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Gain Pain

I did a fast 5k today and it felt good to push it. I am looking forward to a month of intervals. I blasted the cobwebs away with Moby on full fettle in my...

I did a fast 5k today and it felt good to push it. I am looking forward to a mon...

ju-ju-

Marathon•8 years ago

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Help

I would appreciate your inspiration on what I should do next as I am in a quandry. I'm considering the Eden project marathon but can't help feeling I may be...

I would appreciate your inspiration on what I should do next as I am in a quandr...

ju-ju-

Marathon•8 years ago

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Hot holiday running

I've been on holiday to Majorca and so that means lots of running ( Obvs). So I thought I'd share some piccys and what I've learnt from running in the heat!...

I've been on holiday to Majorca and so that means lots of running ( Obvs). So I ...

ju-ju-

Marathon•8 years ago

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On track with MyAsics

I set off at7 this morning for my 10K fast fun hoping to beat the heat but didn't quite manage it. Rather pleased with my time though as it was 1 second under...

I set off at7 this morning for my 10K fast fun hoping to beat the heat but didn'...

turnturtle

Marathon•8 years ago

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A gentle 6k recovery jog in France today and time to stop and smell the lavender!

My calves were a bit tight after Monday's long run but otherwise I felt fine. I am amazed by how much the MyAsics programme seems to have built up my endurance...

My calves were a bit tight after Monday's long run but otherwise I felt fine. I ...

turnturtle

Marathon•8 years ago

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Foam roller... is it helpful? how do you use them?

Hi fellow runners :) I did not know this tool until a few weeks ago... I have always been just a runner and did not do much more than that, at least in the...

Hi fellow runners :) I did not know this tool until a few weeks ago... I have al...

marco83

Marathon•8 years ago

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New Toy

i got a new toy this weekend. A new runnng watch and its not a garmin :( its an epson and it has purple bits on it! But it does have very accurate GPS far...

i got a new toy this weekend. A new runnng watch and its not a garmin :( its a...

benwill

Marathon•8 years ago

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Even more injuries but I'm still standing.

Well I did it! 24K in the lovely Loire countryside. I started at 7 but should have started earlier because by 10.15 when I struggled up the last hill the...

Well I did it! 24K in the lovely Loire countryside. I started at 7 but should ha...

turnturtle

Marathon•8 years ago

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Running is bad for you ;)

So I said "Well you gotta find what you love and let it kill you." It's one of my favourite quotes. But it totally surprised him. It definitely got...

So I said "Well you gotta find what you love and let it kill you." It's one of...

roseabi

Ultramarathon•8 years ago

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Off on a week's hols in France.

I seem to remember the days when packing for your holidays involved swimsuits, suncreams and paperback holiday romances...

I seem to remember the days when packing for your holidays involved swimsuits, s...

turnturtle

Marathon•8 years ago

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I do like a good anniversary

Yep today is my 2nd run anniversary a whole two years ago i tried to run the 500 meters around our estate, of course I failed not even making it half way....

Yep today is my 2nd run anniversary a whole two years ago i tried to run the 500...

benwill

Marathon•8 years ago

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Sports massage before a race?

Anyone had a sports massage before a race? How long before and did you notice any great benefits?

Anyone had a sports massage before a race? How long before and did you notice an...

simonwilliamstutor

•8 years ago

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back from holidays

Hi everybody! I have been in Italy for a couple of weeks and did not post anything from there. I took a bit of a vacation from running but still did about 50...

Hi everybody! I have been in Italy for a couple of weeks and did not post anythi...

marco83

Marathon•8 years ago

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the new me

I am new to running. my goal was to run a 5k. i lost 90 lbs and decided last year i was going to complete 12 races. well i did 15. 12 5k's 1 4 mile, 1 5...

I am new to running. my goal was to run a 5k. i lost 90 lbs and decided last y...

diddler4898

•8 years ago

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Another foot post-sorry!

Sorry about the grotty varnish remains too-I promise that will come off tonight. This is just to demonstrate my lovely daughter in law's strapping, which...

Sorry about the grotty varnish remains too-I promise that will come off tonight....

turnturtle

Marathon•8 years ago

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omg it's the Beachy Head Marathon!

I've only gone and signed up for it. Check out that profile! October 29th 2016, wish me luck!? My game-plan is to start off very slowly which, given that the...

I've only gone and signed up for it. Check out that profile! October 29th 2016, ...

roseabi

Ultramarathon•8 years ago

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AAAARGH!

Apologies for the state of my nail polish but that was the least of my worries on Thursday when a simple stubbed toe resulted in this... It still hurts today,...

