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john2443 said:
GloverMart said:
Master Bean said:
GloverMart said:
PB broken this morning, knocked 1.25 off my previous best which I'm pleased with. Didn't feel THAT fast but maybe my FAST has got faster than my previous FAST. (if you see what I mean!).
Was at the Somerdale Pavilion course in Keynsham and wore trail shoes so even more surprised to get such a good time.
I got a really good time there. 1 second off my all time pb. Course came up short but probably just gps struggling with the never ending bends.Was at the Somerdale Pavilion course in Keynsham and wore trail shoes so even more surprised to get such a good time.
This is the course as it is run. More twists and turns than most other parkruns, that is for sure.
I have only bothered timing myself once at Somerdale as my GPS on my phone is so far out (total distance recorded at 3.52 km) it makes the splits pointless
I think the course is short though, my PB there is over a minute faster than anywhere else, whilst it’s dead flat there are several almost dead stops per lap and the rough nature of the trail means a bit of care there as well. Compared to Chipping Sodbury, which is almost flat and pretty much wide and smooth the whole way with only the start being a bit slow as it’s very popular. I’m about 1.10 slower at CS. I think the difference comes in just how tight you can hug the hundreds of bends.
ETA as it's a bit unfair to be critical, the course isn't short. The runner make it shorter
I think the course is short though, my PB there is over a minute faster than anywhere else, whilst it’s dead flat there are several almost dead stops per lap and the rough nature of the trail means a bit of care there as well. Compared to Chipping Sodbury, which is almost flat and pretty much wide and smooth the whole way with only the start being a bit slow as it’s very popular. I’m about 1.10 slower at CS. I think the difference comes in just how tight you can hug the hundreds of bends.
ETA as it's a bit unfair to be critical, the course isn't short. The runner make it shorter
Edited by LastPoster on Monday 18th November 21:12
LastPoster said:
I have only bothered timing myself once at Somerdale as my GPS on my phone is so far out (total distance recorded at 3.52 km) it makes the splits pointless
I think the course is short though, my PB there is over a minute faster than anywhere else, whilst it’s dead flat there are several almost dead stops per lap and the rough nature of the trail means a bit of care there as well. Compared to Chipping Sodbury, which is almost flat and pretty much wide and smooth the whole way with only the start being a bit slow as it’s very popular. I’m about 1.10 slower at CS. I think the difference comes in just how tight you can hug the hundreds of bends.
ETA as it's a bit unfair to be critical, the course isn't short. The runner make it shorter
Hi mate, hope you're well. I think the course is short though, my PB there is over a minute faster than anywhere else, whilst it’s dead flat there are several almost dead stops per lap and the rough nature of the trail means a bit of care there as well. Compared to Chipping Sodbury, which is almost flat and pretty much wide and smooth the whole way with only the start being a bit slow as it’s very popular. I’m about 1.10 slower at CS. I think the difference comes in just how tight you can hug the hundreds of bends.
ETA as it's a bit unfair to be critical, the course isn't short. The runner make it shorter
Edited by LastPoster on Monday 18th November 21:12
I'd agree with the difference in PB's, my PB at Sodbury is 1 min 25 slower than Somerdale. I didn't bother with the app on Saturday, just ran with a stopwatch as the splits are daft. Think the last time I ran there with an app, it told me I'd run 4.38km.
That's 100 parkruns done for me
Only taken 7 years... But it did take 4 years to get up to 25 runs so that's pretty consistent the past few.
My plan was to go up to my favourite at Blickling with some running mates but that was cancelled due to the wind (National Trust owned and they closed the site) so went to my second favourite at one of the smaller Norwich ones instead.
Utterly miserable weather and slippery underfoot, even with trail shoes as there were quite a few thick roots and rocks so took it steady. Quick cup of tea then home for a hot shower!
Onwards to 250, I'm trying to keep my volunteering percentage at 10% so not sure if it will the v25 or running 250 wristband I get next...
Only taken 7 years... But it did take 4 years to get up to 25 runs so that's pretty consistent the past few.
My plan was to go up to my favourite at Blickling with some running mates but that was cancelled due to the wind (National Trust owned and they closed the site) so went to my second favourite at one of the smaller Norwich ones instead.
Utterly miserable weather and slippery underfoot, even with trail shoes as there were quite a few thick roots and rocks so took it steady. Quick cup of tea then home for a hot shower!
Onwards to 250, I'm trying to keep my volunteering percentage at 10% so not sure if it will the v25 or running 250 wristband I get next...
Brain fail today - volunteered to do the pre event course check completely forgetting that given Tonbridge is one lap that meant running 5km before doing it all over again for actual parkrun. Ordinarily not a problem but as I haven't been well they were my first runs in 2 weeks. Nowhere near the recent 70% age grading today.
Had to do the most local parkrun I can do today as I was working at a lunchtime kick off so with Somerdale waterlogged, it was a newbie for me at Pomphrey Hill this morning.
Have previously givent his a swerve as it's renowned for being a bit hilly but it wasn't too bad apart from the one killer hill that's the steepest I've seen on a parkrun. Managed to get up it running on each of the three laps but on the second and third, I had to walk for a minute to get my breath back. Hence it was a slow time, 35:59 this morning but I'm pleased with it considering the conditions.
