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FAB CRAP RUNNERS' CLUB - WEEK THIRTY
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WEEK THIRTY!!!
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Hey lovely Fab Crap Runners!
It's Week Thirty!!!
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How is everyone doing?
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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 their fitness through running. None of them were natural athletes but they did it anyway.
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FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS:
"Couch to 5k" (C25K) is a nine-week running programme for absolute beginners, available on various free phone apps (Mrs T used Get Running). But you can join this thread to get fit by any means including walking and cycling - all are welcome. If you're expecting to be utterly crap at it (I mean reeeeeeeeeally bad), you're in the right place. Join the thread, tell us what your aim is and we'll cheer you on each week, just for trying.
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FOR MORE EXPERIENCED RUNNERS:
Tell us what you’re up to with your running, your training and your races. Let’s us know your highs and lows. Please cheer on the newbies and give advice if they ask.
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AND FINALLY:
Who is working towards a specific goal? Tell us your progress. |
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Morning everyone.
How are you all?
Nice to see the updates last week - lots of progress made and a few first races 
Welcome to all the newbies to the thread, I'd say pull up a chair and take a seat, but I think tie up your laces and run is more apt.
How is everyone doing with the heat? Just remember to take it easy and drink plenty of water.
Well done everyone on your journey so far |
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"Who is working towards a specific goal? Tell us your progress.
I did..... Yesterday 
Bookmarking for another day 
And now we decide your next running challenge "
Think you already have done  |
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"Who is working towards a specific goal? Tell us your progress.
I did..... Yesterday
Bookmarking for another day
And now we decide your next running challenge
Think you already have done "
Well, if it makes you feel better, I'm not looking forward to that hill either |
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And another new week!
I’m back onto my training plan again after a week or so off for a chest cold, week 8 of 18 now and it’s going to get tougher from here on in. It’s not helped by the fact that I cracked a rib on Friday when I went Karting
Congratulations to everyone that had a race or ran over the weekend, everyone is doing so well. |
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over a year ago
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I’m targeting a half in autumn. Done a couple of 10Ks over summer but need to start adding more slow and long runs into my schedule. Good luck everyone for the week ahead. I’m on 2 weeks A/L so need to plan some runs whilst also having time to have fun with the kids |
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"May of nearly killed me in this heat did 7km this morning, is the a strava group. "
I imagine that most wouldn’t sign up to it as it will give real names and exact locations |
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"May of nearly killed me in this heat did 7km this morning, is the a strava group.
I imagine that most wouldn’t sign up to it as it will give real names and exact locations "
Oh I forgot about that  |
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over a year ago
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Bookmarking....seriously need to start again but after a crap first week back at work and some family crap going on i have lost the little mojo that i had for anything, walking, running, talking to anyone in or out of here.....sex is a distant memory |
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"And another new week!
I’m back onto my training plan again after a week or so off for a chest cold, week 8 of 18 now and it’s going to get tougher from here on in. It’s not helped by the fact that I cracked a rib on Friday when I went Karting
Congratulations to everyone that had a race or ran over the weekend, everyone is doing so well."
Ouch! How did you manage to do that?
Take it easy when you restart, maybe repeat the last week you did to ease yourself back in
And yes, I'm a nag |
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"I’m targeting a half in autumn. Done a couple of 10Ks over summer but need to start adding more slow and long runs into my schedule. Good luck everyone for the week ahead. I’m on 2 weeks A/L so need to plan some runs whilst also having time to have fun with the kids "
There are two ways of looking at it, running gets in the way of life and life gets in the way of running.
Don't be too hard on yourself if you don't run because you are making memories with your kids. They are only this age once. Missing a couple of long runs now won't hurt any halfs in the Autumn. |
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"Booked my late summer /autumn races...except the ones already full! How very dare they & the ones that haven't opened yet. This takes more planning than the training does!"
I know of a 10k race in a small town that sells out within two hours |
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"May of nearly killed me in this heat did 7km this morning, is the a strava group.
I imagine that most wouldn’t sign up to it as it will give real names and exact locations
Oh I forgot about that "
It was discussed a couple of months ago, but dismissed for that reason.
