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WEEK THIRTY-SIX!!! Or there abouts!
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MOTTO: We run #LikeAToddlerChasingAPug
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Hey lovely Fab Crap Runners!
It's Week Thirty-Six!!!
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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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FCRC SOCIAL PARKRUN
We will be doing our third social at Great Denham parkrun on the 22nd September 2018. Please RSVP and I'll send the details of the parkrun and where we will meet for a social drink afterwards. Please remember to sign up for parkrun (and bring your barcode) if you want it to be an official time 
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AND FINALLY:
Who is working towards a specific goal? Tell us your progress. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Good morning FCRC,
Went out this morning, managed 12km!!
Got 10 achievements and 2nd best time for 10km 
I've also cleared all the morning cobwebs in the South East 
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Well done  |
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"10 km race last Sunday, a little 3 miler later and resting till GNR on Sunday. Anybody else doing it ?
No, but I know people who have!
Have a fantastic time "
I withdrew from this year's GNR due to extortionate costs for flights and accommodation, will be doing it next year (all being well) and have hotel booked and waiting for the flights to be released. Good luck to all who are doing it |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Week 2 started of C25k
Good girl
 I hate running swing! "
Give it a few weeks and you’ll see why so many love it - provided you get out and about.
I know more about the city through running than I ever did driving places |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Whoop whoop! It's taper week!
Enjoy!
And good luck for the mara at the weekend. When do you travel out?"
Fly out tomorrow, pasta and wine party on Friday. 26.2 miles and 23 wine stops on Saturday. Cannot wait!! |
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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago
harrow |
Had an awful run yesterday. Head was elsewhere running late from work, gym was busy. Over done the 1st km at 5.40 where I should have been aiming at 6.15. Legs screwed. The problem is takes the machine a while to get to pace, and I struggle after work
Ended up doing another power 500m, a 5 min power walk at full incline, and had a full 15 min cycle. Legs have been killing today. Hopefully be ok for tomorrow. Aiming to do a light 3km in about 20 mins |
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"Had an awful run yesterday. Head was elsewhere running late from work, gym was busy. Over done the 1st km at 5.40 where I should have been aiming at 6.15. Legs screwed. The problem is takes the machine a while to get to pace, and I struggle after work
Ended up doing another power 500m, a 5 min power walk at full incline, and had a full 15 min cycle. Legs have been killing today. Hopefully be ok for tomorrow. Aiming to do a light 3km in about 20 mins "
Might be worth having a couple of days off if your legs are sore, you don't want an injury!!
I know your determined and you are doing very well, but if you get an injury you will be back to square one  |
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"Whoop whoop! It's taper week!
Enjoy!
And good luck for the mara at the weekend. When do you travel out?
Fly out tomorrow, pasta and wine party on Friday. 26.2 miles and 23 wine stops on Saturday. Cannot wait!!"
Can I just opt for the wine stops? Good luck  |
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"Whoop whoop! It's taper week!
Enjoy!
And good luck for the mara at the weekend. When do you travel out?
Fly out tomorrow, pasta and wine party on Friday. 26.2 miles and 23 wine stops on Saturday. Cannot wait!!"
I'd love to do it, unfortunately I don't like wine! |
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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago
harrow |
"Had an awful run yesterday. Head was elsewhere running late from work, gym was busy. Over done the 1st km at 5.40 where I should have been aiming at 6.15. Legs screwed. The problem is takes the machine a while to get to pace, and I struggle after work
Ended up doing another power 500m, a 5 min power walk at full incline, and had a full 15 min cycle. Legs have been killing today. Hopefully be ok for tomorrow. Aiming to do a light 3km in about 20 mins
Might be worth having a couple of days off if your legs are sore, you don't want an injury!!
I know your determined and you are doing very well, but if you get an injury you will be back to square one "
It’s muscle tightness. I am used to it. I get it day 2 or next day sometimes. It was odd as I was warmed up and drank loads of liquid in the day but just didn’t feel it |
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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago
Birmingham |
"Had an awful run yesterday. Head was elsewhere running late from work, gym was busy. Over done the 1st km at 5.40 where I should have been aiming at 6.15. Legs screwed. The problem is takes the machine a while to get to pace, and I struggle after work
Ended up doing another power 500m, a 5 min power walk at full incline, and had a full 15 min cycle. Legs have been killing today. Hopefully be ok for tomorrow. Aiming to do a light 3km in about 20 mins "
....or ditch a busy gym & get outside, warm still, sunny & you choose your pace 7 where you go, sooooo much better for a crowded brain. |
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"How is everyone getting on this week?
Good luck to anyone doing races tomorrow "
Meh.....went for a bike ride yesterday does that count? 
Other then that only ran once last week, when on average I do two 
Will go out Monday |
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"How is everyone getting on this week?
Good luck to anyone doing races tomorrow
Meh.....went for a bike ride yesterday does that count?
