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WEEK FORTY-EIGHT!!!
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Hey lovely Fab Crap Runners!
It's Week Forty Eight!!!
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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 (not me!) 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
WD is 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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"Another very short run Friday to buy milk in Cambridge, cycled fast Friday night, tried some gentle short sex Friday night and shattered lol
We told you not to overdo it!
Was short distances. The cycling was to the meet."
But you shouldn't be shattered! |
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"Another very short run Friday to buy milk in Cambridge, cycled fast Friday night, tried some gentle short sex Friday night and shattered lol
We told you not to overdo it!
Was short distances. The cycling was to the meet.
But you shouldn't be shattered!"
Alas I am |
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over a year ago
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Bookmarking 
......only kidding, I finally got out today after not running since may, ooops! And I've just done 3 12 hour day shifts with 2 12 hour nights to do, I usually slob today!
Strava couldn't find gps and I cba waiting for it so I went with c25k week 2....baby steps! but I did further as she'd finished before I'd run the circuit, old strava says 4.9 km 115 elevation
Its a start  |
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over a year ago
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Park run volunteering on Saturday and a local 5 miler yesterday. The planned for aim of sub 40 was curtailed after last week's illness and a more sociable run with my girlfriend. Highlight of the run was my girlfriend being a few lengths nbehind me on a crowded bit hearing 2 women discuss how they were focusing on my arse for motivation  
Been at the doctors this morning and have the okay to keep running g while they try and work out what is wrong with my gut |
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"Another very short run Friday to buy milk in Cambridge, cycled fast Friday night, tried some gentle short sex Friday night and shattered lol
We told you not to overdo it!
Was short distances. The cycling was to the meet.
But you shouldn't be shattered!
Alas I am"
Which means you're overdoing it! |
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"Bookmarking
......only kidding, I finally got out today after not running since may, ooops! And I've just done 3 12 hour day shifts with 2 12 hour nights to do, I usually slob today!
Strava couldn't find gps and I cba waiting for it so I went with c25k week 2....baby steps! but I did further as she'd finished before I'd run the circuit, old strava says 4.9 km 115 elevation
Its a start "
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"Bookmarking
......only kidding, I finally got out today after not running since may, ooops! And I've just done 3 12 hour day shifts with 2 12 hour nights to do, I usually slob today!
Strava couldn't find gps and I cba waiting for it so I went with c25k week 2....baby steps! but I did further as she'd finished before I'd run the circuit, old strava says 4.9 km 115 elevation
Its a start "
Yay!!!!!  |
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Did something different tonight, and actually did some road running rather than my recent trail efforts 
Was good to be back in my roadies
Managed an 8 miler in 1 hour and 6 minutes. It's soooo different to being off road |
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"Did something different tonight, and actually did some road running rather than my recent trail efforts
Was good to be back in my roadies
Managed an 8 miler in 1 hour and 6 minutes. It's soooo different to being off road "
But so much better, right? |
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"Did something different tonight, and actually did some road running rather than my recent trail efforts
Was good to be back in my roadies
Managed an 8 miler in 1 hour and 6 minutes. It's soooo different to being off road
But so much better, right?"
Aching in parts I forgot to ache in
My hamstrings are quite tight today  |
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"Did something different tonight, and actually did some road running rather than my recent trail efforts
Was good to be back in my roadies
Managed an 8 miler in 1 hour and 6 minutes. It's soooo different to being off road
But so much better, right?
Aching in parts I forgot to ache in
My hamstrings are quite tight today "
That is the downside of road running.
Sounds like you need a massage... |
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"I've signed up for an event called rebellion..... 135 miles in 72 hours across Wales in May.
Training starts next week. Am I insane? Almost certainly! I'll keep you all posted"
Definately insane but a great achievement, good luck |
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"2 miles yesterday, over a minute a mile faster that last week! Going again today then death circuits tomorrow
Well done Evie!
Death circuits?"
Yeah. That make me want to vomit and I can't walk for days after. They're just normal circuits I guess, lots of burpees.... Yuck! |
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"2 miles yesterday, over a minute a mile faster that last week! Going again today then death circuits tomorrow
Well done Evie!
Death circuits?
