Don't be so negative. What could be more rewarding than a warm beer in a cold, wet car park after 5 hours or so of mud and hills ?
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Don't be so negative. What could be more rewarding than a warm beer in a cold, wet car park after 5 hours or so of mud and hills ?
Greg Bobkin
Silver Seagull
- May 22, 2012
- 15,977
No negativity here, Dazzer – just realistic. But I'm really looking forward to it – the beer and burger at the end will be the 'carrot', for sure.
Thanks - and thanks for all the other messages everyone. Paul confirmed that I need to pull out of the BM. I COULD limp round in five ish hours but even then not sure of the lasting effects.
So - immediate plans are are to cancel Brighton Half and defer the marathon to 2018. Couple of weeks total rest then short, slow runs and lots of stretching and strengthening. I'm packing up football coaching in April so Park Run looks on the cards from after Easter if I stay pain free.
I need some sort of competitive race to look forward to though so thinking of Worthing 10K in June, just for fun rather than a time, and then maybe Barnes Green Half in Sept. Can't get my head round if I want to do Beachy Head. Looks like a real challenge but it's a couple of days after I come back from an all inclusive holiday and I don't want to enter anything yet that will mean lots of training.
Thanks again for the suggestions and kind comments - I've not quite been able to face running forums for a few days.
Yes I know Xav, his daughter's in the year above my son at school. Good lad & his Mrs is lovely for a vegan
Good spot - entry done! More importantly which pub we meeting in after the race
I vote for the Brunswick again. Hopefully warmer in the garden than last year.
Greg Bobkin
Silver Seagull
- May 22, 2012
- 15,977
Thanks - and thanks for all the other messages everyone. Paul confirmed that I need to pull out of the BM. I COULD limp round in five ish hours but even then not sure of the lasting effects.
So - immediate plans are are to cancel Brighton Half and defer the marathon to 2018. Couple of weeks total rest then short, slow runs and lots of stretching and strengthening. I'm packing up football coaching in April so Park Run looks on the cards from after Easter if I stay pain free.
I need some sort of competitive race to look forward to though so thinking of Worthing 10K in June, just for fun rather than a time, and then maybe Barnes Green Half in Sept. Can't get my head round if I want to do Beachy Head. Looks like a real challenge but it's a couple of days after I come back from an all inclusive holiday and I don't want to enter anything yet that will mean lots of training.
Thanks again for the suggestions and kind comments - I've not quite been able to face running forums for a few days.
Yes I know Xav, his daughter's in the year above my son at school. Good lad & his Mrs is lovely for a vegan
Sorry to hear that GB, but it's probably for the best. The races will always be there and you may well beat yourself up if you tried to limp round the marathon course. What is it they say? 'A DNS is better than a DNF'?
Understand about BH – you've got a while to decide. The great thing is that there are SO many races to choose from these days. I agree about having something to aim for – and it'll be great to see you at parkrun. I don't need to tell you which one you should get down to... Although controversially I *might* be heading to Bevendean tomorrow. Not sure...
Rest up and come back stronger.
Thanks - and thanks for all the other messages everyone. Paul confirmed that I need to pull out of the BM. I COULD limp round in five ish hours but even then not sure of the lasting effects.
So - immediate plans are are to cancel Brighton Half and defer the marathon to 2018. Couple of weeks total rest then short, slow runs and lots of stretching and strengthening. I'm packing up football coaching in April so Park Run looks on the cards from after Easter if I stay pain free.
I need some sort of competitive race to look forward to though so thinking of Worthing 10K in June, just for fun rather than a time, and then maybe Barnes Green Half in Sept. Can't get my head round if I want to do Beachy Head. Looks like a real challenge but it's a couple of days after I come back from an all inclusive holiday and I don't want to enter anything yet that will mean lots of training.
Thanks again for the suggestions and kind comments - I've not quite been able to face running forums for a few days.