Have previously givent his a swerve as it's renowned for being a bit hilly but it wasn't too bad apart from the one killer hill that's the steepest I've seen on a parkrun. Managed to get up it running on each of the three laps but on the second and third, I had to walk for a minute to get my breath back. Hence it was a slow time, 35:59 this morning but I'm pleased with it considering the conditions.
parkrun #24 for me today. All at Bournemouth (King's Park).
00:37:21 official finish time, but I crossed the start line 6 minutes late. 00:32:17 for the 3.16 mile Strava segment. Happy with that, given only four hours sleep last night, a fatboy Kebab for dinner yesterday, and a few days of "unbalanced" HRV according to Garmin Connect. My "coach-in-a-watch" suggested 'Rest' for today, so obviously I took that on board and ran a mile to get to parkrun, the event 3 miles, and 6 miles home via Sainsbury's. 10.01 miles total, cramming all my weekly distance goal into a single activity.
'Storm Bert' affected the course this morning. Wind in my face up the "feature" hill, gusty around the sports pitches at the top, and quite slippery under foot on the non-tarmac elements of the course. I think it knocked a good number off the average field of participants too. But thankfully it was mostly dry, so I only got mildly damp instead of soaked through. I'm definitely glad I made the (last minute) decision to lace up my shoes and take part.
00:37:21 official finish time, but I crossed the start line 6 minutes late. 00:32:17 for the 3.16 mile Strava segment. Happy with that, given only four hours sleep last night, a fatboy Kebab for dinner yesterday, and a few days of "unbalanced" HRV according to Garmin Connect. My "coach-in-a-watch" suggested 'Rest' for today, so obviously I took that on board and ran a mile to get to parkrun, the event 3 miles, and 6 miles home via Sainsbury's. 10.01 miles total, cramming all my weekly distance goal into a single activity.
'Storm Bert' affected the course this morning. Wind in my face up the "feature" hill, gusty around the sports pitches at the top, and quite slippery under foot on the non-tarmac elements of the course. I think it knocked a good number off the average field of participants too. But thankfully it was mostly dry, so I only got mildly damp instead of soaked through. I'm definitely glad I made the (last minute) decision to lace up my shoes and take part.
GloverMart said:
Had to do the most local parkrun I can do today as I was working at a lunchtime kick off so with Somerdale waterlogged, it was a newbie for me at Pomphrey Hill this morning.
Have previously givent his a swerve as it's renowned for being a bit hilly but it wasn't too bad apart from the one killer hill that's the steepest I've seen on a parkrun. Managed to get up it running on each of the three laps but on the second and third, I had to walk for a minute to get my breath back. Hence it was a slow time, 35:59 this morning but I'm pleased with it considering the conditions.
Good going that Mart. I still walk at the top sometimes. I ran locally today but would have gone to Pomph if I had known you would be there. Have previously givent his a swerve as it's renowned for being a bit hilly but it wasn't too bad apart from the one killer hill that's the steepest I've seen on a parkrun. Managed to get up it running on each of the three laps but on the second and third, I had to walk for a minute to get my breath back. Hence it was a slow time, 35:59 this morning but I'm pleased with it considering the conditions.
LastPoster said:
GloverMart said:
Had to do the most local parkrun I can do today as I was working at a lunchtime kick off so with Somerdale waterlogged, it was a newbie for me at Pomphrey Hill this morning.
Have previously givent his a swerve as it's renowned for being a bit hilly but it wasn't too bad apart from the one killer hill that's the steepest I've seen on a parkrun. Managed to get up it running on each of the three laps but on the second and third, I had to walk for a minute to get my breath back. Hence it was a slow time, 35:59 this morning but I'm pleased with it considering the conditions.
Good going that Mart. I still walk at the top sometimes. I ran locally today but would have gone to Pomph if I had known you would be there. Have previously givent his a swerve as it's renowned for being a bit hilly but it wasn't too bad apart from the one killer hill that's the steepest I've seen on a parkrun. Managed to get up it running on each of the three laps but on the second and third, I had to walk for a minute to get my breath back. Hence it was a slow time, 35:59 this morning but I'm pleased with it considering the conditions.
Was as tough as I'd expected it to be, but the aim in time is to be able to go right around without stopping, that might shave a minute off I think. Also had to take it steady going down the hill too as wet and covered in leaves and didn't want to end up a casualty.
Two of my local courses have already cancelled Saturday's runs. Somerdale is under water big time and even the following week's parkrun must be in danger if we get any more rain. And Chipping Sodbury cancelled this morning stating that Storm Bert had damaged the path used by runners and it's in a right state.
LastPoster said:
Are you running locally Mart or off somewhere due to football shenanigans?
At the moment, locally, probably will be Pomphrey Hill - after avoiding it for as long as possible, doing it two weeks running by the looks of it. Could try Three Brooks, haven't done that yet.However, always the chance I might get re-distributed elsewhere, hopefully not though.
markh1973 said:
Brain fail today - volunteered to do the pre event course check completely forgetting that given Tonbridge is one lap that meant running 5km before doing it all over again for actual parkrun. Ordinarily not a problem but as I haven't been well they were my first runs in 2 weeks. Nowhere near the recent 70% age grading today.
I was at Tonbridge on Saturday too. Pre-event course check would have been more interesting on Monday. Post storm Bert blockage on the path between the railway bridge and the left turn towards the lake.Hopefully, it will be clear for this Saturday.
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