Official Running Thread

[dazzer6666]

No race for me now until the Brighton Half. Very glad yesterday was a nine mile plod due to both the wind and going out with the lads for dinner, the boxing and Tuaca shots on Saturday night. The only thing that felt good was looking at the NSC strava group afterwards which I topped on total time due to being much slower than [MENTION=27279]dazzer6666[/MENTION] [emoji38]ol:

I won't be top for a week or two, niggly calf issues....very frustrating

 

[Guinness Boy]

I won't be top for a week or two, niggly calf issues....very frustrating

That's a shame, hope it gets sorted soon.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

I deferred my long run from yesterday to this morning. Less wind, across to Worthing and back, taking in a couple of enforced pitstops in Worthing Hospital and Buckingham Park. I ended doing 13.5 miles, the goal being to better last month's mileage of 71.something...

I realised I need to step up my parkrun game – I was getting back to near PBs a while back, but Saturday was just under 22. Must do better...

 

[Guinness Boy]

Coach is not going to be amused. Supposed to do 8 * 2 min intervals at just BELOW tempo with 1 min jog cool downs and a warm up / cool down jog. Instead did 4 at way faster than tempo and another five at the correct speed because I was a)knackered and b)losing count. Ouchy.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Just got myself a London marathon place! Entered with NAS, and hadn't heard anything so presumed it was a lost cause. Just clearing out emails and decided to call them, and I'M IN!

That means the Brighton/London double is on. Can't wait

 

[Guinness Boy]

Just got myself a London marathon place! Entered with NAS, and hadn't heard anything so presumed it was a lost cause. Just clearing out emails and decided to call them, and I'M IN!

That means the Brighton/London double is on. Can't wait

Congrats!

That means you're going to be taking Brighton easy right?

 

[dazzer6666]

Congrats!

That means you're going to be taking Brighton easy right?

Other way round I'd recommend - belt around Brighton and enjoy the London party atmosphere as a recovery run........

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Congrats!

That means you're going to be taking Brighton easy right?

Other way round I'd recommend - belt around Brighton and enjoy the London party atmosphere as a recovery run........

^^^ What he said. Got a 3:45 goal for Brighton, which is going to be no mean feat, but it's something to aim for in training.

Of the two, I much prefer Brighton as a 'race'. There are just so many people in London that it can be hard to get going, especially after spending ages waiting to cross the start line. London will (hopefully) be the lap of honour after Brighton!

 

[Guinness Boy]

^^^ What he said. Got a 3:45 goal for Brighton, which is going to be no mean feat, but it's something to aim for in training.

Of the two, I much prefer Brighton as a 'race'. There are just so many people in London that it can be hard to get going, especially after spending ages waiting to cross the start line. London will (hopefully) be the lap of honour after Brighton!

Sounds good. May well leave me at the back of the NSC pack still. My target is sub 4 but we'll see.....

 

[dazzer6666]

Sounds good. May well leave me at the back of the NSC pack still. My target is sub 4 but we'll see.....

Depending on what I'm up to at that point I might pace you if you want

As plans currently stand I am doing the SDW50 the week before so will be treating it as a training/recovery type-run and would expect to get round in about 4ish on that basis

 

[Guinness Boy]

Depending on what I'm up to at that point I might pace you if you want

As plans currently stand I am doing the SDW50 the week before so will be treating it as a training/recovery type-run and would expect to get round in about 4ish on that basis

I'd certainly be up for that if that's how your plans work out but don't wreck your own plans. Let's chat nearer the time

 

[Bob!]

LOL, that path is almost like a ROAD compared to some parts of the downs......try running down the hills skirting Worthing Golf Club or the one down from Spinghead Hill to Washington in the wet in road shoes

This was a trail shoe day...........

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I've just entered the Stinger for next year as part of my build up to SDW50

 

[dazzer6666]

I've just entered the Stinger for next year as part of my build up to SDW50

Nice morning out......full English breakfast at the finish. Nothing not to like !

 

[Bob!]

.....and free professional photos as well

 

[big nuts]

Long range forecast suggesting the Mince Pie 10 is going to be another windy one, similar to Brooks mid November. Seems like the last four weeks has been nothing but strong westerly winds, I can't wait to get out with the wind below 10MPH again!

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Depending on what I'm up to at that point I might pace you if you want

As plans currently stand I am doing the SDW50 the week before so will be treating it as a training/recovery type-run and would expect to get round in about 4ish on that basis

Thanks [MENTION=27279]dazzer6666[/MENTION], I may well take you up on that.

 

[Garry Nelson's teacher]

21:28 for me at a windy Hove Park. Good luck to anyone tackling a rather more tricky course tomorrow.

 

[knocky1]

Not ready for the Mince Pie run. Other two NSC runners in good form. Best strategy for me today is enjoyment by holding back for the first half. So I will embrace the sea breeze, splash through the puddles, cool down in the rain, go up the Downs and slip in the mud.
Motivation to see it through to the finish will come from yesterday afternoon.

 

[Simgull]

Got a stinking cold so am expecting a real struggle this morning. Hoping BBC forecast that the wind will drop at 11 holds true.

 

[Guinness Boy]

Good luck Mince Pie-ers. Now very glad I binned it off. 1hr 40 mins training run instead run as a 60 min easy, 30 min steady with cool down. Despite my technical top my NIPS are now complaining.

Good to meet [MENTION=27279]dazzer6666[/MENTION] yesterday and talk running and THAT match