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    Hi Billy Whizz, I use one of the Nike armbands to hold the Ipod in place when I run and can't see the screen at all. I rely on the audio to keep track of my progress, I quite like the voice as it relays the information. The good news is my foot seems recovered and hopefully I'm going to make a return to running very soon! By the time I clock up my fisrt few miles in over 5 weeks, I should think Mrs M will just be crossing the finnish line!
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    Hey, Lobsterboy! at least the Nike+ and this forum is motivating you(us), just think what it would be like without it and no forum to talk to others!!!

    I also use the Nike armband, i think its better not looking at the screen, before i got it i would take it out of my pocket to peek at the screen!
    I like it now you can press the center button at anytime during the run and find out details etc...

    And hey, keep up the good spirits, I look forward to you getting back into it.....
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    Has anyone else seen this web site - it lets you plot your runs etc onto a map and share them. Might be quite a good way to find runners near you if people start using it?

    http://www.wikiwalki.com/courses/show/202

    I'm starting to train up for the Barns Green half marathon, legs still feeling good. Hope everyone else gets better soon!
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    Hi Jabbasoft, just had a look at the wikiwalki site. Seems a good idea, share some routes. There's a route there on Hayling Island which is only about 20 mins away from me.
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    Hi JS

    That site looks good. There's nothing near me at the moment but I think it could be great for finding runs on holiday. I usually use www.gmap-pedometer.com to plan my long runs (sorry can't do linky thing) but it looks as though I could use this instead and then save them for any other poor sod who might need them.

    Good luck with your training

    Mrs M
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    BrizoBrizo ✭✭✭
    How cool is this.

    Went out on my first run in nearly 4 weeks only did a 5k just to see if my knee was ok and it was. Cool

    Anyway

    got home threw my kit in the wash and realized my nano was rapped up in my shorts pocket!!!!

    was jumping around for the whole 40 wash cycle. When it fnished i took it out and put it on the window to dry out.

    IT STILL WORKS!!!!

    been using it for the past 3 days and its grand. Charges ok. even the earbuds are ok.

    all i can say is amazing
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    Brizo

    What ever you have found this week, can I have some of it.

    Mended your knee and your ipod. Wow

    Sounds just what I need !!!!!!!!



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    BrizoBrizo ✭✭✭
    Feeling really good

    been doing loads of swimming and cycling as im gonna do my first Tri in the new season and have found it has helped my knee loads.

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    I'm off, bit late now I know, especially as Mrs M has clocked up 50 miles already. But I'll keep going until the end
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    Steaders - great you have started.

    I checked out Nike+ saturday to see where i was (tommygun) and thought i may catch up with Mrs M soon, then after my run sunday I found that she has taken off again!!!

    This means i have to still catch up (which is good really, gives us all something to aim for)

    Mrs M, good luck with your training, keep it up your doing great!!!
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    Thanks BW - I'm training on my own so its really nice to have some encouragement:5 weeks and 6 days to go!

    Brizo - great news about the knee. Tri?! You must be mad :o)))

    Dale - any progress with your injury?

    Steaders - great that you're off the starting blocks. If its any consolation I've got three more weeks of hard training and then a taper so my mileage will be coming down soon. I don't normally run that much!

    Mrs M

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    Mrs M

    Thanks for asking. Still waiting to see consultant at hospital.

    Tried a short run last night (just 15mins) before going to the gym and was quite pleased. Still hurt, but not so bad.

    Should be doing a 10k on Sunday (1st Oct). I may give it a go, treat it as a training run (if it hurts - STOP)and not be to bothered about time.

    7 mile multi-terrain race on 15th Oct. mainly grass with is good, and a really good looking race called the suicide six(ish) in Nov. if I am still with the walking.

    May be able to do these with the help of a strong knee support. My own GP says its ok to run, but if it starts to hurt I must pull out.

    Let us see what the specialist says !!!!
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    Hi Dale

    Hope you get to see the specialist soon. I suppose if your GP is a runner they'd know what they were talking about.

    Fingers crossed for your 10k on Sunday.

