59/365 The end of Month 2 by Big Kev

59/365 The end of Month 2 by Big Kev at Garmin Connect - Details

Its hard to believe we are at the end of month 2 already and the time and miles have racked up. I have enjoyed just about every step and thank all my family and friends for their support along the way. The totals for the month are in 133 miles, 17:12:41 and a shed load of calories! The cumulative totals are 267 miles over 35:11:12.

The month ahead will bring new challenges and new routes and with every day I find myself getting more and more attached to the end goal. I have been humbled by the support already shown for Macmillan and I will keep spreading the word far and wide, so please share with this with everyone you know.

http://www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple

Keep on sharing

Big Kev

Charles: Day 59/365 - Another easy slow run

An easy run to try and not aggravate the injury. Felt okay tonight so I might just do my 10k race in Blackpool on Saturday :)

Run details - Day 59/365 challenge

Nicky: Days 196 - 199 Here & There

Nicky: Day 196 Bath by Nicky.C at Garmin Connect - Details

Working Bath but had to stick with a fast walk as opposed to a proper run due to seeing customers later on again. Hilly old walk tho that made me huff & puff!! :)

Nicky: Day 197 Newbury mud by Nicky.C at Garmin Connect - Details

In Newbury with work so set off for a very muddy 5miler. Gorgeous area for running but because of the darn weather, it was pretty slippy. Fell over catching my face & ear in a bramble bush! Bleeding ear & lovely bruise. Well worth it for the gorgeous area though. Loved it. Poor running shoes though!!!

Nicky: Day 198 Club trot by Nicky.C at Garmin Connect - Details

Got back from work late, stinking headache so just did a very slow 2.2miler with Dave German from the club!

Nicky: Day 199 Nice 6miler by Nicky.C at Garmin Connect - Details

To make up for last nights short run, did 6m this evening. Really enjoyed it. Did loop from home to Knole & towards Somerton & back.

Karl - Day 321

a 10k recovery run yesterday after the 40k I ran on Tuesday.

Day 255/365 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details

Day 255/365 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details
Back to the trusty min of a mile today as my ankle has not changed overnight so I wore a support on it during the run and then used an ice pack on it after and it seems to be helping. But besides the pain I'm feeling good and confident for the next 2 big races, the Yeovil half marathon and of course the London marathon.
Oh and here's a picture of Laura

Day 254/365 bad ankle pain !! by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details

Day 254/365 bad ankle pain !! by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details
The day after the big one. And my weak left ankle has started to ache and feel bruised but no swelling and no bruise colour ! I had the same for a month or 2 last year but I don't know why it's back but tonight I managed the 10k route with the running club. But I forgot to start the watch for the 1st 3/4 mile, you'd think after 254 days I'd remember to start it when I start running. Oh well I best take it easy for a few days

Karen Day 128

http://app.strava.com/activities/42547838

Set out for a longer run today and felt really good for the first 4 miles. Thought I'd keep pushing to get a good 10k time and managed a 10k PB which I was really pleased with. Then the trouble started as my left foot started hurting. Slowed the pace and tried to take the weight off the ball of my foot which made the outside start hurting so I called it a day and walked the remaining mile or so back to the house. Been having trouble with my foot over about the 6 mile mark for a while but nothing so make me stop running so a bit worried about it now....

Latest 2

No more long runs until the weather gets better - minimums 'till spring!
56/365 by Vardoggs at Garmin Connect - Details
57/365 by Vardoggs at Garmin Connect - Details

58/365 GWR Winter 6 mile (extended to 10K) by Big Kev

58/365 GWR Winter 6 mile (extended to 10K) by Big Kev at Garmin Connect - Details

A great night at the club and a speedy whirl around the club winter 6 mile route. I extended to 10K as I still had a little more to give. Lots of excited nerves around the club with Bath Half marathon on Sunday which I hope to support from the sidelines with cheers of encouragement.

Almost at the end of another month and the mileage keeps climbing, still as enthusiastic as ever though.

http://www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple

Keep on cheering.

Big Kev

Angie - Day 58 - 2.3 miles

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Was going to go to the gym at lunchtime and do a mile after but never made it... Still really tired after the weekend festivities so a shortish run.

Angie - Day 57 - 3.3 miles

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Run around the block, nothing too exciting to report.

Day 233-234 by Sallycinn

Six miles on Tuesday through Clifton and then round Henleaze. Felt quite good, got a little tired towards the end.
Day 233 by Sallycinn at Garmin Connect - Details
Minimum mile today
Day 234 by Sallycinn at Garmin Connect - Details

Charles: Day 56 to 58/365 - Pain?

Another 3 runs where the pain in my right hip and thigh has been almost unbearable. I had a sports massage and after a number of weeks we've finally discovered my trouble is hidden deep in the Psoas major muscle. The only way to 'fix' it is for me to endure some really painful deep tissue massages. The massage has left bruising on my right thigh and groin area and I've developed a hobble as I walk.

I've also had some blood tests taken to see what else is going on because I'm really struggling this time around on the challenge and I have no idea why. My marathon training is currently on hold until I get the results back from the doc.

Run details - Day 56/365 challenge
Run details - Day 57/365 challenge
Run details - Day 58/365 challenge

Pete Day 142 - Another standard 3.3 miler with Tony by Pljrun at Garmin Connect - Details

Just another standard run except it was not as windy as yesterday, BUT it was a lot COLDER !!
Pete Day 142 - Another standard 3.3 miler with Tony by Pljrun at Garmin Connect - Details

Karen Day 126 and 127

Day 126 http://app.strava.com/activities/42431037

A quick run before work as travelling down to Devon for a few days and not sure if there will be chance for a longer run later

Day 127 - http://app.strava.com/activities/42431036
A morning run from the hotel - wish I had looked at a map before hand as the uploaded run shows there was access to the coastal path at the end of the road that the hotel was on! Never mind, might have been a bit dark that way anyway and I could have run off the cliff into the sea!....

Pete Day 241 - Standard lunchtime 3.3 miler by Pljrun

Back to the lunchtime run with Tony, he has recovered from his flu bout, so we had a nice steady if not windy and cold run around Nynehead.
Pete Day 241 - Standard lunchtime 3.3 miler by Pljrun at Garmin Connect - Details

Day 253/365 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details

Day 253/365 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details
Well today is the longest training run I've ever done. And boy was it tough the hills in the last 2 miles were tricky I had tears of pain running down my face but once I was at the top of the last hill I remembered why I was doing it and how far and hard I've worked to get to this point so I was not going to chuck in the towel and I powered through the last 2 miles.. Oh and for a recovery I cycled 11 miles wednesday morning

Karl Day 320 - 40k run

Still here. Did 40k run yesterday.
45 days to go :-)

57/365 Evening 5k run and feeling better by Big Kev

57/365 Evening 5k run and feeling better by Big Kev at Garmin Connect - Details

Really enjoyed this evening's run as I didn't feel as tied as I thought I would. Even though its only just over 22 mins you can really put the world to rights in that time. I have a good plan for the next few days as there is some work/home/run balance to be sorted.

Thanks to Sally for the photo's from the Tough Ten on Sunday and also many thanks to Easy Runner in Bristol for the photo and posting my justgiving link on their facebook page.

http://www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple

Looking forward to club tomorrow.

Keep cheering.

Big Kev

Quick down and back

Cold and windy - put in a short one.
55/365 by Vardoggs at Garmin Connect - Details

Day 232 by Sallycinn - min run plus pics of Tough Ten

Just minimum after Tough Ten yesterday. Felt surprisingly ok?  Think I need to push myself more in races. Next time :)
Day 232 by Sallycinn at Garmin Connect - Details

Below are some pics from the Tough Ten on Sunday. Around 1,000 people had entered with a lot of fast male runners! It was bitterly cold at the start and took a while to warm up but the 2 big hills made sure of that!

 Big Kev at the start on the beach for first mile.

 Me ... nearer the back!

