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Ouch

Went for my long run yesterday planned 15k adding a km a week. At 14.6 had pain in lower back now can't sit for more than 15 minutes. I am going to do...

Went for my long run yesterday planned 15k adding a km a week. At 14.6 had pain ...

Beccym

Marathon•5 years ago

9 Replies

Excellence through misadventure...

Many of you may have already seen this short film on the Dark Peak Fell Runners, but it was new to me and I thought it was just brilliant:...

Many of you may have already seen this short film on the Dark Peak Fell Runners,...

Decker

Ultramarathon•5 years ago

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It's OVER!!!!

Completed my first marathon at age 72 on Sunday - my training and goal was to finish in 6 hours 20 minutes - I failed by one minute (did it in 6:19 :) ) - but...

Completed my first marathon at age 72 on Sunday - my training and goal was to fi...

Bazza1234

Marathon•5 years ago

40 Replies

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Maps on a Garmin Forerunner 235

I've just had a fun ride trying out a Garmin IQ app called dwMap. It let me plan a route (I did it in map my run then imported it, but you can do it in dwMap...

I've just had a fun ride trying out a Garmin IQ app called dwMap. It let me plan...

linda9389

Administrator•5 years ago

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HM training day 4 - stay in the zone, man, like stay in the zone 🧘‍♀️

15 minutes in zone 1, 10 minutes in zone 2, 20 minutes in zone 4, 5 minutes in zone 1 This was HARD! I had to walk at almost stationary pace to keep my heart...

15 minutes in zone 1, 10 minutes in zone 2, 20 minutes in zone 4, 5 minutes in z...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Weekly Chat July 8th - 14th 🏊‍♀️😁 Scary but fun!!!

Goooooood morning groovy runners! How have your running/cross-training/resting adventures been going down this past week? I have been getting some sea swims in...

Goooooood morning groovy runners! How have your running/cross-training/resting a...

roseabi

Ultramarathon•5 years ago

60 Replies

The Fen Flyer! 🏃‍♀️🏅😎💪

Hi chums, Reporting in from The Fen Gallop 10k, this is a fundraiser for the local school and has a 10k, 4 miler and a toddler dash. It’s a friendly relaxed...

Hi chums, Reporting in from The Fen Gallop 10k, this is a fundraiser for the loc...

Madge50

Marathon•5 years ago

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Leamington Spa HM

When I entered this way back whenever it was, the plan was to aim for sub 2 hours. Then the chest happened. Not only has that impacted on my ability to put the...

When I entered this way back whenever it was, the plan was to aim for sub 2 hour...

andystev

•5 years ago

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Tailwind users....a question🙂

How do you use it? Do you use it in place of water or carry both? I have ordered some rather tentatively, as I have only ever used water and Power Flapjacks...

How do you use it? Do you use it in place of water or carry both? I have ordered...

Sandraj39

Half Marathon•5 years ago

24 Replies

The buzz is back!

Hey all. I have been busy trying to run in Zone 2 and my word is it a struggle at first and it has been a tough mindset change to focus on zones and not pace!...

Hey all. I have been busy trying to run in Zone 2 and my word is it a struggle ...

Clairecandothis

Marathon•5 years ago

4 Replies

I’m new here and haven’t a clue! But I like running

I’ve not long done a 5k so planning a marathon run feels a bit like shooting for the moon. But what the hey. Anyone got any tips on my next step towards...

I’ve not long done a 5k so planning a marathon run feels a bit like shooting for...

Operabird

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Day 3 HM training:

And a hot one it is. Next time I’m taking a drink. So, down the Drayton Road, then off past the scary estate where they have CCTV on the streets because...

And a hot one it is. Next time I’m taking a drink. So, down the Drayton Road, th...

Hidden

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Fell running

Hi. So ive decided to enter myself into a 20 mile fell run in 12 weeks time! Could anyone possibly point me in the direction of a suitable training plan or...

Hi. So ive decided to enter myself into a 20 mile fell run in 12 weeks time! Cou...

Oggy2401

Half Marathon•5 years ago

7 Replies

It's Friiiiiiiiday, time for pompoms and super loud cheers! 😄 Events for July 6th - 7th 🎇🎇🎇

Aw look at their wee pompom faces there. It's a long time since Fenella was that tiny! She's still got a bit of a pompom face though 🤣 Happy almost-weekend...

Aw look at their wee pompom faces there. It's a long time since Fenella was that...

Sqkr

Half Marathon•5 years ago

25 Replies

London landmarks second ballot anyone?

Not me I'm afraid. Think I'll probably skip it next year and choose a new one for my fundraising project of 2020, we'll see! Hope others have been more...

Not me I'm afraid. Think I'll probably skip it next year and choose a new one fo...

linda9389

Administrator•5 years ago

21 Replies

Look what’s new on NRC!

