FabSwingers.com forum: FAB CRAP RUNNERS CLUB - WEEKS FIFTY-ONE AND FIFTY-TWO!

By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

WEEKS FIFTY-ONE AND FIFTY-TWO!!!

MOTTO: We run #LikeAToddlerChasingAPug

Hey lovely Fab Crap Runners!

It's Week Fifty-one!!!

How is everyone doing?

EXPLANATION AND ETHOS:

EVERYONE is welcome in the Fab Crap Runners' Club (the crapper the better).

From 1st January, a bunch of Fabbers began improving their fitness through running. None of them were natural athletes but they did it anyway.

FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS:

"Couch to 5k" (C25K) is a nine-week running programme for absolute beginners, available on various free phone apps (Mrs T used Get Running). But you can join this thread to get fit by any means including walking and cycling - all are welcome. If you're expecting to be utterly crap at it (I mean reeeeeeeeeally bad), you're in the right place. Join the thread, tell us what your aim is and we'll cheer you on each week, just for trying.

FOR MORE EXPERIENCED RUNNERS:

Tell us what you’re up to with your running, your training and your races. Let’s us know your highs and lows. Please cheer on the newbies and give advice if they ask.

FCRC SOCIAL PARKRUN

I am doing a doodle poll to find out where everyone can get to with ease before organising the next social.

https://doodle.com/poll/77nghmke7uwunrwy

Again, it's completely anonymous and you can vote for as many options as you would like.

Hopefully the regions are self-explanatory (Sorry if you think your county should be in a different region!)

I'm in the process of organising locations for parkruns. I'm thinking one a month in the different regions.

The first one will be in Leicestershire on Saturday 19th January 2019. As this is a public forum, I'll confirm exact location by pm. Please complete this doodle poll if you are able to attend.

https://doodle.com/poll/zywk7en2dx6yabmq

AND FINALLY:

Who is working towards a specific goal? Tell us your progress.

And remember to keep running over Christmas!

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

Sorry I'm a day late

Last one for this year as I think it's going to be a bit manic now...

Please remember to let me know if you can attend the social!

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

I keep forgetting to run

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"I keep forgetting to run

You could've run on Saturday with us!

I've decided I need to invest in a hot tub and spend all Friday night in it - apparently my legs like to go faster afterwards

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over a year ago

"I keep forgetting to run

You could've run on Saturday with us!

I've decided I need to invest in a hot tub and spend all Friday night in it - apparently my legs like to go faster afterwards

But it was cold!!

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"I keep forgetting to run

You could've run on Saturday with us!

I've decided I need to invest in a hot tub and spend all Friday night in it - apparently my legs like to go faster afterwards

But it was cold!! "

It wasn't that bad

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over a year ago

"I keep forgetting to run

You could've run on Saturday with us!

I've decided I need to invest in a hot tub and spend all Friday night in it - apparently my legs like to go faster afterwards

But it was cold!!

It wasn't that bad

Ok, and I was tired. I hadn't spent 5 hours in a hot tub relaxing my legs!

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over a year ago

Bookmarking

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By *arryJones1975Man
over a year ago

ely

I won't make the next social. I am already booked up all day that day.

Chest light is charged and ready to use.

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

Bookmarking

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"I keep forgetting to run

You could've run on Saturday with us!

I've decided I need to invest in a hot tub and spend all Friday night in it - apparently my legs like to go faster afterwards

But it was cold!!

It wasn't that bad

Ok, and I was tired. I hadn't spent 5 hours in a hot tub relaxing my legs!

I like hot tubs

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Bookmarking

For a good reason?

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"I won't make the next social. I am already booked up all day that day.

Chest light is charged and ready to use."

Oh no! That's not good.

Are you fit enough to use it though?

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Bookmarking

Not another one!

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over a year ago

"I keep forgetting to run

You could've run on Saturday with us!

I've decided I need to invest in a hot tub and spend all Friday night in it - apparently my legs like to go faster afterwards

But it was cold!!

It wasn't that bad

Ok, and I was tired. I hadn't spent 5 hours in a hot tub relaxing my legs!

I like hot tubs

I noticed

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

3.75 miles of intervals done tonight. In the rain. And puddles.

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

"Bookmarking

Not another one!"

Flat out at work seriously affecting my longer runs, managed 4 miles this as only had half an hour free

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

"3.75 miles of intervals done tonight. In the rain. And puddles."

For the 1st in nearly a week I was able to run in the dry

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"3.75 miles of intervals done tonight. In the rain. And puddles.