 Halfway - going round for another loop

 Think this is on the way back - final mile but not sure.

At the end with my loyal mum and Mike Parr.

Great day but can't wait for the warm weather to come. :)

56/365 Slow 5k after Tough Ten by Big Kev

56/365 Slow 5k after Tough Ten by Big Kev at Garmin Connect - Details

Keeping this short today, I told myself mentally to run slow after a tough race yesterday and for a change my body agreed!

Another good sleep and an easy run to tomorrow and I will be back on track.

www.justgiving.co.uk/kevin-caple

Keep on stretching

Big Kev

Angie - Day 56 - 1.6 miles

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After a weekend away needed to go shopping after work. As really tired just did a run around the block. Hopefully will go further tomorrow.

Angie - Day 55 - Portsmouth - 1.6 miles

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After another late night (3.30am) managed another early morning run. Set off from hotel, not a particularly nice area so just did what I needed to. Was good to run on the flat though for a change :-)

Angie - Day 54 - Hamble 1 mile

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After a very late night managed to do a minimum run around Hamble in the morning.Was lovely being close to the water and lots of fantastic yaghts!

Karen Day 125

http://app.strava.com/activities/42244295

An easy 'rest day' recovery run of minimum distance, a bit drizzly but didn't seem as cold as it has been. Does anyone else use the 'cold bath' method to help recover after a long run? I've done it several times before and it really does work, but this time I just held a cold shower over my legs after yesterdays run for a long as I could bear and today I feel as fresh as a daisy! Worth a try if you haven't before!

Pete Day 238 to 240 - Not so fit but trying by Pljrun

Saturday Day 238 tried a little longer than minimum to see how the chesty cough was coping, seemed ok till I got home.

Sunday Day 239 was supposed to be a twenty miler with Martin from club, decided to cut it short at just short of twelve, think the last 8 would have finished me off and I have every day to think of.

Today Day 240 had to take the afternoon of for the local paper to get a photo of me, to help with my cause (raising awareness to Kidney donation and trying to raise some funds for a cause close to my heart http://www.kidneyresearchukevents.org/Peterun), so after that was done did the local 10k route. Actually feel a we bitty better (once I got over the finish coughing fit!!).

Pete Day 240 - Afternoon off so ran the Langport 10k by Pljrun at Garmin Connect - Details
Pete Day 239 - Sunday club run by Pljrun at Garmin Connect - Details
Pete Day 238 - Slightly longer than minimum by Pljrun at Garmin Connect - Details

Day 252/365 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details

Day 252/365 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details
Just the old run home from work as tomorrow is my long run and the longest run since my training for the London marathon started.

Day 251/365 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details

Day 251/365 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details
Laura decided that we'd do hill reps today. It was bloody cold but a good run .

Day 250/365 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details

Day 250/365 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details 
A short run today before the onslaught of Saturday !

Day 249/365 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details

Day 249/365 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details
A nice little run after the lunch shift which was busy so this was a good run to de-stress too

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My latest 3 runs. Starting to feel the love again... wish that it would warm up...
54/365 by Vardoggs at Garmin Connect - Details
53/365 by Vardoggs at Garmin Connect - Details
52/365 by Vardoggs at Garmin Connect - Details

Jack: Day 249/365...A long one!

This morning I got up and made my way out for my weekly long run. The plan was to rack up 14miles at a nice gentle pace and to try and make up as much of the run as possible on the grass to save my knees! I made my way down to the river and then made a winding route around Glasgow Green. As I left the park I worked my way back towards the flat and threw in a quick loop of Queen's Park to make up the miles. I reached my front door just after the 14mile mark flashed up on my Garmin and I made it in 1hr 34mins. This meant that I was running at 6mins45secs/mile. If I can maintain that pace for another 12 miles (!!) that would give me a 2hrs 57mins marathon. That would be perfect! Now to just work on the final 12 miles! My average heart rate today was 146bpm which suggests I should have a little left in the tank. I will up the miles again next week and see how things go...

249 by jackarnold87 at Garmin Connect - Details

Jack: Day 248/365...Another Parkrun

This morning I felt rough. No idea why but I woke up with a horrible cough and a really sore head. I wasn't even out last night! Nevertheless I trundled out of the door and jogged down to parkrun. Having scored a new PB last week I was feeling pretty happy about my fitness levels although with an increase in my mileage this week I was not confident in beating last weeks time. As the starter announced 'Go!' I made my way off the start line and really wasn't feeling great however I passed the 1km mark just 2 seconds slower than the last time. I couldn't quite keep up with last weeks pace however I finished in just over 17minutes and so was pretty happy. I know I am not going to be scoring records every single week at Parkrun, especially now that my weekly mileage is increasing, however it is nice to be close...

248.1 by jackarnold87 at Garmin Connect - Details
248.2 by jackarnold87 at Garmin Connect - Details

Charles: Day 52 to 55: Sad old man in tears....not a pretty sight

Mainly minimum distance runs. I was supposed to do a 12 mile training run on Saturday morning and had planned on doing 5 miles before going to the running club. Unfortunately I couldn't do the 12 miles because I couldn't walk when I got out of bed as my injured right hip had totally seized up and my knee was excruciatingly painful. I had to hobble the 3k minimum and Michelle followed me in the car in case anything 'bad' happened to my leg. I made the 3k but was in tears with the pain and I've been totally peed off with myself all weekend because I'm now behind with my marathon training :(

Run details - Day 52/365 challenge
Run details - Day 53/365 challenge
Run details - Day 54/365 challenge
Run details - Day 55/365 challenge

Karen Day 124

http://app.strava.com/activities/42115001

10 miles today - pleased about increasing the miles now, but what was more impressive was 10 miles after a huge roast lunch! Helped out at the Yeovil Aquathon this morning so an early start to the day, followed by lunch afterwards as a thank you to those volunteering to help out at the event. Managed to resist pudding but had to work hard to resist an afternoon nap when we got home!
Had a little snigger to myself when passing the lonely ice cream van in the park - can't say I've seen an ice cream van when its snowing in February before - he must have been feeling lucky!

Karen Day 123

http://app.strava.com/activities/42115148
Steady run after work. A light flutter of snow but nothing major. Was really quiet out and didn't see a single person out around town - strange for a Saturday night......

Day 230-231 by Sallycinn at Garmin Connect - Details

Minimum on Saturday....soooooo cold even snowing.
Day 230 by Sallycinn at Garmin Connect - Details

Did the Tough Ten today - loved it. Went up with Mum and Dad and Dad's running pal Mike came along  to cheer me on.  I have to admit that I took it slow as was a bit nervous as haven't raced for a while and it was bitterly cold.  But I finished in a respectable 1.55 ish time which isn't too bad considering the bad boy hills. Time not accurate as started garmin before start. I think I could have gone faster but it was very cold and I wanted to enjoy it. Nice marshalls who were very encouraging and I finished happy and really glad I had done it.  Next year I'll improve my time. :)
Day 231 by Sallycinn at Garmin Connect - Details

55/365 Tough Ten 10 miler by Big Kev

55/365 Tough Ten 10 miler by Big Kev at Garmin Connect - Details

Plus 2 mile warm up  http://connect.garmin.com/activity/277115923

For a change I planned the race and raced the plan. I was aiming for 1:15 and can in right on time. It was cold, but certainly not the coldest I have run this race. With lots of different terrain (sand, road, trail and mud) I love this race, long may it continue. Its always good to share the experience with your friends, Will Hillier, Lucy Woodhams, Marcus Kropascsy and Graham Grew.

Top the day off with a fabulous carvery at the Nelson Pub in Churchill and you know its time for a nap on the sofa.

www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple

Keep on competing

Big Kev

Nicky: Day 195 Babcary Rd Race

Nicky: Day 195 Babcary 7.5m by Nicky.C at Garmin Connect - Details

Freezing cold morning for this run. 1 degree on my car thermometer. 4 layers of clothing plus gloves, buff & woolly tights! Always enjoy this route including the wee hill at the start to get the muscles warmed up. Really pleased with my effort - did the race in 1:02:50 which is a PB on this course for me.  After the race a cup of tea & slice of cake followed by another circuit of the route (bit slower) to get the mileage in.

