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WEEKS FIFTY-ONE AND FIFTY-TWO!!!
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MOTTO: We run #LikeAToddlerChasingAPug
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Hey lovely Fab Crap Runners!
It's Week Fifty-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!)
I'm in the process of organising locations for parkruns. I'm thinking one a month in the different regions.
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The first one will be in Leicestershire on Saturday 19th January 2019. As this is a public forum, I'll confirm exact location by pm. Please complete this doodle poll if you are able to attend.
https://doodle.com/poll/zywk7en2dx6yabmq
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AND FINALLY:
Who is working towards a specific goal? Tell us your progress.
And remember to keep running over Christmas! |
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over a year ago
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"I keep forgetting to run 
You could've run on Saturday with us!
I've decided I need to invest in a hot tub and spend all Friday night in it - apparently my legs like to go faster afterwards "
But it was cold!! |
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"I keep forgetting to run
You could've run on Saturday with us!
I've decided I need to invest in a hot tub and spend all Friday night in it - apparently my legs like to go faster afterwards
But it was cold!! "
It wasn't that bad  |
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over a year ago
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"I keep forgetting to run
You could've run on Saturday with us!
I've decided I need to invest in a hot tub and spend all Friday night in it - apparently my legs like to go faster afterwards
But it was cold!!
It wasn't that bad "
Ok, and I was tired. I hadn't spent 5 hours in a hot tub relaxing my legs!  |
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"I keep forgetting to run
You could've run on Saturday with us!
I've decided I need to invest in a hot tub and spend all Friday night in it - apparently my legs like to go faster afterwards
But it was cold!!
It wasn't that bad
Ok, and I was tired. I hadn't spent 5 hours in a hot tub relaxing my legs! "
I like hot tubs  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I keep forgetting to run
You could've run on Saturday with us!
I've decided I need to invest in a hot tub and spend all Friday night in it - apparently my legs like to go faster afterwards
But it was cold!!
It wasn't that bad
Ok, and I was tired. I hadn't spent 5 hours in a hot tub relaxing my legs!
I like hot tubs "
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"3.75 miles of intervals done tonight. In the rain. And puddles.
For the 1st in nearly a week I was able to run in the dry
I hate running in the rain. Drizzle, I don't mind, but I hate rain."
I don't mind the rain (living here if you don't run in rain, you won't run much at all!) But it's bitter cold and gale force winds, not pleasurable at all |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Bookmarking 
For a good reason?"
I will get out for a run but it's getting chaotic because of this xmas malarkey, mainly drinking, hangovers so far  Food shopping and housework is next then family arriving  |
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"Bookmarking
For a good reason?
I will get out for a run but it's getting chaotic because of this xmas malarkey, mainly drinking, hangovers so far Food shopping and housework is next then family arriving "
Think of it as "me" time! |
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"I won't make the next social. I am already booked up all day that day.
Chest light is charged and ready to use.
Oh no! That's not good.
Are you fit enough to use it though?"
Probably not. Have walked miles since Saturday |
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"I won't make the next social. I am already booked up all day that day.
Chest light is charged and ready to use.
Oh no! That's not good.
Are you fit enough to use it though?
Probably not. Have walked miles since Saturday "
Use it walking in the dark? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Portsmouth Coastal Marathon this Sunday. In the midst of Maranoia - happy days!!
I know a few doing that one. Good luck!"
Thanks it's my 4th time running it and it's one I love too hate! Girlfriend and one of her clubmates are running it as a relay so it will be a good weekend I hope! |
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By *bi HaiveMan
over a year ago
Forum Mod Cheeseville, Somerset |
Tbh, I'm exhausted and need to lay down for a while from just reading about running 
But think I might have a go doing something (after Christmas, obvs!) I'm sure I could incorporate it into the daily animal care somehow
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By *afadaoMan
over a year ago
Staines |
Morning everyone. I’ve not posted on the Crap Runner Club threads before but I really like reading about everyone’s exploits. Running can be incredibly transformative and I definitely get the impression that’s been the case for lots of people on here.
I’m not a crap runner but I’m not a good one either. I don’t have a goal but I run to stay fit, to get my arse of the sofa, to improve my mood and to get some great outdoors into my lungs!
I really struggle with the idea of going for a run though, I never ‘want’ to run. However, on days like today I’m so glad I did it. 5 miles in Windsor Great Park in the glorious sunshine amongst festive dog walkers and fellow runners. A warming cuppa afterwards as the endorphins kicked in and I am most definitely ready for the rest of the day |
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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"Morning folks, my first run after injuring myself a couple of weeks ago. Just a gentle 2k with the kids for junior park run but it felt gooooood!
