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WicklowSV
13-09-10, 02:38 PM
Just spotted (and subscribed to) this thread. Great to read about what others are doing running wise. So far this year I've done two half marathons but have still to come in under two hours :(. Have another coming up in two weeks so am going to see if I can push hard enough to finish under 2 hours. If someone had told me 12 months ago I'd be running 13 miles in one go I would have laughed in their faces!
Saturday gone I did a 'Motivate 25' challenge - 10K run, 2K kayak, 13K cycle and 3K 'victory lap'. Was great fun - main aim was to have a laugh as much as complete it in any particular time. The run was particularly hilly (read tough), the kayak was great fun (was 2 up and we zig zigged along so prob did 3K! :)), the cycle was a doddle - well used to doing 60/70K cycles, but the 3K lap was pretty tough - think I was starting to run out of energy at that stage.
After my half marathon in two weeks, I've a 10K and a 15K trail run to look forward to. Main reason I sign up for these things is that it gets me off the sofa if I know I have to train and prepare for something! Gotta say I love running - tough on the legs and feet, but I love the simplicity of it. No bike, no gear (bar runners) - just you and the ground underneath and the distance you want to cover. Mind you, I sometimes wish I was anywhere else when in the middle of a race and things are feeling tough!!:smt120 But it'd be no fun if there wasn't a decent challenge in it....:cool:
Missed out on the Cardiff Half, so been looking for something else to do & found this
http://www.mightcontainnuts.com/wordpress/?page_id=403&event_id=47. Looks good
WicklowSV
17-09-10, 08:27 AM
Missed out on the Cardiff Half, so been looking for something else to do & found this
http://www.mightcontainnuts.com/wordpress/?page_id=403&event_id=47. Looks good
30 miles! Offroad? 2000 metres ascent? Sounds painful at best! I'm sore just thinking about it!
Missed out on the Cardiff Half, so been looking for something else to do & found this
http://www.mightcontainnuts.com/wordpress/?page_id=403&event_id=47. Looks good
That looks v challenging.
I'm considering this http://www.hellrunner.co.uk/index.htm
Longmoor trg area is a killer, brings back many unhappy memories
WicklowSV
20-09-10, 10:13 AM
A bit out of my league at the minute - but I'd love to give some of those runs a go! Closest I'll be getting for now is a 15K trail run in October. Mostly fire roads and trails though - none of this waist deep mud!!
A bit out of my league at the minute - but I'd love to give some of those runs a go! Closest I'll be getting for now is a 15K trail run in October. Mostly fire roads and trails though - none of this waist deep mud!!
just stick at it and the milages increase.
Don't believe iy, got bitten by another dog today. Thats twice this month.
Don't believe iy, got bitten by another dog today. Thats twice this month.
Whilst running?!
Someone tried to convert me to be a Jehovah's Witness today whilst I was running!!
That looks v challenging.
I'm considering this http://www.hellrunner.co.uk/index.htm
Wow, was just going to post up the very same link, quite fancy the hell up north, its only half an hour from where I live
I was running up a very steep hill and breathing very hard. I woman in a car decides I would be the perfect person to give her some directions. Needless to say I ignored her and carried on running. The other day a car drove past me as I was about to cross the road on a run. As he went past he thought it would be a good idea to slam his brakes on to ask me for directions. I ran into the back of his car. Idiot.
Yes, still running, although very limited.
Whilst running?!
Someone tried to convert me to be a Jehovah's Witness today whilst I was running!!
At least i can kick out at the dog's
Should I?...
Go for a 25k run this weekend? Foxy has invited me on the run but having only done limited amount of runs over the past few couple of months and only 3 or 4 miles each time, not sure I should tackle such a long distance. What do you guys think?
Quit the whining and get on with it or try and talk my way out of it. :)
Say you've got a headache?
Don't do it, you know it makes sense.
