Running thread

BlueHammer85 said:
Just bought back dark memory’s.
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You’ll be fine mate. The crowds keep you going. On Sunday in my darkest moment, I was leaning against a tree trying to stretch the cramp out and this Asian guy just strolled up to me, patted me on the shoulder and told me what a fantastic job I was doing. It was brilliant from him, got me going again and kept me going till the end.
The crowds are probably the best bit, sometimes we don’t spend enough time taking it in.
 
BlueHammer85 said:
Any advise for when I hit the wall at mile 18 ish ?
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It's too late to try things out if you've got a race in two days, but the best ways to avoid hitting the wall are:
* Train your body to make efficient use of stored fat as fuel by doing most runs in the aerobic zones - preferably fasted;
* Fuel evenly throughout the race (from the start);
* Use performance enhancers, namely caffeine (in the second half of the race) and beetroot / beetroot juice in the 4 days preceding the race.
 
inchy14 said:
You’ll be fine mate. The crowds keep you going. On Sunday in my darkest moment, I was leaning against a tree trying to stretch the cramp out and this Asian guy just strolled up to me, patted me on the shoulder and told me what a fantastic job I was doing. It was brilliant from him, got me going again and kept me going till the end.
The crowds are probably the best bit, sometimes we don’t spend enough time taking it in.
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I had a similar experience on deansgate on Tuesday. Was running to Santander bank with the forms to open an escrow account and it was pissing down and I snapped my hamstring. Bloke asked me if I was ok. The account is open.
 
Couch25k wk2 first run done this morning and felt great.

Tagged a 3 mile walk in as well to keep the weight coming off.
 
inchy14 said:
FUCK RIGHT OFF!!!

21:10, so close to a PB and so wanted under 21, it’s fucking happening soon I swear....

What course mate?
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If you want a 5k PB and not just a parkrun PB you should do the Sale Sizzlers in the summer. It's on the paths around wythenshawe park and is pretty fast
 
Almost halfway through the month and my piriformis is back playing up badly. Hip flexors not helping.

I'm still going, albeit, I'm in a lot of pain.

Managed to move a few things around which means I am running inside on the treadmill from about 7am while the kids have been off school.

I have my music on but never realised that Suzanna Reid is one tidy piece judging my the TV screens?

I have Eminen's Lose Yourself on repeat once Jeremy Kyle's fecking face comes on.

Discovered how a tennis ball can be your friend for aches!!
 
tolmie's hairdoo said:
Almost halfway through the month and my piriformis is back playing up badly. Hip flexors not helping.

I'm still going, albeit, I'm in a lot of pain.

Managed to move a few things around which means I am running inside on the treadmill from about 7am while the kids have been off school.

I have my music on but never realised that Suzanna Reid is one tidy piece judging my the TV screens?

I have Eminen's Lose Yourself on repeat once Jeremy Kyle's fecking face comes on.

Discovered how a tennis ball can be your friend for aches!!
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Plenty of ice mate, plus Ibuleve is your friend on some days.
 
tolmie's hairdoo said:
Almost halfway through the month and my piriformis is back playing up badly. Hip flexors not helping.

I'm still going, albeit, I'm in a lot of pain.

Managed to move a few things around which means I am running inside on the treadmill from about 7am while the kids have been off school.

I have my music on but never realised that Suzanna Reid is one tidy piece judging my the TV screens?

I have Eminen's Lose Yourself on repeat once Jeremy Kyle's fecking face comes on.

Discovered how a tennis ball can be your friend for aches!!
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Don't you be doing yourself in with holiday coming up.

Plenty of walking around & waiting in long queues
 
Just had a Facebook memories notification come through, apparently I did 5.4 miles at a 6.55 pace 2 years ago....HOW!!!?????

I'm not saying I dont believe me, but jeez how was I that fit and fast, and I didn't even appreciate it!
 
inchy14 said:
FUCK RIGHT OFF!!!

21:10, so close to a PB and so wanted under 21, it’s fucking happening soon I swear....

What course mate?
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Take your watch off it might make you run without the pressure! Took me 7 months to crack a sub-20 when I was trying to for the first time!

Dalby Forest, you’re on my strava mate. It measure the GPS short, as it loses signal in the trees but it’s 3.1 miles of beautiful forestry and a nice single loop course.
 
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