In the past, I've surprised myself by getting half marathon PBs in these circumstances (i.e. a few weeks after a marathon when I was still recovering). You will definitely be fit enough to at least cover the distance anyway.Did my first marathon last month (M’cr one). I’ve done hardly any running since but due to do the Heaton Park half marathon on Sunday - it’s a bit challenging as quite hilly. Bit nervous as feel underprepared. Hopefully the experience of running the marathon should mean I’ll be ok but not convinced!
In the past, I've surprised myself by getting half marathon PBs in these circumstances (i.e. a few weeks after a marathon when I was still recovering). You will definitely be fit enough to at least cover the distance anyway.
Only this!! I've done both 10k and 5k pbs since Manchester(in different places) stu knows his onionsIn the past, I've surprised myself by getting half marathon PBs in these circumstances (i.e. a few weeks after a marathon when I was still recovering). You will definitely be fit enough to at least cover the distance anyway.
This morning I did my first real race since the 2014 London Marathon. I ran a 10k in a chip time of 47:21 for 138th overall out of 838 and 12th vet 50. I am delighted with the result.Yes make sure you post it. We all look like middle of the road plodders on here compared to Gaz
Great stuff TCP, that's a cracking time, enjoy the after race buzz.This morning I did my first real race since the 2014 London Marathon. I ran a 10k in a chip time of 47:21 for 138th overall and 12 vet 50. I am delighted with the result.
I was surprised at how inaccurate my strava result was. It showed a much slower time of 50:xx and a distance < 10k. But my mates strava was much more accurate.
Think I will bin off the strava and go back to my old fashioned stopwatch and pen and paper methods which served me well down the years !!. Or even ditch them too and just run free for the hell of it!
Cheers. I use strava on the phone. My pal used garmin watch which I heard is more accurate. It's all just a bit of fun really so not bothered about the accuracy.Great stuff TCP, that's a cracking time, enjoy the after race buzz.
As for the strava time, how did you use strava? ie your watch?phone?laptop?? Strava can vary on how accurate your device is, and they also then differ from your device time a little as well, fucked if I know why but strava is always different to garmin even though I use my garmin to use strava.....think your probably right with the sundial and a pencil approach tbh!!
Congrats on the race bud, genuinely made up for you.
Yeah, phones aren't really designed for GPS tracking at that level of accuracy. A watch such as a Garmin is the way to go.Cheers. I use strava on the phone. My pal used garmin watch which I heard is more accurate. It's all just a bit of fun really so not bothered about the accuracy.
It was good to do a race, see a few old pals and enjoy the buzz. More relaxed for this afternoons game now as the last few days watching the footy have been a bit tense !
I've a spare Garmin, if anyone is interested.Yeah, phones aren't really designed for GPS tracking at that level of accuracy. A watch such as a Garmin is the way to go.
Great work, I know I'm never going to be fast and certainly not pretty. I just did 5 miles as week 7 run 1 of my half marathon training plan. 2 years ago last week I started couchto5k and could barely run the 2 mins. Get such a buzz off it at the moment. Good luck on your first park run mateAnother 5k+ run completed just to prove to myself that Friday wasn't a one off fluke. It wasn't particularly fast or pretty but I did it. Now minded to make my Parkrun debut this Saturday.
This morning I did my first real race since the 2014 London Marathon. I ran a 10k in a chip time of 47:21 for 138th overall out of 838 and 12th vet 50. I am delighted with the result.
I was surprised at how inaccurate my strava result was. It showed a much slower time of 50:xx and a distance < 10k. But my mates strava was much more accurate.
Think I will bin off the strava and go back to my old fashioned stopwatch and pen and paper methods which served me well down the years !!. Or even ditch them too and just run free for the hell of it!
Should have added, I'm actually enjoying it now too. Felt like a chore when I started couch to 5k but actually look forward to getting out to run now
Thoroughly enjoyed the race and was in high spirits all day Sunday complimented of course by the 5-0 drubbing of Newcastle.Great effort that TCM. Did you get a buzz out of racing again?
I did my first park run for quite a while and although I was a minute plus from my best I did enjoy the competitive nature of it.
Funnily enough my Garmin had not picked up GPS so all stats were distorted. It was a but demoralising. All this tech has its advantages but it can mess you up as well.
Hi mate, never tried the rincons, although I did get my first ever pair of hoka on Friday, mach 4, apparently "true to size" nothing of the sort, far too slim so they going back. I've done that twice now with hoka, so would probably advise you to try them on in a shop before hand@gaz76 ever worn the Hoka Rincon 3? Heard there pretty light so decent for faster training runs
Hi mate, never tried the rincons, although I did get my first ever pair of hoka on Friday, mach 4, apparently "true to size" nothing of the sort, far too slim so they going back. I've done that twice now with hoka, so would probably advise you to try them on in a shop before hand
Thoroughly enjoyed the race and was in high spirits all day Sunday complimented of course by the 5-0 drubbing of Newcastle.
I've suffered with leg muscle sorness over last two days. I always push myself to the limit in a race.
But I'll be be fine in a few days. I might even consider another race later in the year.
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Another 5k+ run completed just to prove to myself that Friday wasn't a one off fluke. It wasn't particularly fast or pretty but I did it. Now minded to make my Parkrun debut this Saturday.