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 but she wants another go just with me.
It would be great if she got into it. She is quite competitive and I hope she catches the bug. | |||
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"Managed to run parkrun this weekend... 40mins lovely route Definitely need to run more" Well done! | |||
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"My apologies for not posting a thread last week! I’m currently nursing an Achilles injury and a general sense of frustration, hopefully both will pass fairly quickly! " No need to apologise Tea Monkey. I hope your achilles injury soon recovers. New week of running ahead, I ran 6.5 miles this evening with Mr NBVN and I had beat my own ladies course record on a segment of 1 mile/319ft elevation... Happy lady 
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"Joined a local running club a few weeks ago as I got so unfit. 3rd week started today and I'm loving it" That's so good. I'm waiting till Feb as their membership runs from Feb and I want to increase my distance. All the best with it | |||
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"My apologies for not posting a thread last week! I’m currently nursing an Achilles injury and a general sense of frustration, hopefully both will pass fairly quickly! " Speaking from experience DO NOT rush back into training and when you do you should avoid speed work for a while Just coming back from hamstring injury myself and have been sticking to the Peleton for now, will be running Thursday night as we are off to london for a work do for MrsJ and hotel gym is closed! | |||
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"Finding it harder to motivate myself to get out in the colder weather and darker evenings, need to get a few in this week. My parkrun 5k was 28 mins this week a good 2 mins down on my previous one so hoping to get at least a minute better this week, we’ll see!" Mornings when it lights up can be good... get that sense of achievement all day too | |||
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"Joined a local running club a few weeks ago as I got so unfit. 3rd week started today and I'm loving it That's so good. I'm waiting till Feb as their membership runs from Feb and I want to increase my distance. All the best with it " Thank you, I've found it really helps you to get out. Good luck to you too | |||
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"Finding it harder to motivate myself to get out in the colder weather and darker evenings, need to get a few in this week. My parkrun 5k was 28 mins this week a good 2 mins down on my previous one so hoping to get at least a minute better this week, we’ll see! Mornings when it lights up can be good... get that sense of achievement all day too "  good call! I was doing that early in the year.. It’s that time of year when your hands are numb for that first 3km due to the cold first thing in the morning but come the end you’re all warmed up! Maybe I should invest in some gloves! | |||
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"Finding it harder to motivate myself to get out in the colder weather and darker evenings, need to get a few in this week. My parkrun 5k was 28 mins this week a good 2 mins down on my previous one so hoping to get at least a minute better this week, we’ll see! Mornings when it lights up can be good... get that sense of achievement all day too good call! I was doing that early in the year.. It’s that time of year when your hands are numb for that first 3km due to the cold first thing in the morning but come the end you’re all warmed up! Maybe I should invest in some gloves!"I’ve been asked to recommend Aldi running gear and gloves, they’re very good and very cheap | |||
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"Finding it harder to motivate myself to get out in the colder weather and darker evenings, need to get a few in this week. My parkrun 5k was 28 mins this week a good 2 mins down on my previous one so hoping to get at least a minute better this week, we’ll see! Mornings when it lights up can be good... get that sense of achievement all day too good call! I was doing that early in the year.. It’s that time of year when your hands are numb for that first 3km due to the cold first thing in the morning but come the end you’re all warmed up! Maybe I should invest in some gloves!
I’ve been asked to recommend Aldi running gear and gloves, they’re very good and very cheap" thank you and also to the mysterious person who recommended it!! *waves at whoever they are*  | |||
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"Just as an update. For those of you that are techy and go to parkrun From this Saturday you can use a electronic barcode at parkrun. I am giving to test it on my watch but have a back up just in case " Really ? That's fantastic. I was going to order a wristband. I thought they didn't allow it because of safety.. as in they need to be able to access your ICE number in case of emergency? | |||
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 but I did my 5k and marginally better time than last week park run so I'm on the road to recovery whoop whoop. My new beautiful galaxy leggings are absolutely useless and my skin is like ice. This is some sacrifice all this running in cold. Does anyone go to the gym and does treadmill? I never done this before. A bit apprehensive. | |||
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"Finding it harder to motivate myself to get out in the colder weather and darker evenings, need to get a few in this week. My parkrun 5k was 28 mins this week a good 2 mins down on my previous one so hoping to get at least a minute better this week, we’ll see! Mornings when it lights up can be good... get that sense of achievement all day too good call! I was doing that early in the year.. It’s that time of year when your hands are numb for that first 3km due to the cold first thing in the morning but come the end you’re all warmed up! Maybe I should invest in some gloves!