I would happily join (I use my real barcode for parkrun socials), but that would be an interesting conversation to have with runners you know IRL. |
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"Bookmarking....seriously need to start again but after a crap first week back at work and some family crap going on i have lost the little mojo that i had for anything, walking, running, talking to anyone in or out of here.....sex is a distant memory "
That's rubbish, hope it improves.
You may find that just getting out there helps? I know that's easier said than done though.
We'll still be here whatever you do... |
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"Bookmarking....seriously need to start again but after a crap first week back at work and some family crap going on i have lost the little mojo that i had for anything, walking, running, talking to anyone in or out of here.....sex is a distant memory "
You should come to the next FCRC parkrun social, you could probably tick all of those boxes! |
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Oooooh running I think I remember that
Been lapsed a fair few weeks (read months)I suffered an achilles tendon injury and I just can't get myself motivated to get back to it and this weather isn't helping much.
Blue.x |
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"Has any one seen the naked 5km
Want to do it but even though it's twice a year can guarantee it clashes with something else and I can never make it"
Is there more than one event? I used to invite a running work colleague but she always said no for some unexplicable reason |
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"Oooooh running I think I remember that
Been lapsed a fair few weeks (read months)I suffered an achilles tendon injury and I just can't get myself motivated to get back to it and this weather isn't helping much.
Blue.x "
Get out there for a walk, you know you want to |
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Just getting back into running after a long time away. Treat myself to some new sneaks and doing a mile and a half a night. It's not much but it's a start.
Wish I'd spotted this sooner too. |
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"Just getting back into running after a long time away. Treat myself to some new sneaks and doing a mile and a half a night. It's not much but it's a start.
Wish I'd spotted this sooner too."
Starting is the hardest bit, well done! |
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over a year ago
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"New running shoes just arrived, guess I'll have to go and christen them! #NoMoreExcuses"
I need some new ones I think, I’ll treat myself after this cycle, I’m a little maranoid about changing now. |
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"And another new week!
I’m back onto my training plan again after a week or so off for a chest cold, week 8 of 18 now and it’s going to get tougher from here on in. It’s not helped by the fact that I cracked a rib on Friday when I went Karting
Congratulations to everyone that had a race or ran over the weekend, everyone is doing so well.
Ouch! How did you manage to do that?
Take it easy when you restart, maybe repeat the last week you did to ease yourself back in
And yes, I'm a nag "
I haven’t got a clue how I managed it! It’s not too bad, it’s a lower one so it doesn’t affect my breathing just my core work.
I took it easy last week and luckily it fell on the rest week. Monday was intervals, today more of the same! Does anyone want to come and push me out the door? |
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"New running shoes just arrived, guess I'll have to go and christen them! #NoMoreExcuses"
7 miles and shoes felt great. Might get another pair as they were a real bargain |
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"And another new week!
I’m back onto my training plan again after a week or so off for a chest cold, week 8 of 18 now and it’s going to get tougher from here on in. It’s not helped by the fact that I cracked a rib on Friday when I went Karting
Congratulations to everyone that had a race or ran over the weekend, everyone is doing so well.
Ouch! How did you manage to do that?
Take it easy when you restart, maybe repeat the last week you did to ease yourself back in
And yes, I'm a nag
I haven’t got a clue how I managed it! It’s not too bad, it’s a lower one so it doesn’t affect my breathing just my core work.
I took it easy last week and luckily it fell on the rest week. Monday was intervals, today more of the same! Does anyone want to come and push me out the door? "
I was meant to go running tonight, but stayed in instead. No excuse tomorrow - tailrunning our club run. |
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"Just getting back into running after a long time away. Treat myself to some new sneaks and doing a mile and a half a night. It's not much but it's a start.
Wish I'd spotted this sooner too."
Well done if you made it out |
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"And another new week!
I’m back onto my training plan again after a week or so off for a chest cold, week 8 of 18 now and it’s going to get tougher from here on in. It’s not helped by the fact that I cracked a rib on Friday when I went Karting
Congratulations to everyone that had a race or ran over the weekend, everyone is doing so well.
Ouch! How did you manage to do that?
