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WEEK FORTY-ONE!!!
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MOTTO: We run #LikeAToddlerChasingAPug
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Hey lovely Fab Crap Runners!
It's Week Forty-one!!!
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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
I am doing a doodle poll to find out where everyone can get to with ease before organising the next social.
https://doodle.com/poll/77nghmke7uwunrwy
Again, it's completely anonymous and you can vote for as many options as you would like.
Hopefully the regions are self-explanatory (Sorry if you think your county should be in a different region!)
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AND FINALLY:
Who is working towards a specific goal? Tell us your progress. |
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"I managed to do 1mile in the gym at a pace of 4.5mph increased to 5mph.
Next time I went which was 2days later I started but new I didnt have the will power over my legs.
Opted for the bike instead and done 9k in 30mins.
Yesterday I got 13k inside 40 mins.
My walking pace is 4mph.
We all have days when the legs don't want to work!
Keep at it and you'll get there. Then suddenly you'll think, why did I ever think this was difficult?
I've had a whole year like that!!"
I've had two years, with very few signs of positivity  |
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"I have finally realised on a trip to Decathlon tonight there is such a thing as a light that fits to your body rather than just on your head. As a glasses wearer am wondering if this is the way forwards
Lots of people at my running club wear them. They are good at making you be seen (some even have a red light on the back).
I'm not sure how they are for seeing where you are going, so you could still trip over unexpected tree roots and potholes.
Have ordered one for £6.30 from wish. I tend to stick to the same routes and none are that rough. Fingers crossed I feel upto running by the time it arrives!
Are you still not feeling well Harry?
Congestion appears to be finally fading after a relatively relaxing weekend, but then again I thought this last Saturday and by the Sunday  "
How are you feeling today? |
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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago
Birmingham |
"Just realised I had not looked at this for a while...racing this coming weekend 3rd weekend out of 4, a hilly 10+, should be fun.
Nice to see you again.
How is your running going?"
Thank you so much, running is good at the mo, lots of autumn races going on, wonderful time of year to run out in our beautiful countryside as the leaves turn.
Going out on a cheeky 10k around the locality to keep the juices flowing before Saturdays race. |
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"Good morning FCRC 
Managed to get 8 PR's and two 2nd best this morning 
10km in 56:55, very happy with that
Well done, that's fantastic
I knew you would be a good runner!"
All thanks to your lovely self and the rest of the pug chasers  |
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"So an update from Tea Monkey - he's completed his first marathon on Sunday - 4:29:38. Yay!
This group was a brilliant motivator for him so thanks everyone.
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I heard the great news!
So proud of him
Send the silly bugger my  |
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"Good morning FCRC
Managed to get 8 PR's and two 2nd best this morning
10km in 56:55, very happy with that
Well done, that's fantastic
I knew you would be a good runner!
All thanks to your lovely self and the rest of the pug chasers "
We can only encourage. You do the hard work! |
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"So an update from Tea Monkey - he's completed his first marathon on Sunday - 4:29:38. Yay!
This group was a brilliant motivator for him so thanks everyone.
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Tell him well done from us all. So pleased for him! Fantastic time for a first marathon. |
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"Just got my first Sub 30 Parkrun 5k. Overjoyed. My time was 29 and a half "
Hurrah. Well done x x x
I feel almost human again and pedalled up the hill with ease.
Still petrified I am going to get worse before my weekend away. |
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"4.5km done in 27.45 smashed it. I am happy with but gutted I couldn’t managed the 5km but did do a 5.2km on the bike after in 13 mins!!
So a good work out overall "
Alright speedy gonzales! 
Very impressed Mike  |
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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago
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"4.5km done in 27.45 smashed it. I am happy with but gutted I couldn’t managed the 5km but did do a 5.2km on the bike after in 13 mins!!
So a good work out overall
Alright speedy gonzales!
Very impressed Mike "
It’s not that quick but I try to do the best |
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"4.5km done in 27.45 smashed it. I am happy with but gutted I couldn’t managed the 5km but did do a 5.2km on the bike after in 13 mins!!
So a good work out overall
Alright speedy gonzales!