Yes I know Xav, his daughter's in the year above my son at school. Good lad & his Mrs is lovely for a vegan
Injured runner being sensible alert ! Definitely the right decision mate, get fixed up and go from there. Six months out was my longest gap due to osteitis - it was frustrating but I found the comeback much, much easier after keeping up lower impact cardio work throughout (the elliptical trainer is your friend - can replicate almost any running session on it).
Re Beachy Head, you don't need to think about it as a marathon, more of a jogging picnic. You don't need to be trained to anything like you'd expect to be for a sub 4 Brighton attempt as there will be loads of walking involved (if you want - most do). A few LSRs on the Downs in the lead up and then just enjoy the day out. It's NOTHING like slogging round a road marathon. Do it (or one of the other lovely trail marathons we have in Sussex) [emoji106]
Another injured runner being sensible after being stupid. Had last of three visits to Jesus. Tendon 4" above Achilles still hurting as body moves onto forefoot. Every calf muscle relaxed, all tendon insertion points fine and tendon itself strong, not torn, not ruptured, not inflamed. So should be fine but it isn't.
Not running until it is 100% as don't want to f*** up future trekking holidays.
So cycling, Downs walking, press ups and planking.
Shall I start a thread?
Not running until it is 100% as don't want to f*** up future trekking holidays.
So cycling, Downs walking, press ups and planking.
Shall I start a thread?
Curious Orange
Punxsatawney Phil
Ran round the quagmire that is Stoke Park in 20:27 today. Slower than my last parkrun there, though not surprising given the conditions, but I felt quite comfortable with it.
Disappointing 21.25 for me at Hove Prom in the pissing rain (lots of pebbles on the prom as well). After a decent month's training was hoping for a bit quicker but have been feeling leggy all week and did a hard 10m Tues, a 6m Michigan run on Thurs and 8m yesterday.
Charlies Shinpad
New member
Just over 13 miles in just over 2 hrs this morning in the sunshine of Cyprus
Back to UK this evening and running along Tiverton Canal with a head torch on in the evenings now
Well on track for BM tho
Back to UK this evening and running along Tiverton Canal with a head torch on in the evenings now
Well on track for BM tho
Charlies Shinpad
New member
Meant to say if anyone in this thread likes a challenge then get involved in @Forces March.
5 marathons in 5 days starting at Ilfracombe and ending in Bulford
Weds 24th May to Sunday 28th May
You can run it or walk it and enter for a single day or the whole 5 days (like I have !!)
All in aid of @Veterans Charity
5 marathons in 5 days starting at Ilfracombe and ending in Bulford
Weds 24th May to Sunday 28th May
You can run it or walk it and enter for a single day or the whole 5 days (like I have !!)
All in aid of @Veterans Charity
Tivvy Canal is nice.....too flat though [emoji23]Often run there when visiting the folks, and in-laws used to live near the golf club so was v easy to get to.
penny's harmonica
Well-known member
- Jan 30, 2012
- 737
Swapped parkrun for 5k around Croydon ikea today. Started off quite quickly but got very congested in the sofa section and came to a complete halt in the kitchen design area. Managed to get round in 4 hours 37 which is a pb.
Plan to go for something longer tomorrow.
Plan to go for something longer tomorrow.
Doesn't count as a run.......just like one of those 'tough mudder' or 'mudwanker' obstacle course thingies really. Food at the end is always ok though, meatballs for protein to help muscle repair etc.
Did you get a medal ? Sure as hell deserve one - IKEA and Croydon - huge test of endurance.
JoePrecious
New member
- Mar 3, 2009
- 191
Instead of parkrun I was in hospital this morning getting my ankle checked as not getting any better. Turns out it looks like a small break at the bottom of my fibula. Not enough for a cast but going to have at least a couple of weeks on crutches and no running for a while. At least the nurse said I could swim so can try and keep my fitness but not what I wanted at the start of the year.
Good luck with bouncing back from your trampoline breakage.
JoePrecious
New member
- Mar 3, 2009
- 191
That's the most frustrating thing - I don't think I'd care half as much if I did it running, but it's bloody annoying to do it in such a stupid way!
Oh, and thanks...