Nicky: Day 195 Loop 2 of Babcary race by Nicky.C at Garmin Connect - Details

Nicky: Day 194 Upton Loop

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Chilly old morning but enjoyed the 2miles. Usual Upton Circuit.

54/365 5k in the soft hail (snow) by Big Kev

54/365 5k in the soft hail (snow) by Big Kev at Garmin Connect - Details

The weather just gets more peculiar everyday. Whilst out running today it was snowing, not odd you might think, but as my wife Tina put it, 'its more like soft hail', we love her for always making us smile.

5k done and in a new PB for the course even though I thought I was taking it nice and easy! Bring on Tough Ten tomorrow.

Time to put my feet up and watch the rugby, no wait I have to paint a ceiling first, bugger thank godness for Sky+!

www..justgiving.com/kevin-caple

Keep on painting

Big Kev

Day 224 - 229 by Sallycinn

A few runs to post from last week.  Nothing major this week as saving myself for Tough Ten on Sunday.  Also was due a lighter week from the ever increasing mileage for marathon training.  Quite nice to have a break.

Sunday morning with my niece and Dad round the lanes of Somerset.

Day 224 by Sallycinn at Garmin Connect - Details

Monday minimum run.
Day 225 by Sallycinn at Garmin Connect - Details

Dumped my rucksack and did the uphill 2 mile loop.  Didn't stop at top of Cranbrook Road which I was really pleased about.
Day 226 by Sallycinn at Garmin Connect - Details
Day 226 Part 2 by Sallycinn at Garmin Connect - Details

Minimum today
Day 227 by Sallycinn at Garmin Connect - Details

Another minimum as dancing later
Day 228 by Sallycinn at Garmin Connect - Details

Run to train station
Day 229 by Sallycinn at Garmin Connect - Details

Jack: Day 243-247/365

A few more midweek runs to add to the collection. I tried to add a few more miles to the tally and so three of these are the minimum distance and the other two are 10k and 8k each. The early morning efforts have had to be limited to the minimum distance so far purely for the sake of getting them finished before work. These 6am starts are pretty tough just now as it is still very cold however it is nice coming home after work and being able to concentrate on my marking and planning rather than having to think about jogging round the block. I am also aware however that if I am to record a half decent time at Edinburgh in a few months I will need to add in a few longer runs. The plan currently is to do parkrun on a Saturday morning to give me a fast 5k run once a week. I will do a long run on the Sunday and then try to get one middle of the road effort in during the week. Once I am able to get back to the running club I hope to add a weekly track session to my training also. Fingers crossed that will see me through!

243 by jackarnold87 at Garmin Connect - Details
244 by jackarnold87 at Garmin Connect - Details

245 by jackarnold87 at Garmin Connect - Details

246 by jackarnold87 at Garmin Connect - Details

247 by jackarnold87 at Garmin Connect - Details

53/365 Friday Night 5k, chilly! by Big Kev

53/365 Friday Night 5k, chilly! by Big Kev at Garmin Connect - Details

Achy as! That 10k last night was a push for sure. Everthing is a little tight today, so lesson learned!

Tough Ten on Sunday so I will get out early tomorrow for an easy 5k, that way I should have the maximum recovery time. However with grass to cut, ceilings to paint and house to be prepared for professional photo's on Monday this weekend is going to be busy. 

Oh and lets not forget the rugby, come on England.

www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple

Keep on tackling

Big Kev

52/365 GWR winter 6 Mile route (on a Thursday?) by Big Kev

52/365 GWR winter 6 Mile route (on a Thursday?) by Big Kev at Garmin Connect - Details

Posted a little late, but its been a very busy week at work and home, so it has taught me that if I can still get the run in then the balance is probably about right.

I extended the club 6 mile route to make it a 10K as I have a race on Sunday and I thought I would see how I was feeling! Tired is the answer and yet even though its a hilly route I have posted the quickest 10k for the year, go figure?

Tough Ten on Sunday and after a DNF last year I am keen to finish no matter what. I am looking forward to wearing the Macmillan vest, so lets see how the sponsorship goes.

Keep stretching

www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple

Big Kev


 

Karen Day 122

http://app.strava.com/activities/41853711

A quick blast after work with Matt - got left behind a bit when the words 'sprint to the end of the road' came unexpectedly but otherwise OK!

Pete Day 237 - Another minimum, slightly quicker, on the mend by Pljrun

Another minimum today but over a minute better than yesterday, still spluttering but on the mend. This running lark really helps !!

Pete Day 237 - Another minimum, slightly quicker, on the mend by Pljrun at Garmin Connect - Details

Have never understood it

Haven't been feeling the running thing - cold weather, wet weather, windy, no days off...blah blah blah. This morning I wake to a sore throat and stuffed sinuses - drag myself out of bed like I'm walkin the mile. Don't I make this mornings run the longest of the entire challenge for myself? What is up with that? I can't be the only one this happens to because the phenomenon of my body turning corners that will make my run longer than I wanted it to be despite the protests of my lazy self has happened so many times throughout this running life. Its almost as if "I" am just along for the ride and some other part of "me" is driving the bus. When I reread what I have just wrote it sounds pretty crazy - but I think you will get it.
51/365 by Vardoggs at Garmin Connect - Details

Nicky: Day 189 - 193

Nicky: Day 189 Knole Rd by Nicky.C at Garmin Connect - Details

Not a lot to say!! Knole Rd!

Nicky: Day 190 Knole Rd by Nicky.C at Garmin Connect - Details

And again!!

Nicky: Day 191 Bristol by Nicky.C at Garmin Connect - Details

In Bristol so a wee trot around Welsh Back area!

Nicky: Day 192 Knole by Nicky.C at Garmin Connect - Details

Missed my 5 or so miles at club last night as was in Bristol so popped out & did 5 this evening after work. Cold & dark but really really enjoyed it! Would have gone further if it had not been almost dark.

Nicky: Day 193 Knole Rd by Nicky.C at Garmin Connect - Details

Nice little minimum 2 miler this morning. Saw Kathy, Danny & Mel from club out doing Mels long training run. I intend to do Babcary 7.5 on Sunday then repeat the route afterwards to get mileage up to 15.

Pete Day 235 and 236 - Two minimum 3.3 runs, chesty ! by Pljrun

Just the minimum again today, cold gone to chesty cough, but the Covonia will soon work and I will be back for Sundays 20 miler.
Pete Day 236 - another minimum run by Pljrun at Garmin Connect - Details
Just the minimum today, went to club but did not run as I was not feeling too good and I had already got my minimum run in, so went home for early night,.
Pete Day 235 - minimum again by Pljrun at Garmin Connect - Details

Angie - Day 53 - 3.4 miles

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Managed to squeeze in a good circular run before I head off for Southampton later this morning. Glad I could do a 3 mile + as suspect it will be minimum runs the next couple of days, but you never know!

Is 50 days a milestone?

Really not feeling the running thing lately - minimums mostly.
49/365 by Vardoggs at Garmin Connect - Details
50/365 by Vardoggs at Garmin Connect - Details

Angie - Day 52 - 1.6 miles

Untitled by AAllum20 at Garmin Connect - Details
Another 6am wake up as busy again after work. Slight adaptation on yesterday morning. Very cold today, brrr.

Angie - Day 51 - 1.4 miles

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Up at 6am to do a run before work as busy in the evening. Wasn't too bad as although drizzling it wasn't too cold. If I can get up this early in the Winter gives me confidence that it won't be an issue when the weather improves.

Angie - Day 50 - 2.5 miles

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Not sure if it was ging to the gym for first time in weeks yesterday but my legs were really heavy at the start of the run. However as time went by loosened up and would have liked to go further if had the time.

