The January 2016 Running Challenge
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^^Love the first one! Made me LOL.
I got in 8 (that's right, count 'em) miles over my lunch break today. That's what the training plan called for. Thank goodness I work on salary and can extend my lunches past the hour mark without anyone chastising me too much. It was about 35 degrees (F) and foggy--so humid af. Today was supposed to be a pace run, so I was aiming for around 9:30 per mile average.
Thanks to the humidity, it felt like I was breathing water the whole time, and I was sure my time would be slow because of it. However, I managed to push it out (without feeling like I was going to die). Fastest mile was 9:14, slowest was 9:48, and average was 9:25.
Now I really must get back to work...
79.8 of 145.1 miles completed for the month.0 -
moremonica wrote: »@7lenny7 - I started my glucosamine tablets yesterday. I will let you know how it goes in a few weeks.
I am hoping to run for at least a mile tomorrow.
It will be very embarrassing to be in this group and have a 10 mile goal and not make it.
I hope it works well for you. Just remember it takes a while to feel the affects. I'm very curious to see if you see the same improvement I did.0 -
I'm back. I have 10 pages of unread posts and I don't know if I'll get to them but I'll try. I find that when I'm gone for a few days and there's a bunch of catching up to do that I keep putting off getting back on and of course that just makes it harder. Just have to jump back in I guess.
I took a 4 or 5 day break from running to give my calf time to heal (and take my daughter back to college) and I it seems to have worked. I had a 6 mile run Monday and a 8 mile run last night and didn't have any pain. YES!
Last night was a great run in perfect 20F temps. I left Kody behind (sorry pup!) so I could focus on myself and my running form, working to maintain a short but quick stride. I even listened to music, something I haven't done since June. I wandered about the neighborhood, taking new roads on a whim. I need to do that more often.
A new pair of trail shoes showed up yesterday, a pair of Merrell All Out Charge. I'll give them a short test run tomorrow then go for a 10 mile trail run Saturday. They fit great but have a lower drop and more arch support than I'm used to.0 -
MorningGhost14 wrote: »See how evil treadmills are?
Never believe a treadmill. I wear my Garmin for distance.0 -
Just remember, the main purpose of a treadmill is to make it seem like you ran.
So it only seemed like you went 8 miles. It's not fair to expect it to actually be "running 8 miles".
That's my theory anyways.0 -
I saw some discussion a few pages back about whether someone was a runner or not. I offer this quote by John Bingham, 'The Penguin':
"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn't matter how fast or how far. It doesn't matter if today is your first day or if you've been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run."0 -
lporter229 wrote: »Does anyone have any recommendations on gloves? I am good to go with all of my other winter running gear, but I still have problems with frozen fingers. I have 3 different pairs of gloves and none of them keeps my fingers as warm as I would like. Does anyone out there have any "supergloves" they would care to recommend?
I bought some mittens that, I believe are for skiing. The brand is Burke. I wear just the liner when its cooler. The liner is warmer than my North Face thin gloves and with the same thickness. I wore liner and all, in mid 20° windy conditions, and had to ditch them after 2 miles. The are wind proof too. Very toasty.
Er the brand is Burton.. Faulty memory.0 -
runner_girl83 wrote: »How do I work out my VO2 max for my Garmin?
Are you asking what kind of workouts to do for VO2 max, or how to set your workout on your Garmin? What Garmin do you have?
I have a Garmin FR10.. I don't think it records it.. But it looks like i can enter a starting value in the Garmin app? Lol I really have no idea what it means
"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn't matter how fast or how far. It doesn't matter if today is your first day or if you've been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run."
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WhatMeRunning wrote: »Just remember, the main purpose of a treadmill is to make it seem like you ran. So it only seemed like you went 8 miles. It's not fair to expect it to actually be "running 8 miles".
That's my theory anyways.
So that means all this pain is just in my imagination, lol? I wish!
