Official Running Thread

[soistes]

Managed a SB 42:03 even though my foot was tweaking for the last 2k. Did everyone else get the wrong text? Apparently my name is now Paul & my time was over 54 mins!

Yes my text was addressed to a young woman whose time was a good 10 minutes better than mine. Happy with that

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Blimey it feels good to run a marathon again. Despite not really being marathon fit, I got my best time for nearly four years and fifth best time (out of 22) ever.

The pacing went ok - not as spot on as in training and a quick toilet dash and stopping for water has me scrambling back time in the early miles. Inevitably it fell away, but I wanted to make it to at least the last lap before easing off a little.

Anyway, great fun and the Phoenix guys are brilliant. Thoroughly recommend doing a race with them if you haven't already.

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[dazzer6666]

Nice one. Not sure whether anyone else was entered but I saw it being set up during my easy 90 min timed run this morning. My pace zones have been officially adjusted meanwhile. "Easy" for me now sits around 9.15 to 9.30 which means I can spend a winter targetting a marathon pace of around 8:30 mins per mile.

3.45 target [emoji33][emoji33][emoji33][emoji33]

 

[dazzer6666]

Blimey it feels good to run a marathon again. Despite not really being marathon fit, I got my best time for nearly four years and fifth best time (out of 22) ever.

The pacing went ok - not as spot on as in training and a quick toilet dash and stopping for water has me scrambling back time in the early miles. Inevitably it fell away, but I wanted to make it to at least the last lap before easing off a little.

Anyway, great fun and the Phoenix guys are brilliant. Thoroughly recommend doing a race with them if you haven't already.

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Good effort. Heartily second the Phoenix recommendation for anyone wanting a ‘training marathon’ in particular. Easy logistics, great support, loads of sweets and always a decent medal [emoji23]

 

[Deleted member 2719]

Bognor Parkrun for me today and a disappointing 22.42 (73.20%). But on that course it gave me an old git win and an AG position of 5th. If you like corners, bends, narrow paths and lapping people who are quite wide and like a chat with their pals, then head for Bognor! (On the upside, it's a very friendly event.)

Good luck to anyone running the Brighton 10K tomorrow - my only sub 40 and one that I never got the results for (I forgot to supply the SAE*).

*and if you know what this is, you too are heading for the old git age cats.

I agree with all you say.

Was the geezer with the music blasting out tunes like ' lip up fatty' running?

Like you said, it is a friendly run.

 

[Guinness Boy]

3.45 target [emoji33][emoji33][emoji33][emoji33]

Yeah, I know, scary target but if that's what Jan says I can do then that's what I'm aiming for. I'm roughly in the same shape now as I was AFTER my first Brighton Marathon. The Beachy Head plan really worked even though I thought it wasn't and I think the uphill walking training has probably burned fat as I've lost weight despite regular trips on to client site with the late night drinking and cooked breakfast temptation that always entails (yes, I know, I could have fruit and granola )

Hopefully *all* I have to do is execute the plan from here, stay injury free and be mentally right on the day. What could possibly go wrong?

 

[Bozza]

I think the uphill walking training has probably burned fat as I've lost weight...

I'm pretty sure I've said it on here already, but it can only really be lots of marching up hills with the dog that kept me in far better shape than I realised whilst I wasn't running.

That when I started running again for the first time in several years I was able to run consecutive days, including a 6-miler at sub-9:00 pace can only be because I was unwittingly doing really positive things with my legs without realising it.

I'm also probably in the best running shape I've ever been, although that's really not saying much as I've only been an occasional runner. I've broken my 5km, 10km and 10 mile PBs in recent weeks without trying to, so I'm pretty sure I could go out this week and break all of my 5km, 10km, 10 mile and 13.1 mile PBs if I put my mind to it.

In other news, I finished the week with a 5-miler after 9pm last night. Having started, I noticed my watch was showing something slightly different to usual but I wasn't going to stop to figure out what and just kept going. I then became a bit perturbed as my watch was reporting a slower pace than I felt I was going at.

It was only when I finished my 5.1m loop that I realised it was on indoor mode, so no GPS and, presumably, just working as a pedometer. It recorded the run as 4.78m, when all my other runs of the same route show as between 5.08m and 5.12m. I manually added the activity to Strava, which makes it 7:55 pace, which I'm happy with. If I had set my watch correctly, it would show that as being my fastest ever run of that route.

Make sure you select the correct mode on your watch, kids!

 

[dazzer6666]

Yeah, I know, scary target but if that's what Jan says I can do then that's what I'm aiming for. I'm roughly in the same shape now as I was AFTER my first Brighton Marathon. The Beachy Head plan really worked even though I thought it wasn't and I think the uphill walking training has probably burned fat as I've lost weight despite regular trips on to client site with the late night drinking and cooked breakfast temptation that always entails (yes, I know, I could have fruit and granola )

Hopefully *all* I have to do is execute the plan from here, stay injury free and be mentally right on the day. What could possibly go wrong?

