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Post by mrrine on Mar 28, 2024 15:18:51 GMT
I've decided to take the plunge.... 😬 400km throughout the month of April. Attempting to raise money for an extremely worthy cause in the process (take a quick read, if you have a moment). www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/aiMMiaGreat effort that - keep us posted on it (donated a small amount)
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Post by delilahwhy on Mar 28, 2024 22:17:28 GMT
I've decided to take the plunge.... 😬 400km throughout the month of April. Attempting to raise money for an extremely worthy cause in the process (take a quick read, if you have a moment). www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/aiMMiaGreat effort that - keep us posted on it (donated a small amount) Many thanks mate. It is genuinely appreciated 👍👍 I'll keep you updated 🏃♂️ 🏃♂️ 🏃♂️
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Post by delilahwhy on Apr 1, 2024 20:11:27 GMT
Started off with a slow and steady half this morning. *it states that it's my 3rd fastest half, but its only the 3rd time I've ran the distance!!!
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Post by delilahwhy on Apr 2, 2024 20:58:09 GMT
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Post by tommycarlsberg on Apr 2, 2024 21:01:15 GMT
Nice one mate.
I did my 14th half marathon out of 52 this evening and bagged a PB of 1:44:52 out of nowhere.
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Post by delilahwhy on Apr 3, 2024 10:17:46 GMT
Nice one mate. I did my 14th half marathon out of 52 this evening and bagged a PB of 1:44:52 out of nowhere. That's amazing pace 👏 👏 👏 I'll probably do a few more half's throughout the month but they won't be pacey. Probably around the 2hr mark. I'd like to have a crack at a PB later in the year though (currently stands at 1hr 53min). I'd like to think I could get close to sub 1hr 50min.
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Post by delilahwhy on Apr 3, 2024 17:43:04 GMT
Another 12km today.
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Post by delilahwhy on Apr 4, 2024 21:40:48 GMT
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Post by felonious on Apr 5, 2024 7:34:54 GMT
For those who fancy a bit of off road running Staffs Moorlands AC have just released their dates for the Summer Series which for non members is £42 for 6 races in fantastic locations. Well organised, open to all ages/ abilities and a bargain compared to the rip off prices gradually creeping into the race circuit. www.staffsmoorlands-ac.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/INFORMATION/Summer+Series6th June Tittesworth 4.6 miles 13th June The Roaches 5.8 miles 20th June Shutingsloe 3.6 miles 27th June Ilam Hall 5.0 miles 18th July Biddulph Grange 4.0 miles 25th July Rudyard Lake 5.0 miles
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Post by delilahwhy on Apr 5, 2024 18:48:03 GMT
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Post by mrrine on Apr 5, 2024 19:51:43 GMT
For those who fancy a bit of off road running Staffs Moorlands AC have just released their dates for the Summer Series which for non members is £42 for 6 races in fantastic locations. Well organised, open to all ages/ abilities and a bargain compared to the rip off prices gradually creeping into the race circuit. www.staffsmoorlands-ac.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/INFORMATION/Summer+Series6th June Tittesworth 4.6 miles 13th June The Roaches 5.8 miles 20th June Shutingsloe 3.6 miles 27th June Ilam Hall 5.0 miles 18th July Biddulph Grange 4.0 miles 25th July Rudyard Lake 5.0 miles Is it punishable by death to wear the t-shirt if you don't run them all? I'm interested but that is one busy schedule!
