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WEEK FORTY-SIX!!!
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Hey lovely Fab Crap Runners!
It's Week Forty-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
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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm going to go a run today. Good chance it will kill me but hey ho x
I hope it doesn't! Have fun!"
I honestly can't remember the last time I went out
Thanks x |
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over a year ago
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Parkrun tourism in Cambridge on Saturday and a steady 10km with my girlfriend yesterday. Day off work today so planning a longer run and then it's an easy week as I have a half on Sunday |
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"Parkrun tourism in Cambridge on Saturday and a steady 10km with my girlfriend yesterday. Day off work today so planning a longer run and then it's an easy week as I have a half on Sunday "
How did you find the Cambridge one? I've not done any of them (there are three a short distance away).
Good luck for your half on Sunday! |
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over a year ago
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"Parkrun tourism in Cambridge on Saturday and a steady 10km with my girlfriend yesterday. Day off work today so planning a longer run and then it's an easy week as I have a half on Sunday
How did you find the Cambridge one? I've not done any of them (there are three a short distance away).
Good luck for your half on Sunday!"
Thanks 
We did Milton and really enjoyed it. Even though it's laps it's a beautiful course, well organised, very friendly and a great cafe too. We'll definitely go back as it would be easy to tag a run along the River Cam on to the Parkrun and make for a nice day's running |
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"Parkrun tourism in Cambridge on Saturday and a steady 10km with my girlfriend yesterday. Day off work today so planning a longer run and then it's an easy week as I have a half on Sunday "
Good luck on Sunday  |
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It was parkrun volunteering this weekend for me, not had a run for a week or so, so feeling a bit lethargic.
Looking to fix that with a run after work, helping one of my C25K groups go from 5k to 10k. |
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"Parkrun tourism in Cambridge on Saturday and a steady 10km with my girlfriend yesterday. Day off work today so planning a longer run and then it's an easy week as I have a half on Sunday "
Excellent, good luck with the half, my favourite distance, really need to get back up to that level |
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"Parkrun tourism in Cambridge on Saturday and a steady 10km with my girlfriend yesterday. Day off work today so planning a longer run and then it's an easy week as I have a half on Sunday
How did you find the Cambridge one? I've not done any of them (there are three a short distance away).
Good luck for your half on Sunday!"
Even I have done Cambridge once. Bit congested at the start, nice course once you get going |
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"Parkrun tourism in Cambridge on Saturday and a steady 10km with my girlfriend yesterday. Day off work today so planning a longer run and then it's an easy week as I have a half on Sunday
How did you find the Cambridge one? I've not done any of them (there are three a short distance away).
Good luck for your half on Sunday!
Even I have done Cambridge once. Bit congested at the start, nice course once you get going"
How are you feeling Harry? |
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By *rsSBWoman
over a year ago
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I'm on week 4 of C5K. Really proud of myself as I've never been able to run. Going to gym minimum of 5 times a week. Since 1st of November.
My goals are
1. To run a half marathon by September 2019
2. To be able to do push ups
3. To be able to do chin ups
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over a year ago
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"I'm on week 4 of C5K. Really proud of myself as I've never been able to run. Going to gym minimum of 5 times a week. Since 1st of November.
My goals are
1. To run a half marathon by September 2019
2. To be able to do push ups
3. To be able to do chin ups
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well done you, I hope it’s going well. It’s a challenging but achievable target with dedication and I’m sure you’ll get there! |
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"Bookmarking as always  full of cold and eating junk food but i like to read how you're all doing "
So no driving up to South Leeds to kick butt this week then?
The colds are starting to do their rounds  feel better soon! |
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"I'm on week 4 of C5K. Really proud of myself as I've never been able to run. Going to gym minimum of 5 times a week. Since 1st of November.
My goals are
1. To run a half marathon by September 2019
2. To be able to do push ups
3. To be able to do chin ups
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Well done MrsSB
You are doing brilliantly! We can get you there with your half marathon goal (have you got a specific one in mind?)
I'm not sure I can do goals 2 and 3  |
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"I'm on week 4 of C5K. Really proud of myself as I've never been able to run. Going to gym minimum of 5 times a week. Since 1st of November.
