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did a 'virtual' race the other day, didn't send off my time... still got a medal. wonder how many signing up just to get a free medal. not bothering with virtual races anymore
 
Managed to get out for a gentle 10 miler yesterday which was good. Didn't feel great when I headed out but went on a long loop so had no choice but get around. Felt pretty good and didn't pick up any injuries for a change! Done about three 10-11 mile runs now so will try for a half marathon in a week or so but take it steady.

Got one booked for October when hopefully it can take place and just focus on getting the legs used to the distance and building speed in the meantime. Would like to do it sub 1hr45 and have managed 10k at that pace, so in 8 months time should be achievable barring injury or quitting!
 
inchy14 said:
Just done hill sprints in Heaton park, just the smaller hill up to the old temple @Rammy Blue , managed 8 attempts and had a top speed of 21.7 mph!! Feel that in the hamstring now!! 18 seconds for the fastest segment according to Strava, someone did it in 10 seconds.... that’s insane but it’s a target to aim for I guess.
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Ha, great effort mate, I’d hate to think how slow I must do them!

It‘s a killer of a hill though as it sneakily gets steeper about 2/3rds of the way up it and makes the last 20 metres murder.

edit..it’s my hill sprints day tomorrow, I’ll let you know how I get on.
 
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Rammy Blue said:
Ha, great effort mate, I’d hate to think how slow I must do them!

It‘s a killer of a hill though as it sneakily gets steeper about 2/3rds of the way up it and makes the last 20 metres murder.

edit..it’s my hill sprints day tomorrow, I’ll let you know how I get on.
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Yuk. Can’t say these hill sprints are getting any easier, lol. Driving rain and gale force winds, lovely.

Did 6 on main hill and then managed 6 up to the monument, I reckon about 18 seconds was my time too.
 
Been comfortably doing 27min 5k's keeping my maximum heart rate between 118 - 130. Since I had the vaccine Wednesday I've tried it twice, and can't get under 145. Walked the final mile today and it was just getting under 130 as I finished
 
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Rammy Blue said:
Yuk. Can’t say these hill sprints are getting any easier, lol. Driving rain and gale force winds, lovely.

Did 6 on main hill and then managed 6 up to the monument, I reckon about 18 seconds was my time too.
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Didn’t do the main hill yesterday as was far too busy for my liking, will do that again when it quietens down about. As an aside is 5k if you go from the bench on the left near the bottom to the top and back 10 times....
 
worsleyweb said:
Just done 3.5k. 37 minutes.

Worsley Park run. (Well most of it)

Only a few days after my jab and I am so shit at running so please don’t laugh at my time!!
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Your not shit mate, the only person who you comparing your times with is yourself, and you did loads better than you would sat on the couch eating crisp. Keep it going
 
inchy14 said:
Didn’t do the main hill yesterday as was far too busy for my liking, will do that again when it quietens down about. As an aside is 5k if you go from the bench on the left near the bottom to the top and back 10 times....
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We use the bins on the main hill as our markers, lol - the highest bin nearest top is the one we use mainly which gives about a 50 metre sprint and there’s a bin about 20 metres further down for obviously a 70 metre run, but I hit jelly leg burn out too quick when I do the longer ones.
 
Rammy Blue said:
We use the bins on the main hill as our markers, lol - the highest bin nearest top is the one we use mainly which gives about a 50 metre sprint and there’s a bin about 20 metres further down for obviously a 70 metre run, but I hit jelly leg burn out too quick when I do the longer ones.
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I’ve been going from near the bottom!! Haha no wonder I get fucked lol.
 
inchy14 said:
I’ve been going from near the bottom!! Haha no wonder I get fucked lol.
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I might be wrong but I’ve always thought the idea was to sprint as fast as can and if I did them from further down I’d burn out too quick, or I’d have to “stretch legs” but not sprint.

6 and 6 was definitely enough, didnt even want to do the last but fought the negativity to make myself do it.

I‘m 6’4” and over 15 stone so it takes a fair chunk of effort to get up them!
 
Rammy Blue said:
I might be wrong but I’ve always thought the idea was to sprint as fast as can and if I did them from further down I’d burn out too quick, or I’d have to “stretch legs” but not sprint.

6 and 6 was definitely enough, didnt even want to do the last but fought the negativity to make myself do it.

I‘m 6’4” and over 15 stone so it takes a fair chunk of effort to get up them!
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Yes you’re right they’re supposed to be short distances, I just wanted to see how many I could do. You’re a damn sight bigger than I am lol.
 
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