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Fab Crap Runners’ Club WEEK 23 (4-10 June)
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FAB CRAP RUNNERS' CLUB
WEEK TWENTY THREE!!!
MOTTO: We run #LikeAToddlerChasingAPug
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Hey lovely Fab Crap Runners!
It's Week Twenty Three!!!
How’s everyone doing? It seems you’re all being awesome as usual!
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SEX CLUB... SEX CLUB... SEX CLUB... SEX CLUB... SEX CLUB... SEX CLUB... SEX CLUB...
LAST CHANCE!!!! RSVP to MrsTrellis by direct message now!!!
Coming:
MrsTrellis
Psylocke
Bitch
Twat
KinkyMare
Just-Drew
All a zillion maybes - please confirm!!
The FCRC sex-club social will be on 8 June at Vanilla Alternative from 8pm. Everyone is welcome. If you’ve never been to a club before, come along with us. It’ll be loads of fun to sit in the hot tub gossiping! There’s no obligation whatsoever to play with anyone. I can meet nervous newbies outside so we can go in together.
(Please note, you'll need to ensure you're a member of the club (Vanilla Alternative) and that you've booked a place for the event itself well in advance).
Please RSVP.
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EXPLANATION AND ETHOS:
EVERYONE is welcome in the Fab Crap Runners' Club (the crapper the better).
From 1st January, a bunch of Fabbers began improving our fitness through running. None of us were natural athletes (I was a natural couch potato!) but we did it anyway.
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FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS:
"Couch to 5k" (C25K) is a nine-week running programme for absolute beginners, available on various free phone apps (I used Get Running). But you can join this thread to get fit by any means including walking and cycling - all are welcome. If you're expecting to be utterly crap at it (I mean reeeeeeeeeally bad), you're in the right place. Join the thread, tell us what your aim is and we'll cheer you on each week, just for trying.
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FOR MORE EXPERIENCED RUNNERS:
Tell us what you’re up to with your running, your training and your races. Let’s us know your highs and lows. Please cheer on the newbies and give advice if they ask.
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AND FINALLY:
Who is working towards a specific goal? Tell us your progress.
Mrs Trellis x
PS - Don't forget to RSVP for the sex club social! All are welcome. |
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Hey peeps
I’ve been well and truly out of action for running in the last few week. Hopefully on the mend now.
SEX CLUB MEET:
Please let me know if you want to come to VA on Friday with us. I’m really happy to meet nervous newbies in a nearby cafe and go into the club together. The people who are coming are a friendly bunch and it’ll be a laugh.
So far:
MrsTrellis (f)
Psylocke (f)
Bitch (f)
Twat (m)
Just-Drew (m)
KinkyMare (f)
Bobbauk (m)
Lots of people have said they might come.
PARKRUN MEET:
Do we want another parkrun social?
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I've started and by fuck I'm fucked. No idea of distance yet as I'm starting way down at the bottom. So I'm running till I can't any more then walk for the same amount of time but the running is definitely getting longer and I'm ready to run again sooner. Yep I know it's feck all but after a good 30 years of not even thinking about fitness it's a start and I'm feeling so much better..... |
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"I've started and by fuck I'm fucked. No idea of distance yet as I'm starting way down at the bottom. So I'm running till I can't any more then walk for the same amount of time but the running is definitely getting longer and I'm ready to run again sooner. Yep I know it's feck all but after a good 30 years of not even thinking about fitness it's a start and I'm feeling so much better....."
That ice cream van is a bugger when it's driving off, isn't it? 
Seriously though, well done you x
Mrs x |
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"I've started and by fuck I'm fucked. No idea of distance yet as I'm starting way down at the bottom. So I'm running till I can't any more then walk for the same amount of time but the running is definitely getting longer and I'm ready to run again sooner. Yep I know it's feck all but after a good 30 years of not even thinking about fitness it's a start and I'm feeling so much better.....
That ice cream van is a bugger when it's driving off, isn't it?
Seriously though, well done you x
Mrs x"
The guy with the hotdog stalls worse. Fuck me he's fast. Thanks sweet x |
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"Hey peeps
I’ve been well and truly out of action for running in the last few week. Hopefully on the mend now.
SEX CLUB MEET:
Please let me know if you want to come to VA on Friday with us. I’m really happy to meet nervous newbies in a nearby cafe and go into the club together. The people who are coming are a friendly bunch and it’ll be a laugh.
So far:
MrsTrellis (f)
Psylocke (f)
Bitch (f)
Twat (m)
Just-Drew (m)
KinkyMare (f)
Bobbauk (m)
Lots of people have said they might come.
PARKRUN MEET:
Do we want another parkrun social?
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"Morning all.
Anyone running today? "
I'm over in Lancs working for a few days so no1 priority was to pack the running gear. Went out for a 4 mile run last night to test drive my new runners, hopefully fit in a run this evening |
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"Morning all.
Anyone running today?
I'm going to. Want to take another minute off my time and cut down the walking breaks. I'd be happy with either x"
That’s a good strategy. How far are you going? |
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"Morning all.
Anyone running today?
I'm over in Lancs working for a few days so no1 priority was to pack the running gear. Went out for a 4 mile run last night to test drive my new runners, hopefully fit in a run this evening "
Was it hilly?? Eeeek. |
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"Morning all.
Anyone running today?
I'm over in Lancs working for a few days so no1 priority was to pack the running gear. Went out for a 4 mile run last night to test drive my new runners, hopefully fit in a run this evening
Was it hilly?? Eeeek. "
Of courses where isnt hilly in this country lol 10% down and 15% up all within the 1st mile! Didn't stop me doing 6 miles this evening  |
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"Morning all.
Anyone running today?
I'm over in Lancs working for a few days so no1 priority was to pack the running gear. Went out for a 4 mile run last night to test drive my new runners, hopefully fit in a run this evening
Was it hilly?? Eeeek.
Of courses where isnt hilly in this country lol 10% down and 15% up all within the 1st mile! Didn't stop me doing 6 miles this evening "
In the East Anglian Fens, we don’t do hills. I can’t really begin to imagine! |
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"Morning all.
Anyone running today?
I'm over in Lancs working for a few days so no1 priority was to pack the running gear. Went out for a 4 mile run last night to test drive my new runners, hopefully fit in a run this evening
Was it hilly?? Eeeek.
Of courses where isnt hilly in this country lol 10% down and 15% up all within the 1st mile! Didn't stop me doing 6 miles this evening
In the East Anglian Fens, we don’t do hills. I can’t really begin to imagine! "
Sounds like bliss! |
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"Morning all.
Anyone running today?
I'm over in Lancs working for a few days so no1 priority was to pack the running gear. Went out for a 4 mile run last night to test drive my new runners, hopefully fit in a run this evening
Was it hilly?? Eeeek.
Of courses where isnt hilly in this country lol 10% down and 15% up all within the 1st mile! Didn't stop me doing 6 miles this evening
In the East Anglian Fens, we don’t do hills. I can’t really begin to imagine!
Sounds like bliss!"
