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I am rubbish at running!! Could never run to save my life :)
Have now started though in the gym and can do the whole 2mins at roughly 7 level and then stop for another 2mins and then get going again.
But no more than 10mins in total of running lol
Any advise to get me a bit better is much welcomed
Running outside is a squillion times better than boring treadmills.
I started off running for a minute, then walking for a minute and repeating for about a mile and a half. Then I gradually did more running and less walking until I didn't need to do any walking at all. Then I started gradually building up the distance.
And I'm rubbish at running too :-D
where's everyone gone ? :-(
Filipe M.
28-02-11, 07:06 PM
where's everyone gone ? :-(
Have you looked in the PlayStation thread? :lol:
I appear to have developed a bit of Tendonitis in my foot. I've been doing between 2 and 3 miles since Xmas however hadn't ran for about a week and a half. A mate asked me to do a 4 miler with him so thought i'd go for it. I managed to do it in 35mins but about an hour afterwards, I developed a pain down the edge of my left foot and its still painful today. I think i'll have to rest it now and hope it disappears.
Anyone know why this might have happened?
The Idle Biker
02-03-11, 07:55 PM
Dunno mate, shoes, gait, weight, sods law? I'm off on the Eurostar tomorrow to do the Paris Half Marathon on Sunday. No hope of a decent time, getting round will be a miracle in itself. If I just get tendonitis after I'll count myself lucky. Best I'll get is an opportunity to run with some French ladies and down some Champagne after. Ooo la la.
Still hurting. As it is, I'm not fat but probably a stone over for an athletic weight. Trainers are fairly recent but done about 30 miles without any issues previously. Never had this problem before so wonder why its giving me such discomfort now. Its painful, causing me to limp a bit to ease pressure on the area.
where's everyone gone ? :-(
Still around Sarah just been battered with work, training, life etc. :)
Tim in Belgium
03-03-11, 04:13 PM
200miles done to date this year, keep on running :thumbsup:
Clocked 7.7km today, but again I´m not really running it is more this walk, run, walk, walk walk, jog thing right now.
I am still trying to train via my HRM and I think it is the most frustrating thing EVER. Im trying to keep the distance fairly consistent each time I´m out to get a rough idea of improvements.
I'm off on the Eurostar tomorrow to do the Paris Half Marathon on Sunday. No hope of a decent time, getting round will be a miracle in itself. If I just get tendonitis after I'll count myself lucky. Best I'll get is an opportunity to run with some French ladies and down some Champagne after. Ooo la la.
Good luck!
Still hurting. As it is, I'm not fat but probably a stone over for an athletic weight. Trainers are fairly recent but done about 30 miles without any issues previously. Never had this problem before so wonder why its giving me such discomfort now. Its painful, causing me to limp a bit to ease pressure on the area.
:( rubbish. I have no idea.
Still around Sarah just been battered with work, training, life etc. :)
Running at all?
200miles done to date this year, keep on running :thumbsup:
Wow! According to Fetcheveryone I've done 166 miles so far. Done a fair bit of swimming too, I might have to start recording that too.
Clocked 7.7km today, but again I´m not really running it is more this walk, run, walk, walk walk, jog thing right now.
I am still trying to train via my HRM and I think it is the most frustrating thing EVER. Im trying to keep the distance fairly consistent each time I´m out to get a rough idea of improvements.
Well done for sticking with that!
Got a 20 miler to do this weekend, then it'll be nearly taper time for my marathons. One month today!
I've not run now for over a month. My trapped nerve in my neck is still no better and I havn't had a good nights sleep for as long.
Getting somewhat hacked off.
The Idle Biker
07-03-11, 08:42 PM
Ah well, just got back from Paris, did the Paris half marathon despite nothing more than 2.5 miles at a time as "training". Did it in 1hr 45m which was OK considering. Can hardly walk now, just refuelling with a touch of Brandy.
A strange piece of mis organisation was that the organisers estimated that with 30,000 entarnts they would lay on approximately 40 porta loos. The race started in the woods of Bois de Vincennes (a wooded Park) and I can tell you any Bears in the wood would have have found it hard to find a place to have "**** in the woods" on Sunday morning. Pre race nerves seemed to play havoc with the French.