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Post by Caerwrangonpotter on Apr 6, 2024 2:11:19 GMT
London information email last night:
Blackheath Start (A first for me.....must be because Im running for charity...and donations welcome by the way :-D)
Wave 14/Start around 11.00
Mar lady is in Greenwich with a 11.30 start. Long day as I hope to finish around 4hr 45 & 6hr 30 for her. Will definite spend some time now at the post run St John Ambulance running meet ;-)
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Post by delilahwhy on Apr 6, 2024 21:15:36 GMT
London information email last night: Blackheath Start (A first for me.....must be because Im running for charity...and donations welcome by the way :-D) Wave 14/Start around 11.00 Mar lady is in Greenwich with a 11.30 start. Long day as I hope to finish around 4hr 45 & 6hr 30 for her. Will definite spend some time now at the post run St John Ambulance running meet ;-) Good luck mate. Enjoy it 👍
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Post by Caerwrangonpotter on Apr 7, 2024 11:38:45 GMT
London information email last night: Blackheath Start (A first for me.....must be because Im running for charity...and donations welcome by the way :-D) Wave 14/Start around 11.00 Mar lady is in Greenwich with a 11.30 start. Long day as I hope to finish around 4hr 45 & 6hr 30 for her. Will definite spend some time now at the post run St John Ambulance running meet ;-) Good luck mate. Enjoy it 👍 Cheers chap & I will enjoy it like Ive enjoyed it all the times before
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Post by delilahwhy on Apr 7, 2024 13:10:52 GMT
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Post by felonious on Apr 7, 2024 13:56:49 GMT
For those who fancy a bit of off road running Staffs Moorlands AC have just released their dates for the Summer Series which for non members is £42 for 6 races in fantastic locations. Well organised, open to all ages/ abilities and a bargain compared to the rip off prices gradually creeping into the race circuit. www.staffsmoorlands-ac.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/INFORMATION/Summer+Series6th June Tittesworth 4.6 miles 13th June The Roaches 5.8 miles 20th June Shutingsloe 3.6 miles 27th June Ilam Hall 5.0 miles 18th July Biddulph Grange 4.0 miles 25th July Rudyard Lake 5.0 miles Is it punishable by death to wear the t-shirt if you don't run them all? I'm interested but that is one busy schedule! You need to do four of the six races to get a score. 7:15 start to give runners the time to get to the venues. The only one I binned was Shutlingsloe. 1.8 miles uphill and 1.8 miles downhill which I didn't fancy on a gravel track
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Post by Northy on Apr 7, 2024 14:00:11 GMT
Last double figures of 10 miles today before Manchester marathon next Sunday.
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Post by delilahwhy on Apr 8, 2024 19:28:44 GMT
Another 13km in the bank tonight. Starting to feel it a little in the knees, but overall holding up pretty well so far. Doing plenty of stretches before and after each run to try and stay loose.
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Post by Vadiation_Ribe on Apr 8, 2024 22:15:52 GMT
I keep surprising myself with my times.
0:39:20 10k PB last weekend (I was only aiming for sub-40), then I felt okay so decided to do the Madeley Half Marathon this weekend and did it in 1:30:11 (aiming for 1hr40).
If I knew I'd be so close to breaking 90mins, I would've pushed harder for the last couple of miles. I loved the HM and am looking to sign up for a second already - despite the hills and flooded roads (shoes wet and heavier each time was the most psychologically difficult part of the race, but I kept thinking it's the same for everyone). Great support round the village but lonely on those country roads. Weirdly the HM felt easier than 5k or 10k - my heart rate didn't get as high as racing those according to my watch, so could that be why? Are the shorter distances harder because the effort is more concentrated?
My knees are the worst they've been for a while but seem like they'll be fine again soon. An osteopath made them better a couple of weeks ago when he removed a load of scar tissue - not sure why that wasn't picked up when I had MRI scans and saw surgeons.
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Post by ersaurebot 1, 000, 000 views on Apr 8, 2024 22:32:35 GMT
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Post by felonious on Apr 9, 2024 6:47:12 GMT
I keep surprising myself with my times. 0:39:20 10k PB last weekend (I was only aiming for sub-40), then I felt okay so decided to do the Madeley Half Marathon this weekend and did it in 1:30:11 (aiming for 1hr40). If I knew I'd be so close to breaking 90mins, I would've pushed harder for the last couple of miles. I loved the HM and am looking to sign up for a second already - despite the hills and flooded roads (shoes wet and heavier each time was the most psychologically difficult part of the race, but I kept thinking it's the same for everyone). Great support round the village but lonely on those country roads. Weirdly the HM felt easier than 5k or 10k - my heart rate didn't get as high as racing those according to my watch, so could that be why? Are the shorter distances harder because the effort is more concentrated? My knees are the worst they've been for a while but seem like they'll be fine again soon. An osteopath made them better a couple of weeks ago when he removed a load of scar tissue - not sure why that wasn't picked up when I had MRI scans and saw surgeons. That's a good time for the Madeley half I must have cheered you on at around 11.5 miles just after the double water feature on the straight back into the village.