Yeah. That make me want to vomit and I can't walk for days after. They're just normal circuits I guess, lots of burpees.... Yuck! "
Good luck! |
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"I started this earlier this year but got distracted.... I need to start again
What can we do to distract you back into running?"
I just need to pull my finger out really - I’m on week 2 of the C25K |
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"I started this earlier this year but got distracted.... I need to start again
What can we do to distract you back into running?
I just need to pull my finger out really - I’m on week 2 of the C25K "
How are you finding it? |
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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"I started this earlier this year but got distracted.... I need to start again
What can we do to distract you back into running?
I just need to pull my finger out really - I’m on week 2 of the C25K "
Well done for doing it though |
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"I started this earlier this year but got distracted.... I need to start again
What can we do to distract you back into running?
I just need to pull my finger out really - I’m on week 2 of the C25K
How are you finding it?"
It seemed like a good idea at the time when I said “yeah, I’ll get up at 6am and go for a run again”! I’m trying |
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"I started this earlier this year but got distracted.... I need to start again
What can we do to distract you back into running?
I just need to pull my finger out really - I’m on week 2 of the C25K
How are you finding it?
It seemed like a good idea at the time when I said “yeah, I’ll get up at 6am and go for a run again”! I’m trying "
You'll get there |
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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago
harrow |
Due to the fact that I have been in Manchester I had had no running since last Friday
Anyway I am off to the gym tonight. Looking forward to a light 4km in about 25 to 26 mins
Will let yyou all know how i get on |
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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
Since my marathon I’ve really lost my running mojo, add in that I desperately need new trainers and the most I’ve done since has only been a couple of 10ks in the first weeks then just 5ks since.
I need a kick up the arse and some focus! |
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over a year ago
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"Due to the fact that I have been in Manchester I had had no running since last Friday
Anyway I am off to the gym tonight. Looking forward to a light 4km in about 25 to 26 mins
Will let yyou all know how i get on "
Well 4km in 23.36 - oppps; I may have done it a little but quicker than I was aiming for lol |
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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"So I went onto a shop today and found that I have low arches but sadly no-one there to talk to......so my question is, how will that affect me running? "
It will affect your gait and your foot placement which could affect your ankles and knees. Low arches aren’t too bad at all though, you can pick up a pair of trainers with decent support with little bother.
Did you get a gait analysis? |
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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"Due to the fact that I have been in Manchester I had had no running since last Friday
Anyway I am off to the gym tonight. Looking forward to a light 4km in about 25 to 26 mins
Will let yyou all know how i get on
Well 4km in 23.36 - oppps; I may have done it a little but quicker than I was aiming for lol "
Well done! |
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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago
harrow |
"Due to the fact that I have been in Manchester I had had no running since last Friday
Anyway I am off to the gym tonight. Looking forward to a light 4km in about 25 to 26 mins
Will let yyou all know how i get on
Well 4km in 23.36 - oppps; I may have done it a little but quicker than I was aiming for lol
Well done! "
Thanks - legs a bit sore but it’s a nice kind of sore if that makes sense!!!!
I also done some bike and cross trainer after |
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"So I went onto a shop today and found that I have low arches but sadly no-one there to talk to......so my question is, how will that affect me running?
It will affect your gait and your foot placement which could affect your ankles and knees. Low arches aren’t too bad at all though, you can pick up a pair of trainers with decent support with little bother.
Did you get a gait analysis? "
I just went into sports direct and there was a footboard that heated up and showed that one of my feet is nearly flat and the other flat to normal but there was only 1 pair of running shoes for flat feet and they were mens! No-one available to talk to so I left.
My running shoes I bought last year from go outdoors as most of my running is off road and they're salomons, the same as my walking boots. I spend most of my life in flat boots or vans  |
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"So I went onto a shop today and found that I have low arches but sadly no-one there to talk to......so my question is, how will that affect me running?
It will affect your gait and your foot placement which could affect your ankles and knees. Low arches aren’t too bad at all though, you can pick up a pair of trainers with decent support with little bother.
Did you get a gait analysis?
I just went into sports direct and there was a footboard that heated up and showed that one of my feet is nearly flat and the other flat to normal but there was only 1 pair of running shoes for flat feet and they were mens! No-one available to talk to so I left.