She lies...there is a hill very close to her...our car struggles up the 5m rise  |
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Really struggling to run with pace in this weather, so unusual for Northern Ireland to have such high temperatures and for so long a period, saying that I don't want it to end so I'll just keep struggling on |
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"Really struggling to run with pace in this weather, so unusual for Northern Ireland to have such high temperatures and for so long a period, saying that I don't want it to end so I'll just keep struggling on "
I think temperature changes everything! Can you go in the early morning so it’s cooler? |
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"Really struggling to run with pace in this weather, so unusual for Northern Ireland to have such high temperatures and for so long a period, saying that I don't want it to end so I'll just keep struggling on
I think temperature changes everything! Can you go in the early morning so it’s cooler? "
In theory yes, but the thought of getting up at 5am doesn't turn.me on but maybe needs must and all that  |
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"10k race last night 45 min 34 secs. Pretty chuffed.
That’s awesome!!! Very good indeed.
(That’s how long 5km takes me!!!! )
So effectively I double you over ... later dear!!! "
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"10k race last night 45 min 34 secs. Pretty chuffed.
That’s awesome!!! Very good indeed.
(That’s how long 5km takes me!!!! )
So effectively I double you over ... later dear!!!
Ahem, join the queue Drew "
You lot!! |
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"Really struggling to run with pace in this weather, so unusual for Northern Ireland to have such high temperatures and for so long a period, saying that I don't want it to end so I'll just keep struggling on
I think temperature changes everything! Can you go in the early morning so it’s cooler?
In theory yes, but the thought of getting up at 5am doesn't turn.me on but maybe needs must and all that "
I know. Bed is always better than running. |
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It's my first 10k on Sunday. Argh panic! Due to my hip injury I haven't done all the training and did seriously consider pulling out. It is much better now. So, the furthest I've ever run is 7k and I haven't run more than 3k in the last 6 weeks. |
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"It's my first 10k on Sunday. Argh panic! Due to my hip injury I haven't done all the training and did seriously consider pulling out. It is much better now. So, the furthest I've ever run is 7k and I haven't run more than 3k in the last 6 weeks."
Take it easy, walk/run (do proper intervals) and don't be ashamed if you do feel pain and you have to pull out.
Good luck! |
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"It's my first 10k on Sunday. Argh panic! Due to my hip injury I haven't done all the training and did seriously consider pulling out. It is much better now. So, the furthest I've ever run is 7k and I haven't run more than 3k in the last 6 weeks."
Don’t be afraid to Jeff it, it’s all about the finish line not finish time.
The race atmosphere will help pull you along, as will the other runners. Good luck and enjoy it! |
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Morning FCRC,
How did Friday night go??? Sorry we couldn't make it.
I did manage to go for a run yesterday morning. Not my best, but squeezed in 5.8k before dashing to work. |
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"Morning all.
Anyone running today?
I'm going to. Want to take another minute off my time and cut down the walking breaks. I'd be happy with either x
That’s a good strategy. How far are you going? "
3 miles. Took another 2 minutes off my time. Well chuffed this morning. Still taking me an hour and 11 minutes. How the hell do people do a 10k in that time x |
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"Morning all.
Anyone running today?
I'm going to. Want to take another minute off my time and cut down the walking breaks. I'd be happy with either x
That’s a good strategy. How far are you going?
3 miles. Took another 2 minutes off my time. Well chuffed this morning. Still taking me an hour and 11 minutes. How the hell do people do a 10k in that time x"
Don't worry how long it takes you, celebrate doing it in the 1st place! |
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"Morning all.
Anyone running today?
I'm going to. Want to take another minute off my time and cut down the walking breaks. I'd be happy with either x
That’s a good strategy. How far are you going?
3 miles. Took another 2 minutes off my time. Well chuffed this morning. Still taking me an hour and 11 minutes. How the hell do people do a 10k in that time x
Don't worry how long it takes you, celebrate doing it in the 1st place! "
It's pissing me off tho. All the mum's can do it in an hour and I'm going to roll in an hour and a half later. It's seriously messing with my head lol x |
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"I see you've done the meet this weekend. If you do a Parkrun off the back of a VA meet again then I can highly recommend the Great Denham Park run. Fast and flat and not as busy as Bedford."
We have done a couple of social runs at Great Denham. Fantastic course |
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"I must be psychic!"
Welcome to the thread! We accept all types of runners here, as long as you are willing to support and give advice where you can (although, remember that there is no one way of doing things, each to their own etc...)
Tell us about yourself and your running experience |
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I mostly don't run at the moment apart from the occasional plod with the dog or Parkrun. I used to run a lot but spent a fair amount of time injured so moved to cycling.
In the past I've raced distances up to marathons although I started from an overweight state. |
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"I mostly don't run at the moment apart from the occasional plod with the dog or Parkrun. I used to run a lot but spent a fair amount of time injured so moved to cycling.
In the past I've raced distances up to marathons although I started from an overweight state. "
Very impressed. My aim is to run a marathon one day.
Keep an eye on the thread for our next parkrun social. We try not to stick out too much, but we do forget our surroundings sometimes. |
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After a few weeks of only being able to do short runs and sprints on the tread mill I did a 10k yesterday. I completed in 1hr20. I ran 7k before I needed to walk which was a PB, also the furthest I've ever run/walked, and a PB on the first 5k time 38 mins. |
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I’ve recently started C25k on week 5 run 3 next slightly terrified that it’s gone from 2 8min runs to a full 20 minutes anyone have any tips how to get past the need to stop before the end feeling lol? I’ve mostly ran on a treadmill so far but my aim is for a park run |
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"10k race last night 45 min 34 secs. Pretty chuffed.
That’s awesome!!! Very good indeed.
(That’s how long 5km takes me!!!! )
So effectively I double you over ... later dear!!!
Ahem, join the queue Drew "
I am the queue. |
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"I’ve recently started C25k on week 5 run 3 next slightly terrified that it’s gone from 2 8min runs to a full 20 minutes anyone have any tips how to get past the need to stop before the end feeling lol? I’ve mostly ran on a treadmill so far but my aim is for a park run "
Well done for getting this far 
Only advice I can give is, don't rush it. Slow, steady pace and I'm sure you will smash it!! |
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"Morning all.
Anyone running today?
I'm going to. Want to take another minute off my time and cut down the walking breaks. I'd be happy with either x
That’s a good strategy. How far are you going?
3 miles. Took another 2 minutes off my time. Well chuffed this morning. Still taking me an hour and 11 minutes. How the hell do people do a 10k in that time x
Don't worry how long it takes you, celebrate doing it in the 1st place!
It's pissing me off tho. All the mum's can do it in an hour and I'm going to roll in an hour and a half later. It's seriously messing with my head lol x"
Sounds like you've got determination so you will do it! |
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"After a few weeks of only being able to do short runs and sprints on the tread mill I did a 10k yesterday. I completed in 1hr20. I ran 7k before I needed to walk which was a PB, also the furthest I've ever run/walked, and a PB on the first 5k time 38 mins. "
Wow, that's fantastic, well done, so many PBs you must be over the moon |
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"I’ve recently started C25k on week 5 run 3 next slightly terrified that it’s gone from 2 8min runs to a full 20 minutes anyone have any tips how to get past the need to stop before the end feeling lol? I’ve mostly ran on a treadmill so far but my aim is for a park run "
I remember when doing C25k and the jump to 20 mins non stop and thinking that there's no way I could do that but that's the brilliant thing about c25k the plan is designed so that you can and you will be amazed that you can do it, just don't give up, slow down if need be, must of its mental not physical esp if stuck to the plan. Good luck! |
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"10k race last night 45 min 34 secs. Pretty chuffed.