My goals are
1. To run a half marathon by September 2019
2. To be able to do push ups
3. To be able to do chin ups
well done you, I hope it’s going well. It’s a challenging but achievable target with dedication and I’m sure you’ll get there! "
Hello.
Nice surprise to see you on this thread.
Do you run, or are you just offering support (which is welcome from everyone, thank you). |
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over a year ago
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"I'm on week 4 of C5K. Really proud of myself as I've never been able to run. Going to gym minimum of 5 times a week. Since 1st of November.
My goals are
1. To run a half marathon by September 2019
2. To be able to do push ups
3. To be able to do chin ups
well done you, I hope it’s going well. It’s a challenging but achievable target with dedication and I’m sure you’ll get there!
Hello.
Nice surprise to see you on this thread.
Do you run, or are you just offering support (which is welcome from everyone, thank you)."
I’m admiring everyone’s efforts! everyone is doing so well, and it’s inspirational to see what everyone is doing. I might have to join in 2019! |
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"I'm on week 4 of C5K. Really proud of myself as I've never been able to run. Going to gym minimum of 5 times a week. Since 1st of November.
My goals are
1. To run a half marathon by September 2019
2. To be able to do push ups
3. To be able to do chin ups
well done you, I hope it’s going well. It’s a challenging but achievable target with dedication and I’m sure you’ll get there!
Hello.
Nice surprise to see you on this thread.
Do you run, or are you just offering support (which is welcome from everyone, thank you).
I’m admiring everyone’s efforts! everyone is doing so well, and it’s inspirational to see what everyone is doing. I might have to join in 2019!"
You don't have to wait until 2019 to join us |
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"I'm on week 4 of C5K. Really proud of myself as I've never been able to run. Going to gym minimum of 5 times a week. Since 1st of November.
My goals are
1. To run a half marathon by September 2019
2. To be able to do push ups
3. To be able to do chin ups
well done you, I hope it’s going well. It’s a challenging but achievable target with dedication and I’m sure you’ll get there!
Hello.
Nice surprise to see you on this thread.
Do you run, or are you just offering support (which is welcome from everyone, thank you).
I’m admiring everyone’s efforts! everyone is doing so well, and it’s inspirational to see what everyone is doing. I might have to join in 2019!
You don't have to wait until 2019 to join us "
I can’t imagine jogging 400m without collapsing in a wheezy mess, so the thought of running 5km is beyond comprehension! And have you seen how cold it is out there!? 
But maybe I’ll make it my new year ‘thing’ .. that or more cake! |
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"Parkrun tourism in Cambridge on Saturday and a steady 10km with my girlfriend yesterday. Day off work today so planning a longer run and then it's an easy week as I have a half on Sunday
How did you find the Cambridge one? I've not done any of them (there are three a short distance away).
Good luck for your half on Sunday!
Even I have done Cambridge once. Bit congested at the start, nice course once you get going
How are you feeling Harry?"
The breathing and congestion seem to have cleared. Energyless still coming and going in waves.
Still not interested in a beer festival in Cambridge on Friday |
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By *rsSBWoman
over a year ago
toy town |
"I'm on week 4 of C5K. Really proud of myself as I've never been able to run. Going to gym minimum of 5 times a week. Since 1st of November.
My goals are
1. To run a half marathon by September 2019
2. To be able to do push ups
3. To be able to do chin ups
well done you, I hope it’s going well. It’s a challenging but achievable target with dedication and I’m sure you’ll get there! "
Thank you. I'm really stubborn so I will  |
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By *rsSBWoman
over a year ago
toy town |
"I'm on week 4 of C5K. Really proud of myself as I've never been able to run. Going to gym minimum of 5 times a week. Since 1st of November.
My goals are
1. To run a half marathon by September 2019
2. To be able to do push ups
3. To be able to do chin ups
Well done MrsSB
You are doing brilliantly! We can get you there with your half marathon goal (have you got a specific one in mind?)
I'm not sure I can do goals 2 and 3 "
It's one in Warrington begging of September
Thank you
You can do it. We can do it together |
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"Hello from the newbie... did 5k on Sunday in the rain! (35 mins) And intend to do about 7k this afternoon....if I can get away from work! Paul"
Hello Paul *waves* really good going for a newbie! Well done |
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"Light run of 4km looking to do between 25 to 26 mins tonight
4km in 24.42 secs - so that is just under 6.11 a min km pace
Not bad for a light run!!!!!"