But really--I hate the cold more than I hate my imaginary treadmill miles. And with snowmageddon and 30 inches of snow in a place with approximately 2 plows bearing down on me, I'm going to make sure my rusty old hulk in the basement is working properly for the next 5-7 days I'm snowed in.
1/1 5 @ 10:36 on the treadmill
1/2 4.75 @ 10:42 on the park trail (20.75/20 miles for the week)
1/3 5.25 @ 11:14 (5.0 @ 10:51, .25 walking) on the trails near my house. It was a beautiful, blustery day!
1/4 10 @ 12:00 on the treadmill. While running from Indominus Rex.
1/5 3 @ 11:14 on the treadmill and strength training
1/6 Rest Day and feeling fairly sore from yesterday's PT (and maybe Monday's run?)
1/7 4.75 @ 11:53 on the park trail.
1/8 3.5 @ 10:07 (3 at 9:48 and .5 at 12:00) plus strength training
1/9 3.5 @ 12:22 (3 at 11:26, plus .5 at a walk) loping around the neighborhood with St. Woolos the Barbarian, aka The Poopinest Dog in the East, aka Woogie the Worst Running Partner Ever. It's a good thing he's cute!
(30/30 for the week)
1/10 Rest Day/Family Day
1/11 10.75 at 11:46 around the park trails. My heart was light, but my legs felt every centimeter of the last two miles. "Gently rolling terrain" feels a lot like "stinking big hills" after 100 minutes or so...
1/12 3.25 @ 11:27 on the treadmill. Plus strength training.
1/13 Rest Day due to dental work...revising the weekly goal down a little, since I won't have quite as much time on my "regular" rest day to make up for this one.
1/14 5.0 @ 12:47 around the lake trail with my dog, who may be toking behind my back--pokey puppy was slow, paranoid (that stroller--it tried to eat me! those loud lady joggers!--they tried to eat me! that nice old man with a cane!--he tried to beat me from 12 feet away!), and generally disinterested in actually *running*.
1/15 6.0 @ 11:00 (and .25 at a walk) on the treadmill...I didn't feel up to strength training since my head was hurting this morning (running seems to make headaches better, but not lifting; it's weird)
1/16 Rest Day
(25/25 for the week)
1/17 Rest Day
1/18 5.25 (8K race) at the lake @ 11:14 for the run part. A balmy 17F and 20 mph winds. Brrr. I've never run in conditions like that. I started out fearing hypothermia and wound up sweating *through* my stupid muppet-fur jacket. I was the last person in who didn't walk part of the way, but it wasn't a bad showing for a trail run for me. Certainly not a PR, but my asthma doesn't like these low temps and I didn't want to push it.
1/19 3.25 @ 10:44 on the treadmill and strength training
1/20 12.5 @ 11:45 on the treadmill. Sucker Punch. Bra chafe. Dying. Need painkillers. And food. Lots of food.
1/21 Rest day. Not on purpose, but I couldn't bear to put on a sports bra and feared putting out someone's eyes otherwise. Surprisingly, though, my legs feel great. I'm hoping to get 4 miles in tomorrow before the snow comes.
1/22
1/23
(21/25 for the week)
Upcoming Races:
February 14: Run Your Heart Out 5K, Fairfax, VA
February 21: Disney Princess HM, Orlando, FL
(Can't do my March races because I need to have surgery March 4.
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Tuesday: 3 miles in the morning, 2 in the evening.
Wednesday: 4 miles trail running.
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5BeautifulDays wrote: »1/21 Rest day. Not on purpose, but I couldn't bear to put on a sports bra and feared putting out someone's eyes otherwise. Surprisingly, though, my legs feel great. I'm hoping to get 4 miles in tomorrow before the snow comes.