Take it easy when you restart, maybe repeat the last week you did to ease yourself back in
And yes, I'm a nag
I haven’t got a clue how I managed it! It’s not too bad, it’s a lower one so it doesn’t affect my breathing just my core work.
I took it easy last week and luckily it fell on the rest week. Monday was intervals, today more of the same! Does anyone want to come and push me out the door?
I was meant to go running tonight, but stayed in instead. No excuse tomorrow - tailrunning our club run."
I did think about skipping my run tonight but tomorrow is going to be even hotter! I got it done... |
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"And another new week!
I’m back onto my training plan again after a week or so off for a chest cold, week 8 of 18 now and it’s going to get tougher from here on in. It’s not helped by the fact that I cracked a rib on Friday when I went Karting
Congratulations to everyone that had a race or ran over the weekend, everyone is doing so well.
Ouch! How did you manage to do that?
Take it easy when you restart, maybe repeat the last week you did to ease yourself back in
And yes, I'm a nag
I haven’t got a clue how I managed it! It’s not too bad, it’s a lower one so it doesn’t affect my breathing just my core work.
I took it easy last week and luckily it fell on the rest week. Monday was intervals, today more of the same! Does anyone want to come and push me out the door?
I was meant to go running tonight, but stayed in instead. No excuse tomorrow - tailrunning our club run.
I did think about skipping my run tonight but tomorrow is going to be even hotter! I got it done..."
Well done |
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"And another new week!
I’m back onto my training plan again after a week or so off for a chest cold, week 8 of 18 now and it’s going to get tougher from here on in. It’s not helped by the fact that I cracked a rib on Friday when I went Karting
Congratulations to everyone that had a race or ran over the weekend, everyone is doing so well.
Ouch! How did you manage to do that?
Take it easy when you restart, maybe repeat the last week you did to ease yourself back in
And yes, I'm a nag
I haven’t got a clue how I managed it! It’s not too bad, it’s a lower one so it doesn’t affect my breathing just my core work.
I took it easy last week and luckily it fell on the rest week. Monday was intervals, today more of the same! Does anyone want to come and push me out the door?
I was meant to go running tonight, but stayed in instead. No excuse tomorrow - tailrunning our club run.
I did think about skipping my run tonight but tomorrow is going to be even hotter! I got it done...
Well done "
I hope tonight goes well for you, plenty of fluids! |
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"And another new week!
I’m back onto my training plan again after a week or so off for a chest cold, week 8 of 18 now and it’s going to get tougher from here on in. It’s not helped by the fact that I cracked a rib on Friday when I went Karting
Congratulations to everyone that had a race or ran over the weekend, everyone is doing so well.
Ouch! How did you manage to do that?
Take it easy when you restart, maybe repeat the last week you did to ease yourself back in
And yes, I'm a nag
I haven’t got a clue how I managed it! It’s not too bad, it’s a lower one so it doesn’t affect my breathing just my core work.
I took it easy last week and luckily it fell on the rest week. Monday was intervals, today more of the same! Does anyone want to come and push me out the door?
I was meant to go running tonight, but stayed in instead. No excuse tomorrow - tailrunning our club run.
I did think about skipping my run tonight but tomorrow is going to be even hotter! I got it done...
Well done
I hope tonight goes well for you, plenty of fluids! "
I think it will be interesting - possibly more running than walking! |
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I've done nothing this week other than a very tough 4 mile rUn home on monday night. Spent the last 2 days at home with a cold and feel like I've been hit by a bus. I guess that explains Monday's shit effort and probably why last Saturday's parkrun saw me blow quite so spectacularly. Hoping the enforced rest will do me good and that I'm okay for Sunday's 10km |
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"I've done nothing this week other than a very tough 4 mile rUn home on monday night. Spent the last 2 days at home with a cold and feel like I've been hit by a bus. I guess that explains Monday's shit effort and probably why last Saturday's parkrun saw me blow quite so spectacularly. Hoping the enforced rest will do me good and that I'm okay for Sunday's 10km"
Is it a cold or hayfever?
Either way, I hope you feel better soon! |
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"New running shoes just arrived, guess I'll have to go and christen them! #NoMoreExcuses
7 miles and shoes felt great. Might get another pair as they were a real bargain
What did you get?"