Other then that only ran once last week, when on average I do two
Will go out Monday "
Will hold you to that one |
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"I made it out, at last, in Thursday, post my achilles trauma, and did a 9 km trail with my "crew"
Gentle park run this morning, so just 25 minutes, or thereabouts
Parkrun in 25 minutes gentle? "
I'm normally sub 21 minutes |
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By *rsSBWoman
over a year ago
toy town |
I've starting intermittent running this week. I'm walking between 5 to 8km a day with 3 days of he week doing intermittent running. In 2 months I've lost 17lb.
Is anyone else started intermittent running?
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"I made it out, at last, in Thursday, post my achilles trauma, and did a 9 km trail with my "crew"
Gentle park run this morning, so just 25 minutes, or thereabouts
Parkrun in 25 minutes gentle?
I'm normally sub 21 minutes "
I guessed that was slow for you.
My current average is about 32 minutes. Your "gentle" pace is faster than my little legs could ever take me! |
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"I've starting intermittent running this week. I'm walking between 5 to 8km a day with 3 days of he week doing intermittent running. In 2 months I've lost 17lb.
Is anyone else started intermittent running?
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I've not heard of it before. How does it work? |
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"I made it out, at last, in Thursday, post my achilles trauma, and did a 9 km trail with my "crew"
Gentle park run this morning, so just 25 minutes, or thereabouts
Parkrun in 25 minutes gentle?
I'm normally sub 21 minutes
I guessed that was slow for you.
My current average is about 32 minutes. Your "gentle" pace is faster than my little legs could ever take me!"
And I keep forgetting to say, well done on getting back out there! |
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By *rsSBWoman
over a year ago
toy town |
"I've starting intermittent running this week. I'm walking between 5 to 8km a day with 3 days of he week doing intermittent running. In 2 months I've lost 17lb.
Is anyone else started intermittent running?
I've not heard of it before. How does it work?"
You start day1 by walking 2min,run 1min repeat 7 times. Then day 2 rest. Day 3 walk 2min, run 2min, repeat 6 times Day 4 rest. Day 5 walk 2min, run 3min, repeat 5 times. At 6 and 7 rest. And so on. By the end of 8 weeks you should be able to run 30min.
I'm excited about it as I have never been able to run.
I will keep you posted of my progress |
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"I've starting intermittent running this week. I'm walking between 5 to 8km a day with 3 days of he week doing intermittent running. In 2 months I've lost 17lb.
Is anyone else started intermittent running?
I've not heard of it before. How does it work?
You start day1 by walking 2min,run 1min repeat 7 times. Then day 2 rest. Day 3 walk 2min, run 2min, repeat 6 times Day 4 rest. Day 5 walk 2min, run 3min, repeat 5 times. At 6 and 7 rest. And so on. By the end of 8 weeks you should be able to run 30min.
I'm excited about it as I have never been able to run.
I will keep you posted of my progress "
That sounds like couch to 5k.
It's a good program - lots of people on this thread started out by doing it.
Good luck |
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"I made it out, at last, in Thursday, post my achilles trauma, and did a 9 km trail with my "crew"
Gentle park run this morning, so just 25 minutes, or thereabouts
Parkrun in 25 minutes gentle?
I'm normally sub 21 minutes
I guessed that was slow for you.
My current average is about 32 minutes. Your "gentle" pace is faster than my little legs could ever take me!"
It's all about hard bloody work!
I was at best a 24 minute 5km runner for ages, but swapped up my training with a lot more sprint work and strengthening my core, and managed to work my time down this year
Fortunately my daughter is a sprint hurdler and likes to challenge me, beating me all the time |
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By *rsSBWoman
over a year ago
toy town |
"I've starting intermittent running this week. I'm walking between 5 to 8km a day with 3 days of he week doing intermittent running. In 2 months I've lost 17lb.
Is anyone else started intermittent running?
I've not heard of it before. How does it work?
You start day1 by walking 2min,run 1min repeat 7 times. Then day 2 rest. Day 3 walk 2min, run 2min, repeat 6 times Day 4 rest. Day 5 walk 2min, run 3min, repeat 5 times. At 6 and 7 rest. And so on. By the end of 8 weeks you should be able to run 30min.
I'm excited about it as I have never been able to run.
I will keep you posted of my progress
That sounds like couch to 5k.
It's a good program - lots of people on this thread started out by doing it.
Good luck "
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"I've starting intermittent running this week. I'm walking between 5 to 8km a day with 3 days of he week doing intermittent running. In 2 months I've lost 17lb.
Is anyone else started intermittent running?
I've not heard of it before. How does it work?
You start day1 by walking 2min,run 1min repeat 7 times. Then day 2 rest. Day 3 walk 2min, run 2min, repeat 6 times Day 4 rest. Day 5 walk 2min, run 3min, repeat 5 times. At 6 and 7 rest. And so on. By the end of 8 weeks you should be able to run 30min.
I'm excited about it as I have never been able to run.
I will keep you posted of my progress
That sounds like couch to 5k.
It's a good program - lots of people on this thread started out by doing it.
