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Post by mcmonkeyplc on Aug 26, 2021 14:44:00 GMT
Thanks! I don't really have a choice but to do hill runs given where I live  |
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Post by Vortex on Aug 26, 2021 19:29:52 GMT
Omfg, ran 9k tonight and my thighs are fucked.
Was at gym on Tues, but should be OK by now, & had a 30min zwift training thing last night, which was tough, but again should be ok.
My legs are going to be destroyed tomorrow.
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Post by Vortex on Aug 26, 2021 20:31:34 GMT
I'm going to use the foam roller soon.
Keep an ear out for my screams of pain.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2021 8:47:50 GMT
I think I heard your screams up here.
It was either that or the cats outside.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2021 8:48:48 GMT
That was Day... 12? I think. Done. Don't feel as fleet footed as I did earlier in the week but still dont feel too bad, although I reeled the last two runs in to 5K each.
Going camping this weekend so I'm taking my running gear, hopefully get runs in both days.
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Post by Nanocrystal on Aug 27, 2021 9:00:29 GMT
Keep it up! Had a decent day 12 myself.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2021 9:27:55 GMT
Don't think I've ever even had 12 days on the trot actually so even this is pretty good. Quite chuffed really.
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Post by Rich on Aug 27, 2021 10:27:11 GMT
Good going wunty! I'm back into it and trying to build up again. Three days in now and have done 5k, 8k and just finished a 10k. Marathon is 12 weeks tomorrow.
Having brilliant weather along a beach front to run on is definitely helping. 😁
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Post by Vortex on Aug 27, 2021 12:07:12 GMT
I think I heard your screams up here. It was either that or the cats outside. The screams *were* kind of high-pitched like an annoyed cat... My legs are still sore today, the five flights up to my floor at work were hard work. I should really be posting in the brave little soldier thread. |
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Post by simple on Aug 27, 2021 16:33:12 GMT
Looks my mission to do a half-marathon before getting my toenail removed and having to take a 6-8 week break has failed.
Went 8 miles again today miles today (1hr 16) but parenting responsibilities and having to return to the office mean between now and the procedure date I have no more free time. Basically the summer holidays has been the worst time for me to try and train in terms of available days.
Pretty happy that I have been going as well as I have since I only got serious around Easter and rarely had more than an hour or so at a time.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2021 8:44:46 GMT
simple That's a shame. When do you get your toenail removed? Maybe just do some light running til then, take the break then start again after?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2021 8:52:48 GMT
Managed my runs over the weekend despite being hungover and having no sleep whilst camping. Went for a good 10k on Sat up and down some mental hills and managed another 5k last night when I go home.
I'm fucked. Should manage a light 5K later though. Think this is my day 15, so after today's I'll be halfway. Whoop.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2021 11:18:20 GMT
I'm updating this mainly to keep a track of my progress so if you'll indulge me a little more...
Day 15 didn't get done until 10.30pm as the wife was working so got the old headlamp out and off I went. Trouble was that I had to go out this morning so as well and I normally like to keep a good 16-24 hours between runs. Bugger it though, it's done although it was a bit trying.
So over halfway at Day 16. I'll keep going. No idea why I'm doing this, but I'll keep going.
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Aug 31, 2021 11:42:34 GMT
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Post by Rich on Aug 31, 2021 11:42:34 GMT
Keep it up wunty!
I love how quickly fitness can return. A week ago I did a 5k and was struggling at the end. Just completed 21k and feel great. I love being on the beach. Being able to finish and jump into the sea was a great feeling! 😎
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2021 11:57:17 GMT
Good going man! You're definitely doing it right if you still feel good after a half marathon distance. I could do with running that distance again but not this month...
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Aug 31, 2021 12:22:14 GMT
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Post by Rich on Aug 31, 2021 12:22:14 GMT
Cheers. Got to keep going and build up. I was very conscious that I wasn't doing enough and that marathon is going to quickly get closer!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2021 13:01:54 GMT
When is it?
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Post by Rich on Aug 31, 2021 13:17:00 GMT
End of November. I'm confident after today that I can get my mileage up comfortably by then. Unfortunately, it will not be running along a flat beach in the sun...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2021 13:45:30 GMT
You're on a good course for it though. What one is it you're doing?
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Aug 31, 2021 14:13:48 GMT
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Post by Rich on Aug 31, 2021 14:13:48 GMT
Mapledurham (Reading area)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2021 14:24:41 GMT
Looks a lovely setting to be fair. Hope it's not too cold being end of November! I'm sure you'll get your distance up comfortably before then. I can't recall and I'm sure others know far more than me but I think so long as you can get it to 20 / 22 miles or so you'll be fine. Think I was about that before my marathon a couple of years back (which I'm in no fit state to do this year but have promised myself next year).
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Aug 31, 2021 14:38:57 GMT
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Post by Rich on Aug 31, 2021 14:38:57 GMT
Yeah, that's the goal and I'm quite confident I can get there now. Once I'm back in the UK I want to run a lap of the course so I can see exactly what it will be like and can plan for hills etc. Looking forward to it now.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2021 8:47:43 GMT
That's a good idea, least you know what you're in for then.
Day 17 ticked off this morning. 7K today. Nice and cool out so quite enjoyed it. Still waiting for these damn shoes to get delivered though, I'm practically running in my bare feet here.
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Post by Nanocrystal on Sept 1, 2021 8:57:28 GMT
Keep it up wunty. You might find you don't want to stop after day 30. I'm still on track and am doing the 100 push ups thing too.
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Post by simple on Sept 1, 2021 9:04:35 GMT
17 days in a row is awesome.
How are your legs holding up?
I’ve just done 5 but back to work tomorrow so probably only two or three opportunities before I’m forced off my feet
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2021 9:28:38 GMT
Keep it up wunty. You might find you don't want to stop after day 30. I'm still on track and am doing the 100 push ups thing too. And here's you saying I was nuts! Hmmm... 100 push ups as well you say? Maybe next month. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2021 9:31:30 GMT
simple Alright if I'm honest. I actually had a decent pace today. Going to do 10K tomorrow morning and see how it is.
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Post by Nanocrystal on Sept 2, 2021 0:00:49 GMT
Day 18 was my least enjoyable run for many months, absolutely hated it right from the start. I think mainly cos I didn't get enough sleep the night before. Still managed a respectable 26:03 though.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2021 9:24:43 GMT
Yeah mine wasn't great either this morning. Was going to do 10K but settled for 7K again. Decent pace again but it was definitely a bit of a push.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2021 11:38:05 GMT
Day 19, 7K. That was an odd one. On one hand I felt utterly fucked, yet I was giving the new trainers a turn seeing as they finally arrived last night, and they were quite... bouncy. So I maintained the same pace as yesterday despite it feeling that I had the legs of a 96 year old.
I felt so bouncy I was going to do longer but I got turned away from part of my usual route by a very nice police lady who informed me that part of the canal was now a crime scene.
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