Official Running Thread

[Lord Bamber]

For anyone interested there is a 5 mile run being organised through the olympic village, velodrome and most importantly round the olympic track next March. Ballot has just opened link below.

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[chimneys]

Anyone else doing Abingdon marathon next Sunday 16th?

Supposed to be fast and flat, so ideal PB territory (tempts fate!).

 

[Lord Bamber]

Anyone else doing Abingdon marathon next Sunday 16th?

Supposed to be fast and flat, so ideal PB territory (tempts fate!).

Good luck with this, I was too late with my entry and it was sold out. A friend ran a 3.58 having only previously ran 4.15 so defo PB territory (hopes not to have compounded fate)

 

[chimneys]

Good luck with this, I was too late with my entry and it was sold out. A friend ran a 3.58 having only previously ran 4.15 so defo PB territory (hopes not to have compounded fate)

LB-that would fit in well with my target! First marathon last September, New Forest, did a 3'49. For Abingdon I'm targetting a 3'30/3'35!Now that will have definitely sealed my fate!

 

[Lord Bamber]

LB-that would fit in well with my target! First marathon last September, New Forest, did a 3'49. For Abingdon I'm targetting a 3'30/3'35!Now that will have definitely sealed my fate!

Well good luck and post back how you do.

 

[chimneys]

Well good luck and post back how you do.

Will do (unless I blow up)!

Still meaning to email Albion shop to see if they can produce Albion technical running vests before Brighton marathon. Reckon there would be plenty of takers.

 

[Croydonbloke]

I am thinking of doing the Brooks Brighton 10k again, I thinmk it's November but guess it is now full for this year. Did in 2008 41:15 would love to go sub 40 mins but not there with the training yet.

 

[Croydonbloke]

East Grinstead tri is a very good Tri. Havent done it myself but all the people i know who do Tri's have done it and it has got great feedback. Have just started training with a tri club, would suggest training with others, really helps.

Good luck.

Cheers, EG Tri club meet Saturday morning 07:00am Bit too early for me on a Saturday. I will have to look at other options of training with others. Cheers

 

[Lord Bamber]

Will do (unless I blow up)!

Still meaning to email Albion shop to see if they can produce Albion technical running vests before Brighton marathon. Reckon there would be plenty of takers.

Have placed it on "Ask the Club". Let's wait & see.

 

[chimneys]

I am thinking of doing the Brooks Brighton 10k again, I thinmk it's November but guess it is now full for this year. Did in 2008 41:15 would love to go sub 40 mins but not there with the training yet.

You beat me by 20 secs. Did it in 41'35 last November! Had marathon fitness still in me when did it. Only an extra 95 secs less but going to take a big effort for me to ever get sub 40!

 

[chimneys]

Have placed it on "Ask the Club". Let's wait & see.

Following my post I sent this to the clubshop email address this morning:

"Greetings

Have been meaning to email you for a while. I’m a regular runner, and am wondering whether you might consider producing an Albion running vest? Particularly with the Brighton marathon coming up, think it would be a good seller. When I mentioned on North Stand Chat a while back, there was quite a bit of interest.

Of course there are also the now 2 Brighton halfs and the Brighton 10k, as well as the London Marathon, Great South Run etc besides. Running really is popular these days, and the chance to do this in a big race, wearing the stripes, would be fantastic and a potential money earner for the club. (The actual Albion shirt is far too hot/heavy for long distance running!).

Running fans would also likely take up the lettering on front/back option to make even more money for club.

Look forward to your reply."

Hopefully one of us will get a positive response.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I'm out injured at the mo :-( It's nothing major and I should be back by Xmas time. It's frustrating though, and I really miss it.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

LB-that would fit in well with my target! First marathon last September, New Forest, did a 3'49. For Abingdon I'm targetting a 3'30/3'35!Now that will have definitely sealed my fate!

I've done the New Forest half, a wonderful run. I love that section up on a ridge where you see for miles all around you.

 

[Lord Bamber]

Following my post I sent this to the clubshop email address this morning:

"Greetings

Have been meaning to email you for a while. I’m a regular runner, and am wondering whether you might consider producing an Albion running vest? Particularly with the Brighton marathon coming up, think it would be a good seller. When I mentioned on North Stand Chat a while back, there was quite a bit of interest.

Of course there are also the now 2 Brighton halfs and the Brighton 10k, as well as the London Marathon, Great South Run etc besides. Running really is popular these days, and the chance to do this in a big race, wearing the stripes, would be fantastic and a potential money earner for the club. (The actual Albion shirt is far too hot/heavy for long distance running!).

Running fans would also likely take up the lettering on front/back option to make even more money for club.

Look forward to your reply."

Hopefully one of us will get a positive response.

Excellent, hope one of us does get a positive response.

 

[chimneys]

I've done the New Forest half, a wonderful run. I love that section up on a ridge where you see for miles all around you.

Not focussed enough on the race HT if you had the chance to admire the view!

For me, the last 6 miles were hell! All pretty much modest uphill and never thought finish would come. Never been to such places mentally in my life before but, a bit like childbirth (so I'm told!) I soon forgot the pain and gloried in the achievement!

 

[Stoichkov]

Following my post I sent this to the clubshop email address this morning:

"Greetings

Have been meaning to email you for a while. I’m a regular runner, and am wondering whether you might consider producing an Albion running vest? Particularly with the Brighton marathon coming up, think it would be a good seller. When I mentioned on North Stand Chat a while back, there was quite a bit of interest.

Of course there are also the now 2 Brighton halfs and the Brighton 10k, as well as the London Marathon, Great South Run etc besides. Running really is popular these days, and the chance to do this in a big race, wearing the stripes, would be fantastic and a potential money earner for the club. (The actual Albion shirt is far too hot/heavy for long distance running!).

Running fans would also likely take up the lettering on front/back option to make even more money for club.

Look forward to your reply."

Hopefully one of us will get a positive response.

Good work

I'd be in for one of those I reckon

 

[chimneys]

Good work

I'd be in for one of those I reckon

Thanks Stoichkov. Would be good if any other runners could indicate they would be likely to buy, to help prove to the clubshop that it would be worth sourcing/stocking.

 

[Steve Foster]

Off to Italy tomorrow to run Lake Garda marathon.
Marathon number 9 in 2011 & 46th in total.
Well what else can you do when the Albion are not playing!

 

[Stoichkov]

Thanks Stoichkov. Would be good if any other runners could indicate they would be likely to buy, to help prove to the clubshop that it would be worth sourcing/stocking.

Errea already make vests so it's not a massive leap to get a more BHA specific design. It would be good to see other Albion runners out & about.

Errea Sun Athletics Vest in White - Blue >> Maudesport Sports Equipment Supplier - Sports & Leisure Equipment, Clothing, Early Years Play

 

[chimneys]

Errea already make vests so it's not a massive leap to get a more BHA specific design. It would be good to see other Albion runners out & about.

Errea Sun Athletics Vest in White - Blue >> Maudesport Sports Equipment Supplier - Sports & Leisure Equipment, Clothing, Early Years Play

Great shout-"The Sun top is available in a selection of shades to match your team colours." Come on Albion, give it a go!!