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russell replied

15 May 2011, 21:21
Originally posted by EngDesigner View Post

Hi Russell,

9 weeks training to run a 5K! You must be quite unfit. How many times per week are you running?

9 weeks is the plan, I hadn't run before so had to start somewhere. Here is the plan I am on week 6.

Thanks for the links, look interesting.

Last edited by russell; 15 May 2011, 21:25.
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russell replied

15 May 2011, 21:16
Originally posted by TykeMerc View Post

Fell running is pretty hazardous, he might get seriously hurt or even kille... never mind.

Fell running is a great idea, he'll love it and should try it immediately ideal way to train for the 5k!

Tyke given how miserable you are I think you should just call it day. Here is one way...

Then you can die doing what you love and the only thing you are good at.
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TykeMerc replied

15 May 2011, 17:32
Originally posted by EngDesigner View Post

If you are feeling a bit more adventurous after the mighty 5K, try fell running, it's loads of fun.
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Fell running is pretty hazardous, he might get seriously hurt or even kille... never mind.

Fell running is a great idea, he'll love it and should try it immediately ideal way to train for the 5k!
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EngDesigner replied

15 May 2011, 16:52
Hi Russell,

9 weeks training to run a 5K! You must be quite unfit. How many times per week are you running?

But well done anyway for giving it a go.

Here's a few links to some podcasts and some other stuff.

Runners Roundtable (podcasts)
TalkShoe - Call - The Runners Roundtable

In this link, the bloke with the long hair is Anton. Bloke in green jacket is Scott Jurek. These are two of the worlds top ultra runners.
. <- that thing is the link.

If you are feeling a bit more adventurous after the mighty 5K, try fell running, it's loads of fun.
The FRA Forums
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xoggoth replied

15 May 2011, 14:52
Bleedin eck. Even I can run 5k and i'm 96. No actually I'm 32, I forgot.
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AtW replied

15 May 2011, 14:09
russel is by far the dullest sockie of the year.

I blame mods - approval of new posts takes ages and they are allegedly very selective when it comes to nicknames and IPs
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russell replied

15 May 2011, 12:00
Originally posted by Spacecadet View Post

Training to run for 5K????

I think channel 5 are calling, they want to do another documentary about you
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Spacecadet replied

15 May 2011, 11:54
Training to run for 5K????

I think channel 5 are calling, they want to do another documentary about you
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AtW replied

15 May 2011, 11:17
Well, you've got 365 posts so far and I doubt very much you'll escape ban before you reach 1000.

HTH
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russell started a topic Training for 5k - update

15 May 2011, 09:41
Training for 5k - update

I know everyone is dying to know what's been going on with my training.

After someone suggested couch to 5k I found the NHS version which has podcasts. A bird tells you when to walk and when to run. I'm on week 6 and can run for 20 mins now non stop. It's a great plan. 9 weeks to get running for 30 mins.

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