Great to back even gently running isn't it?"
It's amazing! |
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"Portsmouth Coastal Marathon this Sunday. In the midst of Maranoia - happy days!!
I know a few doing that one. Good luck!
Thanks it's my 4th time running it and it's one I love too hate! Girlfriend and one of her clubmates are running it as a relay so it will be a good weekend I hope!"
How did you get on? |
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"Tbh, I'm exhausted and need to lay down for a while from just reading about running
But think I might have a go doing something (after Christmas, obvs!) I'm sure I could incorporate it into the daily animal care somehow
F"
I've discovered that using a hot tub is beneficial for running. So that means I'm now going to clubs more! |
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"Morning everyone. I’ve not posted on the Crap Runner Club threads before but I really like reading about everyone’s exploits. Running can be incredibly transformative and I definitely get the impression that’s been the case for lots of people on here.
I’m not a crap runner but I’m not a good one either. I don’t have a goal but I run to stay fit, to get my arse of the sofa, to improve my mood and to get some great outdoors into my lungs!
I really struggle with the idea of going for a run though, I never ‘want’ to run. However, on days like today I’m so glad I did it. 5 miles in Windsor Great Park in the glorious sunshine amongst festive dog walkers and fellow runners. A warming cuppa afterwards as the endorphins kicked in and I am most definitely ready for the rest of the day "
Well done on your run today. We are an all abilities club here, no one is better than anyone else. If you want to be technical about it, unless you are Mo Farah you're going to fit in to our club!
Hope to see some of your running updates! |
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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"Morning folks, my first run after injuring myself a couple of weeks ago. Just a gentle 2k with the kids for junior park run but it felt gooooood!
Well done, how did it feel?"
Pretty good, no niggling and just felt nice to run again! |
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"Morning folks, my first run after injuring myself a couple of weeks ago. Just a gentle 2k with the kids for junior park run but it felt gooooood!
Well done, how did it feel?
Pretty good, no niggling and just felt nice to run again! "
Yay! |
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"Portsmouth Coastal Marathon this Sunday. In the midst of Maranoia - happy days!!
I know a few doing that one. Good luck!
Thanks it's my 4th time running it and it's one I love too hate! Girlfriend and one of her clubmates are running it as a relay so it will be a good weekend I hope!
How did you get on?"
It was savage. Probably shouldn't have started as yet again I've been fighting a cold so it was a case of getting round. Very muddy and windy buy absolutely loved it. Not sure what my ti e was but think it was around 5.30 which on that course and in that wind I'm more than happy with! |
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"Portsmouth Coastal Marathon this Sunday. In the midst of Maranoia - happy days!!
I know a few doing that one. Good luck!
Thanks it's my 4th time running it and it's one I love too hate! Girlfriend and one of her clubmates are running it as a relay so it will be a good weekend I hope!
How did you get on?
It was savage. Probably shouldn't have started as yet again I've been fighting a cold so it was a case of getting round. Very muddy and windy buy absolutely loved it. Not sure what my ti e was but think it was around 5.30 which on that course and in that wind I'm more than happy with!"
Well done! |
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"Tbh, I'm exhausted and need to lay down for a while from just reading about running
But think I might have a go doing something (after Christmas, obvs!) I'm sure I could incorporate it into the daily animal care somehow
F
I've discovered that using a hot tub is beneficial for running. So that means I'm now going to clubs more!"
Hurrah x x x |
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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"Who is working out if they can fit in 2 parkruns on new years day
Me.
I'd do two today as well, but no local ones are on  "
That's crap!
Both of my local ones are on I believe but I can't do them! |
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"Who is working out if they can fit in 2 parkruns on new years day
Me.
I'd do two today as well, but no local ones are on
That's crap!
Both of my local ones are on I believe but I can't do them! "
Most decide to do either Christmas Day or New Years Day. Unfortunately where my parents live the closest one opted for NYD and the next closest is about twenty miles away! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We did parkrun this morning, our local one (which isn't our regular run) had several hundred in attendance, it was great fun. And we'll do the double on NYD heading to our local run first and then our regular run for 10.30 |
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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"We did parkrun this morning, our local one (which isn't our regular run) had several hundred in attendance, it was great fun. And we'll do the double on NYD heading to our local run first and then our regular run for 10.30"
Brilliant! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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A gentle 4 1/2 miles running home from work tonight. I don't often run the week after a marathon but that's 2 runs since Sunday and my legs feel so much better for it. Another week of recovery runs and then it'll be time to knuckle down for Manchester training |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Ooo I'm in, was originally going to train for a marathon but that went tits up quite quickly
Which one?"
