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Hey I like this thread:D
Did the same again today, no watch, about the same time. I'll start timing soon enough. Was very cold, and wet. Felt knackered and coughed up some really hideous green gunk.
Congratulations Kev:p The boy done great:cool:
Jeez, Its been windy and raining all day. Got to 4pm and I thought "sod it, I'm going anyway". Opted for a 7 miler at 8:30 pace. I run on the coast so the wind is always a factor, got to 3.5 miles with the wind behind me and all was well. Then I turned around and OMG! A very very tough 3 miles or so to get home.
Pretty chuffed though, feels like a mental victory when you get out in crappy weather and complete a run. Obviously dropped below target pace on the really windy section but other than that only about 2 mins outside my target for the distance. Got the Liverpool Santa Dash next week but its really only a fun run at slow pace....yeah right....on your marks.....!
Well done Mike, it takes guts to keep focus in those tough conditions.
Me - same as Friday, in 23 mins. Slow as a snail but I don't care, the speed will come back (slowly). It was just so great to be out there:grin:
Well done Mike, it takes guts to keep focus in those tough conditions.
Me - same as Friday, in 23 mins. Slow as a snail but I don't care, the speed will come back (slowly). It was just so great to be out there:grin:
Nice one Ed, I just love being out running. 18 months ago I wasnt even a runner so it feels weird saying that. I'm just so glad I started.
Jeez, Its been windy and raining all day. Got to 4pm and I thought "sod it, I'm going anyway". Opted for a 7 miler at 8:30 pace. I run on the coast so the wind is always a factor, got to 3.5 miles with the wind behind me and all was well. Then I turned around and OMG! A very very tough 3 miles or so to get home.
Pretty chuffed though, feels like a mental victory when you get out in crappy weather and complete a run. Obviously dropped below target pace on the really windy section but other than that only about 2 mins outside my target for the distance. Got the Liverpool Santa Dash next week but its really only a fun run at slow pace....yeah right....on your marks.....!
i know what you mean about running on the coast. during the week i run along the prom in worthing. going east is fine but west is hard work, so i normally go west first and east on the way back.
I'm just about to leave work, see if I can run home the long way round - it's 4 miles. I'll be taking it easy. I went and blew £70 on some new kit this afternoon, so no turning back:D
TheOnlyNemesis
01-12-09, 07:45 PM
not really running, but as i am extremely unhealthy and a tad overweight, just started jogging/walking and gonna work it upto a run, god it's hard the first session.
not really running, but as i am extremely unhealthy and a tad overweight, just started jogging/walking and gonna work it upto a run, god it's hard the first session.
It's always tough to start mate, but keep plugging away and you'll be amazed.
Read through this thread many of us have been running for less than 3 years!
I have done a fair few miles this year and struggled on my run to work this morning, just one of those days.
I would love to be able to run on the coast, although that is bl00dy tough. The closest I get is the Thames!
ED - £70 on kit, nothing like some new kit to get you out the doors, works everytime for me.
Good running all?
The Running Thread Christmas 10k
1. Pick a time and date suitable to all of us.
2. Syncronise the run so we all start at the same time.
3. Follow any route to 6.21 miles dressed in some form of Xmas attire (with photo proof if possible).
4. Post details on here.
Anyone fancy it?
Well I did it. Bit of a struggle, but I did it - 4 miles:grin:
Feeling very smug:D
Nemesis - stick at it, the Kevster is right. I'm coming back from a long lay off, and oh I feel unfit.
Kev - Run thread Christmas 10K sounds like a plan!!!
TheOnlyNemesis
01-12-09, 08:42 PM
Well I did it. Bit of a struggle, but I did it - 4 miles:grin:
Feeling very smug:D
Nemesis - stick at it, the Kevster is right. I'm coming back from a long lay off, and oh I feel unfit.
