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Running Thread 16

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emummy · 26/11/2020 09:12

New thread needed! All runners welcome, whatever your pace or distance.
Cold icy run for me this morning, couple of exciting sliding episodes! Not a fan of the ice...

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Purpleraindeer · 28/01/2021 09:24

Warm here too. And very wet underfoot. My trainers got a lovely wash in some deep puddles! Felt very tired. Rest day tomorrow Smile

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50FootWave · 28/01/2021 09:17

Certainly warmer this morning! Bit of a plod, couldn't quite find a rhythm, but still happy to be out and another 4 miles done.

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emummy · 28/01/2021 09:12

Looks lovely @CalmConfident.
Still frosty here, more snow forecast today but we’ll see. Nice easy run through the countryside today, including giving a wee wave to the highland coos and their adorable calves.

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CalmConfident · 28/01/2021 08:16

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CalmConfident · 28/01/2021 08:15

A rapid change in the weather, was really mild out this morning and all the weekends snow, slush and ice melted away apart from the snowmen lumps

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Amaura · 28/01/2021 07:52

Work overload this week so a couple of short ones. Just taking it as a bonus recovery week.

Got real life physio booked for Monday.

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Annoy · 27/01/2021 20:06

[quote Spudlet]@annoy If it hadn’t have been so cold, I’d have sucked into a cover crop and taken the damn things off. Would have meant removing everything though, so nooooooo 🥶 And if I’d bumped into the gamekeeper I’d never have lived it down Blush[/quote]
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Spudlet · 27/01/2021 19:34

@annoy If it hadn’t have been so cold, I’d have sucked into a cover crop and taken the damn things off. Would have meant removing everything though, so nooooooo 🥶 And if I’d bumped into the gamekeeper I’d never have lived it down Blush

Annoy · 27/01/2021 19:23

I don’t wear underwear @Spudlet 🙈 Just some nice quality Salomon leggings.

Just under 3 miles after work today. So glad the ice/snow has gone! It’s bad enough on the slippy wet limestone around here!

I also did a Pamela Reif abs workout yesterday morning and a hangboard session for climbing strength as the walls aren’t open atm

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Doublethecuddles · 27/01/2021 14:42

3 good runs recently

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Purpleraindeer · 27/01/2021 13:50

Grin @Spudlet! I hope you’ve given your underwear a good talking to and that it has promised to behave better in future!!

Good work @emummy and @PaddingtonPaddington for intervals/progression runs. I had a progression run in my plan yesterday and it was impossible as it was a total ice rink so I mostly slithered around like bambi. In retrospect wearing road shoes and running on quiet country roads was a mistake as it was sheets of ice. Anyway - I did 8miles, pace was ok and I didn’t break an ankle so I’m calling that a win Smile

I also do strength work and HIIT in addition to running as I enjoy it. I’m not sure it really enhances running but it must be good to exercise some different muscles and I’d like to think it helps prevent injury but I know most serious runners would disagree.

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IRun4Me · 27/01/2021 10:38

Really struggling with energy levels but got out for a short one with the dog and felt better for it.
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emummy · 27/01/2021 09:13

I love Runderwear, but also have some generic ones I got from Amazon which have been great. Have a try of the Decathlon ones @Spudlet, as you say, the rest of their stuff is good. Hope you get sorted, it’s no fun when your underwear gangs up on you!

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Spudlet · 27/01/2021 08:48

@PaddingtonPaddington I’ve heard they’re great! Can’t justify spending that much though, unfortunately. I need a cut price version thereof - has anyone tried the Decathlon ones? I like their other kit.

PaddingtonPaddington · 26/01/2021 20:30

@Spudlet you need some runderwear they are fab.

Intervals last night and a progressive run this evening.

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Borisjohnsonshairbrush · 26/01/2021 20:18

Managed a run tonight! 4.5 miles as I had so much to do, the run was compulsory though, there was a birthday in our department (radiology, hence my fear of slippy ice) and we had dominoes!! Had to jog off 3 slices! X 752.2

IRun4Me · 26/01/2021 19:09

I hate it when favourite running clothing turns against you!!!
Short one in the rain
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50FootWave · 26/01/2021 16:39

Thanks, @emummy

@Spudlet that made me laugh, but of course I am very, very sorry!

Spudlet · 26/01/2021 14:28

My favoured running pants have turned on me, they spent the whole of today’s run going to places where no pants should go Blush Consequently I took the shortcut home and will be reassessing my underwear choices before next time. I feel betrayed 😑

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emummy · 26/01/2021 10:35

It’s a pb plan from Women’s Running magazine in November, so it’s a bit of a stretch for me! In the past I’ve used plans from Paula Radcliffe’s book, a Bupa one and some from Runners World online.

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50FootWave · 26/01/2021 10:22

@emummy ooooo, can I ask which plan, please?

I'm like to build up to this.....

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emummy · 26/01/2021 10:19

Intervals for me this morning, nice & frosty here. I wasn’t expecting much, not sleeping too well this week and not feeling too confident but actually it went really well.
I’m starting a half marathon training plan - no idea if there’s going to be a race at the end but never mind!

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50FootWave · 26/01/2021 08:40

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50FootWave · 26/01/2021 08:40

Re strength work, I do v similar to @emummy.

Joe Wicks does a good 10 minutes lower body that I do on non-run days and I add weights. He also does a really good 12 minutes running on the spot/core session, where I swap out the running for arms with weights.

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I also find skipping really keeps me light on my feet and is a great for a quick cardio hit, if that helps, @Borisjohnsonshairbrush? I take it to the park with DS and do 5 x 50 reps for example whilst he's bombing about.

Anyway, a 7km this morn as the sun came up - really noticing the birdsong at the moment, so lovely.

CalmConfident · 26/01/2021 08:39

A slow and steady trot along the gritted roads (I basically follow the buses!) . It was slippy out there

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