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The Running Blog 2017 v4.0

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

We continue

I will admit I have a bit of a running shoe addiction.

What are we all rocking?

Brooks Transcend 2

Adidas Adizero XT for trails

Skechers GoRun Forza 2 - my newest pair

I've retired my Hoka One One Bondi 4 after buying the Skechers

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

I currently own 5 or 6 pairs of Brooks Adrenaline. Stick to the same make bit different colours

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

So I entered Birmingham marathon yesterday, 20 weeks to get in sub 4 shape, going to be a fun sumner!

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By *issy and GingeCouple
over a year ago

Poole

i normally stick to mizuno

but just swapped some sacony for some decathlon in a lurid fluro yellow, they are great but no cheaper than branded when not in the sale due to being a tad bright.

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By *appyguy17Man
over a year ago

walthamstow

i've started using "hoka speedgoat" when i run in the forest.......best trail shoes ever......

x

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

I discovered training for the 3 peaks I'm a supinator- i run on the outside of my feet so ASICS gel specifically for them stopped my shin splints

Seems it was just a case of learning your body

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

Who's out at a park run tomorrow?

Must remember my barcode this time

Looks as though it's going to be mildly moist though

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


"Who's out at a park run tomorrow?

Must remember my barcode this time

Looks as though it's going to be mildly moist though "

Not sure, supposed to be doin St Albans half on Sunday so may have a lie in tomorrow

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

It's torrential here this morning....

Think I might give pr a miss

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

Since I went for a proper fitting I have always used Brookes. I don't know where they stand as a quality shoe but I haven't had any issues with them.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"It's torrential here this morning....

Think I might give pr a miss "

Fair weather runner! Haha

I'm off to Worcester today although ive got a bit of ankle pain and have a 10k tomorrow. Will see how I go. As long as I do at least a mile today as I'm doing a mile a day challenge.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Two castles and 10k done today in 1:24:35. Not my fastest but since the marathon I've really struggled

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


"Since I went for a proper fitting I have always used Brookes. I don't know where they stand as a quality shoe but I haven't had any issues with them."

I ended up with orthotics to correct overpronation.

Brooks Beast are so stable that I didn't need them. Now I've sorted out my posture I don't need stability shoes but my Brooks Transcend are very comfortable.

Took the Skechers up my favourite hill today. Nice 14 mile trip and I'm still really happy with them.

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold


"Since I went for a proper fitting I have always used Brookes. I don't know where they stand as a quality shoe but I haven't had any issues with them.

I ended up with orthotics to correct overpronation.

Brooks Beast are so stable that I didn't need them. Now I've sorted out my posture I don't need stability shoes but my Brooks Transcend are very comfortable.

Took the Skechers up my favourite hill today. Nice 14 mile trip and I'm still really happy with them."

Brooks are a really good brand

Have worn their GTS and ravenna over the years and love them

I personally avoid Nike like the plague, as I think their build quality is shocking

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

Obviously not a lot of running thing on in this heat

But I'll shortly be heading out for a 10k down to the athletics stadium

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

Same as someone above, been wearing brooks adrenaline in different guises for years, great shoes.

Trail shoes, look no further than salomon & for fell running inov8

All that's irrelevant to me at mo as I rest up from surgery.

Stay hydrated out there people !!

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

I chose the aircon and a 40 minute interval session inbthe gym on Monday. But ventured out for 5 miles last night with a local running club. Even in the shade it was brutal in this heat!

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

I'm starting back running again done my first five mile straight run the other day (7 miles in total) took me an hour, hoping to do a halfy when I'm ready. I'm wearing saucony triumph but they are nearly miled out so need to go my running shop and get fitted again, just need to save

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

Anything under 5 miles I find your ok hydration wise if over I use gels. What does everyone else use?

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


"Since I went for a proper fitting I have always used Brookes. I don't know where they stand as a quality shoe but I haven't had any issues with them.

I ended up with orthotics to correct overpronation.

Brooks Beast are so stable that I didn't need them. Now I've sorted out my posture I don't need stability shoes but my Brooks Transcend are very comfortable.

Took the Skechers up my favourite hill today. Nice 14 mile trip and I'm still really happy with them.

Brooks are a really good brand

Have worn their GTS and ravenna over the years and love them

I personally avoid Nike like the plague, as I think their build quality is shocking "

I agree Nike are poo for road running or trail, imo

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

I'm meant to be running up a fuck off big hill tomorrow but haven't run properly in ages! Struggling to feel the love right now.