Have you tried an anti-chafe balm? I use Body Glide, and it works really well, both for prevention and for protecting and comforting existing chafed areas.0 -
2/1 - 5k
3/1 - 7k
5/1 - 1k walk
6/1 - 3k
7/1 - 2.5k
9/1 - 7k
10/1 - 5k intervals
12/1 - 2k walk
13/1 - 1k
14/1 - 5k
16/1 - 7k
17/1 - 5k
18/1 - 1k
21/1 - 6k
57.5/80
1k 18/1 was at faster than normal pace as part of personal training session. Ok so not made it out of gym yet but managed to add some incline intervals from a routine I found online. I have put it below for any other treadmillers looking for something different. It was tough but felt good as I managed to keep my normal pace. Weather forecast looking ok for Saturday.....might be the day I get out.
5min warm up jog (I did 1k 8mins)
1min 3%
2min 1%
1min 4%
2min 1%
1min 5%
2min 1%
1min 6%
2min 1%
Do 3 times
5min cool down jog
@Becky_44 I joined this group in November not because I could run but I liked the idea of being able to run. I really struggled as I was trying too hard to run fast. I could not do a full 1km without walking. I got really good advice and support on here about going slow and distance over multiple days count just as much etc etc. I can now do 7km non stop at a steady if slow pace. If it wasn't for the good advice and motivation I got on here I know that would not be the case and I'd be about 5-10lb heavier. This forum makes me feel better about my pace, reassures me I am on the right track and makes me hold myself to account. Just sharing my experience to maybe help inform your decision.
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ceciliaslater wrote: »5BeautifulDays wrote: »1/21 Rest day. Not on purpose, but I couldn't bear to put on a sports bra and feared putting out someone's eyes otherwise. Surprisingly, though, my legs feel great. I'm hoping to get 4 miles in tomorrow before the snow comes.
Have you tried an anti-chafe balm? I use Body Glide, and it works really well, both for prevention and for protecting and comforting existing chafed areas.
And Vaseline/ Petroleum Jelly (not sure what you call it over there!) Its all I use and its cheap
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I am celebrating! Mycalf muscles are nice and sore this morning after yesterday's fast run... This for me, usually means my calf muscles are beginning to function and shin splints will be gone soon! Well, this is what happened last time anyway! Fingers crossed 0
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ceciliaslater wrote: »
Have you tried an anti-chafe balm? I use Body Glide, and it works really well, both for prevention and for protecting and comforting existing chafed areas.runner_girl83 wrote: »
And Vaseline/ Petroleum Jelly (not sure what you call it over there!) Its all I use and its cheap
On my list! I've been using vaseline (ouch! it stings!) but need to get something preventative, so I'm going to try the body glide.
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runner_girl83 wrote: »runner_girl83 wrote: »How do I work out my VO2 max for my Garmin?
Are you asking what kind of workouts to do for VO2 max, or how to set your workout on your Garmin? What Garmin do you have?
I have a Garmin FR10.. I don't think it records it.. But it looks like i can enter a starting value in the Garmin app? Lol I really have no idea what it means
Okay... So I did a quick google and found this page.. http://www.shapesense.com/fitness-exercise/calculators/vo2max-calculator.aspx I used the resting heart rate option and it came up with my
VO2 Max = 45 ml/kg/min? (my RHR is 60 bpm)0 -
@5BeautifulDays I think I misread your post sorry.. Vaseline can sting if the skin is already irritated... sorry! I put it on my inner thighs, where my shorts finish, before each run to prevent any chaffing.. but you're right.. if the skin is already irritated it can sting!0
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Are you asking what kind of workouts to do for VO2 max, or how to set your workout on your Garmin? What Garmin do you have?runner_girl83 wrote: »How do I work out my VO2 max for my Garmin?runner_girl83 wrote: »I have a Garmin FR10.. I don't think it records it.. But it looks like i can enter a starting value in the Garmin app? Lol I really have no idea what it means
yeah, that was one of my motivating factors for upgrading from my old FR-10. To do workouts. The funny thing is, I haven't used that capability in my FR-220 yet. LOL
But theorectically, you can create workouts in the app. Enter target paces and times/distances. Then if you had a watch capable of accepting that workout, then it will actually tell you what you need to do.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A71upD8amgs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5EyJtgl-MY"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn't matter how fast or how far. It doesn't matter if today is your first day or if you've been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run."
