Running thread

I read a lot about ParkRun in here - it's great to see so many people taking part in a healthy & wholesome activity like that.

Strangely, I've never taken part in a ParkRun (apart from the Junior ParkRun a couple of times with the kids).

My 13-year-old daughter has signed up for the Junior Great North Run (2.5 miles) in September to raise money for her poorly sister. Can 13-year-olds take part in ParkRun? It could be good training for her.

I'm still churning out the odd video on my YouTube channel as a way of a) motivating myself and b) hopefully sharing useful info and tips with others. Here's one that I've just made on the subject of why we should mostly run slowly.

I'm always grateful for any likes/subscriptions so that the channel can grow and hopefully reach a few more people.

 
Stuuuuuu said:
I read a lot about ParkRun in here - it's great to see so many people taking part in a healthy & wholesome activity like that.

Strangely, I've never taken part in a ParkRun (apart from the Junior ParkRun a couple of times with the kids).

My 13-year-old daughter has signed up for the Junior Great North Run (2.5 miles) in September to raise money for her poorly sister. Can 13-year-olds take part in ParkRun? It could be good training for her.

I'm still churning out the odd video on my YouTube channel as a way of a) motivating myself and b) hopefully sharing useful info and tips with others. Here's one that I've just made on the subject of why we should mostly run slowly.

I'm always grateful for any likes/subscriptions so that the channel can grow and hopefully reach a few more people.

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Thanks Stu. I'm one of your subscribers, and I've really enjoyed your videos. Top work. Good advice about running slowly. I've been doing this for quite a while now - probably since I turned 63.

Edited. Yeah, loads of 13 year olds do Parkrun. It would be ideal for your daughter to train at. There's a rule about young kids running with their parents, but I think that is younger than aged 13 though.
 
Paladin said:
Thanks Stu. I'm one of your subscribers, and I've really enjoyed your videos. Top work. Good advice about running slowly. I've been doing this for quite a while now - probably since I turned 63.

Edited. Yeah, loads of 13 year olds do Parkrun. It would be ideal for your daughter to train at. There's a rule about young kids running with their parents, but I think that is younger than aged 13 though.
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Awesome. Thanks mate. I'll aim to take her along. Yeah, I looked it up and 5-year-olds can take part in ParkRun (both the Junior ParkRun and the normal).

Thanks so much for subscribing and making such nice comments about the videos. You've genuinely made my day. I'm on the lookout for more topics to cover in future videos so let me know if there's anything that would be useful.
 
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franksinatra said:
Where did you find the table? Have you got the link?
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Found it here:
runninglevel.com

5k Run Times By Age And Ability - Running Level

5k running finish times by age for both men and women (good and average)
runninglevel.com runninglevel.com

I wouldn't take it as gospel though, just a rough guide.

The best way is to go with the age grading based on the world record for that age group. Runners World have a calculator for anyone running, although most do parkrun and have this calculated for them.
www.runnersworld.com

Age-grading calculator for runners: How do your race times fare?

Whether you’re a younger runner or an older runner, working out the age-graded score of your recent race performances can be instructional, inspiring and just plain interesting
www.runnersworld.com www.runnersworld.com

Their definitions are:
  • 100% = world record
  • 90% = world class
  • 80% = national class
  • 70% = regional class
  • 60% = local class
 
heslops barnet said:
On week 1 Run 2 of Coach to 5K, haven’t done any running for over 50 years, I’m 71……
Enjoying it so far….
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Fantastic, good luck mate, that's where I started aged 58 5 year's ago. Hadn't ran for 40 years. Rest day are very important at this stage, don't be scared to redo a day or go back a step it's all about end goal. Keep us updated on your progress
 
MCFC1993 said:
Found it here:
runninglevel.com

5k Run Times By Age And Ability - Running Level

5k running finish times by age for both men and women (good and average)
runninglevel.com runninglevel.com

I wouldn't take it as gospel though, just a rough guide.