Kev - Run thread Christmas 10K sounds like a plan!!!
gonna try to stick to it, knowing me though if i do it for a certain time and see not affects i quit stuff and sulk XD
The Running Thread Christmas 10k
1. Pick a time and date suitable to all of us.
2. Syncronise the run so we all start at the same time.
3. Follow any route to 6.21 miles dressed in some form of Xmas attire (with photo proof if possible).
4. Post details on here.
Anyone fancy it?
i'm defo up for that
I am not running again until I get new trainers. Don't think I will be running for some time. :(
madness
02-12-09, 06:29 PM
B*gg*r! I can't motivate myself. Not managed to get out since last Thursday. Hopefully I get out on Friday and Sunday.
Anyway, my reason for posting.
Are there any little stocking fillers that a keen runner might appreciate?
TheOnlyNemesis
02-12-09, 06:49 PM
B*gg*r! I can't motivate myself. Not managed to get out since last Thursday. Hopefully I get out on Friday and Sunday.
Anyway, my reason for posting.
Are there any little stocking fillers that a keen runner might appreciate?
Motivation
I am not running again until I get new trainers. Don't think I will be running for some time. :(
:-(
if you know what trainers you want it's worth having a look around on the internet for last seasons colours. i found the ones i like for half price. bargain.
B*gg*r! I can't motivate myself. Not managed to get out since last Thursday. Hopefully I get out on Friday and Sunday.
Anyway, my reason for posting.
Are there any little stocking fillers that a keen runner might appreciate?
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/run/8/Nuun_Active_Hydration_Tablets_(Tube)/5360040045/
I am not running again until I get new trainers. Don't think I will be running for some time. :(
Dont give up mate ;)
B*gg*r! I can't motivate myself. Not managed to get out since last Thursday. Hopefully I get out on Friday and Sunday.
Anyway, my reason for posting.
Are there any little stocking fillers that a keen runner might appreciate?
I know what you mean about getting out and doing it, Ive not run for about 10 days,its no biggie, life just gets in the way sometimes, you,ll be right :D
btw I have a couple of pairs of second skin socks, worth there weight in gold.
I'm not giving up. Just taking a rest. Hey maybe Santa will provide the trainers I need. Went to a running shop and found the trainers I want. Just not at the price they were selling them. I found them on the web for £20 cheaper but it will simply just have to wait.
Time to get the weights out, dust them off, and get cracking again. The abs could do with a bit of a tone up anyway. :)
I know what you mean about getting out and doing it, Ive not run for about 10 days,its no biggie, life just gets in the way sometimes, you,ll be right :D
btw I have a couple of pairs of second skin socks, worth there weight in gold.
good socks make a world of difference. not cheap though. but worth it.
Hell yeah - I run in Falke RU3 Protection socks or Thorlos ones, absolutely superb and they now do the falke ones in black which is a god send this time of year.
Si - I have a pair of Mizuno Wave Nirvana, I have barely used which you can have if they fit? Might keep you going until santa comes.
http://www.ransacker.co.uk/mizuno-wave-nirvana-4-a-w-mens-running-shoes-2008.txt
I don't have any of those socks. Might ask for some for Crimbles.
I ran home from work again today, same longer route = 4 miles. I'm going to get the watch out now, I think I should start timing it. It was very cold - about -1 I think - but dry and little wind, so a nice night for running. Tomorrow I'm in Liverpool, so a rest day as I'm always too tired to do much when I get back home. Except drink!!!
Did my first run in over 4 months the other day. Physio said I could look to start again - gently. So 1.5 miles later I was done for the day. Knees seemed ok after so looking to repeat the exercise later today.
I don't have any of those socks. Might ask for some for Crimbles.
I ran home from work again today, same longer route = 4 miles. I'm going to get the watch out now, I think I should start timing it. It was very cold - about -1 I think - but dry and little wind, so a nice night for running. Tomorrow I'm in Liverpool, so a rest day as I'm always too tired to do much when I get back home. Except drink!!!
