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Planning for 2019.

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Tbae
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I have been running now for almost 10 months.Well really 9 months because of one months hamster wheel hedge cutting.πŸ™ˆ

Cannot believe the motivational magic from this forum that has seen an almost seamless progression from C25k, B210k, half marathon, summer and autumn speed challenges,two personal monthly tests of continuous running, one twice per day for a month ,the other same distance but once per day.Building upto 50-60 km per week.

Due to family holiday commitments and jury duty Nov/Dec are looking busy, and I am trying to set my running stall out so I can seamlessly progress into 2019.

Top of my list is 3x20 min sessions of mitochondria renewal and VO2 max improvement as per β€œ Get fit in 6 mins”.

Next on my list is continuous daily running for 21days per month and base load of 42 km per week minimum including the above intervals.πŸ€”With a week 4 as a reset of 22k/week.

Not sure how it’s going to fit together yet, but at least I am comfortable that I tried two running sessions per day.

Not sure of the value of my gym strength sessions going forward now,because I am just not getting there anyway, apart from my weekly woodland workout.That I will not miss , because of the coach and the group.

Bit like missing out on this forum.πŸ€”πŸ™ˆ

I am so pleased I have tested out some stuff and undoubtedly because of my slow pace it has been kind to me and no overuse injuries and given me the confidence and some valuable flexibility to be able to pursue some more stuff.

Happy to be close to home, the pressure of events although I am sure truly amazing, just not for me now.Younger yes. Probably do the two or three new park runs on the island and perhaps a new Holy Island marathon in August, but it is very early days.

That reality would just have to stack up.

Sorry for the thinking out loud, but so many options and choices, including just the enjoyment of running, but coming to this late in life I want both or indeed everything that running and this forum does give.

Running the golden thread that binds this forum together.

Atb with your journeys.

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kwell39 profile image
kwell39Graduate10

Wow!! I think your are an inspiration for all of us β€˜newbies’. That is quite the list or accomplishments. I hope to be able to have a list half that long in the next 10 months. πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

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Tbaeβ€’ in reply tokwell39

I am lucky I am retired and have no responsibilities.

That is a factor.

But keep being realistic and coming to this magical forum for the support you need and finding what you need for your journey.

That is the strength of this forum it is successfully catering for a huge range of needs embodied in all its members.

Enjoy it all.🌟

One hour of running gives seven hours of life.πŸ€”πŸ’₯

What is not to like.πŸ’₯

πŸ’₯πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ’₯πŸ‘πŸ‘

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TartancatGraduate10

I love what you've written Tbae. You've achieved so much in just 10 months - I feel breathless just reading it!

And I completely agree with what you say about options and choices, so many different ways to enjoy running and, like you, I want to try them all (except marathons, I can't see me ever wanting to do a marathon!)

I look forward to hearing all about your adventures over the next few months πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ˜Š

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Tbaeβ€’ in reply toTartancat

It’s the forum Tartancat.

You younger ones have many more and other responsibilities.So fitting stuff in is not as easy.

But enjoy this gift of running to yourself and follow the well established low intensity guide rules and build up slowly.

You will amaze yourself.

Time is on your side.

I have come to running at 75 and I am blown away by this forum and the medical factual information and links on here.So a little different for me.No regrets, just glad I found this forum and running.

Be kind to yourself and just enjoy it all and keep yourself clear of overuse.

Keep an open mind and don’t rule anything out too early.

All running is magic.Nothing quite like it.As a Prof said on β€œGet Fit in 6mins” it’s mandatory and we know the consequences of not doing it.πŸ€”

Take good care of you.

πŸ’₯πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ’₯πŸ‘πŸ‘β˜„οΈ

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Deals1Graduate10

Hi. Great post!! You've come so far! It's amazing and inspiring!

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Tbae

Yes Deals, with the help of the programme and forum , trust it and believe in you.

You will amaze yourself because we are all in charge of an amazing piece of kit to do what we chose to do.

Enjoy it all.

πŸ’₯πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ’₯πŸ‘πŸ‘β˜„οΈ

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AnnieW55

Excellent post Tbae. You have come a long way and still have far to go. One thing about the running life, it’s never boring, individual runs maybe but not the whole. I too wish I’d found the forum earlier (only 1, c25k when I started) but here I am 6 years on still loving and learning. Looking forward to your further musings and exploits.

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Tbaeβ€’ in reply toAnnieW55

Hi Annie,

That is kind of you.

I do hope you are healing well.

I just could not believe what happened to you in your marathon.

