Running thread

[BlueHammer85]

Attempt on sub 2hr marathon now live on BBC website and eurosport 1
Half way on schedule
Eliud kipchoge
Human shield in front of him for slip stream
Unbelievable whatever the time

watching now. Amazing effort.
I’d be happy to get my half marathon time in his normal marathon time !

 

[inchy14]

Got my entry into the london 2020 marathon today, got in through the ballot so am buzzing, raring to go.

Jammy bastard. I’m guessing I’ve not got in now. New York will have to do

 

[BlueHammer85]

Jammy bastard. I’m guessing I’ve not got in now. New York will have to do

I didn’t get in

 

[GornikDaze]

Jammy bastard. I’m guessing I’ve not got in now. New York will have to do

Been a while since I did either but imho NY was a much better supported run but the organisation was crap

 

[Gaz76]

Not a bad b plan you got there mate

 

[inchy14]

Been a while since I did either but imho NY was a much better supported run but the organisation was crap

I’ll find out in 3 weeks!!

 

[GornikDaze]

I’ll find out in 3 weeks!!

Not sure if they still do the friendship run on the Saturday but it’s well worth it if they do... starts at the UN headquarters and finishes in Central Park. Great to jog round with friends and family if you’ve got any going. Enjoy the race!

 

[inchy14]

Not sure if they still do the friendship run on the Saturday but it’s well worth it if they do... starts at the UN headquarters and finishes in Central Park. Great to jog round with friends and family if you’ve got any going. Enjoy the race!

Cheers mate, might give that a go.

 

[Stuuuuuu]

Now I'm 60 and bolloxed, I couldn't run a bath.

Better change your username then.

 

[TonyM]

Isnt this short for a running thread?

 

[inchy14]

1:44 for today’s Manchester half, was looking at sub 1:40 had a couple of mediocre miles at 9/10. Happy though as pace for New York is well on track.

 

[BLUEMATT23]

Ran the half this morning.
Did it in 1.52, raised £400 for The Christie.

 

[flyer]

Better change your username then.

You don't need legs at 35.000 feet

 

[smevchenko]

Managed to finish the half yesterday, but took me 2:57. Running with an ankle injury wasn't pleasant, which has impacted my training, but it was a great event to be involved in.

 

[Stuuuuuu]

You don't need legs at 35.000 feet

Sorry to hear about your accident.

 

[Manchester1894]

I''m 4 months injury free and upto 4k. Slowly I'll get to 5k, then to 10k. But am I strange in that i just wake up and go for a run at 7am? Also I run without trackers and headphones.

 

[inchy14]

I''m 4 months injury free and upto 4k. Slowly I'll get to 5k, then to 10k. But am I strange in that i just wake up and go for a run at 7am? Also I run without trackers and headphones.

Nothing strange about any of that mate, i rarely use headphones, i'd think about the tracker though as it helps keep a log of times, distance and pace. Don't need anything too expensive, you can use your smart phone if you have one, plenty of Apps available.

 

[BLUEMATT23]

Managed to finish the half yesterday, but took me 2:57. Running with an ankle injury wasn't pleasant, which has impacted my training, but it was a great event to be involved in.

Hope your ankle gets better mate
I managed 1.52. Have ran a half in pain before and it's not pleasant like you say.

 

[BlueHammer85]

I''m 4 months injury free and upto 4k. Slowly I'll get to 5k, then to 10k. But am I strange in that i just wake up and go for a run at 7am? Also I run without trackers and headphones.

7 am in this dark wet weather is a good effort.
I used to swear by headphones but gradually weened off them and only use it for one long run a week.

 

[Manchester1894]

Nothing strange about any of that mate, i rarely use headphones, i'd think about the tracker though as it helps keep a log of times, distance and pace. Don't need anything too expensive, you can use your smart phone if you have one, plenty of Apps available.

Don't get me wrong have tried apps but got annoyed with failed tracking from time to time. Roughly know my pace now. Just plot on google maps and get out there. Cheers though. May get a wearable at some point. My wife has the PolarM40 and seems nifty.

7 am in this dark wet weather is a good effort.
I used to swear by headphones but gradually weened off them and only use it for one long run a week.

Yeah, I'm a parent so up at that time anyway. The gains are it's out the way and roads/paths clear.

Need some good tops - preferably long sleeve. Any recs people?