Running thread

I did the Decathlon 5k at Woodbank and Vernon Park this morning. Think it is similar to the Parkrun route.

It was raining and I found that better to run. It was 2 laps of certain parts of the route - which meant a brutal hill to encounter twice , with cobbles near the top.

Enjoyed it and did 32 minutes, which considering the steep slope it was a good run for me. My Garmin predictor suggests 28mins on recorded data so I am heading in the right direction.
 
2.5 warm lunchtime miles today. Noticed new running group near me doing 5k on Monday and Thursday evenings at 8. Have said I'll maybe go along in few weeks as busy next couple weeks. Time suits me better than others which go at 6 or 6.30. if I'm in office working don't get home until 6.30
 
chris85mcfc said:
Just ambled around cala dor in the early 24 degree heat, ended up being a bit more of a sightseeing exercise as opposed to a focused run

Managed just over 5k before calling it a day, don't recall having sweated that much before in my life!

Over here until Monday so will try and get out again, but I do feel a little less guilty about lieing on a sun lounger all day
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Landed back into Manchester yesterday, and looking forward to getting back onto the tarmac today.

Didn't manage to get out running as much as I'd envisaged whilst I was away, it was just so brutally hot even at 7am!

Managed a 5k down to the marina which was nice, and another 5k on the treadmill, so at least kept myself moving in some capacity.

One thing I did take from it, is that treadmill running just isn't for me at all, hated every minute of it and couldn't stop just staring at the distance as it slowly crept up!
 
Stockton Heath Blue said:
Signed up to Park Run ages ago but still haven't done Warrington. Is it any good?

I've got caught up in it a few times running down the path by the Ship Canal. feels a bit congested to me.
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The start is usually busy but after the mini lap which is a couple of minutes it evens itself out. The closer you get to the front the less congested it is.

Flat course and mainly on paths, other than a small section on grass.

I like it as it’s predominantly out, loop round and return back. No fast runners come up behind as they do on some of the other parkruns. The lead runners come towards you at Warrington as it’s out and back.
 
Ah the post holiday slog!

Got back Monday, and I wouldn't even say I drank a lot of alcohol, or ate too badly, but christ it's almost as if my legs have forgotten what they are meant to do!

10k on both Tuesday and just now, only at a nice pace, but it's taken me half way round to actually get my legs going!

May just take a few days rest now, and then do a very comfortable 5k on Sunday.

Who'd have thought lying on a sun lounger for a week would have that much impact!!
 
chris85mcfc said:
Ah the post holiday slog!

Got back Monday, and I wouldn't even say I drank a lot of alcohol, or ate too badly, but christ it's almost as if my legs have forgotten what they are meant to do!

10k on both Tuesday and just now, only at a nice pace, but it's taken me half way round to actually get my legs going!

May just take a few days rest now, and then do a very comfortable 5k on Sunday.

Who'd have thought lying on a sun lounger for a week would have that much impact!!
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It’s the flying mate that does it.
 
Alright Blues, hope you're all doing well.


I'm doing a fundraiser for a little six year old lad called Tommy, who's currently fighting cancer for the third time in his short life. We're trying to raise £300,000 to get him onto a clinical trial in America that could genuinely save his life.


My part? I’ve been running at least 5K every single day in July. We’re on Day 25 now, and I’ve clocked up 175km so far. Safe to say, my knees are in bits — but there’s only a few days left and I’m pushing through.


If you’re in a position to donate, I’d be massively grateful. If not, you can still help by following Tommy’s journey on Instagram — liking, sharing, commenting — anything to help spread the word.


Tommy will be walking out with the team at the Spurs game (and fingers crossed, alongside his hero Phil Foden). Let’s get behind him.


Thanks for reading
 
Manchester33 said:
Alright Blues, hope you're all doing well.


I'm doing a fundraiser for a little six year old lad called Tommy, who's currently fighting cancer for the third time in his short life. We're trying to raise £300,000 to get him onto a clinical trial in America that could genuinely save his life.


My part? I’ve been running at least 5K every single day in July. We’re on Day 25 now, and I’ve clocked up 175km so far. Safe to say, my knees are in bits — but there’s only a few days left and I’m pushing through.


If you’re in a position to donate, I’d be massively grateful. If not, you can still help by following Tommy’s journey on Instagram — liking, sharing, commenting — anything to help spread the word.


Tommy will be walking out with the team at the Spurs game (and fingers crossed, alongside his hero Phil Foden). Let’s get behind him.


Thanks for reading
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Chucked a few quid mate. My daughter has an inoperable brain tumour so I feel your pain. Hopefully he can get the treatment that he needs.
 
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