Wow, was just going to post up the very same link, quite fancy the hell up north, its only half an hour from where I live
cool, the down south version is only about 45 mins from me
I was running up a very steep hill and breathing very hard. I woman in a car decides I would be the perfect person to give her some directions. Needless to say I ignored her and carried on running. The other day a car drove past me as I was about to cross the road on a run. As he went past he thought it would be a good idea to slam his brakes on to ask me for directions. I ran into the back of his car. Idiot.
people are sooo stoopid
At least i can kick out at the dog's
yeah, i don't think kicking out at an old lady would ahve gone down very well
Had a lousy month so far, only got 8 miles in according to Fetch, supposed to be doing a 10k in two weeks time but cant make it now, anyone fancy two entries to the liverpool 10k on sun the 3rd of october, me and the mrs were running but cant make it now, pm me if you fancy it
Didnt get a place in the London marathon again. Anyone on here get in??????
MisterTommyH
30-09-10, 08:27 PM
Didnt get a place in the London marathon again. Anyone on here get in??????
Nup, I got a lovely (cheap) rejects jacket!
Didnt get a place in the London marathon again. Anyone on here get in??????
not found out yet...
i didn't get a place :smt090
I didn't but then I didn't apply because marathon running is not for me...took me 3 to finally decide that though. Couldn't even run a bath at the moment I am so fat.
I didn't but then I didn't apply because marathon running is not for me...took me 3 to finally decide that though. Couldn't even run a bath at the moment I am so fat.
have you totally given up running? or just having a break?
neither really - just a massive case of CBA and feeling a bit selfish about all those Sundays I stole from the kids. Managed 4.3 slow miles today as I have signed up to the Pesterers vs Lazybones thread on fetch and get daily emails telling me to go out for a run!
Luckypants
04-10-10, 01:08 PM
That looks v challenging.
I'm considering this http://www.hellrunner.co.uk/index.htm
Wow, was just going to post up the very same link, quite fancy the hell up north, its only half an hour from where I live
My lad did this a couple of years ago, the 'Hell up North' in Delamere Forest with minimal training - just a few 20k runs. He really, really enjoyed it and wants to do another 'for a laugh'. Oh to be young again. Jon is one of them lucky buggers who retains his fitness well, does nothing for months then decides to run to work (15 miles) or up Tryfan for 'some exercise'.
He has hyper-extension in his knees which limits what he does. He also has knackered shoulders from rugby / kayaking. He's gonna be a mess when he's my age.
needed some motivation so just signed up for this event.
http://www.northridgeadventure.co.uk/north-ridge-courses/sleepwalker.php
should be good, but best of all its only a ten minuite drive to the start line.
needed some motivation so just signed up for this event.
http://www.northridgeadventure.co.uk/north-ridge-courses/sleepwalker.php
should be good, but best of all its only a ten minuite drive to the start line.
That looks v fun!
I fancy something like that. Have finally had a week where I have put some runs in, still felt crap and I need a target, but out th door all the same.
Tim in Belgium
10-10-10, 07:58 PM
Went for a pootle in the sun this afternoon, it went quite well and really enjoyed it.
Tim in Belgium
17-10-10, 10:06 AM
What are the good online running stores? Suggestions? I've only really used wiggle before....
depends what you want mate - for shoes, if you know which ones you are after use ransacker.
Tim in Belgium
17-10-10, 03:50 PM
Mainly clothes, perhaps a GPS watch, a running specific/fell running back pack and browse some shoes (although I'll buy these from ashop, I prefer to try and buy at the same time).
Mainly clothes, perhaps a GPS watch, a running specific/fell running back pack and browse some shoes (although I'll buy these from ashop, I prefer to try and buy at the same time).
I love Wiggle. Sweaty Betty's got some fabby stuff too but it might be a bit girly for you.
Sweatshop is always pretty good too.
MisterTommyH
22-10-10, 03:38 PM
Anyone doing the Birmingham Half on Sunday?
Anyone doing the Birmingham Half on Sunday?
Nope, I'm doing the Great South Run.
thedonal
22-10-10, 07:11 PM
I'm back on the running again. 2 miles three times a week (will start upping it again after next week).
As I've stopped drinking by-and-large (2 bottles of becks last night- my only booze in the last 2 weeks), I'm feeling super motivated.
That and the chinese tea I drink when training, I've lost about 6 pounds in the last 3 weeks. Nice.
Thinking of entering the Breakfast Run next year- 8.2 miles not 16!!
I'm back on the running again. 2 miles three times a week (will start upping it again after next week).