Woohoooooo! That is really good going, well done! |
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Finally have the reason I am not up to running. I am very deficient in vitamin D. This causes tiredness, aching etc. Started a course to boost me back to fitness. At least the end of my running drought is in sight. |
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I ran for the first time in months yesterday and when I say months I'm thinking about 6 of them.
Decided to wipe all my run data. And start from week 3. All went really well and no ill effects today. So I shall be running again tomorrow when I get back from work.
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"Good morning, who’s up for a bit of parkrun?
Volunteering for me today.
Excellent work WD, what did you do?
Timekeeping. "
Cool, do you use the parkrun virtual volunteer phone app? It’s made results processing so much easier. |
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"Good morning, who’s up for a bit of parkrun?
Volunteering for me today.
Excellent work WD, what did you do?
Timekeeping.
Cool, do you use the parkrun virtual volunteer phone app? It’s made results processing so much easier. "
I don't have an Apple phone! |
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"Good morning, who’s up for a bit of parkrun?
Volunteering for me today.
Excellent work WD, what did you do?
Timekeeping.
Cool, do you use the parkrun virtual volunteer phone app? It’s made results processing so much easier.
I don't have an Apple phone!"
It works on Android too |
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"Good morning, who’s up for a bit of parkrun?
Volunteering for me today.
Excellent work WD, what did you do?
Timekeeping.
Cool, do you use the parkrun virtual volunteer phone app? It’s made results processing so much easier.
I don't have an Apple phone!
It works on Android too "
First I knew about it. Didn't realise they'd now released one for Android. Now downloaded! |
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"Good morning, who’s up for a bit of parkrun?
Volunteering for me today.
Excellent work WD, what did you do?
Timekeeping.
Cool, do you use the parkrun virtual volunteer phone app? It’s made results processing so much easier.
I don't have an Apple phone!
It works on Android too
First I knew about it. Didn't realise they'd now released one for Android. Now downloaded!"
See, I’m not just a pretty face, ahem! |
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over a year ago
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Dirt Running half this morning (yes I know I said at the start of the thread I was running Sunday, I'm not always the most organised! ). Probably my favourite half and think this was my 4th time doing it, seems I'd forgotten how tough it was though! Solid enough run at 2.10 off the back of a tough few weeks training. Another half (possibly longer) on Thursday and them it's almost time to taper for Portsmouth marathon |
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"Dirt Running half this morning (yes I know I said at the start of the thread I was running Sunday, I'm not always the most organised! ). Probably my favourite half and think this was my 4th time doing it, seems I'd forgotten how tough it was though! Solid enough run at 2.10 off the back of a tough few weeks training. Another half (possibly longer) on Thursday and them it's almost time to taper for Portsmouth marathon"
Great stuff.
My tablets are working, I managed to jog halfway to the shops. |
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By *nmgCouple
over a year ago
Liverpool |
"Right..... The training is well and truly under way. Half marathon in January, dragon back in 2021 and marathon des sables in 2022.
Time to crank up the level of insanity ????
Marathon des sables "
Lol..... We all need targets to train for!! |
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"Right..... The training is well and truly under way. Half marathon in January, dragon back in 2021 and marathon des sables in 2022.
Time to crank up the level of insanity ????
Marathon des sables
Lol..... We all need targets to train for!!"
I guess so! One of my friends did a multi-day ultra in Jordan this year that looked awesome.
Good luck! |
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"Dirt Running half this morning (yes I know I said at the start of the thread I was running Sunday, I'm not always the most organised! ). Probably my favourite half and think this was my 4th time doing it, seems I'd forgotten how tough it was though! Solid enough run at 2.10 off the back of a tough few weeks training. Another half (possibly longer) on Thursday and them it's almost time to taper for Portsmouth marathon
Great stuff.
My tablets are working, I managed to jog halfway to the shops."
That's awesome Harry. Don't do too much too soon though, give yourself a chance to recover first |
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By *rsSBWoman
over a year ago
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"I've lost 1kg this week.
well done, im off out for a 10 mile run this morning, training for next years london marathon "
Thanks
I'm training for a half marathon in September.
