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Fun Beyond 10K & Race Support

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‘What is infirm from your sound parts shall fly, health shall live free, and sickness freely die’. (All‘s Well That Ends Well)

Thank you all for your kind words of support an encouragement when I was taken ill over a week ago and expressed concern about the impact it would have on my...

Thank you all for your kind words of support an encouragement when I was taken i...

Shake-and-run

Half Marathon•1 year ago

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BUMPER POMPOM WAVING NEEDED THIS WEEKEND!!!

Hello amazing runners ⭐️⭐️⭐️ We think we might have a record number of racers this weekend so we’re going to be very busy waving those pompoms. There is a...

Hello amazing runners ⭐️⭐️⭐️ We think we might have a record number of racers t...

Irishprincess

Administrator•1 year ago

101 Replies

best gels to take during marathon?

first marathon and wobbling now as it’s in 8 weeks. Looking for palatable gels to eat/ drink. A So I sweat a lot- anyone used electrolytes in water or is...

first marathon and wobbling now as it’s in 8 weeks. Looking for palatable gels t...

Puddocks

Half Marathon•1 year ago

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Ok; that was weird!

Monday is long run day! 13k was scheduled and I dug out out a Coach Bennett 13.1k guided run to keep me company. Everything was going pretty well; down the...

Monday is long run day! 13k was scheduled and I dug out out a Coach Bennett 13.1...

Beachcomber66

Administrator•1 year ago

50 Replies

Read all about it? 📖 🎽 Weekly chat 27th March – 2nd April 2023

Hello VRBs! 😀 How’s your running going? As the events season gets into full swing, some of you will already have got one or more races under their belt;...

Hello VRBs! 😀 How’s your running going? As the events season gets into full sw...

Cmoi

Marathon•1 year ago

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What's the time?

I don't mean the length time it took me to run the Liverpool 10 miles this morning, but, given the arrival of British summertime, checking and double checking...

I don't mean the length time it took me to run the Liverpool 10 miles this morni...

Cantstopmenow

Half Marathon•1 year ago

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Roscommon Half Marathon

Very early start this morning because the runs started at 8am meaning I had to leave the house by 5:30 to get there early enough to do all the things before...

Very early start this morning because the runs started at 8am meaning I had to l...

Freecloud

Marathon•1 year ago

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First 10 miles

I'm preparing for the HU virtual HM in May. I normally do a long run on Friday and this evening completed 16.1km (10 miles) in 2hr 3min 15secs. I completed...

I'm preparing for the HU virtual HM in May. I normally do a long run on Friday a...

PDIGC

Half Marathon•1 year ago

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Beware the Ides of March

On Saturday evening (the 18th rather than the 15th of March, but let’s not be pedantic) I went to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre to see a preview of their new...

On Saturday evening (the 18th rather than the 15th of March, but let’s not be pe...

Shake-and-run

Half Marathon•1 year ago

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🌼⏰ Spring forward - time to get those pompoms waving!📣🎉

Time's running away with us - Friday’s here again, and with it comes your weekly invitation to get those pompoms waving for a fabulous crop of Springtime...

Time's running away with us - Friday’s here again, and with it comes your weekly...

Cmoi

Marathon•1 year ago

36 Replies

I’VE REACHED MY 10TH RUNNIVERSARY!! 🏃‍♀️🥰

Wednesday 20th March 2013, around 10am. The weather was dry but chilly. I was dressed in black leggings, my husband’s far-too-big black sweatshirt and a black...

Wednesday 20th March 2013, around 10am. The weather was dry but chilly. I was dr...

Irishprincess

Administrator•1 year ago

110 Replies

london landmarks HM

hi there, I am doing the London landmarks half Marathon on 2nd April after failing to get a ballot place I secured a charity place with Tommys. To date I...

hi there, I am doing the London landmarks half Marathon on 2nd April after fai...

dory950

Metric Marathon•1 year ago

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EVENTS FOR APRIL 2023 🌼 TELL US HERE! 👟🎽

April, come she will… so here’s your invitation to tell us all about your APRIL running events! 🏅 They can be any distance and location, and we don’t care...

April, come she will… so here’s your invitation to tell us all about your APRIL ...

Cmoi

Marathon•1 year ago

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Long Run before HM

I ran 10 miles yesterday before my Hm in April. It was so sunny I was thinking shorts would be a better choice than my leggings! It was a route I plotted last...

I ran 10 miles yesterday before my Hm in April. It was so sunny I was thinking s...

Cowladyrunning

Marathon•1 year ago

10 Replies

Weekly chat 20th - 26th March: mind over matter chatter 😡💪👟

Hi lovely runny people. Sorry this is a bit late and tatty but I'm on a major garden clearance project without my laptop!!! I'll tidy it up once I'm home....

Hi lovely runny people. Sorry this is a bit late and tatty but I'm on a major ga...

linda9389

Administrator•1 year ago

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Fission 2023 race report.

Mini race support. Arrived an hour prior to start and parked in the (disused?) Nuclear power station car park.Car park is a 10 minute walk to the start. Walked...

Mini race support. Arrived an hour prior to start and parked in the (disused?) N...

Tabbles

Half Marathon•1 year ago

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10miles, unbelievable!

Sorry, long post! My HM training plan was threatened by very sore muscles this week. A strength class on Monday with far too many squats and a 30 mile bike...

Sorry, long post! My HM training plan was threatened by very sore muscles this ...

Shake-and-run

Half Marathon•1 year ago

26 Replies

Too late for new shoes?!

I did my final long run before the Forest of Dean HM yesterday. A ten mile slog. Horrible but so glad to make it round. I’ve got a blister on the ball of...

I did my final long run before the Forest of Dean HM yesterday. A ten mile slo...