Good luck "
It's a great and easy way to build and progress
People who think they could never run, suddenly find they can and are runners |
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"I made it out, at last, in Thursday, post my achilles trauma, and did a 9 km trail with my "crew"
Gentle park run this morning, so just 25 minutes, or thereabouts
Parkrun in 25 minutes gentle?
I'm normally sub 21 minutes
I guessed that was slow for you.
My current average is about 32 minutes. Your "gentle" pace is faster than my little legs could ever take me!
It's all about hard bloody work!
I was at best a 24 minute 5km runner for ages, but swapped up my training with a lot more sprint work and strengthening my core, and managed to work my time down this year
Fortunately my daughter is a sprint hurdler and likes to challenge me, beating me all the time "
That was hard work! I used to do a track session every week with sprints and run 15 miles on a Sunday.
People have different abilities, not everyone can run a 17 minute 5k (I know someone who does). |
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"I made it out, at last, in Thursday, post my achilles trauma, and did a 9 km trail with my "crew"
Gentle park run this morning, so just 25 minutes, or thereabouts
Parkrun in 25 minutes gentle?
I'm normally sub 21 minutes
I guessed that was slow for you.
My current average is about 32 minutes. Your "gentle" pace is faster than my little legs could ever take me!
It's all about hard bloody work!
I was at best a 24 minute 5km runner for ages, but swapped up my training with a lot more sprint work and strengthening my core, and managed to work my time down this year
Fortunately my daughter is a sprint hurdler and likes to challenge me, beating me all the time
That was hard work! I used to do a track session every week with sprints and run 15 miles on a Sunday.
People have different abilities, not everyone can run a 17 minute 5k (I know someone who does)."
Just think that the world record is about 11 minutes
That's obscene  |
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"I made it out, at last, in Thursday, post my achilles trauma, and did a 9 km trail with my "crew"
Gentle park run this morning, so just 25 minutes, or thereabouts
Parkrun in 25 minutes gentle?
I'm normally sub 21 minutes
I guessed that was slow for you.
My current average is about 32 minutes. Your "gentle" pace is faster than my little legs could ever take me!
It's all about hard bloody work!
I was at best a 24 minute 5km runner for ages, but swapped up my training with a lot more sprint work and strengthening my core, and managed to work my time down this year
Fortunately my daughter is a sprint hurdler and likes to challenge me, beating me all the time
That was hard work! I used to do a track session every week with sprints and run 15 miles on a Sunday.
People have different abilities, not everyone can run a 17 minute 5k (I know someone who does).
Just think that the world record is about 11 minutes
That's obscene "
The upsetting thing is that he's the same age as me too |
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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago
harrow |
Today it was finally good to get back in the gym after a few recovery days and being on the piss last night
Managed 2km in 12.10 secs so pretty happy with that. So that is 6 mins 5 secs per km.....
I knew I had probably another km left in tank at that pace and I knew I could go a bit quicker over the 2km as well but as first session back since last Tuesday I didn’t want to over do it.
Then cycled for 15 mins, with a 5 min max incline power walk.....
I have set a goal over next couple of weeks to get my 2km down to 11 mins when I have done that. I will then reduce pace to 6.30 and do the final km so I am under 18 mins for 3km
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Not been running as had a cold so been resting to fully shift it. Any ideas on a good lightweight head torch compatible with wearing glasses?
Subject to waking up and getting out of bed at such an obscene time on a Saturday morning I will be at the social. |
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"Just had a quick look at wish and there are either ones running on 3 aa which won't last or rechargeable ones so powerful I'll have aeroplanes coming into land "
They have to be bright, otherwise you can't see where you're going! |
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"Just had a quick look at wish and there are either ones running on 3 aa which won't last or rechargeable ones so powerful I'll have aeroplanes coming into land
They have to be bright, otherwise you can't see where you're going!"
It's more about whether you're being seen....
If you intend to road run, or trail...
for trail running I have one of those triple headlamps that'll light up everything in my path, but have a simple lightweight from "decathlon" that fits the job for when I'm more urban
A lot does depend on your budget too. These triples, Chinese clones, can be had for under £20, but are more bulky and heavy, and can be over 300 lumens.
The onnight 410 from decathlon is 140 lumens, and again under £20
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Morning FCRC,
Went out this morning, managed 11.4k, including that evil hill, which killed me last time
8 achievements, 6 PRs!! And 2nd best 10k in 1 hour 3 minutes "
Wow well done |
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"Morning FCRC,
Went out this morning, managed 11.4k, including that evil hill, which killed me last time
8 achievements, 6 PRs!! And 2nd best 10k in 1 hour 3 minutes "
What a great Start to the week! |
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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago
harrow |
"Morning FCRC,
Went out this morning, managed 11.4k, including that evil hill, which killed me last time
8 achievements, 6 PRs!! And 2nd best 10k in 1 hour 3 minutes "
Wow wow wow!!!!! That’s amazing
Good on ya. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Well done to all you runners. There's a reason why so many drop out of a running program e..it's because running is fucking hard
Need to shave 19 secs off my 5k to go sub 20 but need to get that motivation back! |
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Did the GNR yesterday trying to catch Mo , fat chance. He was home before I even hit the start line. Feel like robocop today trying to manage the stairs lol. One more rest day tomorrow and a little recovery run on Wednesday. Anybody else did it ? |
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"Did the GNR yesterday trying to catch Mo , fat chance. He was home before I even hit the start line. Feel like robocop today trying to manage the stairs lol. One more rest day tomorrow and a little recovery run on Wednesday. Anybody else did it ? "
Well done! I was thinking of you when I was watching the coverage from my nice comfy bed  |
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I (m) started to run about 10 weeks ago after realising I was gaining weight and losing fitness after quitting American football last year.