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


"Anything under 5 miles I find your ok hydration wise if over I use gels. What does everyone else use?"

Personally just use water on anything up to about 10 miles. Longer than that it would depend on heat amd intensity of the session and how well fuelled I am

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold


"I'm starting back running again done my first five mile straight run the other day (7 miles in total) took me an hour, hoping to do a halfy when I'm ready. I'm wearing saucony triumph but they are nearly miled out so need to go my running shop and get fitted again, just need to save "

If you can make it, pop over to Chester Tri (in Rufus Court).

New owners are taking over sin and there's a big sale of all stock at the mo

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold


"Obviously not a lot of running thing on in this heat

But I'll shortly be heading out for a 10k down to the athletics stadium "

10.38km in 53 minutes

It's brutal out there though

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


"I'm starting back running again done my first five mile straight run the other day (7 miles in total) took me an hour, hoping to do a halfy when I'm ready. I'm wearing saucony triumph but they are nearly miled out so need to go my running shop and get fitted again, just need to save

If you can make it, pop over to Chester Tri (in Rufus Court).

New owners are taking over sin and there's a big sale of all stock at the mo "

I usually go to natterjacks in Liverpool. But I shall look there, thank you x

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


"Anything under 5 miles I find your ok hydration wise if over I use gels. What does everyone else use?

Personally just use water on anything up to about 10 miles. Longer than that it would depend on heat amd intensity of the session and how well fuelled I am"

Yes I agree, I used to only take a gel out if it was humid hot and anything over 10k. Not quite needing them at the min my pb is 10k in 54 min

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold


"I'm starting back running again done my first five mile straight run the other day (7 miles in total) took me an hour, hoping to do a halfy when I'm ready. I'm wearing saucony triumph but they are nearly miled out so need to go my running shop and get fitted again, just need to save

If you can make it, pop over to Chester Tri (in Rufus Court).

New owners are taking over sin and there's a big sale of all stock at the mo

I usually go to natterjacks in Liverpool. But I shall look there, thank you x"

Natters are good, but I love a good bargain

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


"I'm starting back running again done my first five mile straight run the other day (7 miles in total) took me an hour, hoping to do a halfy when I'm ready. I'm wearing saucony triumph but they are nearly miled out so need to go my running shop and get fitted again, just need to save

If you can make it, pop over to Chester Tri (in Rufus Court).

New owners are taking over sin and there's a big sale of all stock at the mo

I usually go to natterjacks in Liverpool. But I shall look there, thank you x

Natters are good, but I love a good bargain "

Yes me too, funny how when I was 20 I'd spend a fortune on heels, now I'd rather spend it on running shoes, God how times change

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

Just back from the club run

Cheeky practice fire the park run on Saturday, and some hill reps

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Well I went up the hill.... Mainly walked it. 1000ft of ascent!

Coming down was a bit more fun until I fell over and hurt my knee. Had a little cry,carried on, fell over again, cried again before sprinting to the finish. Guess what I did at the finish?!

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


"Guess what I did at the finish?! "

Signed up for next year

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"Guess what I did at the finish?!

Signed up for next year

"

Haha I probably my will as it's a local race for charity that my club help organise.

But I cried at the end is the truth of it. Didn't cry at all in the marathon but this damn hill..... :'-(

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold


"Guess what I did at the finish?!

Signed up for next year

Haha I probably my will as it's a local race for charity that my club help organise.

But I cried at the end is the truth of it. Didn't cry at all in the marathon but this damn hill..... :'-("

Sometimes it makes you want to live somewhere flat.... Like the Netherlands

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

Let's resurrect this shall we?

Only so I can mention my 13 mile commute home

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

Been a naughty bit whilst on holiday, and not done any running at all

Going to beast it this week though

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

Good resurrecting, I missed this first time round. Hello all

For the last few years I've been faithful to my various pairs of Newton Gravity. They used to be pretty lightweight, though as I've replaced them and moved to the updated models they seem to be getting chunkier. Always found the best way to avoid strains and injuries, though, is not to change anything unless you're forced to...

Doing the Bristol half in sept. Happy with my 5k times but struggling to work up the energy to start putting in the distance

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

I seem to have a heel made of razor blades!

I've worn a hole in the back of my Skechers. Less than 100 miles and I'm having to fix them

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

Some pink kids ones that were £14.99 from asda. Comfy tho

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold


"I seem to have a heel made of razor blades!

