Running thread

[PragueBlue]

Just signed up for a 70 mile ultra run. No idea of the mileage, length of runs or how I should train but strength work seems to be a key component.

Lots of research to undertake along with the training.

Probably missing something but wouldn't it be 70 miles?

 

[chesterbells]

Probably missing something but wouldn't it be 70 miles?

Indeed!
I’m guessing he means the kind of weekly mileage required to adequately prepare for the event.

 

[chesterbells]

Any cancellations will probably be down to fallen branches blocking paths rather than flooding.
As you say, Fletcher Moss sometimes gets cancelled when the Mersey gets a bit high, as does Sale Water Park.

Thought I might as well post a link to the Cancellations list here. Some local ones already off, but I’d expect this list to grow up to 7/8am tomorrow:

https://www.parkrun.org.uk/cancellations/

 

[Gaz76]

Thought I might as well post a link to the Cancellations list here. Some local ones already off, but I’d expect this list to grow up to 7/8am tomorrow:

https://www.parkrun.org.uk/cancellations/

Peel and fletcher moss both off
Alex park is on

 

[chesterbells]

Peel and fletcher moss both off
Alex park is on

Cheers mate. Just about to leave the warmth of the car now!

 

[Gaz76]

Just sneaked under 24mins at Alex ParkRun today, first parkrun for nine months, not bad considering
A) I'm a big fat boozy bastard
B) technically I ran an ultra on Wednesday
C) 3 weeks since I ran the Dublin marathon
D) I've every excuse in the book!!

 

[chesterbells]

Isabel Trail Parkrun completed in 28:56 this morning.
Only 225 participants this morning as I guess the tourists were scared off by yesterday's drizzle and slight breeze.

I’ve gotta get myself back there pronto. Such a quick course!
Would have been plenty of space too with less numbers …

 

[chesterbells]

Loads of space this morning. A few puddles and a bit of mud to contend with, but mainly having to dodge girls running gingerly around it.

I’ll let you know next time I’m down there pal - it’s your regular isn’t it?

 

[chesterbells]

It is. I do it when at home & do a Manchester one when I'm up for a home game or a gig.

Yeah, managed to cover all the Greater Manchester ones (eventually) by tying them into home games :-)

 

[Big Joe Corrigan]

Arrived at Brabyns Park Marple park run yesterday to find it was cancelled, three of us ran it anyway. A young bloke (22 minute 5k) ran alongside me and encouraged me all the way. I managed 29:14 thanks to this bloke, cheers Harry!

 

[m32blue]

Conwy half yesterday 3rd time doing this fab race.Great varied course including running the road round the Orme It was way too busy yesterday about 4000 runners. 1hr.37 take that with the hills and congested start.

 

[smevchenko]

Any recommendations on trail shoes?

Might be doing 20k+ on Friday, some big climbs and sections on moorland so not overly keen on wearing usual road runners. Not likely to do loads of trail running in future, so don't want to be spending silly money.

 

[Gaz76]

Any recommendations on trail shoes?

Might be doing 20k+ on Friday, some big climbs and sections on moorland so not overly keen on wearing usual road runners. Not likely to do loads of trail running in future, so don't want to be spending silly money.

I've currently got these in my basket at run Northwest, a steal at that price, although that colour might not last long going over moorlands

 

[heslops barnet]

71 year old doing regular sub 34 minute 5K for the last few months, would like try 10K, any advice on training strategy?

 

[Big Joe Corrigan]

71 year old doing regular sub 34 minute 5K for the last few months, would like try 10K, any advice on training strategy?

Would like to help HB but I’m very much a beginner.

 

[ob]

71 year old doing regular sub 34 minute 5K for the last few months, would like try 10K, any advice on training strategy?

Gently increase milage of one if your runs each week and see how you feel. Could try either running little longer in time.aybr little further in distance (eg add half a mile each week). That's what I did running 5k about same pace aged 62. Good luck

 

[heslops barnet]

Gently increase milage of one if your runs each week and see how you feel. Could try either running little longer in time.aybr little further in distance (eg add half a mile each week). That's what I did running 5k about same pace aged 62. Good luck

Thanks for the advice, I’ll be doing that

 

[Stuuuuuu]

71 year old doing regular sub 34 minute 5K for the last few months, would like try 10K, any advice on training strategy?

I love reading about your running mate.

I agree with OB's comments. Emphasis on the 'gently.' The advice is to increase your total weekly mileage (or kilometrage, whatever!) by no more than 10% each week. Also, give yourself lower-mileage recovery weeks as needed.

And most importantly, enjoy!

 

[Stuuuuuu]

Just signed up for a 70 mile ultra run. No idea of the mileage, length of runs or how I should train but strength work seems to be a key component.

Lots of research to undertake along with the training.

That's amazing mate! Yeah, strength work is really important for these mega runs for a couple of really good reasons:

* You're at heightened risk of injury and strength work is proven to reduce that;
* It makes you more efficient by addressing muscle imbalances, improving form and increasing economy (i.e. reducing the amount of energy required with each stride).

It sounds like an amazing thing to do. I look forward to seeing how it goes. When is the event?

 

[roman totale]

Did the downtown Turkey Trot 5k this morning, along with 7 thousand other people looking for some advance penance for the impeding over-eating and food coma later today. Cold, snow in the air and windy as hell, dropping the mercury to -11C. Clocked a leisurely 37’02”.