Running thread

[Paladin]

Peel Park parkrun this morning in 34:34. My first parkrun for a while due to various reasons, but loved it in the warm weather.

 

[chris85mcfc]

Got out this morning and managed 11k in just over an hour, a loop of hazel grove - poynton - bramhall

Felt like a bit of a slog, which resulted in me diving into the tesco en route to grab a bottle of water!

Think I'll feel that one in the morning, so a day of gardening and stretching is likely on the horizon

 

[ob]

4 miles this morning. Longest effort since October.

 

[beehive_bob]

Hauled myself round the local park for a 29 minute 5k yesterday afternoon. Need to start hauling myself out of bed earlier and make a habit of those parkruns as I've always enjoyed the ones I've done.

 

[simmo]

Completed my Morecambe10k along the bay.

Commenced in light rain and strong wind. The sea wind created a challenge at times but overall 1hr 5mins.

Happy with that.

 

[heslops barnet]

Fantastic, good luck mate, that's where I started aged 58 5 year's ago. Hadn't ran for 40 years. Rest day are very important at this stage, don't be scared to redo a day or go back a step it's all about end goal. Keep us updated on your progress

Just completed Week 2 Run 1, feeling good and pleased that I’ve managed it.
Been sober for 928 days and it’s been a complete mindset with healthy eating, plenty of water and early nights……hope I can keep it going

 

[franksinatra]

Just completed Week 2 Run 1, feeling good and pleased that I’ve managed it.
Been sober for 928 days and it’s been a complete mindset with healthy eating, plenty of water and early nights……hope I can keep it going

Superb mate.

 

[franksinatra]

Just completed Week 2 Run 1, feeling good and pleased that I’ve managed it.
Been sober for 928 days and it’s been a complete mindset with healthy eating, plenty of water and early nights……hope I can keep it going

It is a tough journey, especially at the start, but definitely as I changed my diet, got the early nights, ran more the things I enjoyed seemed a lot more wholesome and made me a happier person also.

 

[Originals]

First run in a long while, 5k around enthistle res. 34.17.
Knocked the drink on the head for 84 days and counting! Aiming til end of July.. looking to get back into running properly again just picked up the novablast 5

 

[Blue warrior]

My lad just done sprint intervals up Jutland st he’s absolutely goosed.

 

[ob]

Just completed Week 2 Run 1, feeling good and pleased that I’ve managed it.
Been sober for 928 days and it’s been a complete mindset with healthy eating, plenty of water and early nights……hope I can keep it going

Great work mate, stay positive, I'm sure we're all in support of you keeping it going and interested in your progress

 

[heslops barnet]

Great work mate, stay positive, I'm sure we're all in support of you keeping it going and interested in your progress

Appreciate all the good wishes and encouragement, definitely feel better mentally and physically.

 

[chris85mcfc]

Completed my Morecambe10k along the bay.

Commenced in light rain and strong wind. The sea wind created a challenge at times but overall 1hr 5mins.

Happy with that.

Keep thinking of driving up there to go for a run along the bay

Is there anywhere else that you guys can recommend (happy to drive an hour or so), to go for a really nice scenic run? Keen to try something along a bay/coast, or something of that ilk

Would be good to get people's recommendations, as I'm sure there are other lurking in the group that may appreciate the experience from those that have been running a while

 

[chris85mcfc]

First run in a long while, 5k around enthistle res. 34.17.
Knocked the drink on the head for 84 days and counting! Aiming til end of July.. looking to get back into running properly again just picked up the novablast 5

Well done mate

Also waiting for my novablast 5s to be delivered, obviously went for the lazer blue colour!

 

[chris85mcfc]

Appreciate all the good wishes and encouragement, definitely feel better mentally and physically.

You've already succeeded then mate, keep up the progress

 

[Ilovehappyendings]

Any tips for shin splints

 

[simmo]

Keep thinking of driving up there to go for a run along the bay

Is there anywhere else that you guys can recommend (happy to drive an hour or so), to go for a really nice scenic run? Keen to try something along a bay/coast, or something of that ilk

Would be good to get people's recommendations, as I'm sure there are other lurking in the group that may appreciate the experience from those that have been running a while

Morecambe has a parkrun down the front which has been mentioned. I am going to try that in the next month or so.

Sale parkrun is quite scenic, round part of the water park and down the river Its varied ground though.

Salford quays near the Lowry and the water has a lot of accessible path routes.

 

[Paladin]

Any tips for shin splints

I've had them. A physio told me to revert to my previous shoes, which i did, not having thrown them away. It worked. He said these injuries can sometimes be caused by a change in running environment. Mine was a switch from Nike football boots to Adidas.

So, get your old shoes out for a week or so and see if it helps.

 

[chris85mcfc]

Any tips for shin splints

The only tip that I can give you from my own experience, is to invest in a decent pair of running shoes and running socks (compression), and if you're new to running, run incredibly slowly until your body gets used to the repetitive movements

I'm sure there are a fair few people in here that could be more insightful than me though

 

[Paladin]

Morecambe has a parkrun down the front which has been mentioned. I am going to try that in the next month or so.

Sale parkrun is quite scenic, round part of the water park and down the river Its varied ground though.

Salford quays near the Lowry and the water has a lot of accessible path routes.

Peel Park is a really nice parkrun, in Salford. Good paths, partly bedside a scenic river (the beautiful Irwell), and trees providing shade.

Wythenshawe Park parkrun is also very scenic, but I steer clear in wet weather.

National Trust properties are nice. I run around Dunham Park occasionally, and have run at Tatton Park and Lyme Park.

Further afield, I used to run around Derwentwater every year. It's about 15km, pretty flat, and very scenic.