    Mrs M
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    I did a very slow 3.5 miles tonight (quite happy) in 30mins. It's like starting all over again.
    Anyway, knee is a little sore but held up ok. I should be ok to do the 10k on Sunday, even if I do it as a training run. Not bothered if I come in last, just want to make the trip and take it from there. Loads of ice and stretches.

    As I ran tonight I wondered if any of you fellow 'nike+ challenge' buddies would be or have been in any races with me. We run together with our challenge but do any of us live in the same area ?

    I live in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. Where are you ?

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    Where we all are:

    Dale the Snail - Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands

    Mrs Meldrew - Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear
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    BrizoBrizo ✭✭✭
    Brizo

    Douglas, Isle of Man, want to live in England where i can get to more event easier
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    Hi all, Can I join in? I could do with a bit of motivation and love my Nike+ I'm not fast, a newbie, but determined!!! Do I qualify????
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    Fenstanton - huntingdon/cambridgeshire...

    All this running, my knees are getting sore...can anyone help or give me a hint on what i should/could possibly do - i was wondering about taking some GLUCOSAMINE SULPHATE or something similar, but im not sure about dosage, i dont want to over do it???
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    Hi Georgies, I'm sure everyone here welcomes you, it seems we are a diverse bunch and all at varying levels of speed and experience. The more the merrier in my opinion, the Nike plus challenges are a great motivator so get stuck in!
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    Wakefiled West Yorkshire

    Georgies - Welcome to the thread
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    Thanks for the welcome Zaclob/Steaders I'm up for the Nike challenge excellent idea, I've logged on. I hear a time challenge might be next???!!!

    Billy Whizz - Glucosamine is excellent. My sister is a physio and insists we all take it 1000mg a day. Healthy Direct is an excellent web-site that stocks 1000mg tabs and is cheap as chips (in comparison to places like Boots etc). Happy shopping!!
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    Stephen R - whoops pressed submit before saying thanks for the invite and maybe the Glucosamine might help you.....keep recovering
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    BW

    I use Glucosamine plus Chondritin, all natural.

    Check out,

    www.healthspan.co.uk

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    Yep Glucosamine plus Chondritin is good stuff, I recommend Healthy Direct to

    Where are we?

    Dale the Snail - Sutton Coldfield
    Mrs M - Whitley Bay
    Brizo - Douglas Isle of Man
    Zaclobsterboy- Wickham Hampshire
    Billy Whiz - Fenstanton Cambridgeshire
    Steaders - Wakefield West Yorks
    Jabbasoft - ?????????
    Georges - ?????????
    Ste Riley - ????????

    Any more

    Geographically diverse aren’t we
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    BrizoBrizo ✭✭✭
    The ipod is dead, i repeat the ipod is DEAD!!

    I thought it was still working until last night.charged it up, well i thought it was. went to use it today and its dead

    have spoken to the local Apple distributer person over here and they are picking it up and will look at it.

    Didnt say i washed it!!
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    sounds like a great excuse to upgrade to me ! hope it gets sorted one way or the other

    I am from Ellesmere Port Cheshire btw
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    Brizo - washing machines + Ipod = not a good combination !!! Does this mean Ipod R.I.P???
    Bye the way I'm a York North Yorks girlie
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    All points north and west

    Dale the Snail - Sutton Coldfield
    Mrs M - Whitley Bay
    Brizo - Douglas Isle of Man
    Zaclobsterboy- Wickham Hampshire
    Billy Whiz - Fenstanton Cambridgeshire
    Steaders - Wakefield West Yorks
    Dead Man Running - Elesmereport Cheshire
    Georges - North Yorkshire
    Jabbasoft - ?????????
    Ste Riley - ???????
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    All points north and west

    Dale the Snail - Sutton Coldfield
    Mrs M - Whitley Bay
    Brizo - Douglas Isle of Man
    Zaclobsterboy- Wickham Hampshire
    Billy Whiz - Fenstanton Cambridgeshire
    Steaders - Wakefield West Yorks
    Dead Man Running - Elesmereport Cheshire
    Georgies - North Yorkshire
    Jabbasoft - ?????????
    Ste Riley - ???????
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