Official Running Thread

[Bad Ash]

Parkrun in Swindon was cancelled due to snow.

On a slightly different subject, I’ve looked at the wear on my trainers and notice that it seems to occur most on the outside edge. I’m a forefoot runner so it’s only at the front. Googling suggests this is a sign of underpronation, but all the examples are of heel strikers who then don’t rotate enough. Therefore I’m not sure if advice given applies to me and/or if it’s something I need to worry about and try to correct?

 

[knocky1]

Parkrun in Swindon was cancelled due to snow.

On a slightly different subject, I’ve looked at the wear on my trainers and notice that it seems to occur most on the outside edge. I’m a forefoot runner so it’s only at the front. Googling suggests this is a sign of underpronation, but all the examples are of heel strikers who then don’t rotate enough. Therefore I’m not sure if advice given applies to me and/or if it’s something I need to worry about and try to correct?

If it aint broke don't fix it? If you have no niggles surely it's ok. When you replace shoes you could show the old pair to an expert.

 

[knocky1]

A 14 miler for me today too. Went with my mate from last week but he'd had a cold in the week and declined my offer of a tempo mile from 12-13 - thus it was I was on my own bashing out a 7.51 penultimate mile when I saw you. Went back for him and we finished together with a run/walk cool down. Also saw [MENTION=18183]big nuts[/MENTION] on the clifftop leading his group out to Newhaven.

Only issue today was I had to bin a Karrimoor hand held water bottle. It was like running round holding a block of ice.

https://www.strava.com/activities/2120652816

Take warm to hot water next time. I had hot on the Moyleman last year.

 

[dazzer6666]

Parkrun in Swindon was cancelled due to snow.

On a slightly different subject, I’ve looked at the wear on my trainers and notice that it seems to occur most on the outside edge. I’m a forefoot runner so it’s only at the front. Googling suggests this is a sign of underpronation, but all the examples are of heel strikers who then don’t rotate enough. Therefore I’m not sure if advice given applies to me and/or if it’s something I need to worry about and try to correct?

Worth a gait analysis check (always take your old trainers to the shop so they can see the wear on them) - any decent running shop will do this for free including videoing you - but if you're not in any pain at all don't worry about it and don't be too seduced by a running shop assistant telling you it needs correcting. It's useful to have the analysis though just so you're more aware of your style, and it helps with shoe choice. If you did want the 'full monty', shops like Profeet in Fulham are fantastic for a full analysis and custom-made footbeds (less invasive/aggressive than full-on orthotics but hugely comfortable, they make them on site at the same time you have the analysis - whole thing takes about 90 mins)

 

[dazzer6666]

A 14 miler for me today too. Went with my mate from last week but he'd had a cold in the week and declined my offer of a tempo mile from 12-13 - thus it was I was on my own bashing out a 7.51 penultimate mile when I saw you. Went back for him and we finished together with a run/walk cool down. Also saw [MENTION=18183]big nuts[/MENTION] on the clifftop leading his group out to Newhaven.

Only issue today was I had to bin a Karrimoor hand held water bottle. It was like running round holding a block of ice.

https://www.strava.com/activities/2120652816

Only 13 for me, following instructions of 5m easy, 7m at target marathon pace (8.30s) then a mile cool down. Pretty much nailed it in just gorgeous running conditions. Can’t beat a bright, clear, windless morning. Happy days [emoji106]....oh, and went for the bottle belt rather than the handheld today. Good decision it seems [emoji23][emoji23]

 

[Simgull]

Also out for a beautiful 10 miles this morning. Really warm on the undercliff in the sun, then freezing through Rottingdean and stunning views on Bazehill and back down Wilson Ave. must have just missed you [MENTION=18183]big nuts[/MENTION], I saw the van parked up by the Marina with the group finishing up.

 

[jonny.rainbow]

One for the cyclists amongst our number:

I’ve just started cycling 13 miles Mon-Fri and am feeling the fatigue on my long runs.
Is it just a matter of getting used to it, or should I reduce the cycling mileage in weeks leading up to races? (I’m running Worthing Half next Sunday.)

 

[knocky1]

One for the cyclists amongst our number:

I’ve just started cycling 13 miles Mon-Fri and am feeling the fatigue on my long runs.
Is it just a matter of getting used to it, or should I reduce the cycling mileage in weeks leading up to races? (I’m running Worthing Half next Sunday.)

Unless it's flat, slow, high cadence, wind behind, I'd cut it drastically.