Red ones
Asics cumulus gel if you want the gory details.... |
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"New running shoes just arrived, guess I'll have to go and christen them! #NoMoreExcuses
7 miles and shoes felt great. Might get another pair as they were a real bargain
What did you get?
Red ones
Asics cumulus gel if you want the gory details...."
I've never tried Asics. I'm a Brookes girl. I've never had a pair of trainers where I've actually liked the colour, I've always gone for the cheapest pair of Adrenaline in my size. |
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"New running shoes just arrived, guess I'll have to go and christen them! #NoMoreExcuses
7 miles and shoes felt great. Might get another pair as they were a real bargain
What did you get?
Red ones
Asics cumulus gel if you want the gory details....
I've never tried Asics. I'm a Brookes girl. I've never had a pair of trainers where I've actually liked the colour, I've always gone for the cheapest pair of Adrenaline in my size."
I always choose a model for comfort/performance, then pick the cheapest colour! I think the colour of your shoes is largely irrelevant when you're 80 miles deep into a race, and covered in snot, dribble and puke!!! |
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Went for a run earlier, it was a bit too hot for me!!
Failed miserably and went home 
Will definately get back into it when it cools down a tad
Just hoping I will be at a similar level when I do and not having to go back a few weeks training  |
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"I always choose a model for comfort/performance, then pick the cheapest colour! I think the colour of your shoes is largely irrelevant when you're 80 miles deep into a race, and covered in snot, dribble and puke!!! "
I bought Asics and I think the shop assistant saw mug on my forehead as soon as I entered the store. The colours I liked 'weren't in stock in my size' 
So I bought the most expensive pair (they were half price), but still twice as much as I normally pay for trainers!!
FYI, the colour has to be right to match our outfit  |
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"I always choose a model for comfort/performance, then pick the cheapest colour! I think the colour of your shoes is largely irrelevant when you're 80 miles deep into a race, and covered in snot, dribble and puke!!!
I bought Asics and I think the shop assistant saw mug on my forehead as soon as I entered the store. The colours I liked 'weren't in stock in my size'
So I bought the most expensive pair (they were half price), but still twice as much as I normally pay for trainers!!
FYI, the colour has to be right to match our outfit "
I'm a crap girl aren't I. |
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"Went for a run earlier, it was a bit too hot for me!!
Failed miserably and went home
Will definately get back into it when it cools down a tad
Just hoping I will be at a similar level when I do and not having to go back a few weeks training "
When was the last time you ran before today? I thought you did a good 11k run last week? |
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"I've done nothing this week other than a very tough 4 mile rUn home on monday night. Spent the last 2 days at home with a cold and feel like I've been hit by a bus. I guess that explains Monday's shit effort and probably why last Saturday's parkrun saw me blow quite so spectacularly. Hoping the enforced rest will do me good and that I'm okay for Sunday's 10km
Is it a cold or hayfever?
Either way, I hope you feel better soon!"
Definitely a cold, seem to be over the worst of it. Planning a gentle parkrun tomorrow and hopefully okay for sunday although it won;t be a flat out effort |
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over a year ago
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So I'm starting week 6 of c25k tomorrow - I decided to follow an actual running plan instead of waddling quickly for as long as I can manage and entering a park run. I know they are friendly and welcoming but I chickened out. So far so good - this fat girl is discovering she can actually run. |
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"Went for a run earlier, it was a bit too hot for me!!
Failed miserably and went home
Will definately get back into it when it cools down a tad
Just hoping I will be at a similar level when I do and not having to go back a few weeks training
When was the last time you ran before today? I thought you did a good 11k run last week?"
A good week-week and a half ago it was an amazing 11k, today was a rubbish 6k. The heat killed me |
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"So I'm starting week 6 of c25k tomorrow - I decided to follow an actual running plan instead of waddling quickly for as long as I can manage and entering a park run. I know they are friendly and welcoming but I chickened out. So far so good - this fat girl is discovering she can actually run."
Go you!