I've worn a hole in the back of my Skechers. Less than 100 miles and I'm having to fix them "

Tbh I've never heard a good word, or seen anyone actually running in skechers

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

I need my mojo back!

Booked a 10k for end of August and so not ready for it! Done hardly anything since the marathon

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


"I need my mojo back!

Booked a 10k for end of August and so not ready for it! Done hardly anything since the marathon "

This happened to me too

Both times I've run a marathon I've stopped running for months afterwards, and never really got back into it in the same way. Such a relief to have a rest afterwards...

But! You can totally do a 10k with a few weeks' training

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

Struggling to get motivsted as well. Love running the local trails, and enjoy once I am out there but seems like hard work at the moment.

Do most runs on my own or with my pooch, so easy to just give a run a miss.

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By *mojeeCouple
over a year ago

Dunfermline

I'm not a great runner but I've used puma dual ignite for my training. Used to get really sore legs and shin splints and my plantar fasxiitis played up all the time. I don't get any of that with these. I really like them and they're down from 70 to 20 in DW sports just to get rid of them. I'm gonna buy about 4 new pairs to stock up. Distance wise I'm up to 10 miles at 9.20 pace and training for the gnr. I'm running for crohns and colitis if anyone is interested in helping me to my 500 target.

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By *mojeeCouple
over a year ago

Dunfermline


"I'm not a great runner but I've used puma dual ignite for my training. Used to get really sore legs and shin splints and my plantar fasxiitis played up all the time. I don't get any of that with these. I really like them and they're down from 70 to 20 in DW sports just to get rid of them. I'm gonna buy about 4 new pairs to stock up. Distance wise I'm up to 10 miles at 9.20 pace and training for the gnr. I'm running for crohns and colitis if anyone is interested in helping me to my 500 target. "

Just thought that isn't a great idea to give away my identity like that lol. .

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

I'd stick with mixing Just Giving and Facebook. Lol

I've a couple of pics of myself after a race, but obscure my number, as it's too easy to track you back to the event, and results and real name

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"Struggling to get motivsted as well. Love running the local trails, and enjoy once I am out there but seems like hard work at the moment.

Do most runs on my own or with my pooch, so easy to just give a run a miss."

Have you thought of joining a running club? I know a few people in Almost Athletes in Cheltenham and it seems like a good club.

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


"Have you thought of joining a running club? I know a few people in Almost Athletes in Cheltenham and it seems like a good club. "

I run with a club from time to time, but doesn't always fit into my schedule - couldn't run with AA, I really do not suit purple

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


"I'm not a great runner but I've used puma dual ignite for my training. Used to get really sore legs and shin splints and my plantar fasxiitis played up all the time. I don't get any of that with these. I really like them and they're down from 70 to 20 in DW sports just to get rid of them. I'm gonna buy about 4 new pairs to stock up. Distance wise I'm up to 10 miles at 9.20 pace and training for the gnr. I'm running for crohns and colitis if anyone is interested in helping me to my 500 target. "

Is GNR this weekend? Anyone else doing it?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"I'm not a great runner but I've used puma dual ignite for my training. Used to get really sore legs and shin splints and my plantar fasxiitis played up all the time. I don't get any of that with these. I really like them and they're down from 70 to 20 in DW sports just to get rid of them. I'm gonna buy about 4 new pairs to stock up. Distance wise I'm up to 10 miles at 9.20 pace and training for the gnr. I'm running for crohns and colitis if anyone is interested in helping me to my 500 target.

Is GNR this weekend? Anyone else doing it?"

But late but good luck!

I'm doing a multi lap marathon I'm a team of 4 today.... So not feeling it!

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

Ran the Metric Marathon at Chester yesterday, and I feel broken

those extra 5k over and above a half marathon seemed to take an age

Never in a million years would I do a full marathon

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


"Ran the Metric Marathon at Chester yesterday, and I feel broken

those extra 5k over and above a half marathon seemed to take an age

Never in a million years would I do a full marathon "

With the right training it can be done. It is a step up - mentally more than physically.

I did Lancaster a few weeks ago and only got as far as 14 miles in training. It was tough in places but I got through it.

Now ultras - they are a ball ache

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By *iss.HoneyWoman
over a year ago

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I've been for a run this evening. First time for a few weeks. Was pushed for time so 1.5 miles in 15 isn't too bad right?

