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Is there a general running thread?

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Sirzy · 26/12/2013 18:57

I am pretty new to running (started in Septmember) but have some pretty ambitious targets in 2014 (10k and half marathon) so looking for other runners to advice, kick up the backside and generally chat about all things running.

I have seen a few couch to 5k threads but I didn't get on with that so can't use those threads so thought a thread for all runners whether they are new to it or experienced runners would be good?

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EauRouge · 27/02/2014 09:28

It's hard work, I tell you Grin

ThursdayLast · 27/02/2014 09:26

Well done Eau, getting through all that sitting, you're a real trooper Wink

Happy Birthday mini Eau!

EauRouge · 27/02/2014 09:11

Still following my strict regime of sitting. The good news (and also for OhOne and Cinnamon) is that the weather around these parts at the weekend is meant to be not too windy.

I'm going to try and squeeze in a couple of k on Saturday morning just to stretch my legs a bit, but it's DD2's party that day (she's 3 today!) so I'll be a bit pushed for time. Big pasta dinner planned for Saturday evening.

ThursdayLast · 27/02/2014 09:06

Well done twelve and cinnamon!
I'm not sure if I'm going to get out today but have pilates later so won't feel too guilty!
Meant to go out yesterday when DS napped, but he declined so there went that plan. Tomorrow is grandparent babysitting day so fingers crossed Smile

cinnamongreyhound · 27/02/2014 07:38

Well that was a wet one!!!

TwelveLeggedWalk · 26/02/2014 22:05

Had a few days off then did 4.6 miles in 47 mins, very happy with that!

EauRouge · 26/02/2014 17:11

It's working for me now Hmm I added you as a connection in case you were wondering who it was.

cinnamongreyhound · 26/02/2014 17:06

I have now joined the garmin group but it doesn't open :(

OhOneOhTwoOhThree · 26/02/2014 12:51

I can see the garmin group, but it has been taking several tries each time to get in.

Hope you feel better soon Sirzy Flowers

OhOneOhTwoOhThree · 26/02/2014 12:50

Fishandjam - not sure what we are doing yet for Easter, but if we are around I will join you and run in a MN scarf Smile

EauRouge · 26/02/2014 12:35

I'm up for the Huntingdon race. Will have to double-check dates and then argue with DH about who gets to do the race and who has to look after the DDs.

I can't see the Garmin group at all now, the page just isn't loading properly. I assume this is a glitch and will settle down once they've found all the bugs in their new update.

Sirzy, hope your knee is better soon. Will going to a sports physio help?

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Sirzy · 26/02/2014 11:46

I am hoping a couple of days rest and lots of painkillers will help.

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Fishandjam · 26/02/2014 11:34

Oh no sirzy, that's so frustrating. Is it something that will heal quicklyish or might you be out of action for a while? (Great km time though!)

Please can I advertise a new race - the Mayor of Huntingdon's Charity 5 Mile multi-terrain race. It's on Easter Monday, chip timed etc. There's also a 1.5 mile fun run for anyone who doesn't fancy the full 5 miles. I'm aiming to do it - perhaps while wearing a Mumsnet scarf?

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Sirzy · 26/02/2014 11:08

Just done 1km in 6 min 47 and was really pleased with myself. Slipped around 1.2km and twisted my knee triggering an old injury so just had to hobble home :(

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OhOneOhTwoOhThree · 26/02/2014 00:17

M1tchy - I gatecrashed the garmin group last week.

I too live close to a country park, a river and a nice flat cycle path, so have lots of nice running routes.

I am not very good at warming up, but I do try to remember to stretch afterwards. is a good set of stretches (originally found by Blatherskite).

Good luck with the ballot Amber!

AmberNectarine · 25/02/2014 21:14

Thanks Sirzy - seems ok now. Just got new trainers so maybe it's that.

ThursdayLast · 25/02/2014 20:48

I quite enjoy the getting lost, I am not too bad at judging how long distance/run/time might be. But I mostly run on country back roads, so I can use my GPS to check where I am!
I've really enjoyed getting to know the area via my runs, especially as I've has to start going further.

Fishandjam · 25/02/2014 20:45

I really like checking the OS map and then just setting out Grin. Haven't got lost yet... If I'm not sure of a route I just backtrack, or shortcut across fields.

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Sirzy · 25/02/2014 20:39

Hope your foot is better soon Amber.

Cinnamon - living near a country park sounds great, better than running around housing estates and industrial estates.

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cinnamongreyhound · 25/02/2014 19:53

I'm quite worried about not knowing where I'm going! I live right next to a country park so usually run the marked routes, I know a couple I've done with others from my running club but otherwise I haven't found a website that I can use as it's all in the forest and most paths aren't visible. One of my club mates is very adventurous so I try and go with him and remember where we've been!!

As for warming up I don't! Out of the door/car and running, not great but so far not had any problems.

AmberNectarine · 25/02/2014 18:35

Nothing terribly exciting to report here - did 5k in 32 on the treadmill at lunchtime. Not my fastest but kept getting a weird pain in the sole of my foot so had to walk a couple of times. Strength training tomorrow then 4 miles on Thurs, will revert to the great outdoors, I find the treadmill SO boring.

Entered ballot for Royal Parks half today - hope I get in!!

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Sirzy · 25/02/2014 16:16

Thanks Eau I will have a look now. Now I am going a bit further I want to have a bit more idea before I head out on distances so I don't end up going too far!

The way the town in planned is daft with the footpath network separate to the roads but the maps only seem to show the roads!

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EauRouge · 25/02/2014 15:58

Have you tried Walkjogrun? There are loads of saved routes near me so sometimes I look there for inspiration. If you're thinking of going off-road then your local council might have some info about walking routes. This site uses OS maps and I've used it to plan a few trail routes, but I haven't actually tried them yet.

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Sirzy · 25/02/2014 15:54

trying to plan running routes but struggling because a lot of the routes here are footpaths not by roads so runkeeper doesn't show them so i have to guess. Anyone know any better route planning websites/apps?

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Sirzy · 25/02/2014 14:46

Ye i just tend to start of walking quickly or a bit of jogging. I tend to walk DS to school and back (and 1.5km round trip) then come home get changed and run so thats sort of a warm up anywy.

Need to remember to stretch when I get back in though

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