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Double August Challenges: Speed AND Distance!!! 🤩🤩 WEEK 4!!!!!!

Hi all! We're close to 30% of the way round the Moon currently, so do make sure you give me all your runs, walks, and swims from last week! I'm in for 28.29...

Hi all! We're close to 30% of the way round the Moon currently, so do make sure ...

roseabi

Ultramarathon•5 years ago

81 Replies

Help - fourth toe on BOTH feet badly bruised after long runs

Hello running people I hope you can help - I’m battling on with my first half marathon training for October and have recently completed 7.5 mile and 10.5 mile...

Hello running people I hope you can help - I’m battling on with my first half ma...

Rebounder

•5 years ago

62 Replies

Fell running weekend

Had a fantastic time on a fell running course with www.runsnowdonia.co.uk at the weekend. Managed to pack so much theory and practice in in just a couple of...

Had a fantastic time on a fell running course with www.runsnowdonia.co.uk at the...

MadDave

•5 years ago

17 Replies

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16 miles and 1,300ft elevation...😳

So I’m carrying on with my half marathon prep and am probably doing it in a bit of an unorthodox way - I’ve now run two trail half’s and plan to structure...

So I’m carrying on with my half marathon prep and am probably doing it in a bit ...

jaybrass73

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Hillsborough Castle 10k Done

Well that was definitely a medal I had to work for. After a brief warm-up, the race started in the beautiful grounds of Hillsborough Castle. I got chatting at...

Well that was definitely a medal I had to work for. After a brief warm-up, the r...

Aldlib

Half Marathon•5 years ago

10 Replies

Knee seems ok now

Not been running for days as had a dodgy knee, walked a long way on it today and it seems ok so running tomorrow, hooray 👍👍

Not been running for days as had a dodgy knee, walked a long way on it today and...

Agelesslass

Metric Marathon•5 years ago

7 Replies

Compression socks

Anyone feel they help? And if so, during or after a run?

Tasha99

Marathon•5 years ago

45 Replies

A Disappointing Lesson ☹️

Ten minute breaks make a huge difference to my pace! I suppose it's obvious if I think about it but I didn't. Three weeks ago, I included a parkrun in my long...

Ten minute breaks make a huge difference to my pace! I suppose it's obvious if I...

SkiMonday

Ultramarathon•5 years ago

6 Replies

Broken the 15k barrier!

So after my wobble earlier this week, I was dreading the 8 mile long run today, especially with period cramps (why!!!). I set off with you all in mind and did...

So after my wobble earlier this week, I was dreading the 8 mile long run today, ...

Becky1606

Half Marathon•5 years ago

13 Replies

HM training week7 day5 - 70 minutes in zones 1&2

A dramatic start to the day. They took down the last of the cooling towers at Didcot power station today. I was walking the dogs at 7am when BOOM. It evoked an...

A dramatic start to the day. They took down the last of the cooling towers at Di...

Hidden

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Fitting in the Slow Runs?

The general advice seems to be that most (75%?) runs should be at a slow (conversational) pace. I'm currently following what seems to be a standard weekly...

The general advice seems to be that most (75%?) runs should be at a slow (conver...

SkiMonday

Ultramarathon•5 years ago

18 Replies

Flipping Mother Nature 😱

My HM is on 15th September, and just realised that is when my next period will be due. Pfffft! I definitely feel a lack of energy around this time, so I am a...

My HM is on 15th September, and just realised that is when my next period will b...

Sadie-runs

Half Marathon•5 years ago

59 Replies

Love the running community!

Max and I were marshalling again this morning at our local Park run. It’s such a lovely, warm, friendly and inspiring place to be and it reminded me of why I...

Max and I were marshalling again this morning at our local Park run. It’s such a...

Aldlib

Half Marathon•5 years ago

10 Replies

HM training week7 day4 intervals- 3.10km, 9.17min/km

I’m going to put my max HR up a little again. The 4 minute intervals in zones 4&5 were too easy to reach and hard to come down from. By race day, I might...

I’m going to put my max HR up a little again. The 4 minute intervals in zones 4&...

Hidden

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Advice

I know I have already asked but if am doing 10 mile run every week a few more 10 miles and up it abit do you think it will be enough training for my half...

I know I have already asked but if am doing 10 mile run every week a few more 1...

paul1960

Marathon•5 years ago

7 Replies

Half marathon training free app

Hi. Can anyone suggest/recommend a free training app for my iPhone to go from 10K to half marathon? Thanks!

Hi. Can anyone suggest/recommend a free training app for my iPhone to go from 10...

Grandtully

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Still lurking here with intent!

I'm still hanging around on the sidelines waiting to join in with the big girls and boys! For those that missed my tale of woe that was Hastings Half back in...

I'm still hanging around on the sidelines waiting to join in with the big girls ...

MutleyShuffle

Half Marathon•5 years ago

23 Replies

One plank .... on my TOES 👍👍👍

So, so pleased with those 60 secs of todays pilates class. First plank on my toes for three months! The PF is slightly easier today too (I've rolled the golf...

So, so pleased with those 60 secs of todays pilates class. First plank on my toe...

linda9389

Administrator•5 years ago

14 Replies

Yes it's Friday and it's POM POM DAY - YAY!!!!! 💥😍👍 Events for the weekend of Aug 16th and the following week...