:thumbsup:
Did my first run in over 4 months the other day. Physio said I could look to start again - gently. So 1.5 miles later I was done for the day. Knees seemed ok after so looking to repeat the exercise later today.
:thumbsup:
i've been suffering from CBA this week. had the week off work and have only run 3 miles since monday. going out for another three after i've finished my cup of tea then it's raceday tomorrow- 10k along the prom in Worthing.
The Running Thread Christmas 10k
1. Pick a time and date suitable to all of us.
2. Syncronise the run so we all start at the same time.
3. Follow any route to 6.21 miles dressed in some form of Xmas attire (with photo proof if possible).
4. Post details on here.
Anyone fancy it?
I just had an idea about this. How about we have other distances too? It might make it a bit more inclusive for the newbies.
Si - I have a pair of Mizuno Wave Nirvana, I have barely used which you can have if they fit? Might keep you going until santa comes.
Very kind of you indeed Kev. I tried on a pair of Mizuno trainers the other day. They felt comfortable and were a size 9.5. :) Strange that I seem to need a half size bigger in trainer than my shoe size.
i've been suffering from CBA this week. had the week off work and have only run 3 miles since monday. going out for another three after i've finished my cup of tea then it's raceday tomorrow- 10k along the prom in Worthing.
Good luck Sarah and enjoy. :)
Very kind of you indeed Kev. I tried on a pair of Mizuno trainers the other day. They felt comfortable and were a size 9.5. :) Strange that I seem to need a half size bigger in trainer than my shoe size.
when i bought my running shoes the guy in the shop said you should always get half a size bigger than normal
I think I'm back into the routine now. My indicator is a full weeks schedule of runs, still on target to complete that this week.
another cheeky 3 miler today, 7 miles tomorrow then its a little bit of fun with the Liverpool Santa Dash on Sunday.
I just had an idea about this. How about we have other distances too? It might make it a bit more inclusive for the newbies.
Yeah great idea, suggestions on a postcard to The Running Thread PO BOX...
If anyone wants a different distance just shout and maybe post some dates/times.
i've been suffering from CBA this week. had the week off work and have only run 3 miles since monday. going out for another three after i've finished my cup of tea then it's raceday tomorrow- 10k along the prom in Worthing.
I find it tough this time of year, but rewarding if you can drag yourself out there. I decided I couldn't be ar... this morning then remembered I'd left my wallet, oyster card and money at work. So I had no choice.
Very kind of you indeed Kev. I tried on a pair of Mizuno trainers the other day. They felt comfortable and were a size 9.5. :) Strange that I seem to need a half size bigger in trainer than my shoe size.
Send me you address mate and I'll get them off to you. I would be glad for someone to get some use out of them.
I am a size 8 and always go up 1.5 sizes in running shoes, otherwise I get blisters on the ends of my toes.
I think I'm back into the routine now. My indicator is a full weeks schedule of runs, still on target to complete that this week.
another cheeky 3 miler today, 7 miles tomorrow then its a little bit of fun with the Liverpool Santa Dash on Sunday.
Well done fella...
Also if anyone is after running shoes and know what ones they are after always try www.ransacker.com (http://www.ransacker.com) first and if you have seen them cheaper elsewhere email them and they will try to beat it by at least a pound and free delivery.
3 miles done. fastest/least slow pace ever (9:46 minute mile average) :-D
race day today :-)
Good luck Sarah, I need to get out again, be out tomorrow afternoon I think.
Wooohooooooooo. I PBed.
According to my trusty garmin I did it in 58:19.
Wooohooooooooo. I PBed.
According to my trusty garmin I did it in 58:19.
Well done Sarah, bet you're chuffed now eh ?
I'm sooooo flipping pleased. I woke up with backache and almost didn't go. I popped a couple of ibuprofen on my way down there and they kicked in just in time.
