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Running goals, motivation and chat 2026 - Part 3!

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BogRollBOGOF · 24/03/2026 19:07

Hello runners!

Continuing on with our general running chit chat...

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tinks3110 · 25/03/2026 05:49

Ooh a new thread!
I have started a new training plan for ultra total warrior in June, it’s at least 24k 🙈
I also have a trail half booked two weeks on Sunday and am now scared to death

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BogRollBOGOF · 25/03/2026 04:18

Goditsmemargaret · 24/03/2026 19:41

Hi!

I wasn't on the old chat but can I join here? I'm signed up for the Amsterdam marathon in October.

I only started running again a few months ago after a five year hiatus (thank you cancer).

We have a fitness race (Hyrox type but with 500m runs) in two weeks so I've been running within my training but haven't done more than 8k as focusing more on strength.

Once that's out of the way it'll be all marathon training.

I am very excited and nervous. I felt like rubbish for years after my cancer treatment and I'm finally getting back to it all.

Hello 👋
That sounds like a great way to build back up into running again.

Sometimes I think Hyrox sounds rather interesting... then I remember burpees and wall balls. Wall balls aren't great for a short arse who can't catch Grin

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Jumbojem · 24/03/2026 21:05

@BogRollBOGOF thanks for the new thread.
Welcome new thread joiners.
@Whataninterestinglookingpotato yes, not a fan of this change in the weather. There I was thinking runs in the cold, wet and dark were over it was all three tonight! Looks promising for the mara for you, are you doing Newport? I have a few friends training for that one.

TheDaffsareOutRunning · 24/03/2026 20:47

Thanks for new thread

Whataninterestinglookingpotato · 24/03/2026 20:26

Thanks for the new thread @BogRollBOGOF

welcome @Goditsmemargaret good to hear you’re back to health and running. Good luck for your hyrox! I keep thinking about one of these, maybe something to look at once my events are out the way. Amsterdam marathon will be amazing.

Welcome to the thread @etchedinstone

Club run for me tonight. Nice 7 miles. I decided to bite the bullet and run in the next pace group up and was pleasantly surprised that I could still talk! So feeling more positive that I’m back to fitness and almost marathon ready!! It was back to the rain and wind tonight though which wasn’t so pleasant. Fingers crossed for dry weather for the rest of the week.

etchedinstone · 24/03/2026 20:01

I’m in

Goditsmemargaret · 24/03/2026 19:41

Hi!

I wasn't on the old chat but can I join here? I'm signed up for the Amsterdam marathon in October.

I only started running again a few months ago after a five year hiatus (thank you cancer).

We have a fitness race (Hyrox type but with 500m runs) in two weeks so I've been running within my training but haven't done more than 8k as focusing more on strength.

Once that's out of the way it'll be all marathon training.

I am very excited and nervous. I felt like rubbish for years after my cancer treatment and I'm finally getting back to it all.

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