The best way is to go with the age grading based on the world record for that age group. Runners World have a calculator for anyone running, although most do parkrun and have this calculated for them.
www.runnersworld.com

Age-grading calculator for runners: How do your race times fare?

Whether you’re a younger runner or an older runner, working out the age-graded score of your recent race performances can be instructional, inspiring and just plain interesting
www.runnersworld.com www.runnersworld.com

Their definitions are:
  • 100% = world record
  • 90% = world class
  • 80% = national class
  • 70% = regional class
  • 60% = local class
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Thanks mate. Just curious to look at the info.

Also I don’t care what the data says, I know I’m elite lol
 
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Stuuuuuu said:
Hi chaps.

After my last one about running slowly, I've done a new video about running fast (not that I would know much about that). Hopefully it's of some use.

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Hi Stu,

Just curious have you ran the Lakeland’s marathon around Coniston? It’s the 7th June this year so thinking I might give it a go. Heard it’s very tough, incredible views, but as I’m a bit undercooked currently not yet convinced myself to book it.
 
franksinatra said:
Hi Stu,

Just curious have you ran the Lakeland’s marathon around Coniston? It’s the 7th June this year so thinking I might give it a go. Heard it’s very tough, incredible views, but as I’m a bit undercooked currently not yet convinced myself to book it.
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Ive done the Lakeland trail half,really nice route obviously hilly.Liked the bit near Tarn Howes ?
 
franksinatra said:
Hi Stu,

Just curious have you ran the Lakeland’s marathon around Coniston? It’s the 7th June this year so thinking I might give it a go. Heard it’s very tough, incredible views, but as I’m a bit undercooked currently not yet convinced myself to book it.
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I'm in a similar boat to you mate. I'd very much like to do it but not quite ready in time. Perhaps aim for it next year? Meet you there. If you're marathon fit, perhaps just go for it this year?

Similarly with my local marathon The Solway Coast - it goes past my front door but it's also in June and I would need another few weeks to be marathon fit.

Are you looking at any other events for this year?

The main challenge that I'm thinking about over the coming couple of months or so is running Hadrian's Wall. I live on the route (my house is allegedly built from stones taken from the wall) so I'm looking at doing it in stages.
 
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m32blue said:
Ive done the Lakeland trail half,really nice route obviously hilly.Liked the bit near Tarn Howes ?
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Yes Tarns howes is lovely. Only found out about it from a dog walking book but it’s one of our favourites now.

Looking at the race info I think the half is pretty tough with plenty of ascent but the views were worth the effort?
 
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Stuuuuuu said:
I'm in a similar boat to you mate. I'd very much like to do it but not quite ready in time. Perhaps aim for it next year? Meet you there. If you're marathon fit, perhaps just go for it this year?

Similarly with my local marathon The Solway Coast - it goes past my front door but it's also in June and I would need another few weeks to be marathon fit.

Are you looking at any other events for this year?

The main challenge that I'm thinking about over the coming couple of months or so is running Hadrian's Wall. I live on the route (my house is allegedly built from stones taken from the wall) so I'm looking at doing it in stages.
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Yes ideally I need an extra 4 weeks of training. I did run 20 miles this weekend but it was on the flat trails which is obviously different to the Lakeland marathon.

Sadly I live in in the deepest south so won’t get many other opportunities this year to race a marathon in the Lakes, so I might have to swallow my ego and run/walk it and forget about times and position. If I don’t do the marathon I will book the half instead as me and the missus have booked accommodation for 7 nights just outside Keswick. Be great to see you there.

Only other challenge pencilled in is the ‘Fan Dance’ in September. It’s an SAS fitness test for recruits wanting to join.

They run with weighted packs but me and a mate are intending to do it without the weighted pack but just challenge ourselves to get a decent time.

I have watched a few videos on the Ultra which runs adjacent to Hadrians wall and finishes in Newcastle. Looks absolutely stunning but I think the first half is a really challenging.
 
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