Charlies Shinpad
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Had a detached retina two weeks ago and no running for at least another two weeks !!
Seriously pissed off !!
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- Thread starter Herr Tubthumper
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Sh*t....sorry to hear that - not good. Don’t risk anything until you’ve got the all-clear.
Left Back
Active member
- Jan 22, 2011
- 167
Reigate HM on Sunday.
Completing my normal (poor) training with going out for a curry the night before convincing myself that all that rice, naan & chicken would be perfect fuel.
Up early on Sunday and in the 45 mins before I left the house I managed 3 increasingly urgent toilet trips ... clearing out not only the curry, but it seemed everything is eaten that week.
Everything went well until mile 8 where I not surprising I ran out of steam, by Mile 9 I was hunting out jelly babies for energy. Reigate ends on a big hill and I defiantly refused to walk, plodding on at a snails pace to finish in around 1.52 (my PW!)
But it could have been so much worse...
Completing my normal (poor) training with going out for a curry the night before convincing myself that all that rice, naan & chicken would be perfect fuel.
Up early on Sunday and in the 45 mins before I left the house I managed 3 increasingly urgent toilet trips ... clearing out not only the curry, but it seemed everything is eaten that week.
Everything went well until mile 8 where I not surprising I ran out of steam, by Mile 9 I was hunting out jelly babies for energy. Reigate ends on a big hill and I defiantly refused to walk, plodding on at a snails pace to finish in around 1.52 (my PW!)
But it could have been so much worse...
Curious Orange
Punxsatawney Phil
Yep, got my number a few days ago. My aim is sub 1:30, but I've been struggling with weight and pace since Brighton Marathon, so I'm not confident...
Greg Bobkin
Silver Seagull
- May 22, 2012
- 16,031
It won't be long at all, GB. Although when I DO get my arse into gear, a fair bit of time will be on the downs, as Beachy Head Marathon looms.
Hateful distance to go full-chat. I'll do the CTH 10k – but not push it – and that's about it. Although, having said that, my aim for a bit is to try and get my 5k times down a bit, so if I crack that, you never know...
What an evening. Arena80 track session. Told to run 5x800m with 90 seconds recovery picking up pace every 200m. Hovered around 6:00 mile pace and crossing line near 5:00 pace. Running in group helped to keep on the pace. Then the kick in the teeth. Instead of a cool down told to do 5x600m with 60 seconds recovery.......SAS training tactics. Pace began to drop but kept at it.
Then got home just in time for the first half unfortunately......before ending on a double high.
Then got home just in time for the first half unfortunately......before ending on a double high.
Funny how luck plays a part in who you meet at a running club induction.
I met Lucy, 10/10, mid 20's, club runner from Wycombe, just moved to Brighton and someone who is going to make her mark on local Parkruns.
Lucy met me, a year from 60, balding,married, alcoholic runner, who couldn't even keep a conversation going at the 8" warm up pace.
At least I never spluttered out the story of the stripper's pub when Brighton played High Wycombe in 1994.......
I met Lucy, 10/10, mid 20's, club runner from Wycombe, just moved to Brighton and someone who is going to make her mark on local Parkruns.
Lucy met me, a year from 60, balding,married, alcoholic runner, who couldn't even keep a conversation going at the 8" warm up pace.
At least I never spluttered out the story of the stripper's pub when Brighton played High Wycombe in 1994.......
Can’t wait to meet her.
Sub 1:30 will be tough on that course but a good target. I was 1:32:16 last year when it was pretty hot, so hopefully it’s cooler this time around.
Lucky her indeed. It would be interesting to see what she has posted on the Wycombe Running Club message board about this encounter - any suggestions?
Ninja Elephant
Doctor Elephant
- Feb 16, 2009
- 18,855
Great to hear you had a good session. Now, about Lucy...
.....I'm not sure as she was in the group above me but I reckon she may be just faster than [MENTION=18183]big nuts[/MENTION] so about 10 seconds faster than you....
Ninja Elephant
Doctor Elephant
- Feb 16, 2009
- 18,855
.....I'm not sure as she was in the group above me but I reckon she may be just faster than [MENTION=18183]big nuts[/MENTION] so about 10 seconds faster than you....
Without wanting to be a bit Weinstein about the whole thing, I do feel you've left an open goal there. But I won't be making a joke about not being upset about chasing her.
[MENTION=18183]big nuts[/MENTION] and I have re-arranged the terms of our challenge a bit. With a 19 second lead, we go into the Bright10 and Arena 80c 10k. 3 different distances, two ambitious gents!
Without wanting to be a bit Weinstein about the whole thing, I do feel you've left an open goal there. But I won't be making a joke about not being upset about chasing her.
[MENTION=18183]big nuts[/MENTION] and I have re-arranged the terms of our challenge a bit. With a 19 second lead, we go into the Bright10 and Arena 80c 10k. 3 different distances, two ambitious gents!
Is your challenge; time difference,most victories or both? I'll probably be stewarding the 10k. Don't want to race it and ruin my 5k build up for November.
Garry Nelson's teacher
Well-known member
Lucy is saving herself for an (even) older guy...………...
deletebeepbeepbeep
Well-known member
- May 12, 2009
- 21,794
I was meant to be going to the Arena 80 AC Induction but had to pull out due to a work commitment, have signed up for the next one though in a months time.
Will be running Ealing in a week from Sunday hoping to better my 1h 28m from last year. Any other NSCers signed up for that one?
Will be running Ealing in a week from Sunday hoping to better my 1h 28m from last year. Any other NSCers signed up for that one?
Talking of which, I tucked in behind spritely Paul Gasson on Monday. Pleased to keep with him and pass the line in front of him by the third interval. BUT he had been taking it easy as only just returned from The World Veterans 1500m Final where he came 5th or 6th. Not sure whether 60+ or 65+. Do you know?
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Garry Nelson's teacher
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Mr Gasson is still under 65 - was when he ran a couple of weeks ago.
Good idea. I think there's a few from here doing Bright10, maybe a pre-race meet up if you can get out of bed on time?
I'll be there continuing my own table based race with [MENTION=474]Mr Blobby[/MENTION]. Our 10 mile PBs are almost identical and I will be tackling Bright10 while he takes on the GSR in Pompey. He's very much the man in form, and seems to be in a different race every week, but I'm reasonably confident of taking a minute or so off my time if conditions are ok.
May the best men win the two challenges.
I've got noone to chase on the 5k table as the gap is too large just a few to hold at bay and an attempt to grab the silver Age Grade position from [MENTION=409]Herr Tubthumper[/MENTION] . May be feasible although he is returning from injury.