Very impressed Mike
It’s not that quick but I try to do the best "
Speed is all relative. Don't forget endurance is good too though!
If you slowed your pace just slightly, you could definitely break that 5k barrier |
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"Well I did it...foot not too bad right now, will see how it is in the morning
That's great!
What is wrong with your foot?"
I've got plantar fasciitis plus I've hurt the tendons on the top of my foot |
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"Well I did it...foot not too bad right now, will see how it is in the morning
That's great!
What is wrong with your foot?
I've got plantar fasciitis plus I've hurt the tendons on the top of my foot "
How was your foot today? |
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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago
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"4.5km done in 27.45 smashed it. I am happy with but gutted I couldn’t managed the 5km but did do a 5.2km on the bike after in 13 mins!!
So a good work out overall
Alright speedy gonzales!
Very impressed Mike
It’s not that quick but I try to do the best
Speed is all relative. Don't forget endurance is good too though!
If you slowed your pace just slightly, you could definitely break that 5k barrier"
I should have dropped it so I was between 31 and 32 mins for the totals. But never mind. I had a bad day in office so it was good to clear my head |
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"4.5km done in 27.45 smashed it. I am happy with but gutted I couldn’t managed the 5km but did do a 5.2km on the bike after in 13 mins!!
So a good work out overall
Alright speedy gonzales!
Very impressed Mike
It’s not that quick but I try to do the best
Speed is all relative. Don't forget endurance is good too though!
If you slowed your pace just slightly, you could definitely break that 5k barrier
I should have dropped it so I was between 31 and 32 mins for the totals. But never mind. I had a bad day in office so it was good to clear my head "
I hear you! |
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"Club session tonight
4 x 800m (200m recovery between) followed by sprint relays.
A enjoyable session!
Enjoyable once you're done!"
Enjoyable while running which is the first time in ages it hasn't felt a struggle. |
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"Club session tonight
4 x 800m (200m recovery between) followed by sprint relays.
A enjoyable session!
Enjoyable once you're done!
Enjoyable while running which is the first time in ages it hasn't felt a struggle."
That's a great place to be |
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"Club session tonight
4 x 800m (200m recovery between) followed by sprint relays.
A enjoyable session!
Enjoyable once you're done!
Enjoyable while running which is the first time in ages it hasn't felt a struggle.
That's a great place to be "
It is.
How's your running going? Got your mojo back? |
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"Club session tonight
4 x 800m (200m recovery between) followed by sprint relays.
A enjoyable session!
Enjoyable once you're done!
Enjoyable while running which is the first time in ages it hasn't felt a struggle.
That's a great place to be
It is.
How's your running going? Got your mojo back?"
Went out a few days ago and tweaked a hammie
Gonna try again tomorrow, but even slower than normal! |
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"Club session tonight
4 x 800m (200m recovery between) followed by sprint relays.
A enjoyable session!
Enjoyable once you're done!
Enjoyable while running which is the first time in ages it hasn't felt a struggle.
That's a great place to be
It is.
How's your running going? Got your mojo back?
Went out a few days ago and tweaked a hammie
Gonna try again tomorrow, but even slower than normal!"
Have you rested it enough Mr? *stern face* |
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"Club session tonight
4 x 800m (200m recovery between) followed by sprint relays.
A enjoyable session!
Enjoyable once you're done!
Enjoyable while running which is the first time in ages it hasn't felt a struggle.
That's a great place to be
It is.
How's your running going? Got your mojo back?
Went out a few days ago and tweaked a hammie
Gonna try again tomorrow, but even slower than normal!
Have you rested it enough Mr? *stern face*"
Rested for a week, and rebuilt the muscle with copious amounts of cake. What more can I do!! |
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"Club session tonight
4 x 800m (200m recovery between) followed by sprint relays.
A enjoyable session!
Enjoyable once you're done!
Enjoyable while running which is the first time in ages it hasn't felt a struggle.
That's a great place to be
It is.
How's your running going? Got your mojo back?
Went out a few days ago and tweaked a hammie
Gonna try again tomorrow, but even slower than normal!
Have you rested it enough Mr? *stern face*
Rested for a week, and rebuilt the muscle with copious amounts of cake. What more can I do!!"
