FabSwingers.com forum: FAB CRAP RUNNERS CLUB 2019

By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

Hello everyone and welcome to WEEK FIVE of the FAB Crap Runners Club (2019 edition).

MOTTO: We run #LikeAToddlerChasingAPug

EXPLANATION AND ETHOS:

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

From 1st January 2018, 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.

AND FINALLY:

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

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

Hello.

Sorry for the lack of support and thread contribution, life got a bit hectic there for a bit.

Anyone running this week, remember to wrap up warm and wear layers! Hopefully it won't snow too badly where you are (or, more importantly, get too icy).

Experienced runners, have you got any winter running tips?

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

I'm doing red January just over 100 miles completed and doing at least 5k a day

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

I can't run on the roads, it destroys my knees. Did 5k on the treadmill in the gym this morning though

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By *eepndarkMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

Great thread

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

My tips for running in the cold is to get decent windproof (and waterproof) clothing. Cold air can suck the life out of you, and make things really uncomfortable.

If you look after your fingers, toes and ears you can concentrate on your jogging/running, instead of feeling miserable.

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

Bookmarking

Not experienced.....I found last year it was my toes that were always cold. But I run in leggings, wicking t-shirt and same type of top with a cagoule for drizzle, I don't see the point in going out if its p*ssing it down. I get warm very quickly and my age helps

I prefer cooler runs than hot ones, I couldn't make it running through the summer last year

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

"Bookmarking

Not experienced.....I found last year it was my toes that were always cold. "

Sealskin socks are good for cold toes.

They are sold as waterproof, which I find they are pretty useless at, but they are really good for keeping your toes warm

They are quite expensive, but I find them great.

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By *lancmangecplCouple
over a year ago

farnborough

Just in reply to the last thread the c25k app I’m using doesn’t specify speeds to run at. I’ve self imposed 6mph or 10kmh as i want to complete the 5k in half an hour.

Typical though completed week 2 on Sunday and now have a cold and feel like crap so probably going to wait a few days as I currently can’t stop sneezing

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

I’ve got involved with a thing with a few mates called manvfat which is a 6 a side football competition but you can’t play if your bmi is under 27.5 and you can’t play if you don’t weigh. You get goals for your team if you lose weight which means it’s really good, I’ve lost 5kg in 2 weeks which is good for me

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

Does 4 miles on a cross trainer count as running ?

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

"Experienced runners, have you got any winter running tips?"

Appropriate kit is the obvious one, particularly for the extremities. I'm not a fan of the dark so do some treadmill sessions to make it less monotonous and also run commute so I don't need to drag myself back out doors once I get home on an evening

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By *dinBiGuyMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Done another 5k on the treadmill today, weirdly can run 5k on treadmill and could probably keep going, stick me outside to run and can’t complete a 5k without a cheeky wee walk in the middle.

I have challenged myself to complete one by the end of February though, I can do this

Any tips on avoiding the pins and needles in my foot which happens around the 25 min mark would be appreciate though.

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By *nsatiable_nymphWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere down south

"Just in reply to the last thread the c25k app I’m using doesn’t specify speeds to run at. I’ve self imposed 6mph or 10kmh as i want to complete the 5k in half an hour.

Typical though completed week 2 on Sunday and now have a cold and feel like crap so probably going to wait a few days as I currently can’t stop sneezing

Rest up and when your not chesty and feeling better, get back out there. Your doing really well

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By *arryJones1975Man
over a year ago

ely

Away with the folks this weekend so still no running

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

Bookmarking

Working towards Belfast marathon in may

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By *nsatiable_nymphWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere down south

Morning FCRC, it's fooking freezing out there!!

As it's -5 here, I decided to change my usual route. Managed 13.7km

Brain wanted to go further, but body wanted warmth!!!!

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Morning FCRC, it's fooking freezing out there!!

As it's -5 here, I decided to change my usual route. Managed 13.7km

Brain wanted to go further, but body wanted warmth!!!!

Well done on getting out!

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

"Morning FCRC, it's fooking freezing out there!!

As it's -5 here, I decided to change my usual route. Managed 13.7km

Brain wanted to go further, but body wanted warmth!!!!

well done! Managed 10km last night when it was minus 1 and that was bad enough!!

