The Running Thread Vol 2

[Smitters]

Kawasicki said:

Sounds like an interesting plan. I think you should give it a go.

I just re-read that and I come across as 50% dodgy mystic and 50% lunatic. Good mix for a 24 hour track race perhaps.

[FredClogs]

Smitters said:

Kawasicki said:

Sounds like an interesting plan. I think you should give it a go.

I just re-read that and I come across as 50% dodgy mystic and 50% lunatic. Good mix for a 24 hour track race perhaps.

100% bonkers but enjoy and goodluck. They do a 6hr race around Astley Park in Chorley, I think the loop is about 800m, if you fancy a warm up.

[grumbledoak]

ASICS London 10k today, 00:52:xx. Not an outright PB but 8 mins faster than last year. Clawing myself towards the 40s.

I threw all the free sugar and the beer but I did buy myself some reward food - a jar of peanut butter.

[Abc321]

What running backpack do we use? Smaller the better for me, and don't want to break the bank - also hydration bladder would be useful. TIA.

[RobM77]

Abc321 said:

What running backpack do we use? Smaller the better for me, and don't want to break the bank - also hydration bladder would be useful. TIA.

I've got one of these (see below), but I see its discontinued now. I suspect Camelbak have a newer model.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0747PYLSS/ref...

I love it - very light. My only criticism is there's only one shoulder strap pocket accessible from the front, so if you're doing a very long run there's limited storage for energy gels and bars etc. That doesn't worry me at all as I don't use such things, but it's worth mentioning.

[Smitters]

grumbledoak said:

ASICS London 10k today, 00:52:xx. Not an outright PB but 8 mins faster than last year. Clawing myself towards the 40s.

I threw all the free sugar and the beer but I did buy myself some reward food - a jar of peanut butter.

Nice one - well done.

I'm back on the shinsplints train. Can't blame anyone but myself - not diligent with the physio and a few too many quicker runs. Boom. Back to the start. Ah well.

Regards running backpacks, I've used a Salomon S-Lab vest for a few years. Unless you will often have to carry lots and lots of kit, or are thinking of commuting with it, I would look to the vests instead of backpacks per say. I can recommend mine, though it was expensive. But, in it's defence, it's also very light and very tough, having survived literally hundreds, if not thousands of miles.

[wrencho]

Chester marathon training halted by four broken toes. Damn water park. Doesn't look like I'll be running properly before christmas so might have to swim badly instead!!

[RizzoTheRat]

I have an OMM Classic 25 litre rucksack that works well. Probably bigger than most people want when just out for a run, but I use it for commuting so want a bit more space. Enough room for my waterproofs in the winter, or my trainers in the summer for some barefoot running down the beach.

[FunkyNige]

Just over 54 minutes for the Norwich 10k yesterday, really frustrating that I'm not running quicker as I've been running for years, but I haven't had the motivation to get out and run much this year so I only have myself to blame.
Should really look into why my HR just hits max within 10 minutes and stays there for the rest of a run too...

[bigandclever]

Abc321 said:

What running backpack do we use? Smaller the better for me, and don't want to break the bank - also hydration bladder would be useful. TIA.

I've got a stupid number of different packs for no real reason. Last purchase (for cheapness) was from Decathlon ... you can tell the difference from a comparably-sized Camelbak in a couple of areas; one, the supplied 1 litre bladder is a pain in the arse to fill (sliding edge thing, rather than a screw-in plug thing); two, it's all a bit 'flimsy'. Can't see it really lasting a couple of seasons of summer running. But then, it's only 18 quid, and it does all work.

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/trail-running-backpack...

[wrencho]

FunkyNige said:

Just over 54 minutes for the Norwich 10k yesterday, really frustrating that I'm not running quicker as I've been running for years, but I haven't had the motivation to get out and run much this year so I only have myself to blame.
Should really look into why my HR just hits max within 10 minutes and stays there for the rest of a run too...

I think that's a case of lack of mileage. Always happens to me when I have a break.

[Smitters]

wrencho said:

FunkyNige said:

Just over 54 minutes for the Norwich 10k yesterday, really frustrating that I'm not running quicker as I've been running for years, but I haven't had the motivation to get out and run much this year so I only have myself to blame.
Should really look into why my HR just hits max within 10 minutes and stays there for the rest of a run too...