I’ve been asked to recommend Aldi running gear and gloves, they’re very good and very cheap"Can you ask please they stock them all the time? Is that you MT?  | |||
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"Just as an update. For those of you that are techy and go to parkrun From this Saturday you can use a electronic barcode at parkrun. I am giving to test it on my watch but have a back up just in case Really ? That's fantastic. I was going to order a wristband. I thought they didn't allow it because of safety.. as in they need to be able to access your ICE number in case of emergency? " There was a post on the parkrun forum and fb page!!!! | |||
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"Just as an update. For those of you that are techy and go to parkrun From this Saturday you can use a electronic barcode at parkrun. I am giving to test it on my watch but have a back up just in case Really ? That's fantastic. I was going to order a wristband. I thought they didn't allow it because of safety.. as in they need to be able to access your ICE number in case of emergency? There was a post on the parkrun forum and fb page!!!!" I can't see anything on their fb page.  | |||
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"Took a group of improving runners out tonight and managed to coax them to 6 miles at sub-10m/m pace. That's a big improvement in just a month. Amazing how quick progress can be when regular runs are done. I'm also enjoying the trail runs I do. It's more of a mixed group but we do plenty of stops to regroup" That's fantastic and yet another argument for me to bite the bullet and join running club. I keep putting it off. I'm sure you have some motivation tricks up your sleeve. When you say regular- how often? I'd love to bring my pace down to regularly under 10 miles/min. Today i averaged 10.14-10.40... need to get my form back! | |||
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"Was out for a while with a sarcoma having chemo treatment before first lockdown last year.. started running again in February this year and joined my local running club. Completed c25k as I put on a lot of weight with treatment and lack of exercise. Ran virtual races and then through my club started racing 10km runs & Park runs as well as running 5 times a week and a long 16k run once a week. I have just had surgery to repair damage caused to my leg and knee through my sarcoma last year. 8 weeks on and I'm back running and getting stronger. Sorry for waffling on but I can say running gave me back my purpose my self belief and the will to enjoy life again. I agree running isn't always easy and can be down right frustrating.But never compare yourself to anyone else's achievements set your own goals and never give up. I'm trim again athletic and I love the buzz the feeling of achievement and meeting runners were an awesome breed so go out there and enjoy.." In awe of your perseverance through various challenges! And glad you are back on track again. I hope you get to meet your goals again, whatever they are this time it seems like nothing can stop you! | |||
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"Was out for a while with a sarcoma having chemo treatment before first lockdown last year.. started running again in February this year and joined my local running club. Completed c25k as I put on a lot of weight with treatment and lack of exercise. Ran virtual races and then through my club started racing 10km runs & Park runs as well as running 5 times a week and a long 16k run once a week. I have just had surgery to repair damage caused to my leg and knee through my sarcoma last year. 8 weeks on and I'm back running and getting stronger. Sorry for waffling on but I can say running gave me back my purpose my self belief and the will to enjoy life again. I agree running isn't always easy and can be down right frustrating.But never compare yourself to anyone else's achievements set your own goals and never give up. I'm trim again athletic and I love the buzz the feeling of achievement and meeting runners were an awesome breed so go out there and enjoy.." That’s quite a journey! I’m glad that running has been such a positive for you and I’m happy to read that you’re doing well! You’re absolutely right about the positive effects | |||
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"Reposting here as I posted on the wrong thread! D’oh! Went for a 6km run around the park earlier - it’s one of those days where it’s so cold outside that when I got home I just sat on the wall for a bit to cool down after the run and you get enveloped in a fog / mist of your own sweat condensing in the air. Lovely pleasant scene for you all to imagine there! Apols for any déjà vu anyone is experiencing ! "I actually quite like to see the vapour condensing in the air! Well done on the run  | |||
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"Mrs Skyblue is putting me to shame ATM. 10 miler on Sunday and a warm down 5km last night! I've not run for 8 days now as caught some annoying cough and head cold. Hoping to be fit by the weekend as we want to play!!!" Well done to Mrs Sky! Don’t rush getting back after illness, your body needs to recuperate and it takes longer than you think | |||
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"My limbs are about to fall off.. I need to layer up better but I did my 5k and marginally better time than last week park run so I'm on the road to recovery whoop whoop. My new beautiful galaxy leggings are absolutely useless and my skin is like ice. This is some sacrifice all this running in cold. Does anyone go to the gym and does treadmill? I never done this before. A bit apprehensive. "Layers, lots of layers! If your comfortable with hats and gloves, wear them! In the cold I wear a t-shirt, long sleeved top, running top and a high vis with leggings and shorts just to try and keep warm. Personally I can’t stand using dreadmills, they’re infernal instruments of boredom | |||