I see nothing wrong with that rehab method
Did you save any cake for me?  |
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"So an update from Tea Monkey - he's completed his first marathon on Sunday - 4:29:38. Yay!
This group was a brilliant motivator for him so thanks everyone.
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That's a brilliant time, I hope he enjoyed it |
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"I was about to check in on you Bike Monkey. How are you?"
I;m okay thanks, got struck down with a cold that laid me up last week and is lingering but managed to short runs this week, back on it next week though! |
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"Wel tonight I managed 5km in 31.47 a rough 6.22 a in pace!!!!!
Not super quick but quick enough that the pace was challenging but I was not totally wiped out
Happy smiling Mike "
well I run every Tuesday up a very large hill and a distance of 4.4 miles my best time is 36 mins 30 secs so not to shabby for an old man. Mind you next day proved challenging |
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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago
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"Wel tonight I managed 5km in 31.47 a rough 6.22 a in pace!!!!!
Not super quick but quick enough that the pace was challenging but I was not totally wiped out
Happy smiling Mike well I run every Tuesday up a very large hill and a distance of 4.4 miles my best time is 36 mins 30 secs so not to shabby for an old man. Mind you next day proved challenging "
That’s really really good!!!! Normally next day I am ok |
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"Wel tonight I managed 5km in 31.47 a rough 6.22 a in pace!!!!!
Not super quick but quick enough that the pace was challenging but I was not totally wiped out
Happy smiling Mike well I run every Tuesday up a very large hill and a distance of 4.4 miles my best time is 36 mins 30 secs so not to shabby for an old man. Mind you next day proved challenging
That’s really really good!!!! Normally next day I am ok "
I ache all over but really enjoying it. So I am doing a 5mile run in October for heart foundation. So feel fitter than I have done in years so good for all on this thread for getting me motivated |
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"Wel tonight I managed 5km in 31.47 a rough 6.22 a in pace!!!!!
Not super quick but quick enough that the pace was challenging but I was not totally wiped out
Happy smiling Mike "
Well done! And a better pace for someone recovering from injury! |
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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago
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"Wel tonight I managed 5km in 31.47 a rough 6.22 a in pace!!!!!
Not super quick but quick enough that the pace was challenging but I was not totally wiped out
Happy smiling Mike
Well done! And a better pace for someone recovering from injury!"
Well I was at 6.07 for the first 3.5km I turned it down for the last 1.5km |
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"Wel tonight I managed 5km in 31.47 a rough 6.22 a in pace!!!!!
Not super quick but quick enough that the pace was challenging but I was not totally wiped out
Happy smiling Mike
Well done! And a better pace for someone recovering from injury!
Well I was at 6.07 for the first 3.5km I turned it down for the last 1.5km "
No aches and pains? |
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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago
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"Wel tonight I managed 5km in 31.47 a rough 6.22 a in pace!!!!!
Not super quick but quick enough that the pace was challenging but I was not totally wiped out
Happy smiling Mike
Well done! And a better pace for someone recovering from injury!
Well I was at 6.07 for the first 3.5km I turned it down for the last 1.5km
No aches and pains?"
Not yet lol I will tell you in the morning when I struggle to get out of bed 
I always get it on day 2 so Saturday I will be walking around Spain like long john silver |
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Just started an 80/20 running programme where you run slower to keep in a low heart rate zone, with the ultimate goal being that you can run faster.
Has anyone else tried this? |
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I've not intentionally done this, but that is generally how I run (looking at the very brief article I've read on it).
One of the reason I like doing social runs with people is that I chat. And to chat you need enough oxygen to chat
The Thursday night runs we do with our club are social for a reason. |
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"Legs are a bit sore but in a nice way 
I understand that type of sore
On this site that can be taken the wrong way 
Glad your ok this morning Mike, just rest up for a day or two, pleeeeease! "
Mind out of the gutter please missy! |
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"Legs are a bit sore but in a nice way
I understand that type of sore
On this site that can be taken the wrong way
Glad your ok this morning Mike, just rest up for a day or two, pleeeeease!
I have to rest I am off to Spain in the morning!!!! Till Tuesday afternoon so no running when out there unless avoiding Spanish police   "
Have a lovely holiday!
