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By *went OP Man
over a year ago

blackpool

Started to run most days. Only 2 or 3 miles but really love it.

Any others Fabbers love a jog?

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

I might do a fast walk after a hot man, but that's my limit

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By *adbod74Man
over a year ago

Dudley

Runner here, get yourself on strava, I only do 10k runs but also cycle and swim

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By *ing_of_the_swingers400Man
over a year ago

edinbugh

Yeah! I love to run too

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By *went OP Man
over a year ago

blackpool

"Runner here, get yourself on strava, I only do 10k runs but also cycle and swim "

Might try that app on Nike run at the moment

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick

I've recently started Couch to 5K.

Was really hard to begin with as I hadn't run for years, but now I'm doing 20mins with no break and funding it relatively easy.

Feels good.

(still don't actually like running though)

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By *adbod74Man
over a year ago

Dudley

"Runner here, get yourself on strava, I only do 10k runs but also cycle and swim

Might try that app on Nike run at the moment "

Strava is massive now, and free too bit you can pay subs for extra data, I've been on it years mainly for my cycling

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By *adbod74Man
over a year ago

Dudley

"I've recently started Couch to 5K.

Was really hard to begin with as I hadn't run for years, but now I'm doing 20mins with no break and funding it relatively easy.

Feels good.

Good man, exercise frees the mind

(still don't actually like running though) "

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

If I run look behind me to see what's chasing me, you'd run too!

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"I might do a fast walk after a hot man, but that's my limit "

I don't even run for a bus these days, but I can run a nice hot bath

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By *reya73Woman
over a year ago

Whitley Bay

I run around 20/25k per week. In the woods, on the beach and today in the mountains. I had an idea that I might increase my distances but actually I find my body just prefers a few shorter runs a week on varied terrain. Love it!

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By *quaman87Man
over a year ago

Colchester

Not for me!

Like the taste of a female jogger after a run though!

More flavor

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

I am also a runner. I run 25 - 30 miles a week.

Keep up the good work OP

Her x

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By *avesalldaysMan
over a year ago

Reading

I enjoy running, feels good and helps to stay in shape

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

Good for you OP! I like running too, it's my only really free time when everything else disappears.....

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By *ouanna JoWoman
over a year ago

A little village

"Good for you OP! I like running too, it's my only really free time when everything else disappears.....

Same. It’s the only time I’m in my own headspace not stressing!

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By *MattyMan
over a year ago

Naked coffee house near you - Wiltshire - Swindon

I run too, only 5k every other day but I do it. Love the feeling when am done and how I can loose myself as I run with music and clear the head

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Nice one op. Don’t worry about distance just keep running 3-4 times a week if possible , distance and pace develops quickly.

My favourites are a fast 5k race with younger/faster people to push me , I’m currently at 21:13 was hoping to break 21 this year. Also love a nice long slow jog, 10 miles around 5am by myself with a good audiobook

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

I love running too. Great for mental health.x

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

I did but then I got plantar fasciitis and stopped. Then I found weight lifting and got into that instead. I want to get back to it alongside the weight lifting. Will start c25k again after my birthday.

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By *ysterybrunetteWoman
over a year ago

newport

I’m currently on week 5 of couch to 5k and loving it!

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By *MattyMan
over a year ago

Naked coffee house near you - Wiltshire - Swindon

"I’m currently on week 5 of couch to 5k and loving it! "

brilliant and well done you

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By *ouanna JoWoman
over a year ago

A little village

"Nice one op. Don’t worry about distance just keep running 3-4 times a week if possible , distance and pace develops quickly.

Wow 21?! The best I’ve managed was 28 and that was at the peak of my fitness last year. I’m struggling to break 30 now - lost fitness during lockdown

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By *arkman69Man
over a year ago

Erdington

I run too. Used to run only on the weekends but now we're stuck at home I run two or three times a week. I also use the Strava app, it's ace!

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

Long time runner here , find it works perfectly for me fitness wise and for the escape mentally to get out and switch off

Well done all c25k’ers

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By *MattyMan
over a year ago

Naked coffee house near you - Wiltshire - Swindon

"Nice one op. Don’t worry about distance just keep running 3-4 times a week if possible , distance and pace develops quickly.

Wow 21?! The best I’ve managed was 28 and that was at the peak of my fitness last year. I’m struggling to break 30 now - lost fitness during lockdown

now I feel slow in the 35-40 min bracket lol

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By *ouanna JoWoman
over a year ago

A little village

"Nice one op. Don’t worry about distance just keep running 3-4 times a week if possible , distance and pace develops quickly.

Wow 21?! The best I’ve managed was 28 and that was at the peak of my fitness last year. I’m struggling to break 30 now - lost fitness during lockdown

now I feel slow in the 35-40 min bracket lol

I’m just over 30 too at the min. Combination of asthma and reduced cardio fitness as I’ve been de motivated during lockdown! I’ve tried my hardest to stop thinking about the time and just run for the enjoyment... it does make a difference

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

I run purely for the enjoyment, I don't time myself at all, I did a challenge through my work during Lockdown 5k à day in May I ended up running a total 175 miles in the month felt brilliant, back to my hill running and longer trails now I can travel to trails now

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By *MattyMan
over a year ago

Naked coffee house near you - Wiltshire - Swindon

"Nice one op. Don’t worry about distance just keep running 3-4 times a week if possible , distance and pace develops quickly.

