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By *UNCHBOX OP   Man
over a year ago

folkestone

I noticed there was a cycling thread, so i thought id start a running thread so people can share how their doing with their running. I'll start it off - i thought id take on the challenge of running a marathon for the first time this year. So i've just finished my 6th week of training today and im knackered

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

Used to run 5-10k a day lost my vibram trainers so I refuse to even try in "normal" trainers

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

Chester half marathon in May, and ran an 8 miler this morning.

I run 4 times a week with some cross training when I can.

I try and do 3 - 4 10km each year, as motivators, plus the 1/2 M

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend

I did a 10k today. 8 minutes slower than the last, but no training and a week in Poland will do that.

Plan to come in under 1 hour at the next attempt in May.

I hate running.

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

I'm only just started running but it's more a jog/walk/run....I can't run very far but I am trying. I can run a mile without stopping.

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


"I'm only just started running but it's more a jog/walk/run....I can't run very far but I am trying. I can run a mile without stopping. "

This ive booked a 10k in may

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By *appyguy17Man
over a year ago

walthamstow


"I did a 10k today. 8 minutes slower than the last, but no training and a week in Poland will do that.

Plan to come in under 1 hour at the next attempt in May.

I hate running."

You'll break the one hour..just keep training......

Do a 3 miler at a faster pace once a week and that will help a lot.....

Running is 70% in the mind

Good luck x

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

In what may not be the best idea ever, 3 halves on consecutive weekends in March, Brighton marathon in April. Race the Train in August, Bournemouth marathon in October.

Have done far more halves than I can remember, despite 3 attempts not managed a decent marathon time yet thoough

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


"I did a 10k today. 8 minutes slower than the last, but no training and a week in Poland will do that.

Plan to come in under 1 hour at the next attempt in May.

I hate running.

You'll break the one hour..just keep training......

Do a 3 miler at a faster pace once a week and that will help a lot.....

Running is 70% in the mind

Good luck x"

It's all about mixing it up, so your routines don't get boring

There are plenty of training plans out there

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

I signed up for the Taunton marathon in early April, but pulled my Achilles tendon three weeks ago so I am going to have to pull out now

I'm keeping my fitness up with swimming instead but it doesn't do the same for me that running does.

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

Maybe I'll supply some cold beers on the beach for fab Brighton Marathon runners!

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


"Maybe I'll supply some cold beers on the beach for fab Brighton Marathon runners! "

Hate to be fussy but I'd much prefer a cider

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!


"Maybe I'll supply some cold beers on the beach for fab Brighton Marathon runners!

Hate to be fussy but I'd much prefer a cider "

Done

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By *UNCHBOX OP   Man
over a year ago

folkestone


"Maybe I'll supply some cold beers on the beach for fab Brighton Marathon runners! "

Can you supply a stretcher for me? - think i may need it at the end!

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend

Can I come just for the beers?

Because contrary to what people on my Facebook think, I am not doing a marathon!

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

I still suck at running but getting better x

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

Maybe I'll sort out a bit of beach for exhausted Fabbers to chill out on.

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

I don't run competitively, I just do 5 miles every Sunday morning, even in the peeing down rain, my back ached a bit after this morning run though.

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


"Maybe I'll sort out a bit of beach for exhausted Fabbers to chill out on. "

Sounds like a plan for a forum social

Well done for volunteering

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

I run twice a week done the

Great South a few times and the

London marathon is on my

Bucket list one day

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By *rchid0103Woman
over a year ago

Southport

Tried doing the couch to 5k app, only got a few more to do , but the workout getting two sports bras on made me sweat before I got out the door! X

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

Managed a 12 miler today... pooped now!

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

Great thread. I love running. Due to injuries I run less than an hour a time but enjoy doing 5ks/10ks etc.

Did Bournemouth half last year. Loved it. If in Leeds feel free to message

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


"Tried doing the couch to 5k app, only got a few more to do , but the workout getting two sports bras on made me sweat before I got out the door! X "

Ha ha. Good luck! !!

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

Fuck I can only do 1 mile before I have to walk for a bit.

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

I had to run for a bus a few years ago.....was sweating buckets!

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

I run a bit depending on time. Ran a few 10k races over the last few years and the occasional half marathon.

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


"Tried doing the couch to 5k app, only got a few more to do , but the workout getting two sports bras on made me sweat before I got out the door! X "

If you ever need a hand (or two)......

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

Was out earlier, in the wind and the rain, doing some sprint intervals, and felt a twinge in my hamstring

Discretion is the better part of valour, so took it easy on the way back

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

Not a massive runner at do try do a bit, I do a fair bit of interval training on the treadmill in the gym, and have run a couple of 10ks, also done a duatholon which was a 10k run a 45k ride and then a 5k run that was hard work

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

I miss running. I gave up running long distance after I did ironman UK a few years back. Been doing mostly weight training but recently started a few short runs 3 or 4 times a week. I don't have any goals so will probably just keep to short quick runs for fitness only.

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


"Fuck I can only do 1 mile before I have to walk for a bit. "

That's pretty good going to be honest - I doubt I could do half of that!

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

I love running and in my head I am a 54kg ultra fast distance runner.

In reality I am a 94kg lump.

Been running pretty much since I was about 12.

But retired from anything competitive after my last ironman race.

These day's I do a couple of 40min runs on treadmill as part of my cardio in the gym.

Discover the other day I have the onset of arthritis in both knees so I think my running days are numbered.

I will keep going until it's not possible then just stick to swimming.

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

I did a bit more this evening. *proud wiv mesen*

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By *annooWoman
over a year ago

Hastings

Can't beat a good sexual marathon but not the running kind sorry....

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


"I love running and in my head I am a 54kg ultra fast distance runner.

In reality I am a 94kg lump.

Been running pretty much since I was about 12.

But retired from anything competitive after my last ironman race.