MissUnderstanding

Half Marathon•1 year ago

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Mullingar Half Marathon Official time 1:58:55

Just a copy and paste from Strava this time 🤣🤣 Bit of a journey for this one so am early start. Wasn't sure if I wanted to pace at 6:25/km as intended or go...

Just a copy and paste from Strava this time 🤣🤣 Bit of a journey for this one s...

Freecloud

Marathon•1 year ago

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We all know what day it is ... St Patrick's day? ... no not that, it's POMPOM day!!!

Again we have events on both days this weekend, so please be at the ready with freshly fluffed pompoms. Without further ado ... On Saturday please give a...

Again we have events on both days this weekend, so please be at the ready with f...

linda9389

Administrator•1 year ago

32 Replies

WEEKLY CHAT 13-19 MARCH 🫖☕️🍰

Hello fellow running people 👋 How’s it all going? Here we are at almost a third of the year already! Blimey. Where has all that time gone? For me, some of...

Hello fellow running people 👋 How’s it all going? Here we are at almost a thir...

Irishprincess

Administrator•1 year ago

120 Replies

How can you avoid stitches when running downhill?

Morning run above. Hi, I've entered the Liverpool 10 miles at the end of the month. The course elevation show a short, sharp incline and an increase in...

Morning run above. Hi, I've entered the Liverpool 10 miles at the end of the mon...

Cantstopmenow

Half Marathon•1 year ago

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I've started a HM plan....

There! I've said it! Some of you will know I've not been in the best of health this last year, but I feel I've turned a corner, and feel ready to take on some...

There! I've said it! Some of you will know I've not been in the best of health t...

Curlygurly2

Half Marathon•1 year ago

29 Replies

Being bossed around by my HR watch -tempo run

Thursday – my (Polar ignite) watch told me it was time for the fast tempo run – work had other ideas and I moved the run to Friday. This turned out to be a...

Thursday – my (Polar ignite) watch told me it was time for the fast tempo run –...

Cowladyrunning

Marathon•1 year ago

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YOU KNOW WHAT FRIDAY MEANS! IT’S POMPOM DAY!! 📣🥳

We have races over the two days of the weekend for a change so those pom-poms will be a bit tired by Monday. But give them a rest and a bit of TLC today (well,...

We have races over the two days of the weekend for a change so those pom-poms wi...

Irishprincess

Administrator•1 year ago

42 Replies

Decided to treat myself

I haven’t had a holiday in a long time, and I’m annoyed with my ankle preventing me from racing, so I bought new shoes to inspire me for when I’m better, and...

I haven’t had a holiday in a long time, and I’m annoyed with my ankle preventin...

RunBrianRun

Half Marathon•1 year ago

69 Replies

HU HM/10K: any more entries to add to our start list???😍

In case you missed it, our virtual HealthUnlocked HM and 10k event is confirmed and entries are still open! ★ The HU spring 2023 main event will be on...

In case you missed it, our virtual HealthUnlocked HM and 10k event is confirmed ...

linda9389

Administrator•1 year ago

70 Replies

A New Category for the HM...The 3 legged Race!

My friend and myself, along with 59,998 other runners toed the start line of the Paris Half Marathon on Sunday. To say it was busy is something of an...

My friend and myself, along with 59,998 other runners toed the start line of the...

Teresa1632

Marathon•1 year ago

28 Replies

there’s a first time for everything

Currently in the middle of a HM plan, but being me I decided (with a little persuasion) to enter a 10k trail run - I’ve never been off road before. So on my...

Currently in the middle of a HM plan, but being me I decided (with a little pers...

Reggit

Marathon•1 year ago

7 Replies

You got a fast car… 🚗🚙🏎️ Weekly chat 6th – 12th March 2023 🏃🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Hello running friends! Yes, it’s the start of a new week, and with it another opportunity to chat with your VRBs about how your running’s going: the ups, the...

Hello running friends! Yes, it’s the start of a new week, and with it another o...

Cmoi

Marathon•1 year ago

145 Replies

Posts - Fun Beyond 10K & Race Support | HealthUnlocked

Fun Beyond 10K & Race Support

All posts for March 2023

‘What is infirm from your sound parts shall fly, health shall live free, and sickness freely die’. (All‘s Well That Ends Well)

BUMPER POMPOM WAVING NEEDED THIS WEEKEND!!!

best gels to take during marathon?

Ok; that was weird!

Read all about it? 📖 🎽 Weekly chat 27th March – 2nd April 2023

What's the time?

Roscommon Half Marathon

First 10 miles

Beware the Ides of March

🌼⏰ Spring forward - time to get those pompoms waving!📣🎉

I’VE REACHED MY 10TH RUNNIVERSARY!! 🏃‍♀️🥰

london landmarks HM

EVENTS FOR APRIL 2023 🌼 TELL US HERE! 👟🎽

Long Run before HM

Weekly chat 20th - 26th March: mind over matter chatter 😡💪👟

Fission 2023 race report.

10miles, unbelievable!

Too late for new shoes?!

Mullingar Half Marathon Official time 1:58:55

We all know what day it is ... St Patrick's day? ... no not that, it's POMPOM day!!!

WEEKLY CHAT 13-19 MARCH 🫖☕️🍰

How can you avoid stitches when running downhill?

I've started a HM plan....

Being bossed around by my HR watch -tempo run

YOU KNOW WHAT FRIDAY MEANS! IT’S POMPOM DAY!! 📣🥳

Decided to treat myself

HU HM/10K: any more entries to add to our start list???😍

A New Category for the HM...The 3 legged Race!

there’s a first time for everything

You got a fast car… 🚗🚙🏎️ Weekly chat 6th – 12th March 2023 🏃🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

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