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by ColinD69
Fri Oct 31, 2014 9:45 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Just one more run and I'm done! Happy & sad...
Replies: 6
Views: 10470

Re: Just one more run and I'm done! Happy & sad...

Hiya! Thanks for posting on my injury! I graduated quite a while ago now and have ran a few 10k races. During a training run my left foot landed in what I that was just surface water but it actually turned out to be a pot hole in the pavement!! I badly twisted my ankle and strained / tore various mu...
by ColinD69
Tue Oct 28, 2014 9:45 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Just one more run and I'm done! Happy & sad...
Replies: 6
Views: 10470

Re: Just one more run and I'm done! Happy & sad...

A most hearty congratulations to you!! I hope you keep it up and get loads of enjoyment and good health from running! :)
by ColinD69
Sun Oct 12, 2014 10:10 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Injury - Seriously Fed Up!!
Replies: 1
Views: 4972

Injury - Seriously Fed Up!!

So...it's been 10 weeks since my last run. I have a severe calf / lower leg injury and it just won't seem to heal, or it's healing very slowly. I miss getting out and just losing myself during my runs. Injuries SUCK!!! I hope everyone else is doing well :)
by ColinD69
Thu Sep 04, 2014 2:35 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Only One Week Left!!
Replies: 9
Views: 12380

Re: Only One Week Left!!

Congrats on finishing!! You are a Star! :) I reckon you should start increasing your distance by 10% each week and build up to 10K. As well as maybe once a week just simply running one mile quick as you comfortably can to build up speed. You will find as you increase endurance and working on a quick...
by ColinD69
Thu Aug 28, 2014 9:41 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Only One Week Left!!
Replies: 9
Views: 12380

Re: Only One Week Left!!

You are doing great!!! And you will finish the last three runs EASILY! :) Running trails is great fun and I think much more interesting than running along streets. Just feels somehow more natural! Keep on pushing and be sure to let us all know how you get on!! Welcome to the graduation ...almost! :)...
by ColinD69
Thu Aug 21, 2014 10:32 am
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Week 5 run 3
Replies: 15
Views: 19118

Re: Week 5 run 3

Hiya, I think it scares most people, but if you take it as a slow easy run you will be surprised that once you get into your groove, it's actually not as bad as you think!! You kinda just have to trust that all the run / walks up to now HAVE actually got you ready to run 20 minutes physically! :) It...
by ColinD69
Mon Aug 18, 2014 12:26 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: First run after two week Hol
Replies: 4
Views: 7444

Re: First run after two week Hol

It's certainly not looking good for the 10k :( I can't run again until 2 weeks before the race! So, it's going to be a tough race!! Lol
by ColinD69
Sun Aug 17, 2014 9:46 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: First run after two week Hol
Replies: 4
Views: 7444

Re: First run after two week Hol

Running in the wind is a pain. For some weird reason it NEVER seems to be at your back...always into your face!!!

I haven't ran now for over two weeks. Badly sprained ankle :( Getting fed up waiting for it to heal up!!!!
by ColinD69
Tue Aug 05, 2014 9:38 am
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: 45 Year Old - First Run
Replies: 17
Views: 21313

Re: 45 Year Old - First Run

Tizzy15 wrote:Hi there. Happy to find this board. I will be 43 next month. I just completed week 1 yesterday. I am excited about this journey we are all taking. Yeah for all of us!
Hi there Tizzy!

Welcome to the fold and best of luck with your upcoming running adventure! You will love it!! :)
by ColinD69
Mon Aug 04, 2014 9:00 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Week 6 Run 3 Hates Me
Replies: 3
Views: 6195

Re: Week 6 Run 3 Hates Me

Hi Tracy,

Some weeks just seem harder than others! Trust me, if you can jump from the 8 minutes to 20 minutes in week 5, then you can TOTALLY do the 25 minute run!! Just take it slow and easy and you will be fine!! Sending you good mojo!!!

Colin