What a hugely knowledgable, wise generous , supportive and inspiring runner you are.

Not surprising how wonderful

this forum is with you and so many other experienced members here.

With every good wish for your speedy recovery.

Loving and learning, how profound that is Annie.

I am a novice runner and it is just the life’s blood of my soul.

I cannot believe my good fortune to have found running and this forum.

Nearly did not.πŸ™ˆπŸ€”

Take good care of you, I have rarely encountered your type of courage in my lifetime.

Heal well and speedily.πŸ’₯πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ’₯βœ¨πŸ‘πŸ‘

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AnnieW55β€’ in reply toTbae

Thank you Tbae. Again you are too kind.

A favourite word of mine is serendipity. A lot of us are here with the help of serendipity. Enjoyment, love of running and perseverance keep us here.

Thankfully healing is happening at a pace I can see for now, it is bound to slow down but at the moment each day is bringing firstsπŸ˜€. Today I managed to get my socks and my trainers on and laces tied all by myself. I sound like a 4yr old πŸ˜€.

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mountaindreamerGraduate10

It’s great to have choices isn’t it Tbae! πŸ˜ƒβ€οΈ You’ve done so much in such a short time already! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ˜ŽπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ’₯

I’m less ambitious than you for now, but, as you say, I’ve a few more years to take my time with things. Am just enjoying the unexpected gift of running still, and vaguely thinking I’ll train for a HM at some point next year. 😊

Have finally looked up the meaning of your β€œGet fit in 6 mins” references. Sounds like an interesting reason to do HIIT. 😊

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Tbaeβ€’ in reply tomountaindreamer

Hi MD,

I hope you are good and your Dad is also making good progress.

I cannot believe MD how smooth it all has been.

I could imagine when you knocked off all these Munro’s you just sailed through them all.Now that is a feat of some magnitude.

Your running achievements are very considerable also as are Mr MD’s.I could not do what you and he are doing.

You are very inspiritational MD.

I am just shuffling along clutching for all the gems that are on offer on this magical forum.

Cannot believe that piece of research, mitochondria replacement/renewal.Nothing to lose, going to try it out at least.

Off to Dubai soon, so I will try it early mornings.

Take good care of you.

πŸ’₯πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ’₯β˜„οΈβ˜„οΈ

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mountaindreamerGraduate10β€’ in reply toTbae

My Dad is finally β€œmedically fit” for discharge from hospital now thanks, Tbae. Just awaiting a decision on whether he goes back to his old nursing home to serve 4 weeks notice, or whether they can fill his room and let him go straight to the home he wants to move to...❀️

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Tbaeβ€’ in reply tomountaindreamer

Gosh that is lovely for him, you and the family.

Hope the move works out.

Every good wish.

πŸ’₯πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ’₯❀️

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Fabulous450Graduate10

Fantastic long list of achievements Tbae!! You’ve done an amazing job!! And it sounds as though there’s plenty more achievements on the cards too!! Very inspiring post! You’re an absolute star!! 🀩 Best wishes for the 2019 goals!! ❀️

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Tbaeβ€’ in reply toFabulous450

Thank you fab-u-Lous Fabulous.

I hope all is good with and for you.

Cannot believe my good fortune in finding running and this forum.

It’s the programme and support and guidance on here,motivational magic and running the golden thread that binds us together.

We can just chill and take our time to just amaze ourselves with the support on here.

πŸ’₯πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ’₯πŸ‘πŸ‘β˜„οΈ

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toTbae

You’re so right Tbae!! A great bunch of amazing runners!! 🀩🀩🀩❀️

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tomattab

Thanks Tbae (= Trearrdur?)

Good luck!!

PS great photo -- Crib Goch?

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Tbaeβ€’ in reply totomattab

Thanks.Yes spot on both ?

Beautiful place North Wales.

Seen your first post. Getting started again.Well done.πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ’₯

You have come to the right forum.πŸ’₯

Enjoy it all.You will do great, like before.

πŸŒŸπŸ‘πŸ‘

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Sandraj39Graduate10

I cannot believe what you have achieved in such a short time! I am not sure I will use my retirement so wisely but you never know.. the way these running journeys pan out, maybe I WILL find time and belief for that marathon one day! Keep on inspiring☺.

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Tbaeβ€’ in reply toSandraj39

You are a very accomplished runner Sandra.

Amazing you are. I am sorry I have not caught up with your story

but I have caught sight of your wisdom, kindness and advice.

Without name dropping, Floss has sang your praises and recognition on here.

I have no doubt you will achieve everything you wish to as your time permits.

