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Bradders
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 Posted - 22 Sep 2009 : 8:00:04 PM
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Hi...
Having had a very good weekend supporting the UKnetrunner team at the RNR, I have decided to join up (despite telling Alan I would never be part of a running club)! Although I was glad to be a supporter I was itching to take part too.
So here's my running history so far... Took up running in 2002 following advice from my karate instructor. I was training for my black belt and had a serious lack of stamina. I quite enjoyed it so for a few years I ran about three times a week, although not always that regular and only for about 20-30 mins at a time. My race history is mainly the Manchester 10k (2005, 2006, 2008, 2009). Since meeting Alan, I've also completed the Birchwood 10k (2009) and the nightmare Cuerden 10k (I was not warned how hilly that would be and how it would be exclusively club runners).
At present, my training is erratic, I tend to do a few runs before an organised 10k. Running with Alan means I have to run at least 5 miles and that takes me just over 50 minutes. It's very disheartening when you get overtaken by little old women with zimmer frames!!
My action plan is:
10k Southport Natterjack Seaside 10k (October)
12k Not the Roman IX Stratford (January)
and if all goes well
Wilmslow Half Marathon (March) YIKES!!!
I'm hoping an online diary will encourage me to run more often and help me track my progress. Any advice and nagging along the way will be much appreciated.
PS Already, thankyou to Wendi and Steve Allenby for their running advice so far...
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StephenPrice
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Posted - 22 Sep 2009 : 8:04:07 PM
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| welcome to the club Bren. Didn't really meet you at the weekend but will see you at NTRIX |
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Heavyweight
1453 Posts |
Posted - 22 Sep 2009 : 8:06:41 PM
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Good luck Brenda - Don't let training with Al hold you back  |
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Bradders
29 Posts |
Posted - 22 Sep 2009 : 8:15:05 PM
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Thanks Stephen, yeah didn't get a chance to meet you personally but well done on your achievement!! Enjoyed seeing your photos too...
Thanks David, Yep, think I'll be training alone, don't want Alan dragging me down to his level!!  |
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aluaka
1727 Posts |
Posted - 22 Sep 2009 : 8:17:08 PM
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@Heavyweight: "................"
@Bradders: ".............."
aka .... no comments!
Alan Lacey
Chairman UKnetrunner |
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domstevens
579 Posts |
Posted - 22 Sep 2009 : 8:26:34 PM
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Welcome to the Club
Our Greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall - Confucius |
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JonHullis
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Posted - 22 Sep 2009 : 8:28:54 PM
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Welcome aboard Brenda.
You may be training alone, but I get the impression that when it comes to a race, you'll have Alan firmly in your sights!
See you at NTRIX |
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fishyweb
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Posted - 23 Sep 2009 : 07:41:42 AM
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Hi Bren. Sorry I didn't really get to meet you at RNR, but I appreciated your support! Anyway, very glad that you've joined the club, and looking forward to seeing you at some other event soon.
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Steve
http://www.runsaturday.com/athlete/fishyweb |
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Lazybones
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Posted - 23 Sep 2009 : 09:19:55 AM
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Welcome Bren. It was great talking to you over the weekend and glad you decided to join us. You will be leaving Alan eating your dust in no time !
"The only losers are those who quit" |
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mdunn77
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Posted - 23 Sep 2009 : 09:30:21 AM
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great that you've joined up Bradders - good luck with the training and your forthcoming 10k. Don't let Alan be slack in getting your club vest to you
I'm raising money for much needed resources and materials for a school in Uganda.
Please sponsor me to run the Beachy Head Marathon at http://justgiving.com/Busenya2 |
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Bradders
29 Posts |
Posted - 23 Sep 2009 : 5:04:44 PM
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| Thanks all, glad I've signed up too. Have just done my first training run as a UKnetrunner! And I checked out the vests before I paid my membership!! |
Edited by - Bradders on 23 Sep 2009 5:07:09 PM |
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Wicked D
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Posted - 23 Sep 2009 : 9:11:36 PM
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Hi Bren, welcome to YOUR club, you'll go from strength to strength in your running as you'll always have some input or advice from the forums
good luck i look forward to seeing how you progress
"If you're going through hell, KEEP GOING"....W Churchill |
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lincsfella
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Posted - 24 Sep 2009 : 04:03:15 AM
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Greetings Brenda, what ever Alans told you about me....... its not true...... tho then again it probably is ha ha, look forward to meeting you. So glad its not just me who looked at the club vest before Joining lol, sorry Alan 
http://www.justgiving.com/davidrobertson40/
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preso
476 Posts |
Posted - 24 Sep 2009 : 08:42:45 AM
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Welcome B, I see he's worn you down at last. Looking forward to seeing you both at Southport.
P.S. Everything, anyone has told you about Lincs is true. 
Bill Preston |
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LittleBigMan
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Posted - 24 Sep 2009 : 12:29:53 PM
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Welcome to the club Brenda!
As was the case for some other members, Gill and I didn't really get to meet you properly at the weekend.
Good luck with training and hope to see you at some events soon.
Ian
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"The will to win is worthless, without the will to prepare." |
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Bradders
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Posted - 24 Sep 2009 : 5:40:51 PM
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Thanks again all for making me so welcome and no longer alone in my running...
Hi Bill, I wouldn't say Alan wore me down... it was actually being at the RNR last weekend that did it. Everyone is so supportive of each other and I realised running doesn't have to be a solitary experience. Already I've had some great advice that has helped immensely.
See you at Southport sporting my club vest for the first time...  |
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OMG!! What am I doing here!?