 

[Ninja Elephant]

One for the cyclists amongst our number:

I’ve just started cycling 13 miles Mon-Fri and am feeling the fatigue on my long runs.
Is it just a matter of getting used to it, or should I reduce the cycling mileage in weeks leading up to races? (I’m running Worthing Half next Sunday.)

I regularly cycle 50 miles a week but I've not had my bike for two weeks. She's back in full fitness though, so I'll resume tomorrow. It does take a while to get comfortable going from one to the other, I think it's helped me overall because cycling works different muscle groups but when you're running, you need everything to have strength to support your stride. I wouldn't recommend expecting a HM PB on the back of increased cycling efforts though, longer term I think it'll benefit you but shorter term, probably not.

That said, last year I cycled to Worthing from Hove and then smashed my HM PB, the warm up was ideal for me on the day I think - but I was more familiar with the change from cycling to running.

 

[knocky1]

[MENTION=13055]Ninja Elephant[/MENTION] comes straight in at number 1 with a good display at Brockenhurst last week and [MENTION=27279]dazzer6666[/MENTION] is close on his heels with an impressive run at Hove Prom.

NAME	5K SB	5K PB	SB AG	10K	10M	HM	M
Ninja Elephant	20:27	18:23	63.41%	39:00	1:07:57	1:27:43	3:29:12
Dazzer	20:35	19.57	72.79%			1:36	3:43:
St Leonard's	20.44	19.44	63.59%			1:34:35
Bad Ash	20:45	19:40	64.82%	43:27		1:35:00	3:43:03
Knocky	21:10	17:45	75.12%	39:52		1:34:00	3:50:49
CompleteBadger	21:31	19:37	60.26%	41:25	1:17:11	1:30:58	3:29:52
Soistes	21:51	21:51	75.36%	46:14		1:43:57	3:51:33
Simgull	21:52	20:21	68.52%	42:45	1:11:46	1:38:14	3:44:28
GNT	22:14	20:20	74.74%	40:31	1:19:12	1:31:18	4:19:55
Anchorman	22:31	21:34	70.61%	46.25		1:41:38	3:55:00
Capricorn		16:57		36:55		1:23:20	3:21:11
Deletebeepbeep		18:05				1:23:48	3:01:55
Badger		18:09		39:06		1:22:57	3:06:33
Artie Fufkin		18:24		38:42		1:21:15	3:07:58
Big Nuts		18:37		38:39	1:05:38	1:28:20	3:15:59
Curious Orange		18:36		37:59		1:24:23.9	3:29:23
Blue&WhiteSea		17:05		36:53	1:00:09	1:22:39
HerrTubthumper		19:03				1:36:10	3:05:34
Mr Banana		19:28
SeafordbySea		20:02		46:10	1:29:21	1:37:48
P's Harmonica		20:10		43:03		1:33:56	3:27:19
Left Back		21:02		45:47		1:42:01
Ben Eltons Bro		21:35		45:38		1:45:39	3:52:07
Greg Bobkin		20:54		42:	1:13:	1:39:00	3:57:37
RInce'sPython		22:29		48:45		1:55:48
Guinness Boy		22:04		46:50	01:21:06	1:46:03	4:00:06
Bob!		22:41		45.39	1:16:42	1:44:21	3:53:35
Mr Blobby		23:43		48:54	1:20:05	1:48:59	4:27:50
Pembury		18.58		39.08		1:33:02	3:19:
JoePrecious		19:44		46:19	1:24:08	1:38:13	4:04:30
Hooky		19:52
m20gull		26:15		57:32		02:07:07	5:46:02
Jonny Rainbow				41:43	1:12:40		3:24:38
Shippers						1:43:42
sjamesb3466				54:11		2:02:06

 

[Garry Nelson's teacher]

[MENTION=13055]Ninja Elephant[/MENTION] comes straight in at number 1 with a good display at Brockenhurst last week and [MENTION=27279]dazzer6666[/MENTION] is close on his heels with an impressive run at Hove Prom.

