parkrun

[madbadger]

Cybertronian said:

madbadger said:

Can't help, but we are up that way for Easter so will be at parkrun.

At that particular event? If so, I may catch you there as the wedding is over Easter weekend.

Oban parkrun on the 15th April.

I need to get in a Scottish run and running out locally.



I'll be wearing an Apricot coloured T shirt.

[MOBB]

As I managed a new pb of 26.13 week before last, it would be rude not to try to dip below 26 tomorrow.

Wish me luck <gulp>

[smn159]

MOBB said:

As I managed a new pb of 26.13 week before last, it would be rude not to try to dip below 26 tomorrow.

Wish me luck <gulp>

Two approaches to a PB - run as fast as you can until you run out of steam, getting gradually slower in the second half, or work out your required average pace based on the time that you want to achieve and run consistently at that pace, even if it feels slow at first.

I've tried both but the second seems to give better results for me

Good luck!

[KTF]

smn159 said:

Two approaches to a PB - run as fast as you can until you run out of steam, getting gradually slower in the second half, or work out your required average pace based on the time that you want to achieve and run consistently at that pace, even if it feels slow at first.

I've tried both but the second seems to give better results for me

Good luck!

Also do a warm up as close to the start time as possible. Then your muscles are 'primed' rather than you stand around for 20 minutes then go fill tilt from the off and it takes a mile or so for your body to adjust.

[Halb]

Second is best option for me.

[Cybertronian]

madbadger said:

Oban parkrun on the 15th April.

I need to get in a Scottish run and running out locally.



I'll be wearing an Apricot coloured T shirt.

And I'm calling it now, but I'll probably be the only non-caucasian person

See you there.

[madbadger]

Cybertronian said:

madbadger said:

Oban parkrun on the 15th April.

I need to get in a Scottish run and running out locally.



I'll be wearing an Apricot coloured T shirt.

And I'm calling it now, but I'll probably be the only non-caucasian person

See you there.

Cool. See you there.

[MOBB]

MOBB said:

As I managed a new pb of 26.13 week before last, it would be rude not to try to dip below 26 tomorrow.

Wish me luck <gulp>

26.05 grrrrrrr

Nearly there though

[madbadger]

MOBB said:

MOBB said:

As I managed a new pb of 26.13 week before last, it would be rude not to try to dip below 26 tomorrow.

Wish me luck <gulp>

26.05 grrrrrrr

Nearly there though

Good, steady progress. Don't try to take too much off each time. Better to keep getting pbs

[madbadger]

Rutland yesterday for my 86th location.

[popegregory]

smn159 said:

MOBB said:

As I managed a new pb of 26.13 week before last, it would be rude not to try to dip below 26 tomorrow.

Wish me luck <gulp>

Two approaches to a PB - run as fast as you can until you run out of steam, getting gradually slower in the second half, or work out your required average pace based on the time that you want to achieve and run consistently at that pace, even if it feels slow at first.

I've tried both but the second seems to give better results for me

Good luck!

I love this! Every logical bit of running thinking points straight to holding a consistent pace all the way, but I just can't knock sprinting off the start line and staying up the front for the first 500m before the runkeeper app chimes in and tells me I'm currently Mo Farah and might want to rein it in a bit.

ALTHOUGH, with parkrun, what the early sprint does do for you is get you out everyone's way so you don't get bunched in, and I think that's what makes it beneficial.

[KTF]

A 5k is such a short distance that you cant really hang about at the start if you are aiming for a good time although there is still an element of tactics as you have to get the pacing right otherwise you blow up on the last mile/lap.

Regardless of what pace you set out at, always keep something in reserve for the sprint finish as its amazing what you can find if there is someone just in front or just behind you at the end.

Also, if you go the the same parkrun and get to know the course, if you work out that at point X there is only 60s (or whatever) of full tilt running to go, then take a deep breath and go for it as its only 60s of sustained effort from that point onwards.

[Halb]

KTF said:

Also, if you go the the same parkrun and get to know the course, if you work out that at point X there is only 60s (or whatever) of full tilt running to go, then take a deep breath and go for it as its only 60s of sustained effort from that point onwards.

5k is a long short distance, or a short long distance.

Yeah, that last sprint distance is ace. On my favoured run the last turn is the signal for sprint mode, love that bit.

[MOBB]

My local parkrun is Kettering and there is an annoying hill that you have to go up twice, followed by a long steady incline, then a steep downhill sprint.

So pacing is tough if you are not athletic like me lol. My 26.05 pb was something like;

4.45
5.10
5.15
5.25
5.30

So I am a bit of a fast starter lol

I am touristing to Bedford this weekend as I believe it is quite flat. I am going to go balls out to dip sub 25 minutes as that was a target I set myself for this date (pre holiday) back in October. Doubt I'll hit it but worth a try!

[KTF]

MOBB said:

My local parkrun is Kettering and there is an annoying hill that you have to go up twice, followed by a long steady incline, then a steep downhill sprint.

Try the one in Market Harborough. Its flat as a pancake and only one turn per lap that could be considered sharp enough to slow you down. If you want to practice your pacing or just go for a PB then its a good one to use.

[MOBB]

Ah cheers, it was between Bedford and Market H so I might go there instead :-)

[Nimby]

For info

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/runnin...

Did you know that the DIO charge the Army for orienteering events on MOD land?

Edited by Nimby on Thursday 13th April 16:48

[Cybertronian]

madbadger said:

Cybertronian said:

madbadger said:

Oban parkrun on the 15th April.

I need to get in a Scottish run and running out locally.



I'll be wearing an Apricot coloured T shirt.

And I'm calling it now, but I'll probably be the only non-caucasian person

See you there.

Cool. See you there.

Good to meet you, Andy. Not sure I'll be in a rush to go back and tackle that opening hill again!

Definitely the friendliest event I've done so far, though I've only been to a few spots away from home compared to you.

Enjoy the rest of your break!

[egor110]

Most sat's i work so don't get to do many park runs however things are looking good for next week.

Not only can i make it but a friend of a friend is running it and she competes for G.B at duathlon , so it's going to be hurt but should get my 22.22 down a bit with my pacer

[madbadger]

Cybertronian said:

madbadger said:

Cybertronian said:

madbadger said:

Oban parkrun on the 15th April.

I need to get in a Scottish run and running out locally.



I'll be wearing an Apricot coloured T shirt.

And I'm calling it now, but I'll probably be the only non-caucasian person

See you there.

Cool. See you there.

Good to meet you, Andy. Not sure I'll be in a rush to go back and tackle that opening hill again!

Definitely the friendliest event I've done so far, though I've only been to a few spots away from home compared to you.

Enjoy the rest of your break!

Nice to meet you too Andy.