The uphill hiking is a bit nasty to do but a great part of the plan.......I do loads of it in the lead up to ultras. Not sure what Jan gets you doing but mine is typically at a running (1/2M to 10k) intensity - usually find a steep downland bostal and do repeats of anything from 90s to 5 mins or more (often wearing full race kit, so essentially weighted).
I'm still on the crocks bench (week 5).....soleus strain is proving difficult to shift. Difficult one even for the physios as it's a bit hidden. I'me seeing Jan for a coffee to day incidentally, not caught up for a while.

 

[Guinness Boy]

I think we've discussed Camille Herron on here before. We've certainly discussed beer, junk food and soiling oneself. However, I'm fairly sure we've not discussed how those three things can actually help you do well in an ultra.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/athleti...terview-camille-heron-puked-fouled-collapsed/

“After puking the second time, with 2½ hours to go, I just said to myself, ‘Let’s drop the hammer, let’s go beast mode’.”​

Herron started to fly. “I like to think of myself as a boxer, throwing punches,” she says. “Those last few hours were awesome, the most fun I’ve ever had in a race.”

 

[Bozza]

Really enjoying Kofuzi on YouTube right now - lots of running kit/tech reviews and nicely shot videos of his runs. Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe43pe3w4L6w3tNMRkWiJBA

His "splashy" runs in Chicago look particularly fun!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHZPlAWJiio

 

[knocky1]

Fixture congestion sorted. Have a cremation to attend on the Saturday so no Stanmer XC and the Downland Devil will be done, or not, with a lot of alcohol splashing around inside.

Will stick to the training for the weekend.

 

[razer]

Just wanted to let you boys know that this thread has inspired me to take up running again at the tender age of 56. I'll be starting week three of the Couch to 5k tonight so just wanted to say thanks as I am loving it.

 

[Garry Nelson's teacher]

Just wanted to let you boys know that this thread has inspired me to take up running again at the tender age of 56. I'll be starting week three of the Couch to 5k tonight so just wanted to say thanks as I am loving it.

That's great news. Always good to hear from another old git. You'll get loads of good advice from the guys on this thread.

 

[Garry Nelson's teacher]

I agree with all you say.

Was the geezer with the music blasting out tunes like ' lip up fatty' running?

Like you said, it is a friendly run.

I'm not a 'local' (well, not since 1978) so I'm not sure who turns up. But everyone seems to know everybody else - even the guys running around 21 minutes seem to chat all the way round. There's' always a chance - this being Bognor - that they are all related...…….

 

[dazzer6666]

Just wanted to let you boys know that this thread has inspired me to take up running again at the tender age of 56. I'll be starting week three of the Couch to 5k tonight so just wanted to say thanks as I am loving it.

Great stuff......you’re bang in the age profile of many on the thread [emoji23][emoji23]

 

[knocky1]

Just wanted to let you boys know that this thread has inspired me to take up running again at the tender age of 56. I'll be starting week three of the Couch to 5k tonight so just wanted to say thanks as I am loving it.

Congratulations runner! Word of advice is be ready for the increase in minutes in the coming weeks. It’s a big step up. If difficult drop off 10-20% and take an extra week.

 

[elninobonito]

So after years and years of doing nothing, without any training I ran the Las Vegas 10k on Sunday. Having completed the course in just under 90 mins, I want to start running and taking it a bit more seriously.

With Xmas coming up I want to get a good pair of running trainers that suit my running style, anyone recommend anywhere I could go and find my running style/gait without being pressured into buying a certain style of shoe, I'm in Crawley.

Thanks for the advice.

 

[dazzer6666]

So after years and years of doing nothing, without any training I ran the Las Vegas 10k on Sunday. Having completed the course in just under 90 mins, I want to start running and taking it a bit more seriously.

With Xmas coming up I want to get a good pair of running trainers that suit my running style, anyone recommend anywhere I could go and find my running style/gait without being pressured into buying a certain style of shoe, I'm in Crawley.

Thanks for the advice.

Good start (nice place to start as well [emoji23][emoji23])

Until you’ve got a better idea of what you need, it’s definitely worth going to a shop that will offer decent advice. Don’t know of any in Crawley personally, but Up and Running in Horsham are very good locally if that helps ? If you want the absolute works of an assessment (probably not necessary yet) then Profeet in Fulham are the mutts nutts.

 

[Ninja Elephant]

[MENTION=19649]elninobonito[/MENTION] Las Vegas 10k sounds like fun - a bit hot and sticky though, in my experience of Vegas! I'm not sure where you could go for specialist advice in Crawley, but I know they have both a Decathlon and a Sports Direct. I would try on as many shoes as you can bear to and see how they feel - it was my experience at the start of my running interest that trying a few different types of shoe was crucial. You eventually find what you like and that's when its worth investing the cash money. I'm a big fan of Asics footwear, all my running shoes are Asics.

 

[timbha]

So after years and years of doing nothing, without any training I ran the Las Vegas 10k on Sunday. Having completed the course in just under 90 mins, I want to start running and taking it a bit more seriously.

With Xmas coming up I want to get a good pair of running trainers that suit my running style, anyone recommend anywhere I could go and find my running style/gait without being pressured into buying a certain style of shoe, I'm in Crawley.

Thanks for the advice.

Some good advice on here already but it’s worth getting your gait /running style analysed properly otherwise you could end up with the wrong shoes and ultimately injured. Comfort is important but so is support.
Sweatshop is a good place to start.