These day's I do a couple of 40min runs on treadmill as part of my cardio in the gym.

Discover the other day I have the onset of arthritis in both knees so I think my running days are numbered.

I will keep going until it's not possible then just stick to swimming.

"

There are actually plenty of studies that show running may actually be beneficial to those with arthritis in their knees, as it promotes strength and flexibility

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By *UNCHBOX OP   Man
over a year ago

folkestone

My body doesn't feel as bad as i thought it would so far in my marathon training. I might change that view once i go upto 60 miles a week a a long run of 22 miles in a month's time.

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By *olgateMan
over a year ago

on the road to nowhere in particular

I run occasionally

Well not all of me, just my nose

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

I'm looking for a running buddy. In reality it will be a jogging/walk buddy.

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

Just back in from a quick 45 minutes.

Another short run tomorrow, and then it's a muster for the Chester half marathon on Sunday.

Expecting about 300 to turn up and run together

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

I've got a 10km at the Olympic Park tomorrow. Forecast is grim and it's 6 laps (and I HATE laps) but the medal is amazing!

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

And plans are afoot to do Bournemouth marathon in October.

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


"I'm looking for a running buddy. In reality it will be a jogging/walk buddy. "

There's a big running scene in Brighton, must be some beginners groups?

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

I only run on my treadmill, I'm not brave enough to run in public

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By *outhernchappieMan
over a year ago

brighton

Currently in training for Brighton and London marathon...done a few now but training gets harder as you know what needs to be done...and the time commitment!

Great idea of a thread to help motivate one another....

Whatever level...just try and enjoy x

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

I guess. I'm not very motivated. Il try.

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


"I'm looking for a running buddy. In reality it will be a jogging/walk buddy.

There's a big running scene in Brighton, must be some beginners groups? "

Just join in the park run at Hove Gardens on a Saturday morning

Plenty of people of all abilities and only 5km

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By *outhernchappieMan
over a year ago

brighton


"I'm looking for a running buddy. In reality it will be a jogging/walk buddy.

There's a big running scene in Brighton, must be some beginners groups?

Just join in the park run at Hove Gardens on a Saturday morning

Exactly this ^^^^^

Plenty of people of all abilities and only 5km "

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By *eliciousladyWoman
over a year ago

Sometimes U.K


"i thought id take on the challenge of running a marathon for the first time this year. So i've just finished my 6th week of training today and im knackered "

For my 50th year I wanted to set myself a challenge and entered the London Marathon. My training included a few local 10k's and a half marathon 6 weeks before. The training is hard but worth all the pain. Would I do another marathon? No.

I still run 3 times a week and cycle.

Keeping fit, it's a drug

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By *UNCHBOX OP   Man
over a year ago

folkestone


"i thought id take on the challenge of running a marathon for the first time this year. So i've just finished my 6th week of training today and im knackered

For my 50th year I wanted to set myself a challenge and entered the London Marathon. My training included a few local 10k's and a half marathon 6 weeks before. The training is hard but worth all the pain. Would I do another marathon? No.

I still run 3 times a week and cycle.

Keeping fit, it's a drug "

Well done for doing london marathon. I have been trying for 5 years to get in london without going the charity route and no luck, so i thought sod it, ill do another marathon as my first one instead.

I'm quite lucky that i've built up a good level of fitness over the last few years so im confident i can finish it. My trouble is im quite competitive with myself and want to get close to 3hrs 15mins for it. Even if i don't get near the time i want, going through a marathon training cycle will help me get my times down in the 10ks and half marathons in the future,and they are the ones i enjoy doing.

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By *eliciousladyWoman
over a year ago

Sometimes U.K

I was happy to raise cash for a charity, the difficult part was deciding on which charity as I had 3 offers.

Was chuffed at raising over 6000 pounds for breast cancer.

Yes, guess it helps having some fitness level and the half marathon definately helped me work out my issues mentally on how to keep plodding for 42kms!

My trouble is I'm not competitive but determined, so that kept me going to the finish.

Am now focused for a biathlon in June.

Good luck with your training OP

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


"I've got a 10km at the Olympic Park tomorrow. Forecast is grim and it's 6 laps (and I HATE laps) but the medal is amazing!"

And boy was it tough! But I was less than 2 minutes off my PB on a twisty undulating coure when I ty was blowing a gale only only 1 person was inside 40 minutes. Also finished in the first quarter of the finishers, been a long time since I managed that!

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over a year ago

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

Ran the muster this morning - 8 miles - and ran sub 5 minute power km which is my 1/2 marathon target pace = 1 hour 45 minutes.

This is a "grail" time for me and pb, of course, so well on target with my training

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


"Ran the muster this morning - 8 miles - and ran sub 5 minute power km which is my 1/2 marathon target pace = 1 hour 45 minutes.

This is a "grail" time for me and pb, of course, so well on target with my training "

Which half are you targetting?

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

So the run home from work has defeated me more than once. Not tonight. Tonight I kicked it's ass. 14, tough hilly miles completed at an average of 9 1/2 minute miles. Well chuffed with that!

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By *UNCHBOX OP   Man
over a year ago

folkestone

I'm feeling the benefits now of 8 weeks of marathon training. Think I'm back on schedule for my target time of sub 3hrs 30mins for my marathon in April after my 2 quick runs this week hitting paces i struggled with 8 weeks ago after starting my training late because of injury.

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

Nice nine miles out this morning, in 70 mins

Good weather for it too.

Cool, crisp, dry and with little wind

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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago

harrow

Well looking to do an outdoor 5km and possibly a 10km this year

Not bad for someone who last year couldn't run a mile......

I am doing about 30 mins for 5km - though was under that on Thursday (29.23)

Aiming to do a sub 27 this year as would be really happy with that

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend


"Well looking to do an outdoor 5km and possibly a 10km this year

Not bad for someone who last year couldn't run a mile......

