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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Any runners of any level on here

5km 10km half marathon marathon

Running to the off licence counts too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yeah...started only a few years ago.5k run shortly...tho it might be in the gym because I hate the rain

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Yeah...started only a few years ago.5k run shortly...tho it might be in the gym because I hate the rain"

Lol dont let that put you off. Great sense of personal achievement when you cross the finish line and collect medal

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No medals for me...just doing it.I'm working my way up to 20 k but it's taking me longer to recover after longer runs.but I'll get there

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"No medals for me...just doing it.I'm working my way up to 20 k but it's taking me longer to recover after longer runs.but I'll get there"

It will take longer to recover until you are used to it dont always keep increasing. Stay at a distance drop back down maybe once or twice and gradually increase eg go to 14 14 maybe 10 to 12 back to 14 then up again to 15 or similiar youll know your limits

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Was hoping to meet fellow runners before or after races

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I haven't done any races yet.

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i do swim 2km cycle 90km run 21km, get ready for ironman in august, who is in?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"i do swim 2km cycle 90km run 21km, get ready for ironman in august, who is in?"

is that all..best of luck with it..I'm miles off that level of fit

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

that's only half of proper distance, just for beginners, real ironman is 4km swim,180km cycle, 42km run in one go!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"that's only half of proper distance, just for beginners, real ironman is 4km swim,180km cycle, 42km run in one go!"

Fair play to you mate i think bad of running 42km

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By *ixpackCouple
over a year ago

South

Run 5-10k twice weekly. Gets boring sometimes (also get fed up of passing dogs goin 4 me!)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

well max what i did 26km at the moment, as i said my goal this year get done 2km swim,90km cycle,and 21km run in one go...

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Run 5-10k twice weekly. Gets boring sometimes (also get fed up of passing dogs goin 4 me!)

Dont run alone if you can avoid it and change your runs around to avoid boredom.

Dogs are the bane of a runners life lol

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By *oxic1998Woman
over a year ago

Belfast

Took up running just over a year ago....injured my foot but would love to get back at it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

first of all get proper runners to avoid injuries, ASICS are the best!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've made a couple of attempts to start the 'Couch to 5K' app. Had a fairly stressful week this week, so going to start properly tomorrow.

It looks doable, anyone tried it?

My running experience, zero!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've made a couple of attempts to start the 'Couch to 5K' app. Had a fairly stressful week this week, so going to start properly tomorrow.

It looks doable, anyone tried it?

It's very doable...I couldn't put one foot in front of the other a few years ago..get good trainers and decent music and away you go..remember its not all about speed..pace yourself

My running experience, zero! "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've made a couple of attempts to start the 'Couch to 5K' app. Had a fairly stressful week this week, so going to start properly tomorrow.

It looks doable, anyone tried it?

It's very doable...I couldn't put one foot in front of the other a few years ago..get good trainers and decent music and away you go..remember its not all about speed..pace yourself

My running experience, zero! "

I'm actually looking forward to starting.

Thanks for that

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've made a couple of attempts to start the 'Couch to 5K' app. Had a fairly stressful week this week, so going to start properly tomorrow.

It looks doable, anyone tried it?

My running experience, zero! "

Try run with someone it is a big big help. Also no shame in stopping to walk if you become tired or sore. And everyone will have a bad run so dont let that get you down either

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Apps are a great way to get started I use strava as I cycle and run,get a heart rate monitor best investment I made. Know your max heart rate and work from there.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Took up running just over a year ago....injured my foot but would love to get back at it

Check out everything as to why you injured it if thats holding you back

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Would second asics as well

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"first of all get proper runners to avoid injuries, ASICS are the best!"

Everyone is different as everyones footfall is different.

My runners cost a score from sportsdirect and ran a marathon in them no problem

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've made a couple of attempts to start the 'Couch to 5K' app. Had a fairly stressful week this week, so going to start properly tomorrow.

It looks doable, anyone tried it?

It's very doable...I couldn't put one foot in front of the other a few years ago..get good trainers and decent music and away you go..remember its not all about speed..pace yourself

My running experience, zero!

I'm actually looking forward to starting.

Thanks for that

and don't give up...you'll be stiff and sore...it'll rain and be cold..get out there and go for it..

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've made a couple of attempts to start the 'Couch to 5K' app. Had a fairly stressful week this week, so going to start properly tomorrow.

It looks doable, anyone tried it?

It's very doable...I couldn't put one foot in front of the other a few years ago..get good trainers and decent music and away you go..remember its not all about speed..pace yourself

My running experience, zero!

I'm actually looking forward to starting.

Thanks for that

and don't give up...you'll be stiff and sore...it'll rain and be cold..get out there and go for it.."

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Music is good you dont have to listen to yourself panting lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have been out running in the cold and I nearly prefer it to summer, I find I get tired easier on a summers evening due to the heat but can run longer in the cold. It's also about the right clothing I ran in November in the frost in just a pair of shorts a long sleeve compression top and a light jacket and was perfectly warm

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Yeah exactly. U dehdryate quicker in summer and that in turns leads to cramp and strains or injuries

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There is no such thing as bad weather it's only bad clothing. As King Kelly would say... Also if you think the weather is too bad out to train, go out, train and when you come back you will know if it was too bad out to train.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thanks for the tips, guys

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Thanks for the tips, guys

Best weather to run in is the rain lol or bright but cold i prefer the rain

Best of luck with it! Be no time at all before your running 5k

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thanks for the tips, guys

don't give up...and post plenty of pics of you in your running gear

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Thanks for the tips, guys

don't give up...and post plenty of pics of you in your running gear

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thanks for the tips, guys

don't give up...and post plenty of pics of you in your running gear

lol. I'll be a scary sight, so no!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thanks for the tips, guys