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"Back on it last night, 7K after a week off with a cold, just as it's getting chilly!" It does test the motivation in the cold! Well done | |||
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"Back on it last night, 7K after a week off with a cold, just as it's getting chilly! It does test the motivation in the cold! Well done" Particularly when the night before I overstretched in bed and pulled the back of my calf!  | |||
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"Back on it last night, 7K after a week off with a cold, just as it's getting chilly! It does test the motivation in the cold! Well done Particularly when the night before I overstretched in bed and pulled the back of my calf! "Ouch! That sounds like quite a lot of tightness there. Make sure that you’re not scrimping on your stretches before and after, maybe seeing a sports masseuse would be a good plan as well? | |||
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"Back on it last night, 7K after a week off with a cold, just as it's getting chilly! It does test the motivation in the cold! Well done Particularly when the night before I overstretched in bed and pulled the back of my calf!
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"My limbs are about to fall off.. I need to layer up better but I did my 5k and marginally better time than last week park run so I'm on the road to recovery whoop whoop. My new beautiful galaxy leggings are absolutely useless and my skin is like ice. This is some sacrifice all this running in cold. Does anyone go to the gym and does treadmill? I never done this before. A bit apprehensive.
Layers, lots of layers!
If your comfortable with hats and gloves, wear them!
In the cold I wear a t-shirt, long sleeved top, running top and a high vis with leggings and shorts just to try and keep warm.
Personally I can’t stand using dreadmills, they’re infernal instruments of boredom"I have ordered a headband. One of those you can pull pony tail through. I am naturally warm but this was a test even for me. And yes I need extra layer like shorts and maybe something thermal on top. I had 2 last time.. Not sure on 4 layers though! I would melt I think! | |||
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"Back on it last night, 7K after a week off with a cold, just as it's getting chilly! It does test the motivation in the cold! Well done Particularly when the night before I overstretched in bed and pulled the back of my calf! "Foam rolling? It helps me. | |||
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"Bump for the park runners. Good luck to those taking part tomorrow
I have 400 tokens to sort out.. I just remembered "Good luck tomorrow. My sis and niece are volunteering at mine tomorrow, not all heros wear capes! | |||
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"Bump for the park runners. Good luck to those taking part tomorrow
I have 400 tokens to sort out.. I just remembered
Good luck tomorrow. My sis and niece are volunteering at mine tomorrow, not all heros wear capes!"Are you going then? If so good luck! That's lovely when family supports you. I'm hoping to drag my daughter along. We will do pre event set up too. | |||
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"Bump for the park runners. Good luck to those taking part tomorrow
I have 400 tokens to sort out.. I just remembered
Good luck tomorrow. My sis and niece are volunteering at mine tomorrow, not all heros wear capes!
Are you going then? If so good luck! That's lovely when family supports you. I'm hoping to drag my daughter along. We will do pre event set up too. "Yes, back on it after missing last week. Grown closer to my sister as we both discovered the joys of running. Anyone that gets up early on Saturday to set up for us deserves a medal. So thank you! X | |||
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"Up early this morning - not decided if I am wearing leggings and shorts or Tracy bottoms. Probably going with a undershirt and a tshirt over the top this morning With getting two runs in at the gym during the week - 3.2km at jogging pace with a 3km bike ride and a second session of a mixed hill walk, run and jog with bike warm up either side should improve my fitness for todays run. Going to try and get in under 7 mins a km not sure if possible but I will give it a go " Best of luck. The course must be super wet today.. | |||
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"Sciatica holding me back at the moment " Speedy recovery! | |||
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"Still waiting for the official time but my rough time was 27 mins and something on this weeks Parkrun, better than last week but a way off my PB. Very wet and slippery though, covered in mud so a PB never on the cards! How did everyone else get on? "26:17, pretty happy considering it was biblically cold . | |||
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Loving being able to run again, slowly building distance and can't wait for my next 15 mile run. | |||
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"Still waiting for the official time but my rough time was 27 mins and something on this weeks Parkrun, better than last week but a way off my PB. Very wet and slippery though, covered in mud so a PB never on the cards! How did everyone else get on?