That’s awesome!!! Very good indeed.
(That’s how long 5km takes me!!!! )
So effectively I double you over ... later dear!!!
Ahem, join the queue Drew
I am the queue."
Indeed. Bitch doesn’t have a queue, she issues golden tickets, that are time-limited of course. |
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"10k race last night 45 min 34 secs. Pretty chuffed.
That’s awesome!!! Very good indeed.
(That’s how long 5km takes me!!!! )
So effectively I double you over ... later dear!!!
Great time! My best 10k is 52
Ahem, join the queue Drew
I am the queue.
Indeed. Bitch doesn’t have a queue, she issues golden tickets, that are time-limited of course."
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"After a few weeks of only being able to do short runs and sprints on the tread mill I did a 10k yesterday. I completed in 1hr20. I ran 7k before I needed to walk which was a PB, also the furthest I've ever run/walked, and a PB on the first 5k time 38 mins. "
Fantastic! Well done! |
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Another new club member. Be gentle with me please 
1st run on my new schedule this morning. Went much better than expected
Going to try and see how far I get with an old 1/2 Marathon schedule I put together and hope to do a few 10ks later in the year 
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"Another new club member. Be gentle with me please
1st run on my new schedule this morning. Went much better than expected
Going to try and see how far I get with an old 1/2 Marathon schedule I put together and hope to do a few 10ks later in the year
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Loving the enthusiasm
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"Another new club member. Be gentle with me please
1st run on my new schedule this morning. Went much better than expected
Going to try and see how far I get with an old 1/2 Marathon schedule I put together and hope to do a few 10ks later in the year
Loving the enthusiasm
And we are only gentle when you beg for mercy "
Tease... |
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"Another new club member. Be gentle with me please
1st run on my new schedule this morning. Went much better than expected
Going to try and see how far I get with an old 1/2 Marathon schedule I put together and hope to do a few 10ks later in the year
Loving the enthusiasm
And we are only gentle when you beg for mercy
Tease..."
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"Another new club member. Be gentle with me please
1st run on my new schedule this morning. Went much better than expected
Going to try and see how far I get with an old 1/2 Marathon schedule I put together and hope to do a few 10ks later in the year
Loving the enthusiasm
And we are only gentle when you beg for mercy
Tease...
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You know where we are... |
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"Another new club member. Be gentle with me please
1st run on my new schedule this morning. Went much better than expected
Going to try and see how far I get with an old 1/2 Marathon schedule I put together and hope to do a few 10ks later in the year
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Welcome! |
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"I’ve recently started C25k on week 5 run 3 next slightly terrified that it’s gone from 2 8min runs to a full 20 minutes anyone have any tips how to get past the need to stop before the end feeling lol? I’ve mostly ran on a treadmill so far but my aim is for a park run
Well done for getting this far
Only advice I can give is, don't rush it. Slow, steady pace and I'm sure you will smash it!!"
Thanks for the tip I’m learning to pace myself and not run according to the pace of the person in the next treadmill |
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"I’ve recently started C25k on week 5 run 3 next slightly terrified that it’s gone from 2 8min runs to a full 20 minutes anyone have any tips how to get past the need to stop before the end feeling lol? I’ve mostly ran on a treadmill so far but my aim is for a park run
I remember when doing C25k and the jump to 20 mins non stop and thinking that there's no way I could do that but that's the brilliant thing about c25k the plan is designed so that you can and you will be amazed that you can do it, just don't give up, slow down if need be, must of its mental not physical esp if stuck to the plan. Good luck!"
Thankyou! It’ssuch a good plan, I would never have dreamed I’d be able to run for 8 minutes and then do it again so I guess I should keep that in mind  slow and steady wins the race lol |
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"I’ve recently started C25k on week 5 run 3 next slightly terrified that it’s gone from 2 8min runs to a full 20 minutes anyone have any tips how to get past the need to stop before the end feeling lol? I’ve mostly ran on a treadmill so far but my aim is for a park run
I remember when doing C25k and the jump to 20 mins non stop and thinking that there's no way I could do that but that's the brilliant thing about c25k the plan is designed so that you can and you will be amazed that you can do it, just don't give up, slow down if need be, must of its mental not physical esp if stuck to the plan. Good luck!
Thankyou! It’ssuch a good plan, I would never have dreamed I’d be able to run for 8 minutes and then do it again so I guess I should keep that in mind slow and steady wins the race lol "
Absolutely! That step up seems pretty harsh but it works, it’s really worth it.
A quick question are you using a dreadmill for it or on the roads? |
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I’ll just quickly introduce myself...
I’ve been running for just over a year, graduated my C25k last year in July and I'm now currently training for my first marathon in October. I run 3 times a week around 10/15k a time.
I’d just like to say that anyone getting out and running is amazing, lacing up is the best thing and it’s all about getting it done, not the times |
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"I’ve recently started C25k on week 5 run 3 next slightly terrified that it’s gone from 2 8min runs to a full 20 minutes anyone have any tips how to get past the need to stop before the end feeling lol? I’ve mostly ran on a treadmill so far but my aim is for a park run
I remember when doing C25k and the jump to 20 mins non stop and thinking that there's no way I could do that but that's the brilliant thing about c25k the plan is designed so that you can and you will be amazed that you can do it, just don't give up, slow down if need be, must of its mental not physical esp if stuck to the plan. Good luck!
Thankyou! It’ssuch a good plan, I would never have dreamed I’d be able to run for 8 minutes and then do it again so I guess I should keep that in mind slow and steady wins the race lol
Absolutely! That step up seems pretty harsh but it works, it’s really worth it.
A quick question are you using a dreadmill for it or on the roads? "
Treadmill in the gym, I feel safer and a bit daft running outside on my own lol and it's also been a bit too warm for my liking but I will brave it soon |
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"I’ll just quickly introduce myself...
I’ve been running for just over a year, graduated my C25k last year in July and I'm now currently training for my first marathon in October. I run 3 times a week around 10/15k a time.
I’d just like to say that anyone getting out and running is amazing, lacing up is the best thing and it’s all about getting it done, not the times"
Hi and welcome.
Which marathon are you doing? |
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"I’ve recently started C25k on week 5 run 3 next slightly terrified that it’s gone from 2 8min runs to a full 20 minutes anyone have any tips how to get past the need to stop before the end feeling lol? I’ve mostly ran on a treadmill so far but my aim is for a park run
I remember when doing C25k and the jump to 20 mins non stop and thinking that there's no way I could do that but that's the brilliant thing about c25k the plan is designed so that you can and you will be amazed that you can do it, just don't give up, slow down if need be, must of its mental not physical esp if stuck to the plan. Good luck!
Thankyou! It’ssuch a good plan, I would never have dreamed I’d be able to run for 8 minutes and then do it again so I guess I should keep that in mind slow and steady wins the race lol
Absolutely! That step up seems pretty harsh but it works, it’s really worth it.