I started out with what was supposed to be a 1 mile run ' it turned out to be 2.5 miles. I guess underestimating is better than over estimating things as a man eh .
Anyways. Over the last 10 weeks I have built up the runs to 6.5miles averaging about an hour timewise and hitting 10k in around 56-57 minutes. The big bonus of all this. In that same time through some food changes and the 4 time a week run, I have dropped nearly 2 stone in weight |
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"I (m) started to run about 10 weeks ago after realising I was gaining weight and losing fitness after quitting American football last year.
I started out with what was supposed to be a 1 mile run ' it turned out to be 2.5 miles. I guess underestimating is better than over estimating things as a man eh .
Anyways. Over the last 10 weeks I have built up the runs to 6.5miles averaging about an hour timewise and hitting 10k in around 56-57 minutes. The big bonus of all this. In that same time through some food changes and the 4 time a week run, I have dropped nearly 2 stone in weight "
Well done and welcome to our thread
As a side note, I know North Walsham quite well  |
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"Well done and welcome to our thread
As a side note, I know North Walsham quite well "
Thanks, so you probably know most of the roads I run and places I usually have to dodge getting run over at lol |
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"Well done and welcome to our thread
As a side note, I know North Walsham quite well
Thanks, so you probably know most of the roads I run and places I usually have to dodge getting run over at lol"
I didn't run when I lived there, so I'd most probably be one of the people you would be dodging! |
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"Just had a quick look at wish and there are either ones running on 3 aa which won't last or rechargeable ones so powerful I'll have aeroplanes coming into land
They have to be bright, otherwise you can't see where you're going!
It's more about whether you're being seen....
If you intend to road run, or trail...
for trail running I have one of those triple headlamps that'll light up everything in my path, but have a simple lightweight from "decathlon" that fits the job for when I'm more urban
A lot does depend on your budget too. These triples, Chinese clones, can be had for under £20, but are more bulky and heavy, and can be over 300 lumens.
The onnight 410 from decathlon is 140 lumens, and again under £20
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Cheers. My route is 90% paths with one grassy field. |
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"In training for the Oxford Half ?? only four weeks away !!!!! "
Good luck! I know a few people running it (and the ones who did it last year really enjoyed it).
Just don't get disheartened when you go back into Oxford University Parks and you come back on yourself. |
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By *EOneCouple
over a year ago
Somerset |
Hi. M here. Did the great north run on Sunday. Not a great time though. Not sure why, but it was hot and lots of folks pulled up. Enjoyed the day though.
If anyone would like to do some training just give me a shout, will go for a run with you
Newcastle/Gateshead |
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"Hi. M here. Did the great north run on Sunday. Not a great time though. Not sure why, but it was hot and lots of folks pulled up. Enjoyed the day though.
If anyone would like to do some training just give me a shout, will go for a run with you
Newcastle/Gateshead "
Well done! Times often aren't important at an event like that, it's the atmosphere and enjoying it that matters. |
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Practice 5.1k tonight racing against the fading light and going slow at one part trying to understand my ridiculous cheap watch and its app in 27 minutes 6 seconds. PR over 1k = 4 minutes 42 seconds |
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"Practice 5.1k tonight racing against the fading light and going slow at one part trying to understand my ridiculous cheap watch and its app in 27 minutes 6 seconds. PR over 1k = 4 minutes 42 seconds"
Well done Harry. What watch did you get? |
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"Aiming for a 4km this evening around the 25 min mark. Ideally nearer 24 min but I will take anything sub 25
If I can get sub 24 amazing "
How do you set your pace on a treadmill? Do you set it and keep adjusting, or set it and leave it alone? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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So I'm home from Marathon du Medoc and recorded my first ever DNF. Heat was savage (30 degrees) and no shade at all, my girlfriend really struggles in those conditions and we were pulled put by medics at around mile 18.
But fuck me it is an incredible race. It is hard to put in to words what is like but even not finishing it remains a highlight not just of running bit of my life. Plus not finishing meant we got to see so much more of the runners and costumes than we had done while running. The hospitality, camaraderie and sheer lunacy of those taking part and involved in the weekend is incredible to be a part of, certainly plan to be back next year |
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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago
harrow |
"Aiming for a 4km this evening around the 25 min mark. Ideally nearer 24 min but I will take anything sub 25
If I can get sub 24 amazing
How do you set your pace on a treadmill? Do you set it and keep adjusting, or set it and leave it alone?"