I am cr&p at swimming! Tried last night and just can't get the breathing thing down...
Ah well, just got back from Paris, did the Paris half marathon despite nothing more than 2.5 miles at a time as "training". Did it in 1hr 45m which was OK considering. Can hardly walk now, just refuelling with a touch of Brandy.
A strange piece of mis organisation was that the organisers estimated that with 30,000 entarnts they would lay on approximately 40 porta loos. The race started in the woods of Bois de Vincennes (a wooded Park) and I can tell you any Bears in the wood would have have found it hard to find a place to have "**** in the woods" on Sunday morning. Pre race nerves seemed to play havoc with the French.
wow, i dream of getting a half mara time like that. well done!!
I am cr&p at swimming! Tried last night and just can't get the breathing thing down...
Front crawl?
You just have to stick at it.
I'm hoping to get some pointers to help me out with my swimming, on holiday. I can't wait. Off in under 2 weeks :-)
Tim in Belgium
09-03-11, 09:52 AM
Just about to enter Ravenscar half marathon. Hilly on the North Yorkshire Coast and mainly off road/trail I hope :) Mid May, anyone else on here interested?
The Idle Biker
10-03-11, 11:13 AM
Just about to enter Ravenscar half marathon. Hilly on the North Yorkshire Coast and mainly off road/trail I hope :) Mid May, anyone else on here interested?
I'm not tough enough for this one I'm afraid. Everything's tougher up North apparently and running x country on the North Yorkshire coast, even in May, sounds like it's going to be cold, windy and bloomin hard work.
I still have trapped nerve in my neck issues. Still not been running. Going for a physio session at 2pm. Sucks big time.
The Idle Biker
10-03-11, 01:06 PM
Good luck, must be frustrating, you'll get there in the end but trapped nerves can be a nightmare. Had this in my shoulder once, neck must be much more painful.
Short 5k yesterday as I was feeling a bit yuckie.... note to self dont eat spicy food before going for a run :smt078
Sadly I woke up with two injured knee joints, although I think that is from the weight training after the run rather then the run itself. :(
Nothing like a good hot curry the night before a good run. ;-)
Nothing like a good hot curry the night before a good run. ;-)
Si, honestly after that run NEVER AGAIN .. EVER!!! I was literally at :reaper: door.
Hope the neck is feeling a bit better.
Nothing like a good hot curry the night before a good run. ;-)
Si, honestly after that run NEVER AGAIN .. EVER!!! I was literally at :reaper: door.
Hope the neck is feeling a bit better.
I've had to abandon a run 4 miles in (and get Eviltwin to pick me up) after excessive consumption of lime pickle the night before!
Tim in Belgium
11-03-11, 09:10 AM
Yep running on curry can be an unsettling experience, as can running on white bait, fish and chips and sticky toffee pudding!
Had a fun 13km yesterday, 7.2km hill repeats then the rest on the flat, averaged over 12km/hr :)
I have arthritis in my neck. WTF is all that about? I'm only 44 and pretty healthy considering. Seems my neck pain is in for the long term. Here endith any possible maintainable levels of fitness.
I can now consider myself over the hill, an old fart, a physical wreck. I can grow a nice big fat pot belly and say to people, "I used to be quite fit in my day".
Or I can say f'k that. Ignore the pain, swallow pain killers and go for a lovely long run this weekend and stick two fingers up at it all.
Which is what I am going to do.
Gutted. :(
Milky Bar Kid
11-03-11, 05:59 PM
Well, went out for my first run in about 8 months (tut) and I just picked a little loop, tracked it on my phone as being 0.82 of a mile, did it in just over 9 mins (including getting outta the stupid gate at the side of the house) so was happy as was a bit better than I thought it would be!
Tim in Belgium
12-03-11, 09:59 PM
Signed up for Coniston trail marathon in early July.
Any other takers, or people needing a lift from the south for the race that weekend?
Tim in Belgium
14-03-11, 09:43 AM
This morning's run to work has just seen me over 250 miles this year :D No more running until Wednesday now.
I was hoping to join this but I've been told that I'm not allowed to run full stop now!
Oh well - must go find alternative now. :-(
Well, went out for my first run in about 8 months (tut) and I just picked a little loop, tracked it on my phone as being 0.82 of a mile, did it in just over 9 mins (including getting outta the stupid gate at the side of the house) so was happy as was a bit better than I thought it would be!