HM guided run dropped in this morning.

UnfitNoMore

Metric Marathon•5 years ago

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October Half Marathon Group: How are you getting on? 💗 And a bit of motivational talk...

EDIT: Latest post here: https://healthunlocked.com/marathon-running/posts/141151059/ Hi all! Apologies, it's been a bit of a week! I plan to start...

EDIT: Latest post here: https://healthunlocked.com/marathon-running/posts/141151...

roseabi

Ultramarathon•5 years ago

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2nd day of HM training:

Intervals today. I had to haul myself out of bed after only five hours sleep to get this done, as the Virgin man is coming between 8&12 to fix my broadband....

Intervals today. I had to haul myself out of bed after only five hours sleep to ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

25 Replies

Any tips for vegan fuel for my HM in October?

I shall take Tailwind but I need an easily digested, easy to carry snack as I get low blood sugar running anything over 10k (gels are gross) Preferably...

I shall take Tailwind but I need an easily digested, easy to carry snack as I ge...

Hidden

•5 years ago

43 Replies

Running frustration

Since I have been back from Swansea I have been struggling to find the motivation to go out and run. Not ideal as I have a big finale to the year. Somebody...

Since I have been back from Swansea I have been struggling to find the motivatio...

Pippa49

Half Marathon•5 years ago

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Not the news I wanted ....

... but it's no surprise. Yep, it's a stress fracture of the second metatarsal. I now get referred to the fracture dept of our local hospital and should get an...

... but it's no surprise. Yep, it's a stress fracture of the second metatarsal. ...

linda9389

Administrator•5 years ago

67 Replies

Here we go, first day of HM training

And a shock to find how unfit I still am after time out for injury. This is the Polar HM training plan I chose. It’s heart rate based and adapts to my fitness...

And a shock to find how unfit I still am after time out for injury. This is the ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

18 Replies

IT band issue

My outer right knee seems to hurt when I’m running downhill - mainly quite steeply, especially on trails. Seems to be coming on earlier each run and I even had...

My outer right knee seems to hurt when I’m running downhill - mainly quite steep...

Tasha99

Marathon•5 years ago

15 Replies

Maff low heart rate training

After picking up the ‘big yellow book’ and watching lots of you tube videos I’ve spent the last 4 or 5 weeks changing to MAF running. I’m still at that...

After picking up the ‘big yellow book’ and watching lots of you tube videos I’ve...

Cliff_H

10 Miles•5 years ago

5 Replies

Long time no post, but hello!

Hello lovely running fiends, I hope you are all doing well? So, I am in week 6 of my HM training plan (the race is on 15th Sept), and I must say, I am enjoying...

Hello lovely running fiends, I hope you are all doing well? So, I am in week 6 o...

Sadie-runs

Half Marathon•5 years ago

44 Replies

Hello 🏃‍♀️

Morning, I have used the C25K and Bridge to 10k and I am now looking to increase my distance, slowly. I have a place in the Great North Run this September,...

Morning, I have used the C25K and Bridge to 10k and I am now looking to increase...

Carolyn55

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Weekly Chat July 1st - 7th 🌞😊 Old, new, fabulous!!!

Good morning all! Happy new week, and new month!!! Where is this year going? 😮😊 Speaking of new things, I have just invested in my VERY FIRST GARMIN!...

Good morning all! Happy new week, and new month!!! Where is this year going? 😮�...

roseabi

Ultramarathon•5 years ago

72 Replies

Posts - Fun Beyond 10K & Race Support | HealthUnlocked

Fun Beyond 10K & Race Support

All posts for July 2019

Ouch

Excellence through misadventure...

It's OVER!!!!

Maps on a Garmin Forerunner 235

HM training day 4 - stay in the zone, man, like stay in the zone 🧘‍♀️

Weekly Chat July 8th - 14th 🏊‍♀️😁 Scary but fun!!!

The Fen Flyer! 🏃‍♀️🏅😎💪

Leamington Spa HM

Tailwind users....a question🙂

The buzz is back!

I’m new here and haven’t a clue! But I like running

Day 3 HM training:

Fell running

It's Friiiiiiiiday, time for pompoms and super loud cheers! 😄 Events for July 6th - 7th 🎇🎇🎇

London landmarks second ballot anyone?

Look what’s new on NRC!

October Half Marathon Group: How are you getting on? 💗 And a bit of motivational talk...

2nd day of HM training:

Any tips for vegan fuel for my HM in October?

Running frustration

Not the news I wanted ....

Here we go, first day of HM training

IT band issue

Maff low heart rate training

Long time no post, but hello!

Hello 🏃‍♀️

Weekly Chat July 1st - 7th 🌞😊 Old, new, fabulous!!!

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