As I've stopped drinking by-and-large (2 bottles of becks last night- my only booze in the last 2 weeks), I'm feeling super motivated.
That and the chinese tea I drink when training, I've lost about 6 pounds in the last 3 weeks. Nice.
Thinking of entering the Breakfast Run next year- 8.2 miles not 16!!
what/where is the breakfast run?
thedonal
22-10-10, 07:17 PM
Kingston-Upon-Thames- 27th March. It's a run from the market place, round the high-streets, over the bridge and down to Hampton Court along the towpath, then down to the Scilly Isles (near Esher) and straight back up to Kingston again. 2 loops for the 16 miles...
http://www.humanrace.co.uk/events/run/breakfast-run-2011
They do the same run, billed as the Kingston Running Festival, around October time.
I'm not sure if I'll get as far as running 8 miles by then, but It'll give me a goal. last time (6 years ago!) I did it in 1 hour 27. Slowed to walking regularly after 4 miles, but glad I attempted it!!
I'm really chuffed though- got my 2 miles down to 18:28 tonight- after 20:52 a week ago Monday. Not bad for a Friday!! Even with a short walk- though at that pace, I understand why!
can't decide whether or not to do a half at the weekend...
Blimey 13.1 miles, that sounds like a bloody long way to me, although I have actually managed to pull my shoes on a few times this month.
Blimey 13.1 miles, that sounds like a bloody long way to me, although I have actually managed to pull my shoes on a few times this month.
I have been running relatively regularly but haven't been doing any long runs. I did the Great South Run on Sunday (and didn't die) which was my longest run since April so I thought maybe a half would be ok for this weekend and good practice for Hellrunner.
MisterTommyH
29-10-10, 09:49 AM
can't decide whether or not to do a half at the weekend...
Do it!
I did a half on Sunday after bugger all training. And although was half an hour slower than my fastest time it still only took me a couple of days to recover.
Think of it this way....even very slowly its only 2.5 hours, and you'll probably only be in pain for the last hour of that.
Tim in Belgium
29-10-10, 07:22 PM
Well done and good luck.
I'm just getting back into running as I've set myself a multi-day challenge for next year which I need to prepare for. Really enjoying it so far.
MisterTommyH
30-10-10, 05:58 PM
I've signed up :-)
Good luck.
I've reverted to the gym, less likely to have a dose of the CBAs if I'm paying.
Tim in Belgium
30-10-10, 09:40 PM
2hrs mountain biking in the dunes followed by a 5 mile run today, it was pretty warm here 15degC +, although I'm sure it'll soon be deathly ice running in a week or two.
Tim in Belgium
31-10-10, 07:29 AM
Back from the pub now...
Presuming the run is today hope you are well fuelled!
Presuming the run is today hope you are well fuelled!
Yup.
Gonna have some porridge now :-)
wooooooooo i got a pb
congrats :smt038
Tim in Belgium
31-10-10, 05:25 PM
Well done, must be the pub the night before!
Tim in Belgium
01-11-10, 03:20 PM
With my new training programme I'm going to have to do some short runs in the morning before going to work.
So what's the best option, up and run straight away?
Eat some breakfast and then try and run?
Iron a shirt and sort a few things before running but eat after?
Any advice/opinions welcome, it's just a 5km run for now.
i run first thing in the morning before work
sit down for 10 mins with a cup of strong black coffeethen go.
With my new training programme I'm going to have to do some short runs in the morning before going to work.
So what's the best option, up and run straight away?
Eat some breakfast and then try and run?
Iron a shirt and sort a few things before running but eat after?
Any advice/opinions welcome, it's just a 5km run for now.
If it's just 5k then I'd just go for it and not worry about eating beforehand. However, I would recommend a pre-run poo if possible.
MisterTommyH
01-11-10, 06:29 PM
I would recommend a pre-run poo
Always a must!
Tim in Belgium
02-11-10, 07:52 AM
Well I just got up and went (after attempting a PRP but failing), I made sure I warmed up and stretched properly, first ten minutes were a bit of a struggle but once into it and awake I was fine.
Followed by a lower body cold soak in the shower I now feel pretty refreshed and wide awake. Morning running could be the way forward, especially for the shorter runs.