I normally set it and leave it or if I know I can do faster I adjust it
Though due to tweaking my back on the tube when lifting bag to move it out of the way of the wandering zombies don’t know if a run is at all on this evening
Fuming as I wanted to go as well |
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"So I'm home from Marathon du Medoc and recorded my first ever DNF. Heat was savage (30 degrees) and no shade at all, my girlfriend really struggles in those conditions and we were pulled put by medics at around mile 18.
But fuck me it is an incredible race. It is hard to put in to words what is like but even not finishing it remains a highlight not just of running bit of my life. Plus not finishing meant we got to see so much more of the runners and costumes than we had done while running. The hospitality, camaraderie and sheer lunacy of those taking part and involved in the weekend is incredible to be a part of, certainly plan to be back next year"
Sorry to hear about the DNF, but glad you are both ok.
I'd love to do it, it sounds amazing. I have one drawback though - I can't stand wine! |
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By *arlly83Couple
over a year ago
wilmslow |
Good afternoon everyone. Im on week 2 of C25k having never ran in my life because im running hell up north half marathon in 4 weeks .... actually im walking the majority of it but going to run a bit. Anyone else doung hell up. north? |
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"Did the GNR yesterday trying to catch Mo , fat chance. He was home before I even hit the start line. Feel like robocop today trying to manage the stairs lol. One more rest day tomorrow and a little recovery run on Wednesday. Anybody else did it ? "
I did it in 3hr 30 mins.. all my training up to it had failed miserably through differing injuries, and was not gonna go but my son was in it and i'd promised him i would take him so i thought i may as well try and see how far i could get before i pulled out seeing i had paid my entry fee. i did a bit of trotting and walking and the last 3 miles was just walking as everything was hurting !!!!! but the crowd and other competitors just keep you going, they were brilliant, i was walking round like Douglas Barder for two days after but am ok now, gotta booked on for next year now |
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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago
harrow |
"Aiming for a 4km this evening around the 25 min mark. Ideally nearer 24 min but I will take anything sub 25
If I can get sub 24 amazing
How do you set your pace on a treadmill? Do you set it and keep adjusting, or set it and leave it alone?
I normally set it and leave it or if I know I can do faster I adjust it
Though due to tweaking my back on the tube when lifting bag to move it out of the way of the wandering zombies don’t know if a run is at all on this evening
Fuming as I wanted to go as well "
Run is off - no way on this planet can I manage even a light jog. Hot bath, followed by heat spray and ice pack and pain killers
Back is fooked  spitting feathers proper gutted |
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"Welcome all - normally I am lot more positive so apologies!!!!!
Hopefully back will be ok for Sunday "
That's nothing good about being injured and not able to run
Just think of the positives if you can, enforced rest and look forward to when you can hit the road again |
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"Practice 5.1k tonight racing against the fading light and going slow at one part trying to understand my ridiculous cheap watch and its app in 27 minutes 6 seconds. PR over 1k = 4 minutes 42 seconds
Well done Harry. What watch did you get?"
Unbranded Smart Bracelet. Uses Fundo app. No useful instructions so it's press hope and clueless asto what it does or how accurate it is.
On the bright side it alerts me when I get texts which is great for when my phone is on charge
Though the lower part of my thumb goes numb and tingly when I wear it.... |
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"Practice 5.1k tonight racing against the fading light and going slow at one part trying to understand my ridiculous cheap watch and its app in 27 minutes 6 seconds. PR over 1k = 4 minutes 42 seconds
Well done Harry. What watch did you get?
Unbranded Smart Bracelet. Uses Fundo app. No useful instructions so it's press hope and clueless asto what it does or how accurate it is.
On the bright side it alerts me when I get texts which is great for when my phone is on charge
Though the lower part of my thumb goes numb and tingly when I wear it...."
Take it off
I was talking to someone who has a fitbit yesterday and apparently you are having a reaction to Bluetooth waves |
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"Good afternoon everyone. Im on week 2 of C25k having never ran in my life because im running hell up north half marathon in 4 weeks .... actually im walking the majority of it but going to run a bit. Anyone else doung hell up. north? "
Well done for everything so far.
Not heard of that one - it sounds a bit extreme to me Good luck! |
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"Did the GNR yesterday trying to catch Mo , fat chance. He was home before I even hit the start line. Feel like robocop today trying to manage the stairs lol. One more rest day tomorrow and a little recovery run on Wednesday. Anybody else did it ?
I did it in 3hr 30 mins.. all my training up to it had failed miserably through differing injuries, and was not gonna go but my son was in it and i'd promised him i would take him so i thought i may as well try and see how far i could get before i pulled out seeing i had paid my entry fee. i did a bit of trotting and walking and the last 3 miles was just walking as everything was hurting !!!!! but the crowd and other competitors just keep you going, they were brilliant, i was walking round like Douglas Barder for two days after but am ok now, gotta booked on for next year now "
Well done. You finished and that's the main thing it's not always about time. Us slowies at the back might be in awe of those fast ones at the front, but they are in just as much awe at us!