For the 1st in nearly a week I was able to run in the dry"

I hate running in the rain. Drizzle, I don't mind, but I hate rain.

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

"3.75 miles of intervals done tonight. In the rain. And puddles.

For the 1st in nearly a week I was able to run in the dry

I hate running in the rain. Drizzle, I don't mind, but I hate rain."

I don't mind the rain (living here if you don't run in rain, you won't run much at all!) But it's bitter cold and gale force winds, not pleasurable at all

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By *nsatiable_nymphWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere down south

Bookmarking

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

"Bookmarking

I'm sure you've a very busy woman, say hello to Mr for me and tell him I've been good

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By *nsatiable_nymphWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere down south

"Bookmarking

I'm sure you've a very busy woman, say hello to Mr for me and tell him I've been good

Will do Pinocchio

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

"Bookmarking

I'm sure you've a very busy woman, say hello to Mr for me and tell him I've been good

Will do Pinocchio

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

"Bookmarking

For a good reason?"

I will get out for a run but it's getting chaotic because of this xmas malarkey, mainly drinking, hangovers so far

Food shopping and housework is next then family arriving

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over a year ago

Portsmouth Coastal Marathon this Sunday. In the midst of Maranoia - happy days!!

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By *acavityMan
over a year ago

Redditch

Running over Xmas?

All being well, it will be my 200th parkrun on Xmas day.

Quantity over quality, in my case.

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Bookmarking

For a good reason?

I will get out for a run but it's getting chaotic because of this xmas malarkey, mainly drinking, hangovers so far

Food shopping and housework is next then family arriving

Think of it as "me" time!

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Portsmouth Coastal Marathon this Sunday. In the midst of Maranoia - happy days!!"

I know a few doing that one. Good luck!

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Running over Xmas?

All being well, it will be my 200th parkrun on Xmas day.

Quantity over quality, in my case."

Well done! I'm nearing 200 myself. Only another year til the 250 shirt!

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By *arryJones1975Man
over a year ago

ely

"I won't make the next social. I am already booked up all day that day.

Chest light is charged and ready to use.

Oh no! That's not good.

Are you fit enough to use it though?"

Probably not. Have walked miles since Saturday

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"I won't make the next social. I am already booked up all day that day.

Chest light is charged and ready to use.

Oh no! That's not good.

Are you fit enough to use it though?

Probably not. Have walked miles since Saturday "

Use it walking in the dark?

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over a year ago

"Portsmouth Coastal Marathon this Sunday. In the midst of Maranoia - happy days!!

I know a few doing that one. Good luck!"

Thanks it's my 4th time running it and it's one I love too hate! Girlfriend and one of her clubmates are running it as a relay so it will be a good weekend I hope!

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

8 miles ?? run done

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By *bi HaiveMan
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

Tbh, I'm exhausted and need to lay down for a while from just reading about running

But think I might have a go doing something (after Christmas, obvs!) I'm sure I could incorporate it into the daily animal care somehow

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By *arryJones1975Man
over a year ago

ely

I ran to the chip shop and back yesterday

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

Getting out about twice a week for a run now. A social/parkrun in Derbyshire/South Yorkshire would be good!

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By *nsatiable_nymphWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere down south

Did another parkrun this morning, averaging one a month

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

Can we join? X

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

My running days are done

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By *afadaoMan
over a year ago

Staines

Morning everyone. I’ve not posted on the Crap Runner Club threads before but I really like reading about everyone’s exploits. Running can be incredibly transformative and I definitely get the impression that’s been the case for lots of people on here.

I’m not a crap runner but I’m not a good one either. I don’t have a goal but I run to stay fit, to get my arse of the sofa, to improve my mood and to get some great outdoors into my lungs!

I really struggle with the idea of going for a run though, I never ‘want’ to run. However, on days like today I’m so glad I did it. 5 miles in Windsor Great Park in the glorious sunshine amongst festive dog walkers and fellow runners. A warming cuppa afterwards as the endorphins kicked in and I am most definitely ready for the rest of the day

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By *arryJones1975Man
over a year ago

ely

Arghh. Tried a slow walk / jog / run to the cake stall but my legs felt tight and just couldn't get a rhythm going. 1.2km in 8 minutes 4 seconds. So infuriating.

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By *arryJones1975Man
over a year ago

ely

Am back folks. 5k in exactly 30 minutes.