Edinburgh, long story short I've been suffering with depression and anxiety and was going to raise money for a men's mental health charity while at the same time improving my own health and self image |
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"Ooo I'm in, was originally going to train for a marathon but that went tits up quite quickly
Which one?
Edinburgh, long story short I've been suffering with depression and anxiety and was going to raise money for a men's mental health charity while at the same time improving my own health and self image "
That's the end of May - plenty of time to train.
I don't know your running ability at the moment, so apologies if you already know this, but instead of pulling out considering doing a run/walk training program (and run/walk the race).
It will do you some good to get out, exercise is really good for depression/anxiety. |
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By *nmgCouple
over a year ago
Liverpool |
"Ooo I'm in, was originally going to train for a marathon but that went tits up quite quickly
Which one?
Edinburgh, long story short I've been suffering with depression and anxiety and was going to raise money for a men's mental health charity while at the same time improving my own health and self image "
I've done Edinburgh twice. It's a cracking run.... You'll have a great time! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Ooo I'm in, was originally going to train for a marathon but that went tits up quite quickly
Which one?
Edinburgh, long story short I've been suffering with depression and anxiety and was going to raise money for a men's mental health charity while at the same time improving my own health and self image
That's the end of May - plenty of time to train.
I don't know your running ability at the moment, so apologies if you already know this, but instead of pulling out considering doing a run/walk training program (and run/walk the race).
It will do you some good to get out, exercise is really good for depression/anxiety."
I'll second that, even if you can't get fit enough to complete the race, you'll certainly benefit physically and mentally from the training. Take it from someone who knows |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Time for the first post-xmas run
Good luck! "
Thanks!
4 miles, really enjoyed it. Ran with music for the first time in literally years, think I need to keep on with that while I get back into running for the joy of it. |
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"Time for the first post-xmas run
Good luck!
Thanks!
4 miles, really enjoyed it. Ran with music for the first time in literally years, think I need to keep on with that while I get back into running for the joy of it."
Get a pair of bone conducting headphones. Music and safety! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Time for the first post-xmas run
Good luck!
Thanks!
4 miles, really enjoyed it. Ran with music for the first time in literally years, think I need to keep on with that while I get back into running for the joy of it.
Get a pair of bone conducting headphones. Music and safety!"
Bone |
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"Time for the first post-xmas run
Good luck!
Thanks!
4 miles, really enjoyed it. Ran with music for the first time in literally years, think I need to keep on with that while I get back into running for the joy of it.
Get a pair of bone conducting headphones. Music and safety!
Bone "
*sighs* sorry, forgot which half was posting |
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over a year ago
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"Time for the first post-xmas run
Good luck!
Thanks!
4 miles, really enjoyed it. Ran with music for the first time in literally years, think I need to keep on with that while I get back into running for the joy of it.
Get a pair of bone conducting headphones. Music and safety!
Bone
*sighs* sorry, forgot which half was posting "
And I thought I was unforgettable! |
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"Time for the first post-xmas run
Good luck!
Thanks!
4 miles, really enjoyed it. Ran with music for the first time in literally years, think I need to keep on with that while I get back into running for the joy of it.
Get a pair of bone conducting headphones. Music and safety!
Bone
*sighs* sorry, forgot which half was posting
And I thought I was unforgettable! "
Oh you are |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Time for the first post-xmas run
Good luck!
Thanks!
4 miles, really enjoyed it. Ran with music for the first time in literally years, think I need to keep on with that while I get back into running for the joy of it.
Get a pair of bone conducting headphones. Music and safety!
Bone
*sighs* sorry, forgot which half was posting
And I thought I was unforgettable!
Oh you are "
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"Time for the first post-xmas run
Good luck!
Thanks!
4 miles, really enjoyed it. Ran with music for the first time in literally years, think I need to keep on with that while I get back into running for the joy of it.
Get a pair of bone conducting headphones. Music and safety!
Bone
*sighs* sorry, forgot which half was posting
And I thought I was unforgettable!
Oh you are
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Time for the first post-xmas run
Good luck!
Thanks!
4 miles, really enjoyed it. Ran with music for the first time in literally years, think I need to keep on with that while I get back into running for the joy of it.
Get a pair of bone conducting headphones. Music and safety!
Bone
*sighs* sorry, forgot which half was posting
And I thought I was unforgettable!
