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

Just seeing how many people are into running, did my first 10k yesterday.

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

Well done. Never been a distance runner, was always a sprinter, 200 metres.

Congrats it's a nice feeling when, a goal is achieved.

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

Only when some big fucker is chasing me

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester

I've had it on my toes a few time when photos haven't match up on a meet

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

"I've had it on my toes a few time when photos haven't match up on a meet

Oh here you are! Bang goes the chances of a normal convo!!

Where's my bloody badge!!!!!

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

"Well done. Never been a distance runner, was always a sprinter, 200 metres.

Congrats it's a nice feeling when, a goal is achieved.

Thanks guys, I always did sprints at school, never ran that far.

I was stiff in more than one place this morning.

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester

"I've had it on my toes a few time when photos haven't match up on a meet

Oh here you are! Bang goes the chances of a normal convo!!

Where's my bloody badge!!!!!

Your vaj badge it with reception on the right thread. Least i was talking about running

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

"Well done. Never been a distance runner, was always a sprinter, 200 metres.

Congrats it's a nice feeling when, a goal is achieved.

Thanks guys, I always did sprints at school, never ran that far.

I was stiff in more than one place this morning."

And ull be even stiffer tomorrow

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

"I've had it on my toes a few time when photos haven't match up on a meet

Oh here you are! Bang goes the chances of a normal convo!!

Where's my bloody badge!!!!!

Your vaj badge it with reception on the right thread.

Least i was talking about running

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As was I, bog off dweeb

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester

"I've had it on my toes a few time when photos haven't match up on a meet

Oh here you are! Bang goes the chances of a normal convo!!

Where's my bloody badge!!!!!

Your vaj badge it with reception on the right thread.

Least i was talking about running

As was I, bog off dweeb

You no you want me

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

I've done a few 10k's now and can't stop booking the buggers lol

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

They're addictive

You'll be signing up for lots more now

I regularly run 4 or 5 10ks a year along with the Chester half marathon.

Signed up for the Metric Marathon in September

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

Male half done quite a few 10k runs, my parkrun best time is 21:34

Wife not done any 10k yet, her parkrun best 27:54

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By *P2903Couple
over a year ago

Rotherham

Just started this week on C25K with the aim to hit 10Ks and eventually half marathons. Tons of respect for anyone who runs.

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

I started running in March and I'm up to 7k 3-4 times a week. I cycle at the weekend to break things up a bit.

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

Yes very addictive, I am looking for my next challenge now. After a few days recovery of course.

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By *ex_OnTheBeachCouple
over a year ago

kent ( by the seaside )

Luke's a runner, he does park run every other Saturday, he's done 5 half marathons and a couple of 10k runs, he only started running last year and really enjoys it.

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

We both run the Hell Run at Longmoor in January.

It's about 12 miles of frozen cross country with a short swim.

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

"We both run the Hell Run at Longmoor in January.

It's about 12 miles of frozen cross country with a short swim. "

Much respect

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

Have lost count of how many halves I've done - by far my favourite distance, long enough to be a challenge, short enough that the training doesnlt take over my life and they don't leave me destroyed for days afterwards. Completed 2 full marathons and training for my first trail marathon in September. Possibly doing my first ultra (50km) in December torn between doing the Portsmouth Coastal marathon again (it was my frst one last December) or having a go at the inaugral ultra that they are promoting alongside it.

Considering how little I cycle these days and how much I run, the name 2wheels probably is no longer that apt!

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

I don't think my 40 yr old legs could take any longer than a half marathon, having all sorts of problems at the minute. ITB problems on one leg and knee pain on the other, I think my hip flexors need some strength.

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

"I don't think my 40 yr old legs could take any longer than a half marathon, having all sorts of problems at the minute. ITB problems on one leg and knee pain on the other, I think my hip flexors need some strength.

Then you need to take a step back (no pun intended) and sort those out, they will only get worse

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

I have been at Physio for last 2 months, just to get through the 10k yesterday, going back next week for post race chat and see what we can do to resolve the problems.

