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MCFC1993 said:
How's everyone coping in this heat?

I love it but I just did a 10k at dinner and I'm running slower with a much higher heart rate.
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Was genuinely just popping into here to ask you more experienced folk the same question!

Went out for a 5k last night after work around 4.30, and same tonight around 5pm (now cooling off in the garden!)

I've only started running in the last couple of months so this is my first experience of 'heat', and my God does it make a difference!

Really struggled but managed to get round with a couple of stops for a swig of water, but can't say I had much fun!!

Will try and get out in the morning for the next week or so until it cools off, but glad to hear that even you guys are struggling in it!
 
chris85mcfc said:
Was genuinely just popping into here to ask you more experienced folk the same question!

Went out for a 5k last night after work around 4.30, and same tonight around 5pm (now cooling off in the garden!)

I've only started running in the last couple of months so this is my first experience of 'heat', and my God does it make a difference!

Really struggled but managed to get round with a couple of stops for a swig of water, but can't say I had much fun!!

Will try and get out in the morning for the next week or so until it cools off, but glad to hear that even you guys are struggling in it!
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The trick is morning and evenings in this weather, it makes a significant difference to performance and how your run goes.

When I'm doing 10k or less I enjoy the heat and don't mind midday but that's an easy distance for me, that'll be less or more for others.

Fluids are important, electrolytes too but depends how far your running as well.
 
MCFC1993 said:
How's everyone coping in this heat?

I love it but I just did a 10k at dinner and I'm running slower with a much higher heart rate.
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I've got to be honest: I spend the year waiting for this weather. I absolutely love it. It's an excuse to get off the road and onto the trails.

I agree that we have to make adaptations though. As @MCFC1993 says, you can avoid the most noticeable elements by getting out early or late.

I've been making and sharing videos with my thoughts on these types of matters recently so if you don't mind, I'll re-share one that I did on this very topic.

 
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Do any of you wear compression shorts ?
Always put off by throught and I’ve always ran commando wearing shorts.
But I’ve had testicular pain and wondering if this could be a reason as docs have checked and been unable to diagnose so far.
 
Gothenburg half marathon tomorow.
Been in and out of doctors and hospital since marathon a month ago as internal pains lower back, belly, balls - had blood tests and scans but still no real diagnosis, antibiotics not really worked, I think it’s some sort of trapped nerve somewhere, I’ll plod round tomorow and then going to have a full 2 weeks off.
 
Chester Half for me on Sunday.

Struggled with 3 or 4 different injuries over the past 2 months, currently dealing with a pelvis problem, so I've just been easy running for 2 weeks, did my first tempo last night, 10k in sub 44mins just wanted to see if the speed is there, so that was promising.

My only half to date is a 1:38 from Wilmslow in March but I died in the last 8km. So going to go out really easy for this one and try to pick it up in the 2nd half.

Ran 3 times in Chester and died in every race, so hopefully not this time.
 
BlueHammer85 said:
Gothenburg half marathon tomorow.
Been in and out of doctors and hospital since marathon a month ago as internal pains lower back, belly, balls - had blood tests and scans but still no real diagnosis, antibiotics not really worked, I think it’s some sort of trapped nerve somewhere, I’ll plod round tomorow and then going to have a full 2 weeks off.
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Good luck mate
 
MCFC1993 said:
Chester Half for me on Sunday.

Struggled with 3 or 4 different injuries over the past 2 months, currently dealing with a pelvis problem, so I've just been easy running for 2 weeks, did my first tempo last night, 10k in sub 44mins just wanted to see if the speed is there, so that was promising.

My only half to date is a 1:38 from Wilmslow in March but I died in the last 8km. So going to go out really easy for this one and try to pick it up in the 2nd half.

Ran 3 times in Chester and died in every race, so hopefully not this time.
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Good luck mate
 
What’s the general advice for treating groin strains?

Very annoying, in the groove training wise, lost 10kg and don’t want to lose momentum, but obviously will need to rest and change training load for a bit.
 
Completed the Manchester 10k - 1hr 6mins.

My first 5k was quicker than for a good few years at 30 mins. Slowed down the last 3k. Up to that point I was looking on course for an hour.

Enjoyed it and many people spectating shouted my name out.

Not on tik tok - but my daughters are. Been shown the footage and am included in the great run compilation of finishers towards the finishing line !
 
I had a good run early morning yesterday,walked along the river to my usual spot
Where I completed 12 circuits of a little patch of sloping green ..which is my normal way of training for footy Thursday nights..gentle jogs,mid paced running ,careful descent down a slope . relaxed running across the bottom..before sprinting like mad up the slight hill...(hoping my hamstrings hold out.)..and Repeat..

I hadn't done much running lately,as our outdoor football matches have been cancelled due to lack of available players. .

This is always a big problem for me..how does a late 50s,over the hill midfield player motivate himself to train and keep fit,when the whole purpose of the training.....doesn't take place.,?

Anyway, after the Palace debacle.. , I decided I wasn't going to continue the lazy slump approach of the last two weeks or so and..... like all True Blues, after defeat, I bounced back full on!!

. Id lifted a few weights the day before so was feeling ready to get back on the Fitness trail, and really enjoyed my own personal mix of Walking /stretching,/Running ... And nature watching in the warm early morning Sun.
I felt good.

Spotted a 'little' White Egret hunting in the side shallows, the bird was upset by my presence and eventually took to the air, drifting down stream with a really pissed of raucous cry of" eff off you weirdo" , disturbing my early morning feed!! I've seen Grey Herons do this before,.fly off when I've interrupted their hunting concentration with a resounding, harsh ,"fuck off ". sounding scream.

Who can blame nature for being upset with us humans invading their privacy?

I digress
This week,,as ever ,will be a nervous wait to see if City can smash Bournemouth on Tuesday..and then...more anxiety hoping Thursday night footy goes ahead. I can't wait
The exercise yesterday morning really helped shake off a lethargic lazy few days .....I'm back in the groove now.
Just got to avoid fast food utd fans and poor weather. Feeling sharper than I have done for two weeks.
Long may the feeling continue.
 
Ran the Chester Half on Sunday. First race I've ran without any other goal than just to enjoy it and that was quite nice to be honest. Conditions were okay, started to feel the heat in the last 5 miles.

Mentioned here last week that a few niggles meant I hadn't really trained for the distance. Mid-run I decided to set the goal of trying to stay in front of the 1:40 pacers, they ran past me on the last hill before I ran past them in the final straight. Finished 8 seconds away from a sub 1:40 as they set off after me, bit annoying! Just 2mins from my PB, so happy with everything overall.

Overall a good day, excellently organised again, active leisure do a great job with the Chester events.

Next event is a 5k on the 3rd June.
 
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