Yay, keep at it :-D
This morning's run to work has just seen me over 250 miles this year :D No more running until Wednesday now.
Good work.
I was hoping to join this but I've been told that I'm not allowed to run full stop now!
Oh well - must go find alternative now. :-(
:-(
swimming ftw
I was supposed to be doing 20 miles at the weekend as my last long run before the Sussex marathon. But I gave up at 13.5 miles. Lazy.
Anyway, on Monday I was feeling enormously guilty about this so thought maybe I'd try doing 20 miles on Tuesday (yesterday) instead. I had to split it into 3 short runs due to time constraints. And I did it. One run before work, one at lunchtime and another after work.
I know it's not the same as doing it all in one go but I was pretty chuffed with myself :-)
Tim in Belgium
16-03-11, 09:45 PM
^ It sounds like the marathon is in the bag.
The Idle Biker
16-03-11, 11:54 PM
you WILL do it, no question. I have no idea but I guess 4hr 10m.
It's officially taper time now :-)
And nearly time to go on hols :-D
I was hoping to join this but I've been told that I'm not allowed to run full stop now!
Oh well - must go find alternative now. :-(
That's crap and I feel for you.
I've not run for six weeks now and really getting hacked off. There is swimming or try a rowing machine or biking. Each of which are low impact activities.
I never really got into it but there were days I enjoyed it and loved it and always wanted to do more with it. Now I've been told no I really don't want to watch from the side lines - I want to go get my medals again!!
Think I'm going to dust off the old bike and hit the tow paths.
Swimming - I like this, not been for ages though it was swimming that kept me away from surgery on my back - 400 lengths a day I was doing.
The good thing with swimming is the health suite/jacuzzi that comes after it :-)
Sarah -i'm so envious - always fancied a half marathon. Its sounds like that the marathon is going to be yours- wish you all the luck in the world for it!!
Stig - THanks for the ideas I'm no good if someone tells me I can't. But I'll lurk quitely and revel in your sucesses!!
GOOD LUCK GUYS AND GALS!!
edit: - clocked up my first mile in the pool yesterday!! but boy do i ache today
I've not run for six weeks now and really getting hacked off. There is swimming or try a rowing machine or biking. Each of which are low impact activities.
Was going to ask about this.
Did a half marathon no probs. Came back to running after a little while off and found I have a really painful right knee during running and after I stop it swells up and is stiff for a few days after.
Doc has prescribed Dyclofenac (sp?) but no difference. Also advised glucosamine (sp?) for joints. Also rubbish.
Any ideas or try physio?
The Idle Biker
17-03-11, 08:23 PM
This is turning into the not running thread. I'm crocked too and the pints are turning into pounds. Can't add any advice BaP but that medication has worked for me but you have to take the full course and with me it took a good few days to kick in.
We're all just too finely tuned like thorough bred racehorses prone to injury.
Tim in Belgium
17-03-11, 09:19 PM
Just bought two pairs of new trainers :)
Going to try one pair out tomorrow morning, and the other set on Saturday, decided to go for a bit of a run round the Brecon Beacons/Black Mountains, I still have to work out a route though...
Tim in Belgium
17-03-11, 09:20 PM
Just bought two pairs of new trainers :)
Going to try one pair out tomorrow morning, and the other set on Saturday, decided to go for a bit of a run round the Brecon Beacons/Black Mountains, I still have to work out a route though...
The Idle Biker
19-03-11, 09:41 AM
Just bought two pairs of new trainers :)
Going to try one pair out tomorrow morning, and the other set on Saturday, decided to go for a bit of a run round the Brecon Beacons/Black Mountains, I still have to work out a route though...
While your in the Black Mountains, I have nothing as exciting. Just a jog through the woods this morning with my dogs, who decided to roll in the foul poop of some woodland animal.