Oh you are
It's just that the Mrs doesn't have the sense of humour of a child! "
After 28 years, she's learned to put up with it!
Although that might explain why she's now trying to palm me off on the lovely ladies of fab.... |
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"Time for the first post-xmas run
Good luck!
Thanks!
4 miles, really enjoyed it. Ran with music for the first time in literally years, think I need to keep on with that while I get back into running for the joy of it.
Get a pair of bone conducting headphones. Music and safety!
Bone
*sighs* sorry, forgot which half was posting
And I thought I was unforgettable!
Oh you are
It's just that the Mrs doesn't have the sense of humour of a child!
After 28 years, she's learned to put up with it!
Although that might explain why she's now trying to palm me off on the lovely ladies of fab...."
The penny finally dropped! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Time for the first post-xmas run
Good luck!
Thanks!
4 miles, really enjoyed it. Ran with music for the first time in literally years, think I need to keep on with that while I get back into running for the joy of it.
Get a pair of bone conducting headphones. Music and safety!
Bone
*sighs* sorry, forgot which half was posting
And I thought I was unforgettable!
Oh you are
It's just that the Mrs doesn't have the sense of humour of a child!
After 28 years, she's learned to put up with it!
Although that might explain why she's now trying to palm me off on the lovely ladies of fab....
The penny finally dropped! "
Yes, she's seen the light! |
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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago
Birmingham |
First 'off my feet' injury for sooooo long. Really hurt deep in my calf. so at least 7 days no running...kills me, but walking hurts on the hills at the mo, so running a no no. Daily massage & foam rolling for a couple of hours (I must be irritating to watch TV with..) Compression on most of the day & hope for the best...hate it, just hate it.. |
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"First 'off my feet' injury for sooooo long. Really hurt deep in my calf. so at least 7 days no running...kills me, but walking hurts on the hills at the mo, so running a no no. Daily massage & foam rolling for a couple of hours (I must be irritating to watch TV with..) Compression on most of the day & hope for the best...hate it, just hate it.."
How long have you been off your feet? |
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By *nmgCouple
over a year ago
Liverpool |
"First 'off my feet' injury for sooooo long. Really hurt deep in my calf. so at least 7 days no running...kills me, but walking hurts on the hills at the mo, so running a no no. Daily massage & foam rolling for a couple of hours (I must be irritating to watch TV with..) Compression on most of the day & hope for the best...hate it, just hate it..
How long have you been off your feet?"
Hate injuries with a passion. Can be a massive downer....keep your chin up |
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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago
Birmingham |
When I say 'off my feet' I mean off my running feet, still able to walk around, although gets painful on distance & uphill, not run since 800m I managed last Monday when I had to stop & hobble home...I never stop.... |
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"When I say 'off my feet' I mean off my running feet, still able to walk around, although gets painful on distance & uphill, not run since 800m I managed last Monday when I had to stop & hobble home...I never stop...."
I guessed you meant not running rather than bedbound!
Any idea what's caused it? |
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"Parkrun tourism this morning as warm up for 8.5 mile multi terrain race with 358m elevation, nearly killed me
So 11.5 miles in total?
How are you feeling today?"
Quads are a little sore and I've got a head cold, none of which are great prep for tomorrow's half marathon! |
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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago
Birmingham |
I did a fell race 3 weeks ago which hurt of course, recovery seemed slow , ran a hilly (Malvern) 10k training run the week after & twinged it then I think... No real reason , maybe just one of those things. |
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"Parkrun tourism this morning as warm up for 8.5 mile multi terrain race with 358m elevation, nearly killed me
So 11.5 miles in total?
How are you feeling today?
Quads are a little sore and I've got a head cold, none of which are great prep for tomorrow's half marathon!"
Oh no!
Hope you feel better in time for tomorrow. |
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"I did a fell race 3 weeks ago which hurt of course, recovery seemed slow , ran a hilly (Malvern) 10k training run the week after & twinged it then I think... No real reason , maybe just one of those things."
I hope you are resting properly then! |
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over a year ago
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"Half marathon done and dusted, was tough, had nothing left in the legs for the 2nd half but a great way to end the year"
Well done, and the perfect opportunity to rehydrate later! |
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"Half marathon done and dusted, was tough, had nothing left in the legs for the 2nd half but a great way to end the year
Well done, and the perfect opportunity to rehydrate later! "
That's exactly the plan! |
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"Half marathon done and dusted, was tough, had nothing left in the legs for the 2nd half but a great way to end the year
Well done, and the perfect opportunity to rehydrate later!
That's exactly the plan!"
Well done! |
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