NAME	5K SB	5K PB	SB AG	10K	10M	HM	M
Ninja Elephant	20:27	18:23	63.41%	39:00	1:07:57	1:27:43	3:29:12
Dazzer	20:35	19.57	72.79%			1:36	3:43:
St Leonard's	20.44	19.44	63.59%			1:34:35
Bad Ash	20:45	19:40	64.82%	43:27		1:35:00	3:43:03
Knocky	21:10	17:45	75.12%	39:52		1:34:00	3:50:49
CompleteBadger	21:31	19:37	60.26%	41:25	1:17:11	1:30:58	3:29:52
Soistes	21:51	21:51	75.36%	46:14		1:43:57	3:51:33
Simgull	21:52	20:21	68.52%	42:45	1:11:46	1:38:14	3:44:28
GNT	22:14	20:20	74.74%	40:31	1:19:12	1:31:18	4:19:55
Anchorman	22:31	21:34	70.61%	46.25		1:41:38	3:55:00
Capricorn		16:57		36:55		1:23:20	3:21:11
Deletebeepbeep		18:05				1:23:48	3:01:55
Badger		18:09		39:06		1:22:57	3:06:33
Artie Fufkin		18:24		38:42		1:21:15	3:07:58
Big Nuts		18:37		38:39	1:05:38	1:28:20	3:15:59
Curious Orange		18:36		37:59		1:24:23.9	3:29:23
Blue&WhiteSea		17:05		36:53	1:00:09	1:22:39
HerrTubthumper		19:03				1:36:10	3:05:34
Mr Banana		19:28
SeafordbySea		20:02		46:10	1:29:21	1:37:48
P's Harmonica		20:10		43:03		1:33:56	3:27:19
Left Back		21:02		45:47		1:42:01
Ben Eltons Bro		21:35		45:38		1:45:39	3:52:07
Greg Bobkin		20:54		42:	1:13:	1:39:00	3:57:37
RInce'sPython		22:29		48:45		1:55:48
Guinness Boy		22:04		46:50	01:21:06	1:46:03	4:00:06
Bob!		22:41		45.39	1:16:42	1:44:21	3:53:35
Mr Blobby		23:43		48:54	1:20:05	1:48:59	4:27:50
Pembury		18.58		39.08		1:33:02	3:19:
JoePrecious		19:44		46:19	1:24:08	1:38:13	4:04:30
Hooky		19:52
m20gull		26:15		57:32		02:07:07	5:46:02
Jonny Rainbow				41:43	1:12:40		3:24:38
Shippers						1:43:42
sjamesb3466				54:11		2:02:06

No big deal - but I've been 'demoted' back to a previous SB/AG. If I were a totally arrogant little ******* (and not just a partially arrogant little *******), I'd say don't trouble to amend as I'd hope to beat and supersede the missing time/AG before the end of the season...…………….. Of course no motive is being imputed by me to my one of my closest rivals! Cheers - and what a sad git I must be to have noticed it!

 

[knocky1]

Thanks @GNT. I hadn't written down the page number of the last changes. Normal service is resumed.
Very happy as front of ankle sore all day but ice and the knobbly roller have done the trick, I hope.

NAME	5K SB	5K PB	SB AG	10K	10M	HM	M
Ninja Elephant	20:27	18:23	63.41%	39:00	1:07:57	1:27:43	3:29:12
Dazzer	20:35	19.57	72.79%			1:36	3:43:
St Leonard's	20.44	19.44	63.59%			1:34:35
Bad Ash	20:45	19:40	64.82%	43:27		1:35:00	3:43:03
Knocky	21:10	17:45	75.12%	39:52		1:34:00	3:50:49
CompleteBadger	21:31	19:37	60.26%	41:25	1:17:11	1:30:58	3:29:52
GNT	21:47	20:20	76.28%	40:31	1:19:12	1:31:18	4:19:55
Soistes	21:51	21:51	75.36%	46:14		1:43:57	3:51:33
Simgull	21:52	20:21	68.52%	42:45	1:11:46	1:38:14	3:44:28
P's Harmonica	21:57	20:10		43:03		1:33:56	3:27:19
Anchorman	22:31	21:34	70.61%	46.25		1:41:38	3:55:00
Guinness Boy	23:02	22:04		46:50	01:21:06	1:46:03	4:00:06
Greg Bobkin	23:12	20:54		42:	1:13:	1:39:00	3:57:37
HerrTubthumper	24:09	19:03				1:36:10	3:05:34
Capricorn		16:57		36:55		1:23:20	3:21:11
Deletebeepbeep		18:05				1:23:48	3:01:55
Badger		18:09		39:06		1:22:57	3:06:33
Artie Fufkin		18:24		38:42		1:21:15	3:07:58
Big Nuts		18:37		38:39	1:05:38	1:28:20	3:15:59
Curious Orange		18:36		37:59		1:24:23.9	3:29:23
Blue&WhiteSea		17:05		36:53	1:00:09	1:22:39
Mr Banana		19:28
SeafordbySea		20:02		46:10	1:29:21	1:37:48
Left Back		21:02		45:47		1:42:01
Ben Eltons Bro		21:35		45:38		1:45:39	3:52:07
RInce'sPython		22:29		48:45		1:55:48
Bob!		22:41		45.39	1:16:42	1:44:21	3:53:35
Mr Blobby		23:43		48:54	1:20:05	1:48:59	4:27:50
Pembury		18.58		39.08		1:33:02	3:19:
JoePrecious		19:44		46:19	1:24:08	1:38:13	4:04:30
Hooky		19:52
m20gull		26:15		57:32		02:07:07	5:46:02
Jonny Rainbow				41:43	1:12:40		3:24:38
Shippers						1:43:42
sjamesb3466				54:11		2:02:06