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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

Morning folks, my first run after injuring myself a couple of weeks ago. Just a gentle 2k with the kids for junior park run but it felt gooooood!

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By *arryJones1975Man
over a year ago

ely

"Morning folks, my first run after injuring myself a couple of weeks ago. Just a gentle 2k with the kids for junior park run but it felt gooooood! "

Great to back even gently running isn't it?

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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

"Morning folks, my first run after injuring myself a couple of weeks ago. Just a gentle 2k with the kids for junior park run but it felt gooooood!

Great to back even gently running isn't it?"

It's amazing!

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Portsmouth Coastal Marathon this Sunday. In the midst of Maranoia - happy days!!

I know a few doing that one. Good luck!

Thanks it's my 4th time running it and it's one I love too hate! Girlfriend and one of her clubmates are running it as a relay so it will be a good weekend I hope!"

How did you get on?

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

" 8 miles ?? run done"

Well done!

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Tbh, I'm exhausted and need to lay down for a while from just reading about running

But think I might have a go doing something (after Christmas, obvs!) I'm sure I could incorporate it into the daily animal care somehow

I've discovered that using a hot tub is beneficial for running. So that means I'm now going to clubs more!

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Getting out about twice a week for a run now. A social/parkrun in Derbyshire/South Yorkshire would be good! "

Maybe March?

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Did another parkrun this morning, averaging one a month

Well done!

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Can we join? X"

Of course, everyone is welcome!

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"My running days are done"

Why is that Mr Finger?

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Morning everyone. I’ve not posted on the Crap Runner Club threads before but I really like reading about everyone’s exploits. Running can be incredibly transformative and I definitely get the impression that’s been the case for lots of people on here.

I’m not a crap runner but I’m not a good one either. I don’t have a goal but I run to stay fit, to get my arse of the sofa, to improve my mood and to get some great outdoors into my lungs!

Well done on your run today. We are an all abilities club here, no one is better than anyone else. If you want to be technical about it, unless you are Mo Farah you're going to fit in to our club!

Hope to see some of your running updates!

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Am back folks. 5k in exactly 30 minutes."

Fantastic

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Morning folks, my first run after injuring myself a couple of weeks ago. Just a gentle 2k with the kids for junior park run but it felt gooooood! "

Well done, how did it feel?

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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago

harrow

No running this week due to a leg injury though managed sexercise last night

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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

"Morning folks, my first run after injuring myself a couple of weeks ago. Just a gentle 2k with the kids for junior park run but it felt gooooood!

Well done, how did it feel?"

Pretty good, no niggling and just felt nice to run again!

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"No running this week due to a leg injury though managed sexercise last night

You managed sexercise but no running?????

Glad to see you have your priorities right

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Morning folks, my first run after injuring myself a couple of weeks ago. Just a gentle 2k with the kids for junior park run but it felt gooooood!

Well done, how did it feel?

Pretty good, no niggling and just felt nice to run again! "

Yay!

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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago

harrow

"No running this week due to a leg injury though managed sexercise last night

You managed sexercise but no running?????

Glad to see you have your priorities right

Hell yes

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over a year ago

"Portsmouth Coastal Marathon this Sunday. In the midst of Maranoia - happy days!!

I know a few doing that one. Good luck!

Thanks it's my 4th time running it and it's one I love too hate! Girlfriend and one of her clubmates are running it as a relay so it will be a good weekend I hope!

How did you get on?"

It was savage. Probably shouldn't have started as yet again I've been fighting a cold so it was a case of getting round. Very muddy and windy buy absolutely loved it. Not sure what my ti e was but think it was around 5.30 which on that course and in that wind I'm more than happy with!

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Portsmouth Coastal Marathon this Sunday. In the midst of Maranoia - happy days!!

I know a few doing that one. Good luck!

Thanks it's my 4th time running it and it's one I love too hate! Girlfriend and one of her clubmates are running it as a relay so it will be a good weekend I hope!

How did you get on?

Well done!

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

" 8 miles ?? run done

Well done!"

Was meant to say santa run!

Thanks xx

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

" 8 miles ?? run done

Well done!

Was meant to say santa run!

Thanks xx"

If that was done in a Santa outfit, a massive well done!

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By *arryJones1975Man
over a year ago

ely

"Tbh, I'm exhausted and need to lay down for a while from just reading about running

But think I might have a go doing something (after Christmas, obvs!) I'm sure I could incorporate it into the daily animal care somehow

I've discovered that using a hot tub is beneficial for running. So that means I'm now going to clubs more!"