Hey!!! well done Sarah!!!!! COngratulations!!!!
I'm sooooo flipping pleased. I woke up with backache and almost didn't go. I popped a couple of ibuprofen on my way down there and they kicked in just in time.
Performance enhancing drugs eh ? I dont know ;) well done :D
Performance enhancing drugs eh ? I dont know ;) well done :D
lol. they've worn off now though :-(
i just checked last year's results for the same race and it took me 64:08.
Just tried a longer run - did 6 miles. Back in 54m, although it was a struggle. Feeling whacked, the hills on the south side of Shrewsbury kicked my ar$e. More hill work needed!!!
Ran a pretty tough 7 miles yesterday, still raining and windy :-(
Today though a bit of fun at the Liverpool Santa Dash (http://picasaweb.google.com/mike.elliottuk/SantaDash), the blue santas are Everton fans who wouldnt wear red :-)
Ran a pretty tough 7 miles yesterday, still raining and windy :-(
was flipping windy on the south coast too
Today though a bit of fun at the Liverpool Santa Dash (http://picasaweb.google.com/mike.elliottuk/SantaDash), the blue santas are Everton fans who wouldnt wear red :-)
love the pictures, esp the blue santas :)
Well done on the sub-60 pb Sarah, bet you are well pleased.
Was going to do 13ish miles today, but found a large pile of sweets with a big helping of CBA and as a result I have had the ump all day...no motivation, where did it go? why did it go? and how did it dissappear so quickly?
Arghhh.
Well done on the sub-60 pb Sarah, bet you are well pleased.
yup :-D
and maybe one day i'll get it down to something a bit more respectable
Was going to do 13ish miles today, but found a large pile of sweets with a big helping of CBA and as a result I have had the ump all day...no motivation, where did it go? why did it go? and how did it dissappear so quickly?
Arghhh.
oops, there's always tomorrow...
Opinions please.
Will I be fit enough to run a half in March? Liverpool Half Marathon on 28 March. I want to do it but I don't want to make an idiot of myself or worse get injured from doing too much too soon.
Mike are you doing it?
Opinions please.
Will I be fit enough to run a half in March? Liverpool Half Marathon on 28 March. I want to do it but I don't want to make an idiot of myself or worse get injured from doing too much too soon.
Mike are you doing it?
Ed, I dont think you'll have any trouble at all. You could train for a full marathon in that time. If your mind is in the right place for this you'll likely walk it (I dont mean literally :-) )
Depends if you are aiming to beat a PB or complete in a reasonable time I guess.
I had no firm plans but was considering it as the timing is about right for my Edinburgh marathon prep. Its pretty handy for me also.
Nope not planning any PR beating run, I'd never be fit enough. My PR on the distance is 1:29:something, I forget what - I did it at Four Villages (Helsby) in January 2003. Thanks for your thoughts Mike, TBH it's what I wanted to hear!
More positive strokes!! I would really like to do it, given that Liverpool is my second home...
No problems at all Ed. You'd walk it. ;)
I almost walked it tonight, my running was p1ss poor and I felt truly awful on the way home, worst run in a very long time.
Need to lose a bit of weight and learn some restraint around food.
madness
07-12-09, 08:32 PM
I had a good run/walk on Friday with Ibby. Did 7 miles on a run 5 mins./walk 2 mins basis. I was a little tender afterwards. Unfortunately when I went out again on Sunday, I only managed 2 miles before my left calf was too painful to carry on. Probably running too far when I'm out with Ibby.
Need to lose a bit of weight and learn some restraint around food.
+1
I had a good run/walk on Friday with Ibby. Did 7 miles on a run 5 mins./walk 2 mins basis. I was a little tender afterwards. Unfortunately when I went out again on Sunday, I only managed 2 miles before my left calf was too painful to carry on. Probably running too far when I'm out with Ibby.