 

[big nuts]

Great conditions for a long run today, beautiful sunrise and a nice run from the marina to Newhaven and back.

One week to Worthing HM and I’m in decent shape but I’ve really neglected speed work (no park run since October) so what impact this has remains to be seen.

Any NSC runners taking this event it or Brighton 2 weeks later?

 

[Badger]

Phoenix Marathon for me in 6 days time so I'm in full taper mode. It was nice to get outside for a run today with the temperature creeping above freezing for the first time in about 2 weeks. I did an easyish 13k with my running group, dodging the slush now that the big piles of snow have started melting (the downside of the temperature rise).

I'm feeling in good shape for next week. Looking forward to a week in a warmer climate as much as the race itself. The forecast is perfect, 7 degrees and dry at the start and it looks like it won't start to warm up until after I've finished (hopefully).

 

[dazzer6666]

Phoenix Marathon for me in 6 days time so I'm in full taper mode. It was nice to get outside for a run today with the temperature creeping above freezing for the first time in about 2 weeks. I did an easyish 13k with my running group, dodging the slush now that the big piles of snow have started melting (the downside of the temperature rise).

I'm feeling in good shape for next week. Looking forward to a week in a warmer climate as much as the race itself. The forecast is perfect, 7 degrees and dry at the start and it looks like it won't start to warm up until after I've finished (hopefully).

You’re going to blast it......good luck

 

[Bob!]

Is the SB AG% just for 5k?

Great Bentley Half Marathon for me this morning in 1.49.18.
it doesn't trouble my 11 year old PB, but gives me a best ever half marathon AG at 66.35%.
Barcelona Marathon in 5 weeks.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Thanks to [MENTION=27279]dazzer6666[/MENTION] and [MENTION=26634]Simgull[/MENTION] for the shoe suggestions. Popped into RUN in Worthing on Friday and picked up some Saucony Peregrines in fetching orange. Took them out for 7.5 miles of riverbank and SDW action and they felt comfortable and sturdy – much more grip that the Asics.

Time trial around the block this morning saw me way ahead of schedule, before slowing down to not get too ahead of myself and ended up with the same time (when rounded up!) as last week!

 

[soistes]

No big deal - but I've been 'demoted' back to a previous SB/AG. If I were a totally arrogant little ******* (and not just a partially arrogant little *******), I'd say don't trouble to amend as I'd hope to beat and supersede the missing time/AG before the end of the season...…………….. Of course no motive is being imputed by me to my one of my closest rivals! Cheers - and what a sad git I must be to have noticed it![/QUOTE]

I'd noticed it too, but wasn't planning to mention it.....

 

[Garry Nelson's teacher]

No big deal - but I've been 'demoted' back to a previous SB/AG. If I were a totally arrogant little ******* (and not just a partially arrogant little *******), I'd say don't trouble to amend as I'd hope to beat and supersede the missing time/AG before the end of the season...…………….. Of course no motive is being imputed by me to my one of my closest rivals! Cheers - and what a sad git I must be to have noticed it![/QUOTE]

I'd noticed it too, but wasn't planning to mention it.....

Yeah but only because you knew I'd do it anyway #moralhazard

 

[knocky1]

Is the SB AG% just for 5k?

Great Bentley Half Marathon for me this morning in 1.49.18.
it doesn't trouble my 11 year old PB, but gives me a best ever half marathon AG at 66.35%.
Barcelona Marathon in 5 weeks.

Good running. Open for all races. I'll put it in.