My running shoes I bought last year from go outdoors as most of my running is off road and they're salomons, the same as my walking boots. I spend most of my life in flat boots or vans "
OK, that gel pad is a basic guide to feet, but is also influenced by posture. You'll also find that Sports Direct staff haven't a Scotby Doo about it
Please, please, please get yourself down to a decent shop with properly trained staff who know what they're talking about.
Try and get a gait analysis done - run on a treadmill and get yourself videoed - and get advised on what sort of shoe would suit you best, and where there's a good range of shoes to try.
Personally I find that Brooks Ravenna suit me best for mild over pronation, but that's just me |
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"So I went onto a shop today and found that I have low arches but sadly no-one there to talk to......so my question is, how will that affect me running?
It will affect your gait and your foot placement which could affect your ankles and knees. Low arches aren’t too bad at all though, you can pick up a pair of trainers with decent support with little bother.
Did you get a gait analysis?
I just went into sports direct and there was a footboard that heated up and showed that one of my feet is nearly flat and the other flat to normal but there was only 1 pair of running shoes for flat feet and they were mens! No-one available to talk to so I left.
My running shoes I bought last year from go outdoors as most of my running is off road and they're salomons, the same as my walking boots. I spend most of my life in flat boots or vans
OK, that gel pad is a basic guide to feet, but is also influenced by posture. You'll also find that Sports Direct staff haven't a Scotby Doo about it
Please, please, please get yourself down to a decent shop with properly trained staff who know what they're talking about.
Try and get a gait analysis done - run on a treadmill and get yourself videoed - and get advised on what sort of shoe would suit you best, and where there's a good range of shoes to try.
Personally I find that Brooks Ravenna suit me best for mild over pronation, but that's just me "
Thank you, I will try |
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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"So I went onto a shop today and found that I have low arches but sadly no-one there to talk to......so my question is, how will that affect me running?
It will affect your gait and your foot placement which could affect your ankles and knees. Low arches aren’t too bad at all though, you can pick up a pair of trainers with decent support with little bother.
Did you get a gait analysis?
I just went into sports direct and there was a footboard that heated up and showed that one of my feet is nearly flat and the other flat to normal but there was only 1 pair of running shoes for flat feet and they were mens! No-one available to talk to so I left.
My running shoes I bought last year from go outdoors as most of my running is off road and they're salomons, the same as my walking boots. I spend most of my life in flat boots or vans
OK, that gel pad is a basic guide to feet, but is also influenced by posture. You'll also find that Sports Direct staff haven't a Scotby Doo about it
Please, please, please get yourself down to a decent shop with properly trained staff who know what they're talking about.
Try and get a gait analysis done - run on a treadmill and get yourself videoed - and get advised on what sort of shoe would suit you best, and where there's a good range of shoes to try.
Personally I find that Brooks Ravenna suit me best for mild over pronation, but that's just me "
Absolutely this! Great advice |
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over a year ago
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"Am finally well enough to goto a pub and drink real ale. Steady steps lol
Yay, Harry's back
No running yet though 
Baby steps!"
Glad to see you have your priorities right! |
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"Am finally well enough to goto a pub and drink real ale. Steady steps lol
Yay, Harry's back
No running yet though
Baby steps!
Glad to see you have your priorities right!"
Still in bed. Not hung over. Just plain exhausted |
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"Another run/walk today, strava gave up the ghost but once around the route, usually 4.4k. Not found my stride yet but getting there"
Little steps lead to big strides
Slow and steady wins the race.
The Hare and the Tortoise
I could keep going....
And so will you  |
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"Another run/walk today, strava gave up the ghost but once around the route, usually 4.4k. Not found my stride yet but getting there
Little steps lead to big strides
Slow and steady wins the race.
The Hare and the Tortoise
I could keep going....
And so will you "
Thank you I don't want to be a marathon runner, just to be a bit fitter and eat more crap |
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I appear to have killed it! I'm near the end of my 3rd week of training and all is going well. I won't say what I'm training but I do run regularly |
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I appear to have killed it! I'm near the end of my 3rd week of training and all is going well. I won't say what I'm training but I do run regularly"
You haven't killed it, we are now onto a thread for weeks fifty-one and fifty-two!
https://m.fabswingers.com/forum/lounge/832796 |
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