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


"I've been for a run this evening. First time for a few weeks. Was pushed for time so 1.5 miles in 15 isn't too bad right? "

10 minute miles. Just keep adding and try to maintain the pace and parkrun is a piece of piss

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

I've got Birmingham marathon Sunday. There's a degree of inevitably to the taste of lemsip and smell of Vix in taper week!

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold


"Ran the Metric Marathon at Chester yesterday, and I feel broken

those extra 5k over and above a half marathon seemed to take an age

Never in a million years would I do a full marathon

With the right training it can be done. It is a step up - mentally more than physically.

I did Lancaster a few weeks ago and only got as far as 14 miles in training. It was tough in places but I got through it.

Now ultras - they are a ball ache"

Oh I know it's feasible, but I just don't have the time to put the hours of training in

Just at the moment, with tired feet it's 18km too far

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

Nice steady sub 50 minute 10k tonight

Hi vis and headtorches broken out though as its getting dark

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By *iss.HoneyWoman
over a year ago

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2.5 miles this evening.

I did walk a little bit though as I had a phone call

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

So I’ve started again and had my first road run in about 6 weeks. Just building my way up but looking forward to the journey

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Boo! I can't run as got plantar fasciitis

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

How do you start running? Is it just getting out of the front door and putting one foot in front of the other?

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


"How do you start running? Is it just getting out of the front door and putting one foot in front of the other?"

Go onto Runners World website and they have some good starter training programmes

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


"How do you start running? Is it just getting out of the front door and putting one foot in front of the other?"

Pretty much. Look at the couch to 5km training plans, they are brilliant for beginners

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

Thanks guys.

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

4.5 miles this morning as I was awake at 4 and thought I’d do something useful

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

I did the inaugural Birmingham international marathon on Sunday, cracking event and my first experience of a great run organised event. After an injury and illness compromised build up satisfied with sub 5 amd my third fastest marathon n what was a surprisingly tough course

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


"I did the inaugural Birmingham international marathon on Sunday, cracking event and my first experience of a great run organised event. After an injury and illness compromised build up satisfied with sub 5 amd my third fastest marathon n what was a surprisingly tough course"

Excellent - I’m always looking out for race recommendations.

How were the post race goodies?

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


"I did the inaugural Birmingham international marathon on Sunday, cracking event and my first experience of a great run organised event. After an injury and illness compromised build up satisfied with sub 5 amd my third fastest marathon n what was a surprisingly tough course

Excellent - I’m always looking out for race recommendations.

How were the post race goodies?"

No idea! The medal is nice but small, the tech top is decent enough amd I gave my foil blanket to a charity that was collecting them. Amd other than that I've no idea what was in it!!!

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

Feet up and that's my racing fine for the year

It's been a wet and wild weekend, with a cross country race after the morning's park run yesterday, and the Flintshire 10k this morning.

Times were irrelevant because of the weather

At least that's my excuse, and I'm sticking to it

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

It's only been 2 weeks since I was forced on the side lines and it's killing me!

Have a feeling I'm going to have to go back to c25k once this pf has gone

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

Can we please not talk about running shoes where my wife can hear you? It will cost me a fortune!

Mr.R x

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

10 miles this morning of hill and seaside

If you ignore the steelworks and most of the rest of Port Talbot then it’s a lovely place

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

It’s been too long since I’ve run

Ultra training started this morning

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


"It’s been too long since I’ve run

Ultra training started this morning"

Which one are you doing?

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


"It’s been too long since I’ve run

Ultra training started this morning

Which one are you doing?"

Dartmoor Discovery - 34 Miles of hills

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

I need a new pair of running shoes but have not decided what to get yet.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Whoop whoop.... Dr says I should run a bit with my pf as need micro tears for it to heal!

Probably going to have to start back at c25k as it's been so long.

Just waiting for some new trainers to be delivered.

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

My new Brooks arrive today

But I don't want to take them out in this weather

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


"My new Brooks arrive today

But I don't want to take them out in this weather "

That's why I like trail running shoes, they were built to get mucky!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Woohoo my new brooks arrived yesterday. Taking then out at lunchtime to see how my PF copes with a couple of miles.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"Woohoo my new brooks arrived yesterday. Taking then out at lunchtime to see how my PF copes with a couple of miles. "

And how I cope lol

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold


"Woohoo my new brooks arrived yesterday. Taking then out at lunchtime to see how my PF copes with a couple of miles.

