Running thread

franksinatra said:
Yes @gaz76 not posted for a while as post Ultra Run I have not really done much bar a few 6 and 10 milers around my local running routes. Probably the most interesting run (and best part of the day) was from Harrow on the Hill to Wembley on Semi Final day.

Felt a bit jaded recently, few sniffles and other elements of life have taken over sadly.

Anyway I have got my Garmin Fenix maps at the ready and will set a running route around Barcelona on Tuesday before making my way up to Madrid for the match Wednesday. Hopefully that should get me firing again.
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Harrow? Are you from round there, or were you there for the semi final?

My son has just landed his first job in Harrow.
 
AshtonBlue1980 said:
Hi mate - I’ve just been tested positive for covid - a mate told me it can take runners a while to get back to usual form ? In terms of distance I ran by furthest last Saturday so it’s really fitting if true …
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I've had covid but hardly knew it (long explanation not relevant here). In my experience, it had no effect on performance apart from a sore chest. But follow Paladin advice. Take it easy. Run on feel. Should be ok.
 
gaz76 said:
Top man TCP, there's a target for me!! Although infairness I bet you did all your PBs in trainers that didn't blast you along like these supershoes do nowadays
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Most PBs were random and many years apart. Originally a cyclist and a shit footballer gave me base fitness for most PBs.......certainly at shorter distances. HM and full marathon though were after proper training. Nowadays just run for fun, health reasons.

But I do have my first real race in about 8 years next week. I might post the result if not too embarrassing........
 
Paladin said:
I don't think there is a fixed set of symptoms, or a standard recovery pattern from Covid. I caught it in February. Had mild flu symptoms without a temperature for about three days, and ran again after about a week.

I did Parkruns before and after Covid, two weeks apart, and clocked the exact same time for them both.

My advice would be to just take it easy on your first run after recovering, and see how you feel. There's plenty of time and nice weather ahead for building back any drop in fitness levels.
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Great stuff - thanks for the reply that has cheered me up a bit !
 
AshtonBlue1980 said:
Hi mate - I’ve just been tested positive for covid - a mate told me it can take runners a while to get back to usual form ? In terms of distance I ran by furthest last Saturday so it’s really fitting if true …
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I'm sure you could get better medical advice mate, but mine would be to take it slowly, it took me 2 months of baffling heart rates to get back going again, everyone is different though it seems, just be careful,up the blues!!
 
Tommy_Catons_Perm said:
Most PBs were random and many years apart. Originally a cyclist and a shit footballer gave me base fitness for most PBs.......certainly at shorter distances. HM and full marathon though were after proper training. Nowadays just run for fun, health reasons.

But I do have my first real race in about 8 years next week. I might post the result if not too embarrassing........
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Well you certainly don't need any advice from me mate, you and I both know you will crack it, it's all a mind game, the legs will always do what you ask them too, best of luck matey
 
gaz76 said:
I'm sure you could get better medical advice mate, but mine would be to take it slowly, it took me 2 months of baffling heart rates to get back going again, everyone is different though it seems, just be careful,up the blues!!
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Thanks Gaz- I will do! Up the blues !!
 
I had Covid in October and in January after starting a new job in an environment of high transmission. After the first bout, I was left with a chest infection that last six weeks (utter hell!).

Even after that, I found it so hard to get back into running. I dunno if there's long Covid involved or its simply that my fitness dropped to zero.

So I can definitely relate to the comments in here. I ran my first half marathon distance in seven months yesterday (longest run since the virtual London Marathon in early October) so I'm pleased with that, although it was very slow and I'm feeling it today.

I've put on a few kilogrammes over that difficult seven months and I find it hard to lose weight. Desperate to get back to fitness! It is definitely inspiring to see the achievements of you guys so I will keep checking this thread.
 
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Paladin said:
Harrow? Are you from round there, or were you there for the semi final?

My son has just landed his first job in Harrow.
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No, not enough running trails for me. Im based just outside Bournemouth but was in striking distance when I got stuck in a bit of traffic.


Looked a nice area though.
 
Tommy_Catons_Perm said:
Most PBs were random and many years apart. Originally a cyclist and a shit footballer gave me base fitness for most PBs.......certainly at shorter distances. HM and full marathon though were after proper training. Nowadays just run for fun, health reasons.

But I do have my first real race in about 8 years next week. I might post the result if not too embarrassing........
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Yes make sure you post it. We all look like middle of the road plodders on here compared to Gaz
 
BridgyDids said:
Did my first half marathon today, just by myself, in just under 2 hours. I’m shattered, but proud of myself.

Didn’t really get in to running until the first lockdown, so slowly been building up
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Great going that without the motivation of a race atmosphere and chasing other racers down.

Get yourself booked on a race and you might be really surprised how well you get on.
 
I ran 10km this afternoon, in 59:19. That's four minutes outside my PB, which was three years ago. This was my best run in about six months.

I've been struggling with low haemaglobin levels and have twice had to take supplementary iron. I'm in my second course of tablets right now.

Had to push hard for the last km, but I'm absolutely buzzin' that I've got below the hour mark again.
 
right. seems you all need a good kick up the arse!

biggest advice.... SIGN UP for a monthly race, whether 5k/10k or half marathon, hell even a marathon! at least then you've always got something to aim for and something to train for

also, Saturday morning Parkrun should be compulsory, just a great way to kick off a Saturday - lovely vibe wherever you go

I have my 4th 10k tomorrow in 9 days! forgot I signed up for a couple ages ago, oops. but I've really got my running mojo back and feel much better for it and my times are improving again.
 
BlueHammer85 said:
right. seems you all need a good kick up the arse!

biggest advice.... SIGN UP for a monthly race, whether 5k/10k or half marathon, hell even a marathon! at least then you've always got something to aim for and something to train for

also, Saturday morning Parkrun should be compulsory, just a great way to kick off a Saturday - lovely vibe wherever you go

I have my 4th 10k tomorrow in 9 days! forgot I signed up for a couple ages ago, oops. but I've really got my running mojo back and feel much better for it and my times are improving again.
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A marathon? Fuck that!!
 
Paladin said:
I don't think there is a fixed set of symptoms, or a standard recovery pattern from Covid. I caught it in February. Had mild flu symptoms without a temperature for about three days, and ran again after about a week.

I did Parkruns before and after Covid, two weeks apart, and clocked the exact same time for them both.

My advice would be to just take it easy on your first run after recovering, and see how you feel. There's plenty of time and nice weather ahead for building back any drop in fitness levels.
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I had covid in Jan.

few days later I run my best ever 10k in local race.

Went on a few runs in feb and since then its been a disaster for me, pain raging from plantar fasciitis issues to middle toe being swollen and bent at an angle (its not broken) also my middle finger is massively swollen.

Still dealing with full body aches, just little niggles.

Ran over 6k yesterday which I would do in less than 30 mins. Taking me alot longer.
 
2 miles this morning, only 2nd run in 4 weeks due to being on holiday. Went out early last week and intended going out Thursday/Friday but had really bad calf cramps (both legs) each night before so decided to rest. Had quite heavy weekend partying with a days recovery yesterday. Put on 4lbs in a month and almost stone back on since May last year. Plan to get my HM training plan back on track on Thursday. Was nice getting out this morning
 
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