Running thread

somapop said:
I’ve only recently found about the Barkley Marathon - watched the original documentary form 203 last night.
Both brilliant and bizarre (the payments for entry etc!!)

I listened to a British running podcast yesterday about the Tunnel race in the UK.
Jesus….insane (see also the Spine race).

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/64139029
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I'd attempt this, but only if we could use headphones ha
 
somapop said:
I ran an 11k on Monday and same on Wednesday evening this week.
Looking to push my distances back up to at least a half.

Monday’s was the worse run I think I’ve ever had.
Felt awful physically and mentally. Had moments where I just had to walk.

Wednesday was much better. Might try a longer run tomorrow too ;park run this morning).

Still a month or two off back in physio re my hamstring/meniscus issue (torn/frayed but advice is to try and scaffold my knee area rather than hit surgery).
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I've run 3/4 street runs over ht last 2 weeks since my hammertoe surgery in January.

Is it bad I just want to run a 10k plus rather than pussy foot around a 5k run.

Might just do some hill sprints
 
staffsblue said:
It's not too bad considering the amount of overtaking and 2 way sections.
The only tricky bit is all the right angled corners, but at least the course is completely flat and mud free which makes it relatively fast.
It's a pretty quiet Parkrun too meaning that it's congestion free at the start, and dogs are banned from the B course so there's less tripping hazards!
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Did it yesterday, you wasn't joking about the right angled corners all 40 of them. Will have to give it another go when the normal course is back.
 
cmcm0808 said:
Did it yesterday, you wasn't joking about the right angled corners all 40 of them. Will have to give it another go when the normal course is back.
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Yeah, the "A" course is much more interesting. Just an out and back along a disused railway line but with ever changing scenery starting with marshes and finishing with a bit of industrial.
 
Some incredible runs above.

I did my first 15k in a good while today. Carved out some decent KMs this week (2 x 11ks, a 5k Park Run and the 15k today).
Felt a bit tough but the hamstring and meniscus pain was nowhere to be seen.
Muscles felt tight though.

Lay off tomorrow but would you all suggest doing these distances more often (as I build back up to HM?).
 
Man_City_Loyal said:
have a hotel reserved for amsterdam half marathon but now sold out and only second round of marathon spaces.

not until October, but is 6 months too much of an ask to do a marathon? especially being off injured most of the year?
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Totally doable! Start now, build up gradually (there's no rush) and give yourself recovery days/weeks. Enjoy training through the summer - it's a great opportunity to get out on the trails and really enjoy the environment.
 
somapop said:
Some incredible runs above.

I did my first 15k in a good while today. Carved out some decent KMs this week (2 x 11ks, a 5k Park Run and the 15k today).
Felt a bit tough but the hamstring and meniscus pain was nowhere to be seen.
Muscles felt tight though.

Lay off tomorrow but would you all suggest doing these distances more often (as I build back up to HM?).
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Yeah but it depends on your general fitness and what you've been doing recently.

Received wisdom is that your total weekly mileage should increase by no more than 10% compared to the previous week. If you suddenly up your mileage significantly, it's a pretty good recipe for injury and/or burnout which ends up being counterproductive.

A weekly long, slow run (jog) is a great idea for fitness, especially if you're looking to take part in any running events. Just be sure to allow sufficient recovery.
 
franksinatra said:
Fleet Half Marathon today. A friend dropped out on Tuesday so picked it up at late notice.

Real fast field and bit demoralising to get constantly overtaken. Still got home in 1:27:25.
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Clearly a fast field if you're running at 6:40 pace or whatever, and still being overtaken! Regardless, that is still a fantastic time.
 
Stuuuuuu said:
Yeah but it depends on your general fitness and what you've been doing recently.

Received wisdom is that your total weekly mileage should increase by no more than 10% compared to the previous week. If you suddenly up your mileage significantly, it's a pretty good recipe for injury and/or burnout which ends up being counterproductive.

A weekly long, slow run (jog) is a great idea for fitness, especially if you're looking to take part in any running events. Just be sure to allow sufficient recovery.
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Yeah, I did quite a significant jump in distances last week (silly perhaps, but keen to start running longer distances).

May try and jump up to a 17k some time this week (either Weds eve or a sunday) and litter them with 5k & 10ks.
Usually go for a run Monday evening but after yesterday's 15k I'm not sure yet. Legs feel a little tired but not sore.

Had a pretty brutal pilates session in the evening (crazy hip work) which helps.

Hoping to head up to HM distance sometime towards the end of April.
After that, who knows!
 
Does running more longer distances help with pace on the shorter (say 5k) runs?

I'm convinced my long covid perma damaged my running engine.
Never managed to pick up the pace I had pre covid.
But....then again, I joined the gym and bulked up a little (I had to as I have a labral tear I need to scaffold with muscle).
 
Stuuuuuu said:
Clearly a fast field if you're running at 6:40 pace or whatever, and still being overtaken! Regardless, that is still a fantastic time.
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Yes I just checked it against equivalent races and the times/placings are not too dissimilar. So really I was far too close to the front. Happy with the time just a bit deflating getting overtaken regularly.
 
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