pubrunner
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I've got one . . . but never use it.
Any Runners On Here??
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I've got one . . . but never use it.
GrumpyGregry
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Only you can do anything about that.
pubrunner
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Only you can do anything about that.
I know !
Reading about the running exploits of others on this forum, makes me feel rather guilty.
talisman50082
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Very interesting. I have been running about 18 months now at age 63. Run between 6 and 10 miles ,3 times per week. Im definitely a plodder. However i do struggle with recovery,its probably due to my non existent training plan. Its something i must look into and implement as im sure a training plan would make a big difference.
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Well Pubbers, all this running talk got me out this morning for a swiftish (for me at least) 5 miles!
A saturday off means parkrun. I totally wasn't in the mood for it and didn't push too hard at the start. Regretting that as I ended up with a 22:32, just two seconds off my pb!
And to tie that into recent posts on this thread, I got an age grading of 63.39%
And to tie that into recent posts on this thread, I got an age grading of 63.39%
Stig-OT-Dump
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Did the D33 in 4:45 yesterday. My watch ran out of battery just before the end, but the last 4 miles were all sub 8 minutes and each were 10 seconds quicker than the previous mile.(22:49 for the last 3 miles logged - 30 - 32 inc.). Happy as a sand boy with that.
pubrunner
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Ha !
I read about your 5 mile run (felt guilty) & decided to do a very hilly 9.5 miles with the dog. Two days on and it still feels like I've done a marathon.
I've put my name down for the CChat Manchester to Llandudno ride. I'll only be doing half the ride (50 miles) and I need to make some kind of (token
. ) effort to get fit. I can't see myself doing any cycling beforehand, so I'll have to try and get in some running miles.I haven't done a 'swiftish' 5 miles for ages. If I tried, I'd probably struggle to get under 40 minutes, which I'd find rather depressing, by comparison with what I have done. I'll try and get in 3 runs this week and hopefully, 4 the week after, working up to 6 days a week of running.
Stephenite
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I ran for 20 minutes non-stop yesterday.
I've been following a 5km running plan from Garmin. It's a 12 week program based on HR zones. I started early in January but, because of frequent niggling little injuries and the occasional short-lived loss of mojo, i have just completed week 4. Often repeating a workout two or three times before i nail it.
Back in January there is no way i could have run for so long. Not even if i was trying to make it for last orders with a tiger nipping at my heels. So i'm very pleased, even though i covered only 3km. Next session is the mysterious and sporty sounding 'intervals', no doubt aimed at improving pace.
My goals are: 5k in under 30min; 5k under 25min; run 10k; and more vaguely triathlon and fell running.
I've been following a 5km running plan from Garmin. It's a 12 week program based on HR zones. I started early in January but, because of frequent niggling little injuries and the occasional short-lived loss of mojo, i have just completed week 4. Often repeating a workout two or three times before i nail it.
Back in January there is no way i could have run for so long. Not even if i was trying to make it for last orders with a tiger nipping at my heels. So i'm very pleased, even though i covered only 3km. Next session is the mysterious and sporty sounding 'intervals', no doubt aimed at improving pace.
My goals are: 5k in under 30min; 5k under 25min; run 10k; and more vaguely triathlon and fell running.
pubrunner
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Good for you, for what you have achieved so far ! I'm sure that you'll not only achieve your goals, but will soon be setting more ambitious targets.
The only advice that I can give, is to enjoy what you do.
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Richard A Thackeray
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Two good Club runs this week
Tuesday; saw me taking up station as one of the 'Lantern Rouge' runners, to encourage/cajole the back-markers
We ran the route shown here; http://gb.mapometer.com/running/route_4041648.html
It had been decided that the intermediates would go at their own pace, & go along Long Lane, to the Rustic Arms, & then turn along Station Road
Denise, & I went looked after them, taking a couple apiece.
Once we'd reached Lee Lane, it was decided that they would cut down it, turn left at the bottom & then turn round when they met the approaching intermediates
If they got to the 'Triangle' (quite literally the green triangle, at the junction of Rigg Lane & Station Road, they'd turn round
Denise decided to take them down Lee Lane, so I had a chance to stretch the legs (which were now nicely 'warmed up'), & see if I could catch any of the intermediates strung out on Long Lane
I caught the first two, on the 's-bend', just after where it says Long Lane, another 2 at the junction with Station Road, 3 at the two-mile mark
Then came across Denise & group, by Westfield Grove (circa 2.3 mile)
Feeling good, I kept chasing, & managed to catch/pass all but about 3 of the (originally 24 strong bunch)
Then upon reaching the Club-house, turned round & went back to meet Denise & group, to encourage them back
Curiously, I'd ran in tights
It was the first time since about last April, & whilst the crotch (sorry!!) got a bit sweaty, I guess the legs worked better with the muscles being warmer than in shorts??
