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Greg Bobkin
Silver Seagull
- May 22, 2012
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I know it's crap at the moment, but training for autumn marathons - and running mega miles over summer - is arguably even worse, I find.
Still plodding along here, day after day. The Run Streak now stands at 1125 days.
Slightly annoyed because I covered 187 miles in February - lower than usual because we went away at half-term, booked at the last minute. What I didn't know, until I checked last night, was that I'd run 200 miles or more for 31 consecutive months. I'd have made sure I dragged my arse up to 200 over the last week or so had I known!
Slightly annoyed because I covered 187 miles in February - lower than usual because we went away at half-term, booked at the last minute. What I didn't know, until I checked last night, was that I'd run 200 miles or more for 31 consecutive months. I'd have made sure I dragged my arse up to 200 over the last week or so had I known!
BenElton'sBrother
Well-known member
A little late but here's my update from the BHM last weekend.
Proving that every second really does count I bagged a 2 second PB with a time of 1.32.29.
Completely unexpected, just went out quick (for me) and waited to crash and burn, which never really materialised.
Pretty consistent pace throughout with just 21 seconds between my quickest and slowest miles over the 13.
20 planned for Sunday as I hit the hard miles in prep for BM in April
Proving that every second really does count I bagged a 2 second PB with a time of 1.32.29.
Completely unexpected, just went out quick (for me) and waited to crash and burn, which never really materialised.
Pretty consistent pace throughout with just 21 seconds between my quickest and slowest miles over the 13.
20 planned for Sunday as I hit the hard miles in prep for BM in April
Great run. Great disciplined training. That was you're pace at Hove Park Parkrun when we met 3 weeks back. Wish I could keep it up after 5k!A little late but here's my update from the BHM last weekend.
Proving that every second really does count I bagged a 2 second PB with a time of 1.32.29.
Completely unexpected, just went out quick (for me) and waited to crash and burn, which never really materialised.
Pretty consistent pace throughout with just 21 seconds between my quickest and slowest miles over the 13.
20 planned for Sunday as I hit the hard miles in prep for BM in April
Nice one - congratulations to you and all the other HM runners.A little late but here's my update from the BHM last weekend.
Proving that every second really does count I bagged a 2 second PB with a time of 1.32.29.
Completely unexpected, just went out quick (for me) and waited to crash and burn, which never really materialised.
Pretty consistent pace throughout with just 21 seconds between my quickest and slowest miles over the 13.
20 planned for Sunday as I hit the hard miles in prep for BM in April
I ended up managing the Mile 8 Water Station - last minute stand in as the person who was supposed to do it had gone sick, leaving a completely unbriefed team of volunteers!
Just about got everything done with about two minutes to spare before the first runners came past.
All went ok in the end thanks to the volunteers’ enthusiasm but it meant I didn’t get much chance to look out for everyone (I think @big nuts was the only person I saw) and cheer them on as I was having to pay a lot of attention to what was going on with the water and energy drinks levels!
All great fun though - really recommend volunteering for the marathon if you’re not running.
It’s the Grizzly for me in Devon on Sunday - 20 miles of mud, river, hills, pebbles, more mud, more hills and the stairway to heaven up the cliff face at Branscombe. Why?
What no comment on the new Brighton Marathon route?
Losing the harbour section has to be a good move. Means runners will hit the well supported section along Church Road at the time things usually start to hurt. Could make a big difference for a lot of folk.
Not sure I’m thrilled with the finish being at Hove Lawns though. Just means I’ve further to hobble back to the apartment we’ve booked, which is perfectly located for the old finish line.
Losing the harbour section has to be a good move. Means runners will hit the well supported section along Church Road at the time things usually start to hurt. Could make a big difference for a lot of folk.
Not sure I’m thrilled with the finish being at Hove Lawns though. Just means I’ve further to hobble back to the apartment we’ve booked, which is perfectly located for the old finish line.
Greg Bobkin
Silver Seagull
- May 22, 2012
- 16,021
Is this ANOTHER route? I thought they'd already announced ditching Shoreham Harbour? Clearly not though, if you're saying the finish is at Hove Lawns. Think of the hobble eastwards as recovery for your legs, Jim!What no comment on the new Brighton Marathon route?
Losing the harbour section has to be a good move. Means runners will hit the well supported section along Church Road at the time things usually start to hurt. Could make a big difference for a lot of folk.
Not sure I’m thrilled with the finish being at Hove Lawns though. Just means I’ve further to hobble back to the apartment we’ve booked, which is perfectly located for the old finish line.
Church Road was always horrible to me – long, dull and then you have to turn around and do it all over again! Not sure if/when I'll do Brighton again. On one hand it's on my doorstep (although us Shorehamites got a lot of support from the Harbour bit and hence I didn't mind it at all), but I've probably done it too many times to really want to cover the same ground. Expensive too!
Edit: just looked at the new route. Withdean instead of Shoreham Harbour and the long run to Madeira Drive? Nah, not for me, Clive.
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I’m very happy with the new route because… er… it’s in Brighton. I love the city. It’s still my favourite place. I always leave feeling happier than when I arrived (admittedly that was tested after the Fulham match). The marathon gives me an annual excuse for a couple of nights in the city with good friends and tens of thousands of well wishers. I love it and I’ll be signing up for 2024.