7 miles sounds a bit too far too soon to me. Thats a fairly long run unless you are conditioned for it. Try reducing the distance to something you can regularly acheive without trouble and build up after you gain confidence. Dont train with somebody that needs to go further or faster than you.
7 miles sounds a bit too far too soon to me. Thats a fairly long run unless you are conditioned for it. Try reducing the distance to something you can regularly acheive without trouble and build up after you gain confidence. Dont train with somebody that needs to go further or faster than you.
Spot on mate - 7 miles is a long way fella. If you are not running those distances regularly it's too far.
Don't forget rest days & recovery too.
Zilch today, it was Sophie's school carol service up at Ellesmere, so we went there. And I wasn't sorry either cos it's hammering down here, and has been all evening.
Got to get out running again, it started out as a week off, havent been out for the last 3. Its so easy to sit back and do nothing
had a classic sarah run this evening: dark, raining, not very quick, on my own and got lost. was meant to do 6 miles but garmin says i did 6.79 :-D
TheOnlyNemesis
08-12-09, 08:19 PM
went on my 5th jog tonight, in just 5 sessions have managed to up jogging 0.2 miles to jogging 0.5 miles before needing a break, jogging is hard when you're a larger fella. XD
Had a day off today, was giving blood earlier so thought it best to avoid running.
Me, about 4.5 miles, wind and rain. Back in 38 - 39m. Felt I could have gone faster. Followed by 3 X 10 ab crunches:D I been eating too many pies. Mince pies that is, I can eat a whole box in a day:rolleyes:
Sarah - nice run!
Nemmy - stick at it. The results are starting to show. I'm sure you felt like puking. It gets better - and better:D
had a classic sarah run this evening: dark, raining, not very quick, on my own and got lost. was meant to do 6 miles but garmin says i did 6.79 :-D
At work I have a 6 mile run. My times were tumbling and thought I could get in another mile so altered the route to suit. I also got lost and ended up running 10.5 miles. Needless to say, I went over my hour lunch before I was back in the office. :oops: :lol:
I'm just waiting for a certain pair of trainers to arrive and I'll be finishing off the 600 miles target before Christmas. :)
At work I have a 6 mile run. My times were tumbling and thought I could get in another mile so altered the route to suit. I also got lost and ended up running 10.5 miles. Needless to say, I went over my hour lunch before I was back in the office. :oops: :lol:
omg, that is a serious detour!! i have a bit of a habit of getting lost whilst running, i quite enjoy it :-D
I'm just waiting for a certain pair of trainers to arrive and I'll be finishing off the 600 miles target before Christmas. :)
woohoo.
I'm just waiting for a certain pair of trainers to arrive and I'll be finishing off the 600 miles target before Christmas. :)
Should be with you today mate...mind you I sent them via the post room so who knows!
I haven't run since Monday and have picked up a niggle on my knee so decided against running and took the marginally quicker option of the CBR this morning, although have man-flu coming so filled my lid with snot.
Should be with you today mate...mind you I sent them via the post room so who knows!
I haven't run since Monday and have picked up a niggle on my knee so decided against running and took the marginally quicker option of the CBR this morning, although have man-flu coming so filled my lid with snot.
Cheers Kev :thumleft:
Too much info on the snot situation though. :lol:
Had a cheeky litlle lunchtime run with a couple of workmates earlier so I took it really easy, made me feel better temporarily.
Going to drive the car home tonight though.
had a classic sarah run this evening: dark, raining, not very quick, on my own and got lost. was meant to do 6 miles but garmin says i did 6.79 :-D
I was parked up overnight in my truck once at cherwell valley services on the M40, decided to go for what I thought was a nice short 4 mile run, the guy in the next truck was taking the **** when I was doing my stretches etc, so I set off and dont know quite what happened but I ended up doing nearly 9 miles and wore me nips off into the bargain :oops: which bloody hurt too, went out in a bright yellow T shirt came back in an orange one, still you gotta laugh havent ya ? went out an did 2.5 miles this morning, the weather up here was fantastic today, hardly a cloud in the sky and really warm for the time of year, frost tomorrow though.
