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  • bakerslad
    bakerslad Posts: 33 Forumite
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    great posts
    love running and always out round kent
    also free running club at bluewater nike store every tuesday always fun
    always clears my head
    happy running
    any nike + users
  • mascott514
    mascott514 Posts: 336 Forumite
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    Hi Bakerslad.

    I am thinking of joining my local running club. Just to get that bit of expert help
    Sealed Pot Challenge 2013: No 1898

    Target 2013... Half Marathon under 2 Hrs:cool:

    Run 2013 VLM in PB: -4:28.26
  • bakerslad
    bakerslad Posts: 33 Forumite
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    medway area if you want to run
    they do help also great motivator
  • leictina
    leictina Posts: 297 Forumite
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    edited 10 December 2012 at 11:05PM
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    mascott514 wrote: »
    Welcome Leictina


    You should have loads of time to get fit for a race for life.
    Start slow and build up very little amounts each week. About 10% max per week increase in distance max.

    Thanks for the welcome - i think i will start with laps around my "block" then extend it to include the nearby park/s depending on which way i turn when i leave the house......my local race for life is normally held in June (i think....) if i aim for the 5k i need to increase my distance by just under 0.25km for 22 weeks (between 1st Jan to end of May) or the 10km @ an increase of 0.5km per week......

    i think i will start off aiming at the 10km and then re-evaulate after a couple of months.......

    looking forward to sharing my progress with you all
    LBM @ 01.01.12 TOTAL DEBT = £13301.77. LH number 320
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  • mascott514
    mascott514 Posts: 336 Forumite
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    10 km is very do-able. You have plenty of time.
    Sealed Pot Challenge 2013: No 1898

    Target 2013... Half Marathon under 2 Hrs:cool:

    Run 2013 VLM in PB: -4:28.26
  • mascott514
    mascott514 Posts: 336 Forumite
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    Anyone out today?

    Just thinking of nipping out. 10k again today as I am out on the Xmas drinks tomorrow.

    Not shorts weather today though!

    Come on runners...... it is sunny afterall.....

    You know you want to......:T
    Sealed Pot Challenge 2013: No 1898

    Target 2013... Half Marathon under 2 Hrs:cool:

    Run 2013 VLM in PB: -4:28.26
  • mascott514
    mascott514 Posts: 336 Forumite
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    Ok.
    Change of plan....

    going for a longer run, 15km

    haven't done that kind of distance since Half marathon in October.
    Sealed Pot Challenge 2013: No 1898

    Target 2013... Half Marathon under 2 Hrs:cool:

    Run 2013 VLM in PB: -4:28.26
  • mascott514
    mascott514 Posts: 336 Forumite
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    Just got back

    Estimate because my battery ran out, 14km in about 1.22hr

    Not bad.
    Sealed Pot Challenge 2013: No 1898

    Target 2013... Half Marathon under 2 Hrs:cool:

    Run 2013 VLM in PB: -4:28.26
  • poodlegal
    poodlegal Posts: 152 Forumite
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    Oh boy your doing well Mascott! I still havent been out despite good intentions, it always happens like this, once I stop I just cant get going again :mad: Being a dogwalker does not help as I just dont feel like going out again in the afternoon after walking all morning and lunchtime.:o Evenings/weekends are out as I have 3 kids! Its all excuses though!! :p
    Will kick myself into touch soon, got all xmas stuff sorted and will be getting quieter now so will get back in the habit!
  • mascott514
    mascott514 Posts: 336 Forumite
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    Poodlelegal, thanks....

    It's probably the hardest bit about running, or gyms
    Just getting out there.
    But I really try hard not to focus on it, and to just get that gear on.
    You can always come home if its really tough (you wont!)

    I am thinking of whether a post on page 1 with people's targets might help.....but I really don't want to put people off, as not all of us would have any target, its more about enjoying being out. (I do have a target, but others maybe not!)

    We'll see....
    Sealed Pot Challenge 2013: No 1898

    Target 2013... Half Marathon under 2 Hrs:cool:

    Run 2013 VLM in PB: -4:28.26
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