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Yes my understanding is Basin Road changes are due to cost the Port Authority wanted to charge whereas Finish changed due to the building works on Madeira Drive - although was told it’s th me renovation of the arches rather than Sea Lanes - but could be both.
Badger Boy
Mr Badger
- Jan 28, 2016
- 3,658
I was looking at the course earlier today, the final 3 miles looks suspiciously short - they've not made a schoolboy error of switching to KMs for the last 3 have they? Unless the turn around point is further along Basin Road than it seems.
Butch Willykins
Well-known member
Steyning Stinger Half for me today. Perfect weather conditions and the South Down Trails are in great nick. Got round in 1h 51m .
Looked like lots of takers for the new 30km distance plus the Marathon too. Well done to all those that took part!
Looked like lots of takers for the new 30km distance plus the Marathon too. Well done to all those that took part!
Garry Nelson's teacher
Well-known member
Latest from planet GNT. Was due to run the Chester 10k Sunday next, wearing the old git England vest.
But last Saturday ran the Fareham parkrun. Arrived a but late, no warm up and stuck at the back of the field. The course consists of very narrow paths and overtaking is difficult and frustrating.
A too quick change of pace and I did my quads in. Walked to finish (we've all done it).
Almost certainly buggered up my chance of running at Chester. Oh well.....
But last Saturday ran the Fareham parkrun. Arrived a but late, no warm up and stuck at the back of the field. The course consists of very narrow paths and overtaking is difficult and frustrating.
A too quick change of pace and I did my quads in. Walked to finish (we've all done it).
Almost certainly buggered up my chance of running at Chester. Oh well.....
Greg Bobkin
Silver Seagull
- May 22, 2012
- 16,021
Sounds rough, GNT, but I'm sure you can bounce back. You and the Gaffer have a knack of pulling off miracles when it comes to recovery from injury...
Bugger indeed. Hope you recover in time to get to put that England vest on.
Not me mate. Bloody sick note.
Deferred from the Moyleman today. Don't want to risk further damage to a calf niggle.
Training was good and now I can gradually get into speedwork for the summer.
Good luck Sunday. I'm first reserve volunteer for Sunday so may get to see you. Maybe I'll get the job of pulling the Harvey's!
Greg Bobkin
Silver Seagull
- May 22, 2012
- 16,021
Gutted to hear that Gaffer. I was looking forward to you overtaking me up Mt CaburnNot me mate. Bloody sick note.
Deferred from the Moyleman today. Don't want to risk further damage to a calf niggle.
Training was good and now I can gradually get into speedwork for the summer.
Good luck Sunday. I'm first reserve volunteer for Sunday so may get to see you. Maybe I'll get the job of pulling the Harvey's!
Hopefully see you somewhere on the route or at the end. Snow, rain and wind forecast, apparently.
Bob!
Coffee Buyer
- Jul 5, 2003
- 11,628
I've not been on this thread for a while.......
For about ten months now, I've had an (initially intermittent) issue with my running. I do most of my running at a slow pace, usually around 130/135 bpm.
My HR in these runs would sometimes start going to, and staying at, 170/180/190 bpm. Initially this would happen on my runs for a week or two, and then my runs would go back to normal 130 bpm runs.
The high HR runs started to continue for a few weeks so I rested, on return I would come back at normal rates.
Went to Doc's (she even done the google calculation of Max HR, and decided that I shouldn't be allowing my HR to go above 220-63 = 157), booked and had an ECG and bloods. Nothing showing. Advised it was ok to continue running.
High HR then became more persistent, hitting 200 on a slow parkrun. Went back to Doc (November) and got referred for a 24 hour monitor. Finally had the monitor fitted for 24 hours on Feb 6.
Results came back, appointment yesterday, ECG first then appointment.
24 hour monitor and ECG showing a Atrial Fibrulation and evidencing a 200bpm run during the 24 hour.
As of tonight when I collect my prescription am on a blood thinner to lower the risk of clotting from the AF, and a beta blocker to mange the High HR when excercising.
Would appreciate any advice from those of you manging this situation with running.
For about ten months now, I've had an (initially intermittent) issue with my running. I do most of my running at a slow pace, usually around 130/135 bpm.
My HR in these runs would sometimes start going to, and staying at, 170/180/190 bpm. Initially this would happen on my runs for a week or two, and then my runs would go back to normal 130 bpm runs.
The high HR runs started to continue for a few weeks so I rested, on return I would come back at normal rates.
Went to Doc's (she even done the google calculation of Max HR, and decided that I shouldn't be allowing my HR to go above 220-63 = 157), booked and had an ECG and bloods. Nothing showing. Advised it was ok to continue running.
High HR then became more persistent, hitting 200 on a slow parkrun. Went back to Doc (November) and got referred for a 24 hour monitor. Finally had the monitor fitted for 24 hours on Feb 6.
Results came back, appointment yesterday, ECG first then appointment.
24 hour monitor and ECG showing a Atrial Fibrulation and evidencing a 200bpm run during the 24 hour.
As of tonight when I collect my prescription am on a blood thinner to lower the risk of clotting from the AF, and a beta blocker to mange the High HR when excercising.
Would appreciate any advice from those of you manging this situation with running.