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

Then you need to take a step back (no pun intended) and sort those out, they will only get worse

Yep I had all sorts of problems last year, plantar fasciatis and twisted ankles, so I missed nearly all of my races last year, and this year is one of recovery

Literally small steps

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

Good luck mate, hope you get back to it soon, its very frustrating.

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

Quite literally just back in from a run. On here whilst I cool down so I can jump in shower.

Bloody love it. Trail running is my favourite. Been out of action with a thigh injury then chest infection so nice to get out this evening.

Actually may do a quick wow or lout before shower then a cider to relax with

Rach x

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

"Quite literally just back in from a run. On here whilst I cool down so I can jump in shower.

Bloody love it. Trail running is my favourite. Been out of action with a thigh injury then chest infection so nice to get out this evening.

Actually may do a quick wow or lout before shower then a cider to relax with

Rach x"

Work out* Damn auto correct!

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

"Quite literally just back in from a run. On here whilst I cool down so I can jump in shower.

Bloody love it. Trail running is my favourite. Been out of action with a thigh injury then chest infection so nice to get out this evening.

Actually may do a quick wow or lout before shower then a cider to relax with

Rach x

Work out* Damn auto correct!"

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

"Quite literally just back in from a run. On here whilst I cool down so I can jump in shower.

Bloody love it. Trail running is my favourite. Been out of action with a thigh injury then chest infection so nice to get out this evening.

Actually may do a quick wow or lout before shower then a cider to relax with

Rach x

Work out* Damn auto correct!"

I thought that was a new fartlek

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

"Just seeing how many people are into running, did my first 10k yesterday.

No.

It's undignified

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

I love it, great for head clearance

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

10 milers my fave, 59 minutes my best

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

"I love it, great for head clearance "

Hell yeah. If I'm mad I run

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Luke's a runner, he does park run every other Saturday, he's done 5 half marathons and a couple of 10k runs, he only started running last year and really enjoys it. "

i cannot advocate parkrun enough....i love it!!

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By *immy2xMan
over a year ago

aberdeen/inverness/ highlands

Hi guys. I'm new to doing any kind of training. Last week I climbed ben nevis. It's a right hard slog and lots of fun. Many don't make it, I actually worked up to it by doing a load of walking for months before however nothing prepared. Me for the sheer leg and knee bashing I had to endure.now I've done it I'm going to do scafell pike and the Snowden. This is known as the 3 peaks challenge and is classed as one of the hardest endurance challenges you can do in the uk.people do the 3 peaks challenge in 24 hours many many fail. Others do it over 2 or 3 days. There really is not a set challenge thing it's a personal thing. So after I've done the 3 peaks I'm going to attempted the 3 peaks in a set time period as will be familiar with the mountains which makes things a lot easier obviously.

Just an idea for all you guys looking for a challenge, personally I would find marathons a bit boring.cross country running I loved years ago I'm 43. So think I'm going to get into this more as well as munro bagging

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

"Hi guys. I'm new to doing any kind of training. Last week I climbed ben nevis. It's a right hard slog and lots of fun. Many don't make it, I actually worked up to it by doing a load of walking for months before however nothing prepared. Me for the sheer leg and knee bashing I had to endure.now I've done it I'm going to do scafell pike and the Snowden. This is known as the 3 peaks challenge and is classed as one of the hardest endurance challenges you can do in the uk.people do the 3 peaks challenge in 24 hours many many fail. Others do it over 2 or 3 days. There really is not a set challenge thing it's a personal thing. So after I've done the 3 peaks I'm going to attempted the 3 peaks in a set time period as will be familiar with the mountains which makes things a lot easier obviously.

Born and bred Cumbrian and I detest fell walking... go figure... although I have promised my 5 yr old I will take her up catbells this summer. Hopefully she has a shirt memory

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

Born and bred Cumbrian and I detest fell walking... go figure... although I have promised my 5 yr old I will take her up catbells this summer. Hopefully she has a shirt memory

Short* what the hell is wrong with my phone today!

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

"Just seeing how many people are into running, did my first 10k yesterday.

