Running thread

[ob]

2 miles home from cat sitting yesterday morning. My other half drove me there as she wanted to see the cats. It's 1.6 miles but I added bit at end to take it to 2 miles. Then 1.5 miles there and back this morning before work

 

[franksinatra]

Managed a half decent 12k last night after suffering a collapse in motivation. Due to time constraints I have been running the same routes, not mixing up my training so losing out on the essence of running, challenging yourself and exploration.

Back on it now.

 

[staffsblue]

5k training run done in much more pleasant conditions than of late. I don't want to wish the summer away but I find running much easier when it's a bit cooler.

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

5k training run done in much more pleasant conditions than of late. I don't want to wish the summer away but I find running much easier when it's a bit cooler.

Is it wrong to enjoy running in the rain?

I always seem to run faster haha (well did when I could)

 

[staffsblue]

Is it wrong to enjoy running in the rain?

I always seem to run faster haha (well did when I could)

Yeah, I always prefer running in the rain. Instant cooling rather than having to wait for my body to start generating sweat!

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

Yeah, I always prefer running in the rain. Instant cooling rather than having to wait for my body to start generating sweat!

As long as it's not proper lashing down it's okay.

But yeah its a great way to cool down

 

[staffsblue]

As long as it's not proper lashing down it's okay.

But yeah its a great way to cool down

The other unpleasant thing about summer running is all the insects around. I bought a pair of running shades recently to stop getting flies in my eyes, but still end up with a few in my mouth every run!

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

The other unpleasant thing about summer running is all the insects around. I bought a pair of running shades recently to stop getting flies in my eyes, but still end up with a few in my mouth every run!

Oh yes, horrible that.

 

[Stuuuuuu]

As long as it's not proper lashing down it's okay.

But yeah its a great way to cool down

The heavier the rain, the better!

 

[ob]

2 miles at lunchtime today running both 80/20. It was my 99th activity for the month. Double number of last month. 33 hours 115 miles walking/running

 

[Gaz76]

Been a bad few weeks for me with the running, first covid, then four days at a festival, now the Mrs is away until Sunday leaving me with the kids and no chance of a run, I'm like a coiled spring!!
Have the loch Ness mara in October but my fitness is well down from earlier on in the year and training time is getting less and less by the day, tempted to scrub it and do a long training plan for hopefully Boston in April.

 

[somapop]

Did my longest distance in a while last night (12k) - absolutely needed for both mental and physical reasons.
I always find that elusive runner's high at that distance and I've missed it.
Hopefully can start cracking out more and maybe look at my first half marathon in 18 months (last time I did not before I got my first bout of Covid).

 

[staffsblue]

I'm not going to be in a physical location to do a Parkrun tomorrow, so did my own personal one this morning. It's definitely more tricky without being egged on by fellow runners & the marshalls, but still completed it somewhere in the 32-33 minutes range.

 

[When The Levee Breaks]

Two months into Marathon training and im up to double digits for the 1st time in two years today.

10 mile done this morning. 1h 40m. Felt like I could have done more but sticking to the training plan

 

[smevchenko]

Did the Colshaw Hall (near Knutsford) 10k today, about 400 or so took part.

Been trying to forget pace for a while and just worry about distance, so happy enough to complete it without any worries. Couple of nasty hills, and the one around 7.5k was a bastard!

6 weeks till the Great North Run, so plenty of training still to do!

 

[ob]

2.5 miles yesterday at steady/easy pace. Took opportunity tonight after work to resume my HM training plan. Week 9 run 2 of 5 miles. Longest run in almost 4 weeks (nothing over 2.5) and first training plan run in over 4 weeks. Was 23 degrees but says felt like 30. Glad I've done it and didn't talk myself out of it after work

 

[Mazzarelli's Swiss Cheese]

2.5 miles yesterday at steady/easy pace. Took opportunity tonight after work to resume my HM training plan. Week 9 run 2 of 5 miles. Longest run in almost 4 weeks (nothing over 2.5) and first training plan run in over 4 weeks. Was 23 degrees but says felt like 30. Glad I've done it and didn't talk myself out of it after work

Is it the John L Parker plan you are doing?

 

[ob]

Is it the John L Parker plan you are doing?

No idea mate, found it online and copied into spreadsheet. 12 weeks of 2 shorter runs and 1 long one. No gym work etc. Its aimed at finish time of roughly 2 hours 30

 

[Mazzarelli's Swiss Cheese]

No idea mate, found it online and copied into spreadsheet. 12 weeks of 2 shorter runs and 1 long one. No gym work etc. Its aimed at finish time of roughly 2 hours 30

Sorry, read HM as heart monitor, now I see it's half marathon.

 

[staffsblue]

5k training run done. Ridiculously warm & humid this morning but still managed to complete it in around 32 minutes. At least the forecast is for cooler weather on Saturday for the Parkrun proper.