I'd say, don't do anything I wouldn't do, but.... |
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Not strictly running but sat up to watch the Kona ironman until gone 2 this morning. Lucy Charles who finished second lady occasionally dies our park run. At the pace she ran her final 5km yesterday she'd have still beaten me convincingly! And don't get me started on the winning man running a 2.45 marathon! Unbelievable! |
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I’ve started running in the mornings before work. I’m managing about 2km at the moment but can already see improvements in both distance and pace. I have been supplementing this cardio with resistance/weight training at the gym and a fairly healthy diet (but sometimes you’ve just got to let yourself eat some brownie )
I’m aiming on doing a 5k somewhere next year, and then a wolf run in the new year too. I know I’ve got a way to go but it’s one foot in front of the other. |
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"I’ve started running in the mornings before work. I’m managing about 2km at the moment but can already see improvements in both distance and pace. I have been supplementing this cardio with resistance/weight training at the gym and a fairly healthy diet (but sometimes you’ve just got to let yourself eat some brownie )
I’m aiming on doing a 5k somewhere next year, and then a wolf run in the new year too. I know I’ve got a way to go but it’s one foot in front of the other. "
Keep at it
Well done. The hardest thing is to start. |
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"I’ve started running in the mornings before work. I’m managing about 2km at the moment but can already see improvements in both distance and pace. I have been supplementing this cardio with resistance/weight training at the gym and a fairly healthy diet (but sometimes you’ve just got to let yourself eat some brownie )
I’m aiming on doing a 5k somewhere next year, and then a wolf run in the new year too. I know I’ve got a way to go but it’s one foot in front of the other. "
Excellent! Welcome to the FCRC, we are a nice bunch well some of us |
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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago
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"Just started an 80/20 running programme where you run slower to keep in a low heart rate zone, with the ultimate goal being that you can run faster.
Has anyone else tried this?"
sort of when I focused on distance last year, great base, but still need to do hill & speed work at some point. Gives you great resilience though. |
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"Just started an 80/20 running programme where you run slower to keep in a low heart rate zone, with the ultimate goal being that you can run faster.
Has anyone else tried this? sort of when I focused on distance last year, great base, but still need to do hill & speed work at some point. Gives you great resilience though."
No using the "H" word on this thread please. That's a horrible swear word! |
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"Just started an 80/20 running programme where you run slower to keep in a low heart rate zone, with the ultimate goal being that you can run faster.
Has anyone else tried this? sort of when I focused on distance last year, great base, but still need to do hill & speed work at some point. Gives you great resilience though.
No using the "H" word on this thread please. That's a horrible swear word!"
Ha ha ha |
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Done my first half (and last ) over a month ago. Was a min over my wanted time but that was due to an injury picked up but I am more than delighted with completing it.
Love running, try to run 3 times a week on my lunch in work. Range from 3miles up to 10 when training for the half. |
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"Just started an 80/20 running programme where you run slower to keep in a low heart rate zone, with the ultimate goal being that you can run faster.
Has anyone else tried this? sort of when I focused on distance last year, great base, but still need to do hill & speed work at some point. Gives you great resilience though."
My local Parkrun is one of the hilliest in U.K. and where I live is hilly, so I can't avoid them. I noticed the programme introduces upper heart rate zones later on, so the speed training will come.
I'm finding it strange running slower, but I can run further and my recovery is near instant |
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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago
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"Just started an 80/20 running programme where you run slower to keep in a low heart rate zone, with the ultimate goal being that you can run faster.
Has anyone else tried this? sort of when I focused on distance last year, great base, but still need to do hill & speed work at some point. Gives you great resilience though.
My local Parkrun is one of the hilliest in U.K. and where I live is hilly, so I can't avoid them. I noticed the programme introduces upper heart rate zones later on, so the speed training will come.
I'm finding it strange running slower, but I can run further and my recovery is near instant "
That is the hardest thing to get into your head...how can this slow be good, but like you even though my distances were longer recovery was shorter, throwing in tempo & speed after a few months of slow really hurt & seemed to take more out of me for longer. Now I mix it up & the recovery from each is similar. |
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