Any Runners On Here??

[Richard A Thackeray]

My next 'big' race, is the Withins
I say 'big', as barring Trunces, & ParkRuns, it'll only be my 3rd race this year

Sunday 8th October
11:30 start
Penistone Hill Country Park
Haworth

OS sheet; 104 SE025364

£4.00 entries on the day only
7miles/1000 feet of ascent

http://woodentops.org.uk/index.php?topic=withins&subtopic=home

It's been a slow, under-performing summer,again!!, but it happens!!!
I'll be returning, as I've run Withins a few times!

Past results
2010; 160/345 @ 59:33
2011; 176/323 @ 1.01:09
2012; 136/302 @ 1.01:32
2013; 178/261 @ 1.03:57
2014; 133/255 @ 59:22
2015; 186/313 @ 1.01:12
2016; 182nd/290 @ 1.03:21

Once again this year, as I did in 2016, due to injuries/poor-condition, I'll count myself very lucky if I can get under 1.10:00


The wonderful race-route, in photographs;
https://get.google.com/albumarchive...m503Vnx7OD41nEmPjPBcKiWWhoCJL0_JVm?source=pwa

It passes, the building it gets its name from; Top WIthins (purported to be the inspiration for Heathcliffes house, in 'Wuthering Heights') & over 'Bronte Bridge' (again, so I'm informed, apparently mentioned in one of their books - no idea which)
Race route photos (link above) shows 'Top Withins' & the 'Bridge'

In fact, here's an old git crossing 'Bronte Bridge'
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vfr750j/22083727626/in/album-72157659724028502/lightbox


There's also a very wonderfully shouty race organiser, called Dave Woodhead, who is credited by the Brownlees as part of their success
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-15175693
(as an aside, one of my running club collegues was their Games Tutor at Bradford Grammar School)


Both, his wife (Eileen) & himself received OBEs in the 2015 New Years Honours List
Bottom of the (alphabetical) list; http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news...r-list-all-the-yorkshire-recipients-1-7307948

 

[GrumpyGregry]

I can walk without limping. Test run tomorrow.

 

[DRHysted]

I can walk without limping. Test run tomorrow.

Good luck, remember to take it easy. & Whilst you’re running remember to take it easy

 

[MrGrumpy]

Only a couple of runs this week , mileage dropping now as its dark when i go out and really cant go out for much longer than an hour! Still its 4-5 mile runs but been pushing it more and doing under 8 min/ miles. Its also year since i packed in the smokes entirely and i feel fantastic and breathing great!

 

[BrynCP]

I've just started to "run", 4th run today and did just over 5KM in 27m40s according to Strava. It's really a mixture of jogging with a few periods of walking thrown in to recompose on local streets and walkways.

Funny thing is I am doing better than when I was 16 and at school, the 1.5KM took me 15 minutes! I do weigh less now than then though and fitter due to the cycling (early 30s now).

Celebrating my "achievement" with a glass of Talisker.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Back,if not to square one then, to a square in single digits. Borls.

 

[SWSteve]

Waiting for my london conf/commiserations letter/email... also, fiancé has started running with a club :-)

 

[MrGrumpy]

A friend has had his 6th knock back in a row for the London Marathon and yet he knows of other people running their 5th London Marathon in a row ???? Sounds like jobs for the boys for that event !

 

[macky]

Maybe his friends are getting in via the good for age.
I got in via my first attempt and now I keep it going via good for age. Might as well while I can. Done 5 in last 10year because gfa last 2yr. Last one 2015, missed 2016 injured and entered 2017 but still injured so deferred for next year. Book came yesterday but I'm still struggling with same injury picked up in 2015. I am running but not comfortably. So maybe I'll do it for a charity and just shuffle around!!!

 

[MrGrumpy]

He ain’t no slouch , just seems to get a knock back?? Personally I would tell them to stick it !

 

[macky]

He should do another marathon and gain gfa time. Then he can apply next year.

 

[Tin Pot]

Pretty hilly where I'm working so real slow, hard lunch time runs.

Still not regular enough running, and need to make my club run a fixture of my diary.

 

[SWSteve]

Didn’t get London

Guess what lll have to race my bike instead

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

My next 'big' race, is the Withins
I say 'big', as barring Trunces, & ParkRuns, it'll only be my 3rd race this year

Sunday 8th October
11:30 start
Penistone Hill Country Park
Haworth

OS sheet; 104 SE025364

£4.00 entries on the day only
7miles/1000 feet of ascent

http://woodentops.org.uk/index.php?topic=withins&subtopic=home

It's been a slow, under-performing summer,again!!, but it happens!!!
I'll be returning, as I've run Withins a few times!

Past results
2010; 160/345 @ 59:33
2011; 176/323 @ 1.01:09
2012; 136/302 @ 1.01:32
2013; 178/261 @ 1.03:57
2014; 133/255 @ 59:22
2015; 186/313 @ 1.01:12
2016; 182nd/290 @ 1.03:21

Once again this year, as I did in 2016, due to injuries/poor-condition, I'll count myself very lucky if I can get under 1.10:00

This is one of my favourite races, after the 'Trunce' & the (Bingley Harriers) 'Harriers v Cyclists', but this year I'm almost dreading it, as I'm feeling worse than ever
I ran, slowly, 4 miles (mixed XC/road) on Sunday afternoon, & was jiggered/over-heating all the way

Oh well, I can but drive up & run
Think to myself I'm not here for a place, just for the race

 

[rich p]

Didn’t get London

Guess what lll have to race my bike instead

Try for Brighton, Steve. Similar time, flat and well-supported. I'll even buy you a pint afterwards!