26:17, pretty happy considering it was biblically cold ." good work! That’s pretty decent in this weather.
My “official” time has come through now and is about 8 seconds different to my own timing which is odd as I started my Strava at the end of 3-2-1-run and stopped it exactly as I crossed the finish line! | |||
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"Still waiting for the official time but my rough time was 27 mins and something on this weeks Parkrun, better than last week but a way off my PB. Very wet and slippery though, covered in mud so a PB never on the cards! How did everyone else get on? "I was slower boo.. but it was raining and windy as hell. O got drenched whilst doing the couese check before before run and then battling against the icy strong wind.. my lungs took battering. I don't say that often but I want someone to cuddle me for hours. Brrrr.
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"Still waiting for the official time but my rough time was 27 mins and something on this weeks Parkrun, better than last week but a way off my PB. Very wet and slippery though, covered in mud so a PB never on the cards! How did everyone else get on?
26:17, pretty happy considering it was biblically cold .
good work! That’s pretty decent in this weather.
My “official” time has come through now and is about 8 seconds different to my own timing which is odd as I started my Strava at the end of 3-2-1-run and stopped it exactly as I crossed the finish line! "Timekeepers have a stressful task. Maybe query with a run director but there might be slight discrepancies. My position is different to my token number I received this morning. I'm sure they iron out these issues as they go.. usually Timekeepers and barcode scanners are asked to keep results till mid week here just in case there are runners questioning their time or position. Email them if in doubt? | |||
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"Still waiting for the official time but my rough time was 27 mins and something on this weeks Parkrun, better than last week but a way off my PB. Very wet and slippery though, covered in mud so a PB never on the cards! How did everyone else get on?
26:17, pretty happy considering it was biblically cold .
good work! That’s pretty decent in this weather.
My “official” time has come through now and is about 8 seconds different to my own timing which is odd as I started my Strava at the end of 3-2-1-run and stopped it exactly as I crossed the finish line! "What do you use to record your time on Strava? Watch or phone? | |||
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"Still waiting for the official time but my rough time was 27 mins and something on this weeks Parkrun, better than last week but a way off my PB. Very wet and slippery though, covered in mud so a PB never on the cards! How did everyone else get on?
26:17, pretty happy considering it was biblically cold .
good work! That’s pretty decent in this weather.
My “official” time has come through now and is about 8 seconds different to my own timing which is odd as I started my Strava at the end of 3-2-1-run and stopped it exactly as I crossed the finish line!
What do you use to record your time on Strava? Watch or phone? "Phone | |||
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"Still waiting for the official time but my rough time was 27 mins and something on this weeks Parkrun, better than last week but a way off my PB. Very wet and slippery though, covered in mud so a PB never on the cards! How did everyone else get on?
26:17, pretty happy considering it was biblically cold .
good work! That’s pretty decent in this weather.
My “official” time has come through now and is about 8 seconds different to my own timing which is odd as I started my Strava at the end of 3-2-1-run and stopped it exactly as I crossed the finish line!
Timekeepers have a stressful task. Maybe query with a run director but there might be slight discrepancies. My position is different to my token number I received this morning. I'm sure they iron out these issues as they go.. usually Timekeepers and barcode scanners are asked to keep results till mid week here just in case there are runners questioning their time or position. Email them if in doubt? "Thanks, it’s ok, it’s not a problem just a little quirk really! I only run for fun so it’s not a big deal just an observation really! I always make sure I thank the volunteers as I know they do a great job for free in their own time. The lifeblood of Parkrun! | |||
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"Still waiting for the official time but my rough time was 27 mins and something on this weeks Parkrun, better than last week but a way off my PB. Very wet and slippery though, covered in mud so a PB never on the cards! How did everyone else get on?
26:17, pretty happy considering it was biblically cold .
good work! That’s pretty decent in this weather.