Hurrah

x x x

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By *nsatiable_nymphWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere down south

Good morning FCRC,

GPS worked this morning and I ran the same route as last week.....15.1km in 1:28:03!!!! Very happy bunny

I hope you all have a fantastic Christmas x

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Good morning FCRC,

GPS worked this morning and I ran the same route as last week.....15.1km in 1:28:03!!!! Very happy bunny

I hope you all have a fantastic Christmas x"

Well done!

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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago

harrow

Have a great Christmas everyone - be a filthy perverted lot and do everything I would do!!!!!

I may try to get to the gym today but not sure what time open

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

" 8 miles ?? run done

Well done!

Was meant to say santa run!

Thanks xx

If that was done in a Santa outfit, a massive well done!"

Just a santa hat, wore my elf suit to parkrun on Saturday

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By *arryJones1975Man
over a year ago

ely

Who is working out if they can fit in 2 parkruns on new years day

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Who is working out if they can fit in 2 parkruns on new years day

Me.

I'd do two today as well, but no local ones are on

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By *nmgCouple
over a year ago

Liverpool

Trainings going well, but after a heavy week culminating in 3 days back to back long runs my bloody legs are falling off!!!

Merry Christmas runners!

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By *arryJones1975Man
over a year ago

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"Who is working out if they can fit in 2 parkruns on new years day

Me.

I'd do two today as well, but no local ones are on

Boooo. I would have dragged my old dad on one today if it was on lol

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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

"Who is working out if they can fit in 2 parkruns on new years day

Me.

I'd do two today as well, but no local ones are on

That's crap!

Both of my local ones are on I believe but I can't do them!

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Who is working out if they can fit in 2 parkruns on new years day

Me.

I'd do two today as well, but no local ones are on

That's crap!

Both of my local ones are on I believe but I can't do them! "

Most decide to do either Christmas Day or New Years Day. Unfortunately where my parents live the closest one opted for NYD and the next closest is about twenty miles away!

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over a year ago

We did parkrun this morning, our local one (which isn't our regular run) had several hundred in attendance, it was great fun. And we'll do the double on NYD heading to our local run first and then our regular run for 10.30

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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

"We did parkrun this morning, our local one (which isn't our regular run) had several hundred in attendance, it was great fun. And we'll do the double on NYD heading to our local run first and then our regular run for 10.30"

Brilliant!

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

"Who is working out if they can fit in 2 parkruns on new years day

I plan to do two on NYD as there are plenty to choose starting at either 930am or 11am

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

A gentle 4 1/2 miles running home from work tonight. I don't often run the week after a marathon but that's 2 runs since Sunday and my legs feel so much better for it. Another week of recovery runs and then it'll be time to knuckle down for Manchester training

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

Time for the first post-xmas run

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Time for the first post-xmas run

Good luck!

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

Ooo I'm in, was originally going to train for a marathon but that went tits up quite quickly

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Ooo I'm in, was originally going to train for a marathon but that went tits up quite quickly"

Which one?

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

"Ooo I'm in, was originally going to train for a marathon but that went tits up quite quickly

Which one?"

Edinburgh, long story short I've been suffering with depression and anxiety and was going to raise money for a men's mental health charity while at the same time improving my own health and self image

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Ooo I'm in, was originally going to train for a marathon but that went tits up quite quickly

Which one?

That's the end of May - plenty of time to train.

I don't know your running ability at the moment, so apologies if you already know this, but instead of pulling out considering doing a run/walk training program (and run/walk the race).

It will do you some good to get out, exercise is really good for depression/anxiety.

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

I'll certainly try. It's worth a shot

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By *nmgCouple
over a year ago

Liverpool

"Ooo I'm in, was originally going to train for a marathon but that went tits up quite quickly

Which one?

I've done Edinburgh twice. It's a cracking run.... You'll have a great time!

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

"Ooo I'm in, was originally going to train for a marathon but that went tits up quite quickly

Which one?

That's the end of May - plenty of time to train.

I don't know your running ability at the moment, so apologies if you already know this, but instead of pulling out considering doing a run/walk training program (and run/walk the race).

It will do you some good to get out, exercise is really good for depression/anxiety."

I'll second that, even if you can't get fit enough to complete the race, you'll certainly benefit physically and mentally from the training. Take it from someone who knows

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

"Time for the first post-xmas run

Good luck!

Thanks!

4 miles, really enjoyed it. Ran with music for the first time in literally years, think I need to keep on with that while I get back into running for the joy of it.