There's mo reason why you can;t walk parkrun while you;re working your way through the weeks, But also totally get the way you are doing it and building towards it |
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"I've done nothing this week other than a very tough 4 mile rUn home on monday night. Spent the last 2 days at home with a cold and feel like I've been hit by a bus. I guess that explains Monday's shit effort and probably why last Saturday's parkrun saw me blow quite so spectacularly. Hoping the enforced rest will do me good and that I'm okay for Sunday's 10km
Is it a cold or hayfever?
Either way, I hope you feel better soon!
Definitely a cold, seem to be over the worst of it. Planning a gentle parkrun tomorrow and hopefully okay for sunday although it won;t be a flat out effort"
Take it easy. If parkrun is an effort tomorrow, no run on Sunday.
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"So I'm starting week 6 of c25k tomorrow - I decided to follow an actual running plan instead of waddling quickly for as long as I can manage and entering a park run. I know they are friendly and welcoming but I chickened out. So far so good - this fat girl is discovering she can actually run."
Fantastic Meli! How are you finding C25K? |
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"Went for a run earlier, it was a bit too hot for me!!
Failed miserably and went home
Will definately get back into it when it cools down a tad
Just hoping I will be at a similar level when I do and not having to go back a few weeks training
When was the last time you ran before today? I thought you did a good 11k run last week?
A good week-week and a half ago it was an amazing 11k, today was a rubbish 6k. The heat killed me "
Did you run later in the day? I think it's a bit on the cool side in the mornings (9am). I know you like to run even earlier!
It's meant to rain over the weekend, so maybe try again then? |
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"Go you!
There's mo reason why you can;t walk parkrun while you;re working your way through the weeks, But also totally get the way you are doing it and building towards it"
Thank you BM! Yeah, I know. I think I'd be a bit embarrassed because I've got some way to go yet (I know there's no reason to, but I would). Following a plan just helps me focus and see what I've achieved so far.
"Fantastic Meli! How are you finding C25K?"
Thanks OP! A bit tiring to say the least. At times I can't be arsed because it's warm and it involves me moving but then I think I really should stick to it. The 20 minute run this week was tricky. I feel quite whoop and alive after for a bit and that helps me want to keep running. I've bumbled my stream of consciousness there sorry!
I find it good but tiring basically. |
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"I have just finished Ironman Bolton and now training for the Great North run. My runnning is crap though, like going backwards bad"
You have done an Ironman?
Hats off to you, I couldn't even do a sprint triathlon! |
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Fantastic Meli! How are you finding C25K?
Thanks OP! A bit tiring to say the least. At times I can't be arsed because it's warm and it involves me moving but then I think I really should stick to it. The 20 minute run this week was tricky. I feel quite whoop and alive after for a bit and that helps me want to keep running. I've bumbled my stream of consciousness there sorry!
I find it good but tiring basically."
You managed the 20 minute run though? Well done - you have officially gone further than me on the C25k
The jump on the 20 minute week scared me so much I stopped the program (without attempting it). |
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"I had some new shoes arrive today - that’s always a good day
Tell us "
Mizuno Wave Inspire 14 - I used to wear Mizuno years ago so for £40 decided to give them another go
Also, good work Meli - well done so far. The fun stuff is still to come |
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"I had some new shoes arrive today - that’s always a good day
Tell us
Mizuno Wave Inspire 14 - I used to wear Mizuno years ago so for £40 decided to give them another go
Also, good work Meli - well done so far. The fun stuff is still to come "
This was after some sort of gait analysis/comparing to similar types of shoes rather than just randomly picking a pair of trainers |
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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago
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Well at the moment I have been running around about the 2.25km mark for 15 mins. I only started back at the gym 3 weeks ago. It is taking a bit of time to loose timber and get fit.
On Thursday I reduced pace a little (down 1km an hour) but pushed it out to 18 mins. I am hoping within next 2 weeks to hit 2.5km for 15 mins which is on 5km in 30 mins pace. Then I will do that for a couple of weeks before moving up to 18 mins
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"Well at the moment I have been running around about the 2.25km mark for 15 mins. I only started back at the gym 3 weeks ago. It is taking a bit of time to loose timber and get fit.