Maybe Sandra for me the egg timer has got less flips. TBH I am not in any rush,just consumed by it and cannot believe my good fortune to find running, this forum, the links to everything running.

HIT mitchondria replacement medical research,” Get Fit in 6 mins”, glib title, but mind blowing stuff.

Then perhaps not when you think of the impact of abdominal breathing and modest fasting and how it can accelerate the repair of our bodies and much more.Must say I do not practise consistantly either , but believe the medical research.

We are in charge of an amazing piece of kit that was made to run.

Sorry gone off on one.πŸ™ˆ

I look forward to catching up with your story.

Your are very wise and you will achieve everything you wish.I just know I can run a marathon,πŸ™ˆbut at my run all day pace it is a very big shift.

Take good care of you, time and belief,your right on the money, just dial it in when you are ready and it’s almost done,only the training to do.

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Sandraj39Graduate10β€’ in reply toTbae

..such kind words Tbae and yes, this forum is a very special place indeed.☺

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Dizzysmum17Graduate10

You are truly an inspiration - I can only dream of the targets you have reached - you must be so proud. This forum as you say is also inspirational and having the support and guidance on here has been invaluable for many of us.

I’m too scared to enter a half marathon at the moment, however, but it is on my β€˜to do’ list for next year.

Thanks for this πŸ˜ŠπŸ˜ŠπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ

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Tbae

Yes Dizzysmum it’s the motivational magic of the forum.

You will know and when you are,just dial it in, do the preparation.

Only enjoyment never fear.I have never forgotten the words of a Mentor on here.πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

I did not enter an HM, just went 7 times round the park, which took me over 3.5 hours to do on my own.Clocked it on Strava for the Macular Society.

I enjoyed ticking that box and it gave me lots to think about.

Take good care of you and continue to amaze yourself with this gift of running,the golden thread,and the magic of life itself.

πŸ’₯πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ’₯πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Dexy5Graduate10

What a lovely picture Tbae, and how well organised you are working out what you want to do next year.

The beauty of this forum is that it revolves around people of all ages and situations, but we all share this special journey from the couch. We can all add something to the pot and look for advice when needed.

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Tbae

Yes Dexy, that is Crib Goch ArΓͺte heading to Snowdon peak.

Too much going on in Nov/Dec and just trying to see what I can fit in.

Going off to the ME., to see family and jury duty is a commitment I have experieced before.

Hope you and UTS are good and what a contribution you both make to the pot.πŸ’₯πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ’₯

Loved your GP post recently.πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸŒŸ

I had an MOT recently.All normal stuff good.πŸ€”I am no medic,but I get confused with the statin choice.eg.

I have been on statin and aspirin for years to obviously reduce my risk of stroke and heart attack.

Think I am going to increase my dosage of statin and change my Chlopidogrel to reduce my risk further.

Just feel I am doing everything on exercise, nutrition, and not OTT with alcohol.

Sometimes it is not easy to arrive at the best decision.Even when all the information is here on all the other communities of wonderful HealthUnlocked and our forum.

Even with overstretched GP’s and lack of continuity,for me ,I do like to be reassured face to face in at least making a sound call.πŸ€”

Just think if something reduces your risk, then that is the first priority.πŸ€”

Take good care of you both.

πŸ’₯πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ’₯πŸ‘πŸ‘

Bloody hell you are amazing! I hope I’m doing as well when I get to your age. Inspirational, and you always take time to encourage the rest of us 😊

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Tbae

Happy runniversary Flick.

It’s you Flick and so many others like you and the forum.

Motivational magic.

Look what you have achieved in a short time, and your physical challenge and stressful move eg.

Keep bringing your many talents,determination and example.

You and it is just inspiring.

I still cannot believe how fortunate I have been to find running and this forum.

Take good care of you.

πŸ’₯πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ’₯πŸ‘πŸ‘

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10

Lovely post Tbae, your enthusiasm for running is so infectious and just brilliant....

You may have come to running later in life, but you are clearly enjoying yourself and I only hope I am able to run when I'm 75+ years of ageπŸ˜†...

Love your plans for next year, enjoy your holiday. Will it be your first jury service?

Take care😊xxx

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Tbae

Aww thanks Jan.❀️

I am sure you will.You are certainly making your contribution to yourself and big time to the forum.

Always just so kind and supportive.

Got two aunts, my mother’s elder sisters,come December, will celebrate their102 and 100 birthdays.πŸ™ˆ

Yes 2nd time called for jury duty, roll on 76,cannot be called anymore.πŸ™ˆπŸ˜‚

Take good care of you.

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