2015 Running Thread Part 6

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Thank you standingonlego!

I have looked in to parkrun, there isn't one where I live currently but they are trying to set one up so hopefully that will be available soon.

Where I live seems to be suddenly trying to develop all sorts of running things, I assume there is a running club behind it. We have a new one mile race (which I have unfortunately missed) and a series of 5k races one of which I will be entering.

I appreciate you reply (and username)standingonlego. I read earlier in the thread someone saying to prioritise distance over time which is what I did last time and really enjoyed it. Would get up at 5.30 to have time to run and do yoga before work and felt really well.

Have got into the habit of watching box sets till midnight and then being too tired to get up in the morning, think I need to enjoy one run and I will get my mojo back.

grumpy do not be dishearted, under 30 mins is a HUGE milestone and one many of our parkrunners are seeking to hit.

In my view, running is about YOU and your personal progress and well being. And getting off the sofa :)

What a lovely morning, here to add on parkrun taking us to

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Couch to 5k folk (with or without zombies!) huge congratulations and respect for your determination. Keep going, you are already seeing such fabulous progress ! Come join us at parkrun soon (in RL and on our thread)

It is really motivating to hear all about everyone's runs, you are all so impressive. You give me something to aspire towards.

Congratulations on your race cinnamongreyhound, that is great.

I did my last Zombie Couch to 5k today, the allotted time is 51 minutes and I managed to jog the whole thing! Incredibly slowly and too slow to make the 5k in the time allowed (I got 4.60km according to the app) but at the start of May I couldn't run two minutes so I am pleased.

I didn't think I would be able to do it, literally up to starting I thought I would fail so I didn't tell anyone it was the 5k attempt today.

I now get to move on to Zombie Missions and work on my speed, I am also trying to do some strength exercises as recommended by lovely people on here to help myself improve.

Am very excited to find this thread. I used to cto5k app and had been running 5k about 4-5 times a week up until I had some surgery which laid me low for 4 weeks. Have tried to get back to it but seem to have lost my mojo, I think it might be that I was really chuffed with myself for getting to under 30 mins and then read a thread with someone saying 35 mins was really slow so have convinced myself that I need to speed up. Tried to do this with one of my first return runs and hated it - was not enjoyable at all. And it has now been a week since my last run. Am watching this thread for advice and ideas.

roughly 11 to add to make 1250.76. Hot and sweaty- ended up taking my top off and running in my bra. Pleased with the time though as not too far off my winter time for that route and my hills are getting a lot better.

5 miles from me at my race. Really enjoyed it and so many of my club mates and friends are there which was lovely. My farm in says under 50mins which I'm very pleased with

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New route today through an estate near the next town, nice route, not too hilly , off road through the woods. Nearly stood on a frog! And heard a cuckoo, that was it for wildlife, think I scared the rest off with my heavy breathing!
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Hiya all. Sorry, I've been AWOL again, my knee has been twingeing again and so I've had to ease off a bit and pull it back. Consequently, I've only got 10.5 miles spread over 3 runs to add, since my last appearance . Knee much better now though after a rest and some recovery walk/runs, hurrah .

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A 10k tonight (in preparedness for my 10k race next Sunday) so 6.2 miles from me. Nice to get back out on the roads again!

Good luck to all you racers this weekend!

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I have three miles to add from last night. It was a lovely evening for running and I felt strong and got into a good rhythm. I'm doing a 5k fun run on Sunday, not really what you'd call a 'race' but my first event since before I had DS 6 years ago.

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Good luck with your races Anglaise1, cinnamon, runtothehills and BobblesAndClips. And hello to horsey and shove.

Have a great weekend and happy running everyone.

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Just 2 miles from me tonight did a quick interval run. Although I think my top speed is probably the same as some peoples jog!

Nice to see other new people. I am also overweight bmi of 28 so hoping to get that down a bit. But snacking quite a lot do to breastfeeding lo.

I have till September before 1st 10k so hopefully will get quicker and slimmer. Last 10k I did was in 2013 and 78 mins so would love to get under 70 mins this time.

Good luck to everyone racing this weekend and everyone on training. Sorry about no names. Am on phone app and can't scroll back.

Welcome horsey and shove!

Suzanne good to hear from you and your great additional milage

Anglaise your 2 races sound lovely, good luck for this weekend, and also to cinnamon and bobbles. Lots of action going on!!

emummy Happy Birthday . Saw the Illuminator, seems quite expensive, £40 for some lights and a cup of tea . Our club is getting some discounted places though so may consider! Think I'm used to hill races that cost about £5 to enter and you get tea and home bakes included Have decided to enter the Fare Challenge HM though, have been told doing a HM is a good thing to do shortly after a Marathon so going to put it to the test!

And hello horsey and shove and well done for getting out running. I've only started again a few months ago, and it was hard at first, but am loving it now. You'll soon be going a little bit further and a little bit faster

Thanks for the tips on pacing myself and staying hydrated beforehand familygerms and Anglaise, I'll make extra sure to drink plenty of water over the next couple of days, something I don't always manage.

I've got a garmin that I have set to show my average pace, so hopefully that will keep me in check. It's a flat course, so I should have a chance at a steady pace. Rather than my all over the place pace on a hilly route. It'll be a novelty to do a flat run actually, I'm wondering if it will become more tiring as there will be no nice downhill bits to recover on?

Anyway, just 2.4 from me tonight

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I feel extra drained when it's warm...heart has to work harder to go at the same pace I think
not that it's even all that hot here yet

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Feeling a bit shite think I need a rest day.

Shove what in particular are you struggling with?
It's absolutely fine to start back with the basics, ie walk-run intervals

Thanks Anglaise:o
pita is in the background, I can feel that it will come back if I overdo it but 11ish miles every other day seems to work for me.
I did try smaller more frequent runs (at the same weekly mileage) but that seemed to spark it off again.

Horsey 11:15 pace is just fine, running has a high minimum intensity so even at the slow steady speeds you are still challenging your heart and lungs and using a lot of energy.
Also much safer from an impact/injury point of view:)
if you just keep at it your speed may just naturally drift up as your running style becomes more proficient

Can I join too? I've been ill for the past two years, and unable to get upstairs at times, let alone run. I've lost all of my fitness and I have put on literally half my bodyweight again.

So I'm just starting to ease back into it. And struggling, if I'm honest. It's hard not to compare my pathetic efforts now with where I was before. (Don't get me wrong, I was never a quick runner! It's just I am so much slower now).

Massive props to all those larger ladies who are running. I'm a touch over a normal BMI and it is SO much harder than when I was slimmer. Every time I see someone out who is larger but giving it all the welly they have got, I feel utter respect. It is really, really inspiring.