Day 248/365

Again no garmin but this morning I rode back from Glastonbury and it was frigging cold. Here's today's run data

Day 247/365

I left my watch in knole so I used the Nike app for the mile Glastonbury

Day 246/365 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details

Day 246/365 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details
My tuesday long run and this was the biggest run since the marathon I did in september. All in all a good run luckily laura was at mine waiting for me to finish and to stretch me out after. it felt good to get some long miles in.

Day 245/265 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details

Day 245/265 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details
Met Laura at work when I finished the lunch shift and we ran back to my place a different way. This was another new route for the challenge which i will run again.

Day 244/365 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details

Day 244/365 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details
The Sunday run. i normally run this with laura but she had been feeling under the weather so she drove to her mum and dads for lunch and i ran. The weather was hot for febuary it really felt like spring was in the air. As you can see i put a good effort in.

Day 243/365 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details

Day 243/365 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details
Got this mile in before I had to go to work. it felt good getting out before work.

Day 242/365 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details

Day 242/365 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details
The same route as yesterday but had to get back to cook lunch for me and laura

Day 241/356 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details

Day 241/356 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details
Back to work and I thought to do a different way home from the normal lane is still crappy and has pot holes.
all in all not a bad run.

Karen Day 121

http://app.strava.com/activities/41720158
Another lovely sunny but chilly morning. Just a easy jog through the park before work.

Charles: Day 51/365 - Massage and run

Just a wee 10k run in the freezing cold but refreshingly invigorating. The only problem was that I had an hour long sports massage just before I went for the run and my leg muscles were a little tender from all the torture they had just endured.

Run details - Day 51/365 challenge

51/365 Just an uphill run with downhill finish 5K by Big Kev

51/365 Just an uphill run with downhill finish 5K by Big Kev at Garmin Connect - Details

After a very early start and a wonderfully manic day what wasn't needed was a 95min journey home, to miss club night! Remaining positive though, at least it meant I would be home early from my run and I could finish some work off before bed.

Really feeling tired today, so any words of encouragement are gratefully recieved.

 www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple

Thanks

Big Kev

Karen Day 118 - 120

Day 118 - http://app.strava.com/activities/41633621
A four mile run after work. Headed towards Bayford to see if I came across Matt cycling home but he had other plans and finished a bit later. A good training hill at Bayford for the Yeovil half marathon's Henford Hill. Definitely feeling stronger up the hills.

Day 119 - http://app.strava.com/activities/41633618
Just a recovery run on a rest day - easy mile round the block

Day 120 - http://app.strava.com/activities/41633619
What a lovely morning for a run! Sun shining through a light mist, bit chilly bit nothing some gloves can't sort out! Matt headed off for a swim so the plan was to run the 8 miles to the pool to meet him afterwards for a lift home. Enjoyed the run and was a nice change to be heading for a finish point rather than just going in a circle. Was pleased with my pace overall but noticed on the mile splits when uploading the run that most of it was downhill!! Oh well, still a good confidence boost. First long run in the Brooks and all's well.

Jack: Day 242/365...Whitelees Wind farm!

This morning I woke up bright and early to as Emma from work came to pick me up. We drove out to Whitelees Wind farm to join the rest of team 'Paisley Glamour' for our first training run together. Most of the guys were able to make it and so it was as a group of five that we headed out across the wind farm. I had never been out to this area before and it was a bit of an eye opener. I couldn't believe the size of the wind farm! Hundreds of turbines dominated the horizon everywhere I turned and towered above me as I stood below them. A very impressive landscape! This made the run a very interesting one as it gave me a completely new set of sights to take in. It was very different to my standard 6am loop along the busy road to Giffnock and back! It was a nice reminder that I am doing this challenge because, essentially, I love running. It is easy to forget that running can be a pleasure when your daily experience of it is forcing yourself out of bed in the cold and wet to run along a straight, boring road that you have run so many times you could do it with your eyes closed (although this is not a theory I will be putting to the test for health and safety reasons!).

And so I found myself working at a gentle pace for 8miles with good company and a nice view. The weather was absolutely perfect and there was even a suggestion that it was a bit warm at one point! A very enjoyable run and a good reminder of why I started the challenge - I am looking forward to more of the same!

242 by jackarnold87 at Garmin Connect - Details

50/365 Gloucester office 5k by Big Kev

50/365 Gloucester office 5k by Big Kev at Garmin Connect - Details

A day that definitely felt like Spring, the sun was shining and it was great to be outdoors. This was my first venture out from our office in Gloucester and so the facilities, as well as the run were on test. It's nice to say that all elements passed with flying colours and I easily made the transition from business suit to running kit and back inside and hour, this obviously also included the 5k run, lunch and a shower of course.

I would say I was feeling the effects of an early start and an early breakfast meeting on the run, but the times don't show that especially considering there was a hill in the middle of the run. Therefore I must conclude that the fitness levels are improving.

Also of note another milestone reached today as that is now 50 days of running. Here's to the next 315!

http://www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple

Big Kev

Charles: Day 49 & 50/365 - Tally ho!

Another 2 runs to add to the tally. Day 49 was with the running club and I was asked to help out with one of the slower groups so the pace was really slow but they ran the whole way. Day 50 was just a slow minimum distance run before tomorrows 6 mile pace training run

Run details - Day 49/365 challenge
Run details - Day 50/365 challenge

Pete Day 234 - minimum run by Pljrun

Following last nights training session I felt great, by 2100 I felt like death warmed up, today I feel c..p but what the heck went for a run and believe it or not still feel c..p but better for the run. Probably does not make sense but I know what I mean. Anyway just did the normal lunchtime minimum in the cold thick fog.

Pete Day 234 - minimum run have a cold by Pljrun at Garmin Connect - Details

One more...

Good run this morning - faster than the any other so far.
48/365 by Vardoggs at Garmin Connect - Details

49/365 A thoughtful run by Big Kev

49/365 A thoughtful run by Big Kev at Garmin Connect - Details
 

A thoughtful run

With Monday’s being notoriously busy in work I thought I might struggle to get out today. But upon my return home and the smell of a fabulous prawn curry beckoning, I steeled my reserve and got changed into my running kit straight away.

3 thoughtful miles later I am back at home and now warm and fed and writing tonight’s blog. I continue to be amazed at how a simple run can realign and prioritise all that is important.

So bags are backed and ready for an early start in  Gloucester and hopeful my first lunchtime run from our Gloucester office, I feel a new route coming on!

Finally thanks again to all my sponsors you have pushed me through the 2% target mark.

http://www.justgiving.com/Kevin-Caple

Keep on sharing

Big Kev

Angie - Day 49 - 1 mile plus gym session

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Went back to gym for the fist time in ages. 2.5 miles on cross trainer plus weight session followed by a mile outdoors. Going to be a busy week so mainly minimum runs ;-(.