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Morning FCRC, it's fooking freezing out there!!

As it's -5 here, I decided to change my usual route. Managed 13.7km

Brain wanted to go further, but body wanted warmth!!!!

well done! Managed 10km last night when it was minus 1 and that was bad enough!!"

Last night was an interval session for me! That was interesting!

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By *eeroybrownMan
over a year ago

aldershot

Last night was an interval session for me! That was interesting!

Intervals are horrible at the best of times

What intervals were you doing?

Ever tried threshold training - great for over 10k distance!

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

I was able to squeeze in a 3 Mike last night, hoping to do a few more this evening

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

"Morning FCRC, it's fooking freezing out there!!

As it's -5 here, I decided to change my usual route. Managed 13.7km

Brain wanted to go further, but body wanted warmth!!!!

well done! Managed 10km last night when it was minus 1 and that was bad enough!!

Last night was an interval session for me! That was interesting!

I do my intervals indoors, find it easier and in this weather warmer!

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

So I entered Amsterdam Marathon today

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

Last night was an interval session for me! That was interesting!

Intervals are horrible at the best of times

What intervals were you doing?

Ever tried threshold training - great for over 10k distance! "

I was doing 6 lots of 5 minutes running as fast as I can go with 2 minutes recovery.

6 mile run for me tonight.

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"So I entered Amsterdam Marathon today

Is it flat?

When is it?

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

"So I entered Amsterdam Marathon today

Is it flat?

When is it?"

Flat and fast is my understanding, that's what has pulled me in so I hope it's the case!

It;s not until October so I;m hoping we donlt have a ridiculously hot sumer like we dd last year

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"So I entered Amsterdam Marathon today

Is it flat?

When is it?

Flat and fast is my understanding, that's what has pulled me in so I hope it's the case!

It;s not until October so I;m hoping we donlt have a ridiculously hot sumer like we dd last year"

Some running friends have just moved there, so I think there was talk of a club visit to do the marathon!

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By *eeroybrownMan
over a year ago

aldershot

Last night was an interval session for me! That was interesting!

Intervals are horrible at the best of times

What intervals were you doing?

Ever tried threshold training - great for over 10k distance!

I was doing 6 lots of 5 minutes running as fast as I can go with 2 minutes recovery.

6 mile run for me tonight."

Try googling Jack Daniels Vdot calculator. He's a famous running coach in the US. The calculator gives you the paces you should be doing for the various workouts.

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By *eeroybrownMan
over a year ago

aldershot

"I was able to squeeze in a 3 Mike last night, hoping to do a few more this evening"

3 Mike? Didn't you get confused with who was who?

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

Last night was an interval session for me! That was interesting!

Intervals are horrible at the best of times

What intervals were you doing?

Ever tried threshold training - great for over 10k distance!

I was doing 6 lots of 5 minutes running as fast as I can go with 2 minutes recovery.

6 mile run for me tonight.

Try googling Jack Daniels Vdot calculator. He's a famous running coach in the US. The calculator gives you the paces you should be doing for the various workouts. "

I don't run to a pace. My watch isn't sophisticated enough.

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

Woohoo go me

just ran the 20 mins straight......walked for a min stretching my legs then continued another 5 mins as it was my downhill stretch

damn thing took me 3 or 4 attempts last year

Would like to say the hills are my killers, don't know if this means much but I start at 166m and run down to 101m, 1st steep incline is up to 120m then back down but a gradual up to 135m, steep down to 101 (my extra at the moment lol) then a walk home back up to 166m

I've not used strava for my pace, just happy that I'm doing it at the moment, my end goal would be 2 laps of my course.

No cold feet today but I used a pair of my walking sox

Yay *happy dances*

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By *r_FaustusMan
over a year ago

Northampton

82km in total for RED January

And a very chilly, slightly snowy 5km this morning to start (Fab?) Feb.

Really impressed by the people who’ve not run before and are keeping going

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By *nsatiable_nymphWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere down south

"Woohoo go me

just ran the 20 mins straight......walked for a min stretching my legs then continued another 5 mins as it was my downhill stretch

damn thing took me 3 or 4 attempts last year

I've not used strava for my pace, just happy that I'm doing it at the moment, my end goal would be 2 laps of my course.