I am doing about 30 mins for 5km - though was under that on Thursday (29.23)

Aiming to do a sub 27 this year as would be really happy with that "

Just remember your road time will be very, very different to your treadmill time.

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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago

harrow

I know it will be so want to make sure I get fitter before hitting road

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


"I know it will be so want to make sure I get fitter before hitting road "

Hi Mike, why not go along to the parkrun in Harrow on a Saturday morning ?

They're a great social event and a brilliant way to get your 5km time down

Keep up the good work

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

I try to run about 35-40 miles a week

However, most of this year, so far has been taken up with knee pain, hence a very poor start (was same last year)

Only run a few 'halfs', sub '43' for a 10K, & was trying like hell to get under '21' for a ParkRun - to no avail yet

I prefer to be off-road, as it's more interesting, & you have to think about almost every step

Meant to be fell-racing next Sunday, but seeing as it's got a couple of rocky descents, l may give it a miss, and preserve my knee?

Thus, it'll have to be a few hours on the bike instead

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

I did some 'horizontal jogging' the other day.....

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


"I know it will be so want to make sure I get fitter before hitting road

Hi Mike, why not go along to the parkrun in Harrow on a Saturday morning ?

They're a great social event and a brilliant way to get your 5km time down

Keep up the good work "

I'd echo that. If you can run 5km on the treadmill have a cracking at park run, it will really bring you on and is great fun

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

I'm not sure if I've already posted this on another thread but I beat one of my nemesises this week that has beaten me more than once. The run hone. 14 hilly miles in just over 2 hours. Well chuffed with that

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By *UNCHBOX OP   Man
over a year ago

folkestone

My first race for ages after my recent injuries. Managed to run 1hr37mins for a half marathon today, after having the week's marathon training still in my legs. My fitness is slowly coming back, and I'm more confident now for my marathon in April.

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


"I noticed there was a cycling thread, so i thought id start a running thread so people can share how their doing with their running. I'll start it off - i thought id take on the challenge of running a marathon for the first time this year. So i've just finished my 6th week of training today and im knackered "

Good luck.

I did Brighton last year.. Remember the training well!

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

You all sound so fit i can't run anymore but i swim

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By *UNCHBOX OP   Man
over a year ago

folkestone


"I noticed there was a cycling thread, so i thought id start a running thread so people can share how their doing with their running. I'll start it off - i thought id take on the challenge of running a marathon for the first time this year. So i've just finished my 6th week of training today and im knackered

Good luck.

I did Brighton last year.. Remember the training well!"

Thank you. Running a marathon is all new to me, and could all go horribly wrong on the day, but i have put the hard miles in so far, so hoping i can get to the start line in one piece. Next few weeks will be new to me as i go to running 18-22 miles for my longest run, and need to practise using gels which i never use for 10k's or half marathons.

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


"I noticed there was a cycling thread, so i thought id start a running thread so people can share how their doing with their running. I'll start it off - i thought id take on the challenge of running a marathon for the first time this year. So i've just finished my 6th week of training today and im knackered

Good luck.

I did Brighton last year.. Remember the training well!

Thank you. Running a marathon is all new to me, and could all go horribly wrong on the day, but i have put the hard miles in so far, so hoping i can get to the start line in one piece. Next few weeks will be new to me as i go to running 18-22 miles for my longest run, and need to practise using gels which i never use for 10k's or half marathons. "

I only trained to 19 miles.. Completed a half in early March, then a strong fast 10m.. Race, two weeks before hand left me perfect.. For pulling down, the mileage, in the days before..

I also found, keeping any weight, on was hard!! Once the long runs, really do become long!! Check your diet out, look at protein drinks, and replacement, for that meal after.. ( cooked chicken, Turkey, eggs, fish...) prep.. Before the run.. Carb up, too.. 24 hours before.. I ended up running the marathon on a sorren malt loaf and peanut butter, because the hostel, wouldn't serve, before 8am!!

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

So, what kit do you runners have/ use ?

Do you have favourite brands, or kit?

Are you a basics owner or fasionista ?

Do you use any tech wear ? Smart phones and apps or watches ?

I swear by my Brooks Ravenna on my plates, and prefer long tights as they're compression ones

I'll wear basic tops etc. But like a silken vest to stop any nipples chafing

Other fave brands are Asics (but have to size up) and Adidas

I can't be doing without my MiCoach app on my phone, as that's a great training/ recording app and has plenty of training programs

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

I always wear Brooks GT15 on my feet. And have a polar RC3 GPS 9N my wrist.

Kit wise expensive shorts (with gel pockets built in fir halves and marathons, karrimoor shorts for anything shorter. Club vest for races (online club) free tops from races for training. . Winter kit is a mix of asics and Adidas picked up from outlet stores and TK Max!

My girlfriend runs with no gadgets and finds the reaction of most people to this hilarious!

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Not too fussed about expensive kit

On the road,'it's whatever shoes my local shop had in stock (& in my budget)

Shorts?, got a couple of pairs of Ron Hill for races, but generally something like Karrimore

However, for fell-races, it's Inov8 shoes, weather/terrain dependant, it's either Roc-Lite, X-Talon, Mud-Claw (or if icy, OROC, which have tungsten carbide studs)

Got a Garmin ForeRunner (305?), but i doubt l've worn jt since 2014?

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

Running in the rain. ...

Exercise, therapy, and a shower. ...

All at the same time !

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

Training for a 5k. Loving running again

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By *UNCHBOX OP   Man
over a year ago

folkestone


"So, what kit do you runners have/ use ?

Do you have favourite brands, or kit?

Are you a basics owner or fasionista ?

Do you use any tech wear ? Smart phones and apps or watches ?