Pete Day 233 - standard lunchtime run by Pljrun

An additional few miles with club speedwork this evening, a good session with Tony, Mel, Amanda and Dennis. Really enjoyed some hard work for a change.
Pete Day 233b - Club speed training by Pljrun at Garmin Connect - Details
Just the normal 3.3 miler, except for the weather, it was great really warm in the sun, long may this continue. Maybe we will be able to run offroad by May !!!
Pete Day 233 - standard lunchtime run by Pljrun at Garmin Connect - Details

Another Monday

Haven't been "feelin it" much lately. Doing a couple minimum runs per/week. Putting more time in on the dirt bike lately and that hammers the quads - but the riding is getting much better. Tiffany took her second ride this weekend and only fell twice! Last weekend it was more like 6 times on the same trail.
45/365 by Vardoggs at Garmin Connect - Details
46/365 by Vardoggs at Garmin Connect - Details
47/365 by Vardoggs at Garmin Connect - Details

Pete Day 231 and 232 - A short and long one by Pljrun

Sunday club run with Martin and Peter. Peter left us at Muchelney because Martin wanted an 18 miler as prep for his Brighton Marathon, so ran off to Kingsbury, Burrow Hill, Curry, Drayton, Muchelney and back to Langport. Weather perfect for a Sunday morning run, springlike in places very enjoyable run.
Tried my smartphone with Garmin Fit app, worked great, logged a bit longer time wise (but I did start it earlier then the watch, and over 18 miles was only .12 different than the watch. So all in all pleased and happy to have an alternative to the Garmin watch, shall try it tomorrow at lunchtime as well.
Pete Day 232 - long Sunday club run by Pljrun at Garmin Connect - Details

Saturday and an early morning run prior to shopping !! Can't complain off to get a smart phone to back up my garmin in case of another failure. Got so far now would hate another mishap. Sio just a quick 4 miles around Wagg drove and Wearne, pleasant chilly but bright morning.
Pete Day 231 - A nice early morning run (shopping today !!) by Pljrun at Garmin Connect - Details

Karen day 111 - 117

A bit of catch up as haven't posted for a while. Spent a few days in Surrey with my parents celebrating my dads birthday. Was looking forward to some nice long runs in different surroundings but the full agenda resulted in several short runs squeezed in each morning before the days activities ahead! The good news is some new trainers!! Yippee!! Brooks Ghosts - really comfy so far and Sweat Shop in   Woking delivered a great service - even gave 10% off just for asking! Trainers yet to be tested on a long run but will give me something to look forward to.

Day 111 http://app.strava.com/activities/41295022
An early morning run before work due to a quick turn around after work. Get home, have dinner, pack and drive to Surrey for a few days with family. Always notice how quiet it seems early in the morning before the rest of the town seem to get up! Does anyone else seem to struggle to be quiet when someone else in the house is still asleep? The quieter I try to be, the more noise I seem to make. Noise in the morning = grumpy husband!


Day 112 http://app.strava.com/activities/41295033
First day in Surrey after driving down last night. Nothing much planned for the morning other than catching up with family so had a bit of a lay in and then headed off for about 4 miles. Lots of changes to local houses and shops etc since my last visit which was interesting to see. Noticed how flat it was though and lots of traffic! The afternoon included a trip to Sweat Shop to get some new trainers. As part of the gait analysis and 'trainer fit' I had some personalised inner soles moulded. Was then told they would cost £45 extra so said thanks but no thanks to that one. Looking forward to tomorrows run.


Day 113 http://app.strava.com/activities/41295029
Off to London this morning catching an early train to Waterloo so got up early and headed out for a simple out and back. Great downhill start but of course uphill back! Lots of runners out which was nice to see! Been thinking all day about the inner soles and thought if I was using them every day it might be worth the investment. Went back to sweat shop to get another pair shaped and parted with my money - makes you wonder how much they actually cost if they fit a pair to every customer before actually trying to sell them. Anyway, when I got them home I wasn't happy with them as one feels completely different from the other which is a bit annoying . They have a 30 day money back guarantee so will give them a try and see how I get on.


Day 114 http://app.strava.com/activities/41295025
Last run in Surrey before heading home. Was starting work at 2pm and had a 2 hour drive ahead of me so got out first thing for the run before the drive back to Somerset. Headed down a lane I used to cycle down to get to school (talking a few years ago now!!). Remember a big hill that I used to hate, and either someone had flattened the hill or I have got a bit bigger! Funny how perceptions change as you grow up! Mind still not made up about the inner soles.....


Day 115 http://app.strava.com/activities/41295017
Bit late finishing work and had to stop at Morrison's on the way home so just ended up with just a short run as it was getting late and I was getting hungry! OK, the inner soles have to go. Have never had personalised inner soles before and never had any injuries or problems so think I will return them.


Day 116 http://app.strava.com/activities/41295013
Just a quick run after work - the weeks activities have caught up with me and I was a bit knackered - good pace for me though - must have just wanted to get it done! Ran without the special inner soles and much happier!


Day 117 http://app.strava.com/activities/41295012
Lovely sunny day today. Determined to blow the cobwebs off the road bike and enjoy the sun so went out with Matt this morning for about an hour and a half. Added the run on the end and Matt came out too. He suffered hamstring cramp at a premature turn around point so limped back whilst I added on a bit more to make the 30mins as planned. Loving the new trainers - have my times got quicker or is it just coincidence...???!!!

Nicky: Days 187 - 188

Nicky: Day 187 Upton Loop by Nicky.C at Garmin Connect - Details

Lovely morning & I wanted to do 5m but with visitors coming for lunch & house work to do plus the cooking, thought I had best make it my usual 2m minimum around Upton! Very pleaseant though.

Nicky: Day 188 Cadbury Castle by Nicky.C at Garmin Connect - Details

Gorgeous sunny day & not too cold so went up to Cadbury Castle & did a 9m trail run along the ridges near Cordon Denham. VERY muddy, but so nice to get back onto the trails & off the tarmac. Shoes are a bit of a mess though!!  :D

Charles: Day 48/365 - Cracking Day for Run

Just the minimum again. What a cracking day it was for a run

Run details - Day 48/365 challenge

48/365 Sunday morning 10 mile run by Big Kev

48/365 Sunday morning 10 mile run by Big Kev at Garmin Connect - Details

A glorious run in the sunshine today with Will Hillier and Lucy Woodhams, we were all looking for a more trail based run this morning as a three of us are entered into the Tough Ten next Sunday. With a jaunt through Leigh Woods this was easily achieved and plenty of hills chucked in for good measure, loved it.

Lucy and I stopped after 10 and waved Will onward for another 8 miles!! Spot the one training for the London Marathon.

As you can see my Macmillan T-shirt had its first outing today and many nice comments so lets hope the advertising works.

www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple


Big Kev

Angie - Day 48 - 6 miles

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Beautiful morning, what a difference from this time last week when it was dark and snowing. First 3 miles on my own then met a friend for a couple. Nice run.

Charles: Day 47/365 - Run Run and Bike Run

A minimum distance plod to the bike shop to pick up my mountain bike that had been in for a service and a slow hilly cycle back home. Enjoyed the bike run but not the run run :)

Run details - Day 47/365 challenge

Jack: Day 241/365...NEW P.B.!!!

This morning I decided to head back to Parkrun with the guys from school and try my luck at a fast 5k. Having spent my week plodding along at a snails pace I was hopeful that my legs would be nice and fresh and so was aiming for a quick time. Last week I came in at 17:10 and so I was desperate to get back to pushing for a sub-17 min race. I felt as if I was taking the first kilometre pretty easy and so I was pleasantly surprised when my Garmin beeped to tell me that I had passed the 1km marker in 3 mins 19 secs. As I passed half way I was sitting in third place and I was aware of the fella in front of me getting closer. As I started to catch him I decided that I would try and take him before the finish. With a kilometre to go I had managed to claw it back to neck and neck and, as we approached the final downhill section, I put my foot down and pulled away. The last few hundred metres were horrific as I was chased towards the finish line however I managed to hold him off to take second place overall. As I crossed the line I allowed myself a glance at my watch and was chuffed to see that I had finished in 16:56 - A new p.b. Lovely!!

241.1 by jackarnold87 at Garmin Connect - Details
241.2 by jackarnold87 at Garmin Connect - Details
241.3 by jackarnold87 at Garmin Connect - Details

http://www.parkrun.org.uk/glasgow/results/weeklyresults/?runSeqNumber=209

Jack: Day 238-240/365...Slowing things down!

As I was suffering a little with a sore knee I decided to take my mileage back down to the minimum for my weekday runs. This meant that I had a few very slow 5km jogs, trying to stick to the grass as much as possible. The runs were pretty boring but will hopefully have done my legs some good in the long run...

238 by jackarnold87 at Garmin Connect - Details
239 by jackarnold87 at Garmin Connect - Details
240 by jackarnold87 at Garmin Connect - Details

Angie - Day 47 - 1.1 miles

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Another busy day, visiting folks so a minimum run. Hope to get out for a bit longer tomorrow!

