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End of sweet September

End September on a high note with slow recovery run of 5.5km after yesterday's half marathon - great Scottish run(my first HM 😃). This September was a record...

End September on a high note with slow recovery run of 5.5km after yesterday's h...

jrunner

Marathon•5 years ago

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Mmmmm. Intervals 😖

After gradually working up to running 21k over the summer and going back to work after 15 months retirement, I felt I’d worn myself out and struggled to run...

After gradually working up to running 21k over the summer and going back to work...

limberlou

Half Marathon•5 years ago

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First marathon suggestions please...

Hi there. I'm a first timer. Not actually booked one yet. Did a half early this month and previously several years ago I did three other halfs. Hoping to book...

Hi there. I'm a first timer. Not actually booked one yet. Did a half early this ...

ChoosingLife

•5 years ago

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Sunshine after the rain ☔️ ☀️

After a weekend of biblical rainfall, this morning dawned sunny with blue skies. A lovely mild early autumn morning, perfect for a run. Focus for the next 3...

After a weekend of biblical rainfall, this morning dawned sunny with blue skies....

Sandie1961

Half Marathon•5 years ago

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It's weekly chat time! September 30th - October 6th ☕🍪

I've got an excited prickly feeling because the seasons are changing quite quickly up here.This is one of the only photos I took after my ill-fated half last...

I've got an excited prickly feeling because the seasons are changing quite quick...

Sqkr

Half Marathon•5 years ago

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16 mike metric on Sunday, yikes!!

Well did a ten mile Knowsley Safari run yesterday in the pouring rain, got soaked through. It was gruelling so don’t know how I’m going to manage 16 miles this...

Well did a ten mile Knowsley Safari run yesterday in the pouring rain, got soake...

Agelesslass

Metric Marathon•5 years ago

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HM training week14 day1 - tapering

First run for 8 days thanks to the knee. I think the watch and app have got confused because I missed week 13: the planned run didn’t come up on the watch, so...

First run for 8 days thanks to the knee. I think the watch and app have got conf...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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First half marathon ,very tough going.

Has anyone done the half marathon Rheinfall Lauf in Germany? I did this last August in hot weather and found the course very tough. Really pleased to have...

Has anyone done the half marathon Rheinfall Lauf in Germany? I did this last Aug...

Woodworker56858

Half Marathon•5 years ago

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First HM but not ready

First HM in 6 weeks. Have been battling knee issues so no running for 3 weeks now. Hope to get out for a short run tomorrow after work. Feeling a bit hopeless....

First HM in 6 weeks. Have been battling knee issues so no running for 3 weeks no...

KarinJR

•5 years ago

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Another 10 mile training run.🏃🏽‍♀️

This was meant to be a slow 13K but given that I now have a HM booked in November😱 and I felt (relatively good😮😉) at 12k, I decided to push on and run...

This was meant to be a slow 13K but given that I now have a HM booked in Novembe...

Sandraj39

Half Marathon•5 years ago

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Ealing half bling!

I DID IT! My big toes are now both blisters, and I have cramp in my little toe (and have done for a while). Full race report to come in the next couple of...

I DID IT! My big toes are now both blisters, and I have cramp in my little toe ...

Becky1606

Half Marathon•5 years ago

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Finally I have done it. Great Scottish Run - Glasgow 2019

What a feeling.. awesome..months of hard work paid off.. I achieved something which I never thought in my distance dream... For my first ever half marathon...

What a feeling.. awesome..months of hard work paid off.. I achieved something wh...

jrunner

Marathon•5 years ago

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HM training - Really hard 16.5k

After last week's easy 14k I went out with the idea of consolidating it. I was struggling after 3k but wouldn't give up...I have my 10k event next week so...

After last week's easy 14k I went out with the idea of consolidating it. I was ...

backintime

10 Miles•5 years ago

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Chafing

Completed my first HM today. I definitely appear to have misplaced my left knee somewhere on the Southside of Glasgow. Managed to limp to the car and got home....

Completed my first HM today. I definitely appear to have misplaced my left knee ...

K8nno

Half Marathon•5 years ago

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Barns Green 1/2 - Done ✔️

13 months ago, I started Couch to 5k, today I completed my first 1/2 marathon. I’ve been watching the weather all week, and worried about the storms, and...

13 months ago, I started Couch to 5k, today I completed my first 1/2 marathon. I...

Nikasa777

Ultramarathon•5 years ago

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Barnstaple Half Marathon

Well! Rain and 40 mph gusty wind made for an *interesting* first HM! On the plus side it made it feel even more epic! The downside was definitely the strong...

Well! Rain and 40 mph gusty wind made for an *interesting* first HM! On the plus...

Jaz20

Half Marathon•5 years ago

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Last long run done

I had to do my last long 34k run before the marathon and decided to try a trail route instead this week at a place called Rattlesnake point. We did not see any...

I had to do my last long 34k run before the marathon and decided to try a trail ...

Decker

Ultramarathon•5 years ago

37 Replies

Still deciding

I have posted before and this is the last on this topic I promise. A running friend asked me if I had decided what I was doing with regard to the marathon. I...

