Running thread

Rammy Blue said:
Ugh, that was hardcore. Fucking bastard freezing, must be a windchill of -10, blowing a gale, only blessing was wind was helping push up the hill.

First time in many years I nearly vomited from the lactic build up, lol, can only be a good thing!
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I was going to press like but it sounds like too much pain for me. Be good to see if this training improves your "race" times, if that's plan.
 
Tommy_Catons_Perm said:
I was going to press like but it sounds like too much pain for me. Be good to see if this training improves your "race" times, if that's plan.
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Ha. No mate, it’s just for variety, I’ve always fancied doing them and intended trying at some point and just fell into it the other week when we went to Heaton and it was too snowy/icy to do a normal 5k so had a go at them. Me and the kids all enjoyed it so now Saturday is hill sprints day. Heaton is perfect for them too as got a few nice wide hills so plenty of space and different distances and inclines.

I am interested to see if it helps build a bit of strength back into my legs though, I’ve lost a lot of leg muscle mass over the last 12 months as I used to do 4/5 spin classes a week which has gone to pot. Can’t wait to get back to doing them too.
 
Rammy Blue said:
Ha. No mate, it’s just for variety, I’ve always fancied doing them and intended trying at some point and just fell into it the other week when we went to Heaton and it was too snowy/icy to do a normal 5k so had a go at them. Me and the kids all enjoyed it so now Saturday is hill sprints day. Heaton is perfect for them too as got a few nice wide hills so plenty of space and different distances and inclines.

I am interested to see if it helps build a bit of strength back into my legs though, I’ve lost a lot of leg muscle mass over the last 12 months as I used to do 4/5 spin classes a week which has gone to pot. Can’t wait to get back to doing them too.
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Ok. When the time is right have a go at a fast 5k anyway. You've probably already benefited from the hill sprint training.

About 10 months ago I was having a 5k challenge with my 21 year old son. He eventually beat my current time so I tried a bit of interval training and then had a go at a fast 5k to beat his time again!
 
Stoned Rose said:
Hill / steps session this morning.

Fucking gruelling but I'm now pretending to be Rocky Balboa for the rest of the day :)
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What the steps part mate? I’ve never done them as a session but I know how horrible and hard running up a flight of steps is.
 
Tommy_Catons_Perm said:
Ok. When the time is right have a go at a fast 5k anyway. You've probably already benefited from the hill sprint training.

About 10 months ago I was having a 5k challenge with my 21 year old son. He eventually beat my current time so I tried a bit of interval training and then had a go at a fast 5k to beat his time again!
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I remember reading that on here I think.

My times are still generally slower due to the loss of strength in my legs although I’ve started to improve a bit again, as much down to better stretching and niggles not being as bad than probably the hill sprints although as you’ve said it should start reaping benefits too.

Im waiting for the milder weather to kick in and then I’m going to try and blitz a 5k to see what time I can post.
 
Rammy Blue said:
Ugh, that was hardcore. Fucking bastard freezing, must be a windchill of -10, blowing a gale, only blessing was wind was helping push up the hill.

First time in many years I nearly vomited from the lactic build up, lol, can only be a good thing!
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Just been walking around there and you’re right, absolutely freezing and I was wrapped up like I was doing Snowdon or Nevis!! That wind was bitter.
 
gaz76 said:
19.50 for a 5k this morning, happy with that, especially as I got up late with a cba attitude. Feel like I can go better just have to find a way of stopping the lungs exploding
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fucking hell! I walk jogged it in 42 and was dead proud. You skinny fucks!! I couldn’t do 19.50 on a motorbike.
 
gaz76 said:
19.50 for a 5k this morning, happy with that, especially as I got up late with a cba attitude. Feel like I can go better just have to find a way of stopping the lungs exploding
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Blimey that is quick for a training run. How does it compare to your times in races? I only did a couple of 5k races many years ago and record 19 minutes odd both times. I am happy with anything under 25 minutes these days.
 
gaz76 said:
19.50 for a 5k this morning, happy with that, especially as I got up late with a cba attitude. Feel like I can go better just have to find a way of stopping the lungs exploding
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That is the goal for me mate to do a sub 20 parkrun. Was pretty close just before everything locked down. Need to lose a few pounds I think to get there.
 
Tommy_Catons_Perm said:
Blimey that is quick for a training run. How does it compare to your times in races? I only did a couple of 5k races many years ago and record 19 minutes odd both times. I am happy with anything under 25 minutes these days.
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My 5k pb is 19.32 thought I had it today but slowed down at 3 miles instead of 3.1, lots of redlights and people to get round today so hoping when it comes to a race I will be much quicker.
Not really done much racing, was doing parkruns before covid but I was 15 stone and smoking 30 a day, started getting into it more in lockdown and really enjoy it now.
Did a 1.32 half mara in a race at capesthorne hall last summer when they were trying to get them on, and the races make you want to go faster so hopefully now Im a bit fitter can go even quicker
 
gaz76 said:
Think my parkrun pb was around 24 mins this time last year, just gotta keep pushing on mate
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Cheers pal, was down to around 20:30 but now, without competition, have hardly run flat out since.

What sort of training have you been undertaking?
 
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