Angie - Day 46 - 1.3 miles

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Up early to get a short run in before heading off to a spa for the day, lovely.

47/365 Park Run 5K Ashton Court by Big Kev

47/365 Park Run 5K Ashton Court by Big Kev at Garmin Connect - Details

The results are in and its another V40 PB!

In addition to that I sneaked into the 2nd V40 slot, there must have been a lot of people on holiday this week. I also must admit to being a bit blurry eyed this morning and possibly a little aloof, as when I turned up to the race this morning I had everything required to complete the race bar my Garmin, Doh!

Fortunately the start isn't too far from home and I had time to back track and get there before everyone set off. The race was made mentally a little easier as the thick fog obscured the massive hill so it seemed to be over a lot quicker than usual.

After the finish and some eggs Benedict it was off to get my Macmillan T-shirt and Vest adorned with my text donate numbers. I will upload the photo's tomorrow after our 10 mile Sunday run, you have been warned.

http://www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple

Keep on running

Big Kev

Day 220-223 by Sallycinn

Minimum run home today - Wednesday evening and have a talk to go to by adventurers!
Day 220 by Sallycinn at Garmin Connect - Details

Ran to Clifton Village to do an errand so run is in two parts.
Day 221 by Sallycinn at Garmin Connect - Details
Day 221 by Sallycinn at Garmin Connect - Details

Again, two parts to my run to train station - off to the parents.
Day 222 Part 1 by Sallycinn at Garmin Connect - Details
Part 2 by Sallycinn at Garmin Connect - Details

Long run of the week - 12.5 miles.  Longest run for a while.  My dad joined me for the last 4 miles which was a nice boost to have some compnay.  When I set off at 9am ish, it was so foggy that it was a bit eerie actually.  I usually run in Bristol but running round the lanes of Somerset (visiting parents) was a real treat and it felt like I was in a spooky film though - noone around and shapes in the distance distorted by the fog!!  Glad to get to Drayton and to meet people again.  Pretty tired now, think I need to pay out for a sports massage soon
Day 223 by Sallycinn at Garmin Connect - Details

Charles: Day 45 & 46/365 - Officially Deed!!

I am officially dead after today's 11 mile run. Its week 2 of my marathon training and I am hating it already. I wish I could get my running mojo back :(

Run details - Day 45/365 challenge
Run details - Day 46/365 challenge

46/365 A run in the Sun around Leigh Woods by Big Kev

46/365 A run in the Sun around Leigh Woods by Big Kev at Garmin Connect - Details

With a day away from work and the sun shining my daughter Jess and I set of for a trot around Leigh Woods, well I trotted and Jess cycled. Being the half term school holidays the woods, tracks and surrounding road were very busy. With children dodged, mud splattered and shrieks of laughter we completed an enjoyable 4 miles (with only a couple ot double backs).

So the question is after such a busy week, to Park Run tomorrow or not?

Big Kev

Pete Day 230 - normal luchtime run IN THE SUN!!! by Pljrun

Only the standard 3.3 mile lunchtime run however there was this weird object in the sky which also made the run quite warm in places. Someone said it is called the SUN !!
Pete Day 230 - normal luchtime run IN THE SUN!!! by Pljrun at Garmin Connect - Details

Ahhhh Friday

Ya, Friday...Living the dream...
44/365 by Vardoggs at Garmin Connect - Details

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Nice 4.5m before breakfast. Cold & sunny - really enjoyed it but wished I had more time to go further. Bumped into Mel & Danny from our running club out on a mere 16 miler too. Ran up to Upton & tagged on a couple of lanes to make up the mileage.

Karl: Day 308 - I may be able to return to an official record of this challenge

The other day I suddenly managed to sort out my Garmin with some new software and it seems that all the data I thought I had lost is still there. Now all I have to do is upload 5 months of data to the blog.
I may be a while.

This week though I did a 10 mile run on Tues and a 17 mile snowy run on Wed. Just 2.5 miles yesterday as I seem to have some problems with my left shin. I am racing Carnethy 5 tomorrow so hope the problem will subside by then.

Angie - Day 45 - Club run with speedwork - 5.4 miles

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Club run including some speedwork. 3 sprints around a circuit. Hard work but worthwhile. Minimum run tomorrow morning planned as have a spa day in Sheffield, lovely... :-)

45/365 200 miles completed, overall, not just today!

45/365 200 miles completed, overall, not just today! by Big Kev at Garmin Connect - Details

A good day topped off by a big milestone, excuse the pun. I couldn't wait for the weekend so did a couple extra miles tonight to reach the 200 mile mark. Very pleased and still feeling strong.

My Macmillan running T-shirt and Vest have arrived and I will sort out the wording tomorrow as I have a day off with my girls. My text donation details have now been sorted so for those less capable with technology you can now text your support.

Text BKEV99 to 70070 and follow the very simple instructions.

Here's to the next 320 days and circa 1300 miles.

Big Kev

Pete Days 228 and 229 - Three more runs to pass away the time by Pljrun

Three more runs to add to the collection, two yesterday consisting of a normal lunchtime run followed by an evening run with Sam, Lyn his mum and a few other club members along the way with a bit of speedwork thrown in for Sam. Then today just a very steady lunchtime run with Tony around our normal route. Have done this route many times but I don't tire of it, just a very nice rural route with all the good points of a run in one small package.
Pete Day 229 - Standard steady lunchtime run with Tony by Pljrun at Garmin Connect - Details
Pete Day 228b - Club run 4.2 miles by Pljrun at Garmin Connect - Details
Pete Day 228a - Lunchtime 3.3 miler by Pljrun at Garmin Connect - Details

Day 240/365by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details

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The day of the 5km. The conditions were crap. I was feeling crap with a cold and a sore throat. I ran hard and got a PB according to my garmin 22:17 but the official results showed 22:56 but if that is correct its still a coarse PB but anyway as the majority of my runs are timed by my garmin for the purpose of this challenge I'm claiming it as a PB

Nicky: Day 185 Knole Rd

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Cool but a sunny morning - makes a nice change to cold & rain! Did 3m down to Knole & back. Legs a little tired after last nights 5k race but enjoyed the weather.

And another one gone...

...another one bites the dust. Living the dream...
43/365 by Vardoggs at Garmin Connect - Details

44/365 GWR club night, torn calf muscle 10K by Big Kev

44/365 GWR club night, torn calf muscle 10K by Big Kev at Garmin Connect - Details

A torn calf muscle, noooooooo! Well whilst this did happen on tonight's run, it wasn't my calf. My fellow running buddy Andy Smith has had a re-occurrence of an injury that he had been recovering from. Andy is an official pacer for the London and Berlin marathons and whilst his proposed pace group is well below his best running pace, this will set him back a few weeks if not more.

My run therefore was to offer all the support I could and on the way home a bit of a wind break for Andy to hide behind!

The miles keep climbing and I am looking forward to the weekend when I should break the 200 mile mark.

Keep on running

http://www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple
*just passed the 1% of my fund raising challenge

Big Kev

Nicky: Day 184 Street 5k warm up by Nicky.C at Garmin Connect - Details
Nicky: Day 184 Street 5k race by Nicky.C at Garmin Connect - Details

Street 5k winter series race this evening. Cold, damp & windy all makes for a horrid evening out. Actually in a funny sort of way enjoyed the race. Not sure if it was a PB for me or not (need to check it out) but I was pretty pleased with my 24:38 time. Not too bad for an old duffer!!

Charles: Day 42 to 44/365 - Three more in the bag

Some more runs in the freezing cold with a touch of rain thrown in for good measure on tonight's run. I can't seem to get my breathing right at the moment and I feel knackered. For once I'm looking forward to my hour long sports massage and the torture I will endure

Run details - Day 42/365 challenge
Run details - Day 43/365 challenge
Run details - Day 44/365 challenge

Angie - Day 44 - 1.2 miles

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Straight out after work so decided to get up at 6am and do a minimum run before work. Was very very cold but actually quite enjoyed it. Amazing how many people around so early in the morning.

