The Running Thread
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Took our new dog out for his first run yesterday evening. Fully kitted out in his harness - he loved it. Ran for 2 1/2 miles and he would happily have done more - key is going to be not rushing him into longer distances.
Ultimately want to get him up to at least half marathon distance with the possibility of aiming for longer.
Ultimately want to get him up to at least half marathon distance with the possibility of aiming for longer.
Myabe I need a leash to get me going? 
Been following the C25K app for a few weeks now, had to have a few days off due to sore knees.
Last night however was the first run that worried me, it jumped from run 8 min walk 5 min run another 8 min which was the last day, to warm up and run for 20 min.
I was concerned about it but did manage to run for a constant 20 min, covered 3.5km in that 20 min which i was pretty pleased with.
Nothing too major i relaise but 5 weeks ago i'd have struggled to run to the end of the road & back!
Been following the C25K app for a few weeks now, had to have a few days off due to sore knees.
Last night however was the first run that worried me, it jumped from run 8 min walk 5 min run another 8 min which was the last day, to warm up and run for 20 min.
I was concerned about it but did manage to run for a constant 20 min, covered 3.5km in that 20 min which i was pretty pleased with.
Nothing too major i relaise but 5 weeks ago i'd have struggled to run to the end of the road & back!
Dan_1981 said:
Myabe I need a leash to get me going?
Been following the C25K app for a few weeks now, had to have a few days off due to sore knees.
Last night however was the first run that worried me, it jumped from run 8 min walk 5 min run another 8 min which was the last day, to warm up and run for 20 min.
I was concerned about it but did manage to run for a constant 20 min, covered 3.5km in that 20 min which i was pretty pleased with.
Nothing too major i relaise but 5 weeks ago i'd have struggled to run to the end of the road & back!
Good effort. Been following the C25K app for a few weeks now, had to have a few days off due to sore knees.
Last night however was the first run that worried me, it jumped from run 8 min walk 5 min run another 8 min which was the last day, to warm up and run for 20 min.
I was concerned about it but did manage to run for a constant 20 min, covered 3.5km in that 20 min which i was pretty pleased with.
Nothing too major i relaise but 5 weeks ago i'd have struggled to run to the end of the road & back!
Sore knees at this early stage suggests that you may need to concentrate more on your running technique and/or new shoes. Better to sort it now than later.
OI went for a solo 10K run at lunchtime. I wasn't quite (couple of seconds/Km in som places) as quick as I had been last time, running with somebody else.
Encouragingly, though, I felt stronger and I was faster at the end than I had previously on the same route.
Encouragingly, though, I felt stronger and I was faster at the end than I had previously on the same route.
Edited by MC Bodge on Tuesday 8th September 21:59
pablo said:
Does anyone have a good cure for a fungal toenail infection?!..a little over six weeks before marathon day so I'm loath to do anything too serious as its not causing any discomfort and the nail, although now brittle, is short enough to not be damaged through running.
I tried exilor and the scholl one and neither worked. My toenail is pretty thick as it was damaged playing football so I'm going to go to the doctor and get antibiotics instead.pablo said:
Does anyone have a good cure for a fungal toenail infection?!..a little over six weeks before marathon day so I'm loath to do anything too serious as its not causing any discomfort and the nail, although now brittle, is short enough to not be damaged through running.
Soak your feet in potassium permanganate http://www.newcastle-hospitals.org.uk/services/der...
Edited by Foliage on Wednesday 9th September 11:55
The jiffle king said:
MC Bodge said:
How far is it?
Only 6 miles each way, but it will be 28C when I set off in an hour and a half and 22C in the morning on the run into workRan in this morning as well which was nice and saw no snakes
The jiffle king said:
Saw a snake (Southern Copperhead) which I nearly trod on. Later found out it is venomous. I took a picture and loaded it onto Strava (it's a bit grainy as I zoomed as far as I could and I did not get too close) It was only 25C last night and 20C this morning
Ran in this morning as well which was nice and saw no snakes
Nice encounter! I once saw a rattlesnake while on a run in Colorado - scary!Ran in this morning as well which was nice and saw no snakes
Did you follow me on Strava today? Got a new follower based in Atlanta...
I did a 13.3k last night and it felt quite good.
One of the group has bought a Polar running watch and it is a great piece of kit. We had a good look at the run on a computer afterwards and some of the splits were bloody good. The quickest was a 4.13 per km and an uphill section was 5.30. Considering 10 months ago 5.30 was a good 'flat' time were all quite happy.
I was ahead of him by around 2 minutes after our group run and he averaged 5.15 min/km so I was well under 5 which was pleasing considering the break from proper running I have had.
I ran back home and managed to squeeze out around 300 metres at 3.45 whilst running next to the chap on his bike but I was dead afterwards.
One of the group has bought a Polar running watch and it is a great piece of kit. We had a good look at the run on a computer afterwards and some of the splits were bloody good. The quickest was a 4.13 per km and an uphill section was 5.30. Considering 10 months ago 5.30 was a good 'flat' time were all quite happy.
I was ahead of him by around 2 minutes after our group run and he averaged 5.15 min/km so I was well under 5 which was pleasing considering the break from proper running I have had.
I ran back home and managed to squeeze out around 300 metres at 3.45 whilst running next to the chap on his bike but I was dead afterwards.
Last year i won our club 5k handicap in 22:47.
This year i was 29:05 difference been i was told in march i have moderate copd.
I not feeling it any more i used to enjoy my running helping others, now it so hard i am acbing today. I know should not be disapointed with my current time after all i did finish it.
God know if i get a place in london, i am ment to be doing chester metric marathon in october and lancaster half next weekend.
This year i was 29:05 difference been i was told in march i have moderate copd.
I not feeling it any more i used to enjoy my running helping others, now it so hard i am acbing today. I know should not be disapointed with my current time after all i did finish it.
God know if i get a place in london, i am ment to be doing chester metric marathon in october and lancaster half next weekend.
Ran my first half of the year last weekend. Not a great time but good for fitness.
Had a flyer left on the car for a trail run which seemed like a good idea so have entered that too.
http://cadence-events.co.uk/product/marlborough-te...
The hill at mile 5 looks like I will be walking! Not expecting a pb but think it will be good experience, nice views and fun (!).
Had a flyer left on the car for a trail run which seemed like a good idea so have entered that too.
http://cadence-events.co.uk/product/marlborough-te...
The hill at mile 5 looks like I will be walking! Not expecting a pb but think it will be good experience, nice views and fun (!).
RizzoTheRat said:
Well I've just joined (Chris) and am currently the slowest member 
though in my defence I had to stop and wait for some people so should be around the same pace as Colins last run. I think we need to recruit some more slower people
Happy to oblige. though in my defence I had to stop and wait for some people so should be around the same pace as Colins last run. I think we need to recruit some more slower people Just joined - (I'm the other Chris) and I'm slower than you as requested!
Joined the Strava club last week (Andrew)!
Great seeing what other people run in a week, I can only manage lunchtime runs at work so not the best and just coming back from Injury but hopefully my mileage should be picking up in the next few weeks with longer weekend runs (still managing top 10..just)
Keep it up guys, I think it has made me a bit more competitive looking at the weekly board and thinking....I can climb a few places with this run!
Great seeing what other people run in a week, I can only manage lunchtime runs at work so not the best and just coming back from Injury but hopefully my mileage should be picking up in the next few weeks with longer weekend runs (still managing top 10..just)
Keep it up guys, I think it has made me a bit more competitive looking at the weekly board and thinking....I can climb a few places with this run!
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