Apologies for the state of my nail polish but that was the least of my worries o...

turnturtle

Marathon•8 years ago

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New shoes!

I have treated myself today to a lovely new pair of shoes. My trusty Adidas that I trained for and ran the marathon in were feeling just a bit past it. But...

I have treated myself today to a lovely new pair of shoes. My trusty Adidas that...

Eatcakeandrun

Marathon•8 years ago

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Camelback: Run Two

I think you've beaten me to it on the usage Noaky12 Hidden but thought I'd post anyway. Second run with my "free" Camelback (magazine sub) and much more...

I think you've beaten me to it on the usage Noaky12 Hidden but thought I'd post ...

AnnieW55

•8 years ago

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Interval training outside

Finally, after years of trying, I've managed my first proper interval session outside. I have no problem with intervals on a treadmill, but I can never manage...

Finally, after years of trying, I've managed my first proper interval session ou...

C3PO

Marathon•8 years ago

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The nice chip timing people did some detective work!

And here's my result. I was officially the fastest old lady in last Sunday's York 10K!

And here's my result. I was officially the fastest old lady in last Sunday's Yor...

turnturtle

Marathon•8 years ago

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Todays poll is Live!!!!

https://healthunlocked.com/marathon-running/polls/133980027/what-do-you-hate-about-running 96.9% of you didnt know what phooning is... I will reveal shortly :)

https://healthunlocked.com/marathon-running/polls/133980027/what-do-you-hate-abo...

ju-ju-

Marathon•8 years ago

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New Norwegian member

Hi all! I discovered HealthUnlocked after i ran the St. George's 10 mile road race on the Isle of Wight. I'm working towards my second half-marathon in late...

Hi all! I discovered HealthUnlocked after i ran the St. George's 10 mile road ra...

C3PO

Marathon•8 years ago

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York 10K

The first thing you need to know is that I keep all my imporrtant running paperwork ( training plans, running bibs etc ina yellow box file marked 'Running' (I...

The first thing you need to know is that I keep all my imporrtant running paperw...

turnturtle

Marathon•8 years ago

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Garmin half marathon training done

Finished my first training plan tonight. Half marathon run and complete. Ju Ju I know I haven't run a race yet but can I have my half marathon badge please....

Finished my first training plan tonight. Half marathon run and complete. Ju Ju I...

samsonandrew

Half Marathon•8 years ago

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Carbs... what's the latest?

I get very confused about whether we "runners" should be eating more or less carbs or whether this really effects non professional runners performance. One...

I get very confused about whether we "runners" should be eating more or less car...

AndyD

Ultramarathon•8 years ago

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.... and one for the weekend.

https://healthunlocked.com/marathon-running/polls/133954157/do-you-know-what-phooning-is ( I didnt, but I do now as I just googled it)!!!!

https://healthunlocked.com/marathon-running/polls/133954157/do-you-know-what-pho...

ju-ju-

Marathon•8 years ago

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Todays Poll is live

https://healthunlocked.com/marathon-running/polls/133954097/hills-do-you-prefer Thanks to Hidden for the suggestion Happy running over the weekend everyone...

https://healthunlocked.com/marathon-running/polls/133954097/hills-do-you-prefer ...

ju-ju-

Marathon•8 years ago

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Pru100, not exactly a marathon

Hi all, just an update. I joined the community as I was training for a half marathon, but injured my knee along the way. It felt as though it would just never...

Hi all, just an update. I joined the community as I was training for a half mara...

healthyjoel

•8 years ago

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todays poll is live!!

https://healthunlocked.com/marathon-running/polls/133935830/what-are-your-holiday-plans Thanks to our poll king benwill

https://healthunlocked.com/marathon-running/polls/133935830/what-are-your-holida...

ju-ju-

Marathon•8 years ago

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Posts - Fun Beyond 10K & Race Support | HealthUnlocked

Fun Beyond 10K & Race Support

All posts for August 2016

Gain Pain

Help

Hot holiday running

On track with MyAsics

A gentle 6k recovery jog in France today and time to stop and smell the lavender!

Foam roller... is it helpful? how do you use them?

New Toy

Even more injuries but I'm still standing.

Running is bad for you ;)

Off on a week's hols in France.

I do like a good anniversary

Sports massage before a race?

back from holidays

the new me

Another foot post-sorry!

omg it's the Beachy Head Marathon!

AAAARGH!

New shoes!

Camelback: Run Two

Interval training outside

The nice chip timing people did some detective work!

Todays poll is Live!!!!

New Norwegian member

York 10K

Garmin half marathon training done

Carbs... what's the latest?

.... and one for the weekend.

Todays Poll is live

Pru100, not exactly a marathon

todays poll is live!!

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