The Running Thread Vol 2
Discussion
Mothersruin said:
Well, we finished bang on schedule.
Compiègne to Skenfrith Castle with the ferry from Dieppe to Newhaven. 300 miles. 11 Days stretcher carry to be ready for the service at 1100, 11th November, 2018.
We will remember them.
I'm sitting very gratefully at home with a glass of red, wearing compression socks, wondering if I'll ever walk properly again.
I know it's not a run, but this thread has endurance stuff on it and seems like a good home.
Well done. Sounds pretty gruelling!Compiègne to Skenfrith Castle with the ferry from Dieppe to Newhaven. 300 miles. 11 Days stretcher carry to be ready for the service at 1100, 11th November, 2018.
We will remember them.
I'm sitting very gratefully at home with a glass of red, wearing compression socks, wondering if I'll ever walk properly again.
I know it's not a run, but this thread has endurance stuff on it and seems like a good home.
C0ffin D0dger said:
Got two runs on this weekend, both trail, a 5 mile on Saturday and a 10k on Sunday. Thought I'd be good for this but my back has been playing up for the last week, half term caravan holiday and something upset it, too much bending around putting up awnings and such.
It's getting better but still a little tender. I've had my back support on the last couple of day which is helping, unfortunately didn't take it on holiday. Not sure what to do this week, would normally run on a Tuesday and Thursday evening for 30 minutes. Don't want to miss out on the weekend.
Did my usual evening runs last week and my back ache was starting to ease up & bit faster over the same route second time so hoped things would be okay.It's getting better but still a little tender. I've had my back support on the last couple of day which is helping, unfortunately didn't take it on holiday. Not sure what to do this week, would normally run on a Tuesday and Thursday evening for 30 minutes. Don't want to miss out on the weekend.
Did both the weekend's events, hard work, but came in just over the hour on the 10km despite quite a lot of mud and over 200m climbing. Pleased with my effort. Paying for it today though! Could barely move this morning.
Oh well, next trail run isn't until the end of the month so I've got a bit of time to go easy. Be good to be rid of the back pain.
I've been pushing on with 10km Trainer, post C25K, in the last couple of weeks, having started running a couple of years ago. I've had a lot health issues in the last year, and my weight's increased, unfortunately.
Today's lunchtime 10km was 50 secs faster than the same route last week at 1h5m. I'm pleased with that at this stage.
Today's lunchtime 10km was 50 secs faster than the same route last week at 1h5m. I'm pleased with that at this stage.
A little "race report" from my Saturday run..... Gower Ultra (55 km, so maybe not a proper Ultra in some people's eyes), This was my first long event for a few years. Set off at about 9min / mile pace and all was going well until I slipped and fell forwards on a downhill at about 8 miles and landed face down, hitting my knee on a sharp rock. My first thought was that it was game over but I managed to walk, then jog a little, and things got slightly better. Many thanks to the many other competitors who checked I was OK before carrying on. Over the sand dunes then along the beach and over Rhosilli Down in the wind and rain was slow and painful progress.
Rhosilli (15 miles), reached in about 2:40, and grabbed some food and drinks from my other half who was looking after me for the day. She'd been standing out in the rain for ages wondering where I was, so I figured I should at least try to finish.
Rhosilli
Along the coast from Rhosilli to Oxwich is a lovely run but by now we are being joined by Half Marathon runners so I am trying my best to keep out of their way, whilst making sure I do not trip over and completely stuff my knee. Get to Oxwich in 5:13, and one of the first aid guys kindly slaps a bandage on my knee which is still bleeding after 4 hours. After what was slowest 7 miles of my life over the dunes and cliffs, then back along the beach. I am back at Oxwich. Finish time 6:43....Not really running pace but a good learning experience
Rhosilli (15 miles), reached in about 2:40, and grabbed some food and drinks from my other half who was looking after me for the day. She'd been standing out in the rain for ages wondering where I was, so I figured I should at least try to finish.
Rhosilli
Along the coast from Rhosilli to Oxwich is a lovely run but by now we are being joined by Half Marathon runners so I am trying my best to keep out of their way, whilst making sure I do not trip over and completely stuff my knee. Get to Oxwich in 5:13, and one of the first aid guys kindly slaps a bandage on my knee which is still bleeding after 4 hours. After what was slowest 7 miles of my life over the dunes and cliffs, then back along the beach. I am back at Oxwich. Finish time 6:43....Not really running pace but a good learning experience
Camoradi said:
A little "race report" from my Saturday run.....