Note the Cycling club gilet
Today; A run in the opposite direction (27 starters, I think?)
Wakefield Road, for 20 minutes, then turn round, was the suggestion?
http://gb.mapometer.com/running/route_4041644.html
A quite slow first 3/4 mile, working the way through the bunch & saying "Hello" to various people (9min/mile?)
Finally working to the front group, sharing the pace-making (& picking it up)
Then Simon came towards us, turned round & ran with us (he's a '19' minute ParkRunner!), so the challenge was to stop with him, & at least 'on his shoulder'
(managed it - just!)
We had straight turn-around at the 'Spread Eagle', then a quicker pace on the way back (seeing other groups still heading out, or passing them after their 20 minute turn-arounds)
I guess the Mapometer link above isn't 100% accurate, due to where we crossed roads & roundabouts, but it's a close enough figure
I stopped the watch at 35:12, upon reaching the club-house car-park, say...... 4.5 miles
A good 2 days, should set me up nicely for running to work tomorrow dinner-time
Tuesday; saw me taking up station as one of the 'Lantern Rouge' runners, to encourage/cajole the back-markers
We ran the route shown here; http://gb.mapometer.com/running/route_4041648.html
It had been decided that the intermediates would go at their own pace, & go along Long Lane, to the Rustic Arms, & then turn along Station Road
Denise, & I went looked after them, taking a couple apiece.
Once we'd reached Lee Lane, it was decided that they would cut down it, turn left at the bottom & then turn round when they met the approaching intermediates
If they got to the 'Triangle' (quite literally the green triangle, at the junction of Rigg Lane & Station Road, they'd turn round
Denise decided to take them down Lee Lane, so I had a chance to stretch the legs (which were now nicely 'warmed up'), & see if I could catch any of the intermediates strung out on Long Lane
I caught the first two, on the 's-bend', just after where it says Long Lane, another 2 at the junction with Station Road, 3 at the two-mile mark
Then came across Denise & group, by Westfield Grove (circa 2.3 mile)
Feeling good, I kept chasing, & managed to catch/pass all but about 3 of the (originally 24 strong bunch)
Then upon reaching the Club-house, turned round & went back to meet Denise & group, to encourage them back
Curiously, I'd ran in tights
It was the first time since about last April, & whilst the crotch (sorry!!) got a bit sweaty, I guess the legs worked better with the muscles being warmer than in shorts??
Note the Cycling club gilet
Today; A run in the opposite direction (27 starters, I think?)
Wakefield Road, for 20 minutes, then turn round, was the suggestion?
http://gb.mapometer.com/running/route_4041644.html
A quite slow first 3/4 mile, working the way through the bunch & saying "Hello" to various people (9min/mile?)
Finally working to the front group, sharing the pace-making (& picking it up)
Then Simon came towards us, turned round & ran with us (he's a '19' minute ParkRunner!), so the challenge was to stop with him, & at least 'on his shoulder'
(managed it - just!)
We had straight turn-around at the 'Spread Eagle', then a quicker pace on the way back (seeing other groups still heading out, or passing them after their 20 minute turn-arounds)
I guess the Mapometer link above isn't 100% accurate, due to where we crossed roads & roundabouts, but it's a close enough figure
I stopped the watch at 35:12, upon reaching the club-house car-park, say...... 4.5 miles
A good 2 days, should set me up nicely for running to work tomorrow dinner-time
GrumpyGregry
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Made a TERRIBLE mistake. Had a session, the first of several, with a personal trainer.
Glutes, hammies and core I said.
Glutes, hammies and core he nodded, and handed me at kettle bell.
That was Monday. I still have the worst DOMS in the last 20 years...
Glutes, hammies and core I said.
Glutes, hammies and core he nodded, and handed me at kettle bell.
That was Monday. I still have the worst DOMS in the last 20 years...
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Richard A Thackeray
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I still hate intervals, & hill-sprints, when we do them, I find an excuse to just run instead
(ie; taking the intermediates out, to increase their distance/pace)Fell-running!!
You're mad (so, join the club)
Stephenite
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I thoroughly enjoy it, thanks
. It's just the nagging little problems i get often. First it's one leg/foot, that calms down, and then the other starts complaining. I suffer from sciatica and chronic plantar fasciitis, so i have to compensate for this. Anyway, that's enough complaining I just love getting out.
Stephenite
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It's the only way to go. I have an aversion to tarmac due to it being a bit too hard for my poor aging feet.
