Running thread

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
 
I've been following "couch to 5k" since the start of February. Had to pause & restart after picking up a knee injury, but finally completed my first 5k run today without any walking.
Going to register for the local Parkrun in early June to give myself 3 more weeks to improve. No more excuses!
 
staffsblue said:
I've been following "couch to 5k" since the start of February. Had to pause & restart after picking up a knee injury, but finally completed my first 5k run today without any walking.
Going to register for the local Parkrun in early June to give myself 3 more weeks to improve. No more excuses!
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Brilliant mate, well done
 
Did my first marathon last month (M’cr one). I’ve done hardly any running since but due to do the Heaton Park half marathon on Sunday - it’s a bit challenging as quite hilly. Bit nervous as feel underprepared. Hopefully the experience of running the marathon should mean I’ll be ok but not convinced!
 
vincent said:
Did my first marathon last month (M’cr one). I’ve done hardly any running since but due to do the Heaton Park half marathon on Sunday - it’s a bit challenging as quite hilly. Bit nervous as feel underprepared. Hopefully the experience of running the marathon should mean I’ll be ok but not convinced!
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You'll be fine mate, there's as many downhills as up hills at Heaton Park, the climb from the car park to the monument thingy is a bit tough but the downhills make up for it. Good luck bud
 
staffsblue said:
I've been following "couch to 5k" since the start of February. Had to pause & restart after picking up a knee injury, but finally completed my first 5k run today without any walking.
Going to register for the local Parkrun in early June to give myself 3 more weeks to improve. No more excuses!
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Nice work finishing the c25k, that's the best thing to do when finishing it, get some parkruns in, drives me mad when I hear people say " oh I did the c25k but no more running for me" what's the point, it's like buying a pint and not drinking it.
I started on the c25k and it's not easy, nice one
 
gaz76 said:
Nice work finishing the c25k, that's the best thing to do when finishing it, get some parkruns in, drives me mad when I hear people say " oh I did the c25k but no more running for me" what's the point, it's like buying a pint and not drinking it.
I started on the c25k and it's not easy, nice one
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Yes, definitely just the start for me. My main goal when I retired was to get fit & stay fit. My swimming has been slowly improving, and I intend doing the same with running.
 
staffsblue said:
I've been following "couch to 5k" since the start of February. Had to pause & restart after picking up a knee injury, but finally completed my first 5k run today without any walking.
Going to register for the local Parkrun in early June to give myself 3 more weeks to improve. No more excuses!
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I love reading these posts! Great stuff.
 
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