Running thread

[BlueHammer85]

Park Run PB. 23:55

Woo hoooooo

 

[blueinsa]

I was in the same boat only weeks ago. Amazing how quickly stamina improves. 5k is a tempo run now

First day today with couch25k podcast and found it pretty easy which is a good sign.

I carried on walking to do my usual 8 mile distance.

Onward and upwards.

 

[BlueHammer85]

Best of luck to all the Manchester Marathoners today!

 

[inchy14]

Manchester done, 3:58. New PB but disappointed as went off to quick and paid with cramp in both calf’s later. Ah well can’t complain too much.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Manchester done, 3:58. New PB but disappointed as went off to quick and paid with cramp in both calf’s later. Ah well can’t complain too much.

Good effort pal,enjoy that pizza now!

 

[BlueHammer85]

Manchester done, 3:58. New PB but disappointed as went off to quick and paid with cramp in both calf’s later. Ah well can’t complain too much.

Well played mate. Under the 4 hours. Awesome time.
Was it a good vibe ?

 

[inchy14]

Well played mate. Under the 4 hours. Awesome time.
Was it a good vibe ?

Yes mate it is, couple of sections the crowds were off the pavement and it got narrow, felt like the Tour de France lol.
Loads of support and banners, best one read

‘Never trust a fart after 20 miles’

Haha.

 

[Stuuuuuu]

Manchester done, 3:58. New PB but disappointed as went off to quick and paid with cramp in both calf’s later. Ah well can’t complain too much.

Great to have a finish time that starts with a 3! Well done.

 

[SuperKevinHorlock]

I went off way to quickly and suffered big time but got the medal in a shocking time off four hours 30!

 

[BlueHammer85]

I went off way to quickly and suffered big time but got the medal in a shocking time off four hours 30!

That’s really not a shocking time. Well done Sir.

More importantly. What meal did you go for after ?

 

[BlueHammer85]

Also ....
Can anyone recommend any good dance/pop tracks to run too ?

 

[nmc]

Also ....
Can anyone recommend any good dance/pop tracks to run too ?

Heaven knows I’m miserable now - The Smiths.

 

[Stuuuuuu]

Also ....
Can anyone recommend any good dance/pop tracks to run too ?

Empire of the Sun are a good band for that sort of music for running. Tracks like First Crush, Walking on a Dream...

 

[worsleyweb]

Just a warning. My mate was about 18 stone and took up running 2 years ago. Now 13 stone but has been told today needs 2 new hips!

Not sure it is that good an idea If you overweight.

 

[SuperKevinHorlock]

That’s really not a shocking time. Well done Sir.

More importantly. What meal did you go for after ?

Mixed grill and a few beers mate

 

[inchy14]

Well now that the marathon is out of the way it's time to get the bike out and get ready for the 'Tour De Manc'. only 3 weeks this Sunday, 103 miles around the boroughs of Greater Manchester.
Then back to running 5 and 10k's through the summer.

 

[BlueHammer85]

Well now that the marathon is out of the way it's time to get the bike out and get ready for the 'Tour De Manc'. only 3 weeks this Sunday, 103 miles around the boroughs of Greater Manchester.
Then back to running 5 and 10k's through the summer.

Fitness freak! Fair play bud and keep this up.

2 days till my big one.

 

[inchy14]

Fitness freak! Fair play bud and keep this up.

2 days till my big one.

Good luck Sunday mate.

Did 21 miles this morning on the bike, got to go back soon then Park run tomorrow, hoping for under 21 tomorrow for the first time.

 

[BlueHammer85]

Any advise for when I hit the wall at mile 18 ish ?

 

[Free Ian Brown]

Just a warning. My mate was about 18 stone and took up running 2 years ago. Now 13 stone but has been told today needs 2 new hips!

Not sure it is that good an idea If you overweight.

Being overweight previously would explain him needing new hips, not exercising.