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Did just over 10 miles yesterday lunchtime - ran from work to Bristol Zoo and back. Not a route I'd have usually chosen but we managed to leave a camera at the zoo after a family trip there on Monday, so I went to retrieve it as part of my lunchtime run. Legs felt tired after the track session on Tuesday and not much better now so today's lunchtime hill reps may be tougher than normal 
Hill reps OK in the end helped by a nice strong tailwind. 10x250m hill with jog back recovery done in 47-50s, recovery of 80-90s, 10 mins warm up and down to get to the hill and back. Frustratingly it turns out there's no hot water at work today, so a cold shower was quick and unpleasant 
I seem to be on a really good streak at the moment. After the 24 hour endurance relay on Saturday and Sunday I then did 6.5 mile Monday and close to 9 on Tuesday before finally Reston Wednesday. Tonight was our club handicap race which I ran the 2 miles to as a warm up. Legs felt awful and really tired so I was amazed to still manage a PB! 15 minutes dead for a 2.2 mile race.
That's 8 PBs out of my last 8 races at all distance from tonights 2.2 upto marathon!
And 45 miles run in the last 6 days is also an all time high.
Loving it!
That's 8 PBs out of my last 8 races at all distance from tonights 2.2 upto marathon!
And 45 miles run in the last 6 days is also an all time high.
Loving it!
Locke said:
AM04ARO said:
Poor run for me today. Did not feel like it but forced myself to avoide the gales due tomorrow
You don't like running when it's windy? I shod have waited though as I am using ice on my foot now.
Hopefully be fine for Saturday or Sunday.
GTI Scott said:
I'm an (almost) complete newbie to the world of running and need some running shoes. Could do with some advice from you more experienced folk.
How do i go about finding out which ones i need and whether i over-pronate or whatnot?
Do you have a proper running shop near you at all? The likes of Runners Need, Sweatshop, Up and Running and some independents will all be able to stick you on a treadmill and video you running and how your foot lands to determine whether you pronate etc.How do i go about finding out which ones i need and whether i over-pronate or whatnot?
We all like to wear things that look good, but you need to try and avoid being brand or style biased based on the recommendations.
You also don't need to splash out on the best whizz bang shoes just yet. Some entry-level, maybe mid tier shoes will do for now until you decide you're really keen.
Best of luck and hope running goes well for you.
I could have smacked my head against a brick wall earlier when I received my Parkrun result of 20:00 minutes! A PB of 2 seconds but the sub-20 minute finish is just taunting me now. My watch had registered 19:59:58 so I was waiting with bated breath all day for the results text and email to come through.
Oh well, always another week... I'm in Cardiff next weekend and I know that's a faster and flatter course.
Oh well, always another week... I'm in Cardiff next weekend and I know that's a faster and flatter course.
Cybertronian said:
Do you have a proper running shop near you at all? The likes of Runners Need, Sweatshop, Up and Running and some independents will all be able to stick you on a treadmill and video you running and how your foot lands to determine whether you pronate etc.
We all like to wear things that look good, but you need to try and avoid being brand or style biased based on the recommendations.
You also don't need to splash out on the best whizz bang shoes just yet. Some entry-level, maybe mid tier shoes will do for now until you decide you're really keen.
Best of luck and hope running goes well for you.
There is a runners need near me, I'll go take a look thanks.We all like to wear things that look good, but you need to try and avoid being brand or style biased based on the recommendations.
You also don't need to splash out on the best whizz bang shoes just yet. Some entry-level, maybe mid tier shoes will do for now until you decide you're really keen.
Best of luck and hope running goes well for you.
No running over the weekend for me. I really seem to be struggling with getting out at the weekends even if all I need to do is a single run Must sort my head out on that front 
Ran half my commute today, getting off the train at Bristol Temple Meads and running the remaining 5.5 miles. It was an ok run despite feeling tired and it being still early (run started at 6:45am). Got to work and discovered that the train I got off was delayed at Temple Meads so for once I got to work before colleagues on the train Still not fixed the hot water at work though so it was a chilly shower
Need to fit a session in tomorrow lunchtime around a midday meeting.
Must sort my head out on that front Ran half my commute today, getting off the train at Bristol Temple Meads and running the remaining 5.5 miles. It was an ok run despite feeling tired and it being still early (run started at 6:45am). Got to work and discovered that the train I got off was delayed at Temple Meads so for once I got to work before colleagues on the train
Still not fixed the hot water at work though so it was a chilly shower Need to fit a session in tomorrow lunchtime around a midday meeting.
Just got back from a 5k lunchtime run on tied legs.... phew!. Completed my second ever 100 miler at the weekend, this one on the South Downs Way and all I can say is what an event 
these longer events are starting to be really well oganised and popular now that it normally means a great day out with some like minded people in an awesome location. Get involved guys!
these longer events are starting to be really well oganised and popular now that it normally means a great day out with some like minded people in an awesome location. Get involved guys! Cybertronian said:
Does anybody know Caerphilly at all? I'm doing the Caerphilly 10k on Sunday and I have no idea what the elevation and course profile is like. I've tried going through the course on Google Maps but that's turning out to be a ball ache.
My usual tactic is to look up the previous years results and compare them to the PBs of the athletes on www.thepowerof10.info but it appears this is the first running of the Caerphilly 10k! Doh!Apologies if this has already covered....
But what is it about running & runners that attracts idiots, drunks, cocky teenagers, drive by abusers etc etc etc
I guarantee I get abused at least once a month while doing nothing more than running discreetly :-(
Do you have a favourite heckle put down or story of comeuppance ! :-)
But what is it about running & runners that attracts idiots, drunks, cocky teenagers, drive by abusers etc etc etc
I guarantee I get abused at least once a month while doing nothing more than running discreetly :-(
Do you have a favourite heckle put down or story of comeuppance ! :-)
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