No cold feet today but I used a pair of my walking sox

Yay *happy dances*

Super proud of you right now and I'm going to join you in that *happy dance*

Oh and I see what you mean by hills, they are a little bit bigger then mole hills aren't they?

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

"I was able to squeeze in a 3 Mike last night, hoping to do a few more this evening

3 Mike? Didn't you get confused with who was who?

Fecking predictive text

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

12 miles done this afternoon, started out sunny and ended up snowing

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

"Woohoo go me

just ran the 20 mins straight......walked for a min stretching my legs then continued another 5 mins as it was my downhill stretch

damn thing took me 3 or 4 attempts last year

I've not used strava for my pace, just happy that I'm doing it at the moment, my end goal would be 2 laps of my course.

No cold feet today but I used a pair of my walking sox

Yay *happy dances*

Super proud of you right now and I'm going to join you in that *happy dance*

Oh and I see what you mean by hills, they are a little bit bigger then mole hills aren't they?

Thank you

*dances*

oh and not bad after 4 shifts and finishing this morning. I was going to try in the middle of my shifts but I actually didn't think I'd do it

It's the first hill that kills

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

So, there was a choice of four parkruns for me to attend this morning (three of them with two different running friends, and my local one). All cancelled.

Feck off snow!

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By *oby BestMan
over a year ago

the shires

Well I gave dry January a miss because I have just finished a holiday in Lanzarote- all inclusive so not going to miss out am i - anyway back to Blighty today so need to find someone to start crap running with xx

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

A very cold park run this morning. It probably should have been cancelled so rather than take risks a few of us ran steady amd finished just over 35 minutes.

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By *uit and bootsMan
over a year ago

Manchester

My parkrun was cancelled too, so had a crap run in the gym, but it’s not the same.

Slow, stodgy 10k just now, nap time methinks!

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By *arryJones1975Man
over a year ago

ely

I thought about going running today.

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

My home parkrun was cancelled but thankfully I've another 10 mins away that was still on, really nice running on crispy ice and snow.

A good weeks running for me, over 30miles

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

Managed to find a parkrun not too far away after several local ones were cancelled, and rewarded with a new PB

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

Week 6 day 1, went for a run/walk today and a bit extra on the last bit but this will start getting shorter as I run further before going for a double loop

Met a few dogs on the way and got slavered on by a young newfoundland, had to stand still till the owner had a firm hold

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By *nsatiable_nymphWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere down south

"Week 6 day 1, went for a run/walk today and a bit extra on the last bit but this will start getting shorter as I run further before going for a double loop

Met a few dogs on the way and got slavered on by a young newfoundland, had to stand still till the owner had a firm hold

Excellent!!!

week six already?

See I would have ditched the run and played with the woofie

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

"Week 6 day 1, went for a run/walk today and a bit extra on the last bit but this will start getting shorter as I run further before going for a double loop

Met a few dogs on the way and got slavered on by a young newfoundland, had to stand still till the owner had a firm hold

Excellent!!!

week six already?

See I would have ditched the run and played with the woofie

Ah but the dog had my arm in its mouth, I wasn't going anywhere

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Week 6 day 1, went for a run/walk today and a bit extra on the last bit but this will start getting shorter as I run further before going for a double loop

Met a few dogs on the way and got slavered on by a young newfoundland, had to stand still till the owner had a firm hold

Excellent!!!

week six already?

See I would have ditched the run and played with the woofie

Me too!

Well done on your run!

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

Any FCRC near Leeds?

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By *arkhorse66Man
over a year ago

bristol

I’ve always run but as the years progress done less, with poorer results and never far from injury.

Trying again to get motivated since early December and up to 3 runs per week now covering 20km. Not fast but trying to stay injury free, not really seen any weight loss benefits but it must be good for me. That’s what I’m telling myself anyway!

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

So will everyone still be going out this weekend even with the bad weather? I'm still parkrunning, but might choose a slightly less muddy one

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

Week 6 day 2, 2x10 mins running and a little bit more, this is the last run with any walking

oh poop

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By *acavityMan
over a year ago

Redditch

"So will everyone still be going out this weekend even with the bad weather? I'm still parkrunning, but might choose a slightly less muddy one

parkrunning somewhere very muddy for me. Churchfields. Apparently it's a tough cross country.

