Running thread

mrbelfry said:
It's not Thunder Run although I hear that is really good. The run is Equinox 24. I'm running solo but you can run in teams up to 8 people. It's a 10k loop and you complete as many loops as you can
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I can say, the Thunder Run is brilliant
 
mrbelfry said:
What's good about it?
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The route, challenging and keeps you interested. Some good views. Atmosphere, from runners to spectators, is fantastic. Everyone friendly, the night runs are special! The part of being a team and setting up camp and your running order, getting some beer down yer neck in good company! Would definitely recommend if you want to do a 24 hour event or relay.
 
Got another 2 miles in this morning. No knee pain, starting to gain a bit more confidence in it again. Foam roller, therabands and stretches before the game later. I'm hoping to get out for a 5km one morning this week before work but we'll see how I go. Much prefer running first thing, nobody about and sets me up for a decent day.

Been reading a bit about that run everyday thing for October, not been able to commit to that this time around so I'm going for minimum 10k/day steps instead: I can be a right lazy, sedentary bastard. Any of you lot bothered with the run everyday and if so, how is it going?
 
Sad news that 2 lads have died after the Cardiff half marathon today, both finished then collapsed, watching it this morning with admiration for all of them then out to watch the match, just got back and even though I probably won't know either I'm gutted for there families, sorry but a missed pen doesn't seem so important.
 
Looking forward to the Manchester 1/2 half marathon next week. Training is going well and just done a 10 mile run at an average 8 Min 15 per mile with 2 big inclines along the route I take.
With that time I think I would break the 1 Hour 50mins barrier. What is considered a decent time for the half marathon?
With it being my 1st race. Whats the best time to get there for and has anyone got any helpful advice? Also what routine and mileage would you do leading up to the race? I'm going to attempt the half marathon distance tomorrow. (Or is it best to not burn yourself out before the race and keep to shorter runs?)
 
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2 sadly died at the Cardiff half marathon. Don't run too fast blues Nice and steady.
 
Neil francis said:
Sad news that 2 lads have died after the Cardiff half marathon today, both finished then collapsed, watching it this morning with admiration for all of them then out to watch the match, just got back and even though I probably won't know either I'm gutted for there families, sorry but a missed pen doesn't seem so important.
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Tragic mate, suppose the only consolation for the families is they we're doing something they obviously enjoyed. Always wonder in cases like this is it down to lack of training or just an underlying issue they didn't know about.
 
Pezzer2 said:
Looking forward to the Manchester 1/2 half marathon next week. Training is going well and just done a 10 mile run at an average 8 Min 15 per mile with 2 big inclines along the route I take.
With that time I think I would break the 1 Hour 50mins barrier. What is considered a decent time for the half marathon?
With it being my 1st race. Whats the best time to get there for and has anyone got any helpful advice? Also what routine and mileage would you do leading up to the race? I'm going to attempt the half marathon distance tomorrow. (Or is it best to not burn yourself out before the race and keep to shorter runs?)
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Should be taking it easy this week mate, no way would i consider running a half marathon in the week before the race, 10k max, i'm personally doing nothing this week, just resting ready for Sunday.
 
inchy14 said:
Should be taking it easy this week mate, no way would i consider running a half marathon in the week before the race, 10k max, i'm personally doing nothing this week, just resting ready for Sunday.
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Me too. - Resting that is
 
inchy14 said:
Tragic mate, suppose the only consolation for the families is they we're doing something they obviously enjoyed. Always wonder in cases like this is it down to lack of training or just an underlying issue they didn't know about.
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It's usually down to heart issues. I was born with a heart defect and ran the London Marathon three times before it was diagnosed. Could have turned out very badly...
 
inchy14 said:
Should be taking it easy this week mate, no way would i consider running a half marathon in the week before the race, 10k max, i'm personally doing nothing this week, just resting ready for Sunday.
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Cheers for the advice. I did do a 5 mile run this morning but I’ll take it easy for the rest of the week.
 
Pezzer2 said:
Looking forward to the Manchester 1/2 half marathon next week. Training is going well and just done a 10 mile run at an average 8 Min 15 per mile with 2 big inclines along the route I take.
With that time I think I would break the 1 Hour 50mins barrier. What is considered a decent time for the half marathon?
With it being my 1st race. Whats the best time to get there for and has anyone got any helpful advice? Also what routine and mileage would you do leading up to the race? I'm going to attempt the half marathon distance tomorrow. (Or is it best to not burn yourself out before the race and keep to shorter runs?)
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I'd get there as early as you can as stressing out if you're running late is a nightmare. If you're taking someone with you then have something warm you can quickly take off and hand to them to make waiting for the start a little comfier. If you're going alone buy something you don't mind throwing away. Have a couple of wees before you start. Take a water bottle with you and avoid the first water station. It's normally chaos and you can easily get tripped. If it's like the full then the water stations will be sign posted. Soon as you see them get to the side of the road where they are handing them out to make sure you don't miss it. Have fun
 
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