Angie - Day 43 - 2 miles

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Similar run to last night with a slight change at the end.

Question for the Garmin Connect Enlightened

Is there quick way to post multiple runs? What I have been doing is going through the steps to post a single run and then copying the link from subsequent blogger pages to the first one of that particular batch. Being that it is a computer I would think that it would have a "post these" button or something like. Any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.
41/365 by Vardoggs at Garmin Connect - Details
42/365 by Vardoggs at Garmin Connect - Details

Day 219 by Sallycinn

7 miles on a Tuesday evening is not what I've been doing until I started my marathon training - bit of a shock to the system but enjoyed it.  Needed to do it though as it was on my plan but also because I ate a few too many choccies at work - well, if people will buy them!!  Also ran with a couple of pancakes in my tum as I did some pancake cooking for students at my school.  As it was straight from work, I had my rucksack which made it harder work.  All good fun.
Day 219 by Sallycinn at Garmin Connect - Details

Back on track, Home, Ashton Court, Home by Big Kev at Garmin Connect - Details

Back on track, Home, Ashton Court, Home by Big Kev at Garmin Connect - Details

Garmin Lesson 3 ignored!!! 5K eventually by Big Kev at Garmin Connect - Details

A double addition today as yesterdays events over took me, as did a flat battery on the Garmin!

Yesterday should have been a simple out and back, but due to insufficient forward planning on my part the Garmin battery couldn't take the pace and gave up just before the turning point. So being 1 1/2 miles away meant I still needed to run back without a record, the air was not only cold but blue as well! So, once indoors the Garmin was plugged in for the absolute minimum of time and I was back out, running up and down the road as I had no idea how long the battery would last. & laps of the street and the target is met.

Today was a much better, simpler and altogether nicer run. With the knowledge of Thai Green Curry for dinner, I was not going to hang around. Even after the exploits of the weekend the legs are still turning over and the times are falling, I mst be doing something right.

Just need to write the blog for the Club website and it will be time to curl up on the sofa.

http://www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple

Big Kev

First post 30 more to do

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Pete Day 227 - Cold standard lunchtime 3.3 miler by Pljrun

Nothing special just a cold lunchtime plod around Nynehead and back.
Pete Day 227 - Cold standard lunchtime 3.3 miler by Pljrun at Garmin Connect - Details

Day 239/365 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details

Day 239/365 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details
My long run day. Woke up with a slight sore throat for the 4th day. So I decided to take it as easy I could. I just plugged through the miles and the hills. Didn't enjoy it much but glad I got this long run under my belt. Tomorrow night I will be doing the street 5 km race for the first time since my ICD shocked me in October. Needless to say despite the fact I've been doing lots of training since then I'm still a little nervous about the race but I have to do it to get over it. So stay tuned.

Sore Joints?

Is anyone else suffering with aching knees? I am a couple of hundred days into the challenge and have recentl upped my mileage in preparation for Edinburgh Marathon in May. My knees have started to be quite sore recently  (particularly the left one) and I wondered if anyone had any advice? Any supplements that people are taking to help? Cheers!
Jack

Jack: Day 236-237/365...Sore knee!

These runs were very gentle as my left knee has started to ache. I fear it may have been caused by my recent increase in mileage. Yesterday's 12 miler was all on the pavement and so my knees will have taken a beating. For this reason I decided to give the Harriers a miss on Tuesday evening and went for a daytime jog around the park instead. I took this run very slowly and managed to keep about 80% of it on the grass. My knee was a little sore towards the end of the run and so I will just keep exercise to a minimum over the next few days before testing it over a longer distance again... Fingers crossed!

236 by jackarnold87 at Garmin Connect - Details
237 by jackarnold87 at Garmin Connect - Details

Jack: Day 235/365...Valentine's shopping!

Today was my last chance to pick up a valentine's present for Vicki before she came home from Aberdeen. I decided to make the 12mile round trip to Braehead Shopping Centre my run for the day! I was due a long run so this was a nice convenient way to kill two birds with one stone. The weather was not great and the snow was coming down pretty hard. Fortunately I was wrapped up in my nice GORE running top which I received for Christmas. I plugged in my ipod and strapped my bag to my back before heading out for a steady jog. The run was fine and I felt comfortable. Whilst it was snowing the ground was not in the least bit icy and it was not actually too cold. It came as a great shock then to suddenly be hurtling towards the ground as I seemingly forgot to put my foot down in front of me. It happened as I was running past ASDA  and a convenient queue of traffic. I glanced up at the sign to check my directions and the next thing I knew I was falling towards the ground. For some reason unknown to me I decided to commit to the fall and, rather than flailing about at the side of the road, I found myself diving into some sort of commando roll over my shoulder before pouncing back to my feet and continuing my run! I barely broke my stride! This earned me some bizarre looks from the stationary traffic and so I ended up chuckling to myself as I made a swift exit! I eventually made it to the shops in one piece, picked up the cuddly toy and made my way home with it safely in my bag! An eventful outing indeed!

235.1 by jackarnold87 at Garmin Connect - Details
235.2 by jackarnold87 at Garmin Connect - Details

Nicky: Day 183 Knole & back

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Chilly old morning but did 3m with Alf before work. Enjoyed it despite it being one of my boring routes!!

Pete Day 226 - Just the standard lunchtime run by Pljrun

Just the normal 3.3 mile lunchtime run, nothing exciting, just cold, wet underfoot but dry overhead.
Pete Day 226 - Just the standard lunchtime run by Pljrun at Garmin Connect - Details

Day 218 by Sallycinn

Just run home from work - legs ached a little but enjoyed it. Bit cold though brrr
Day 218 by Sallycinn at Garmin Connect - Details

Nicky: Day 182 Knole Rd

Nicky: Day 182 Knole Rd by Nicky.C at Garmin Connect - Details

Got in from work pretty late this evening so didnt really feel like the run. Only good thing was double glazing folk round the house so good excuse to escape for 20mins. Freezing cold & I wished I had taken my gloves. Head torch also playing up - not charging up. Need to get a grip & sort myself out. Usual boring old Knole Rd.

Angie - Day 42 - 2 miles

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Just a run around the block, nothing exciting to report.

Angie - Day 41 - 4.1 miles

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Met my running friend Helen, she hasn't run for about 4 months so was good to go out with her again. She only managed 2 miles but it's a start. Talking of doing an event together in the Autumn, either a half or full marathon :-)

Day 238/365 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details

Day 238/365 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details
The old four mile route. Think I may do a 5 k race on Wednesday night

Day 237/365 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details

Day 237/365 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details
Hill reps in the rain is not much fun. And if anyone's reading this and thinks somerset is flat it's not.

Day 236/365 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details

Day 236/365 by robgundry at Garmin Connect - Details my old 4 mile route. Shitty weather still but I hope spring is on his way

Latest runs

Latest runs - getting warmer here in the south!
38/365 by Vardoggs at Garmin Connect - Details
39/365 by Vardoggs at Garmin Connect - Details
40/365 by Vardoggs at Garmin Connect - Details

Pete Day 223 to 225 - The long the short and the medium by Pljrun

Three runs to catch up on, Friday was my first long run of the year with a 22.5 mile run home from work. The weather was almost springlike in places. It did feel more like the time of year for about half an hour when there was a short shower but it soon changed back to sun and warmish out of the wind. There was still plenty of water around and when I got to Stathe I thought I would try the riverbank, mistake, it was like running on ice I could hardly keep my feet in places. So back to the road at Oath and then home to Langport.

Saturday saw me go for a standard three miles, I must admit my feet and legs where a bit sore (trainers have come to the end of their life, mind you over 1500 miles isn't bad). But I soon warmed and was into my stride.