If I were to go for a run before work I'd have to get up at 4am. :(
Tim in Belgium
12-11-10, 10:12 PM
For the runners on here in case you don't venture into idle banter that often :
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=159689
Anyone know of Nike Lady Lunar Glide running shoes on here? If so are they any good?
Anyone know of Nike Lady Lunar Glide running shoes on here? If so are they any good?
I'm an Asics girl.
They sound like they make you run fast :-D
MisterTommyH
15-11-10, 07:31 PM
Don't know about the lady Luna glides, but the mens ones made me want to roll my feet outwards. The sole curves round at the edge and I felt like I was gonna fall over. Prefer asics stratus/nimbus.
Are you sure you're a neutral runner? Maybe go to a running shop and have you gait analysed? That way you'll get to try them on a treadmill.
Anyone know of Nike Lady Lunar Glide running shoes on here? If so are they any good?
I bought some, ran 10 miles and took them back and swapped for my old faithful Asics Kayano's!
They get some good feedback though, just not for me.
I am having terrible issues with my feet when running at the moment. Went for a 10 miler a while back and could hardly walk afterward due to pain in my arches. Getting well hacked off. Have taken three weeks off. Have brought my kit in to work today and hopefully will be doing a six miler at lunch time.
Foxy is still running and putting me to shame.
I am having terrible issues with my feet when running at the moment. Went for a 10 miler a while back and could hardly walk afterward due to pain in my arches. Getting well hacked off. Have taken three weeks off. Have brought my kit in to work today and hopefully will be doing a six miler at lunch time.
Foxy is still running and putting me to shame.
:-( Injury is rubbish.
I've had an ouchy shin/ankle since the half mara a couple of weeks ago so I've been resting. Tried 1.4miles this morning. Hoping it's fixed now.
I went for the run yesterday. The layup served well as I didn't have any pain from my feet. Well I could start to feel something on the last half mile. My knees today though ache like hell. Think I might try again on Friday.
Not sure what I am going to do if my feet start to hurt again though.
Don't know about the lady Luna glides, but the mens ones made me want to roll my feet outwards. The sole curves round at the edge and I felt like I was gonna fall over. Prefer asics stratus/nimbus.
Are you sure you're a neutral runner? Maybe go to a running shop and have you gait analysed? That way you'll get to try them on a treadmill.
Sadly I dont know anywhere locally that offers this service, so I am kind of guessing when it comes to shoes :(
I have fallen arches so my logic was that this shoe may support my arch and force me to land on the outside of my foot.
I´ve just brought a roll of KT tape as well to support my old ankle injury to see if this helps with the beginning stages of running.
MisterTommyH
17-11-10, 11:17 AM
Sadly I dont know anywhere locally that offers this service, so I am kind of guessing when it comes to shoes :(
I have fallen arches so my logic was that this shoe may support my arch and force me to land on the outside of my foot.
I´ve just brought a roll of KT tape as well to support my old ankle injury to see if this helps with the beginning stages of running.
Hmmmm, I had lunar glides offered to me when I did the analysis and i have a very neutral pronation. If you have fallen arches it may be worth looking at shoes for over pronators, or even inserts. A lot of manufacturers websites will show you what kind of gait the shoes are designed for....if you cab ever get a treadmill test it would confirm which ones you need.
MisterTommyH
17-11-10, 11:20 AM
Oh, I think the asics shop in London has some very neat kit. Costs about £20 but you get that off shoes if you buy there. Of course their shoes will be RRP rather than website prices.
Based in Portugal. But Im checking websites out now... perhaps I can get santa clause to visit early ;)
Ive just swapped my kayanos of some 3 yrs use and gone over too Mizuno wave riders, think Im getting a bit of achilles tendonitis due to a lower heel I'll have to see how I get on, seem quite a decent shoe though
Tim in Belgium
17-11-10, 01:12 PM
I'm on my second set of wave riders I think, I can't remember the model, no issues with them so that's where I've stayed.
I like Innov8 Flyrocs for off road running, they can handle some road stuff too.
One thing with all my trainers is that I wear holes in the inner lining on the heel, I'm not sure why though?
One thing with all my trainers is that I wear holes in the inner lining on the heel, I'm not sure why though?
