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Thanks for the welcome guys. It adds to my theory that runners do tend to be a very friendly bunch.

Progress is the BEST feeling LadyLance, long may it continue!

Glad you're feeling better Buster

Welcome justgettingstarted I keep meaning to go and do a park run, as there are some lovely scenic ones nearish to me BUT every time I have a free Saturday, the weather is dreadful!

Glad things are going ok maya I agree that it feels like the short runs should get easier, but I always find the first 20 mins the hardest bit anyway, so it doesn't matter if I run for 2 miles or 5 because the first bit is nearly always the toughest!

Hope you all have the same sunshine I do today!

4.4 miles today in 50 mins, pleased as this shows an increase in my speed from this time last month. Just over a month to my half, and I'm worried there's not enough long runs build into my training plan- but I think at this stage I've just got to stick with the system, and I might try to squeeze in at least a 10 mile run before the half!

Rest day tomorrow, long run on Friday, and then maybe a short run at the weekend to make sure I'm on track for 50 miles in April!

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Thanks maya, I made it out! Felt good at time (apart from snot and no breathing situation) but knackered now. Well done on your garage run too!

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Welcome JustGettingStarted.

That sounds awful buster. Hope you are feeling better soon

limesoda I think I'd have to use a new app! You'll get faster and at least you already know you can do it. I think that's half the challenge with running.

2 more 5k runs done on Sunday and tonight. I'm quite proud because I needed to collect my car from the garage after collecting DD1 from brownies this evening. That would usually be my excuse to skip a run but instead I ran to the garage (on main streets where actual people could see me rather than sneaking along the back lanes as usual).

I keep expecting the 5k to get easier but it doesnt. If anything my legs hurt more.

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Welcome limesoda and JustGettingStarted!

Hi! I want to join this thread!

I've been doing parkrun weekly for the past month and I'm working on Bridge to 10k so running 4 days a week.

I look forward to completing the Bridge program so I can start mixing up my runs with different lengths and intensities.

Welcome limesoda! I know exactly how you feel! I used to be a right speedy Rita, and then got injured and spiralled into a weight gain plus injury equals erratic and slow cycle.

I started being able to run again last Oct and slowly but surely I’m seeing some of my ‘good’ times again! It can be done! It’s defjnitely harder now but I’m getting there I also switched apps as some of those targets seemed so old and unattainable-much better!

This thread is lovely and friendly for keeping you going too

No miles from me since last week as I’ve been on the sofa pretty much since then, with the worst cold ever! I actually think it might be flu as I’ve never felt so bad.

Starting to slowly perk up, I’d really like to try run club tonight but will see how it goes...

Well done everyone else!

Welcome limesoda I think looking back over old times/distances is bound to be demoralising, but in a few months you can look back at this week and see the progress you've made!

When I'm trying to get fitter/healthier, I also find it motivating to think in terms of anything is better than nothing i.e. if I get up and run today even if my time is terrible or I don't go very far it's still a million times better than not doing it!

Good luck!

I'm joining in, if thats OK?

I used to run LOADS (three half marathons and a full under my belt) but really put myself off. Am trying to get healthier all round at the minute, so am back in the running game. My nike+ app still has all my 'old' distances and times on it, which makes me want to weep because I am sooooooo slooooooow these days, and have as much intention of covering huge miles as I do of running to the moon.

We shall see.

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Gym session today as the weather was awful here. Just 1.8 miles run at an easy pace as I wanted to do a bit of strengthening work as well.

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Interval session in sunshine & showers! Very muddy in the woods, my black dog looks brown!

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Glad things are going well maya I guess one advantage of living somewhere very hilly is that I have to do some hill work if I want to run outside at all! I'm pretty sure some of the treadmills at my gym have programs that mimic running over hilly terrain- might be worth a try?

Glad you've had some sunny runs emummy and I hope you enjoyed watching the marathon.

2.8 miles in the sun this morning here.

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Gorgeous sunny morning here. Went out later than usual as stayed up to watch commonwealth games marathon last night - a local runner came 3rd! So out in the sun for easy run along old railway. Felt a bit tired, not sleeping well just now, but all done

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Glad the run made you feel better maya! Apparently the brain also releases a cannabis-like chemical after exercise...
Hilly forest run this morning, first one for a while. Started in fog, finished in sunshine.

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I've been feeling really grumpy and a bit tired tonight and really wasn't in the mood for a run. I decided to go out and run a couple of really slow easy miles, which I did, but then I was enjoying it so much I carried on and did a slow 10k. Feel much better now - got to love the endorphins

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Good ideas emummy. I might have to drag DP and the DC out into the dales otherwise. I also went to uni in Edinburgh and lived right on the edge of Arthur's Seat. I really should have checked the route before agreeing to run it . My DB lives in Fife and is used to hills.

I haven't done it maya, I did the half which has no nasty hills! I went to uni in Edinburgh though & know Arthur's Seat well. If you have no hills nearby, could you run up stairs? Or hit the treadmill & turn up the incline? I think you'll find a fair number of people will walk the steep bits on the day

Thanks emummy - have you done it before? It's just the time limit that worries me.

ladylance - as emummy said, the run follows the road around arthur's seat and has quite a climb. I'd love to give it a go before the actual race but it's my DB who lives nearby. I run around York which is pancake flat!

sayhello - that sounds really painful. I hope the shorter distances work for you and you don't have any more itb troubles.

LadyLance it doesn't go right up but follows a road around that does climb a bit. You can do it maya!
Sorry to hear about your itb troubles sayhello, sounds very frustrating. Welcome back though!
Easy paced run tonight, did boot camp this morning so though it would be tough but actually I quite enjoyed it!

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maya Do you actually have to run up Arthur's seat? I think I'd die! Can you practice the route (or some of it?) before the day and reassure yourself? Hopefully someone more experienced will be along soon to help!

Hi all. Not been on here for ages. Haven’t done too much running in March since my HM was cancelled last month but have got going again in April. Mostly on treadmills and shorter distances due to agonising itb issues that no end of rest, orthotics, physio or anti-inflammatory could resolve. Just me I guess. I’m thinking I might stick to 10 and under for now and have spotted one in May I like the look of. 16.7 miles for me so far this month so
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Thanks Ladylance and well done on the 10k!

I'm following a plan for the 10k and I'm hoping the downhills will make up for the slow uphill plods but I'm having nightmares of being chased up Arthurs Seat by the bus. If you fall behind the bus you have to get on (or you can run on grass but get a dnf).

Well done maya Remember if your 10k is hilly there will be some downhills too!

I ran 10k/6.1 miles on the treadmill today, longest distance I've managed so far. It actually got easier as I went along and found my rhythm although the last 15 mins were a killer!

Rest day tomorrow then planning to get some miles in at the weekend.

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Managed another 5k today and another pb - 34:50.

I'm pleased I'm getting a bit faster but every run is still pretty tough and I feel like giving up half way through. I'm not sure whether I should slow down a bit but I have the Edinburgh 10k in May and I'm worried that there is a 90 min course limit. I'd manage that on a flat course but this one looks really hilly so I feel as though I need to get quicker as well as building up the miles. Any advice?

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