I can't imagine doing a full marathon
What's your best time? |
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"I've lost 1kg this week.
well done, im off out for a 10 mile run this morning, training for next years london marathon
Thanks
I'm training for a half marathon in September.
I can't imagine doing a full marathon
What's your best time? "
i plan to finish, that is all, ive run 20 miles in just over 3.40 mins but i’m not looking at going for speed, just being able to complete the distance. |
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By *rsSBWoman
over a year ago
toy town |
"I've lost 1kg this week.
well done, im off out for a 10 mile run this morning, training for next years london marathon
Thanks
I'm training for a half marathon in September.
I can't imagine doing a full marathon
What's your best time?
i plan to finish, that is all, ive run 20 miles in just over 3.40 mins but i’m not looking at going for speed, just being able to complete the distance."
Running for nearly 4h !!!!!! |
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Great stuff.
My tablets are working, I managed to jog halfway to the shops.
That's awesome Harry. Don't do too much too soon though, give yourself a chance to recover first "
That's normally my major failing point. Torn between those who say if you don't do anything you won't get better and too much too soon |
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"I've lost 1kg this week.
well done, im off out for a 10 mile run this morning, training for next years london marathon
Thanks
I'm training for a half marathon in September.
I can't imagine doing a full marathon
What's your best time? "
Once you’ve successfully done a half, that’s when the inkling and hunger to do a full marathon start, along with the realisation it could well be possible.
Prior to doing a 10k I could even fathom doing a half marathon. |
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"I've lost 1kg this week.
well done, im off out for a 10 mile run this morning, training for next years london marathon
Thanks
I'm training for a half marathon in September.
I can't imagine doing a full marathon
What's your best time?
i plan to finish, that is all, ive run 20 miles in just over 3.40 mins but i’m not looking at going for speed, just being able to complete the distance.
Running for nearly 4h !!!!!! "
friend of mine done it a few years back, she took 5 hours and 20 mins to complete. |
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"I've lost 1kg this week.
well done, im off out for a 10 mile run this morning, training for next years london marathon
Thanks
I'm training for a half marathon in September.
I can't imagine doing a full marathon
What's your best time?
Once you’ve successfully done a half, that’s when the inkling and hunger to do a full marathon start, along with the realisation it could well be possible.
Prior to doing a 10k I could even fathom doing a half marathon. "
I disagree with you there 
I've run plenty of halves but had no desire to run a full marathon 
Though I am tempted to run the Chester metric in the autumn
I want to bag the three, 10k, half and metric and get the trio of medals  |
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"I've lost 1kg this week.
well done, im off out for a 10 mile run this morning, training for next years london marathon
Thanks
I'm training for a half marathon in September.
I can't imagine doing a full marathon
What's your best time?
Once you’ve successfully done a half, that’s when the inkling and hunger to do a full marathon start, along with the realisation it could well be possible.
Prior to doing a 10k I could even fathom doing a half marathon.
I disagree with you there
I've run plenty of halves but had no desire to run a full marathon
Though I am tempted to run the Chester metric in the autumn
I want to bag the three, 10k, half and metric and get the trio of medals "
I know plenty of runners with no interest in running a full marathon and plenty who rarely do anything longer than a 10km. And it's certainly no because they couldn't do it just because they don't want too |
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"I've lost 1kg this week.
well done, im off out for a 10 mile run this morning, training for next years london marathon
Thanks
I'm training for a half marathon in September.
I can't imagine doing a full marathon
What's your best time?
Once you’ve successfully done a half, that’s when the inkling and hunger to do a full marathon start, along with the realisation it could well be possible.
Prior to doing a 10k I could even fathom doing a half marathon.
I disagree with you there
I've run plenty of halves but had no desire to run a full marathon
Though I am tempted to run the Chester metric in the autumn
I want to bag the three, 10k, half and metric and get the trio of medals
I know plenty of runners with no interest in running a full marathon and plenty who rarely do anything longer than a 10km. And it's certainly no because they couldn't do it just because they don't want too"
I've absolutely no interest in training for for hours at a time
That's half a Saturday or Sunday gone
I run a half in about 1:45, and that's enough for me
Besides, I'm more into trail and cross country at the moment |
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