Running thread

staffsblue said:
Did my usual Castlefield to Exchange Quay circular run thingy this morning as is my habit when I'm staying in Manchester for a match.
It seems this morning that all those annoying little flies that hang around in swarms have appeared, presumably because of the mild weather.
Ended up returning back to my digs with loads of them in my eyes and stuck on my face and chest. Annoying little shits!
Click to expand...
Yeah. River running looks great on instagram, but in reality....^^ that.

Always wear shades if I'm running in warm weather in those parts.
 
Did someone mention increasing distance of around 10% per week?
Currently running back up to 11k mid week but want to start pushing back up to 15k soon (and then half marathon).
 
  • Like
Reactions: ob
somapop said:
Yeah. River running looks great on instagram, but in reality....^^ that.

Always wear shades if I'm running in warm weather in those parts.
Click to expand...

Me too in spring and summer when it's insect-tastic, but wasn't expecting to encounter them in February!
And I've definitely never been on Instagram or have any intention of doing so!
 
Last edited:
somapop said:
Did someone mention increasing distance of around 10% per week?
Currently running back up to 11k mid week but want to start pushing back up to 15k soon (and then half marathon).
Click to expand...
That 10% rule of thumb is for weekly mileage, I would go with how you feel yourself, there's so many so called rules and whatnot it's hard to keep up
 
somapop said:
Yeah. River running looks great on instagram, but in reality....^^ that.

Always wear shades if I'm running in warm weather in those parts.
Click to expand...
Pretty much all of the "runners" on Instagram are knobheads, I seem to be constantly getting different ones saying how they are tired as they are up at 4am for a run..... well go to bed earlier then you ****.
 
gaz76 said:
Pretty much all of the "runners" on Instagram are knobheads, I seem to be constantly getting different ones saying how they are tired as they are up at 4am for a run..... well go to bed earlier then you ****.
Click to expand...

There was a woman running Isabel Trail Parkrun with a selfie stick a few months ago, constantly taking photos of herself as she ran. I just don't get why some people are so narcissistic and self obsessed. Very weird behaviour!
 
  • Like
Reactions: ob
staffsblue said:
There was a woman running Isabel Trail Parkrun with a selfie stick a few months ago, constantly taking photos of herself as she ran. I just don't get why some people are so narcissistic and self obsessed. Very weird behaviour!
Click to expand...
Unfortunately it's the world we live in mate, the me me me generation have normalised themselves, there's a guy called Gary House on insta that rips the piss out them, he's about the only one worth taking seriously.
 
I know lots of runners who are in very good shape. I consider myself in decent shape too.
But those park run/running event photographs are a worse representation of us than those self check ou cams in ASDA.

I saw a pic of me running up a slight incline last week at my local park run.
Boy oh boy where did my ikkle knockers come from :(

Considering wearing a political t shirt so they don't publish these again.
 
gaz76 said:
Take a read of this mate

strengthrunning.com

Baseline Mileage: A Better Way to Boost Weekly Running Mileage - Strength Running

Weekly running mileage is one of the most valuable metrics for runners to track. But how can you increase running mileage safely and strategically?
strengthrunning.com strengthrunning.com
Click to expand...
Cheers Gaz - will give that a good read.

As it happens, i planned a 12k tonight but finished work late and my energy has dipped of late (sleep is an issue).
My calves felt tight too (which is rare).
Just did a 6k instead and will rest from running till the weekend now I think.
 
Phone on charge, headphones on charge, work diary free and just waiting on the rain to stop when I landed awkwardly on my ankle after stumbling on the stair gate.

Not a serious sprain so hopefully only a day or two out. Could probably run on it now but from previous experience likely to go over on it again. Very frustrating.
 
Did my first 5k of the year last Saturday. About -5C, blowing a gale and in a white-out blizzard! The course was kept pretty clear, but the last mile was pure snow and ice, so i took it *very* gingerly. Clocked 40mins, which is slow, even by my standards. Got another this Saturday. Weather forecast much better, although no warmer.
 
gaz76 said:
Nice one TCP, do you feel any different at all from being off the beer? Not that I like to brag(on mondays) but I have been off it since last September, can't say I feel any different, but I don't miss the 3 day hangovers.
Click to expand...
Since Last September? Were they on the Little Mix talent show?

Only difference I notice from "being off the beer" is being more refreshed the following day. But typically I only drink a few real ales on Saturday and sometimes a Sunday night anyway.
 
21 and a half miles Sunday long today, weirdly struggling with the menta side of it lately, didn't get out until just after 8 as couldn't be arsed getting up.
Was fine once I got the first 10 miles or so out of the way.
Stayed on a lot of the manc mara course, I count 6 little hills around the Timperley/Altrincham bit, they not much but enough to require a step up of effort.
 
Ran 5km on the treadmill yesterday, felt fine but the inside of my lower tibia is tender, not sure if it's shin splints but I think it might be. Bit worrying with Manchester Marathon on the horizon.

Trying to take it easy but the urge to run is getting to me.
 
  • Like
Reactions: ob
You must log in or register to reply here.
Unread Posts

Don't have an account? Register now and see fewer ads!

SIGN UP
Back
Top