Running thread

[The Lightbowne Cowboy]

71 year old foc, 3 years sober…just completed C25K Week 9, should I look at just improving my 5K time or look for new routine?

Keep it going mucker. Good work.
I've been off here a few months due to a nasty knee injury. I'm getting back into it soon as this oppressive heat dissappears.

 

[Originals]

Still going with the running and the no drinking
I ran 9 miles Tuesday night in 1:35. Ran in total 32 miles this month so far, really enjoying it at the moment and hope this continues, 69.9 miles last month and 32 this month, just hope I dont fall off now the seasons back

 

[Stuuuuuu]

3 weeks until the Great North Run. Anyone else here doing it?

Here's my latest training update. I ran a local half marathon as part of my preparation this week.

 

[chris85mcfc]

3 weeks until the Great North Run. Anyone else here doing it?

Here's my latest training update. I ran a local half marathon as part of my preparation this week.

Nice one Stu, keep it going mate!

 

[BlueHammer85]

CycloPark Parkrun 237

Played footie last night so was aching all over this morning.
light jog one.

30 mins

 

[simmo]

Peel park run - 30.26
Birchwood 10k - 1hr 03.29

The practice is paying off with the 10k distance getting quicker.

 

[Stuuuuuu]

Peel park run - 30.26
Birchwood 10k - 1hr 03.29

The practice is paying off with the 10k distance getting quicker.

Yep! As with any discipline, the more you do, the better you get!

 

[TheGhost]

My next race is Kirkstall Abbey 7

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7 MILE MULTI-TERRAIN RACE

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I better get some training in.

I don’t really like running in the heat and we’ve had about 6 months of it now.

What clubs do people run for? I’m a member of Pudsey Pacers.

If you’re runner and not part of club I highly recommend joining one. Most clubs cater for all abilities.

 

[Big Joe Corrigan]

I finally managed to complete the last of the 27 runs of the Couch to 5k last night. This was my third attempt, the previous two I had to give up due to injury. I’m absolutely over the moon that I can now run 3 miles, it’s not easy but I can do it. I’m going to have a go at Marple Park run in a couple of weeks.

 

[JOGAMIGMOG]

Well done, mate. It's amazing how everything clicks into place after all the walk / run sessions.

Alright Staffs. Nice seeing you on Saturday. I was going great and looking fwd to the final 2km slightly downhill to the finish then BANG! My right calf tightened up just as I was putting the hammer down. Gutted. Had to hobble the last two km. I’m going to have to come back to Stafford to do it again once I’m recovered! Quite enjoyed the simplicity of the course (Isabel Trail, Stafford) and the psychological aspect in that once you get to the turn the hard bit’s out of the way.

 

[Fazz28]

im selling a Chester marathon place for 5th October due to injury, paid £65 but im open to offers

 

[JOGAMIGMOG]

Great to briefly meet you too.
I'll be up in Manchester for the match this week so squeezing in Peel Parkrun before a quick shower before heading to the ground.
I've done 3 volunteering stints during the recent warm weather, and I'd definitely recommend it. It gives you a different perspective into the events and an insight into how much work goes on behind the scenes.
I also enjoyed offering positive support towards participants and meeting fellow volunteers. I was even nice to a guy in a United top on Saturday (through gritted teeth)!

I’ll see you at Peel then. Going to give it a go despite my bad calf. Might have to walk it round though :-(
If it is no good I’ll volunteer the week after.

 

[inchy14]

10k tonight in just under 50 minutes with a couple of brutal hills in there, want to get under 45 if possible on 7th at Altrincham 10k race.

Done that pace before so know it’s possible.

 

[heslops barnet]

71 year old foc 3 years sober…..completed C25K last week & onto BC25K, completed Run 2 interval sprints…….that was a killer!

 

[Gremlin]

Well, that’s me screwed. Snapped my Achilles tendon playing Padel (should have known better at my age). Probably going to be 6 months before I’m back to even limited running :(

 

[Stuuuuuu]

Well, that’s me screwed. Snapped my Achilles tendon playing Padel (should have known better at my age). Probably going to be 6 months before I’m back to even limited running :(

Ah, that's shit mate. So sorry to hear it.

Dust off the ol' bike? Go for a swim?

 

[Gremlin]

Ah, that's shit mate. So sorry to hear it.

Dust off the ol' bike? Go for a swim?

Thanks. Going to be a frustrating few months now. Oh well, one of the advantages of doing lots of running is that I know how to follow a training programme so physio should be easier.

 

[Stuuuuuu]

Thanks. Going to be a frustrating few months now. Oh well, one of the advantages of doing lots of running is that I know how to follow a training programme so physio should be easier.

I hear you mate. Very frustrating indeed. I hope you heal up quickly.

 

[Stuuuuuu]

A short vid from me this week as I was on holiday and didn't do much! Nice environment though, running around Lowther Castle & estate. About to start tapering...

 

[ob]

4 warm miles this morning. Couldn't get Garmin to start activity and couldn't be bothered faffing about with it so started strava on my phone. I'd to pick up some meds for cat so other half took me in car and I ran home while she went shopping. So I'd rough idea of distance, only thing didn't like was not knowing my pace