Sunday was club run day and today was going to be an eleven miler for Sam who is attempting her first half next month. So seven of us set off in the rain around the levels to Upton, Somerton and back to Langport. Even keeping to the road we ended up ankle deep in very cold water, but feet soon warm up. Martin and I went a bit further to do 16 miles for his marathon training, even though it was raining it was nice running conditions.
So all in all a nice weekends running.

Pete Day 225 - Sunday club run 16.5 miles by Pljrun at Garmin Connect - Details
Pete Day 224 - To Bowdens and back 3.1 miles by Pljrun at Garmin Connect - Details
Pete Day 223 - A run home from work 22.5 miles by Pljrun at Garmin Connect - Details

Karen Day 108-110

Day 108-109: Two days of minimum runs to fit in around other commitments. Had a really busy week and feeling tired so the running was a challenge, but hey, that's why is called the run 365 challenge!

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Day 110: Today's run was more satisfying. Wanted to complete my longest run so far for my half marathon training and covered 9 miles. A really strong headwind and driving rain was getting the better of me around miles 5-8 but stuck with it and achieved what I set out to.  Now for a guilt free afternoon of telly watching and food - watching the rugby - come on England!!!!!

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Nicky: Days 179-181

Nicky: Day 179 Knole Rd by Nicky.C at Garmin Connect - Details

The usual Knole Rd

Nicky: Day 180 Upton Loop by Nicky.C at Garmin Connect - Details

And the usual Upton Loop!

Nicky: Day 181 Run with club by Nicky.C at Garmin Connect - Details

Cold & very wet morning. Met with 6 others from the running club for an 11ish miler. Really enjoyed it. Couple of muddy droves & a bit of knee deep freezing water to clean the shoes of in. Final mileage for the morning was 11.5m.  I accidently turned my GPS off on the watch 4.6m in which is a shame but Pete Jones can vouch that I did run the whole way. Still, at least the minimum 2m were clocked ok. :)

41/365 10K loop around Leigh Woods and the River Avon by Big Kev

41/365 10K loop around Leigh Woods and the River Avon by Big Kev at Garmin Connect - Details

A fresh rainy morning running along by the river Avon was further enhanced by the numerous puddles to splash through. As when you trainers are wet, they are wet, so go for it and get muddy.

After the exertion of yesterdays Park Run, I was always going to take this easy. Its always good to look up and around at your surrounding now and then. 

I have just signed up to the Great Western Runners towpath series. 4 x 10K and a final 5K

Race 1 10K  Friday May 10th 2013
Race 2 10K  Friday June 14th 2013
Race 3 10K  Friday July 5th 2013
Mob Match 10K Friday 19th 2013 (by invitation only)
Race 4 10K  Friday August 2nd 2013
Race 5   5K  Friday August 30th 2013

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With the days clocking up and the support building, I just want to say thanks for all your support to date.

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Big Kev

Charles: Day 41/365 - Week 1

First week of marathon training over and my legs feel dead. I need to get my nutrition sorted out now!!!

Run details - Day 41/365 challenge

Day 213 - 217 by Sallycinn

Run home after cross fit and Krav Maga session. As usual really knackered after the two hour session.
Day 213 by Sallycinn at Garmin Connect - Details

Run home - minimum mileage run
Day 214 by Sallycinn at Garmin Connect - Details

Really tired after a hard week at work. All my colleagues went to the pub, but I kept strong and declined and ran home and had an early night.  Felt really pleased with myself as I am trying to keep body and mind healthy with the marathon training in progress.
Day 215 by Sallycinn at Garmin Connect - Details

Shorter run than the satellite says as I just did the minimum as sister and pal were coming up to Bristol early so didn't have much time - sometimes the sat. goes a bit bonkers!
Day 216 by Sallycinn at Garmin Connect - Details

Sunday morning.  Normally do my long run on a Saturday but as my sister and pal were coming up to Bristol for a day in the city, decided to delay it.  When I left the house at 9am it was pouring with rain but geared up I left and actually didn't mind the rain, wind, puddles, mud and hills!!  Loved it (except last mile as I was cold and tired). But now feel great.  Love the long runs :)
Day 217 by Sallycinn at Garmin Connect - Details

40/365 Park Run by Big Kev

40/365 Park Run by Big Kev at Garmin Connect - Details

A great run this morning as we surprised Tina last night. With her not up to traveling down to see Katie in Canterbury, but also not admitting it. Katie and I we able to organise a train ticket for her to come home for the weekend. So after some late night banter an early start didn't look on the cards, but at 8:00am I was up and out.

Really glad I went in the end as a new PB in my age category 20:55!! also 3rd in that age group as well. Ashton Court Park run is something special as hilly doesn't do it justice! Thanks to everyone who organises and marshals it.

Looking forward to a nice evening in pizza, wine and a movie.

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Big Kev

Charles: Day 38 to 40/365 - Spa break away

Been away with Michelle for a few of days to a hotel with a jacuzzi and swimming pool so these runs were just basic ones to get the job done. It was a much needed break and we have a few more to go in the coming weeks, can't wait.

Run details - Day 38/365 challenge
Run details - Day 39/365 challenge
Run details - Day 40/365 challenge

Jack: Day 234/365...Parkrun

This morning I made my way back down to Pollok Park for my weekly Parkrun 5k. After last weeks event was moved to an alternative route due to poor weather, I was keen to record a decent time. A few of the guys from work made it down again which was ace and definitely helps motivate me to get up and head to the park on a Saturday morning! At the start line I was standing next to a young lad in his club vest and overheard a clubmate of his asking him if he was going to win this won. The lad looked around at the competition and replied "Yea probably!". I was outraged and decided that I would be the one to knock this guy off of his pedestal. As the announcer started us off I found myself tearing along the initial straight at a much faster pace than I would normally. I was neck and neck with my rival for approximately 500m before I realised that, actually, I could  not sustain it. He disappeared into the distance and I sat back feeling sorry for myself. I finished the race in 5th position this week which was a little disappointing but my time of 17:11 was reassuring. I had been desperate to return to running sub-17 minutes but I think I am going to have to accept that, for now, it might not happen. The focus of my training recently has been for the Edinburgh Marathon at the end of May and, as I begin to place more emphasis on the longer distances, it would seem the shorter speed work is going to suffer slightly. I will keep trying however and maybe I will surprise myself one week.

Today's records include the short run to and from Parkrun (2km each way)

234.1 by jackarnold87 at Garmin Connect - Details
234.2 by jackarnold87 at Garmin Connect - Details
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Angie - Day 40 - Blackmoorfoot/Netherton - 7.8 miles

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Longest distance of the challenge so far :-) Run of 2 halves with first mainly climbing but last 4 miles mainly down hill. Plenty of opportunities to add on to make a 9/10 miler which is good. Legs tired but feel good.

Jack: Day 229-233/365...More school days

This was another standard week of fitting in runs around going to work. I added a couple of extra kilometres to my standard Giffnock route in two of the outings to give me a slightly longer mileage for the week. I also used Tuesday as an opportunity for a tough hill session. This involved a dozen sprints up the steep hill at the end of the road with a gentle jog back down in between each rep. The hill was horrible but it is definitely a workout that I need to use more often.

229 by jackarnold87 at Garmin Connect - Details
230 by jackarnold87 at Garmin Connect - Details
231 by jackarnold87 at Garmin Connect - Details
232 by jackarnold87 at Garmin Connect - Details
233 by jackarnold87 at Garmin Connect - Details

39/365 Reverse Leigh Court 5K by Big Kev

39/365 Reverse Leigh Court 5K by Big Kev at Garmin Connect - Details

After working through lunch I thought I would sneak out before it got dark tonight as I still have some work things left to do. Not certain that was a good choice as feeling rather lethargic today and I don't know why, but the reverse loop seem so much harder, go figure!

Up side is that I should be in Canterbury with Katie tomorrow, so some new routes coming up.

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Big Kev