On Thursday I reduced pace a little (down 1km an hour) but pushed it out to 18 mins. I am hoping within next 2 weeks to hit 2.5km for 15 mins which is on 5km in 30 mins pace. Then I will do that for a couple of weeks before moving up to 18 mins
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Well done Mike!
Remember that pace isn't everything, a 20 minute 5k is just as far as a 40 minute 5k. |
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By *ikeC81Man
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"Well at the moment I have been running around about the 2.25km mark for 15 mins. I only started back at the gym 3 weeks ago. It is taking a bit of time to loose timber and get fit.
On Thursday I reduced pace a little (down 1km an hour) but pushed it out to 18 mins. I am hoping within next 2 weeks to hit 2.5km for 15 mins which is on 5km in 30 mins pace. Then I will do that for a couple of weeks before moving up to 18 mins
Well done Mike!
Remember that pace isn't everything, a 20 minute 5k is just as far as a 40 minute 5k."
This is true |
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The holiday running has started and it's tough, the 30 deg heat and near 90% humidity at 7am is tough. Trying to stick to 4 or 5 mile runs to keep ticking over and help compensate for the food, beer and wine |
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"The holiday running has started and it's tough, the 30 deg heat and near 90% humidity at 7am is tough. Trying to stick to 4 or 5 mile runs to keep ticking over and help compensate for the food, beer and wine"
Hope you are having a lovely holiday!
It sounds cooler there than it has been here for the last couple of weeks! |
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I haven't done much runn8bg since my 10k in June. Just sprints on the treadmill. I did manage a cheeky 38 min 4.2k in the rain yesterday though. My times are slowly getting better. The aim is for 30m 5k |
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"I haven't done much runn8bg since my 10k in June. Just sprints on the treadmill. I did manage a cheeky 38 min 4.2k in the rain yesterday though. My times are slowly getting better. The aim is for 30m 5k "
Well done! Running in warm rain can sometimes be so nice |
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I'm thinking of starting again, i had finished the c25k but could never do 5k in one go after that  and I've not done anything since end of may beginning of june.....where's the best place to start again? Do i start at week 1 or something else? |
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"I'm thinking of starting again, i had finished the c25k but could never do 5k in one go after that and I've not done anything since end of may beginning of june.....where's the best place to start again? Do i start at week 1 or something else? "
Well if I don’t run for a bit I tend to do 10 mins at between 7/8 km an hour or a couple of weeks just to get my body used to it |
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"Looking forward to a run in the rain tomorrow."
Just to say hello fellow runners!
Yes am.looking forward to the rain as well..I think something is wrong with me I preferred running when it was 2 degrees C at most! |
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"I'm thinking of starting again, i had finished the c25k but could never do 5k in one go after that and I've not done anything since end of may beginning of june.....where's the best place to start again? Do i start at week 1 or something else?
Well if I don’t run for a bit I tend to do 10 mins at between 7/8 km an hour or a couple of weeks just to get my body used to it "
10 mins you're having a laff aren't you |
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"I'm thinking of starting again, i had finished the c25k but could never do 5k in one go after that and I've not done anything since end of may beginning of june.....where's the best place to start again? Do i start at week 1 or something else? "
Go out for a run. Have no prompts with you and see how long you can go. Don't worry about speed or if you have to walk.
Then pick the week closest to that and start from there. |
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"Looking forward to a run in the rain tomorrow.
Just to say hello fellow runners!
Yes am.looking forward to the rain as well..I think something is wrong with me I preferred running when it was 2 degrees C at most!"
Welcome!
What type of running do you do? |
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"Looking forward to a run in the rain tomorrow.
Just to say hello fellow runners!
Yes am.looking forward to the rain as well..I think something is wrong with me I preferred running when it was 2 degrees C at most!"
I prefered it when it was cold and frosty lol i ran a lot better.....well i ran  |
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"I'm thinking of starting again, i had finished the c25k but could never do 5k in one go after that and I've not done anything since end of may beginning of june.....where's the best place to start again? Do i start at week 1 or something else?
Go out for a run. Have no prompts with you and see how long you can go. Don't worry about speed or if you have to walk.
Then pick the week closest to that and start from there."
Thanks sounds like a plan |
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"Just discovered this thread,
Wondering if there are any other TV's that go running as their alter ego. I love it ."