Wow 21?! The best I’ve managed was 28 and that was at the peak of my fitness last year. I’m struggling to break 30 now - lost fitness during lockdown

now I feel slow in the 35-40 min bracket lol

Completley agree I do it for the enjoyment but motivation is hard as well., that said I find an extra bit of pace if am following a lady in lycra for some reason lol.x

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By *ouanna JoWoman
over a year ago

A little village

"Nice one op. Don’t worry about distance just keep running 3-4 times a week if possible , distance and pace develops quickly.

Wow 21?! The best I’ve managed was 28 and that was at the peak of my fitness last year. I’m struggling to break 30 now - lost fitness during lockdown

now I feel slow in the 35-40 min bracket lol

Completley agree I do it for the enjoyment but motivation is hard as well., that said I find an extra bit of pace if am following a lady in lycra for some reason lol.x"

Whatever motivates you

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

Started again during lockdown. Got my 5k to sub 30mins for the first time in years the other day. Beating my pb on the app that was from ages ago.

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By *ouanna JoWoman
over a year ago

A little village

"Started again during lockdown. Got my 5k to sub 30mins for the first time in years the other day. Beating my pb on the app that was from ages ago. "

Well done

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

I ran for a bus once

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

I'm a keen runner, multiple marathons completed but loving having nothing to train for and just hitting the trails for fun at the moment. Also managed a 5km PB last week which was satisfying. I completed a virtual 24 hour race over the solstice weekend, a run on the hour every hour for 24 hours which was interesting to say the least and got a 7 day virtual race ar the end of the month

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By *irewolffMan
over a year ago

Dublin

I run too. Use strava also. My fitbit was acting up and not tracking.

I pulled my achilles a little bit so running is not happeneing lately. Cycling instead. Was up to 10k runs. Will rest up for a good few weeks before I try running again.

MsD

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

I'm a runner, was doing 15-20k a week but lost motivation recently and now walk a lot. Did walk 50 mile last week so still keeping fit, need to start running back up this week tho.

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By *ulfilthmentMan
over a year ago

Just around the corner

I started running again as a way of escaping from the house during lockdown. It’s done me a world of good mentally and physically.

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

Why ruin a pleasant walk

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By *irewolffMan
over a year ago

Dublin

"Why ruin a pleasant walk

Because walking just seems soooo inefficent!! To me anyway. I am not a very patient person and always think to myself that if I run, I can get around quicker and back home!! What goes on in my head...

MsD

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By *illy JensonMan
over a year ago

Bispham Blackpool

Hi, started up couch to 5k during lockdown, now on week 7 (of 9) and managing a 25 minute run on Cleveleys prom. It's great heading north with a view over to the Lakes, then turning round halfway and having a view over to Snowdonia. It's great !!

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By *MattyMan
over a year ago

Naked coffee house near you - Wiltshire - Swindon

W e should have a FAB STRAVA thresd for us all to follow each other on

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By *ouanna JoWoman
over a year ago

A little village

"W e should have a FAB STRAVA thresd for us all to follow each other on

God no, mines embarrassing at the min

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By *MattyMan
over a year ago

Naked coffee house near you - Wiltshire - Swindon

"W e should have a FAB STRAVA thresd for us all to follow each other on

God no, mines embarrassing at the min

so is mine but could motivate us lol.

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By *irewolffMan
over a year ago

Dublin

"W e should have a FAB STRAVA thresd for us all to follow each other on

I would be morto! Have good and bad days cycling/running. Try and do something every day. My cycling pace is a warmup for my 46 year old brother who lives and breaths Ironman comps!!

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By *iggyStarjumpsMan
over a year ago

Stockport

Running is great for you in loads of ways, physical & mental. Nice to be part of such a fit community.

I love to run, especially through the woods or on the hills. I prefer long, slow sessions; stamina over speed.

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

"W e should have a FAB STRAVA thresd for us all to follow each other on

I'm not sure that would be too good an idea unless people want to share a huge amount of personal data

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

I’ve enjoyed running outdoors I won’t go back to the treadmill outdoors is so much nice rain or sun

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick

"I’m currently on week 5 of couch to 5k and loving it! "

Good going

Going for a run in a min to finish week 6.

Even though its getting harder... it seems to be getting easier. I guess I'm getting used to it.

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By *ouanna JoWoman
over a year ago

A little village

"I’ve enjoyed running outdoors I won’t go back to the treadmill outdoors is so much nice rain or sun

I hate the treadmill with a passion. Running for me is being outdoors, otherwise it’s no fun.

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By *iablo soloWoman
over a year ago

southside

Yeap, I love it, and on the days I dont get to run, I get runners envy seeing others out running!!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"W e should have a FAB STRAVA thresd for us all to follow each other on

I'm not sure that would be too good an idea unless people want to share a huge amount of personal data

You can put exclusion zones on so you don't give away your exact location etc

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By *asmartsCouple
over a year ago

sheffield

"Started to run most days. Only 2 or 3 miles but really love it.

