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Steve_Waites wrote (see)

Hey Alex,

I guess I run for a lot of reasons...

Running is such a great escape, plus it's always nice to spend a bit of quality time with yourself - something that is very underrated.

But I think the main reason I run is to challenge myself - no matter how fast or slow you are, there will always be someone faster (except maybe Usain, but I reckon I could kick his ass over 5k) or slower than you, so how do you judge your progress?

You get out there when it's cold, wet and you'd rather be slumped in front of crap TV and you see just how far you can push yourself. There aren't many more better feelings

Steve, thank you! I like your detailed answer.

I run to get rid of emotional stress after work.

Let's talk about it!

seren nos wrote (see)

to get in  jan - april 2013.the same running speeds as i got in jan - april 2011 when my running was my best................then to run agood time in july in my ironman marathon

Im sure, our best speeds will be wait us in future!!))

goji wrote (see)

This is what you'll be thinking when you have a go at it

Don't scare me please, else I'll be forced to fear this monster

MattDA wrote (see)

Near future goals are to run a road marathon, a sub 2hr half and then the Coastal Trail Series Devon Marathon in 2014.

Long term (and I'll know if this could ever be possible after I attempt the above) is to run a 50 mile or 100k ultra.

 MattDA, what weekly load do you have now?