I swear by my Brooks Ravenna on my plates, and prefer long tights as they're compression ones

I'll wear basic tops etc. But like a silken vest to stop any nipples chafing

Other fave brands are Asics (but have to size up) and Adidas

I can't be doing without my MiCoach app on my phone, as that's a great training/ recording app and has plenty of training programs "

I tend to use Adidas or Brooks for shoes, and have certain ones i prefer for my faster training/races. I have a favourite pair of adidas shoes i wear in all my races, but as im marathon training i now have 5 pairs i rotate on different days so my body doesn't get used to running in the same pair all the time. I have a Garmin 620 which links up with my heart rate monitor and gives me my VO2 max reading. I can use this to monitor if Im gaining or losing fitness.

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

I can't run for a bus but hey ho who cares

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

Don't compare yourself with anyone else.

There's only one runner who really counts: you

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By *ithardscotMan
over a year ago

Kelty

The only running I do is away!

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


"The only running I do is away!"

It still counts

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

Would love a running buddy near the St Albans area

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


"Would love a running buddy near the St Albans area "

Why not go along to the St Albans parkrun?

It's run in Verulamium Park, St Albans.

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


"Would love a running buddy near the St Albans area

Why not go along to the St Albans parkrun?

It's run in Verulamium Park, St Albans. "

Great event And the Striders are one of the best clubs around here

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


"Would love a running buddy near the St Albans area

Why not go along to the St Albans parkrun?

It's run in Verulamium Park, St Albans. "

I do

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

I absolutely love running. Unfortunately after being a part of a society at uni, it means that so do a lot of my mates.

It's hard to brag about your sub 23 minute 5k when your friends won a race with a 32 minute 10k... Absolute savagery.

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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago

harrow

Well for me I am trying to loose another 9kg before start running outside

My 5km times in gym have been getting quicker just need to get used to doing it

I am aiming somewhere in next few weeks between 27 & 28 mins

I am mixing up so do 3km with incline with bike riding just to improve general fitness

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield


"I absolutely love running. Unfortunately after being a part of a society at uni, it means that so do a lot of my mates.

It's hard to brag about your sub 23 minute 5k when your friends won a race with a 32 minute 10k... Absolute savagery. "

Yes, we've got some of those, 'sub 17' ParkRunners, & equally capable of winning a marathon (& they do!)

It shames my sub '21:10' ParkRuns

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By *UNCHBOX OP   Man
over a year ago

folkestone

I'm gradually counting down the weeks to the end of my marathon training. Only a further 5 full weeks until the taper starts, but now it's the really long distances of 18 miles and over for the next 5 sunday runs. I'm looking forward to running those nice and slow, as running at Marathon pace and quicker does start to tire you out after a while.

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

I had a tough run yesterday, it was really blowy out there

I was supposed to be running a negative split, that is a faster second half than the first.

Got to a point where I was getting tunnel vision, and thought I might have been going hyper, so had to cut it right back, and take it easy homewards

Deliberately pushing myself out of the comfort zone, to try and get stronger, I think it's working

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

5 miles tonight, first run in 10 days and clearly not quite over the cold that had me laid up last week.

5 big weeks in front of me now, not quite where I wanted to be but as long the body holds up I'll smash my martahin PB in Brighton as I'm still way ahead of where I was a year ago

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By *UNCHBOX OP   Man
over a year ago

folkestone

Had a tough session tonight - 6x4 minutes at 6 minute mile pace, and only 1 minute recovery between the intervals. 8.5 miles with the warm up and warm down.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

I ran nearly every day in January but circumstances this month have meant I have done very little running.

I did however knock 10mins off my 10k pb the other week which I was fairly chuffed aboit.

Have my first hm in April so need to get serious with my training on March. Furthest I've run so far is 9 miles.

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over a year ago


"I ran nearly every day in January but circumstances this month have meant I have done very little running.

I did however knock 10mins off my 10k pb the other week which I was fairly chuffed aboit.

Have my first hm in April so need to get serious with my training on March. Furthest I've run so far is 9 miles. "

Just stretch your long run by a mile each week and take it easy

The important thing is just to be able to run the distance and get your body used to doing so gradually

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

A bit of cross country tonight, just to mix it up

Intervals:

2 mins @ 8:00 miles

3 mins @ 7:00 miles

And about 5 miles

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

5k personal best achieved today. Definitely got the running bug now

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

Ran a good 10 miles this morning in 1hr20

Bang on target for the Chester half in May

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

Google Hal Higdon. The man is a training legend, lots of on-line training plans that he produces.

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

Done a bit of running this year, quite like it, trying to get used to distances and a pace that is comfortable. Got some good targets for now, though there's so many training programmes out there it's hard to know where to start / which ones best for me.

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over a year ago


"Done a bit of running this year, quite like it, trying to get used to distances and a pace that is comfortable. Got some good targets for now, though there's so many training programmes out there it's hard to know where to start / which ones best for me."

Though I'm biassed I'll tout the Adidas MiCoach App.

There are training plans for many sports and in running distances from sprint to marathon, beginners to 2hr15mins marathon runners

I think they've got the balance right and it's informative and comprehensive

Plus they have Jess Ennis as a voice coach

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


"Done a bit of running this year, quite like it, trying to get used to distances and a pace that is comfortable. Got some good targets for now, though there's so many training programmes out there it's hard to know where to start / which ones best for me.

Though I'm biassed I'll tout the Adidas MiCoach App.

There are training plans for many sports and in running distances from sprint to marathon, beginners to 2hr15mins marathon runners

I think they've got the balance right and it's informative and comprehensive

Plus they have Jess Ennis as a voice coach "

She is a good looking athlete

Yeah I'm trying Nike and the Strava apps, and currently running with people who are training for marathon distance etc. Want a gait analysis done soon, sure I can be better / healthier when I've done that!

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

I run regularly on my own and with a local club. Had a few niggles since last Autumn but trying to get back on it now. Got a 10 mile race in a few weeks so guess I'd better get out and do some miles

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend

I've just booked in for a 10k trail run. Not entirely convinced I'll be capable of tunning it considering I've only trained for road running.