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5BeautifulDays wrote: »ceciliaslater wrote: »
Have you tried an anti-chafe balm? I use Body Glide, and it works really well, both for prevention and for protecting and comforting existing chafed areas.runner_girl83 wrote: »
And Vaseline/ Petroleum Jelly (not sure what you call it over there!) Its all I use and its cheap
On my list! I've been using vaseline (ouch! it stings!) but need to get something preventative, so I'm going to try the body glide.
A good cheap alternative for anti-chaffing is underarm deoderant. Just go to the dollar store and rub on the cheap stuff (after you buy it - offcourse lol).
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runner_girl83 wrote: »I am celebrating! Mycalf muscles are nice and sore this morning after yesterday's fast run... This for me, usually means my calf muscles are beginning to function and shin splints will be gone soon! Well, this is what happened last time anyway! Fingers crossed
Good luck! yaaaaay for you. :-)0 -
runner_girl83 wrote: »Okay... So I did a quick google and found this page.. http://www.shapesense.com/fitness-exercise/calculators/vo2max-calculator.aspx I used the resting heart rate option and it came up with my
VO2 Max = 45 ml/kg/min? (my RHR is 60 bpm)
I'm suspect about the accuracy of that calculator. I entered my data (49 years old, 53 RHR) and it calculated my VO2 Max at only 17 ml/kg/min.
If I use this calculator:
http://www.runnersweb.com/running/rw_news_frameset.html?http://www.runnersweb.com/running/vo2.shtml
based on my HM time in October my VO2 Max is 37.91
Interestingly, when I use that calculator but use the time from my first 5K, my VO2 Max was 22.37. I don't know much about what these numbers mean, but that seems like a huge jump.0 -
1/1......3.68
2/1......5.20 walk
3/1......5.70
4/1......0.5
5/1......2.17
6/1......rest
7/1......5.10
8/1......rest
9/1......4.3 treadmill walk.
10/1....9.47
11/1.....Travel Dr appt
12/1.....lazy
13/1.....5.51
14/1.....3.31
15/1.....6.28
16/1.....rest
17/1.....6.05
18-19/1....I didn't run? No idea where those days went.
20/1.... Steroid shot #2
21/1......5.78
63.05/100+ Miles
Upcoming races:
02/06/16 Hot Chocolate 15K Dallas
03/19/16 Rock N Roll 5K Dallas
03/20/16 Rock N Roll Half Dallas
04/24/16 OKC Memorial undecided distance
Run the year 2016 63.05/20160 -
runner_girl83 wrote: »Okay... So I did a quick google and found this page.. http://www.shapesense.com/fitness-exercise/calculators/vo2max-calculator.aspx I used the resting heart rate option and it came up with my
VO2 Max = 45 ml/kg/min? (my RHR is 60 bpm)
I'm suspect about the accuracy of that calculator. I entered my data (49 years old, 53 RHR) and it calculated my VO2 Max at only 17 ml/kg/min.
If I use this calculator:
http://www.runnersweb.com/running/rw_news_frameset.html?http://www.runnersweb.com/running/vo2.shtml
based on my HM time in October my VO2 Max is 37.91
Interestingly, when I use that calculator but use the time from my first 5K, my VO2 Max was 22.37. I don't know much about what these numbers mean, but that seems like a huge jump.
Ive used that calculator, gave me a VO2 max of 46. I was stoked. Got a Garmin that calculates it from your efforts and it scored me a 32, was devastating. But, a year (or two?) later I'm up to 45, by Garmin.
I just use it as a basis of improvement, not an actual value.0 -
runner_girl83 wrote: »Okay... So I did a quick google and found this page.. http://www.shapesense.com/fitness-exercise/calculators/vo2max-calculator.aspx I used the resting heart rate option and it came up with my
VO2 Max = 45 ml/kg/min? (my RHR is 60 bpm)
I'm suspect about the accuracy of that calculator. I entered my data (49 years old, 53 RHR) and it calculated my VO2 Max at only 17 ml/kg/min.
