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You feel self-conscious about...
working out at the gym, in public etc. Well read this open letter from a girl who was heckled whilst jogging with her boyfriend by a van driver who sarcastically sang Mika 'big girls you are beautiful'. Her response is awesome in my opinion and anytime you feel intimidated or anything about getting out there and doing your…
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What marathon are you....
taking part in before the year is out and what's your goal/target? I'm doing Dublin in October and as far as my goal or target is concerned I don't really have one, I'd love a new PB but not sure how likely that is this year.
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V-toe socks
Hello all, So I do a bit of running and like most runners I've suffered with blisters and originally thought this was due to dodgy shoes and poor stride that sort of thing but it looks like it could be the socks. A friend of mine said that her doctor had suggested V-toe socks, so with this in mind I have ordered some. My…
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Additional friends needed....
Basically my FL is a little quiet, I do have some great people on there but you can never have too much greatness, anyway I'm upto 520+ consecutive days logged in. I love a bit of banter and obviously motivation, I do love talking jimberish also. Don't be shy, see you on the other side.
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Need to freshen things up
I've been on here a while now and yes I have some very supportive friends within my FL but I feel it's time to add a couple more, recently things have slipped I've been maintaining for over a year but now I've found myself not really caring just going through the motions and having gains here and there my head just doesn't…
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22 friend slots going spare, apply within
Basically I've been on here according to MFP for 450 consecutive days so you know I'm serious about it, why do I say 22 places well I feel I can only accommodate 50 friends without ignoring anyone. I hit a bit of a motivational low a couple of weeks back but I feel I'm getting back into it. The important bits are: I'm a…
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Daily check in - 11th Oct
Did a little 7.72miles today, 1hr at average pace 7.50min mile. Probably one more run and then Booom off to my marathon. Hope you've all had a good day.
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Motivational words from Ali ...
The following are quotes by the greatest boxer to live Casius Clay aka: Muhammad Ali “I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion'.” 'I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was' 'It's the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And…
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'The Wall'
Right guys for the first time since I've been running I hit 'The Wall'. I think this was down to dehydration, running with old aches and pains and the question I wanted to ask not enough food. So if I'm planning in doing say 18-26.2miles, how much should I really be eating before hand and how long before the race should i…
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People wanted who actually talk - please apply within
Howdy, Basically I've had a clear out of my friends for the mere fact that a last majority never actually spoke and to be honest with you I don't want that. I like to chat, whether it be fitness related or general rubbish therefore if like me you enjoy a good natter then throw me a request and let's talk. I'm technically…
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Wakey wakey....
Come on people let's keep this group active. You must all have something to share, whether it be running, life, food etc etc get it said. I've got 5 months until my first marathon and over the weekend my local football team got promoted to the English Championship, so that's 2 from me now over to you .....
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When I go to the red light district I .....
Will be in the final stages on my preparation for the Amsterdam marathon in October. Is anyone else doing this particular marathon or got any others coming up ? Hows the training going, any advice for a first timer and what time are you looking for and what do you think would be realistic for the said first timer ? Cheers
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Marathons
Has anybody done the Amsterdam marathon before and has anyone attended a Pasta Party prior to a marathon the next day. What would you class as a good time for a full marathon, irrespective of ability what would you say was good.
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The first cut is the deepest...
Right, so this time next week I'd of completed my first half marathon and save to say it's starting to feel real and I've realised just how tough it's going to be, I feel like Simon Pegg in 'Run fat boy run'. What will you be doing for the first time this wee, month, year, decade you get the picture. Can be running related…
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Introduction
What's your running story ???
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New friends need friend but too shy to ask
Please add the following, only joined up today and still learning it but I'm sure they'd appreciate any support you can give. Cheers Baberuth2708 EvilEvie79
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General
Basically I just wanted to start a general topic so you could say anything not necessarily a question or achievement etc but whatever you want. It could even be about the story line in Coronation Street or 90210 if it takes your fancy lol. I went for my first decent run since my half marathon about 2weeks ago, it was a…
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Weather
Right, here's a question for you. I've always wondered what people's views are on our ever changing weather and the effect it has on your running. If you had to choose one of the following to run it which would it be and why: Rain Wind Snow Soaring heat Personally I'd choose rain everyday of the week, I just find it so…
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What is/makes ....
a runner ???
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If you had to....
recommend one song/track to run to what would it be ? My personal favourites are : Survivor - Muse Bat out of Hell - Meatloaf Here I go again - Whitesnake I get knocked down - Chumbawamba and so many more but there's a few to get us started.
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Shorts or leggings ?
Shorts or leggings ?
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Where have all the runners gone....
I joined a group the other week, thinking that people you regularly post and generally talk about experiences, training and so on but they've been inactive for over a week. This has made me wonder are there any runners out there ??? You could be a plodder or a serious runner, I don't really care just thought it would be…
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Whoop whoop
I posted this on the Motivation and Support forum but thought it would be relevant here as well. On 28th August I weighed 15st 13.5lbs or 223.5lbs and now I'm down to 10st 12.8lbs or 152.8lbs. As I'd achieved this in a short space of time I knew that maintaining was going to be hard, so I set myself a challenge of…
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I did it ....
On 28th August I weighed 15st 13.5lbs or 223.5lbs and now I'm down to 10st 12.8lbs or 152.8lbs. As I'd achieved this in a short space of time I knew that maintaining was going to be hard, so I set myself a challenge of competing in my first half marathon. In the past I'd been able to run about 7miles but would be…
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What do you think when ...
you see a 'fat' person at the gym/exercising, clearly struggling and you see a fit/skinny looking person scoffing on that Big Mac you desperately crave ? What is the ONE word that keeps you pushing towards your goal ?
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We got talking and then she ...
Short of it is I lost 5stone between 28th August - 24th December and have been maintaining since. It has been a struggle and felt like giving up but then you get your mojo back. I got on the same train I've been getting for over a year and sat down next to this lady I'd smiled at for all this time but barely chatted, well…
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Protein shakes...only users read not interested in critics
Basically I don't get enough protein in my diet and yes people will say 'why don't you just eat it' etc etc. I'm at the end of my current Whey Protein and wondered if there was one that anyone would recommend. Cheers
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GPS and HRM advice needed
Happy new year all. I have just taken up running and am training for an upcoming half marathon, I want to purchase a watch to show current and average speed, distance, calories burnt and heart rate monitor, oh and do I want fitness/training pal ? Can anyone recommend one, maybe Garmin Forerunner 110 etc ??? Baring in mind…
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NSV.... I finally understand how it feels
Due to christmas I had indulged a bit more than the previous few months, not that bad but still enough to feel guilty. So when I returned from my sisters on Friday I went out for a run, ended up being 8.5miles. During this I got thinking about what I'd achieved since starting my MFP experience, a 5stone weight loss, 15%…
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70+ lbs/5stone down - pic heavy
Right, when I started this 4months ago (yes it's quick I know, but don't burst my bubble) I was 223lbs/16stone, XL shirts and tight 36 jeans. These pictures make me cringe: Now at 151lbs/10stone 11lbs, S-M shirts and loose 30 jeans: Finally, a quick comparision: So there we go. It goes without saying that my friends on…