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"Aiming for a 4km this evening around the 25 min mark. Ideally nearer 24 min but I will take anything sub 25
If I can get sub 24 amazing
How do you set your pace on a treadmill? Do you set it and keep adjusting, or set it and leave it alone?
I normally set it and leave it or if I know I can do faster I adjust it
Though due to tweaking my back on the tube when lifting bag to move it out of the way of the wandering zombies don’t know if a run is at all on this evening
Fuming as I wanted to go as well
Run is off - no way on this planet can I manage even a light jog. Hot bath, followed by heat spray and ice pack and pain killers
Back is fooked spitting feathers proper gutted "
I missed your earlier reply, sorry!
I can't run at a consistent speed, so well done you!
Not good news about your back. How is it feeling this morning? |
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"Aiming for a 4km this evening around the 25 min mark. Ideally nearer 24 min but I will take anything sub 25
If I can get sub 24 amazing
How do you set your pace on a treadmill? Do you set it and keep adjusting, or set it and leave it alone?
I normally set it and leave it or if I know I can do faster I adjust it
Though due to tweaking my back on the tube when lifting bag to move it out of the way of the wandering zombies don’t know if a run is at all on this evening
Fuming as I wanted to go as well
Run is off - no way on this planet can I manage even a light jog. Hot bath, followed by heat spray and ice pack and pain killers
Back is fooked spitting feathers proper gutted
I missed your earlier reply, sorry!
I can't run at a consistent speed, so well done you!
Not good news about your back. How is it feeling this morning?"
Had to phone in sick for work - took me 15 mins to get out of bed and go to the loo as it had seezed overnight . Along with more pain than I have felt for a few years.
Sitting on couch now feeling sorry for myself. Can’t run can’t walk to go and get lunch. Generally fed up |
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"Aiming for a 4km this evening around the 25 min mark. Ideally nearer 24 min but I will take anything sub 25
If I can get sub 24 amazing
How do you set your pace on a treadmill? Do you set it and keep adjusting, or set it and leave it alone?
I normally set it and leave it or if I know I can do faster I adjust it
Though due to tweaking my back on the tube when lifting bag to move it out of the way of the wandering zombies don’t know if a run is at all on this evening
Fuming as I wanted to go as well
Run is off - no way on this planet can I manage even a light jog. Hot bath, followed by heat spray and ice pack and pain killers
Back is fooked spitting feathers proper gutted
I missed your earlier reply, sorry!
I can't run at a consistent speed, so well done you!
Not good news about your back. How is it feeling this morning?
Had to phone in sick for work - took me 15 mins to get out of bed and go to the loo as it had seezed overnight . Along with more pain than I have felt for a few years.
Sitting on couch now feeling sorry for myself. Can’t run can’t walk to go and get lunch. Generally fed up "
That sounds like you need an emergency chiropractor appointment. And a GP appointment for the pain. Have you got a bath? And someone at home who can help you out if you get stuck! |
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over a year ago
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"Aiming for a 4km this evening around the 25 min mark. Ideally nearer 24 min but I will take anything sub 25
If I can get sub 24 amazing
How do you set your pace on a treadmill? Do you set it and keep adjusting, or set it and leave it alone?
I normally set it and leave it or if I know I can do faster I adjust it
Though due to tweaking my back on the tube when lifting bag to move it out of the way of the wandering zombies don’t know if a run is at all on this evening
Fuming as I wanted to go as well
Run is off - no way on this planet can I manage even a light jog. Hot bath, followed by heat spray and ice pack and pain killers
Back is fooked spitting feathers proper gutted
I missed your earlier reply, sorry!
I can't run at a consistent speed, so well done you!
Not good news about your back. How is it feeling this morning?
Had to phone in sick for work - took me 15 mins to get out of bed and go to the loo as it had seezed overnight . Along with more pain than I have felt for a few years.
Sitting on couch now feeling sorry for myself. Can’t run can’t walk to go and get lunch. Generally fed up
That sounds like you need an emergency chiropractor appointment. And a GP appointment for the pain. Have you got a bath? And someone at home who can help you out if you get stuck!"
Thanks for the advice. Managed to phone by private medical care company to see if I can get an emergency appointment. Just waiting on a call back |
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"Practice 5.1k tonight racing against the fading light and going slow at one part trying to understand my ridiculous cheap watch and its app in 27 minutes 6 seconds. PR over 1k = 4 minutes 42 seconds
Well done Harry. What watch did you get?
Unbranded Smart Bracelet. Uses Fundo app. No useful instructions so it's press hope and clueless asto what it does or how accurate it is.
On the bright side it alerts me when I get texts which is great for when my phone is on charge
Though the lower part of my thumb goes numb and tingly when I wear it....
Take it off
I was talking to someone who has a fitbit yesterday and apparently you are having a reaction to Bluetooth waves "
Just my luck. Am removing it for days at a time |
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"Aiming for a 4km this evening around the 25 min mark. Ideally nearer 24 min but I will take anything sub 25
If I can get sub 24 amazing
How do you set your pace on a treadmill? Do you set it and keep adjusting, or set it and leave it alone?