If I use this calculator:
http://www.runnersweb.com/running/rw_news_frameset.html?http://www.runnersweb.com/running/vo2.shtml
based on my HM time in October my VO2 Max is 37.91
Interestingly, when I use that calculator but use the time from my first 5K, my VO2 Max was 22.37. I don't know much about what these numbers mean, but that seems like a huge jump.
From what I have read.. The higher the number, the better!
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runner_girl83 wrote: »runner_girl83 wrote: »Okay... So I did a quick google and found this page.. http://www.shapesense.com/fitness-exercise/calculators/vo2max-calculator.aspx I used the resting heart rate option and it came up with my
VO2 Max = 45 ml/kg/min? (my RHR is 60 bpm)
I'm suspect about the accuracy of that calculator. I entered my data (49 years old, 53 RHR) and it calculated my VO2 Max at only 17 ml/kg/min.
If I use this calculator:
http://www.runnersweb.com/running/rw_news_frameset.html?http://www.runnersweb.com/running/vo2.shtml
based on my HM time in October my VO2 Max is 37.91
Interestingly, when I use that calculator but use the time from my first 5K, my VO2 Max was 22.37. I don't know much about what these numbers mean, but that seems like a huge jump.
From what I have read.. The higher the number, the better!
Now I'm just confused lol... I tried that link you added... I used a 5km run @ 28:46 mins (a really fast run for me) = 34.21 ml/kg/min
And my 10km run @ 1:11:58 = 25.97 ml/kg/min
hmm.. I'm going to have to find more info on these numbers now
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January Goal—will try for 140 km, half marathon Feb 7 and I’m behind in my training
1/6—3.89 km or so…first run after being sick…still congested and a bit sick
1/7—3.40 km—still feeling icky so keeping it short. Just ran around my complex
1/8—5.29 km..about to kill my lungs. Sick of the congestion
1/9—5.01 km
1/10—10.48 km-
1/12—4.55 km skipped 1/11 due to it being cold and rainy
1/13—3.64 km
1/14—5.14 km
1/17—3.30 km after a weekend away
1/18—3.22 km
1/19—5.09 km
1/20—5.01 km
1/22—5.something km…the run tracker messed up again and my watch measured almost 1 km shorter than my phone gps0 -
I have finally decided, with a little bit of a two year old fit throwing, to just go back to the beginning of c25k. I think I'm just struggling because I have increased in my walking so much to get more time, steps, floors and mileage in my days when I can. SO I think my body isn't tolerating it all so well. SO If I just start from the beginning, and blend them better I should be fine with moving forward. I don't like feeling stuck. LOL! and I know the schedule works. I have a goal to reach 10 k this year, It's been 2 years of struggling to get to a 5k race which I did THanksgiving, and I know that getting to the 10 k would be a slow process too, I just need to be willing to give it the time my body needs to balance it all in order to make it happen. I also need to clean up my diet more, I'm doing good, and am losing weight but I need to cut out more of what makes my inflammation, and nerve pain worse.
