stuck on. Fabulous! |
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"I don't use a playlist to be honest I get caught up in the beat and start dancing rather than running and I can't dance lol"
I'm the same, can't run to music as I can't control my pace, end up running too fast generally. The only album I've got on with when running is Urban Hymns, helped me zone out on a long run and helped the miles slip by |
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"So how many fabbers are we looking at for the bedford run at the start of March xx"
I'm a possible, just waiting on confirmation of a possible prior commitment helping a friend move house.
I'm sure Mrs T will be along in a minute to let us know who's on her parkrun spreadsheet |
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"So how many fabbers are we looking at for the bedford run at the start of March xx
I'm a possible, just waiting on confirmation of a possible prior commitment helping a friend move house.
I'm sure Mrs T will be along in a minute to let us know who's on her parkrun spreadsheet "
*Slips gleefully towards the spreadsheet*
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"Must sign up this weekend
Tomorrow night's hot date requires more walking to and from stations.
We’ll be needing a full report on this date, Harry...
As in strava stats of my walking, the average of the gig attendees, the quality of the gig or the fact I have 3 tickets and am taking 2 women lol.
Ha ha ha. Good luck! "
My walk to the butchers ladies which is my regular Saturday run is now that I have finally used Strava 0.7 miles Couldn't use Strava to station as was saving the battery (iphone4s and it is that bad even though I replaced battery within the last year).
I was during the second half the youngest person at the gig lol. We all loved it and at one point both ladies had their hand on my knees. Nearest I have got to a threesome this year
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"Well done to everyone that ran this week, if it went well or it went like shit I’m still proud of you because you keep at it.
Running would be easy if we were good at it, running when you’re as crap as us takes real determination, you’re all awesome "
Yep, doing something, not nothing, is the first part of being a toddler chasing a pug...you are beating every other wannabe that hasn’t been out this week. Still got Sunday (today!) if you wannabe a non-wannabe though...
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"I don't use a playlist to be honest I get caught up in the beat and start dancing rather than running and I can't dance lol
I'm the same, can't run to music as I can't control my pace, end up running too fast generally. The only album I've got on with when running is Urban Hymns, helped me zone out on a long run and helped the miles slip by"
I have found when running with others I tend to pick up there pace rather than my own hence I generally train on my to but it doesn't help when I do end up running with others as I either run to fast or to slow xx I'll just hang at the back and check out all the bums lol
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"I’ve spent the day running up and down stairs on the underground and I’ve walked bloody miles so my planned run tonight has been postponed until tomorrow.
I’ve alsi got an ouchy knee. "
Sounds like you had a good day, lots of good exercise.
Go easy with that knee today! x |
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"I was gonna run and make inroads into week 5 (yes! Week 5 halleloo!)
But then I saw a whole 1kg pack of Cadbury’s fingers for £1. Game over. "
That's a whole lot of finger action for a quiet Sunday Morning! |
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"I was gonna run and make inroads into week 5 (yes! Week 5 halleloo!)
But then I saw a whole 1kg pack of Cadbury’s fingers for £1. Game over.
That's a whole lot of finger action for a quiet Sunday Morning!"
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"I was gonna run and make inroads into week 5 (yes! Week 5 halleloo!)
But then I saw a whole 1kg pack of Cadbury’s fingers for £1. Game over. "
It was the only sensible decision you could have made. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Just stumbled across this thread
Used to run lots park runs / 10k / halfs
Lost motivation after the dog got a heart murmur but after 12 weeks off work last year from ops it's probably time I got back on it
Did the jnr park run today with the kid
It's a start lol |
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It’s great to see so many people getting up and out, Park runs are fantastic for this, walk, walk & jog, or go for a pb.
I’m up to my fifty something park run and love to visit other runs when weare out and about.
It would be cool to meet for a Park run social
Anyone else a park run tourist? |
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"I was gonna run and make inroads into week 5 (yes! Week 5 halleloo!)
But then I saw a whole 1kg pack of Cadbury’s fingers for £1. Game over. "
Nobody can resist chocolate fingers xxx and no that's not code lol |
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"I was gonna run and make inroads into week 5 (yes! Week 5 halleloo!)
But then I saw a whole 1kg pack of Cadbury’s fingers for £1. Game over. "
You can run it off tomorrow, eating chocolate is an ideal way to spend your rest day |
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"I was gonna run and make inroads into week 5 (yes! Week 5 halleloo!)
But then I saw a whole 1kg pack of Cadbury’s fingers for £1. Game over.
You can run it off tomorrow, eating chocolate is an ideal way to spend your rest day "
I didn’t eat them all. Just a few with a brew.
Worth it! |
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By *lla_maiWoman
over a year ago
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"Done 2.5 miles this morning then out walking with my mum and the dogs for another 5 miles
Impressive! Were the dogs setting the pace or were you? "
More my mum. Quite a slow pace much slower than im used to that it was sometimes difficult to keep at But it was lovely spending time with them and being outdoors too |
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"I was gonna run and make inroads into week 5 (yes! Week 5 halleloo!)
But then I saw a whole 1kg pack of Cadbury’s fingers for £1. Game over.
You can run it off tomorrow, eating chocolate is an ideal way to spend your rest day
I didn’t eat them all. Just a few with a brew.
Worth it!"
Stopped before the packet was empty? Not a concept I'm aware of!! |
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"No run as planned, instead I was forced on a Mobike for a canal path ride; solid tyres and no bloody gears! My poor knees. "
Gone up and down the Leicester canal towpath many times on my bike, even with gears and suspension it leaves my arse in a sorry state so you have my every sympathy!! |
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"It’s great to see so many people getting up and out, Park runs are fantastic for this, walk, walk & jog, or go for a pb.
I’m up to my fifty something park run and love to visit other runs when weare out and about.
It would be cool to meet for a Park run social
Anyone else a park run tourist?"
Check out the first thread message for parkrun social details |
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"No run as planned, instead I was forced on a Mobike for a canal path ride; solid tyres and no bloody gears! My poor knees.
Gone up and down the Leicester canal towpath many times on my bike, even with gears and suspension it leaves my arse in a sorry state so you have my every sympathy!! "
I’ve also spent years doing that, almost fallen in a few times too and the number of times I’ve cracked my helmet on that low bridge on the way to the LRI. It’s bloody dangerous! |
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