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Time for the first post-xmas run

Good luck!

Thanks!

4 miles, really enjoyed it. Ran with music for the first time in literally years, think I need to keep on with that while I get back into running for the joy of it."

Get a pair of bone conducting headphones. Music and safety!

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over a year ago

"Time for the first post-xmas run

Good luck!

Thanks!

4 miles, really enjoyed it. Ran with music for the first time in literally years, think I need to keep on with that while I get back into running for the joy of it.

Get a pair of bone conducting headphones. Music and safety!"

Bone

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Time for the first post-xmas run

Good luck!

Thanks!

4 miles, really enjoyed it. Ran with music for the first time in literally years, think I need to keep on with that while I get back into running for the joy of it.

Get a pair of bone conducting headphones. Music and safety!

Bone

*sighs* sorry, forgot which half was posting

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over a year ago

"Time for the first post-xmas run

Good luck!

Thanks!

4 miles, really enjoyed it. Ran with music for the first time in literally years, think I need to keep on with that while I get back into running for the joy of it.

Get a pair of bone conducting headphones. Music and safety!

Bone

*sighs* sorry, forgot which half was posting

And I thought I was unforgettable!

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Time for the first post-xmas run

Good luck!

Thanks!

4 miles, really enjoyed it. Ran with music for the first time in literally years, think I need to keep on with that while I get back into running for the joy of it.

Get a pair of bone conducting headphones. Music and safety!

Bone

*sighs* sorry, forgot which half was posting

And I thought I was unforgettable!

Oh you are

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over a year ago

"Time for the first post-xmas run

Good luck!

Thanks!

4 miles, really enjoyed it. Ran with music for the first time in literally years, think I need to keep on with that while I get back into running for the joy of it.

Get a pair of bone conducting headphones. Music and safety!

Bone

*sighs* sorry, forgot which half was posting

And I thought I was unforgettable!

Oh you are

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Time for the first post-xmas run

Good luck!

Thanks!

4 miles, really enjoyed it. Ran with music for the first time in literally years, think I need to keep on with that while I get back into running for the joy of it.

Get a pair of bone conducting headphones. Music and safety!

Bone

*sighs* sorry, forgot which half was posting

And I thought I was unforgettable!

Oh you are

It's just that the Mrs doesn't have the sense of humour of a child!

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

"Time for the first post-xmas run

Good luck!

Thanks!

4 miles, really enjoyed it. Ran with music for the first time in literally years, think I need to keep on with that while I get back into running for the joy of it.

Get a pair of bone conducting headphones. Music and safety!

Bone

*sighs* sorry, forgot which half was posting

And I thought I was unforgettable!

Oh you are

It's just that the Mrs doesn't have the sense of humour of a child!

After 28 years, she's learned to put up with it!

Although that might explain why she's now trying to palm me off on the lovely ladies of fab....

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Time for the first post-xmas run

Good luck!

Thanks!

4 miles, really enjoyed it. Ran with music for the first time in literally years, think I need to keep on with that while I get back into running for the joy of it.

Get a pair of bone conducting headphones. Music and safety!

Bone

*sighs* sorry, forgot which half was posting

And I thought I was unforgettable!

Oh you are

It's just that the Mrs doesn't have the sense of humour of a child!

After 28 years, she's learned to put up with it!

Although that might explain why she's now trying to palm me off on the lovely ladies of fab...."

The penny finally dropped!

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

"Time for the first post-xmas run

Good luck!

Thanks!

4 miles, really enjoyed it. Ran with music for the first time in literally years, think I need to keep on with that while I get back into running for the joy of it.

Get a pair of bone conducting headphones. Music and safety!

Bone

*sighs* sorry, forgot which half was posting

And I thought I was unforgettable!

Oh you are

It's just that the Mrs doesn't have the sense of humour of a child!

After 28 years, she's learned to put up with it!

Although that might explain why she's now trying to palm me off on the lovely ladies of fab....

The penny finally dropped!

Yes, she's seen the light!

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By *nsatiable_nymphWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere down south

Quite enjoying the parkruns. Got a new PB this morning 26:14

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over a year ago

"Quite enjoying the parkruns. Got a new PB this morning 26:14

Nice one, always a good way to start the weekend!

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Quite enjoying the parkruns. Got a new PB this morning 26:14

Well done!

I stayed in bed, but am planning a double on New Year's Day - if I can get out of bed early enough!

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By *arryJones1975Man
over a year ago

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"Quite enjoying the parkruns. Got a new PB this morning 26:14

Well done!