It stank the car out..... Saturday morning diversion, now wash dogs, clean car, then......................out on the Bike
Hey guys, hows it going ? still running but not had much time to post much lately, anyhoo was meant to be doing the Liverpool half on sun 27th of mar but my achilles has packed in :mad: so if anyone wants a free entry pm me, don't know how they can tell who you are so if you fancy a go let me know :D
lots of good routes here in the Brecon Beacons, swap the trainers for a pair of trail running shoes if tackling the hills. If you dont fancy the hills the canal tow path from Brecon is good (lots of wild life otters if lucky).
doing Tallybont to glangrwyney tomorrow
I've had enough now. Tomorrow my running gear comes into work with me and I am going for a run. I've just checked Fetch. My last run was the 24th January. That isn't even funny. That's EIGHT weeks ago.
Stuff the pain in my neck. Tomorrow I go for my first run of hopefully many. Time to get back into it and the trapped nerve will just have to put up with it or p'ss off. :(
Went for my first run in 8 weeks. 5.76 miles in a rather slow time of 49 minutes.
But I went for a run. :)
The Idle Biker
22-03-11, 04:34 PM
Good news and thats not slow. Whats up with your neck, trapped nerve or arthiritis?
Good news and thats not slow. Whats up with your neck, trapped nerve or arthiritis?
Would you believe both.
A trapped nerve has caused the 8 weeks gap from running. Finally had an xray taken which didn't show anything regarding the trapped nerve but it did show up the arthritis. I'm falling apart at the young age of 44. :(
Still. Legs are a bit stiff today. But playing badmington this afternoon and swimming tonight with the kids. So that should loosen them up a bit ready for a run tomorrow.
With regards to my trapped nerve and the run. Well took a couple of Cocodomol before the run just in case. I didn't get any adverse pain from the trapped nerve (at least no more than I already had) and no additional pain today (apart from the normal pain it is causing). So I have decided I will continue with the running until something adverse happens. You never know, it might just be what is needed to sort out the problem. Doing nothing hasn't helped so may as well do something.
As for the time not being slow. It's slow for me. But thanks anyway. :)
The Idle Biker
23-03-11, 06:05 PM
Both?? Unlucky but might as well run through it. Somethings just take ages to get better or you just learn to lower expectations and get on with it.
I'm going to try and sign up for the Great South run tomorrow. My application for the Royal Parks Half Marathon got turned down in ballot and I need a running target to look forward to. Thinking about the half marathon at the Bacchus vineyard (I think it was that and involves drinking wine as well)
My legs feel like lead. Stiff as hell. My neck feels slightly worse but then I did play badmington yesterday as well. So to be expected. Running kit in work with me this morning. Will see if I actually venture out or not.
Not posted in here for a long time - I stopped running while the business was imploding, never had the time and rarely felt like it.
I started again in a low key way... and my knees are not what they were - now grinding, swollen and painful, esp when twisting the joint... doc thinks I've f*cked the cartilage in right knee, maybe same in left, going for an X ray to confirm. Meantime, doc has ordered me to stop.
I have a feeling that I will be retiring from running:(
Tim in Belgium
26-03-11, 03:09 PM
Well the run last weekend in the Brecons was fun, up Pen y Fan and Corn Du, now back in Holland and struggling to motivate myself for a dull falt and drizzly 10km after a hectic week.
Sorry to hear about some of the above injuries.
Tim in Belgium
26-03-11, 07:48 PM
Well that 10k went surprisingly well, my quickest to date :shock:
Must be staying off the booze for a couple of days! 299 miles done this year (ignoring warm ups and cool downs), should break the 300 mile mark tomorrow on my LSR :)
one mile behind you Tim, hope to be on 350 by the end of march
Tim in Belgium
26-03-11, 08:35 PM
Ten miles a day for the next 5 days then, or a mega long run and a few shorter ones?
Went for my first run in 8 weeks. 5.76 miles in a rather slow time of 49 minutes.
But I went for a run. :)
Hurrah!
Not posted in here for a long time - I stopped running while the business was imploding, never had the time and rarely felt like it.
I started again in a low key way... and my knees are not what they were - now grinding, swollen and painful, esp when twisting the joint... doc thinks I've f*cked the cartilage in right knee, maybe same in left, going for an X ray to confirm. Meantime, doc has ordered me to stop.
I have a feeling that I will be retiring from running:(
Injuries are crap :-(
I fear that I may have to give Sussex and Brighton marathons a miss :smt022
I've retired from running.
