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  • mascott514
    mascott514 Posts: 336 Forumite
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    first run of 2013 on its way.
    got a bit of christmas pud to heave round

    see you in 10 km!
    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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    I did couple of miles New Yrs day morning. Felt good and I do feel quite motivated. Gonna do about 4.5 miles tonight. Have a good run, hope you burn off some pud!
  • mascott514
    mascott514 Posts: 336 Forumite
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    Nice opener.

    58.58. 10 km

    Felt good

    Good luck poodlelegal, glad you are feeling up for it.

    Any other New Year running converts??
    Sealed Pot Challenge 2013: No 1898

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

    Run 2013 VLM in PB: -4:28.26
  • Anitalouisa
    Anitalouisa Posts: 20 Forumite
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    An on-off runner here (currently off! :( ) but thought i'd just mention a great FREE club that I was introduced to by my OH's mother - Parkrun. 5K timed races in locations all around the UK. Usually start 0900 on Saturday mornings and they're great fun.

    Did I mention it's free? :p
    04/02/2013
    Barclaycard: £2525.35
    Santander: £0.00
    Amazon Mastercard: £0.00
    Capital One: £0.00
  • WelshWoofer
    WelshWoofer Posts: 5,076 Forumite
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    I'll be followng you too!
    I taught myself to "run" 5K in the summer with the Couch to 5K plan and have kept it up - sometimes more than others - but have got back into it over the Xmas hols. I even managed a 5k trot on Xmas Day!
    I have my first 10k on the first weekend in March and need to now up the distance from my just about manageable 5k to 10k over the next 2 months:eek:
    I have another one in May so it will be interesting to see whether there's any improvement :p

    I'm going to try to add about 0.5km on to my route every week and go 3 times a week - do the "proper" runners think this will be enough?
    Any advice is gratefully received!
  • mascott514
    mascott514 Posts: 336 Forumite
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    Welcome Anitalouisa

    Park runs are great. I used to do the Wimbledon one from time to time.

    Could be good for those thinking of their first races due to its friendly, all inclusive atmosphere.
    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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    Hi Welsh woofer

    Have a look at the posts above re park runs as they are great training

    Your 10 k plans look spot on. Nice sensible increases.
    Sealed Pot Challenge 2013: No 1898

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

    Run 2013 VLM in PB: -4:28.26
  • WelshWoofer
    WelshWoofer Posts: 5,076 Forumite
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    Thank you Mascott!

    Just staggered around a 6km run - not fast at all but I kept going all of the way and am secretly quite proud of myself :)
  • mascott514
    mascott514 Posts: 336 Forumite
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    Good on you. Good feeling isn't it once you get home.

    Tomorrow for me.

    10km again
    Sealed Pot Challenge 2013: No 1898

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

    Run 2013 VLM in PB: -4:28.26
  • WelshWoofer
    WelshWoofer Posts: 5,076 Forumite
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    Did a 5k this morning, was going to be longer but I just wasn't feeling it today. I suppose sometimes you're just not in the mood?
    Finished it though and feel better for it now.
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