But hell, I'll give it a go!

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


"Done a bit of running this year, quite like it, trying to get used to distances and a pace that is comfortable. Got some good targets for now, though there's so many training programmes out there it's hard to know where to start / which ones best for me.

Though I'm biassed I'll tout the Adidas MiCoach App.

There are training plans for many sports and in running distances from sprint to marathon, beginners to 2hr15mins marathon runners

I think they've got the balance right and it's informative and comprehensive

Plus they have Jess Ennis as a voice coach

She is a good looking athlete

Yeah I'm trying Nike and the Strava apps, and currently running with people who are training for marathon distance etc. Want a gait analysis done soon, sure I can be better / healthier when I've done that! "

Go to Up and Running on the rows in Chester or TriActive in Rufus Court, you should get a decent analysis there

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Done St David's day 10k today. Not a pb but considering I haven't run all week I'm happy with my time 1:21:53

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By *outhernchappieMan
over a year ago

brighton

Brighton half marathon completed today. ... big mileage training from hereon for the marathon

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"Brighton half marathon completed today. ... big mileage training from hereon for the marathon"

Ok, you win , really need to start training for my half at the end of April.

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By *outhernchappieMan
over a year ago

brighton

Hopefully weather turns mild soon and makes getting out there more appealing...

Drop me message. ..happy to help work out creating plan for you x

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


"Hopefully weather turns mild soon and makes getting out there more appealing...

Drop me message. ..happy to help work out creating plan for you x"

Lol a fair weather runner

It was beautiful out this morning. Blue skies and sun pouring down

Dress for the weather

Running, exercise and therapy whilst getting a shower at the same time

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By *outhernchappieMan
over a year ago

brighton

Oh done my stint this am. ...was encouraging evie

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


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It was beautiful out this morning. "

Just back from 4 miles on Blackpool prom. Shade over 30 mins and it was stunning out. Cracking day for it

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


"Done St David's day 10k today. Not a pb but considering I haven't run all week I'm happy with my time 1:21:53"

Well done, great atmosphere there today. 10k is my next goal but a few more 5k's inbetween first

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"Done St David's day 10k today. Not a pb but considering I haven't run all week I'm happy with my time 1:21:53

Well done, great atmosphere there today. 10k is my next goal but a few more 5k's inbetween first "

Did you do the 5k there? Was sooooo cold my nipples were killing me!!

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

Today was different. Was supposed to do a 17 miler (organised training run with a few hundred people, but not strictly a race), overrunning engineering work meant that my train was cancelled which meant I missed my lift.

Came home, went back to bed and then dragged myself out this afternoon. Struggled mentally as was looking forward to a group run but managed 12.5 miles in just under 2 hours.

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


"Brighton half marathon completed today. ... big mileage training from hereon for the marathon"

How did you get on? Really want to do Brighton half one year, looks a great race

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


"Done St David's day 10k today. Not a pb but considering I haven't run all week I'm happy with my time 1:21:53

Well done, great atmosphere there today. 10k is my next goal but a few more 5k's inbetween first

Did you do the 5k there? Was sooooo cold my nipples were killing me!! "

Sure did!

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

Fox Running

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b071s6pd

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By *UNCHBOX OP   Man
over a year ago

folkestone


"Today was different. Was supposed to do a 17 miler (organised training run with a few hundred people, but not strictly a race), overrunning engineering work meant that my train was cancelled which meant I missed my lift.

Came home, went back to bed and then dragged myself out this afternoon. Struggled mentally as was looking forward to a group run but managed 12.5 miles in just under 2 hours. "

I'm completely the opposite, I've done nearly all of my marathon training on my own, and sort of prefer it, as i can stick my headphones in and adjust my pace depending how I'm feeling on a particular run.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Parkrun day tomorrow....yay!!!!

Number 83 for me tomorrow

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


"Today was different. Was supposed to do a 17 miler (organised training run with a few hundred people, but not strictly a race), overrunning engineering work meant that my train was cancelled which meant I missed my lift.

Came home, went back to bed and then dragged myself out this afternoon. Struggled mentally as was looking forward to a group run but managed 12.5 miles in just under 2 hours.

I'm completely the opposite, I've done nearly all of my marathon training on my own, and sort of prefer it, as i can stick my headphones in and adjust my pace depending how I'm feeling on a particular run. "

Most of my running is done on my own, but the organisers of the Chester Half hold a monthly muster, where you get to run with your pace makers for the day, get to know what it feels like to run en masse, socialise, follow training plans and swap war stories. It's all good fun

We're out on Sunday morning doing a six to ten miler, depending on experience

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

I take my hat off to runners, I can't run to save my life.

OP hope you do well in your first marathon.

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

ParkRan this morning, at one (of the three) local runs

Surprised at the numbers, given the weather

Not a good run, just felt slow, tired & gasping for breath

A dire time too

Don't suppose there's any runners on here around the Wakefield area? (male, or female)

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

42:40 for me today at parkrun #83 fairly happy with that. Have a 10k tomorrow as well.

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over a year ago


"Today was different. Was supposed to do a 17 miler (organised training run with a few hundred people, but not strictly a race), overrunning engineering work meant that my train was cancelled which meant I missed my lift.

Came home, went back to bed and then dragged myself out this afternoon. Struggled mentally as was looking forward to a group run but managed 12.5 miles in just under 2 hours.

I'm completely the opposite, I've done nearly all of my marathon training on my own, and sort of prefer it, as i can stick my headphones in and adjust my pace depending how I'm feeling on a particular run. "

I do most of my running on my own but had been looking forward to this socially as much as anything, girlfriend and a few of her club were doing it, some other friends and also running somewhere different, I donlt cope with sudden unexpected changes!