Am hoping to do 4.5 again tonite:)
paid a visit to the Asics store today while I was in London. Highly recommended, the staff were friendly and knowledgable about the shoes.
Wanted to replace my slightly worn GT2140s with the GT2150 but was told elsewhere that they were a slightly different shoe.
Anyway, after a 3D laser foot scan at Asics I'm told that the GT2150 (and my earlier 2140 as it happens) are the perfect shoe for me. Nice.
Also found out that my right foot is slightly wider that my left explaining why I occasionally get a blister to that foot. Good advice though and a pretty neat A4 print out telling me all about my feet :-)
Ah well, it added a bit of fun to a work day. Came away with a nice new pair of running shoes too.
Could've come down to Greenwich for a run after!
Could've come down to Greenwich for a run after!
Yeah, flying visit this time though. On the train at the moment on the way back oop norf.
paid a visit to the Asics store today while I was in London. Highly recommended, the staff were friendly and knowledgable about the shoes.
Wanted to replace my slightly worn GT2140s with the GT2150 but was told elsewhere that they were a slightly different shoe.
Anyway, after a 3D laser foot scan at Asics I'm told that the GT2150 (and my earlier 2140 as it happens) are the perfect shoe for me. Nice.
Also found out that my right foot is slightly wider that my left explaining why I occasionally get a blister to that foot. Good advice though and a pretty neat A4 print out telling me all about my feet :-)
Ah well, it added a bit of fun to a work day. Came away with a nice new pair of running shoes too.
i went there a few weeks ago. v good :-D
i went there a few weeks ago. v good :-D
Another one who could've come to Greenwich then - PAH!
Another one who could've come to Greenwich then - PAH!
Greenwich is squillions of miles from central London isn't it?
Greenwich is squillions of miles from central London isn't it?
Yes, about 5:D
right, we're all coming to Kevs for tea next time
do you guys smile/say hello to/wave at/otherwise acknowledge other runners when you are out running?
i do, but sometimes seems like quite an effort to get people to smile back. today was quite a smiley day though and i even got a wave :-D
do you guys smile/say hello to/wave at/otherwise acknowledge other runners when you are out running?
i do, but sometimes seems like quite an effort to get people to smile back. today was quite a smiley day though and i even got a wave :-D
I always run on my own. I always nod, but rarely get one back, most have wires in their ears and don't even notice me.
I always run on my own. I always nod, but rarely get one back, most have wires in their ears and don't even notice me.
if i'm running on my own i usually have wires in my ears, doesn't stop me from being friendly though.
do you guys smile/say hello to/wave at/otherwise acknowledge other runners when you are out running?
i do, but sometimes seems like quite an effort to get people to smile back. today was quite a smiley day though and i even got a wave :-D
nah, sod em.
I always run on my own. I always nod, but rarely get one back, most have wires in their ears and don't even notice me.
Yeah, Im the same, always let on to other runners but rarely get much back, dont let it bother me anymore, but it used to annoy me :mad:;)
I was parked up overnight in my truck once at cherwell valley services on the M40, decided to go for what I thought was a nice short 4 mile run, the guy in the next truck was taking the **** when I was doing my stretches etc, so I set off and dont know quite what happened but I ended up doing nearly 9 miles and wore me nips off into the bargain :oops: which bloody hurt too, went out in a bright yellow T shirt came back in an orange one, still you gotta laugh havent ya ?QUOTE]
OUCH!!
[QUOTE=flymo;2120185]right, we're all coming to Kevs for tea next time
Cup of tea at the NMM followed by a run down old father thames to the dome and back!!!
do you guys smile/say hello to/wave at/otherwise acknowledge other runners when you are out running?
i do, but sometimes seems like quite an effort to get people to smile back. today was quite a smiley day though and i even got a wave :-D
Always, because running is really boring without something to break the monotony, varying response though from nothing to big smiles or even an audible sound! Seems to me that faster more serious looking runners don't acknowledge me, but b*ll*cks to them!
