I went to Alexandra for the first time this morning. You were in front of me - 29.14 was my time. My daughter was in the 27 mins.
There was a lot in it, more than I expected.
Running thread
- Thread starter taleofbluehalves
- Start date
There was a lot in it, more than I expected.
Good luck for tomorrow. I am going to try and get under the hour mark.
Good luck as well mate, good course, looking like a great weather forecast, should be a fun one.
Stuuuuuu
Well-Known Member
Inspired by @Gaz76 (but not feeling quite as flush), I've treated myself to a new watch today - the Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar. It should arrive on Thursday so I look forward to trying it out.
I've had my old 645M for years and the battery has gone to shit, so it's time to upgrade.
Anyone else got the 955?
I've had my old 645M for years and the battery has gone to shit, so it's time to upgrade.
Anyone else got the 955?
Stuuuuuu
Well-Known Member
Have you done any runs in the dark yet? I've noticed a big change in the weather so I've got out my winter running kit.
Thought I'd do a vid with some tips on winter running, while I was at it. I'm interested to hear your thoughts and what you do at this time of year.
Thought I'd do a vid with some tips on winter running, while I was at it. I'm interested to hear your thoughts and what you do at this time of year.
Ventured down south for the Ealing Half mara on Sunday ,Would recommend, well organised and great support around the course . Route was a bit windy with some small hills. Did nt go full out as have Manchester half in 2 weeks time so was happy with 1hr 39. Would certainly do it again
heslops barnet
Well-Known Member
Looking for advice from you proper runners on here……
71 and half year old, 50 years since running, started C25K 14 weeks ago, now running 3 @ 5K three to four times a week sub 35 minutes moderately comfortable.
Should I increase my distance and keep to my pace or just carry on with 5K without worrying about time?
71 and half year old, 50 years since running, started C25K 14 weeks ago, now running 3 @ 5K three to four times a week sub 35 minutes moderately comfortable.
Should I increase my distance and keep to my pace or just carry on with 5K without worrying about time?
heslops barnet
Well-Known Member
Many thanks for your reply, my main objective is to keep fit, lower my blood pressure and general well being, can’t definitively say I enjoy it but do get a sense of achievement on completing a run, no
endorphin rush unfortunately.
I find swimming hard work and never enjoyed it.
Not looking for park runs or the like I just need motivation.
chris85mcfc
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- 28 Jun 2013
- Messages
- 7,688
It's such a subjective question mate, as everyone has different reasons for running, and will also enjoy different things about running.
Personally, I don't enjoy a run to its full merit, unless it's more than 8-10k.
Cant put my finger on why, other than enjoying the feeling of fully switching off, and just being out in the fresh air for longer.
My advice, would be to try some longer runs and perhaps aim for a canal, or towards greenery.
I do mix up my running but I don't play to a schedule. Normally aim for 3 or 4 runs a week; a 5k, 7 or 8k, 10-12k and then something 14+k.
I think i saw you reply to someone else saying that you don't particularly enjoy running, which I guess may be a tough one, but could be that you're like me and would prefer running slightly longer distances? Got to be worth a try mate.
heslops barnet
Well-Known Member
Will give it a go, nothing to lose ….thanks for advice
BlueHammer85
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- 13 Oct 2010
- Messages
- 41,018
21 days of 5k runs. 79 more days to go.
chesterbells
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- 15 Apr 2010
- Messages
- 28,447
You did well to find one on mate; plenty cancelled all over the north west. Were there big numbers there cos of others being binned off?
chesterbells
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- 15 Apr 2010
- Messages
- 28,447
Personally, when I’m your age, if I can maintain running 5km three times a week and stay healthy I’ll be very much content with that. My view is that injury risk increases significantly when you increase from 5k to 10k when you are older, but as I say, that’s just my opinion.
So to your question, my answer would be to go with the latter.
Good luck whatever :-)
Manchester33
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- 12 Sep 2012
- Messages
- 7,477
I ran the Chester Marathon yesterday!
It was my fourth marathon — and I finally cracked sub 4 hours! (Chip time: 3:58:28)
I didn’t have the best prep for this one. I’ve been carrying a weird groin/hip pain that kicked in around 7–8k, the weather was horrible (ridiculously windy), and I went into it pretty much dreading the whole thing.
I planned to hold 5:30/km pace and was still on track around 32k, but then the wall hit. Chester Marathon is gorgeous — but bloody hilly. The worst climbs come right at the end, and with 10k to go I knew I just had to hang on at 6:00/km to sneak under four hours.
By 36–37k my head had completely gone. Every step hurt, and I honestly thought I’d blown it. Then I saw a sign that said:
That gave me a laugh — and the kick I needed. I couldn’t face having to say I’d missed it again.
So I dug deep, found an extra gear in the last 2k, and crossed the line with 90 seconds to spare.
Absolutely buzzing. It feels like a big mental barrier broken. My legs are wrecked (stairs are currently my nemesis), but I’m already thinking about what’s next.
Time to work on my 5k pace now that the sub-4 monkey is off my back…
Who knows — maybe one day I’ll be chasing sub-3 :')
It was my fourth marathon — and I finally cracked sub 4 hours! (Chip time: 3:58:28)
I didn’t have the best prep for this one. I’ve been carrying a weird groin/hip pain that kicked in around 7–8k, the weather was horrible (ridiculously windy), and I went into it pretty much dreading the whole thing.
I planned to hold 5:30/km pace and was still on track around 32k, but then the wall hit. Chester Marathon is gorgeous — but bloody hilly. The worst climbs come right at the end, and with 10k to go I knew I just had to hang on at 6:00/km to sneak under four hours.
By 36–37k my head had completely gone. Every step hurt, and I honestly thought I’d blown it. Then I saw a sign that said:
That gave me a laugh — and the kick I needed. I couldn’t face having to say I’d missed it again.
So I dug deep, found an extra gear in the last 2k, and crossed the line with 90 seconds to spare.
Absolutely buzzing. It feels like a big mental barrier broken. My legs are wrecked (stairs are currently my nemesis), but I’m already thinking about what’s next.
Time to work on my 5k pace now that the sub-4 monkey is off my back…
Who knows — maybe one day I’ll be chasing sub-3 :')
There were over 550 on Saturday. A few weeks ago there were near 800, so numbers were down but still a good turn out.
franksinatra
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- 25 Nov 2008
- Messages
- 11,291
37k on Sunday over the South West Coast path, 1100 metres of ascent. I was hoping to race a 54k race over the same place in 2 weeks but It was a proper struggle yesterday, hips and foot were aching, and I’m not sure I’ve got the will or the legs this year to suffer for another hour and a half plus.
Not sure what has changed this year but felt a bit uninspired and flat this year.
Not sure what has changed this year but felt a bit uninspired and flat this year.