A quick question are you using a dreadmill for it or on the roads? Treadmill in the gym, I feel safer and a bit daft running outside on my own lol and it's also been a bit too warm for my liking but I will brave it soon "
I found running on the treadmill to be a very arduous task, I still do to be honest! Most runners that I talk to hate running on treadmills, but if it works for you then great |
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"I’ll just quickly introduce myself...
I’ve been running for just over a year, graduated my C25k last year in July and I'm now currently training for my first marathon in October. I run 3 times a week around 10/15k a time.
I’d just like to say that anyone getting out and running is amazing, lacing up is the best thing and it’s all about getting it done, not the times
Hi and welcome.
Which marathon are you doing?"
Thanks! Chester, depending on how that goes then maybe Brighton or London in the spring |
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"I’ll just quickly introduce myself...
I’ve been running for just over a year, graduated my C25k last year in July and I'm now currently training for my first marathon in October. I run 3 times a week around 10/15k a time.
I’d just like to say that anyone getting out and running is amazing, lacing up is the best thing and it’s all about getting it done, not the times
Hi and welcome.
Which marathon are you doing?
Thanks! Chester, depending on how that goes then maybe Brighton or London in the spring "
Nottingham is meant to be a good one (I only mention that because of your location).
If you can't get into either London or Brighton, I know loads of people who have done Manchester and love it. |
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"I’ll just quickly introduce myself...
I’ve been running for just over a year, graduated my C25k last year in July and I'm now currently training for my first marathon in October. I run 3 times a week around 10/15k a time.
I’d just like to say that anyone getting out and running is amazing, lacing up is the best thing and it’s all about getting it done, not the times
Hi and welcome.
Which marathon are you doing?
Thanks! Chester, depending on how that goes then maybe Brighton or London in the spring
Nottingham is meant to be a good one (I only mention that because of your location).
If you can't get into either London or Brighton, I know loads of people who have done Manchester and love it."
Yes, I’ve heard mixed things about Manchester though. I may do Chester and never want to do another again! |
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Nottingham is meant to be a good one (I only mention that because of your location).
If you can't get into either London or Brighton, I know loads of people who have done Manchester and love it."
Nottingham is indeed a good marathon, if a little brutal mentally. The first 13 miles you're running with hundreds of people around you and lots of support. Most of them finish as they're doing the half marathon and you have to carry on running up to Holme Pierrepont where there isn't an awful lot of support.
It really messes with your head! |
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Tea Monkey - I can highly recommend the White Peak Marathon. Being in the Peak district it sounds a toughie, but it's actually ok. You run up the Tissington Trail, then on the High Peak Trail where it finishes in Cromford (the last half is downhill!).
It's a small but perfectly formed marathon! Usually held in May. |
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"I’ve recently started C25k on week 5 run 3 next slightly terrified that it’s gone from 2 8min runs to a full 20 minutes anyone have any tips how to get past the need to stop before the end feeling lol? I’ve mostly ran on a treadmill so far but my aim is for a park run
I remember when doing C25k and the jump to 20 mins non stop and thinking that there's no way I could do that but that's the brilliant thing about c25k the plan is designed so that you can and you will be amazed that you can do it, just don't give up, slow down if need be, must of its mental not physical esp if stuck to the plan. Good luck!
Thankyou! It’ssuch a good plan, I would never have dreamed I’d be able to run for 8 minutes and then do it again so I guess I should keep that in mind slow and steady wins the race lol
Absolutely! That step up seems pretty harsh but it works, it’s really worth it.
A quick question are you using a dreadmill for it or on the roads? Treadmill in the gym, I feel safer and a bit daft running outside on my own lol and it's also been a bit too warm for my liking but I will brave it soon
I found running on the treadmill to be a very arduous task, I still do to be honest! Most runners that I talk to hate running on treadmills, but if it works for you then great "
I did most of my 1st year of running on the treadmill for fear of embarrassment of someone seeing me out on the roads but now I love it and embrace it and only use a treadmill if running outside is not an option |
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"Tea Monkey - I can highly recommend the White Peak Marathon. Being in the Peak district it sounds a toughie, but it's actually ok. You run up the Tissington Trail, then on the High Peak Trail where it finishes in Cromford (the last half is downhill!).
It's a small but perfectly formed marathon! Usually held in May."
Thanks! That does sound lovely although I think I’ll need the support of crowds to get me through |
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Nottingham is meant to be a good one (I only mention that because of your location).
If you can't get into either London or Brighton, I know loads of people who have done Manchester and love it.
Nottingham is indeed a good marathon, if a little brutal mentally. The first 13 miles you're running with hundreds of people around you and lots of support. Most of them finish as they're doing the half marathon and you have to carry on running up to Holme Pierrepont where there isn't an awful lot of support.
It really messes with your head!"
That doesn’t sound too good! |
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"I’ve recently started C25k on week 5 run 3 next slightly terrified that it’s gone from 2 8min runs to a full 20 minutes anyone have any tips how to get past the need to stop before the end feeling lol? I’ve mostly ran on a treadmill so far but my aim is for a park run
I remember when doing C25k and the jump to 20 mins non stop and thinking that there's no way I could do that but that's the brilliant thing about c25k the plan is designed so that you can and you will be amazed that you can do it, just don't give up, slow down if need be, must of its mental not physical esp if stuck to the plan. Good luck!
Thankyou! It’ssuch a good plan, I would never have dreamed I’d be able to run for 8 minutes and then do it again so I guess I should keep that in mind slow and steady wins the race lol
Absolutely! That step up seems pretty harsh but it works, it’s really worth it.
A quick question are you using a dreadmill for it or on the roads? Treadmill in the gym, I feel safer and a bit daft running outside on my own lol and it's also been a bit too warm for my liking but I will brave it soon
I found running on the treadmill to be a very arduous task, I still do to be honest! Most runners that I talk to hate running on treadmills, but if it works for you then great
I did most of my 1st year of running on the treadmill for fear of embarrassment of someone seeing me out on the roads but now I love it and embrace it and only use a treadmill if running outside is not an option"
I get that! Yes it is a bit monotonous, I need to spend some time working out some routes I could do locally I think. Off to America for work next week so I’m keen to plan a run round there too, running kit will definitely be packed |
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Nottingham is meant to be a good one (I only mention that because of your location).
If you can't get into either London or Brighton, I know loads of people who have done Manchester and love it.
Nottingham is indeed a good marathon, if a little brutal mentally. The first 13 miles you're running with hundreds of people around you and lots of support. Most of them finish as they're doing the half marathon and you have to carry on running up to Holme Pierrepont where there isn't an awful lot of support.
It really messes with your head!"
I heard they changed the route so it didn't go out to Holme Pierrepont anymore.
For those that don't know, Holme Pierrepont is the National Canoeing centre and is basically in the middle of nowhere (on the edge of Nottingham). |
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"I did just roll my ankle running for the bus though. Going to put some peas on it when I get into the office  "
Who has frozen peas in their office lol x |
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"I did just roll my ankle running for the bus though. Going to put some peas on it when I get into the office
Who has frozen peas in their office lol x"
We used to! I’ve even visited a frozen pea factory (a long time ago). It was like “through the round window” - fascinating! |
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"I did just roll my ankle running for the bus though. Going to put some peas on it when I get into the office
Who has frozen peas in their office lol x
We used to! I’ve even visited a frozen pea factory (a long time ago). It was like “through the round window” - fascinating!"