Hello my lovely little runners, The weekend cometh, so it's time to don the sequins, feather boas, and neon Hokas; and raise those pom poms in a hearty salute...

Hello my lovely little runners, The weekend cometh, so it's time to don the sequ...

roseabi

Ultramarathon•5 years ago

25 Replies

Is it worth bothering with a hydration vest?

I didn't need one for the Brighton marathon just used the water given out but had little bottles filled with SIS plus Jelly beans and mini cheddars in my bum...

I didn't need one for the Brighton marathon just used the water given out but ha...

Pippa49

Half Marathon•5 years ago

19 Replies

Running naked in the rain.

Well I’ve been a bit demotivated lately so I thought I’d mix it up a bit. Instead of grabbing headphones, running belt, buff, sunglasses ( obvs didn’t need...

Well I’ve been a bit demotivated lately so I thought I’d mix it up a bit. Instea...

limberlou

Half Marathon•5 years ago

21 Replies

Week 7 Run 2

Modified plan this week after the Achilles issue on Tues. Didn’t feel too bad last night following the sports massage, ice and a days rest. Decided to try some...

Modified plan this week after the Achilles issue on Tues. Didn’t feel too bad la...

Aldlib

Half Marathon•5 years ago

1 Reply

Too quick to discount PR result.

Just saying, be careful not to discount ,too readily , some of your PR days. Looking back on Strava records I remember the first occasion on the 13/05/19...

Just saying, be careful not to discount ,too readily , some of your PR days. Lo...

Tbae

Metric Marathon•5 years ago

22 Replies

HM training week7 day 3

50 minutes in zones 1&2 after a bad night is exhausting! Lack of sleep drives your heart rate up! EVERYTHING drives your heart rate up☹️ Gah! More tiring now...

50 minutes in zones 1&2 after a bad night is exhausting! Lack of sleep drives yo...

Hidden

•5 years ago

13 Replies

10K RUN... And then a JEFFING 8K

I'm exhausted! I have a problem, it's a serious problem that's causing me unnecessary hardship in life... I really struggle to stop and turn around when I'm...

I'm exhausted! I have a problem, it's a serious problem that's causing me unnece...

Hidden

•5 years ago

22 Replies

Watch or phone?

I’ve used Garmin etrex devices for walking since selective availability on gps was turned off in, I think, 2001 and have had about 5 different units over this...

I’ve used Garmin etrex devices for walking since selective availability on gps w...

UnfitNoMore

Metric Marathon•5 years ago

26 Replies

After yesterday’s wobble

And a 13 hour day at a TV shoot (no, seriously), following the lovely people who replied to my wobble the other day I headed to the gym and decided to do a 5k...

And a 13 hour day at a TV shoot (no, seriously), following the lovely people who...

Becky1606

Half Marathon•5 years ago

4 Replies

Feeling vertigo on this forum

This time last year I struggled to run for 40 seconds, so feeling a bit of Impostor Syndrome now. Today I planned to stretch my previous longest run of 10.6 km...

This time last year I struggled to run for 40 seconds, so feeling a bit of Impos...

HeavyFoot

Half Marathon•5 years ago

20 Replies

Focus not Musings.

Been trying to get focused on the task.Been out mapping a joined up warm- up, route to allow me to get 3x500m splits in and catch a 200m segment Crown on the...

Been trying to get focused on the task.Been out mapping a joined up warm- up, ro...

Tbae

Metric Marathon•5 years ago

6 Replies

Discretion is the better part of valour: or, wimping out is ok!

I adopted my usual long run plan. Set the watch for 10k and see how I feel about running any further when I get to that point. It is a guaranteed 'no fail'...

I adopted my usual long run plan. Set the watch for 10k and see how I feel about...

Beachcomber66

Administrator•5 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Fun Beyond 10K & Race Support | HealthUnlocked

Fun Beyond 10K & Race Support

All posts for August 2019

Double August Challenges: Speed AND Distance!!! 🤩🤩 WEEK 4!!!!!!

Help - fourth toe on BOTH feet badly bruised after long runs

Fell running weekend

16 miles and 1,300ft elevation...😳

Hillsborough Castle 10k Done

Knee seems ok now

Compression socks

A Disappointing Lesson ☹️

Broken the 15k barrier!

HM training week7 day5 - 70 minutes in zones 1&2

Fitting in the Slow Runs?

Flipping Mother Nature 😱

Love the running community!

HM training week7 day4 intervals- 3.10km, 9.17min/km

Advice

Half marathon training free app

Still lurking here with intent!

One plank .... on my TOES 👍👍👍

Yes it's Friday and it's POM POM DAY - YAY!!!!! 💥😍👍 Events for the weekend of Aug 16th and the following week...

Is it worth bothering with a hydration vest?

Running naked in the rain.

Week 7 Run 2

Too quick to discount PR result.

HM training week7 day 3

10K RUN... And then a JEFFING 8K

Watch or phone?

After yesterday’s wobble

Feeling vertigo on this forum

Focus not Musings.

Discretion is the better part of valour: or, wimping out is ok!

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