No.

It's undignified "

I probably shouldn't ask this - but why is it undignified?

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

"Luke's a runner, he does park run every other Saturday, he's done 5 half marathons and a couple of 10k runs, he only started running last year and really enjoys it.

i cannot advocate parkrun enough....i love it!!"

I wish we had a local one, used to love doing them in London

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

I'm a keen runner....mainly run marathons and ultras

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

"Luke's a runner, he does park run every other Saturday, he's done 5 half marathons and a couple of 10k runs, he only started running last year and really enjoys it.

i cannot advocate parkrun enough....i love it!!

I wish we had a local one, used to love doing them in London"

My nearest in North Wales is 30 miles away and 25 in a England

I'm going to petition my local authorities to set one up.

I think there's a little buy-in but the Parkrun organisation do a lot of support

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By *ex_OnTheBeachCouple
over a year ago

kent ( by the seaside )

"Luke's a runner, he does park run every other Saturday, he's done 5 half marathons and a couple of 10k runs, he only started running last year and really enjoys it.

i cannot advocate parkrun enough....i love it!!

I wish we had a local one, used to love doing them in London"

We are quite lucky in that we have loads round by us, is there nothing at all by you then?

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

"Luke's a runner, he does park run every other Saturday, he's done 5 half marathons and a couple of 10k runs, he only started running last year and really enjoys it.

i cannot advocate parkrun enough....i love it!!

I wish we had a local one, used to love doing them in London

My nearest in North Wales is 30 miles away and 25 in a England

I'm going to petition my local authorities to set one up.

I think there's a little buy-in but the Parkrun organisation do a lot of support

It's not your local authorities that run Parkruns, it's volunteers like you.

If you want to set one up then you can just do that.

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

Gout in my left foot and four operations on my shins with another coming up in August have put paid to any running aspirations so it's going to have to be cycling from now on.

Shame as I always felt more of a sense of accomplishment after finishing a run.

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By *usty cazCouple
over a year ago

Oldham

Did a 10k tough mudder on sat and 5k race for life on sun I'm now goosed xx

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

"Luke's a runner, he does park run every other Saturday, he's done 5 half marathons and a couple of 10k runs, he only started running last year and really enjoys it.

i cannot advocate parkrun enough....i love it!!

I wish we had a local one, used to love doing them in London

My nearest in North Wales is 30 miles away and 25 in a England

I'm going to petition my local authorities to set one up.

I think there's a little buy-in but the Parkrun organisation do a lot of support

It's not your local authorities that run Parkruns, it's volunteers like you.

If you want to set one up then you can just do that."

I know, but I don't have the organisational skills or wherewithal to do so

There's also logistics of getting permission to run an event in a public park etc.

It would be easier for the UA to do do, and also help them to meet their targets for activity and fitness

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Luke's a runner, he does park run every other Saturday, he's done 5 half marathons and a couple of 10k runs, he only started running last year and really enjoys it.

i cannot advocate parkrun enough....i love it!!

I wish we had a local one, used to love doing them in London

My nearest in North Wales is 30 miles away and 25 in a England

I'm going to petition my local authorities to set one up.

I think there's a little buy-in but the Parkrun organisation do a lot of support

It's not your local authorities that run Parkruns, it's volunteers like you.

If you want to set one up then you can just do that."

takes a lot of initial funding for the set up and there are lots of things that need to be in place. i know my running club looked into it for a while and had to source funding from the local council etc to help set it up but there is nothing stopping an enthusiatic bunch of people doing it.

I am just looking into a similar set up for kids and you need to raise £1600 initially for the set up but to run it over 4 years costs £6000. Some of it is match funding by the partners of the charity but its not as simple as just saying 'i would like one.

Plus you have to get that base of volunteers to make it run. Evesham parkrun struggles at times with this as it is still in its infancy.

Go to a nearby parkrun and speak to those who set it up, use their knowledge and create links with them. They are a great source of information and support.

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

I'm a runner...got a few marathons under my belt under 4 hours, a few half marathons and some 10k.