Running thread

[Stuuuuuu]

Another vid from me but something different this time.

As my fitness has taken a bit of a nosedive, I've decided to set myself a fitness challenge to try and be in good shape for the Great North Run in September.

I'm doing it as a charity fundraiser for one of the charities that has helped my daughter.

For any music fans, I've also hidden the names of a Beatles song and two James songs somewhere in the video. Kudos to anyone who spots them!

I will aim to document my progress over about 15 weeks, so here is week 1...

 

[franksinatra]

All sounds great. This chat has really given me an appetite for taking part in some events. I've been out of it for a while; I think it's at least 2 years since I've taken part in any kind of event so would like to do something (in addition to the GNR) this year - perhaps in the autumn when I've had the summer to get fit.

So are you in Keswick next week when the Lakeland events are on?

Yes mate staying in Keswick. Last time I stayed in the holiday lodges, just off the roundabout leading into Keswick so my go to run was a 10k around Latrigg.

I know, I don’t need to tell you, but events are great regardless of your condition. Before I always wanted to be in good shape, all the stars align, to sign up for an event but now, like next weekend, I’m happy to give it a go even though I know I’m a long way from my best.

Saying that I’ve still not booked the race yet.

 

[simmo]

Followed up at Crewe parkrun again this morning. Was 55 seconds than last week , 31:46

Trying the Morecambe 10k along the bay tomorrow.

 

[Paladin]

Peel Park parkrun this morning in 34:34. My first parkrun for a while due to various reasons, but loved it in the warm weather.

 

[chris85mcfc]

Got out this morning and managed 11k in just over an hour, a loop of hazel grove - poynton - bramhall

Felt like a bit of a slog, which resulted in me diving into the tesco en route to grab a bottle of water!

Think I'll feel that one in the morning, so a day of gardening and stretching is likely on the horizon

 

[ob]

4 miles this morning. Longest effort since October.

 

[beehive_bob]

Hauled myself round the local park for a 29 minute 5k yesterday afternoon. Need to start hauling myself out of bed earlier and make a habit of those parkruns as I've always enjoyed the ones I've done.

 

[simmo]

Completed my Morecambe10k along the bay.

Commenced in light rain and strong wind. The sea wind created a challenge at times but overall 1hr 5mins.

Happy with that.

 

[heslops barnet]

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

Just completed Week 2 Run 1, feeling good and pleased that I’ve managed it.
Been sober for 928 days and it’s been a complete mindset with healthy eating, plenty of water and early nights……hope I can keep it going

 

[franksinatra]

Just completed Week 2 Run 1, feeling good and pleased that I’ve managed it.
Been sober for 928 days and it’s been a complete mindset with healthy eating, plenty of water and early nights……hope I can keep it going

Superb mate.

 

[franksinatra]

Just completed Week 2 Run 1, feeling good and pleased that I’ve managed it.
Been sober for 928 days and it’s been a complete mindset with healthy eating, plenty of water and early nights……hope I can keep it going

It is a tough journey, especially at the start, but definitely as I changed my diet, got the early nights, ran more the things I enjoyed seemed a lot more wholesome and made me a happier person also.

 

[Originals]

First run in a long while, 5k around enthistle res. 34.17.
Knocked the drink on the head for 84 days and counting! Aiming til end of July.. looking to get back into running properly again just picked up the novablast 5

 

[Blue warrior]

My lad just done sprint intervals up Jutland st he’s absolutely goosed.

 

[ob]

Just completed Week 2 Run 1, feeling good and pleased that I’ve managed it.
Been sober for 928 days and it’s been a complete mindset with healthy eating, plenty of water and early nights……hope I can keep it going

Great work mate, stay positive, I'm sure we're all in support of you keeping it going and interested in your progress

 

[heslops barnet]

Great work mate, stay positive, I'm sure we're all in support of you keeping it going and interested in your progress

Appreciate all the good wishes and encouragement, definitely feel better mentally and physically.

 

[chris85mcfc]

Completed my Morecambe10k along the bay.

Commenced in light rain and strong wind. The sea wind created a challenge at times but overall 1hr 5mins.

Happy with that.

Keep thinking of driving up there to go for a run along the bay

Is there anywhere else that you guys can recommend (happy to drive an hour or so), to go for a really nice scenic run? Keen to try something along a bay/coast, or something of that ilk

Would be good to get people's recommendations, as I'm sure there are other lurking in the group that may appreciate the experience from those that have been running a while

 

[chris85mcfc]

First run in a long while, 5k around enthistle res. 34.17.
Knocked the drink on the head for 84 days and counting! Aiming til end of July.. looking to get back into running properly again just picked up the novablast 5

Well done mate

Also waiting for my novablast 5s to be delivered, obviously went for the lazer blue colour!

 

[chris85mcfc]

Appreciate all the good wishes and encouragement, definitely feel better mentally and physically.

You've already succeeded then mate, keep up the progress

 

[Ilovehappyendings]

Any tips for shin splints

 

[simmo]

Keep thinking of driving up there to go for a run along the bay

Is there anywhere else that you guys can recommend (happy to drive an hour or so), to go for a really nice scenic run? Keen to try something along a bay/coast, or something of that ilk

Would be good to get people's recommendations, as I'm sure there are other lurking in the group that may appreciate the experience from those that have been running a while

Morecambe has a parkrun down the front which has been mentioned. I am going to try that in the next month or so.

Sale parkrun is quite scenic, round part of the water park and down the river Its varied ground though.

Salford quays near the Lowry and the water has a lot of accessible path routes.