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Feb 2017
12:01am, 21 Feb 2017
2,730 posts
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Evangel
Back home after a weekend conference/houseparty at Sidmouth (Friday - Sunday) with our "baby boy's" church group. I am never too good at running after a few hours of driving, and my 5 mile run on Saturday afternoon was really hard going for me!
I had the weekly track session at the running club this evening. we did various distances from 400m. to 1000m. It was quite a good session, but I was on the rather slow side of my normal.
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Feb 2017
10:32pm, 21 Feb 2017
7,968 posts
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geordiegirl
It's amazing the effect stuff has on a run be it physical from your driving Ev or mental when the world just gets your brain in a mush. Well done for getting out better than giving in and missing it.
Got out for a 3.5m run this morning before going to my husbands aunties funeral. She was a fiercely independant woman and recent years saw her suffer with her eyesight and then respiratory problems but talking to people today you remember the lady she was. Sad times but a kick up the butt to stop, smell the roses and love for today. Life will go on and you have to make time for things that are important. Funnily work is not that thing yet it's what takes priority.... time for change me thinks.
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Feb 2017
11:01pm, 23 Feb 2017
2,732 posts
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Evangel
GG, at your young age, it's quite reasonable to make work a priority - it's what pays for everything else you do, like running, eating, running, sleeping, running, drinking, running, vets' bills, running, holidays, running etc. Of course you have to get your priorities right, whatever they may be. My eldest son gave me a mug at Christmas, and on it reads, EDUCATION IS IMPORTANT BUT RUNNING IS IMPORTANTER. That says it all!
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Feb 2017
12:16pm, 25 Feb 2017
7,969 posts
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geordiegirl
Thanks Ev, work is a necessary evil but I do need to stop allowing it to be all encompassing as when it stops I need to have a life to fit into. Days are going so quick that we don't seem to turn around and another week has gone by without doing the things that matter - today that is ironing!
Ran to work yesterday got almost a 5min PB on last weeks run!!! Think the bug may have left now and I set off determined to get a fast first mile - tick, even mile 2 was fast for me (9.07 / 9.30) and I got my quicken 5k since using my new garmin.... oh and I may have signed up for my first marathon!!!!
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Feb 2017
3:00pm, 25 Feb 2017
116 posts
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Grast_girl
8.5 miles today at almost 4 minutes faster than my previous best! Also managed 3.6 miles at sub 10m/m pace in the middle.
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Feb 2017
3:26pm, 26 Feb 2017
7,970 posts
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geordiegirl
well done grast_girl thats a great improvement!!
went for a 4.5m run over the fells yesterday, loads of mud and hills - perfect.
Off to Edinburgh tonight for a week's course on the new Data Protection regulations - gosh I have a rock n'roll lifestyle.... running kit is packed though so hoping to add a few more miles to my goal.
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Feb 2017
7:18am, 27 Feb 2017
16 posts
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Dobbie
Goodbye February - after a pretty good January it's been a real slog, the last couple of weeks in particular I've only accumulated 18 miles and despite relatively short distances have had to walk / run and stop for extra stretching. Hoping it's just a blip - going to give myself a week off running now and hope I regain some running mojo...
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Feb 2017
7:47am, 27 Feb 2017
7,971 posts
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geordiegirl
Oh Donnie sorry to hear this. What is the problem (apols if I've missed a post) hope your week off helps and get some Physio support if you need it.
I'm in Edinburgh this week so up and out for a run this morning 2.7 done. At least 2 more to round up then month but 6 will give me an even number for the 2 months... why do I have to have number OCD??
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Feb 2017
8:11am, 27 Feb 2017
1,557 posts
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Nutso Lazytoad!
No running from me for the last week, although Feb is a passable total by my standards. Back at the physio tonight so should be back running tomorrow all being well. The back of my knee being sore for the last week hasn't helped! This is new and not have I see the physio for.
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Feb 2017
8:47am, 27 Feb 2017
1,524 posts
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PenW
Delurking briefly....
Well done everyone and fingers crossed for those that are dealing with injuries/niggles. I hope it clears quickly!
I'm remaining optimistic. I'm still on 5 miles for the year (from New Year's Day!) but have an alternative training plan and am going to be doing rather unconventional training for my half at the end of June (and walking lots of it!). So thankful to have my personal trainer - the support is so helpful!
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