Those spilts look so pretty
Editing to add my run today. I can’t post anymore since I did the last 3 
Where all the runners go
Got my interval work done in this cold weather and it felt pretty good.
Those spilts look so pretty
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My time off and rehab is paying off. I am back to considering 5k a long run, but at this point that maybe more mental, as so much of running is. I’ve signed up for the winter series, a race in each of January, February and March. All on the bike path, nice and flat but open to the winds coming over the Adirondacks and across the lake.
My times are embarrassing, All over 11:00 per mile. And I’m up about 20 pounds from normal, 30 over race weight. But coming from a whole season off, there’s nowhere to go but better times and less weight.
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Your times are only embarrassing to you 
11 minute miles is fast to me. I like getting under 11 minute miles but it doesn’t happen often for me. I’m glad you pt is helping 
I’m excited for your races!
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After my official race motivation took a nosedive but I got out today. My daughter has nicked my smartwatch so I have no idea of the length, but did my usual route so around 5k I guess. How to keep motivated to keep doing the runs when there isn’t a goal like finishing c25k or a race?
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I have a weekly, monthly and yearly goal to keep me going. I have a race coming up in March and I might do one in the fall too. I don’t participate in a ton of races because they have gotten so very expensive but I like to do at least 1 a year to give me something to look forward to.
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Respect for running that long in that cold! 
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I runned in around -29. That was extreeme. This one is like walking on the sunny beach for me 
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Oh my!! I could never! Props to you for running in that
Man you are loco
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I think nothing unusual. Just an ordinary training routine
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January is a tough month for running. Weight is up a little, not a lot of running done over Christmas and NY and it’s just a bit of a slog at the minute. It’s below freezing the last week and the weekend is going to se a “conveyor belt of storms”
But I’m getting it done! Nice progressive 5 miler tonight and I felt good and strong finishing it. Outside of the actual running, I’m glad I have the commitment and follow through to get out there despite the tough conditions, I’m sure it’s good for my mental fortitude or something like that.
I’ve been slogging away for the last few years, I’m enjoying it but it gets harder and harder to get Marathon ready. I have 45 under my belt and I want to finish 2024 with 50. That might be the end of my marathon days. I’ll still run, but maybe I won’t have to slog through a freezing cold January next year trying to get marathon fit.
I hope you’re enjoying your running wherever you are. Cold and wet west coast of Ireland can be a tough.
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WOW!!! Props to you!!!
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45!! Which have been your favorites??
Busting out of the holiday slump is always tricky, esp in cruddy weather.
I’m bummed cos I gave myself a quad strain going too hard in my first week sober (i.e. last week). It’s only mild and I think I might be able to get back out next week but still… I wanna be out there pounding the pavements every day in this early sobriety - for lack of a better word - emptiness.
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Bummer!!! I hate being side lined. I’d do a warm epsom salt bath and just rest. It sucks but you don’t want to make it worse. Try a easy short jog in a few days
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Stuff all ready for my long run tomorrow. I’m planning a half marathon distance before work. I won’t need all those cliff blocks but you can never be too prepared lol
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Good plan 
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Loving the nutrition!! Snacks during a long run are my fav - esp the stroopwaffles!!
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Favourite would possibly be a few years ago when I ran a marathon in my own city and everything just clicked. It wasn’t my fastest but I had a plan and executed it perfectly. Crossing the line was fantastic and as I did there just happened to be like a bank of photographers taking pictures. It was a hands in the air moment and I got a couple of great pics.
Sometimes my most memorable days or moments on the roads were toughest ones where I’m just grinding away and fighting through. Some lessons in there somewhere I suppose.
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