I seem to be really struggling right now for form, not sure why, I lost 10 days training on February due to illness but I've been back running for 2 weeks and it's like running in treacle! Berkhampstead half tomorrow, hopefully a solid run there will do the trick!

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

Morning all. I did Manchester marathon last year and Amsterdam year before but injuries and aching body have curtailed my mileage.

Replaced running with circuit training and pb'd over ten miles at snake Lane a few weeks ago. My runs now are a max 45 mins.

Well done alL who did parkrun today and I love a woman in lycra

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


"42:40 for me today at parkrun #83 fairly happy with that. Have a 10k tomorrow as well. "

Good luck tomorrow

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

Gonna try and sneak in a 15 mile run tomorrow, I struggled about 11 miles in with a strange hip pain, gonna have to find out more about my running style and get some trainers. Good effort with the park runs too, it's all about just getting out and doing it isn't it

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By *UNCHBOX OP   Man
over a year ago

folkestone


"Today was different. Was supposed to do a 17 miler (organised training run with a few hundred people, but not strictly a race), overrunning engineering work meant that my train was cancelled which meant I missed my lift.

Came home, went back to bed and then dragged myself out this afternoon. Struggled mentally as was looking forward to a group run but managed 12.5 miles in just under 2 hours.

I'm completely the opposite, I've done nearly all of my marathon training on my own, and sort of prefer it, as i can stick my headphones in and adjust my pace depending how I'm feeling on a particular run.

I do most of my running on my own but had been looking forward to this socially as much as anything, girlfriend and a few of her club were doing it, some other friends and also running somewhere different, I donlt cope with sudden unexpected changes!

I seem to be really struggling right now for form, not sure why, I lost 10 days training on February due to illness but I've been back running for 2 weeks and it's like running in treacle! Berkhampstead half tomorrow, hopefully a solid run there will do the trick!"

I'm off for another 18 mile run tomorrow. Need to practise my refueling while on the run which i haven't got right yet. I'm going to go with jelly babies instead of gels, as i can't get on with gels.

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


" Need to practise my refueling while on the run which i haven't got right yet. I'm going to go with jelly babies instead of gels, as i can't get on with gels. "

How often do you refuel? I try and use gels every 4 miles or so?

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By *UNCHBOX OP   Man
over a year ago

folkestone


"Gonna try and sneak in a 15 mile run tomorrow, I struggled about 11 miles in with a strange hip pain, gonna have to find out more about my running style and get some trainers. Good effort with the park runs too, it's all about just getting out and doing it isn't it "

The hip pain could be caused by a weakness in your core strength. I had similar hip pain that lasted for months until i saw a physio who suggested some core exercises.

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


"Today was different. Was supposed to do a 17 miler (organised training run with a few hundred people, but not strictly a race), overrunning engineering work meant that my train was cancelled which meant I missed my lift.

Came home, went back to bed and then dragged myself out this afternoon. Struggled mentally as was looking forward to a group run but managed 12.5 miles in just under 2 hours.

I'm completely the opposite, I've done nearly all of my marathon training on my own, and sort of prefer it, as i can stick my headphones in and adjust my pace depending how I'm feeling on a particular run.

I do most of my running on my own but had been looking forward to this socially as much as anything, girlfriend and a few of her club were doing it, some other friends and also running somewhere different, I donlt cope with sudden unexpected changes!

I seem to be really struggling right now for form, not sure why, I lost 10 days training on February due to illness but I've been back running for 2 weeks and it's like running in treacle! Berkhampstead half tomorrow, hopefully a solid run there will do the trick!

I'm off for another 18 mile run tomorrow. Need to practise my refueling while on the run which i haven't got right yet. I'm going to go with jelly babies instead of gels, as i can't get on with gels. "

It's worth trtying sports beans, I find them easier than jelly babies. I prefer SiS gels but am using High5 as they're the ones at Brighton

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

I really cannot understand how people can chew jelly babies or jelly beans when running

I just haven't the ability to chew and swallow whilst running

I'll stick with my sis gels

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By *UNCHBOX OP   Man
over a year ago

folkestone

The gels would be the best option, but i just can't get on with any of them. Tried 4 different makes but they just make me throw up or give me upset stomach and it seems this is quite common. I've used jelly babies for half marathons before when i first starting running them, so ill just use them or maybe some jelly beans.

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

I knew I shouldn't have done it

Bought some new Nike shoes at the weekend and went out in them today. Blistered and rubbed on my instep and achilles

Should have stuck to my trusted Brooks as I know they suit my feet

Last time I let a "bargain" sway me

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"42:40 for me today at parkrun #83 fairly happy with that. Have a 10k tomorrow as well.

Good luck tomorrow"

It was awful!! So muddy and hilly...my slowest time yet

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

Two upcoming 10ks in the pipeline, sorted

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By *UNCHBOX OP   Man
over a year ago

folkestone

3 tough weeks of high mileage for my marathon training starting this week. Just done a 10 mile mixed pace run which left me knackered at the end of it. Feeling much more fit doing faster paces that i struggled with in January tonight.

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

Finally got a hotel sorted for Brighton, booked one for Bournemouth marathon at the same time...

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By *UNCHBOX OP   Man
over a year ago

folkestone

I should break the 50 miles this week with 2 runs to do this weekend - a 5 mile run saturday and a 20 mile run Sunday. My body is holding up better than i thought it would, and i think doing a sensible training plan has helped my body cope.

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

I'm running a trail race for the first time tomorrow

Was offered a swap place this morning at work

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

Love running need a training partner . I'm in totton of any one fancies it

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over a year ago


"I'm running a trail race for the first time tomorrow

Was offered a swap place this morning at work "

Woohoo!

I only went and came in third

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


"I'm running a trail race for the first time tomorrow

Was offered a swap place this morning at work

Woohoo!