What a shit school trip lol x |
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"I did just roll my ankle running for the bus though. Going to put some peas on it when I get into the office
Who has frozen peas in their office lol x
We used to! I’ve even visited a frozen pea factory (a long time ago). It was like “through the round window” - fascinating!
What a shit school trip lol x"
No I think you’ll find that’s the annual Biology A level trip to the Edmonton Water Treatment Site |
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"I’ve recently started C25k on week 5 run 3 next slightly terrified that it’s gone from 2 8min runs to a full 20 minutes anyone have any tips how to get past the need to stop before the end feeling lol? I’ve mostly ran on a treadmill so far but my aim is for a park run
I remember when doing C25k and the jump to 20 mins non stop and thinking that there's no way I could do that but that's the brilliant thing about c25k the plan is designed so that you can and you will be amazed that you can do it, just don't give up, slow down if need be, must of its mental not physical esp if stuck to the plan. Good luck!
Thankyou! It’ssuch a good plan, I would never have dreamed I’d be able to run for 8 minutes and then do it again so I guess I should keep that in mind slow and steady wins the race lol
Absolutely! That step up seems pretty harsh but it works, it’s really worth it.
A quick question are you using a dreadmill for it or on the roads? Treadmill in the gym, I feel safer and a bit daft running outside on my own lol and it's also been a bit too warm for my liking but I will brave it soon
I found running on the treadmill to be a very arduous task, I still do to be honest! Most runners that I talk to hate running on treadmills, but if it works for you then great
I did most of my 1st year of running on the treadmill for fear of embarrassment of someone seeing me out on the roads but now I love it and embrace it and only use a treadmill if running outside is not an option
I get that! Yes it is a bit monotonous, I need to spend some time working out some routes I could do locally I think. Off to America for work next week so I’m keen to plan a run round there too, running kit will definitely be packed "
Find out where your parkrun is and run there, i do that with my local one rather than paths and streets, it also prepares you for when you do a parkrun |
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I have found the local park run which I will have a 45 minute walk to get to (good warm up!) I’m slightly out off doing it as I know a creepy guy from work does it and I don’t fancy him leering at me and my wobbly Lycra well not until I can out run him anyway! |
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"I have found the local park run which I will have a 45 minute walk to get to (good warm up!) I’m slightly out off doing it as I know a creepy guy from work does it and I don’t fancy him leering at me and my wobbly Lycra well not until I can out run him anyway! "
Can you not go to your next one along? I’ve got 4/5 within 30 mins driving distance from me. Although pervy guys are kind of the stock in trade of parkruns! |
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"I have found the local park run which I will have a 45 minute walk to get to (good warm up!) I’m slightly out off doing it as I know a creepy guy from work does it and I don’t fancy him leering at me and my wobbly Lycra well not until I can out run him anyway!
Can you not go to your next one along? I’ve got 4/5 within 30 mins driving distance from me. Although pervy guys are kind of the stock in trade of parkruns! "
I don’t drive and I’m pretty sure there’s only the one in my town, according to Facebook anyway. I will have to go in disguise |
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"I have found the local park run which I will have a 45 minute walk to get to (good warm up!) I’m slightly out off doing it as I know a creepy guy from work does it and I don’t fancy him leering at me and my wobbly Lycra well not until I can out run him anyway!
Can you not go to your next one along? I’ve got 4/5 within 30 mins driving distance from me. Although pervy guys are kind of the stock in trade of parkruns!
I don’t drive and I’m pretty sure there’s only the one in my town, according to Facebook anyway. I will have to go in disguise "
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I’ve just got in from my long run for this week, my schedule is all over the place because my weekend plans have changed... 14.5 km in 1.16.12. Very pleased with that!
Thank god tomorrow is a rest day |
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"That’s a good time! I’m running tomorrow, should have been strength but my PT hasn’t recovered from his trip to download yet "
Thanks, I’m just going to die here now
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"I have found the local park run which I will have a 45 minute walk to get to (good warm up!) I’m slightly out off doing it as I know a creepy guy from work does it and I don’t fancy him leering at me and my wobbly Lycra well not until I can out run him anyway!
Can you not go to your next one along? I’ve got 4/5 within 30 mins driving distance from me. Although pervy guys are kind of the stock in trade of parkruns!
I don’t drive and I’m pretty sure there’s only the one in my town, according to Facebook anyway. I will have to go in disguise
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I have none within 30 minutes drive |
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"I’ve recently started C25k on week 5 run 3 next slightly terrified that it’s gone from 2 8min runs to a full 20 minutes anyone have any tips how to get past the need to stop before the end feeling lol? I’ve mostly ran on a treadmill so far but my aim is for a park run
I remember when doing C25k and the jump to 20 mins non stop and thinking that there's no way I could do that but that's the brilliant thing about c25k the plan is designed so that you can and you will be amazed that you can do it, just don't give up, slow down if need be, must of its mental not physical esp if stuck to the plan. Good luck!
Thankyou! It’ssuch a good plan, I would never have dreamed I’d be able to run for 8 minutes and then do it again so I guess I should keep that in mind slow and steady wins the race lol
Absolutely! That step up seems pretty harsh but it works, it’s really worth it.
A quick question are you using a dreadmill for it or on the roads? Treadmill in the gym, I feel safer and a bit daft running outside on my own lol and it's also been a bit too warm for my liking but I will brave it soon
I found running on the treadmill to be a very arduous task, I still do to be honest! Most runners that I talk to hate running on treadmills, but if it works for you then great
I did most of my 1st year of running on the treadmill for fear of embarrassment of someone seeing me out on the roads but now I love it and embrace it and only use a treadmill if running outside is not an option
I get that! Yes it is a bit monotonous, I need to spend some time working out some routes I could do locally I think. Off to America for work next week so I’m keen to plan a run round there too, running kit will definitely be packed "
Love it! Every time I go away with work the 1st thing packed is the running gear then squeeze in the rest of the clothes etc. |
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"I’ve just got in from my long run for this week, my schedule is all over the place because my weekend plans have changed... 14.5 km in 1.16.12. Very pleased with that!
Thank god tomorrow is a rest day"
I've worked out you run 3 times faster than me. Time I started a crap crap running thread x |
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"I did just roll my ankle running for the bus though. Going to put some peas on it when I get into the office
Who has frozen peas in their office lol x"
Haha I popped into Lidl on the way to work & got a 79p bag of frozen sweet corn. Did the job as I'm fine on it today x |
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"I’ve just got in from my long run for this week, my schedule is all over the place because my weekend plans have changed... 14.5 km in 1.16.12. Very pleased with that!
Thank god tomorrow is a rest day
I've worked out you run 3 times faster than me. Time I started a crap crap running thread x"
It’s not about times, it really doesn’t matter how fast you are, to me that’s the thing about running, it’s about improving and doing better than youve done before |
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"I’ve just got in from my long run for this week, my schedule is all over the place because my weekend plans have changed... 14.5 km in 1.16.12. Very pleased with that!