My “official” time has come through now and is about 8 seconds different to my own timing which is odd as I started my Strava at the end of 3-2-1-run and stopped it exactly as I crossed the finish line!
What do you use to record your time on Strava? Watch or phone? "Does it make a difference ? I use my watch ? | |||
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"Still waiting for the official time but my rough time was 27 mins and something on this weeks Parkrun, better than last week but a way off my PB. Very wet and slippery though, covered in mud so a PB never on the cards! How did everyone else get on?
26:17, pretty happy considering it was biblically cold .
good work! That’s pretty decent in this weather.
My “official” time has come through now and is about 8 seconds different to my own timing which is odd as I started my Strava at the end of 3-2-1-run and stopped it exactly as I crossed the finish line!
What do you use to record your time on Strava? Watch or phone?
Does it make a difference ? I use my watch ?"Phones tend to be very hit and miss when it comes to tracking runs | |||
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"Still waiting for the official time but my rough time was 27 mins and something on this weeks Parkrun, better than last week but a way off my PB. Very wet and slippery though, covered in mud so a PB never on the cards! How did everyone else get on?
26:17, pretty happy considering it was biblically cold .
good work! That’s pretty decent in this weather.
My “official” time has come through now and is about 8 seconds different to my own timing which is odd as I started my Strava at the end of 3-2-1-run and stopped it exactly as I crossed the finish line!
What do you use to record your time on Strava? Watch or phone?
Does it make a difference ? I use my watch ?"I use watch with mapmyrun app for any outdoor runs. Today I ran 55 secs quicker than last week. Which was good as heart rate lower, and lower heart rate zone 5. Generally felt good but will have to get fitter | |||
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"Still waiting for the official time but my rough time was 27 mins and something on this weeks Parkrun, better than last week but a way off my PB. Very wet and slippery though, covered in mud so a PB never on the cards! How did everyone else get on?
26:17, pretty happy considering it was biblically cold .
good work! That’s pretty decent in this weather.
My “official” time has come through now and is about 8 seconds different to my own timing which is odd as I started my Strava at the end of 3-2-1-run and stopped it exactly as I crossed the finish line!
What do you use to record your time on Strava? Watch or phone?
Does it make a difference ? I use my watch ?
I use watch with mapmyrun app for any outdoor runs.
Today I ran 55 secs quicker than last week. Which was good as heart rate lower, and lower heart rate zone 5.
Generally felt good but will have to get fitter "55 seconds faster is brilliant. It was opposite for me! Be proud. How was the wind? 16mph here. Brrrr. | |||
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"Still waiting for the official time but my rough time was 27 mins and something on this weeks Parkrun, better than last week but a way off my PB. Very wet and slippery though, covered in mud so a PB never on the cards! How did everyone else get on?
26:17, pretty happy considering it was biblically cold .
good work! That’s pretty decent in this weather.
My “official” time has come through now and is about 8 seconds different to my own timing which is odd as I started my Strava at the end of 3-2-1-run and stopped it exactly as I crossed the finish line!
What do you use to record your time on Strava? Watch or phone?
Does it make a difference ? I use my watch ?
I use watch with mapmyrun app for any outdoor runs.
Today I ran 55 secs quicker than last week. Which was good as heart rate lower, and lower heart rate zone 5.
Generally felt good but will have to get fitter
55 seconds faster is brilliant. It was opposite for me! Be proud.
How was the wind? 16mph here. Brrrr. "Didn’t measure - but was down in Gunnersbury today | |||
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"Still waiting for the official time but my rough time was 27 mins and something on this weeks Parkrun, better than last week but a way off my PB. Very wet and slippery though, covered in mud so a PB never on the cards! How did everyone else get on?
26:17, pretty happy considering it was biblically cold .
good work! That’s pretty decent in this weather.
My “official” time has come through now and is about 8 seconds different to my own timing which is odd as I started my Strava at the end of 3-2-1-run and stopped it exactly as I crossed the finish line!
What do you use to record your time on Strava? Watch or phone?
Does it make a difference ? I use my watch ?
I use watch with mapmyrun app for any outdoor runs.
Today I ran 55 secs quicker than last week. Which was good as heart rate lower, and lower heart rate zone 5.
Generally felt good but will have to get fitter
55 seconds faster is brilliant. It was opposite for me! Be proud.
How was the wind? 16mph here. Brrrr.