Any others Fabbers love a jog? "

Yes and love it, just go steady and enjoy it, do t force things

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By *.D.I.D.A.SMan
over a year ago

London/Essex... ish... Romford to be exact

"I’ve enjoyed running outdoors I won’t go back to the treadmill outdoors is so much nice rain or sun

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I'd like to say the same but weather has been relatively kind over lock down. If working in the office returns then I'd have less time in the day. I only do short bursts of running daily but found it to help psychologically but also with getting rid of stubborn body fat which I had never managed to shift until now. I will aim to run at least once or twice a week from now on combined with activities like boxing when that's possible again.

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By *ornygolferMan
over a year ago

Hexham

"I run too. Use strava also. My fitbit was acting up and not tracking.

I pulled my achilles a little bit so running is not happeneing lately. Cycling instead. Was up to 10k runs. Will rest up for a good few weeks before I try running again.

MsD"

I did my Achilles as well, lots of very slow heal raises and dropping below horizontal.

And then walk run stretch repeat intervals

Got me back running

Saw a fantastic running specialist physio

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

Yep. I did my first 10K the other day.

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

More and more small events are getting the go ahead, just signed up for a Christmas eve marathon

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By *went OP Man
over a year ago

blackpool

Time was 2 miles in 21 minutes was taking it easy. Thanks for the supportive messages.

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By *rs mischiefWoman
over a year ago

Manchester

"Started to run most days. Only 2 or 3 miles but really love it.

Any others Fabbers love a jog? "

Yep when my knee is working!

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By *eliciousladyWoman
over a year ago

Sometimes U.K

Running helps to distract my mind and focus on nothing but the beautiful surroundings.

I’m not as fast as I once was but get a buzz from just jogging along at my own pace

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By *elnkazCouple
over a year ago

cheshire

Me ....run..... black eyes spring to mind if i ran

. K

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By *voryforebonyMan
over a year ago

boogie town

"Started to run most days. Only 2 or 3 miles but really love it.

Any others Fabbers love a jog? "

Yeah, love it. It's addictive just like cycling.. Which I also love.

Once you start to push your body it wants more. Enjoy it and stick with it. If you don't already, grab yourself a bike and start cycling too. They work out different muscle groups but really compliment each other. Also, they say that one hour if cycling adds one hour to your life expectancy.. so more time to shag!

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By *went OP Man
over a year ago

blackpool

Got a bike. Will go out on it next week a few days off work and hopefully a few more runs over the weekend.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Started to run most days. Only 2 or 3 miles but really love it.

Any others Fabbers love a jog? "
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I do 2 or 3 as well ........ but i call them steps ............ not miles.

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By *ex HolesMan
over a year ago

Up North

I ran a bath earlier

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

Yep, did my first 10k last week.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Nope, can't run. Can pretty well shift by wheelchair though, I try and go out once a week on either 5 or 10k "runs" with the local running club, but obviously I do it by chair. 10 miles is my max pushing in one go, I'm hoping to try a half marathon next year.

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By *entleman JayMan
over a year ago

Wakefield

Yes but I’m a jogger not a runner.

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By *went OP Man
over a year ago

blackpool

"Yes but I’m a jogger not a runner. "

2 miles 3 times this week very addictive.

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

Do a few miles every other day, fun but hard work when it’s hot.... aiming for 7:30 per mile.... that’s my limit

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By *amescoupleCouple
over a year ago

north walsham

I run 5k 3-4 times a week and usually a 10k on Sundays. Though a couple of weeks ago I pushed it out to half marathon just to see if I could.

C is in the midst of doing ‘couch to 5k’ after a horrendous run of injuries and ailments with her Achilles and calf muscles.

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By *.D.I.D.A.SMan
over a year ago

London/Essex... ish... Romford to be exact

Running today was an absolute struggle in this weather. I might just do a walk tomorrow if it is going to be in the 30s temperature wise.

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By *went OP Man
over a year ago

blackpool

"Running today was an absolute struggle in this weather. I might just do a walk tomorrow if it is going to be in the 30s temperature wise. "

Cursed the weather

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By *amescoupleCouple
over a year ago

north walsham

Did a 10k yesterday. Left the house fairly cool. Got home absolutely scorching. Followed it with a 50 minute gym session.

Went out much earlier today for a 5k. Cool. But humidity was off the charts came back looking like I had been running in the rain I was sweating that much. Not a good look lol.

C is into the final week of her couch to 5k and even she got a sweat on today and she barely ever sweats when exercising.

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

I like to run. Great way to destress.

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

"I might do a fast walk after a hot man, but that's my limit "

Or away from a weird person

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

Run most days but the bloody ice cream man has always gone by the time I get there.

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By *.D.I.D.A.SMan
over a year ago

London/Essex... ish... Romford to be exact

OK I did a run... In this heat. Didn't time myself but it felt good and I wasn't struggling to breathe unlike last time. Felt really good.

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