Any Runners On Here??

[Night Train]

I used to be a sprinter in my youth, 100m and 200m sprints and long jump.

My current range and speed, from today's activity, was barely 0.4 mile in 20 minutes, 1.2mph.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Dave and Eileen Woodhead (the woodentops) are really great people. the costs of racing nowadays is ridiculous but Dave always keeps the entry fee low and the prize list high. If you want to start New Years Eve on a high, do his Auld Lang Syne; it's as tough as anything you'll do

As I wrote on the first page (in my reply), I run the 'Woodentops' races when I can & will be running 'Withins' on 21st October (expect Brownlees to be there for this one
Some of my club-mates run A L S', but I normally end up working.

Yes, £4.00 is a good entry fee..............but......I ran the 'Trunce' last night down near Penistone, & paid £1.20 to race!!!!!
(9 race series, which ended yesterday)
http://www.undeadmonkey.org.uk/trunce/

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

..I ran the 'Trunce' last night down near Penistone, & paid £1.20 to race!!!!!
(9 race series, which ended yesterday)

Managed a reasonable tim, but still 2 minutes off my 2011 times (pre knee injury), as I can't seem to get off to a quick start & lose to many places in the first mile
(still recorded 35th/159 @33;18)
Being the last of the season, it was the (optional) fancy dress event, here's some pics;

http://www.flamingphotography.co.uk/trunce-race-9


One of our members picked up the 'Vet Ladies' 1st place (series overall), & another got 3rd overall in 'Senior Ladies'
Well done Gail, & Becky, respectively

 

[gavgav]

Used to do running and did the Great North Run in 2010 in a time of 2 hrs 31 mins. However I suffered a lot from Shin Splints and so decided to take up cycling instead, which i enjoy much more. Can get further and it is far easier on the joints!

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

I'm competing in the inaugural edition of (what could be a great) local-sh race tomorrow morning
The 'Newmillerdam 10K'
http://www.newmillerdam.org/home/

The course-map is of an insufficient detail to fully ascertain the route as yet, but hints suggest that the vast majority of the uphill is in the first couple of miles.

Now the only decision is road-shoes, or fell-shoes (in case of any wet/loose patches; Inov-8 Roclite 315)?

 

[Trail Child]

I'm an injured runner, but found out I'm a better cyclist than I was a runner anyways. I still run about twice a week until my foot throbs and I have to put in on ice.

 

[Fab Foodie]

I'm a runner now .... completed my first ever 5k Parkrun. I didn't stop either which was surprise, approx 32 mins over variable ground. Very hurty. 50 mile bike ride early tomorrow ....
http://www.flickr.com/photos/65584914@N06/7954825766/

How people run Marathons is beyond me ... the boredom ....

 

[Ludwig]

i was a member of Cannock and Stafford AC and they had a world class full time runner who had been to 2 olympics and he won the chicago marathon. I did the Stafford 20 in around 1 54 and did half marathons in around 71 mins. i did the north saffs and birmingham league cross country as well as the midland and national championships. there is the lake vyrnwy half which is very pretty and i did that in about 73 mins. a lot of it was keeping your weight as low as possible and that was challenging

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

How people run Marathons is beyond me ... the boredom ....

I'll be honest here, that's what puts me off running them - the boredom factor

However, I'd love to qualify for a 'Three Peaks Fell-Race' entry........ having said that, I did the 'HolmeMoss Fell-Race' in 2010 (18miles/4000feet of climbing)
A friend/club-mate who'd run the '3P' suggested that it was a lot harder than 'HM', then he did it in 2011, & changed his mind completely (especially after taking 30 minutes longer than me!!)

('3P' is longer, with more ascent, but 'HM' has less marked paths, & steeper climbs)

Photos;
- The climb up Laddow Rocks (from above - one slip, & a broken back/neck was possible)
- Ascent of the east side of HolmeMoss - towards the summit carpark
- The writer after the finish - note the (peat) tidemark on my legs! (pre joining a running club, when I still competed in colours/name of 'Featherstone Road Club'

 

[Fab Foodie]

I'll be honest here, that's what puts me off running them - the boredom factor

However, I'd love to qualify for a 'Three Peaks Fell-Race' entry........ having said that, I did the 'HolmeMoss Fell-Race' in 2010 (18miles/4000feet of climbing)

Fell runners are clearly basket cases, but I could appreciate the challenge and joy of running one (I like a good fell walk), but I'm still cold on road Marathons. If I get a taste for anything over 10k, shoot me

Well done btw, thay looks gruelling enough for anybody!

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Fell runners are clearly basket cases, but I could appreciate the challenge and joy of running one

I'll agree, I can normally hold my position uphill, but get left from dead by alot of them descending - some are mentalists!!

I'm competing in the inaugural edition of (what could be a great) local-sh race tomorrow morning
The 'Newmillerdam 10K'
http://www.newmillerdam.org/home/

I finished 16th, or 17th (not sure which?) out of -circa - 130 entrants (first back from club)

 

[Firestorm]

I started road running primarily to get fit but the competitive me kicked in and started racing
3 years later i was up to 70 miles a week and gearing up for the London
Hated it, over 40 minutes slower than expected
Went back down the club and told my coach I was jacking it in but after a coffee and a chat we decided I was better suited to the shorter stuff. Within two months of specific training I had made the C team and was running in the southern league at 400m at 32 years old!
Kept going with the long term aim of Veterans Athletics and in 1999 I ran the 100 and 200 at the World veterans championship
Unfortunately domestic issues three months later meant that was my last main event
Trying to get back to compete as a 55 yr old but I will need to put a lot of hard work and I am not sure the old injuries are up to it

 

[PaulB]

Fell runners are clearly basket cases,

A lot of people think that but it's not true as anyone who has competed in or socialised after a fell race will know. They are the most sociable sporting people I've ever met. All races begin and/or end at a pub and the runners, whether partaking of a 'refreshment' or drinking lemonade, are without exception (well one notable exception who I won't name but is an embarrassment to humanity) amenable and decent people. Unlike cyclists and some road runners, there is no divisions amongst fell runners. Everyone speaks to everyone else. There's no cliquey groups who separate themselves on the grounds of ability, performances or equipment. The first man happily talks to the slowest and oldest man or woman and will go out of their way to help and encourage others or invite them to upcoming events or training sessions. It's great; try it!

 

[Rob3rt]

No, Bolton. I keep thinking about doing the Heaton Park one, apparently it's flatter than the Bolton one, so I might get a PB

There's one at Pennington Flash in Leigh as well.

You also need to pay a visit to South Manchester parkrun too

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

All races begin and/or end at a pub and the runners, whether partaking of a 'refreshment' or drinking lemonade, are without exception (well one notable exception who I won't name but is an embarrassment to humanity) amenable and decent people

Generally, yes they'll start near a public house/cafe, but to name an exception (that I know well) some of the 'Woodentops' events start in a quarry above Haworth

Unlike cyclists and some road runners, there is no divisions amongst fell runners. Everyone speaks to everyone else. There's no cliquey groups who separate themselves on the grounds of ability, performances or equipment. The first man happily talks to the slowest and oldest man or woman and will go out of their way to help and encourage others or invite them to upcoming events or training sessions. It's great; try it!

So true!!
Again, at the 'Woodentops' races, Alistair & Jonny Brownlee (both Bingley Harriers members) will stand & cheer in the field, then give prizes to the juniors

The only times I've witnessed 'non-talkng'/encouraging is out on the course, when it may eb an 'out & back' when the chasers are too intent on catching the runner in front
They'll share water/jelly-babys!! (if carried) ,help each other up if there';s a fall/encourage to 'keep going'/etc...........