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I've missed my long runs this month. I can't run in anything over about 20C without turning into a puddle of blubber. So my mileage this month has been lower...

Longish run again

I've missed my long runs this month. I can't run in anything over about 20C with...

JaySeeSkinny

Graduate10•8 years ago

Hi, I'm Iben - I've been lurking around this forum for a while but not felt ready to play with the big kids until now. I'm 44 and started the C25K programme...

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Hi, I new in this forum

Hi, I'm Iben - I've been lurking around this forum for a while but not felt read...

PippiRuns

•8 years ago

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My Running Week

Hi all, I hope that this posts finds you all well? My running week has been good. I started on Sunday which those of you who know my routine by now will know...

Hi all, I hope that this posts finds you all well? My running week has been goo...

Mat30

Graduate10•8 years ago

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Think joolie would like this bling!😀

Probably a lot on here that would like it! Eh poppy!?

davelinks

Graduate10•8 years ago

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Mind over matter?

I know when an injury happens it is vital to rest and recover. However, my issue seemed to have been more of an ache in the calves when running not an injury,...

I know when an injury happens it is vital to rest and recover. However, my issu...

JoolieB1

Graduate10•8 years ago

Friday, my day, to offer home made cookies and cake to other people in the community cafe. At the end of the day, any unconsumed goodies come home and yes,...

Cake inspired running!

Friday, my day, to offer home made cookies and cake to other people in the commu...

JoolieB1

Graduate10•8 years ago

Now that I have "gone back to the future" and am doing almost nothing but easy conversational HR controlled runs, I really need something to listen to as I go...

So excited!!!!!

Now that I have "gone back to the future" and am doing almost nothing but easy c...

I have entered the Great South Run again this year (23 Oct), and have also chosen to run for a charitable cause again. This year I selected Cancer Research...

Graduate10•8 years ago

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Running for Charity!

I have entered the Great South Run again this year (23 Oct), and have also chos...

Frank-ntj

Graduate10•8 years ago

I've been trying to increase my distance since my 5k and I'm not getting anywhere. I get too tired by the end of the 5k to keep on going. I'm starting today a...

New tactic

I've been trying to increase my distance since my 5k and I'm not getting anywher...

Madzoya

•8 years ago

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Farewell to my favourite running shoes...☹️❤️

Went out for a short run on my local bridleways this morning. Last time out I felt much better than of late and my niggly hip seemed much better. Today I opted...

Went out for a short run on my local bridleways this morning. Last time out I fe...

Sandraj39

Graduate10•8 years ago

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The first step out the door is always the hardest!!!

This morning a battle took place in my house, a battle so epic that Morgan Freeman should have done the commentary... (of course I am joking, but his voice is...

This morning a battle took place in my house, a battle so epic that Morgan Freem...

marco83

•8 years ago

http://www.electricblues.com/html/runadvice.html I have 6 months left of this year and will be doing no more races. I do like to follow training programmes...

Minimal effective training programme

http://www.electricblues.com/html/runadvice.html I have 6 months left of this ye...

I have put the idea of a sub 30mins 5k to bed for the time being and have been working on my stamina. So today I managed a sub 60 mins 8k. Not bad sincenough...

Graduate10•8 years ago

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Not built for speed but distance

I have put the idea of a sub 30mins 5k to bed for the time being and have been w...

TheHack

•8 years ago

Had health check after being semi retiring at 60. Was borderline diabetic . Doctor regularly told me need to lose 1 or 2 stone. Despite cycling 3 miles and...

Over 60 . But not over the hill yet !

Had health check after being semi retiring at 60. Was borderline diabetic . Doct...

Hidden

•8 years ago

I have run the same distance in the last 3 days (7.9 miles - I know what you are thinking... but this is a nice course so I am not going to go round the block...

when your body gets better at keeping the pace...

I have run the same distance in the last 3 days (7.9 miles - I know what you are...

marco83

•8 years ago

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Funny chap, running

Yesterday I set out for a 7 KM run, one of my favourite routes, but it didn't feel comfortable right from the start. Various bits were hurting, my back and my...

Yesterday I set out for a 7 KM run, one of my favourite routes, but it didn't fe...

Curlygurly2

Graduate10•8 years ago

For most of this year, I have been either doing run/walk training for a HM - or running faster non-stop parkruns. After completing the HM and a subsequent 10K...

Running getting easier???

For most of this year, I have been either doing run/walk training for a HM - or ...

I have a goal to build slowly to 10k. This morning I managed to run4 miles my longest distance yet. It included some hills and I felt OK towards the end. I...

Graduate10•8 years ago

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5k and beyond

I have a goal to build slowly to 10k. This morning I managed to run4 miles my lo...

susiewoo75

•8 years ago

I did my first 10k race back in June, on the advice from the wise on here, I took it slow and steady. After the race I wondered about doing a half marathon in...

Building up for a half marathon

I did my first 10k race back in June, on the advice from the wise on here, I too...

Needing-answers

Graduate10•8 years ago

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When to foam roll?

I've recently bought a foam roller (and dubbed it The Punisher). Just wondering if there's a best time to use it. So far I have been using it most nights when...

I've recently bought a foam roller (and dubbed it The Punisher). Just wondering ...

simonwilliamstutor

Graduate10•8 years ago

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Weekly chat 25th July - 31 July

Realfoodieclub

Graduate10•8 years ago

https://runnersconnect.net/running-nutrition-articles/marathon-hitting-the-wall/ This IS a bit "difficult" to work through - but it does all make sense to me....

How to Calculate and Predict When You’ll Hit the Wall During a Marathon

https://runnersconnect.net/running-nutrition-articles/marathon-hitting-the-wall/...

Did Parkrun yesterday and got a PB for the particular Parkrun location, although very warm and I almost melted away!😎 On the group run this morning we covered...

Graduate10•8 years ago

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Parkrun & group run fun

Did Parkrun yesterday and got a PB for the particular Parkrun location, although...

davelinks

Graduate10•8 years ago

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Hills

Hi All Still wanting to build my running distance to 10k. I try to do an interval run and one slightly longer run each week. This week I incorporated a big...

Hi All Still wanting to build my running distance to 10k. I try to do an interva...

susiewoo75

•8 years ago

Hi everyone I finished C25K last week and feel good. One question I have though is even though I completed the 5K this was a combination of walking and...

Newbie here

Hi everyone I finished C25K last week and feel good. One question I have thoug...

hjdhaggis

•8 years ago

After my lacking confidence and achy calves, I was very happy to do a non stop 5k on Wednesday. Went out today but my legs were not fantastic, so decided to...

13 kilometres in the cool woods this morning

After my lacking confidence and achy calves, I was very happy to do a non stop 5...

JoolieB1

Graduate10•8 years ago

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My Running week

Hello all you lovely people, I hope that you are all well? My running week has been a bit disjointed. Couldn't do my long run on Monday due to blisters so...

Hello all you lovely people, I hope that you are all well? My running week has b...

Mat30

Graduate10•8 years ago

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I'm up to 47 pushups!!

I did discover the 100 pushups programme last year http://hundredpushups.com/ - and at that time I could only do 6 in a row - so didn't get very far with the...

I did discover the 100 pushups programme last year http://hundredpushups.com/ - ...

Graduate10•8 years ago