I have posted before and this is the last on this topic I promise. A running fri...

Pippa49

Half Marathon•5 years ago

8 Replies

Flat lay for tomorrow (!)

Today I’ve been flitting constantly between really excited, to really nervous! I’ve made a few packing lists (faffage!) for both heavy rain and showers as the...

Today I’ve been flitting constantly between really excited, to really nervous! I...

Becky1606

Half Marathon•5 years ago

20 Replies

Is 8 months enough time to train for a half marathon?

Hello all :) I started running in June and can now run about 7k without much hassle and I love it so much. I’ve just seen an ad for the Hackney half which is...

Hello all :) I started running in June and can now run about 7k without much has...

Honestrunner

•5 years ago

11 Replies

There is a special feeling being last.

Following my first HM last Sunday, I ran a 10k today in support of my local school, There weren't many in the 10k - about 30. And it was a hilly route. So with...

Following my first HM last Sunday, I ran a 10k today in support of my local scho...

Teresa1632

Marathon•5 years ago

15 Replies

Tailwind help

I’m not someone with a sweet tooth and so don’t fancy the idea of gels. My friend recommends tailwind and the unflavoured one may be perfect for me. I’m...

I’m not someone with a sweet tooth and so don’t fancy the idea of gels. My frie...

UnfitNoMore

Metric Marathon•5 years ago

67 Replies

Ye gods I HAVE to do this!!! 😄😄😄

Welcome to Castle to Coast An epic one day triathlon sportive that takes participants on a journey from Windsor Castle all the way to the Coast at Brighton....

Welcome to Castle to Coast An epic one day triathlon sportive that takes partic...

roseabi

Ultramarathon•5 years ago

45 Replies

OHMG...It's the first OHMG Graduation weekend!!!! PompomTASTIC!

Today's pompoms are baby quails, surely the pompomiest of all the baby birds. And (tenuous link) EEEEEEK we have our own baby birds about to fledge from the...

Today's pompoms are baby quails, surely the pompomiest of all the baby birds. An...

Sqkr

Half Marathon•5 years ago

24 Replies

Thanking aliboo for the 'tip off'!🙂

I have just signed up for the Gosport Half too, this evening (with hubby). Had been thinking about a November race for my second Half Marathon and we have an...

I have just signed up for the Gosport Half too, this evening (with hubby). Had b...

Sandraj39

Half Marathon•5 years ago

18 Replies

Banff 2020...here I come!

Oh boy. What have I done? I finished my last trail race saying I wasn't going to race this next year and I was just going to enjoy the year of carefree...

Oh boy. What have I done? I finished my last trail race saying I wasn't going t...

SaskAlliecat

Half Marathon•5 years ago

33 Replies

Early Escape Plan

If you have to escape, go early, and run fast! Did anyone else do the Strava Escape Plan? Actually this was a long distance paced run until I decided I should...

If you have to escape, go early, and run fast! Did anyone else do the Strava Esc...

Katnap

Marathon•5 years ago

24 Replies

Stupid question but....

next week I have a 10k event for breast cancer. I have only ever run one event and that was a 7k, I did nothing different the week before, as I was regularly...

next week I have a 10k event for breast cancer. I have only ever run one event ...

backintime

10 Miles•5 years ago

33 Replies

LBAC Leighton 10 mile

Hello friends! It's been a while since I posted on here, but I thought I'd share my latest event, the LBAC Leighton 10 mile which took place last Sunday, 22nd...

Hello friends! It's been a while since I posted on here, but I thought I'd share...

MikeJones68

Half Marathon•5 years ago

31 Replies

Mixed feelings!! Thank you all

Hello all fit friends. I have been reading your wonderful posts for a while with admiration. You all inspire me and got me carrying on and keep moving on....

Hello all fit friends. I have been reading your wonderful posts for a while with...

AceitGirl

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Fun Beyond 10K & Race Support | HealthUnlocked

Fun Beyond 10K & Race Support

All posts for September 2019

End of sweet September

Mmmmm. Intervals 😖

First marathon suggestions please...

Sunshine after the rain ☔️ ☀️

It's weekly chat time! September 30th - October 6th ☕🍪

16 mike metric on Sunday, yikes!!

HM training week14 day1 - tapering

First half marathon ,very tough going.

First HM but not ready

Another 10 mile training run.🏃🏽‍♀️

Ealing half bling!

Finally I have done it. Great Scottish Run - Glasgow 2019

HM training - Really hard 16.5k

Chafing

Barns Green 1/2 - Done ✔️

Barnstaple Half Marathon

Last long run done

Still deciding

Flat lay for tomorrow (!)

Is 8 months enough time to train for a half marathon?

There is a special feeling being last.

Tailwind help

Ye gods I HAVE to do this!!! 😄😄😄

OHMG...It's the first OHMG Graduation weekend!!!! PompomTASTIC!

Thanking aliboo for the 'tip off'!🙂

Banff 2020...here I come!

Early Escape Plan

Stupid question but....

LBAC Leighton 10 mile

Mixed feelings!! Thank you all

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