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"Mapmyrun said it was 7 kph So not as windy We’re you at your usual run? Tbh I was really happy with todays run. Mainly as I have seen improvement in time, fitness and recovery since last week and at the moment that’s what I am aiming for Aiming for 2 gym sessions this week as well. Still undecided which parkrun to do next week " Yes the one and only. I need to start venturing. My new running friend showed me a great app called Running Adventures. Lots of challenges! One is about attending ten original Park runs in the UK and of course Bushy Pilgrimage.  | |||
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"My apologies for not posting a thread last week! I’m currently nursing an Achilles injury and a general sense of frustration, hopefully both will pass fairly quickly! " Hope your on the mend soon!! | |||
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"Well done to the folks that got out and did the park runs yesterday, it was bitterly cold with assorted wintry conditions underfoot. Look after yourselves when conditions aren’t ideal, it’s better to not hit that PB but get back in one piece. Finish lines, not finish times! " Cheers man, good to find a like-minded community on here (that isn't to do with sex!) | |||
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"How have I missed this thread! So I started running in Sept 2018 with a community running club essentially doing the couch to 5k. I'm not a natural runner but wanted to get fitter so give it a go. I now volunteer as team leader and love encouraging people and helping them to achieve there goals - It's such a buzz. The furthest I've run is a half and I've recently signed up for the Brighton marathon. " I did Brighton a few years ago, most of it is quite good except for the docks/industrial area | |||
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"Weather and work aren’t helping but struggling to get back into a consistent routine. Skipped parkrun as the wind on the sea front was horrendous. Did manage one 8km run this week which is my longest run since my hospital trip. New thermals (including an Iron Man top) due to arrive tomorrow so that will remove one excuse. Happy to trails to all still hitting the streets/treadmills, and good luck to all fighting to get back on the move. "Well done for that 8km. I'm hoping to get there by end of January. Slow achiever | |||
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"Weather and work aren’t helping but struggling to get back into a consistent routine. Skipped parkrun as the wind on the sea front was horrendous. Did manage one 8km run this week which is my longest run since my hospital trip. New thermals (including an Iron Man top) due to arrive tomorrow so that will remove one excuse. Happy to trails to all still hitting the streets/treadmills, and good luck to all fighting to get back on the move.
Well done for that 8km. I'm hoping to get there by end of January. Slow achiever "Good luck, take it steady, especially in this weather! | |||
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"Thanks everyone a journey it has been 110% and a cold one yesterday running a 10km race and smashing my pb so although frozen solid was well worth it. Happy Monday everyone " Excellent. Getting a PB on any distance is always a boost. Mr | |||
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"Took a group of improving runners out tonight and managed to coax them to 6 miles at sub-10m/m pace. That's a big improvement in just a month. Amazing how quick progress can be when regular runs are done. I'm also enjoying the trail runs I do. It's more of a mixed group but we do plenty of stops to regroup That's fantastic and yet another argument for me to bite the bullet and join running club. I keep putting it off. I'm sure you have some motivation tricks up your sleeve. When you say regular- how often? I'd love to bring my pace down to regularly under 10 miles/min. Today i averaged 10.14-10.40... need to get my form back! " At least twice a week, three is better. I do a six mile steady run, a speed session and an hour trail running. Each session is different and will improve different elements - cadence, strength, aerobic threshold etc | |||
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"Good on you all! I'm getting my fitness back after a bad injury last year, did a sub 2 hour half last week so felt OK about that. Next long run tomorrow. I've a 20 mile road race next month and an ultra in May. " Well done pal! Park run PB for me yesterday, 25;02! | |||
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Most fun are the night trail runs, head torches on, slogging along muddy paths, through the woods and scaring the doggers | |||
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"I've basically given up on road running and switched to the trails. I go out 2 to 3 times a week, sometimes solo, but often with a social group of up to 30 people
Most fun are the night trail runs, head torches on, slogging along muddy paths, through the woods and scaring the doggers "sometimes I can't believe I used to prefer treadmill running... Outdoors is so much better isn't it | |||
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"Good on you all! I'm getting my fitness back after a bad injury last year, did a sub 2 hour half last week so felt OK about that. Next long run tomorrow. I've a 20 mile road race next month and an ultra in May. Well done pal! Park run PB for me yesterday, 25;02!" Oosh great time mate, you'll lose those 2 seconds next time | |||
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