I only went and came in third "

Well done

I've got Silverstone half tomorrow, hoping for a PB but don't think I'm fresh enough as it's I'm the middle of marathon training. Hoping I'll get close to it though

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


"I'm running a trail race for the first time tomorrow

Was offered a swap place this morning at work

Woohoo!

I only went and came in third

Well done

I've got Silverstone half tomorrow, hoping for a PB but don't think I'm fresh enough as it's I'm the middle of marathon training. Hoping I'll get close to it though "

Should be a good run, just think of it as part of your training programme

We've got the Oulton Park Asics 1/2 marathon and 10k up here, great to run on a race circuit

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


"I'm running a trail race for the first time tomorrow

Was offered a swap place this morning at work

Woohoo!

I only went and came in third "

Great effort, trail running seems harder than road, not really done it enough though

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By *-ManMan
over a year ago

Kark

What's people weekly mileage? I'm currently doing around 50-60km in preparation for a full in June but it's hard on the body, blisters on blisters!

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By *UNCHBOX OP   Man
over a year ago

folkestone


"What's people weekly mileage? I'm currently doing around 50-60km in preparation for a full in June but it's hard on the body, blisters on blisters!"

I'm peaking at about 53-55 miles a week on my biggest mileage week, which will be this week. I'm going for a sub 3hr 30 mins for my first marathon, so my training plan is quite tough.

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over a year ago


"What's people weekly mileage? I'm currently doing around 50-60km in preparation for a full in June but it's hard on the body, blisters on blisters!"

You should aim to do as a minimum 1.5 times the distance of your race, 1/2 marathon = 20 miles; marathon 40 miles etc.

Your long run should progress week on week up to and near your race distance, and then taper.

I'm up to 9/10 miles as a long run for my 1/2 marathon in May, and run the 3-5 miles three times a week too

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over a year ago


"I'm running a trail race for the first time tomorrow

Was offered a swap place this morning at work

Woohoo!

I only went and came in third

Great effort, trail running seems harder than road, not really done it enough though "

It's the terrain

Today's race was across woods and up limestone escarpment

My normal 5km is about 21 minutes. Today's race time was 27

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By *UNCHBOX OP   Man
over a year ago

folkestone


"What's people weekly mileage? I'm currently doing around 50-60km in preparation for a full in June but it's hard on the body, blisters on blisters!"

Have you got a pair of decent blister running socks?. They make a big difference for me. The blisters ive got recently have come from wearing normal shoes rather than running. If you have blisters I'd give elastoplast blister plaster's a go. When i had a nasty blister, these were the only thing that made any difference.

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By *outhernchappieMan
over a year ago

brighton

Thorlos socks...keep moisture away from feet....

I'm knocking out a 17miler tomorrow in prep fora marathon in April. ...

Rather knock something else out....

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


"What's people weekly mileage? I'm currently doing around 50-60km in preparation for a full in June but it's hard on the body, blisters on blisters!"

I do around 25-35 a week. But I also do 6 hours commuting on my bike 3 days a week

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over a year ago


"I'm running a trail race for the first time tomorrow

Was offered a swap place this morning at work

Woohoo!

I only went and came in third

Well done

I've got Silverstone half tomorrow, hoping for a PB but don't think I'm fresh enough as it's I'm the middle of marathon training. Hoping I'll get close to it though

Should be a good run, just think of it as part of your training programme

We've got the Oulton Park Asics 1/2 marathon and 10k up here, great to run on a race circuit "

I;ve heard lots of mixed reviews on Silverstone but of nothing else it will be a different experience running on a race track!

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

ive done a couple of marathons and loads of halfs, 10k's etc. When preparing for London a few years back I had a few niggles here and there, nothing major but Iirritable nontheless. Best advice I got from a man who operates his own running company organising trips, accomodation etc and with over 100 marathons to his name. He said 2 speed sessions per week lasting no more than 45mins and 1 long run.....give ur body plenty of rest and do low impact cardio such as swimming, cross trainer etc. He couldn't stress enough that high mileage is the most common reason for injury. To be a runner u don't always have to run was his mantra...lol!! Ur body will normally always tell you if its tired, sore, etc. Best of luck with ur marathon OP.

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

Running thread?

I'll get a needle.

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

Did Silverstone on Sunday, the dullest most uninspiring course I have ever ran. Had targeted a PB (1.48) and was on track for it at 9 miles but died a million deaths in the last few miles and clocked 1.52. Was quite disappointed on the day but got the results yesterday and had scraped into the first 2000 finishers (out of 6700) and in the first 250 for my age cat so was clearly a better run than I initially thought! Looking at the winners times it was a mistake to think it was a PB course and target it but you live and learn.

Got a trail half this Sunday that I'll do at marathon pace and then tag 5 miles on to it and a 22 miler the weekend after. And then it's time to taper!

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By *outhernchappieMan
over a year ago

brighton


"ive done a couple of marathons and loads of halfs, 10k's etc. When preparing for London a few years back I had a few niggles here and there, nothing major but Iirritable nontheless. Best advice I got from a man who operates his own running company organising trips, accomodation etc and with over 100 marathons to his name. He said 2 speed sessions per week lasting no more than 45mins and 1 long run.....give ur body plenty of rest and do low impact cardio such as swimming, cross trainer etc. He couldn't stress enough that high mileage is the most common reason for injury. To be a runner u don't always have to run was his mantra...lol!! Ur body will normally always tell you if its tired, sore, etc. Best of luck with ur marathon OP. "

Sound advice...thank you

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By *outhernchappieMan
over a year ago

brighton


"Did Silverstone on Sunday, the dullest most uninspiring course I have ever ran. Had targeted a PB (1.48) and was on track for it at 9 miles but died a million deaths in the last few miles and clocked 1.52. Was quite disappointed on the day but got the results yesterday and had scraped into the first 2000 finishers (out of 6700) and in the first 250 for my age cat so was clearly a better run than I initially thought! Looking at the winners times it was a mistake to think it was a PB course and target it but you live and learn.