I stayed in bed, but am planning a double on New Year's Day - if I can get out of bed early enough!"

Snap

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Quite enjoying the parkruns. Got a new PB this morning 26:14

Well done!

I stayed in bed, but am planning a double on New Year's Day - if I can get out of bed early enough!

Snap"

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By *nmgCouple
over a year ago

Liverpool

Finished 2018s running off with a 20 miler. Great run but I'm bloody knackered now!!

Bring on 2019!!!

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Finished 2018s running off with a 20 miler. Great run but I'm bloody knackered now!!

Bring on 2019!!!"

Well done!

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By *nmgCouple
over a year ago

Liverpool

"Finished 2018s running off with a 20 miler. Great run but I'm bloody knackered now!!

Bring on 2019!!!

Well done!"

Thank you...... I'm quietly dieing now!!

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over a year ago

"Finished 2018s running off with a 20 miler. Great run but I'm bloody knackered now!!

Bring on 2019!!!"

Good job!

Rest up, then go again next year

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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

First 'off my feet' injury for sooooo long. Really hurt deep in my calf. so at least 7 days no running...kills me, but walking hurts on the hills at the mo, so running a no no. Daily massage & foam rolling for a couple of hours (I must be irritating to watch TV with..) Compression on most of the day & hope for the best...hate it, just hate it..

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"First 'off my feet' injury for sooooo long. Really hurt deep in my calf. so at least 7 days no running...kills me, but walking hurts on the hills at the mo, so running a no no. Daily massage & foam rolling for a couple of hours (I must be irritating to watch TV with..) Compression on most of the day & hope for the best...hate it, just hate it.."

How long have you been off your feet?

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By *nmgCouple
over a year ago

Liverpool

How long have you been off your feet?"

Hate injuries with a passion. Can be a massive downer....keep your chin up

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

Parkrun tourism this morning as warm up for 8.5 mile multi terrain race with 358m elevation, nearly killed me

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Parkrun tourism this morning as warm up for 8.5 mile multi terrain race with 358m elevation, nearly killed me"

So 11.5 miles in total?

How are you feeling today?

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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

When I say 'off my feet' I mean off my running feet, still able to walk around, although gets painful on distance & uphill, not run since 800m I managed last Monday when I had to stop & hobble home...I never stop....

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"When I say 'off my feet' I mean off my running feet, still able to walk around, although gets painful on distance & uphill, not run since 800m I managed last Monday when I had to stop & hobble home...I never stop...."

I guessed you meant not running rather than bedbound!

Any idea what's caused it?

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

"My running days are done

Why is that Mr Finger?"
i spent 30 years playing rugby my knees and back hate it when i run now

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

"Parkrun tourism this morning as warm up for 8.5 mile multi terrain race with 358m elevation, nearly killed me

So 11.5 miles in total?

How are you feeling today?"

Quads are a little sore and I've got a head cold, none of which are great prep for tomorrow's half marathon!

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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

I did a fell race 3 weeks ago which hurt of course, recovery seemed slow , ran a hilly (Malvern) 10k training run the week after & twinged it then I think... No real reason , maybe just one of those things.

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Parkrun tourism this morning as warm up for 8.5 mile multi terrain race with 358m elevation, nearly killed me

So 11.5 miles in total?

How are you feeling today?

Quads are a little sore and I've got a head cold, none of which are great prep for tomorrow's half marathon!"

Oh no!

Hope you feel better in time for tomorrow.

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"I did a fell race 3 weeks ago which hurt of course, recovery seemed slow , ran a hilly (Malvern) 10k training run the week after & twinged it then I think... No real reason , maybe just one of those things."

I hope you are resting properly then!

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

Half marathon done and dusted, was tough, had nothing left in the legs for the 2nd half but a great way to end the year

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over a year ago

"Half marathon done and dusted, was tough, had nothing left in the legs for the 2nd half but a great way to end the year"

Well done, and the perfect opportunity to rehydrate later!

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

"Half marathon done and dusted, was tough, had nothing left in the legs for the 2nd half but a great way to end the year

Well done, and the perfect opportunity to rehydrate later! "

That's exactly the plan!

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Half marathon done and dusted, was tough, had nothing left in the legs for the 2nd half but a great way to end the year

Well done, and the perfect opportunity to rehydrate later!

That's exactly the plan!"

Well done!

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

New year, new thread!

https://m.fabswingers.com/forum/lounge/837150#top

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