700 miles in 2024

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Par by the end of today is 531.2
9 Jan
7:32pm, 9 Jan 2024
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ThorntonRunner
Almost thought myself out if a run today due to the near freezing temperature. But after we'd got home from lunch at a local forestry centre (we'd walked the dog there) and I'd harvested the rest of the brussels I put myself in autopilot and got changed without letting myself think about it. 3.7 miles round the reservoir.

Normal thing: after dreading it in anticipation and tolerating it in execution I enjoyed it in reflection!
9 Jan
7:40pm, 9 Jan 2024
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ThorntonRunner
I don't like the cold! Last spring I picked up a Nike therma-fit running jacket at a vastly reduced price (£30 rather than £130ish I think) - presumably end if season stock. I've started using it the last few weeks.
It does help me get over the "it's too cold to run" gremlins.
9 Jan
7:42pm, 9 Jan 2024
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IdristheDragon
I need to wear gloves - my hands are the part of me that get cold - sometimes I will have vest top, skort and gloves 😃
9 Jan
7:51pm, 9 Jan 2024
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ThorntonRunner
One of the things I like about the jacket is that it has large pockets - zips pretty much from waistband to armpit, so I can start wearing gloves and hat, but can store them easily as I warm up
9 Jan
8:06pm, 9 Jan 2024
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The Pin Lady
Club run tonight. Pretty nippy out there.
9 Jan
8:51pm, 9 Jan 2024
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Sombrero
I boxed. It was cold. I survived. I am appalling at press-ups.

The mean git made us go out and run - twice.

LOVED IT!
9 Jan
10:14pm, 9 Jan 2024
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Serendippily
:-) good stuff
Ive given up and cleared my list of blogs as it was making me feel guilty and hopeless. A mild run was definitely the best part of my day
9 Jan
10:18pm, 9 Jan 2024
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Pothunter
lol Dips, I was very close to doing the same but managed (just!) to skim read and whittle the list back down. I did clear the training I’m following without giving thumbs up though (sorry!)

Got a chilly couple of miles done with the dog. He seems to quite enjoy it but sits down every time he sees another dog.
9 Jan
10:26pm, 9 Jan 2024
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Diogenes
It’s alright, Dipps, I’ve not written one since you last commented, so you’ve not missed anything important 😂
10 Jan
6:21am, 10 Jan 2024
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alpenrose
Morning :)

I just about managed to clear my notifications before coming away. It's too much to comment as well mostly and I think that "less is more" mostly. I'm sure I'll be back to square 1 in a few days.

About This Thread

Maintained by Mandymoo
Welcome to the 2024 thread: 700 miles is neither necessary nor sufficient. Join in the chat on the friendliest thread around - all things discussed, sometimes even running.

Training goals: Don’t cry, don’t die. And if you go under or over 700 miles, noone will mind. Tag me @Serendippily to add a target event and we’ll give you a cheer.

700+ Overachievers: well done and please reset your target so everyone gets a spot in the sun heart

On fire October
06/10/24 GEF Safari Series Prime Four 3k - Maltdrinker
13/10/24 Oxford Half - compartmental
13/10/24 Wirral 10k - Autumnleaves
13/10/24 - Oswestry 10k - Cheeky's Dad
20/10/24 Great South Run - Sombrero, Fleecy, Diogenes
20/10/24 York 10 miler - eawoman45
20/10/24 Cabbage Patch 10 - Serendippily, LibdsD, PaulaMc
27/10/24 Beachy Head half - Serendippily
27/10/24 Dublin Marathon - Old Mum

New York November
03/11/24 New York marathon - RRR-Caz
03/11/24 MoRuns 10k - The Pin Lady
24/11/24 Wilmslow Festive 10k - Autumnleaves

Delicious December
01/12/24 Stanwick lakes Santa 10k -Mrs Jigs
8/12/24 - Bolsover 10k - Sombrero

medal 700 Hall of Fame 2024 medal
05/01/24 Metro Aberdeen Proms 3k Winter Series #4 Lip Gloss medal pb
02/02/24 Metro Aberdeen Proms 3k Winter Series #5 - Lip Gloss medal pb
17/02/24 Parkrun - IdristheDragon medal pb
18/02/24 Snake Lane 10 - IdristheDragon medal pb
10/03/24 Inverness Half - IdristheDragon medal pb
23/03/24 Queen of the Suburbs 25k - LindsD medal pb
10/04/24 Community 5K Handicap - Sombrero medal course PB
27/04/24 Run Balmoral 10k - Maltdrinker medal course PB
28/04/24 Dronfield 10K - Sombrero medal course PB
26/05/24 Castle Fraser Canter - MaltDrinker medal pb
12/06/24 TUNNELS AND TRAILS 10K - Sombrero medal SB
21/06/24 Oswestry Park Hall 5k - Cheeky’s dad medal pb
22/06/24 Dunecht Dash 5k - MaltDrinker
22/06/24 parkrun - ageing tractor medal course pb
29/06/24 Round Sheffield Run - Sombrero medal pb
06/07/24 Smalley 5 Bells (5miles) - JenHB medal SB
07/07/24 Cheshire 10 mile - autumnleaves medal 1st age cat
14/07/24 Ilkley Half marathon- northernslowcoach medal WAVA
14/07/24 Chapelton of Elsick 10k - MaltDrinker medal course PB
21/07/24 Helena Tipping Wrexham 10k - Cheeky’s dad medal pb
27/07/24 Clevedon Swimrun - LazyDaisy medal pb
27/07/24 parkrun - LG medal 1st age cat
27/07/24 Alford 10k - MaltDrinker medal pb

1/9/24 Wilne 10k - Sombrero 🥉 club bronze

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