Got a trail half this Sunday that I'll do at marathon pace and then tag 5 miles on to it and a 22 miler the weekend after. And then it's time to taper!"

Well done on run...I've ran it twice. ..no atmosphere and all you hear is other people's feet...which drained me....well done though as another training run ticked off towards big day

I tried to run 16 at weekend...could only manage 12...crossed off as a 'bad run day'

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


"Did Silverstone on Sunday, the dullest most uninspiring course I have ever ran. Had targeted a PB (1.48) and was on track for it at 9 miles but died a million deaths in the last few miles and clocked 1.52. Was quite disappointed on the day but got the results yesterday and had scraped into the first 2000 finishers (out of 6700) and in the first 250 for my age cat so was clearly a better run than I initially thought! Looking at the winners times it was a mistake to think it was a PB course and target it but you live and learn.

Got a trail half this Sunday that I'll do at marathon pace and then tag 5 miles on to it and a 22 miler the weekend after. And then it's time to taper!

Well done on run...I've ran it twice. ..no atmosphere and all you hear is other people's feet...which drained me....well done though as another training run ticked off towards big day

I tried to run 16 at weekend...could only manage 12...crossed off as a 'bad run day'"

Thanks I only did it because my girlfriend got a free place with the charity she's doing VLM with. As you say absolutely no atmosphere and the scenary is even worse! To be honest if I'd got a PB I'd have been buzzing, the shit or bust approach was always high risk though!

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Helped out at a couple of local races over the weekend, so l didn't even ParkRun

Club run earlier in week

Just been out, for a local 5mile XC, still very muddy out there (with still a few overflowing ponds)

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

Local half yesterday, ran the first 8 or 9 miles with the 2 hour pacer before pushing on and finishing in 1.57. After last week's Silverstone debacle need to know I could run at marathon pace and still be fresh at the end. And them did another 6 miles on the evening at marathon pace. 4 weeks to go and looking forward to the taper starting as am.pretty much wrecked!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Did some fartlek intervals on Monday last week, smashed my parkrun pb by over a minute on Saturday.....boom

Still need to find time to do another long run. Want to get to at least 10 miles before my half at the end of next month

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

Knocked off 17 km in 1 hr 30 mins yesterday. So I'm well on target for my 1hr45min target in the half marathon

(Long run is slower paced than race pace )

Just got to keep myself injury free and the mileage up for the next 6 weeks

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

I just did a 30 minute run.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"I just did a 30 minute run. "

Well done X

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

Me and a friend did a week of One Punch Man workout last week... Wouldn't recommend... It was just for the banter.

One way to spend my unemployed month I suppose.

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


"I just did a 30 minute run. "

Well done That's pretty rapid progress from when you first posted

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

Going to read this thread properly later but good idea. I'm trying to get back into running to supplement my gym routine

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By *outhernchappieMan
over a year ago

brighton

Did a 17 mile run Sunday in costume...was in bits....just done a very tiring 6 miler on very tired legs....

Need this marathon over and done with!

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


"Did a 17 mile run Sunday in costume...was in bits....just done a very tiring 6 miler on very tired legs....

Need this marathon over and done with! "

Great effort are you running the marathon in costume? I debated it for a good donation offer but I couldn't do it I don't think!

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

22 miles done yesterday, 50 ran in the last 6 days - bring on the taper!

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

Nice and easy 8km this morning, long run (19km) tomorrow and a week of sprint work ahead.

That race day deadline is sneaking up on me

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By *UNCHBOX OP   Man
over a year ago

folkestone


"22 miles done yesterday, 50 ran in the last 6 days - bring on the taper! "

Nice one. I put my long run off until tomorrow - still recovering from the 20 miler i did last sunday. I'm still thinking about if to do 20 or 22 miles. I might do 12 at nice easy pace, and then 10 at Marathon pace. Just worried 22 miles is too long for a first time marathoner.

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over a year ago


"22 miles done yesterday, 50 ran in the last 6 days - bring on the taper!

Nice one. I put my long run off until tomorrow - still recovering from the 20 miler i did last sunday. I'm still thinking about if to do 20 or 22 miles. I might do 12 at nice easy pace, and then 10 at Marathon pace. Just worried 22 miles is too long for a first time marathoner. "

Can't be too long for a marathon !

You'll have another four miles to go on the day

You've got to let your body used to doing that distance, but also sufficient time to recover in between

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By *UNCHBOX OP   Man
over a year ago

folkestone


"22 miles done yesterday, 50 ran in the last 6 days - bring on the taper!

Nice one. I put my long run off until tomorrow - still recovering from the 20 miler i did last sunday. I'm still thinking about if to do 20 or 22 miles. I might do 12 at nice easy pace, and then 10 at Marathon pace. Just worried 22 miles is too long for a first time marathoner.

Can't be too long for a marathon !

You'll have another four miles to go on the day

You've got to let your body used to doing that distance, but also sufficient time to recover in between "

I might go for time on my legs instead of trying to do 22 miles. If i get 3hrs on my feet, then i should be ok.

I've often had to run on the day before on my long runs, so really I've often got 6-8 miles in my legs from the previous day. I ran a 20 mile race having done 8 mile interval run the day before, and you can't recover from that in 1 day, so towards the end of the race, the tireness i felt would have been equivalent to close to the end of the marathon.

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

personally I think that 22 miles is too long, the main reason i did it was because I fell apart so badly in my last marathon that psychologically I needed it.

My girlfriends club do a run in the lead up to VLM, the marathon runners do the whole route and others tag on for different sections. It was great fun, 4 of us did the whole run but there were around 30-40 out. Great fun

For Bournemouth later in the year I won't do more than 16 or 18 and will focus on cumulative miles rather than the length of individual runs

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