Thank god tomorrow is a rest day
I've worked out you run 3 times faster than me. Time I started a crap crap running thread x
It’s not about times, it really doesn’t matter how fast you are, to me that’s the thing about running, it’s about improving and doing better than youve done before"
I know that but I thought it being a crap running thread there would be people in the same boat as me and I'd get a wee boost. I go out and think I'm doing well...I'm all chuffed with myself....go on to this thread and everyone is so fast and realise I'm really shit. it's actually quite funny lol x |
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"I’ve just got in from my long run for this week, my schedule is all over the place because my weekend plans have changed... 14.5 km in 1.16.12. Very pleased with that!
Thank god tomorrow is a rest day
I've worked out you run 3 times faster than me. Time I started a crap crap running thread x
It’s not about times, it really doesn’t matter how fast you are, to me that’s the thing about running, it’s about improving and doing better than youve done before
I know that but I thought it being a crap running thread there would be people in the same boat as me and I'd get a wee boost. I go out and think I'm doing well...I'm all chuffed with myself....go on to this thread and everyone is so fast and realise I'm really shit. it's actually quite funny lol x"
Don't worry, I'm on the crap crap running thread too. It does feel a bit disheartening when 'proper' runners turn up 
I seem to be on a full stop moment hopefully I'll get my mojo back properly when I've done my big walk in a couple of weeks
Keep running I'm still reading everyone's progress |
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"I’ve just got in from my long run for this week, my schedule is all over the place because my weekend plans have changed... 14.5 km in 1.16.12. Very pleased with that!
Thank god tomorrow is a rest day
I've worked out you run 3 times faster than me. Time I started a crap crap running thread x
It’s not about times, it really doesn’t matter how fast you are, to me that’s the thing about running, it’s about improving and doing better than youve done before
I know that but I thought it being a crap running thread there would be people in the same boat as me and I'd get a wee boost. I go out and think I'm doing well...I'm all chuffed with myself....go on to this thread and everyone is so fast and realise I'm really shit. it's actually quite funny lol x
Don't worry, I'm on the crap crap running thread too. It does feel a bit disheartening when 'proper' runners turn up
I seem to be on a full stop moment hopefully I'll get my mojo back properly when I've done my big walk in a couple of weeks
Keep running I'm still reading everyone's progress "
Sorry! I feel bad now! The last thing I want to do is demotivate people |
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"I’ve just got in from my long run for this week, my schedule is all over the place because my weekend plans have changed... 14.5 km in 1.16.12. Very pleased with that!
Thank god tomorrow is a rest day
I've worked out you run 3 times faster than me. Time I started a crap crap running thread x
It’s not about times, it really doesn’t matter how fast you are, to me that’s the thing about running, it’s about improving and doing better than youve done before
I know that but I thought it being a crap running thread there would be people in the same boat as me and I'd get a wee boost. I go out and think I'm doing well...I'm all chuffed with myself....go on to this thread and everyone is so fast and realise I'm really shit. it's actually quite funny lol x
Don't worry, I'm on the crap crap running thread too. It does feel a bit disheartening when 'proper' runners turn up
I seem to be on a full stop moment hopefully I'll get my mojo back properly when I've done my big walk in a couple of weeks
Keep running I'm still reading everyone's progress "
Oh I could walk for miles. I might join the crap walking thread x |
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"I’ve just got in from my long run for this week, my schedule is all over the place because my weekend plans have changed... 14.5 km in 1.16.12. Very pleased with that!
Thank god tomorrow is a rest day
I've worked out you run 3 times faster than me. Time I started a crap crap running thread x
It’s not about times, it really doesn’t matter how fast you are, to me that’s the thing about running, it’s about improving and doing better than youve done before
I know that but I thought it being a crap running thread there would be people in the same boat as me and I'd get a wee boost. I go out and think I'm doing well...I'm all chuffed with myself....go on to this thread and everyone is so fast and realise I'm really shit. it's actually quite funny lol x
Don't worry, I'm on the crap crap running thread too. It does feel a bit disheartening when 'proper' runners turn up
I seem to be on a full stop moment hopefully I'll get my mojo back properly when I've done my big walk in a couple of weeks
Keep running I'm still reading everyone's progress
Sorry! I feel bad now! The last thing I want to do is demotivate people"
Don't feel bad, you're doing an excellent job |
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"I’ve just got in from my long run for this week, my schedule is all over the place because my weekend plans have changed... 14.5 km in 1.16.12. Very pleased with that!
Thank god tomorrow is a rest day
I've worked out you run 3 times faster than me. Time I started a crap crap running thread x
It’s not about times, it really doesn’t matter how fast you are, to me that’s the thing about running, it’s about improving and doing better than youve done before
I know that but I thought it being a crap running thread there would be people in the same boat as me and I'd get a wee boost. I go out and think I'm doing well...I'm all chuffed with myself....go on to this thread and everyone is so fast and realise I'm really shit. it's actually quite funny lol x
Don't worry, I'm on the crap crap running thread too. It does feel a bit disheartening when 'proper' runners turn up
I seem to be on a full stop moment hopefully I'll get my mojo back properly when I've done my big walk in a couple of weeks
Keep running I'm still reading everyone's progress
Oh I could walk for miles. I might join the crap walking thread x"
I'm good at walking miles so won't be a crap walking thread |
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"I’ve just got in from my long run for this week, my schedule is all over the place because my weekend plans have changed... 14.5 km in 1.16.12. Very pleased with that!
Thank god tomorrow is a rest day
I've worked out you run 3 times faster than me. Time I started a crap crap running thread x
It’s not about times, it really doesn’t matter how fast you are, to me that’s the thing about running, it’s about improving and doing better than youve done before
I know that but I thought it being a crap running thread there would be people in the same boat as me and I'd get a wee boost. I go out and think I'm doing well...I'm all chuffed with myself....go on to this thread and everyone is so fast and realise I'm really shit. it's actually quite funny lol x
Don't worry, I'm on the crap crap running thread too. It does feel a bit disheartening when 'proper' runners turn up
I seem to be on a full stop moment hopefully I'll get my mojo back properly when I've done my big walk in a couple of weeks
Keep running I'm still reading everyone's progress
Sorry! I feel bad now! The last thing I want to do is demotivate people"
Aww don't feel bad. It's not your fault I'm shit I'll hopefully be as good as you one day x |
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"I’ve just got in from my long run for this week, my schedule is all over the place because my weekend plans have changed... 14.5 km in 1.16.12. Very pleased with that!
Thank god tomorrow is a rest day
I've worked out you run 3 times faster than me. Time I started a crap crap running thread x
It’s not about times, it really doesn’t matter how fast you are, to me that’s the thing about running, it’s about improving and doing better than youve done before
I know that but I thought it being a crap running thread there would be people in the same boat as me and I'd get a wee boost. I go out and think I'm doing well...I'm all chuffed with myself....go on to this thread and everyone is so fast and realise I'm really shit. it's actually quite funny lol x
Don't worry, I'm on the crap crap running thread too. It does feel a bit disheartening when 'proper' runners turn up
I seem to be on a full stop moment hopefully I'll get my mojo back properly when I've done my big walk in a couple of weeks
Keep running I'm still reading everyone's progress
Sorry! I feel bad now! The last thing I want to do is demotivate people
Aww don't feel bad. It's not your fault I'm shit I'll hopefully be as good as you one day x"
You're not shit!! If you were you would still be on that couch!!! You doing the C25k, which is where we all started and I for one was utterly crap, wheezing, legs not moving in front of one another...
