Running thread

Boxed off a 10k yesterday in 54:47 which was my second fastest ever 10k. My mate told me to change my watch set up so it has lap pace and it actually made me run quicker to try keep under 5:30 per k. 300 days off the drink today and still going strong!
Put a goal on Strava for 1000k running for the year so looking to keep that up and book some more events, looking at Chester Marathon in October which does have some places left.

I currently run in Asics Superblast 2 I've only had them since September the back grip has came away so I've asked for a refund/exchange as they shouldn't be doing that after 3 months of running surely? Looking at another pair of superblast 2 or similar trainers as they seem to be sold out in size 12 in alot of places
 
Went to Warrington parkrun - which was very busy. Thought they may have delayed 5mins as cars were queuing to get in due to the numbers.

Ended up parking and then set off trying to catch the pack.
 
Marple Park Run cancelled yesterday, but I turned up and ran it anyway. The winter course is usually quite muddy and slippy, but the mud had all frozen. Ran 29:35, hoping I can stay under 30 minutes all this year. Only started Couch to 5k last spring and now really look forward to Saturday mornings, it’s great for my fitness and mental health.
 
Big Joe Corrigan said:
Marple Park Run cancelled yesterday, but I turned up and ran it anyway. The winter course is usually quite muddy and slippy, but the mud had all frozen. Ran 29:35, hoping I can stay under 30 minutes all this year. Only started Couch to 5k last spring and now really look forward to Saturday mornings, it’s great for my fitness and mental health.
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It’s brilliant mate isn’t it? And makes the rest of your Saturday feel great :-)
Saturday was always my favourite day of the week for many reasons, but now even more so.

Yep, done Marple a few times, enjoy it. Have you tried Lyme Park yet? The opening is er, interesting!
 
chesterbells said:
It’s brilliant mate isn’t it? And makes the rest of your Saturday feel great :-)
Saturday was always my favourite day of the week for many reasons, but now even more so.

Yep, done Marple a few times, enjoy it. Have you tried Lyme Park yet? The opening is er, interesting!
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I have a friend, good runner, who has warned me about Lyme Park! Must admit although my flat running is really coming on, I’m still rubbish when it comes to hills.
 
Anyone replaced a watch strap on a Garmin before and gone with a cheap option? Any issues?

£45 on Garmin for a silicone one for my Fenix 6

<£10 multiple options on amazon
 
How's everyone getting on in 2026 so far? Having recently stepped down from my job, I'm able to put more time into the running so I'm hopeful for a good year. However, I'm kicking things off from a low starting point due to being out with an injury so will need to be patient.

I'd like to have some events to aim for: probably one marathon and a few halves. I'm in rural Cumbria where (possibly) the flattest marathon in the UK literally goes past my front door so I should probably do that in June.

Not sure about what else. Possibly some trail events in the Lake District later in the year but we'll see how the training goes.
 
Stuuuuuu said:
How's everyone getting on in 2026 so far? Having recently stepped down from my job, I'm able to put more time into the running so I'm hopeful for a good year. However, I'm kicking things off from a low starting point due to being out with an injury so will need to be patient.

I'd like to have some events to aim for: probably one marathon and a few halves. I'm in rural Cumbria where (possibly) the flattest marathon in the UK literally goes past my front door so I should probably do that in June.

Not sure about what else. Possibly some trail events in the Lake District later in the year but we'll see how the training goes.
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I'm starting this year 10kg lighter than I was last Jan, and in a much better place fitness wise.

I've been offered a Manchester marathon place for April, so need to decide ASAP if I want to do it. Not done a marathon yet, but feel I could give it a decent go.

Going to sign up for the Tour of Tameside in June, and if I can get a place, there is a Disney HM on in October when i'm there on holiday so fancy doing that.
 
smevchenko said:
I'm starting this year 10kg lighter than I was last Jan, and in a much better place fitness wise.

I've been offered a Manchester marathon place for April, so need to decide ASAP if I want to do it. Not done a marathon yet, but feel I could give it a decent go.

Going to sign up for the Tour of Tameside in June, and if I can get a place, there is a Disney HM on in October when i'm there on holiday so fancy doing that.
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Sounds like your well in it mate, weight is a big factor 10kg is about how much heavier I am now than 18 months ago and it makes a massive difference.

Take the manc mara place, it's a great target and you have plenty of time to get ready for it.

I've done three tours of tamside, definitely recommend, it's tough going but well worth it.

I'm forcing myself to have an extended break from running, spent the last 12/18 months pretty much going backwards running wise, so have decided an extended rest for the body after running so much is required
 
Stuuuuuu said:
How's everyone getting on in 2026 so far? Having recently stepped down from my job, I'm able to put more time into the running so I'm hopeful for a good year. However, I'm kicking things off from a low starting point due to being out with an injury so will need to be patient.

I'd like to have some events to aim for: probably one marathon and a few halves. I'm in rural Cumbria where (possibly) the flattest marathon in the UK literally goes past my front door so I should probably do that in June.

Not sure about what else. Possibly some trail events in the Lake District later in the year but we'll see how the training goes.
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Been in awful place in last 6 weeks or so. Managed to get out yesterday for 2.4 miles at lunchtime. In last 6 weeks moved father in law into a care home, cleared out his flat ready to be put up for sale. In between that (2nd Jan) his wife passed away (was expected) in the same care home he's gone into. Been helping organise funeral whilst being there for him and my other half. Yesterday's short run in pouring rain was so much for me mentally than physically
 
ob said:
Been in awful place in last 6 weeks or so. Managed to get out yesterday for 2.4 miles at lunchtime. In last 6 weeks moved father in law into a care home, cleared out his flat ready to be put up for sale. In between that (2nd Jan) his wife passed away (was expected) in the same care home he's gone into. Been helping organise funeral whilst being there for him and my other half. Yesterday's short run in pouring rain was so much for me mentally than physically
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Keep marching through it all mate, with the luck you have had over the last few years good things are surely on the horizon, fair play to you mate, You've had a lot of shit stuff go on, but you still keep going, big respect
 
Gaz76 said:
Keep marching through it all mate, with the luck you have had over the last few years good things are surely on the horizon, fair play to you mate, You've had a lot of shit stuff go on, but you still keep going, big respect
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Thanks mate, exercise walking/running are my space to clear my head. Been through some tough times in my life but there are always loads worse off and I'm glad to be able to get out there.
 
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