Well done, and an ultra is an ultra - you should be chuffed. 50km+ on trails isn't quite the same as the same on tarmac (and coasts are deceptively hilly.)I agree that Endurancelife events aren't great VFM, their aid stations are a bit naff, the races are all very template based and the loops or figures of 8 to add the distance up whilst keeping logistics to a minimum can be a bit tedious. But they generally put them on in quite pleasant parts of the country so at least the scenery is good. And for some reason their race tee's are my go to for other races - they're Goldilocks weight/cut. So well worth doing.
RC1807 said:
I've been pushing on with 10km Trainer, post C25K, in the last couple of weeks, having started running a couple of years ago. I've had a lot health issues in the last year, and my weight's increased, unfortunately.
Today's lunchtime 10km was 50 secs faster than the same route last week at 1h5m. I'm pleased with that at this stage.
Well done RC1807. Today's lunchtime 10km was 50 secs faster than the same route last week at 1h5m. I'm pleased with that at this stage.
One thing I would share is not to run flat out on every run as you need some easy runs to build enduanrce and stamina. Great to go for it sometimes, but not every time
Camoradi said:
A little "race report" from my Saturday run..... Gower Ultra (55 km, so maybe not a proper Ultra in some people's eyes)
42.3km is an ultra in my eyes, especially when there are hills, sand, steps and the like. Top effort and a good time by the looks of things.As has been noted, ED are but one of a wide number of ultra providers, and far from the best (IMHO). The ultra so often seems an afterthought and beside, I went right off them when they bumped a couple of guys ahead of a mate of mine in a race by taking off the time they spent lost on course. Er? WTF?
Centurion is one of the best known, but to be honest, if you go to pretty much any stand alone ultra, or a marathon/ultra mix without any shorter races and you'll get a pretty awesome experience. I've done both ends of the spectrum - very low key, low numbers and just water at aid stations and a race by Threshold events which was all singing, all dancing, tables stacked with food and a party atmosphere. As long as you know what to expect, both are great.
Camoradi said:
A little "race report" from my Saturday run..... Gower Ultra (55 km, so maybe not a proper Ultra in some people's eyes), This was my first long event for a few years. Set off at about 9min / mile pace and all was going well until I slipped and fell forwards on a downhill at about 8 miles and landed face down, hitting my knee on a sharp rock. My first thought was that it was game over but I managed to walk, then jog a little, and things got slightly better. Many thanks to the many other competitors who checked I was OK before carrying on. Over the sand dunes then along the beach and over Rhosilli Down in the wind and rain was slow and painful progress.
Rhosilli (15 miles), reached in about 2:40, and grabbed some food and drinks from my other half who was looking after me for the day. She'd been standing out in the rain for ages wondering where I was, so I figured I should at least try to finish.
Rhosilli
Along the coast from Rhosilli to Oxwich is a lovely run but by now we are being joined by Half Marathon runners so I am trying my best to keep out of their way, whilst making sure I do not trip over and completely stuff my knee. Get to Oxwich in 5:13, and one of the first aid guys kindly slaps a bandage on my knee which is still bleeding after 4 hours. After what was slowest 7 miles of my life over the dunes and cliffs, then back along the beach. I am back at Oxwich. Finish time 6:43....Not really running pace but a good learning experience
I did the half marathon of this last year and I have never blown up so hard in a race before. It was the worst 2 miles of my life the last mile is sort of flat to the finish, I couldn't even run more than 100m at a time, It was awful. still a great event if you pace it right.Rhosilli (15 miles), reached in about 2:40, and grabbed some food and drinks from my other half who was looking after me for the day. She'd been standing out in the rain for ages wondering where I was, so I figured I should at least try to finish.
Rhosilli
Along the coast from Rhosilli to Oxwich is a lovely run but by now we are being joined by Half Marathon runners so I am trying my best to keep out of their way, whilst making sure I do not trip over and completely stuff my knee. Get to Oxwich in 5:13, and one of the first aid guys kindly slaps a bandage on my knee which is still bleeding after 4 hours. After what was slowest 7 miles of my life over the dunes and cliffs, then back along the beach. I am back at Oxwich. Finish time 6:43....Not really running pace but a good learning experience
Great work, I'm going to do a few more of these CTS races next year.
Hope everyone's looking forward to the weekend.
I have the Beacons Ultra. I have prepared appallingly. I'm moderately nervous. If I go out even a teeny bit too hard, I'm in for a horrible second half. We'll see. Failing that, my baby has chickenpox, so I may simply be getting dog tired with a lack of sleep at home instead.
I have the Beacons Ultra. I have prepared appallingly. I'm moderately nervous. If I go out even a teeny bit too hard, I'm in for a horrible second half. We'll see. Failing that, my baby has chickenpox, so I may simply be getting dog tired with a lack of sleep at home instead.