I normally set it and leave it or if I know I can do faster I adjust it
Though due to tweaking my back on the tube when lifting bag to move it out of the way of the wandering zombies don’t know if a run is at all on this evening
Fuming as I wanted to go as well
Run is off - no way on this planet can I manage even a light jog. Hot bath, followed by heat spray and ice pack and pain killers
Back is fooked spitting feathers proper gutted
I missed your earlier reply, sorry!
I can't run at a consistent speed, so well done you!
Not good news about your back. How is it feeling this morning?
Had to phone in sick for work - took me 15 mins to get out of bed and go to the loo as it had seezed overnight . Along with more pain than I have felt for a few years.
Sitting on couch now feeling sorry for myself. Can’t run can’t walk to go and get lunch. Generally fed up
That sounds like you need an emergency chiropractor appointment. And a GP appointment for the pain. Have you got a bath? And someone at home who can help you out if you get stuck!
Thanks for the advice. Managed to phone by private medical care company to see if I can get an emergency appointment. Just waiting on a call back "
What did they say? |
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"Practice 5.1k tonight racing against the fading light and going slow at one part trying to understand my ridiculous cheap watch and its app in 27 minutes 6 seconds. PR over 1k = 4 minutes 42 seconds
Well done Harry. What watch did you get?
Unbranded Smart Bracelet. Uses Fundo app. No useful instructions so it's press hope and clueless asto what it does or how accurate it is.
On the bright side it alerts me when I get texts which is great for when my phone is on charge
Though the lower part of my thumb goes numb and tingly when I wear it....
Take it off
I was talking to someone who has a fitbit yesterday and apparently you are having a reaction to Bluetooth waves
Just my luck. Am removing it for days at a time"
Can you turn the Bluetooth off on it and only turn it on when it needs to sync to your phone? |
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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago
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"Aiming for a 4km this evening around the 25 min mark. Ideally nearer 24 min but I will take anything sub 25
If I can get sub 24 amazing
How do you set your pace on a treadmill? Do you set it and keep adjusting, or set it and leave it alone?
I normally set it and leave it or if I know I can do faster I adjust it
Though due to tweaking my back on the tube when lifting bag to move it out of the way of the wandering zombies don’t know if a run is at all on this evening
Fuming as I wanted to go as well
Run is off - no way on this planet can I manage even a light jog. Hot bath, followed by heat spray and ice pack and pain killers
Back is fooked spitting feathers proper gutted
I missed your earlier reply, sorry!
I can't run at a consistent speed, so well done you!
Not good news about your back. How is it feeling this morning?
Had to phone in sick for work - took me 15 mins to get out of bed and go to the loo as it had seezed overnight . Along with more pain than I have felt for a few years.
Sitting on couch now feeling sorry for myself. Can’t run can’t walk to go and get lunch. Generally fed up
That sounds like you need an emergency chiropractor appointment. And a GP appointment for the pain. Have you got a bath? And someone at home who can help you out if you get stuck!
Thanks for the advice. Managed to phone by private medical care company to see if I can get an emergency appointment. Just waiting on a call back
What did they say?"
Can take 2 working days before getting a call back...managed to walk in to town slowly this morning.
Still aching but acute pain has gone more or less. Just dull ache. Going to go to the gym in morning for some exercise that helpm |
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"Aiming for a 4km this evening around the 25 min mark. Ideally nearer 24 min but I will take anything sub 25
If I can get sub 24 amazing
How do you set your pace on a treadmill? Do you set it and keep adjusting, or set it and leave it alone?
I normally set it and leave it or if I know I can do faster I adjust it
Though due to tweaking my back on the tube when lifting bag to move it out of the way of the wandering zombies don’t know if a run is at all on this evening
Fuming as I wanted to go as well
Run is off - no way on this planet can I manage even a light jog. Hot bath, followed by heat spray and ice pack and pain killers
Back is fooked spitting feathers proper gutted
I missed your earlier reply, sorry!
I can't run at a consistent speed, so well done you!
Not good news about your back. How is it feeling this morning?
Had to phone in sick for work - took me 15 mins to get out of bed and go to the loo as it had seezed overnight . Along with more pain than I have felt for a few years.
Sitting on couch now feeling sorry for myself. Can’t run can’t walk to go and get lunch. Generally fed up
That sounds like you need an emergency chiropractor appointment. And a GP appointment for the pain. Have you got a bath? And someone at home who can help you out if you get stuck!
Thanks for the advice. Managed to phone by private medical care company to see if I can get an emergency appointment. Just waiting on a call back
What did they say?
Can take 2 working days before getting a call back...managed to walk in to town slowly this morning.
Still aching but acute pain has gone more or less. Just dull ache. Going to go to the gym in morning for some exercise that helpm"
Sorry if I come across as a nag, but take it easy. It's better to wait one more day than necessary, than go back to early and injuring yourself further... |
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"Aiming for a 4km this evening around the 25 min mark. Ideally nearer 24 min but I will take anything sub 25
If I can get sub 24 amazing
How do you set your pace on a treadmill? Do you set it and keep adjusting, or set it and leave it alone?