I always give a hand gesture or something to acknowledge them. We have after all a common interest which the majority of the general populace do not have. If nothing else it could possibly give encouragement to someone who is maybe having a tough time with thier running and a little nod of appreciation will give them the urge to carry on. At this time of year it can be quite an isolated thing to do.
I had a lonely 14.5 miler this morning on my way to work (the long way round) watched the sun coming up, feel fubar'd now though. Longest run since abingdon.
New shoes were good, but I got a small stone in them about 3 or 4 miles from work, but as it wasn't bothering me too much I didn't stop. Took my socks off before the shower and my foot was covered in blood.
Si - Have they turned up yet?
Si - Have they turned up yet?
Not yet Kev but waiting with eagerness. :)
just done longest run ever.
13.29 miles.
yaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
just done longest run ever.
13.29 miles.
yaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
awesome Sarah, brilliant effort. thats a half marathon right there.
I was supposed to be doing 12 miles but i couldn't resist going a bit further :-D
It's great knowing that i am capable of doing a half marathon: a real confidence boost.
just done longest run ever.
13.29 miles.
yaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Half-Marathon in the bag then - well done Sarah! What an achievement in a short space of time.
Top work.
I managed 15.5 miles earlier and it actually felt ok ish, am aching now though...
Ed = Where you at?
Ooh I ain't run at all this weekend:(
Fri evening - busy week etc so had a few drinkies:D
Sat - got up late after what turned out to be a bit of a sesh. Had to be dad's taxi from 10.30 to 4, then we had to get ready to go out for er some drinkies. Took child with to drinkies as she was stopping there overnight while we went to a ball. We didn't get home till 2.30am and I think it was 3 or maybe 3.30am by the time I drifted off, only to wake up again at 6 with a raging thirst, and then drifted off at 7am.
Sun - **** we're late!!! Going out to ahem just a few lunchtime drinkies:D up in Ellesmere, got badly held up by hundreds of inconsiderate bloody motorbikes doing some toy run in Shrewsbury town centre, so were late. After, had to go to friends' house at English Frankton (north Shropshire) to fetch child as baysitter had driven her there as they were going out. Not to the same drinkies:D And then had to go to Sainsbos as not a morsel in the house, then to Dobbies to invest in a Christmas tree, and then had a bit of fodder and a few drinkies, then had to put up the sodding tree, and ended the day with some gluhwein:D
Not a running weekend I'm afraid.
I'll make up for it tomoz:D
Tim in Belgium
15-12-09, 01:14 PM
Thought I'd get back into this thread after not doing much running over the summer, I was concentrating on my cycling for the Nurburgring 24hr team race, and have been cycling to work most of the time ever since. After going out for a 30 minute jog last night I've just signed up for Rotterdam Marathon on the 11th April. So it's back into the running for me, but I still plan to cycle to work 3-4 times a week as I do at the moment, hopefully the two will be compatible.
So onwards and upwards with the training, I'll buy some new shoes back in the UK this christmas as my current ones are getting on a fair bit. Just got to look at getting a training plan together, fit it around the odd ski holiday and get down to a sub 4 hr time, that's my goal.
Wooohooo. Went out at lunch time to do a 3 miler, decided to push it today as the wind had dropped.
Achieved a new personal best of 23m13s, down from 24m30s. Very very happy with that. :-)
Wooohooo. Went out at lunch time to do a 3 miler, decided to push it today as the wind had dropped.
Achieved a new personal best of 23m13s, down from 24m30s. Very very happy with that. :-)
nice one!
Terrific runs peeps!!
I went to Hinckley today (see separate thread) so no run. Tomorrow, back to normalcy.
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