Brand new running thread 2018, come and join us!!

Yes I am Nocrying! Dunottar is lovely, not run there but that's one to try. Might wait for the ice to go first! Go for it with the races. Do you want to do a new distance or do you have a favourite? I choose my races by how excited they make me feel!

Are you out Banchory way then emummy? I used to live in Stonehaven but moved away south about 7yrs ago. My favourite run was out to Dunottar along the cliffs, just a fantastic buzz once your up there.

4.5 miles for me this afternoon at 10:10/mile which I was pretty happy with. Currently dithering about wether to try and enter some spring races & if so what distances.

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Coming to join if that's ok. 10 miles so far this January, so new total is 127.6.

Currently doing a nice 6k as my regular route, not sure when / if to take it up a notch yet.

@standingonlego I'll have a nosy, thanks 😁

Waited till 9:30 to go out today & it was still -6! Beautiful sunny day though. Stayed in town as a lot of the trails are coated in ice, had a lovely run.
Welcome all new posters, hope your running goes well. My nearest park run is probably Stonehaven, about 30 min drive away. Don't go often as ds has 08:30 swimming lessons in a Saturday.
Runningoutofcharge, you sound like me! Have given up on chasing times, now I look for races that I will enjoy. A pb is still nice though, if increasingly rare...

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Sorry. Missed that last post.
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Started getting serious with training today - 6 miles early this morning. My knees didn't feel too good by the last mile though so I think I need to see a physio again. In hindsight maybe I should have stuck to just the 5.
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I have shamefully never done my local Parkrun I am going to make more of an effort this year though to run and volunteer! My local is Riddlesdown if anyone runs there?

Taking the tally up to 104.01 after a nice little run yesterday. Up with my in-laws today and very much looking forward to a flat long (ish) run this morning. I live on a hill and I'm sure it's very good for me, but fuck me it never feels as if it gets easier < my face about five minutes in!

bobbiepin we have a dedicated parkrun thread...come join us, lots of folk to talk Home location, course experiences, tourism, volunteering and milestone t-shirt goals.

@bobbiepin my local is Wepre Park, North wales. I’ve done that one , Chester, Southwark today and Rosliston seems far. Where is yours?

@eggofmantumbi I keep looking at the tunnel 10k but I think I’m bottling it!

@Whyareusernamessotricky the Mersey tunnel 10khas a great reputation and good place for a city break!

Would be interesting to know people's regular parkrun, or is that too outing?

Oooh! I’m taking the total up to 100.2 with a parkrun this morning. Touristing at Southwark and despite having to walk 500m because of knee pain, I got a new PB! I’m really happy with that. Wasn’t keen on the course tho. Or the guy with a buggy who caused chaos...

anyways! Rest day tomorrow, although I’ll be walking >5km with the dogs :)

This is my scheule.... so far!!

I'm a rubbish runner but I love running! Not too bothered about getting better at it, just enjoy races and being active. I'm 50 this year!

Great to see both familiar names and new folks on this thread. Just getting my running mojo back after a bad patch with niggly injuries. So a 5k, a parkrun and a mile to report so 7.2 to add to the total for me. Short term goals - get back to sub 30min parkrun by Eastertime.

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Hi everyone, I'm just back from parkrun. I'm almost 11 weeks post baby so still very slow but I'm getting there. Aiming to get my 100 shirt this year if DD allows it but more importantly getting my fitness back. I'm aiming to get a 10km done before she's 6 months old.

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Hello to all the newcomers, great to have lots more people on the thread.

I have a 13 month old, ran loads during maternity leave with him in the buggy and got news pbs at 5k/10k and HM. Just recovering from a knee injury with parkrun to add. Very very steady and knee was sore for last 5 mins of running which is annoying. I was gutted to miss out on all the extra parkrun’s over Christmas and new year.

The return to work and injury have halted my progress but hope to do as much as I can.

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Aargh typo

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Can I join? Ran a half marathon last year (Royal Parks) and never planning to do it again  I (stupidly) did it while suffering from a really terrible cough and exacerbated it into a chest infection which took me out for weeks. Just trying to enjoy my running for the moment - out for a quick fartlek shortly

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Hi folks, can I join in? It'll be nice to talk running with people who like talking about running

I've got no miles to add this year yet, hurt my leg last weekend, but hoping to get out this weekend and see if it's ok.

Nice to meet you all!

Ps anawi, well done and you've done the hardest run already:) you'll be back before you know it. I've got 2 under 3 and so know how you feel!

I absolutely love Bath! Moved here a few years ago and feel so lucky to be here. How's your training going 'sayhitothelittlefella'? I am also scared about the hills blackcat as it's billed as a flat course and I keep encountering suspicious looking hill like sections!! I am really enjoying the challenge though and can do a solid hour but have not attempted more yet. I'm also really conscious of not over training and honouring the rest days completely!
I love running through the two tunnels too and have any of you run any dark ox races? I did a great one in the dark last year. Rest day and so miles to add:) good luck one and all!

Hi everyone, can I join in? I used to run fairly regularly, usually around 5-7km a few times a week, until I was 18wks pregnant with my daughter. She's now 10.5months old. I ran twice in one week in July then nothing until last night. I only went 2.5miles, and I was so slow, but I guess it's a start. I've been wanting to get going again but I'm really struggling for motivation. Back to work on Monday, that will no doubt make things more challenging but I really want to get back to where I was. Add my measly 2.5 ...

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Hi, can I join you again? I've still been running, although a bit intermittently due to various injuries, just got out the habit of posting.
So far have done 15.2 this month including two parkruns on New Years Day! Have actually done 5 parkruns in 9 days as our local one always puts an extra one on on Xmas day and New Years Day and another close by parkrun staggers their start on NYD so that people can do the double! Definitely a good start to the year
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