Jan 1 - Run/ 1 mile, Walk/ 1 mile, Steps/ 6740, Floors/ 6, Daily miles/ 3.24
Jan 2 - Run/ 0 miles, Walk/ 1.5 miles, Steps/ 7761, Floors/ 6, Daily miles/ 3.56
Jan 3 - Run/ 1 mile, Walk/ 1 mile, Steps/ 7100, Floors/ 4, Daily miles/ 3.44
Jan 4 - Run/ 0 miles, Walk/ 2.25 miles, Steps/ 10,037, Floors/ 16, Daily miles/ 4.55
Jan 5 - Run/ 0 miles, Walk/ 0 miles, Steps/ 3788, Floors/ 7, Daily miles/ 1.53
Jan 6 - Run/ 0 miles, Walk/ 0 miles, Steps/ 1888, Floors/ 6, Daily miles/ .67
Jan 7 - Run/ 1 mile, Walk/ 3 miles, Steps/ 11,211, Floors/ 17, Daily miles/ 5.05
Jan 8 - Run/ 0 mile, Walk/ 1.5 miles, Steps/ 5833, Floors/ 5, Daily miles/ 2.36
Jan 9 - Run/ 1 mile, Walk/ 3 miles, Steps/ 12,351, Floors/ 12, Daily miles/ 5.46
Jan 10 - Run/ 0 mile, Walk/ 2.25 miles, Steps/ 10,000, Floors/ 4, Daily miles/ 3.4
Jan 11 - Run/ 0 mile, Walk/ 0 miles, Steps/ 3017, Floors/ 8, Daily miles/ 1.22
Jan 12 - Run/ 1.4 mile, Walk/ 2.6 miles, Steps/ 11,425, Floors/ 4, Daily miles/ 5.07
Jan 13 - Run/ 0 mile, Walk/ 0 mile, Steps/ 2186, Floors/ 5, Daily miles/ .88
Jan 14 - Run/ 0 mile, Walk/ 2.25 miles, Steps/ 16,147, Floors/ 23, Daily miles/ 6.55
Jan 15 - Run/ 0 mile, Walk/ 0 mile, Steps/ 10,030, Floors/ 18, Daily miles/ 4.1
Jan 16 - Run / 0 mile, Walk/ 2.06 mile, Steps/ 10,084, Floors/ 26, Daily miles/ 4.12
Jan 17 - Run/ 0 mile, Walk/ 0 mile, Steps/3474, Floors/7, Daily miles/1.47
Jan 18 - Run/ 1.15 mile, Walk/ 3.9 mile, Steps/15,487, Floors/10, Daily miles/6.73
Jan 19 - Run/ 0 mile, Walk/ 0 mile, Steps/ 6563, Floors/ 14, Daily miles/1.44
Jan 20 - Run/ 0 mile, Walk/ 0 mile, Steps/1582, Floors/ 1, Daily miles/ .64
Jan 21 - Run .28 mile, Walk/ 4.35 miles,
Monthly Totals/ Run = 6.83, Walk = 30.73, Steps = 134.203, Floors = 200, Daily miles = 65.570 -
Way to go @Becky_44!! Keep at it, do what you can, and only push once in a while and not all of the time. All of those other activities, steps, floors, walking, add to the stress you put on your body and muscles from running. So while c25k works from the running aspect, if you add in too much other stuff you will struggle not only in c25k, but any running program. I'm not saying to stop those other things. Just that your body needs recovery be that from a rest day or a recovery workout day.
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Thank you for your feedback! It's definitely in line with what I was thinking and having you confirming that I looked over my days and I see after every time I pushed harder with steps and all, I had 2 or even 3 days off from running, my running isn't improving, (I had 2 weeks off from running over Christmas as I worked our store everyday open to close those days.) but should have been back to 5k's by now. I also know the increased walking and climbing up my steps has added to the nerve pain. Which caused the 5 days of no running. So maybe Ill scale it back, try to get my 10,000 steps in and not push beyond that, while I start over with c25k.WhatMeRunning wrote: »Way to go @Becky_44!! Keep at it, do what you can, and only push once in a while and not all of the time. All of those other activities, steps, floors, walking, add to the stress you put on your body and muscles from running. So while c25k works from the running aspect, if you add in too much other stuff you will struggle not only in c25k, but any running program. I'm not saying to stop those other things. Just that your body needs recovery be that from a rest day or a recovery workout day.
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runner_girl83 wrote: »Now I'm just confused lol... I tried that link you added... I used a 5km run @ 28:46 mins (a really fast run for me) = 34.21 ml/kg/min
And my 10km run @ 1:11:58 = 25.97 ml/kg/min
hmm.. I'm going to have to find more info on these numbers now
Your 5K is the stronger effort so the higher number isn't surprising. Your 28:46 time in the 5K would give a predicted time of 1:00:00 in the 10K. Your 1:11:58 in the 10K would give a predicted time of 34:31 for a 5K
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