Marc
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My mate is too busy so off on my todd.
So now I'm going to look stupid on my own instead of as a pair  
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Marc
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Just been for a run -
7.31km/4.54miles 40min
Most of it was off road and the only road but were to get to the fields and a few stops to cross roads.
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Nic Barnes
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Registered: 5th Apr 04
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Bloody good tbh
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Marc
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I wasn't running fast, just plodding along. Tweaked my lower back muscle so was in a bit of pain throughout too but pushed on 
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Nic Barnes
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anybody use a gps type watch to track things on? i currently use my phone and strava app, but im considering going to a watch so i can play the music on my phone and keep it stored in my pocket instead of having to stop and start it taking gloves off etc. its a commotion.
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Nic Barnes
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and oddly as i open my daily spam from sports direct...
http://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-gps-hrm-watch-765274?colcode=76527490&utm_source=sd-150302&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=150302-uk-3-9-months
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oJNAo
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A few mate's of mine have Garmin watches, I would use one but they come with a hefty price tag
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richardworrall
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Registered: 20th Sep 05
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Had my Garmin Forerunner 205 for about 6 years now. Really handy for pace etc and not too expensive compare to the newer ones
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Nic Barnes
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only thing that puts me off is i would take my phone anyway. but i guess its better to save phone battery in case of emergencies etc.
contemplating currently....
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AndyKent
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Garmin 410 here. I don't run with my phone anymore, too frightened of dropping it
Theres some cheaper garmins available these days, not as expensive as you think
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Nic Barnes
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23:32 5k treadmill so that's a shade quicker I think 2 seconds per mile. Doesn't sound a lot but it's closer to doing it sub 23 min......is what I'm telling myself......
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taylorboosh
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I just signed up to the great north run ffs
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AndyKent
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Great north is ace, you'll enjoy it
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taylorboosh
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I hate running, not even sure why i agreed ffs
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Nic Barnes
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Do it for the achievement
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richardworrall
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the atmosphere is amazing, done it a few times. What distance you running at the minute, if any at all
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taylorboosh
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None lol
I did the tough guy run last year - but its more climbing/crawling than running....
Im doing 3 peaks in april so will probs start trainning after that
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richardworrall
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one thing i cant emphasise enough, make sure your running shoes are correct for you gait. Get yourself to a local running shop who will advise as to whats best and let you try them on their treadmill. Dont just go by looks or name.
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Nic Barnes
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Agreed. I tried loads and the best for me were some under armour which I'd never heard of.
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oJNAo
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Registered: 30th Sep 14
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Won't receive my results till next week but think I managed a 1.5 mile in 8:30 ish minutes after a vigourous warm up and a 1.5 mile jog at 8 min/mile pace
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Pop
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quote:
Originally posted by oJNAo
Won't receive my results till next week but think I managed a 1.5 mile in 8:30 ish minutes after a vigourous warm up and a 1.5 mile jog at 8 min/mile pace
That's good going. My 1 mile PB is 5:21 and I felt like my lungs were going to burst. Maintaining anything under 6 min/mile for more than 1 mile is a real effort.
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Nic Barnes
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Yeah that's really impressive stuff! Nicely done indeed
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oJNAo
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Thanks guys, the thing I've found is that after a while you start to realise it's a mental thing. You might feel like quitting but your body can still go a hell of a lot more!
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Nic Barnes
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see i try and make myself do distances rather than speed. perhaps im not going about it the right way.
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richardworrall
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quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
see i try and make myself do distances rather than speed. perhaps im not going about it the right way.
thats like me, i can plod forever but speed is not my strong point. You'll be good for half's and full marathons 
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