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

"So will everyone still be going out this weekend even with the bad weather? I'm still parkrunning, but might choose a slightly less muddy one

Yes will be at my normal one. It will be interesting as the landowner has done quite a bit of work on the surface and with so basic drainage in places sonce last winter so tomorrow wI'll be the first chance to see how effective it. And then it will be off with the trail shoes and on with the road ones for a 10+ mile run home afterwards so glad the forecast is good

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By *adyJayneWoman
over a year ago

Burnleyish (She/They)

Laid in bed listening to the rain and the wind... Hating the idea of parkrun but knowing I'll kick myself if I don't go...

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

I'm incorporating the parkrun into my long run, so 8 miles before, 3 during and 2 after, hating the thought in that weather

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By *arryJones1975Man
over a year ago

ely

I might just might go running today. That's if I can keep off here long enough lol

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

Thought I’d join this thread to keep me motivated.

Just back from a 11k run today, as I’m hoping to do a Marathon in the autumn. I used to run regularly but since my marriage break up I found it difficult to keep motivated. Anyhow hope everyone achieves something this week with your running

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By *nsatiable_nymphWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere down south

"Thought I’d join this thread to keep me motivated.

Welcome

Have you done a marathon before?

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By *nsatiable_nymphWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere down south

Morning FCRC, don't know what's wrong with me lately. Get mentally ready to run, go out, 'can't be arsed' kicks in and well, meh!

I've been like this for over a week now

Managed 18.8km this morning in 1:49:49, could of, should of, gone further!

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By *den-Valley-coupleCouple
over a year ago

Cumbria

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By *den-Valley-coupleCouple
over a year ago

Cumbria

Love a run ... stay warm and safe in the darkness nices bright clothes get yourself down to a local sports shop get a good pair of running shoes try and avoid cheap Nikes or Kilmore because they will only give you injuries...

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By *den-Valley-coupleCouple
over a year ago

Cumbria

"Done another 5k on the treadmill today, weirdly can run 5k on treadmill and could probably keep going, stick me outside to run and can’t complete a 5k without a cheeky wee walk in the middle.

I have challenged myself to complete one by the end of February though, I can do this

Any tips on avoiding the pins and needles in my foot which happens around the 25 min mark would be appreciate though.

You probably start out paces too high when you're outside..

Get Strava or RunKeeper set it to tell you your pace so you don't overexert yourself in the first 10 to 15 minutes

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"So will everyone still be going out this weekend even with the bad weather? I'm still parkrunning, but might choose a slightly less muddy one

parkrunning somewhere very muddy for me. Churchfields. Apparently it's a tough cross country. "

My club did a bit if tourism there in Saturday but I'm avoiding it as I hate cross country lol

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Got to parkrun on Saturday but had no motivation so I just walked it

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

"Morning FCRC, don't know what's wrong with me lately. Get mentally ready to run, go out, 'can't be arsed' kicks in and well, meh!

I've been like this for over a week now

Managed 18.8km this morning in 1:49:49, could of, should of, gone further! "

That's a super run so don't beat yourself up.

Do you have a race or challenge coming up? If not, that can make it hard to keep motivated esp if running alone

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By *nsatiable_nymphWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere down south

"Morning FCRC, don't know what's wrong with me lately. Get mentally ready to run, go out, 'can't be arsed' kicks in and well, meh!

I've been like this for over a week now

Managed 18.8km this morning in 1:49:49, could of, should of, gone further!

That's a super run so don't beat yourself up.

Do you have a race or challenge coming up? If not, that can make it hard to keep motivated esp if running alone"

I've got my first half coming up in May, but recently am struggling to beat or get close to my 22km that I managed last month

Anyone got any big boots to give me a kick up the butt I need?

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By *arryJones1975Man
over a year ago

ely

"Got to parkrun on Saturday but had no motivation so I just walked it "

Just getting there is more than I am managing

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over a year ago

"Morning FCRC, don't know what's wrong with me lately. Get mentally ready to run, go out, 'can't be arsed' kicks in and well, meh!

I've been like this for over a week now

Managed 18.8km this morning in 1:49:49, could of, should of, gone further!