And how I cope lol"

I've just got Ravenna 8's, and they provide just the right mix between support and cushioning for my mind over pronation

What have you gone for?

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By *lla_maiWoman
over a year ago

staffordshire

I'll start off by saying running is not something im good at, well thats an understatement to say the least. It'll be more of a fast walk/jog intivals initially.

But any advice as to what would be a good target for a 5km for a complete unfit beginner?

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By *onbons_xxMan
over a year ago

Bolton


"I'll start off by saying running is not something im good at, well thats an understatement to say the least. It'll be more of a fast walk/jog intivals initially.

But any advice as to what would be a good target for a 5km for a complete unfit beginner? "

I'd advise don't look at / focus on the time! try to enjoy it, get some satisfaction from completing it and take it from there. The improvement in tones and things will come after the baseline. I take a zen approach

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By *lla_maiWoman
over a year ago

staffordshire


"I'll start off by saying running is not something im good at, well thats an understatement to say the least. It'll be more of a fast walk/jog intivals initially.

But any advice as to what would be a good target for a 5km for a complete unfit beginner?

I'd advise don't look at / focus on the time! try to enjoy it, get some satisfaction from completing it and take it from there. The improvement in tones and things will come after the baseline. I take a zen approach "

Thankyou. I feel at the minute i need something to work towards. A target something visual. As my motivation isnt always great

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold


"I'll start off by saying running is not something im good at, well thats an understatement to say the least. It'll be more of a fast walk/jog intivals initially.

But any advice as to what would be a good target for a 5km for a complete unfit beginner?

I'd advise don't look at / focus on the time! try to enjoy it, get some satisfaction from completing it and take it from there. The improvement in tones and things will come after the baseline. I take a zen approach

Thankyou. I feel at the minute i need something to work towards. A target something visual. As my motivation isnt always great "

Take park run for example, Which is a 5km benchmark :

5km = 3 miles give or take, and an average walking pace is 3 miles an hour, so you could expect to complete a park run in under an hour.

Improvers will run between 30 and 40 minutes;

A good time is about 25 minutes;

And a quick time is sub 20 minutes

You can take all of that with a pinch of salt, of course

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By *lla_maiWoman
over a year ago

staffordshire


"

Take park run for example, Which is a 5km benchmark :

5km = 3 miles give or take, and an average walking pace is 3 miles an hour, so you could expect to complete a park run in under an hour.

Improvers will run between 30 and 40 minutes;

A good time is about 25 minutes;

And a quick time is sub 20 minutes

You can take all of that with a pinch of salt, of course "

Thankyou. Aiming fot improver times would be a good starting target then and working up slowly from there.

Hopefully at some point itll become more natural and ill get into my stride.

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

Lovely morning for a 10k

It definitely blew the cobwebs away

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

Didn’t want to hijack the C25K thread so I’ll use this to map and monitor my progress.

Started again tonight before I run my first ever ‘race’ later this year. Felt good to be back on the road after a Xmas period packed with some disastrous park runs

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

I’ve been back at it after too many weeks of laziness

Race in June so need to build up the miles

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

Not long back from a night trail run with my group

9.5km up hill and down dale, through woodlands and across muddy fields, great times

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

Almost at the end of week 1 of my new routine and I’m in bits. Missed yesterday so did a double session (gym session and road run) today. 5km tomorrow and then a rest day Sunday

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

Back from my night trail running group

Lovely 11km over the Clwydians under starry skies

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

So I may have entered the Marathon du Medoc. Running red wine and cheese - what could possibly go wrong!

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

Bumped for the fella asking about running

As others have said you have the people doing brilliantly at the C25K thing

And then you have other nutters here

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London


"Bumped for the fella asking about running

As others have said you have the people doing brilliantly at the C25K thing

And then you have other nutters here "

...and the other nutters on the Fab Crap Runners Club threads...

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


"Bumped for the fella asking about running

As others have said you have the people doing brilliantly at the C25K thing

And then you have other nutters here

...and the other nutters on the Fab Crap Runners Club threads..."

Runners everywhere

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

Speedgoats are wkd, i only have two pair of trail shoes cos at times i run in combat boots because i carry heavy packs, something i ve been used to all my life so its nothing special.... I avoid tarmac like the plague ????

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

I have a heel spur so my Skechers are currently having a repair attempted on them

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