Best weather to run in is the rain lol or bright but cold i prefer the rain

Best of luck with it! Be no time at all before your running 5k"

I like the rain, I walk in the rain a lot.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Thanks for the tips, guys

Best weather to run in is the rain lol or bright but cold i prefer the rain

Best of luck with it! Be no time at all before your running 5k

I like the rain, I walk in the rain a lot. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thanks for the tips, guys

don't give up...and post plenty of pics of you in your running gear

lol. I'll be a scary sight, so no!

well ya look great in your pics so I don't see how you'd be scary

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thanks for the tips, guys

If you want I can run behind you and check... ahem your form

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thanks for the tips, guys

If you want I can run behind you and check... ahem your form

You're so kind

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Also if you'd like a 6ft 4 tattooed guy panting..running i mean running behind you...I'm sure i could be of assistance

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By *jb_1980Man
over a year ago

limerick

Three marathons in the bag for me, I'm no mo farah but I just want to break the sub four hour mark.

Lots of ten kms in the bag too and will do the half marathon in limk in May.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm looking someone to keep me company running 2 nights or mornings a week between 5 and ten mile average 9.5 minute mile male or female

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Map My Runs is pretty class of you are running. It breaks down all the statistics of your runs. How far, the speed per km, calories burned, how high you climbed if in a hilly area. Keeps you motivated able to see everything you achieved in your computer screen

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By *jb_1980Man
over a year ago

limerick

"I'm looking someone to keep me company running 2 nights or mornings a week between 5 and ten mile average 9.5 minute mile male or female "

If u lived Down this way I'd go out with ya, that's my ideal pace

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

" It's also about the right clothing "

Is that why you're wearing bib shorts in your profile pic?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

" It's also about the right clothing

Is that why you're wearing bib shorts in your profile pic?

Finally someone knows what they are the amount of Borat references

To answer your question I said above I also cycle

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Started back running Today... Did 5k....nearly died.... Shame will get me out tomorrow

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My fav is the cold and frosty mornings. I'm a fairly regular runner and infrequent cyclist. The commutes are a killer. Not very fast at either, but I get there. Any other Corkonians gearing up? Maybe the Cork marathon in June?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My fav is the cold and frosty mornings. I'm a fairly regular runner and infrequent cyclist. The commutes are a killer. Not very fast at either, but I get there. Any other Corkonians gearing up? Maybe the Cork marathon in June?"

Strongly considering cork marathon

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By *easingTimMan
over a year ago

Loughlinstown

A Fab Running partner is a fantastic idea. Imagine some of the convos you'd be having while you're both running...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"A Fab Running partner is a fantastic idea. Imagine some of the convos you'd be having while you're both running...

Tbh I think I'll be lucky if I'm able to breathe, never mind chat

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By *easingTimMan
over a year ago

Loughlinstown

"A Fab Running partner is a fantastic idea. Imagine some of the convos you'd be having while you're both running...

Tbh I think I'll be lucky if I'm able to breathe, never mind chat

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We talking about running here now?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anyone local fancy a running buddy give me a shout!! Only been out a few times this year so far but I think I'll be back to 10k pb in no time (49 mins)

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By *iktikiCouple
over a year ago

cork

I have been running for years now 5ks 10ks half and full marathons but over the last few months have just lost all interest in it.

Hopefully my running mojo will return with the spring

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Training for my 2nd marathon atm, I must be mad

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've made a couple of attempts to start the 'Couch to 5K' app. Had a fairly stressful week this week, so going to start properly tomorrow.

It looks doable, anyone tried it?

My running experience, zero! "

All the best with it, you should look at going to your local parkrun on a Saturday, people of all abilities from walker's to fast runners

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have been running for years now 5ks 10ks half and full marathons but over the last few months have just lost all interest in it.

Hopefully my running mojo will return with the spring "

I sympathise there. It's something I've struggled with this year. As a suggestion to the runners posting here, what about a regular forum post for runners to post up their daily training/comp runs.

Any standard from couch to ultras, just outlining how they got on and hopefully get some positive feedback from other fabbers.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've made a couple of attempts to start the 'Couch to 5K' app. Had a fairly stressful week this week, so going to start properly tomorrow.

It looks doable, anyone tried it?

My running experience, zero!

All the best with it, you should look at going to your local parkrun on a Saturday, people of all abilities from walker's to fast runners

Thanks, I started this morning and I'm alive to tell the tale

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've made a couple of attempts to start the 'Couch to 5K' app. Had a fairly stressful week this week, so going to start properly tomorrow.

It looks doable, anyone tried it?

My running experience, zero!

All the best with it, you should look at going to your local parkrun on a Saturday, people of all abilities from walker's to fast runners

Thanks, I started this morning and I'm alive to tell the tale

Well done

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've made a couple of attempts to start the 'Couch to 5K' app. Had a fairly stressful week this week, so going to start properly tomorrow.

It looks doable, anyone tried it?

My running experience, zero!

All the best with it, you should look at going to your local parkrun on a Saturday, people of all abilities from walker's to fast runners

Thanks, I started this morning and I'm alive to tell the tale

well done..you'll have to tag along with me to do our first half marathon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I run most distances from 100m when I was younger to moving up to 5k 10k half and fulls. Running has taken over my life literally. I'm now coaching all distances professionaly as well as my own training so spend all my time at it.

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