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[frankielass]

I was not born to run - not long distances anyway - my body is definitely built for sprint but at some point four years ago I felt the need to run further and have been running ever since... badly, but running.

I'm looking to take it up a notch and enter a 10k and half this year. I'm not looking for best times or to beat others but to compete. My downfall is mental and although am a lover of loan running I'm hoping to meet someone to run with once a week to push myself with the aim of entering my first race.

Does that sound of interest to you or anyone you know? Do get in touch if so.
thanks

[wombatoutofhell]

Hi Frankielass-welcome to Coolrunning.
You should probably mention where you are if you're after a running buddy!
Running can be mentally tough when you are stepping up distances.  Not to mention boring if you're doing the same sort of route all the time.  Many people run with music or podcasts to help them along.  Some use it as their "me " time, a time they can think and reflect without interruption.  I'm in the latter group most of the time, but another way I focus is to run trains which require a little more concentration than roads.  Mostly it's a quiet time to reflect on life though.
Good luck!

[RuthP]

wombatoutofhell, on Mar 17 2010, 10:55 PM, said:

...but another way I focus is to run trains which require a little more concentration than roads.

I would imagine they would, particularly if you were running in front of them. Those trains get quite a bit of speed up!

Sorry...

Welcome Frankielass, and good luck with your running. I really have nothing helpful to add, I just couldn't resist.

[KeithE]

frankielass, on Mar 17 2010, 09:15 PM, said:

I was not born to run - not long distances anyway - my body is definitely built for sprint but at some point four years ago I felt the need to run further and have been running ever since... badly, but running.

I'm looking to take it up a notch and enter a 10k and half this year. I'm not looking for best times or to beat others but to compete. My downfall is mental and although am a lover of loan running I'm hoping to meet someone to run with once a week to push myself with the aim of entering my first race.

Does that sound of interest to you or anyone you know? Do get in touch if so.
thanks

Hi Frankielass,
What I did was join a Runners club .... its great ... run with them each Sunday...
I do two or three solo runs during the week....
about once a month they have time trials to gauge improvement levels ...
there are four qualified coaches in the club ... so free advice if needed...

check out CR for clubs near you....

Just a thought ..

Keith

[wombatoutofhell]

BN, it's late and I type badly at the best of times.  Earlier I posted on Facebook that I was getting my bile serviced.  The l and k shouldn't be together on a keyboard.

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...but another way I focus is to run trails which require a little more concentration than roads.

[CCor]

always keen for a run. im in Canberra (Belco).  Im not very fast though.

[frankielass]

thanks for the warm welcome wombat!
I definitely use running for me time and running without music is something I don't ever think I can do. I am now at the point where running is not painful but actually enjoyable - it took a while...
If anyone is looking for a running buddy am in canberra - in the south in the narrabundah / kingston area but am happy to meet up most anywhere.
do get in touch if interested.

wombatoutofhell, on Mar 17 2010, 10:55 PM, said:

Hi Frankielass-welcome to Coolrunning.
You should probably mention where you are if you're after a running buddy!
Running can be mentally tough when you are stepping up distances.  Not to mention boring if you're doing the same sort of route all the time.  Many people run with music or podcasts to help them along.  Some use it as their "me " time, a time they can think and reflect without interruption.  I'm in the latter group most of the time, but another way I focus is to run trains which require a little more concentration than roads.  Mostly it's a quiet time to reflect on life though.
Good luck!

thanks for the advice keith - will check out if there are any near me.

KeithE, on Mar 17 2010, 11:05 PM, said:

Hi Frankielass,
What I did was join a Runners club .... its great ... run with them each Sunday...
I do two or three solo runs during the week....
about once a month they have time trials to gauge improvement levels ...
there are four qualified coaches in the club ... so free advice if needed...

check out CR for clubs near you....

Just a thought ..

Keith

[frankielass]

hi there
thanks for replying. Am in the south but can meet most places. don't worry, am slow but am happy to work together to pick up the pace. send me a pm to see if we can arrange to meet?

ccor4981, on Mar 20 2010, 08:07 PM, said:

always keen for a run. im in Canberra (Belco).  Im not very fast though.

Edited by frankielass, 21 March 2010 - 03:34 PM.

[CCor]

frankielass, on Mar 21 2010, 04:32 PM, said:

hi there
thanks for replying. Am in the south but can meet most places. don't worry, am slow but am happy to work together to pick up the pace. send me a pm to see if we can arrange to meet?

sounds good bridge to bridge in Civic on weds? Or Fri im free after 3.30. anyone else, i dont ever get to run with others so this could be fun!

[frankielass]

sounds brilliant - Wednesday will work for me.

ccor4981, on Mar 21 2010, 05:14 PM, said:

sounds good bridge to bridge in Civic on weds? Or Fri im free after 3.30. anyone else, i dont ever get to run with others so this could be fun!

[CCor]

frankielass, on Mar 21 2010, 06:43 PM, said:

sounds brilliant - Wednesday will work for me.

4pm at little carillion bridge? i need to be at a baby class by 7.

[frankielass]

for some reason I can't send you a personal message but I have left a comment
see you at 4!

ccor4981, on Mar 23 2010, 05:25 PM, said:

4pm at little carillion bridge? i need to be at a baby class by 7.