So, less whinging more moving, otherwise I will chase you with a big fat stick
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"I’ve just got in from my long run for this week, my schedule is all over the place because my weekend plans have changed... 14.5 km in 1.16.12. Very pleased with that!
Thank god tomorrow is a rest day
I've worked out you run 3 times faster than me. Time I started a crap crap running thread x
It’s not about times, it really doesn’t matter how fast you are, to me that’s the thing about running, it’s about improving and doing better than youve done before
I know that but I thought it being a crap running thread there would be people in the same boat as me and I'd get a wee boost. I go out and think I'm doing well...I'm all chuffed with myself....go on to this thread and everyone is so fast and realise I'm really shit. it's actually quite funny lol x"
I bet most elite athletes think the same - I'm crap compared to x athlete.
You are doing fantastic. So what if it's what you think is slow. You are getting out there and lapping everyone on the couch.
There are so many people at work who say "I can't run 3 miles". I'm sure they could, but they are just too lazy. |
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Mid-way through week 9 and running comfortably for the 30. I ran with a friend last night and upped my pace to stay with him, it was a little harder but I increased my distance and recovered quickly.
Can't believe how good the Couch to 5k program is; I'm fast on the bike too. Going to build on this and increase the length of time I run for |
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"I’ve just got in from my long run for this week, my schedule is all over the place because my weekend plans have changed... 14.5 km in 1.16.12. Very pleased with that!
Thank god tomorrow is a rest day
I've worked out you run 3 times faster than me. Time I started a crap crap running thread x
It’s not about times, it really doesn’t matter how fast you are, to me that’s the thing about running, it’s about improving and doing better than youve done before
I know that but I thought it being a crap running thread there would be people in the same boat as me and I'd get a wee boost. I go out and think I'm doing well...I'm all chuffed with myself....go on to this thread and everyone is so fast and realise I'm really shit. it's actually quite funny lol x
I bet most elite athletes think the same - I'm crap compared to x athlete.
You are doing fantastic. So what if it's what you think is slow. You are getting out there and lapping everyone on the couch.
There are so many people at work who say "I can't run 3 miles". I'm sure they could, but they are just too lazy."
Thank you. I'm going to do a 10k in September. It's going to be a brass neck but your right it's something lots of others don't
Hoping to take time off my 3 miles again this week. Would love to do it in an hour x |
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"I’ve just got in from my long run for this week, my schedule is all over the place because my weekend plans have changed... 14.5 km in 1.16.12. Very pleased with that!
Thank god tomorrow is a rest day
I've worked out you run 3 times faster than me. Time I started a crap crap running thread x
It’s not about times, it really doesn’t matter how fast you are, to me that’s the thing about running, it’s about improving and doing better than youve done before
I know that but I thought it being a crap running thread there would be people in the same boat as me and I'd get a wee boost. I go out and think I'm doing well...I'm all chuffed with myself....go on to this thread and everyone is so fast and realise I'm really shit. it's actually quite funny lol x
I bet most elite athletes think the same - I'm crap compared to x athlete.
You are doing fantastic. So what if it's what you think is slow. You are getting out there and lapping everyone on the couch.
There are so many people at work who say "I can't run 3 miles". I'm sure they could, but they are just too lazy.
Thank you. I'm going to do a 10k in September. It's going to be a brass neck but your right it's something lots of others don't
Hoping to take time off my 3 miles again this week. Would love to do it in an hour x"
Do you run on your own, or with others?
Did you just decide to do 3 miles, or did you build up to it? |
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"First run since 20th May tonight
Took it easy, but got tired about halfway in, so ran walked the rest.
Yay! The tonsillitis has officially gone (almost!)"
Brilliant! Well done |
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"I’ve just got in from my long run for this week, my schedule is all over the place because my weekend plans have changed... 14.5 km in 1.16.12. Very pleased with that!
Thank god tomorrow is a rest day
I've worked out you run 3 times faster than me. Time I started a crap crap running thread x
It’s not about times, it really doesn’t matter how fast you are, to me that’s the thing about running, it’s about improving and doing better than youve done before
I know that but I thought it being a crap running thread there would be people in the same boat as me and I'd get a wee boost. I go out and think I'm doing well...I'm all chuffed with myself....go on to this thread and everyone is so fast and realise I'm really shit. it's actually quite funny lol x
I bet most elite athletes think the same - I'm crap compared to x athlete.
You are doing fantastic. So what if it's what you think is slow. You are getting out there and lapping everyone on the couch.
There are so many people at work who say "I can't run 3 miles". I'm sure they could, but they are just too lazy.
Thank you. I'm going to do a 10k in September. It's going to be a brass neck but your right it's something lots of others don't
Hoping to take time off my 3 miles again this week. Would love to do it in an hour x
Do you run on your own, or with others?
Did you just decide to do 3 miles, or did you build up to it?"
On my own. There is a few people that have said to go out with them but they are proper runners so there is no point
No I was doing one mile but it was uphill slightly so I changed where I was running to a big straifht bit. I drove round it one day to see how far it was x |
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"First run since 20th May tonight
Took it easy, but got tired about halfway in, so ran walked the rest.
Yay! The tonsillitis has officially gone (almost!)"
Excellent news. I just gazed longingly at my parkrun band. |
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I went out this morning, with tissues in my pocket
Managed to run 8.79 in 54 minutes and that included stopping twice to blow my nose
Hayfever fook off!!!!!! |
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"I went out this morning, with tissues in my pocket
Managed to run 8.79 in 54 minutes and that included stopping twice to blow my nose
Hayfever fook off!!!!!! "
Glad to hear you are now feeling well enough to run again! |
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"I went out this morning, with tissues in my pocket
Managed to run 8.79 in 54 minutes and that included stopping twice to blow my nose
Hayfever fook off!!!!!! "
Nearly 9 miles in 54 mins is some going! Hayfever is a nightmare when running |
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"I went out this morning, with tissues in my pocket
Managed to run 8.79 in 54 minutes and that included stopping twice to blow my nose
Hayfever fook off!!!!!!
Nearly 9 miles in 54 mins is some going! Hayfever is a nightmare when running "
Was it miles or Km? |
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"I went out this morning, with tissues in my pocket
Managed to run 8.79 in 54 minutes and that included stopping twice to blow my nose
Hayfever fook off!!!!!! "
I’ve just got in after my first early morning run, I normally run in the evenings so it was a bit of a shock to the system! |
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I did it, completed wk 5 run 3 can not believe I managed to run for 20 minutes and then I ran some more walked a bit and then ran to make 5 k woohoo! What an amazing program c25k is |
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"I went out this morning, with tissues in my pocket
Managed to run 8.79 in 54 minutes and that included stopping twice to blow my nose
Hayfever fook off!!!!!!
Nearly 9 miles in 54 mins is some going! Hayfever is a nightmare when running
Was it miles or Km? "
Miles it was km  |
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"I did it, completed wk 5 run 3 can not believe I managed to run for 20 minutes and then I ran some more walked a bit and then ran to make 5 k woohoo! What an amazing program c25k is"
Fantastic! Well done! |
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"I went out this morning, with tissues in my pocket
Managed to run 8.79 in 54 minutes and that included stopping twice to blow my nose
Hayfever fook off!!!!!!