I think that's a case of lack of mileage. Always happens to me when I have a break.

I'm going to throw it out there chaps - if you can hold MaxHR for 50 minutes, it's not MaxHR. You may simply be the VTEC engines of the running world. 220-age only works for average people. We're PHers. We're not average, surely!?

[andy_s]

Abc321 said:

What running backpack do we use? Smaller the better for me, and don't want to break the bank - also hydration bladder would be useful. TIA.

Ultimate Direction PB.2, there are perhaps cheaper that do the same sort of job but the UD holds from 0 to 15lt and has a good frontal external ‘food’ pocket and water bottle holder (which I find better than a bladder, for me) and has racked up substantial mileage with no issues. Otherwise I’ve an OMM 25lt for carrying more stuff but again, UD do a good ‘vest’ chassis 30lt which is well regarded and which I’ll probably move on to.

[anonymous-user]

I’m 46, was always sporty when younger but then that lapsed in my 30’s as I worked in offices and more recently got married.

Picked up my running after Easter this year, target being to try and run 10k regularly in a respectable time.

Have built up my stamina, pace and distance since then and done sub 25 for 5km and last weekend ran 10km in 53:14. Targeting a 10km in under 50 mins.

Lost over 10kg so far, and got another 4-5kg left to go to hit a better BMI. Enjoying it, although I reckon winter running may not be so much fun!

Edited by anonymous-user on Monday 22 July 17:49

[smn159]

Smitters said:

wrencho said:

FunkyNige said:

Just over 54 minutes for the Norwich 10k yesterday, really frustrating that I'm not running quicker as I've been running for years, but I haven't had the motivation to get out and run much this year so I only have myself to blame.
Should really look into why my HR just hits max within 10 minutes and stays there for the rest of a run too...

I think that's a case of lack of mileage. Always happens to me when I have a break.

I'm going to throw it out there chaps - if you can hold MaxHR for 50 minutes, it's not MaxHR. You may simply be the VTEC engines of the running world. 220-age only works for average people. We're PHers. We're not average, surely!?

Optical sensor on your watch needs cleaning? As above, you certainly won’t be holding your max HR for 50 mins!

[Gargamel]

JonnyJustice said:

I’m 46, was always sporty when younger but then that lapsed in my 30’s as I worked in offices and more recently got married.

Picked up my running after Easter this year, target being to try and run 10k regularly in a respectable time.

Have built up my stamina, pace and distance since then and done sub 25 for 5km and last weekend ran 10km in 53:14. Targeting a 10km in under 50 mins.

Lost over 10kg so far, and got another 4-5kg left to go to hit a better BMI. Enjoying it, although I reckon winter running may not be so much fun!

Edited by JonnyJustice on Monday 22 July 17:49

Damm good effort. Great to hear that the hard work is paying off in faster times and losing a bit of chubb

[Abc321]

Thanks for all replies re water pack/backpack - some more expensive than others! I’ve found a camelbak vest on Amazon which should be here tomorrow! I’m not commuting so a vest should cover a bit of water/gels/etc. hopefully!

[jeremyc]

A run with a motoring connection. I took part in the Silverstone Classic Fun Run at the weekend - a lap of the International Circuit in aid of Alzheimer's Research UK.

For a non-timed fun run there was a healthy degree of competitive spirit, with the front-runners disappearing at a healthy pace. It was a great experience running the circuit having been started by Louise Goodman, although the advertised 5.1km distance turned out to actually be 5.8km. If you are visiting Silverstone Classic next year remember to take your running kit.

[Smitters]

jeremyc said:

A run with a motoring connection. I took part in the Silverstone Classic Fun Run at the weekend - a lap of the International Circuit in aid of Alzheimer's Research UK.

For a non-timed fun run there was a healthy degree of competitive spirit, with the front-runners disappearing at a healthy pace. It was a great experience running the circuit having been started by Louise Goodman, although the advertised 5.1km distance turned out to actually be 5.8km. If you are visiting Silverstone Classic next year remember to take your running kit.

5.8k - obviously not hitting your apexes...

We were there Saturday - was gutted to have missed it.

[jeremyc]

Smitters said:

5.8k - obviously not hitting your apexes...

We were there Saturday - was gutted to have missed it.

I noticed one entrant entitled his Strava log 'Hot Lap'.