I normally set it and leave it or if I know I can do faster I adjust it
Though due to tweaking my back on the tube when lifting bag to move it out of the way of the wandering zombies don’t know if a run is at all on this evening
Fuming as I wanted to go as well
Run is off - no way on this planet can I manage even a light jog. Hot bath, followed by heat spray and ice pack and pain killers
Back is fooked spitting feathers proper gutted
I missed your earlier reply, sorry!
I can't run at a consistent speed, so well done you!
Not good news about your back. How is it feeling this morning?
Had to phone in sick for work - took me 15 mins to get out of bed and go to the loo as it had seezed overnight . Along with more pain than I have felt for a few years.
Sitting on couch now feeling sorry for myself. Can’t run can’t walk to go and get lunch. Generally fed up
That sounds like you need an emergency chiropractor appointment. And a GP appointment for the pain. Have you got a bath? And someone at home who can help you out if you get stuck!
Thanks for the advice. Managed to phone by private medical care company to see if I can get an emergency appointment. Just waiting on a call back
What did they say?
Can take 2 working days before getting a call back...managed to walk in to town slowly this morning.
Still aching but acute pain has gone more or less. Just dull ache. Going to go to the gym in morning for some exercise that helpm"
I'd be really careful exercising if you are struggling to walk at normal pace. You can't mess around with a dodgy back, see a specialist and take their advice. From bitter experience thinking "I'll be okay" can put you out for months |
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Hi Mike, can only agree with the others... don't gym , unless it's a sauna, steam or jacuzzi!
you need to relax the muscles and back bone, not put it under further stress
If you can, use heat packs, hot water bottle or a microwave bag to ease it. Ibuprofen is also an anti inflammatory, try the gels if you can, and maybe a nice companion to massage it in |
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Well I managed to get to the gym this morning. Spent about 20 mins in just stretching my back. I followed nhs advice.
I done a light 5km bike ride. I normally ride about 7.5km in same time. I had slept on an ice pack. My back has got better
I am still going to see if I can get to a ciropracter with work to see if I can get it looked at as well.
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"Well I managed to get to the gym this morning. Spent about 20 mins in just stretching my back. I followed nhs advice.
I done a light 5km bike ride. I normally ride about 7.5km in same time. I had slept on an ice pack. My back has got better
I am still going to see if I can get to a ciropracter with work to see if I can get it looked at as well.
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Woke up with painful twinge in left foot/ankle where I've had two breaks in last seven years (and lots of weakness).
Mobility is stiff though doesn't appear broken when I prod it. I gave one of ny best friends my balance board as I *thought* my ankle was finally strong enough, guess I'll be asking for it back.
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"Woke up with painful twinge in left foot/ankle where I've had two breaks in last seven years (and lots of weakness).
Mobility is stiff though doesn't appear broken when I prod it. I gave one of ny best friends my balance board as I *thought* my ankle was finally strong enough, guess I'll be asking for it back.
Not running for a few days, walking with a little music and no spring in my step "
Might sound like a strange thing to say, but does it hurt if there is a change in weather. My knee can ache when it changes. |
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"Woke up with painful twinge in left foot/ankle where I've had two breaks in last seven years (and lots of weakness).
Mobility is stiff though doesn't appear broken when I prod it. I gave one of ny best friends my balance board as I *thought* my ankle was finally strong enough, guess I'll be asking for it back.
Not running for a few days, walking with a little music and no spring in my step
Might sound like a strange thing to say, but does it hurt if there is a change in weather. My knee can ache when it changes."
No strange, I know what you mean. It doesn't react to that though it's the first ache I feel if I get a cold. |
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"Well I managed to get to the gym this morning. Spent about 20 mins in just stretching my back. I followed nhs advice.
I done a light 5km bike ride. I normally ride about 7.5km in same time. I had slept on an ice pack. My back has got better
I am still going to see if I can get to a ciropracter with work to see if I can get it looked at as well.
Glad it is feeling a little better. Hope you get an appointment soon."
I will sleep on ice pack tonight and back should be more or less ok for the week.
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"Well I managed to get to the gym this morning. Spent about 20 mins in just stretching my back. I followed nhs advice.
I done a light 5km bike ride. I normally ride about 7.5km in same time. I had slept on an ice pack. My back has got better
I am still going to see if I can get to a ciropracter with work to see if I can get it looked at as well.
Glad it is feeling a little better. Hope you get an appointment soon.
I will sleep on ice pack tonight and back should be more or less ok for the week.
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Mike if you can't get anything through work contact the London School of Osteopathy, they are based in central London but a fraction of the price of most places. |
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Not done much this weekend. Volunteered at Park run yesterday and marshaled at Harrow half today. Did manage a quick 6km this evening which was a shock to the system! Back on it now for a couple of weeks hard training as got a half in a few weeks and still toying with entering Beachy Head |
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