Nearly 9 miles in 54 mins is some going! Hayfever is a nightmare when running
Was it miles or Km?
Miles it was km "
Sorry was just messing, guessed it was kms, which is still brill! |
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"Aching like a bitch this morning oh dear
Fantastic doing 20 mins, make sure you rest today and don't do any running!"
Thanks I plan on resting and watching rugby, definitely couldn’t do it again today haha! Planning to run again on Monday |
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"Aching like a bitch this morning oh dear
Fantastic doing 20 mins, make sure you rest today and don't do any running!
Thanks I plan on resting and watching rugby, definitely couldn’t do it again today haha! Planning to run again on Monday "
Perfect!
What's the plan for Monday? |
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"Aching like a bitch this morning oh dear
Fantastic doing 20 mins, make sure you rest today and don't do any running!
Thanks I plan on resting and watching rugby, definitely couldn’t do it again today haha! Planning to run again on Monday "
A bit of very light stretching will help with the DOMS. A good couple of days rest is a really good idea too |
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After no running for a month I’ve reclaimed my inner crap runner and went this morning.
5k done, woo-hoo
I am absolutely fucked, and not in the good way, but it feels great to have done it again. Hopefully I can make the time to do it 3 times a week again |
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"After no running for a month I’ve reclaimed my inner crap runner and went this morning.
5k done, woo-hoo
I am absolutely fucked, and not in the good way, but it feels great to have done it again. Hopefully I can make the time to do it 3 times a week again "
Glad you tied up your laces again! |
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"Aching like a bitch this morning oh dear
Fantastic doing 20 mins, make sure you rest today and don't do any running!
Thanks I plan on resting and watching rugby, definitely couldn’t do it again today haha! Planning to run again on Monday
A bit of very light stretching will help with the DOMS. A good couple of days rest is a really good idea too "
I try and mix it up so I have a strength day and a day off then a run day and stretch too I like to do yoga when I can that helps massively |
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"After no running for a month I’ve reclaimed my inner crap runner and went this morning.
5k done, woo-hoo
I am absolutely fucked, and not in the good way, but it feels great to have done it again. Hopefully I can make the time to do it 3 times a week again "
Fantastic and not too far from me either |
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parkrun yesterday in 26 m 16s was my first 5k run since the last social and I hadn't eaten properly the night before and drank a lot of beer for me so well chuffed. My first busy one so was held up for the first part of the course.
Should I gradually build up to a 10k or just sensibly slow my pace and go for it? I don't take water with me on a 5k but might not make 10k without? |
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"parkrun yesterday in 26 m 16s was my first 5k run since the last social and I hadn't eaten properly the night before and drank a lot of beer for me so well chuffed. My first busy one so was held up for the first part of the course.
Should I gradually build up to a 10k or just sensibly slow my pace and go for it? I don't take water with me on a 5k but might not make 10k without? "
I’d say to build up to it, if if you can get your distance to about 8k then you should be able to make the step up |
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"parkrun yesterday in 26 m 16s was my first 5k run since the last social and I hadn't eaten properly the night before and drank a lot of beer for me so well chuffed. My first busy one so was held up for the first part of the course.
Should I gradually build up to a 10k or just sensibly slow my pace and go for it? I don't take water with me on a 5k but might not make 10k without? "
Well done!
That's a fantastic time!
You should be able to do 10k without water - rule of thumb is you don't need water if you are running for less than an hour (unless it's a race!)
I would build up. You are meant to increase your distance by a maximum of 10% each week. However, you should be fine if you increase by 1k each week.
Have a look at a couch to 5k plus app (there are some specially designed for people moving from 5 to 10k), or a training plan online. |
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"parkrun yesterday in 26 m 16s was my first 5k run since the last social and I hadn't eaten properly the night before and drank a lot of beer for me so well chuffed. My first busy one so was held up for the first part of the course.
Should I gradually build up to a 10k or just sensibly slow my pace and go for it? I don't take water with me on a 5k but might not make 10k without?
I’d say to build up to it, if if you can get your distance to about 8k then you should be able to make the step up "
Thanks. |
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"parkrun yesterday in 26 m 16s was my first 5k run since the last social and I hadn't eaten properly the night before and drank a lot of beer for me so well chuffed. My first busy one so was held up for the first part of the course.
Should I gradually build up to a 10k or just sensibly slow my pace and go for it? I don't take water with me on a 5k but might not make 10k without?
Well done!
That's a fantastic time!
You should be able to do 10k without water - rule of thumb is you don't need water if you are running for less than an hour (unless it's a race!)
I would build up. You are meant to increase your distance by a maximum of 10% each week. However, you should be fine if you increase by 1k each week.
Have a look at a couch to 5k plus app (there are some specially designed for people moving from 5 to 10k), or a training plan online."
Thanks, not actually convinced I can do it in under an hour but time will tell |
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Tried a 5k interval to get my legs and lungs used to running a quicker tempo. Nice gentle introduction to the week. I want to beat my Park Run PB within the next 4 weeks.
Let’s smash it ladies and gents |
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over a year ago
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Did the Adidas city run yesterday.
Rather than a set distance, you simply run as many 1 mile laps as you can in 1hour.
There were some slow runners, some fast and even some blind. It was a fun concept to see everyone running their own race. |
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"parkrun yesterday in 26 m 16s was my first 5k run since the last social and I hadn't eaten properly the night before and drank a lot of beer for me so well chuffed. My first busy one so was held up for the first part of the course.
Should I gradually build up to a 10k or just sensibly slow my pace and go for it? I don't take water with me on a 5k but might not make 10k without?
Well done!
That's a fantastic time!
You should be able to do 10k without water - rule of thumb is you don't need water if you are running for less than an hour (unless it's a race!)
I would build up. You are meant to increase your distance by a maximum of 10% each week. However, you should be fine if you increase by 1k each week.
Have a look at a couch to 5k plus app (there are some specially designed for people moving from 5 to 10k), or a training plan online.
Thanks, not actually convinced I can do it in under an hour but time will tell"
If you can do 5k in 26 minutes, you should do 10k (with a bit of practice) in well under 1 hour (best guess is about 53 minutes).
Just take it easy and build up. You'll be fine! |
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"Did the Adidas city run yesterday.
Rather than a set distance, you simply run as many 1 mile laps as you can in 1hour.
There were some slow runners, some fast and even some blind. It was a fun concept to see everyone running their own race."
I saw that and thought about it. It looks like a good concept. How did you do? |
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"Did the Adidas city run yesterday.
Rather than a set distance, you simply run as many 1 mile laps as you can in 1hour.
There were some slow runners, some fast and even some blind. It was a fun concept to see everyone running their own race.
I saw that and thought about it. It looks like a good concept. How did you do?"
I managed 7.2 miles which I'm pretty happy with. It was quite congested but everyone was pretty laid back. |
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"Did the Adidas city run yesterday.
Rather than a set distance, you simply run as many 1 mile laps as you can in 1hour.
There were some slow runners, some fast and even some blind. It was a fun concept to see everyone running their own race.
I saw that and thought about it. It looks like a good concept. How did you do?
I managed 7.2 miles which I'm pretty happy with. It was quite congested but everyone was pretty laid back."
That's really good for an hour! |
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