Running thread

gaz76 said:
Everyone has those days mate, don't be to hard on yourself, just use it as fuel to go better next time, that's a thing with this running malarkey, there's always another go
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Indeed mate. Relied a bit too much on the running of late to help with other things going on.

You know how it is you prep your weekend around your long run and then it all goes to pot. Onwards and upwards though.
 
After reading the 80/20 book I’ve finally found my ‘mojo’ again, even getting out at 5am couple of times a week to start the day and having no physical issues. Get close to sub 8 minute miles over 10k and back to a 7;20 mile comfortably now.

Like others have said just need to lose a few pounds (got a wedding in less than 3 weeks and don’t want to look to fat for the bride ;0) ) so need to keep it up through the winter months and then book on a few things.
 
gaz76 said:
Everyone has those days mate, don't be to hard on yourself, just use it as fuel to go better next time, that's a thing with this running malarkey, there's always another go
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wow , something in the air, now i dont run half marathons , but from the moment i started today i struggled like mad,i even tripped :), my last run i battered it,i was really confident, but today i was shite, however next run will improve,because hopefully it cant get any worse :)
 
Sir peace frog said:
wow , something in the air, now i dont run half marathons , but from the moment i started today i struggled like mad,i even tripped :), my last run i battered it,i was really confident, but today i was shite, however next run will improve,because hopefully it cant get any worse :)
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Redemption today.

Went out for a trail 10k and felt completely different. Run went well, felt really strong on the hills. Its incredible how one day can be a complete contrast to the next so don't be disheartened
 
inchy14 said:
After reading the 80/20 book I’ve finally found my ‘mojo’ again, even getting out at 5am couple of times a week to start the day and having no physical issues. Get close to sub 8 minute miles over 10k and back to a 7;20 mile comfortably now.

Like others have said just need to lose a few pounds (got a wedding in less than 3 weeks and don’t want to look to fat for the bride ;0) ) so need to keep it up through the winter months and then book on a few things.
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Ive recently reread that again. Ive really slowed down my slow runs and try to keep any tough work sandwiched between recovery runs.

Ive not really followed the plan in the book or done the variety of speedwork but I think its defo helping me to keep the injuries at bay with the slow runs helping me to build up distance without really fatiguing the body.
 
franksinatra said:
Ive recently reread that again. Ive really slowed down my slow runs and try to keep any tough work sandwiched between recovery runs.

Ive not really followed the plan in the book or done the variety of speedwork but I think its defo helping me to keep the injuries at bay with the slow runs helping me to build up distance without really fatiguing the body.
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I’m similar, just slowed down a touch a now can go 5 times a week whereas it was maximum of 3 a week previously.
 
inchy14 said:
I’m similar, just slowed down a touch a now can go 5 times a week whereas it was maximum of 3 a week previously.
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Yes back to running 5 days a week, so getting more miles in the legs. Really enjoy the slow runs now.

Im keeping ( or trying to keep) my HR below 130 for slow runs. I get home and hardly feel like Ive put a shift in.

Typically adds 30/40 secs per K compared to a moderate intensity run so not really taking that much longer either.
 
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Just back from my midweek training run around the disused railway paths of Stafford.
Felt a big sluggish this morning but I've put that down to having had my flu and Covid boosters in the last couple of days.
Still managed to trudge around my planned route without stopping so happy with that!
 
Rochdale half tomorrow, stepping it up the fitness a bit and enjoying it, did watergrove parkrun round there two weeks ago, 40mile round trip on my bike to get there.
Knutsford 10k last weekend with another 40 mile round trip on the bike.
On the bike again tomorrow hoping the 20 mile warmup trick doesn't play to heavy on the legs for a half
 
3 hours 51mins Chester Marathon, went through halfway in 1:45ish, so I did fall apart in the 2nd half. I'll take it though, the heat in the 2nd half was tough and there were many collapsed bodies at the side of the road. I thought the course was going to be way flatter than it actually was, 3 or 4 hills that'll break your heart in the last 5 mile.

First one done though, time to celebrate.
 
MCFC1993 said:
3 hours 51mins Chester Marathon, went through halfway in 1:45ish, so I did fall apart in the 2nd half. I'll take it though, the heat in the 2nd half was tough and there were many vollapsed bodies at the side of the road. I thought the course was way flatter as well, 3 or 4 hills that'll break your heart in the last 5 mile.

First one done though, time to celebrate.
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Great effort, well done. 21 minutes slower for the second half isn't really falling apart. That's just inevitable slowing down.
 
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MCFC1993 said:
3 hours 51mins Chester Marathon, went through halfway in 1:45ish, so I did fall apart in the 2nd half. I'll take it though, the heat in the 2nd half was tough and there were many vollapsed bodies at the side of the road. I thought the course was way flatter as well, 3 or 4 hills that'll break your heart in the last 5 mile.

First one done though, time to celebrate.
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Great effort! My lad did 3.41 which he was well happy with but he suffered. I was by the drink station at 40k at the bottom of the last big hill to give him a real kick up the arse.
Very warm though there were a few bodies!!
Enjoy your cold beer :)
 
MCFC1993 said:
3 hours 51mins Chester Marathon, went through halfway in 1:45ish, so I did fall apart in the 2nd half. I'll take it though, the heat in the 2nd half was tough and there were many collapsed bodies at the side of the road. I thought the course was way flatter than it actually was, 3 or 4 hills that'll break your heart in the last 5 mile.

First one done though, time to celebrate.
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Brilliant mate, congratulations. Great to get the first one ticked off.
 
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