Going to get a rowing machine and a cross trainer. My time of pounding the roads is over. Knees, feet and currently my neck, have all told me it's time to give it up. I tried to kid myself I could continue but I can't.
Ive just dipped out on the liverpool half cos of achilles trouble again, getting totally fed up of niggling injuries now, it all started with playing squash again which seems to have triggered some kind of wierd compression of my right achilles
WicklowSV
29-03-11, 09:18 AM
Went for my first proper run since December! Loved it too! Last Sunday did a 10K run which I did in a pretty slow 56mins. That was with absolutely no training and was mainly to get me back in the exercise groove so happy enough. Have a half mara in 6 weeks so have to extract the digit and get some training in. Gonna pedal the 20 miles home this evening to keep the exercise habit going! Hopefully won't come off my bike this time! ;)
I've retired from running.
Going to get a rowing machine and a cross trainer. My time of pounding the roads is over. Knees, feet and currently my neck, have all told me it's time to give it up. I tried to kid myself I could continue but I can't.
Sorry to hear that mate, trouble is no matter how good the cushioning in your shoes is runnings a physically destructive sport its either knees, ankles, back etc, shame youre not a bit closer Ive a cross trainer sat here doing nowt you could have.
Sorry to hear that mate, trouble is no matter how good the cushioning in your shoes is runnings a physically destructive sport its either knees, ankles, back etc, shame youre not a bit closer Ive a cross trainer sat here doing nowt you could have.
I've battled against the pain and sometimes actually managed to convince myself I was enjoying parts of the run. But the truth is, on a 6 mile run, my feet give so much pain for the majority of it, the run just isn't fun any more. Add to that the pain I get from my knees for doing anything more than double figure miles in a single week. I can't convince myself any longer.
Still, ever the optimist. As soon as this trapped nerve in my neck has been sorted (10 weeks now :roll:) I'll look at joining a gym and pumping some weights and things.
physio says i can ruuuuuun :-D
physio says i can ruuuuuun :-D
Good news. :razz:
Physio says I can't. :(
The Idle Biker
31-03-11, 01:13 PM
physio says i can ruuuuuun :-D
Good news, you're doing the London marathon right? Any target time or just going to aim to finish and enjoy it?
Good news. :razz:
Physio says I can't. :(
Bumholes.
My running will involve ibuprofen.
Good news, you're doing the London marathon right? Any target time or just going to aim to finish and enjoy it?
Nah, I'm doing Sussex marathon this Sunday and Brighton marathon the following Sunday. My aim is to cross both finish lines. Not got a time in mind.
The Idle Biker
31-03-11, 05:40 PM
Bumholes.
My running will involve ibuprofen.
Nah, I'm doing Sussex marathon this Sunday and Brighton marathon the following Sunday. My aim is to cross both finish lines. Not got a time in mind.
You what?? 2 in 2 weeks? Run Forest run!
You what?? 2 in 2 weeks? Run Forest run!
Yup, that's the plan.
Tim in Belgium
31-03-11, 09:52 PM
^ Go Sarah!!!!!!!!!
The Idle Biker
03-04-11, 05:39 PM
Nah, I'm doing Sussex marathon this Sunday and Brighton marathon the following Sunday. My aim is to cross both finish lines. Not got a time in mind.[/QUOTE]
Well???? How did it go and can you face another one next week?
I really enjoyed it. Wasn't a PB due to stupid amount of hills but I enjoyed it all the same. I'm looking forward to Brighton next weekend as long as my blister disappears by then...
Well done Sarah, and best of luck for next weekend.
Tim in Belgium
03-04-11, 11:01 PM
^ Sounds like you're going well!
I had an enjoyable 21km along the Thames and in the Chilterns this evening, some nice running country apart from having to check the map all the time as I don't know it at all.
Wow sounds like everyone is doing amazing.
I actually managed to run a full mile today without stopping with this walk jog nonsense .. although it was because my HRM decided not to work today.
Quick question though, does anyone have any recommendations for suncream that they wear running, or is it just the normal stuff?
Wow sounds like everyone is doing amazing.
I actually managed to run a full mile today without stopping with this walk jog nonsense .. although it was because my HRM decided not to work today.
Quick question though, does anyone have any recommendations for suncream that they wear running, or is it just the normal stuff?