Welcome!
I've not seen any on any of the threads I've posted in, but there might be.
Who do you prefer running as? |
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Hey guys hope you don’t mind me rejoining
Been on and off on the c25k since these threads started due to reoccurring calf injuries, trying to get back to 10k
I’m just about to finish week 7 (1 run to go)
Found these forums a great help......keep going |
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"I haven't done much runn8bg since my 10k in June. Just sprints on the treadmill. I did manage a cheeky 38 min 4.2k in the rain yesterday though. My times are slowly getting better. The aim is for 30m 5k "
A 30min 5k is a decent target, that’s what I’m aiming for, currently just below that pace sadly lol |
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By *ikeC81Man
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"I'm thinking of starting again, i had finished the c25k but could never do 5k in one go after that and I've not done anything since end of may beginning of june.....where's the best place to start again? Do i start at week 1 or something else?
Well if I don’t run for a bit I tend to do 10 mins at between 7/8 km an hour or a couple of weeks just to get my body used to it
10 mins you're having a laff aren't you "
I wasn’t actually....I started back at gym and I done 1.5km In 15 mins. you should be able to manage 1km in 10 mins....that’s 6km an hour speed
For me personally I stepped my pace up to just over 10km an hour (just under 15 mins for 2.5km) this morning to see if I can do it. Managed it but was hard work.
Now to get used to doing regular 15 mins at that pace before stepping it up to 18 mins then 21 mins.
My fasted 5km is 28 or so mins...but a decent time is the 30 min mark. For me I am still carrying about 10kg more than I should be.
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"I haven't done much runn8bg since my 10k in June. Just sprints on the treadmill. I did manage a cheeky 38 min 4.2k in the rain yesterday though. My times are slowly getting better. The aim is for 30m 5k
Well done! Running in warm rain can sometimes be so nice "
It was lovely |
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"I'm thinking of starting again, i had finished the c25k but could never do 5k in one go after that and I've not done anything since end of may beginning of june.....where's the best place to start again? Do i start at week 1 or something else?
Well if I don’t run for a bit I tend to do 10 mins at between 7/8 km an hour or a couple of weeks just to get my body used to it
10 mins you're having a laff aren't you
I wasn’t actually....I started back at gym and I done 1.5km In 15 mins. you should be able to manage 1km in 10 mins....that’s 6km an hour speed
For me personally I stepped my pace up to just over 10km an hour (just under 15 mins for 2.5km) this morning to see if I can do it. Managed it but was hard work.
Now to get used to doing regular 15 mins at that pace before stepping it up to 18 mins then 21 mins.
My fasted 5km is 28 or so mins...but a decent time is the 30 min mark. For me I am still carrying about 10kg more than I should be.
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It doesn't matter how far, it's just the 10 mins lol my runs are cross country with a lot of ups and downs Think i used to do 8 mins
I'll let you know how far, may go after my night shift after a shower or may sleep, I'll find out in the morning hahaha |
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By *ikeC81Man
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"I'm thinking of starting again, i had finished the c25k but could never do 5k in one go after that and I've not done anything since end of may beginning of june.....where's the best place to start again? Do i start at week 1 or something else?
Well if I don’t run for a bit I tend to do 10 mins at between 7/8 km an hour or a couple of weeks just to get my body used to it
10 mins you're having a laff aren't you
I wasn’t actually....I started back at gym and I done 1.5km In 15 mins. you should be able to manage 1km in 10 mins....that’s 6km an hour speed
For me personally I stepped my pace up to just over 10km an hour (just under 15 mins for 2.5km) this morning to see if I can do it. Managed it but was hard work.
Now to get used to doing regular 15 mins at that pace before stepping it up to 18 mins then 21 mins.
My fasted 5km is 28 or so mins...but a decent time is the 30 min mark. For me I am still carrying about 10kg more than I should be.
It doesn't matter how far, it's just the 10 mins lol my runs are cross country with a lot of ups and downs Think i used to do 8 mins
I'll let you know how far, may go after my night shift after a shower or may sleep, I'll find out in the morning hahaha"
Ok well start with 8 mins and take it from there |
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