That's a super run so don't beat yourself up.

Do you have a race or challenge coming up? If not, that can make it hard to keep motivated esp if running alone

I've got my first half coming up in May, but recently am struggling to beat or get close to my 22km that I managed last month

Anyone got any big boots to give me a kick up the butt I need?

I've been feeling the same, and have a marathon coming up at the end of April.

To be honest I wouldn't worry too much as for a half you don't need to be doing extra long distances. You have proven you can do 21k, so you have that in the bag.

Get out and put yourself down for a few shorter races over the next couple of months. Gives you a target to go for that is nearer.

Then you'll have some speed in your, rather delicious

, legs and can spend the couple of warmer and sunnier months getting ready for your half.

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By *acavityMan
over a year ago

Redditch

"So will everyone still be going out this weekend even with the bad weather? I'm still parkrunning, but might choose a slightly less muddy one

parkrunning somewhere very muddy for me. Churchfields. Apparently it's a tough cross country.

My club did a bit if tourism there in Saturday but I'm avoiding it as I hate cross country lol"

It's a tough course, but I'm glad I did it. Back to my home run this weekend, fairly flat and on tarmac. Might even run in the week now it's getting lighter in the evenings.

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

"Morning FCRC, don't know what's wrong with me lately. Get mentally ready to run, go out, 'can't be arsed' kicks in and well, meh!

I've been like this for over a week now

Managed 18.8km this morning in 1:49:49, could of, should of, gone further!

That's a super run so don't beat yourself up.

Do you have a race or challenge coming up? If not, that can make it hard to keep motivated esp if running alone

I've got my first half coming up in May, but recently am struggling to beat or get close to my 22km that I managed last month

Anyone got any big boots to give me a kick up the butt I need?

I'll come over and chase you for 22k lol

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By *nsatiable_nymphWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere down south

"Morning FCRC, don't know what's wrong with me lately. Get mentally ready to run, go out, 'can't be arsed' kicks in and well, meh!

I've been like this for over a week now

Managed 18.8km this morning in 1:49:49, could of, should of, gone further!

That's a super run so don't beat yourself up.

Do you have a race or challenge coming up? If not, that can make it hard to keep motivated esp if running alone

I've got my first half coming up in May, but recently am struggling to beat or get close to my 22km that I managed last month

Anyone got any big boots to give me a kick up the butt I need?

I'll come over and chase you for 22k lol"

Deal

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

Evening all, my first time posting after coming across this page!! I’ve been training for 6 months and completed my first half marathon on Sunday

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

"Morning FCRC, don't know what's wrong with me lately. Get mentally ready to run, go out, 'can't be arsed' kicks in and well, meh!

I've been like this for over a week now

Managed 18.8km this morning in 1:49:49, could of, should of, gone further!

That's a super run so don't beat yourself up.

Do you have a race or challenge coming up? If not, that can make it hard to keep motivated esp if running alone

I've got my first half coming up in May, but recently am struggling to beat or get close to my 22km that I managed last month

Anyone got any big boots to give me a kick up the butt I need?

I'll come over and chase you for 22k lol

Deal

Away to look for a flight Lol

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

"Thought I’d join this thread to keep me motivated.

Welcome

Have you done a marathon before? "

Yes done two, Liverpool and London but both a few years ago (2011 and 2013) picked up a minor injury, ankle is painful so doesn’t look like I’ll be running this week

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

"Evening all, my first time posting after coming across this page!! I’ve been training for 6 months and completed my first half marathon on Sunday

Congrats on your first, have you caught the bug and signed up for another already?

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

Sorry for going awol everyone. Hope everyone is ok.

I did a nice (

) 11 mile run on Sunday morning and it was mile reps at the club session tonight.

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

I've had a decent few days. Turned up late to ParkRun satrday, started after the tail walker and despite mud, wind and the congestion of starting last I still made it round in 26 minutes which I'd have been well chuffed with as a flat out effort. Sunday I was marshalling a t a local 10km (which I'd forgotten too enter - doh!) followed by a decent 8 miles that afternoon and just smashed a really tough hour long interval session on the treadmill. Fucked now though!

