700 miles in 2024

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IdristheDragon
IdristheDragon
Dec 2023
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IdristheDragon
Talking about running is optional here too 😊
Ding Dong Daisy
Ding Dong Daisy
Dec 2023
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Ding Dong Daisy
Hello and welcome KPO. I like your name - it certainly resonates with me ;-)
Sombrero-ho-ho-ho
Sombrero-ho-ho-ho
Dec 2023
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Sombrero-ho-ho-ho
Oooh new peoples for 2024 :-) Welcome to the nuthouse.

I used to get lots of niggles/minor injuries but the last few years have been really good since I started making myself do a warm up and cool down on EVERY run. Around 5-10 minutes, it's sometimes a real ballache to do (especially if the weather is rubbish) but it makes such a difference. Usually just a walk before training runs, sometimes a mix of walking then jogging lightly. For a parkrun or effort session, I do a few minutes walking, a few minutes jogging, then some butt-kicks, high knees, side to side drills and finally some short strides.

I know this might sound like a real faff but it's so worth it. The one occasion when I cut my warm up (was doing a club run and didn't have much time before the run) I ended up having to stop and stretch as my legs weren't warmed up. Which was a pain!
Sombrero-ho-ho-ho
Sombrero-ho-ho-ho
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Sombrero-ho-ho-ho
Cool downs are generally a half mile walk, again it can be a bit of an inconvenience especially if the weather is rubbish or you're meeting people etc but I stick to it and it helps me. :-)
SarahWoo
SarahWoo
Dec 2023
8:49pm, 30 Dec 2023
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Feeling glum this evening. Haven’t run for months this year because of PF. Have just got to week 4 of C25K because it seemed to be better. It isn’t. My left heel is sore 😕
RRR-CAZmas 🇬🇧
RRR-CAZmas 🇬🇧
Dec 2023
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RRR-CAZmas 🇬🇧
Good advice Som ^

For the 700 thread to make a point but not a rule is to take a picture of a BIN at your 700 mile mark & then change your target to something else so others get to the top.

I always set my target to 700 as this is the best thread once I get to 700 I reset target after a bin picture.

Any questions please fmail rrrcaz :-)
Ding Dong Daisy
Ding Dong Daisy
Dec 2023
9:02pm, 30 Dec 2023
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Boo to sore heels Sarah :-(

Som I completely agree about the warm-up before running. The Garmin plan I'm following always starts every session with a 10 minute brisk walk.
Sombrero-ho-ho-ho
Sombrero-ho-ho-ho
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Sombrero-ho-ho-ho
That's such a shame SWoo :-( I got one of these a long time ago and I still use it occasionally: ebay.co.uk I find it really helps.
Foxy
Foxy
Dec 2023
9:21pm, 30 Dec 2023
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Foxy
I'm in :)
Cheeky’s Father Christmas
Cheeky’s Father Christmas
Dec 2023
9:23pm, 30 Dec 2023
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Cheeky’s Father Christmas
I don’t get PF Som but that sounds like heaven! I might have to treat myself

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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