I don't normally/ever bother as it's never sunny enough!
But on holiday in Lanzarote whilst doing sporty stuff we used this:
http://www.malibusun.com/productdetail.aspx?pid=322
and it was really effective.
http://gallery.sussexsportphotography.com/a.tlx?k=416zgl1&pictureid=14916398 (http://gallery.sussexsportphotography.com/a.tlx?k=416zgl1&pictureid=14916398&utm_source=SSP&utm_medium=image&utm_campaign=copylink) (http://gallery.sussexsportphotography.com/a.tlx?k=416zgl1&pictureid=14916412&utm_source=SSP&utm_medium=image&utm_campaign=copylink)
The Idle Biker
04-04-11, 10:44 PM
Bravo Sarah, great effort. I WILL do a marathon at some point (but only 1). Good luck next weekend.
Bravo Sarah, great effort. I WILL do a marathon at some point (but only 1). Good luck next weekend.
You never know you might get hooked...
I WILL do a marathon at some point (but only 1).
IMPOSSIBLE!!! You will NEVER do just one!
Been back to the docs. No more running for me. Joined the gym last night for £15 a month to make use of their rowing machines, cross trainers and bikes. Joy.
The Idle Biker
06-04-11, 09:01 PM
IMPOSSIBLE!!! You will NEVER do just one!
Oh you will see that one will be enough for me, if we meet.
Busted achilles on both from 20 odd years of football, busted shoulder from too much Boxing and a beer gut from too much post-training refreshment. One will be a miracle, believe me. New York Marathon 2012 is the goal though. (Dream on).
Yesterday I realised that after Sunday I've got no more races lined up :-(
I must rectify this situation :-)
oooh http://www.ratraceadventure.com/#events
I ran day before yesterday. Just can't keep away. 6 miles. Well it should have been, but being new to the area I got a bit losted and think I probably did nearer to 7 miles. Considering going out again tomorrow morning. I really do not know when to stop. Oh well.
I ran day before yesterday. Just can't keep away. 6 miles. Well it should have been, but being new to the area I got a bit losted and think I probably did nearer to 7 miles. Considering going out again tomorrow morning. I really do not know when to stop. Oh well.
:cool:
Tim in Belgium
09-04-11, 06:37 PM
I did a nice 11km today in the sun, flat dutch cycleways = 11km in less than 49 minutes :)
Cruisey
My hand might have slipped and filled in a 5k application thingy :|
So 5 weeks to train I figure its enough time to actually be able to finish the whole thing at least jogging right?:confused:
My hand might have slipped and filled in a 5k application thingy :|
So 5 weeks to train I figure its enough time to actually be able to finish the whole thing at least jogging right?:confused:
Excellent :D
5 weeks is plenty of time. How far are you running normally at the moment?
Tim in Belgium
09-04-11, 07:16 PM
A great target to aim for Anna.
i fear i may lose a toe nail tomorrow :-(
Tim in Belgium
09-04-11, 07:24 PM
Ouch.
I think Brighton Marathon may finish it off :-(
The Idle Biker
09-04-11, 07:35 PM
i fear i may lose a toe nail tomorrow :-(
Post a picture of it tomorrow night. This thread needs more pictures.;)
Tim in Belgium
09-04-11, 07:42 PM
Pics the:
A pic of me at the end of the Portsmouth half marathon in Feb, it was a tad damp!
http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/47070/2823701480084392296S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2823701480084392296YuiKOj)
The Idle Biker
09-04-11, 07:48 PM
Pics the:
A pic of me at the end of the Portsmouth half marathon in Feb, it was a tad damp!
http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/47070/2823701480084392296S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2823701480084392296YuiKOj)
Nice Hat ;)
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_Tb06H0DdowM/TaC4QAguHJI/AAAAAAAAF1E/x1fGAc-ahUQ/s512/110212190458_H.jpg
This was a bit damp too: Hell Runner- Hell in the Middle (Feb 2011).
Tim in Belgium
09-04-11, 07:57 PM
Nice Hat ;)
I'm in front!
The Idle Biker
09-04-11, 07:58 PM
End of half Marathon Otober 2010 - London Royal Parks
you're flying in that pic
The Idle Biker
09-04-11, 08:06 PM
and panting like a tired old labrador!
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