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By *DFL6828Man
over a year ago

Leicester

Decided to go indoors over the winter from November and run on the treatmill.. Bad move.. Ended up straining both my calfs.. So cut every thing out and stopped running.. About 3 weeks ago I did a 3 or so mile walk and they went again.. Felt like some one had given me a dead leg in both calfs.. So cut every thing out again hit both calfs with deep heat. Saturday just gone I decided to do some non impact on the cross trainer, no reaction.. So today I went out and did a slow 4k. Watched the distance and seeing if I had any reaction.. Got to just over 3.25 and sort of started to feel my left calf.. Finished and sort of feeling a slight twitch in my left calf.. Ovbvisoly stretched off.. And havent had any reaction since.. Going to take it up slightly on Thursday and see if I have a reaction. Hopefully not as I've got a 10 k in 6 weeks.. So fingers crossed...

On the up side I got a place on the Great North run

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By *arryJones1975Man
over a year ago

ely

"Sorry for going awol everyone. Hope everyone is ok.

I did a nice (

) 11 mile run on Sunday morning and it was mile reps at the club session tonight."

Welcome back and well done x x x

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

"Sorry for going awol everyone. Hope everyone is ok.

I did a nice (

) 11 mile run on Sunday morning and it was mile reps at the club session tonight."

Welcome back xx

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By *arryJones1975Man
over a year ago

ely

I bought a running top today. Can't wait to wear it.

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

Well I have a night race today. 10k around a forest at night, what could possibly go wrong? Hopefully make it around injury free

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

I haven’t entered another half marathon yet but I’m keen on doing the Cardiff Bay 10k.

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Well I have a night race today. 10k around a forest at night, what could possibly go wrong? Hopefully make it around injury free

Good luck!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Well I have a night race today. 10k around a forest at night, what could possibly go wrong? Hopefully make it around injury free

Crazy! I did a dirt run up the valley in Evesham a couple of years ago. Managed to slip down a slope and crash into a tree

it was then I realised I hate running on mud and my dreams of a tough mudder were gone!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

No run for me today but getting back in the saddle and start training for ride London with I MUST do this year!

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

I can’t breathe and run! I’ve tried for years, had personal trainers, the lot!

So I concentrate on Zumba and gym work

Sara

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By *arryJones1975Man
over a year ago

ely

"No run for me today but getting back in the saddle and start training for ride London with I MUST do this year! "

You applied yet? Is that the long ride? x x x

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"No run for me today but getting back in the saddle and start training for ride London with I MUST do this year!

You applied yet? Is that the long ride? x x x"

I deferred my entry from last year x

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"No run for me today but getting back in the saddle and start training for ride London with I MUST do this year!

You applied yet? Is that the long ride? x x x

I deferred my entry from last year x "

I know someone who is doing the 100 this year.

Good luck!

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By *arryJones1975Man
over a year ago

ely

"No run for me today but getting back in the saddle and start training for ride London with I MUST do this year!

You applied yet? Is that the long ride? x x x

I deferred my entry from last year x "

So the 100 ride on the Sunday? x x x

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By *arryJones1975Man
over a year ago

ely

26 minutes 50 seconds for just over 5k with a headwind during the uphill section. New top is great.

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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago

harrow

Back to the gym after 1.5montbs off off. 2km in 15

Mins at 4 incline

Not to bad

Weight has kept down which is good

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

Injury just before Christmas took a loooong time to get to a stage where I could run again.

Building up slowly and steadily now to avoid any reoccurring issues.

Slow and steady wins the race

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

"Well I have a night race today. 10k around a forest at night, what could possibly go wrong? Hopefully make it around injury free

How did it go?? I love out of the ordinary races like this

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

So yesterday I set off at park run aiming for faster than 24.30. And was on track for ithe for the first 3km or so but then the wheels fell off in spectacular style!!

my god the last kilometer was tough!!

Today was 11 miles and my legs were as heavy as I expected after over 55 miles in the last 12 days. I am looking forward to a couple of hard earnt rest days now!

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By *oby BestMan
over a year ago

the shires

Just started running again after too long - anyone in the Harrow area want to partner me xxx

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By *alking Disaster OP Woman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

New thread!

https://m.fabswingers.com/forum/lounge/853255#message_18899717

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