Smitters said:
Hope everyone's looking forward to the weekend.
I have the Beacons Ultra. I have prepared appallingly. I'm moderately nervous. If I go out even a teeny bit too hard, I'm in for a horrible second half. We'll see. Failing that, my baby has chickenpox, so I may simply be getting dog tired with a lack of sleep at home instead.
I have the Beacons Ultra. I have prepared appallingly. I'm moderately nervous. If I go out even a teeny bit too hard, I'm in for a horrible second half. We'll see. Failing that, my baby has chickenpox, so I may simply be getting dog tired with a lack of sleep at home instead.
What could possibly go wrong...?! I noticed on the website maps that either they've got the ultra and marathon the wrong way around (are you going up Pen y Fan on the ultra?) or appearances are deceptive as the marathon looks further than the ultra!Enjoy!
Smitters said:
Hope everyone's looking forward to the weekend.
I have the Beacons Ultra. I have prepared appallingly. I'm moderately nervous. If I go out even a teeny bit too hard, I'm in for a horrible second half. We'll see. Failing that, my baby has chickenpox, so I may simply be getting dog tired with a lack of sleep at home instead.
Good luck. I have 2 events in the Brecons in January. Been ill for weeks and training has been no existent. Starting to worry now that Im running out of time.I have the Beacons Ultra. I have prepared appallingly. I'm moderately nervous. If I go out even a teeny bit too hard, I'm in for a horrible second half. We'll see. Failing that, my baby has chickenpox, so I may simply be getting dog tired with a lack of sleep at home instead.
andy_s said:
Smitters said:
Hope everyone's looking forward to the weekend.
I have the Beacons Ultra. I have prepared appallingly. I'm moderately nervous. If I go out even a teeny bit too hard, I'm in for a horrible second half. We'll see. Failing that, my baby has chickenpox, so I may simply be getting dog tired with a lack of sleep at home instead.
I have the Beacons Ultra. I have prepared appallingly. I'm moderately nervous. If I go out even a teeny bit too hard, I'm in for a horrible second half. We'll see. Failing that, my baby has chickenpox, so I may simply be getting dog tired with a lack of sleep at home instead.
What could possibly go wrong...?! I noticed on the website maps that either they've got the ultra and marathon the wrong way around (are you going up Pen y Fan on the ultra?) or appearances are deceptive as the marathon looks further than the ultra!Enjoy!
k about with everything and make all the climbs longer, descents steeper and water stops further apart. The bds.Smitters said:
andy_s said:
Smitters said:
Hope everyone's looking forward to the weekend.
I have the Beacons Ultra. I have prepared appallingly. I'm moderately nervous. If I go out even a teeny bit too hard, I'm in for a horrible second half. We'll see. Failing that, my baby has chickenpox, so I may simply be getting dog tired with a lack of sleep at home instead.
I have the Beacons Ultra. I have prepared appallingly. I'm moderately nervous. If I go out even a teeny bit too hard, I'm in for a horrible second half. We'll see. Failing that, my baby has chickenpox, so I may simply be getting dog tired with a lack of sleep at home instead.
What could possibly go wrong...?! I noticed on the website maps that either they've got the ultra and marathon the wrong way around (are you going up Pen y Fan on the ultra?) or appearances are deceptive as the marathon looks further than the ultra!Enjoy!
k about with everything and make all the climbs longer, descents steeper and water stops further apart. The bds.Smitters said:
Oh no - it's worse than that. Marathoners do a lap including PYF. We do two laps, mercifully, without PYF. Leaving the Start/Finish aid station is going to be hard. Apparently fairies head out before your second lap, fk about with everything and make all the climbs longer, descents steeper and water stops further apart. The bds.
I have to climb Pen Y Fan twice, with 35lbs on my back. FML.k about with everything and make all the climbs longer, descents steeper and water stops further apart. The bds.Don't think it was the Brecons but some friends did a swim run recently in Wales and an angry local changed all the signs, they ran off 5km in the wrong direction
Scabutz said:
Smitters said:
Oh no - it's worse than that. Marathoners do a lap including PYF. We do two laps, mercifully, without PYF. Leaving the Start/Finish aid station is going to be hard. Apparently fairies head out before your second lap, fk about with everything and make all the climbs longer, descents steeper and water stops further apart. The bds.
I have to climb Pen Y Fan twice, with 35lbs on my back. FML.k about with everything and make all the climbs longer, descents steeper and water stops further apart. The bds.Don't think it was the Brecons but some friends did a swim run recently in Wales and an angry local changed all the signs, they ran off 5km in the wrong direction
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