Your feet are moving too much in the shoes - do you use all lace holes?
Flyroc's, you must be fast!
I'm on my second set of wave riders I think, I can't remember the model, no issues with them so that's where I've stayed.
I like Innov8 Flyrocs for off road running, they can handle some road stuff too.
One thing with all my trainers is that I wear holes in the inner lining on the heel, I'm not sure why though?
Yeah me too Tim, always on the ankle bone side, my kayanos had worn right through the liner and down to carcass of the shoe over an area about the size of a 50p piece, the shop reckoned the kayanos were causing too much movement in my heel area and recomended the wave riders instead, we,ll see.
Tim in Belgium
17-11-10, 01:23 PM
Your feet are moving too much in the shoes - do you use all lace holes?
Flyroc's, you must be fast!
Yep, I use all the lase holes, and can't do the shoes up any tighter without causing discomfort. I think I do have a bit of a sticky out heel.
As for the Flyrocs - what do they have to do with speed? Any muppet such as myself can buy them and they're great for offroad/adventure racing without being an all out fell running type of shoe.
MisterTommyH
17-11-10, 01:26 PM
Yep, I use all the lase holes, and can't do the shoes up any tighter without causing discomfort.
Are you threading the lace through itself at the top to lock your heel into the shoe?
http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/shoes/how-to-lace-your-shoe/482.html might help.
Tim in Belgium
17-11-10, 01:29 PM
Yep, the Mizuno's are designed with a lace lock in mind.
This has never caused me any issues once I've "broken" new shoes in, but does mean a slight break in period, I wouldn't do anything long distance on a brand new pair of shoes.
Tim in Belgium
17-11-10, 03:13 PM
Just signed up for a 10km race on the 11th December and a 10 mile race on the 19th December, I should be nice and ready for a Christmas binge at this rate :)
Based in Portugal. But Im checking websites out now... perhaps I can get santa clause to visit early ;)
Dunno if this will work but if you scroll down to the bottom right of the page you will see some links, ive used sportsshoes.com a couple of times and found em excellent
http://www.fetcheveryone.com/knowledgebase.php
Tim in Belgium
21-11-10, 05:44 PM
Managed a nice hours run yesterday followed up by an hour and a half on the push bike, things are coming along nicely.
Tim in Belgium
24-11-10, 10:40 AM
Monday evening 6km run, yesterday morning ~8km with hill (well bridge repeats here in flat clogland), yesterday evening an hour of spinning, feeling fit!
wooooo frozen Hellrunner tomorrow :-)
Bluepete
26-11-10, 09:17 PM
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wooooo frozen Hellrunner tomorrow :-)
loved it :-D
tinpants
27-11-10, 06:31 PM
loved it :-D
You never were that bright, were you?!!lol
Fair play to you mate, I wouldn't have done it!!
You never were that bright, were you?!!lol
Fair play to you mate, I wouldn't have done it!!
pics on fb :-)
Did the sleepwalker night race last night. 20 miles over the Brecon Beacons. Ait temp at start -9.5.
Fantastic race let down by poor organisation. saying that though will do it again next year,only next time will have a better head torch
So much for keeping down the running miles. Foxy and I just got back in from an 18.5 mile run. :)
So much for keeping down the running miles. Foxy and I just got back in from an 18.5 mile run. :)
You'll be doing a marathon next!! Good work :-D
Anyone fancy Hell in the Middle in Feb next year?
http://www.hellrunner.co.uk/hellinthemiddle.htm
Hell down South was such fun I want to do another one.
You'll be doing a marathon next!! Good work :-D
I don't think so. My knees didn't like the distance and are letting me know quite loudly. :( Still, bloody enjoyed it. All along the Avon and Kennet Canal in the wintery landscape. Was great. :)
Anyone fancy Hell in the Middle in Feb next year?
http://www.hellrunner.co.uk/hellinthemiddle.htm
Hell down South was such fun I want to do another one.
I really think I could be tempted to do this. :)
I really think I could be tempted to do this. :)
go on....
go on....
Place booked and paid for for myself and Lisa. :p
Place booked and paid for for myself and Lisa. :p
cool, i'd better book my place now :-D
What sort of time you looking at Sarah?
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