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Post by dirtygary69 on Apr 9, 2024 9:28:36 GMT
I keep surprising myself with my times. 0:39:20 10k PB last weekend (I was only aiming for sub-40), then I felt okay so decided to do the Madeley Half Marathon this weekend and did it in 1:30:11 (aiming for 1hr40). If I knew I'd be so close to breaking 90mins, I would've pushed harder for the last couple of miles. I loved the HM and am looking to sign up for a second already - despite the hills and flooded roads (shoes wet and heavier each time was the most psychologically difficult part of the race, but I kept thinking it's the same for everyone). Great support round the village but lonely on those country roads. Weirdly the HM felt easier than 5k or 10k - my heart rate didn't get as high as racing those according to my watch, so could that be why? Are the shorter distances harder because the effort is more concentrated? My knees are the worst they've been for a while but seem like they'll be fine again soon. An osteopath made them better a couple of weeks ago when he removed a load of scar tissue - not sure why that wasn't picked up when I had MRI scans and saw surgeons. I'm by no means unfit, and I admit that I do running more to keep myself fit than to beat any sort of time (happy with 5mins/KM), but I have no idea how anybody manages those sorts of times and distances. I feel like that's pretty much a full on sprint, and I'd be done after 4KM at that sort of pace. How do people go about getting these times? Do you have to set yourself a target to be able to do it? One thing I really seem to struggle with is my breathing, I feel like I'm hyperventilating a lot of the time (obviously I'm not) and concentrating on that rather than running. Does anyone have any tips for that sort of thing? I can't see me ever really doing much more than 10KM (I have managed 13KM a couple of times on a certain route) and I am relatively happy doing that once every week or so plus what I do in the gym. I was bollocksed after 8KM last night but did manage it in just under 40 mins.
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Post by Vadiation_Ribe on Apr 9, 2024 10:09:14 GMT
I keep surprising myself with my times. 0:39:20 10k PB last weekend (I was only aiming for sub-40), then I felt okay so decided to do the Madeley Half Marathon this weekend and did it in 1:30:11 (aiming for 1hr40). If I knew I'd be so close to breaking 90mins, I would've pushed harder for the last couple of miles. I loved the HM and am looking to sign up for a second already - despite the hills and flooded roads (shoes wet and heavier each time was the most psychologically difficult part of the race, but I kept thinking it's the same for everyone). Great support round the village but lonely on those country roads. Weirdly the HM felt easier than 5k or 10k - my heart rate didn't get as high as racing those according to my watch, so could that be why? Are the shorter distances harder because the effort is more concentrated? My knees are the worst they've been for a while but seem like they'll be fine again soon. An osteopath made them better a couple of weeks ago when he removed a load of scar tissue - not sure why that wasn't picked up when I had MRI scans and saw surgeons. I'm by no means unfit, and I admit that I do running more to keep myself fit than to beat any sort of time (happy with 5mins/KM), but I have no idea how anybody manages those sorts of times and distances. I feel like that's pretty much a full on sprint, and I'd be done after 4KM at that sort of pace. How do people go about getting these times? Do you have to set yourself a target to be able to do it? One thing I really seem to struggle with is my breathing, I feel like I'm hyperventilating a lot of the time (obviously I'm not) and concentrating on that rather than running. Does anyone have any tips for that sort of thing? I can't see me ever really doing much more than 10KM (I have managed 13KM a couple of times on a certain route) and I am relatively happy doing that once every week or so plus what I do in the gym. I was bollocksed after 8KM last night but did manage it in just under 40 mins. Aye - you definitely don't sound unfit. I didn't plan to be running for times but found seeing that progress helps my motivation. When I stop improving times, I'll look at improving my age grading! I never thought I'd race more than 10k, but I joined the NSRRA and as I'm going to miss a few of the shorter races, I decided to give Madeley a go. I'm relatively new to running having started during the pandemic and then had 2.5 very stop-start years due to injury (not caused by running). I've been running consistently for 15 months now, every week without fail - even when ill which doesn't seem to be generally recommended, but it's that consistency that's seemed to help most with me as I've seen the trajectories with my times go beyond what I expected. Even on holiday I'll take a camera on slow sightseeing runs - Spain's beaches and walled cities (running around the hills around them) were great for this last year. My speed seemed to improve more when I started running slower. Instead of a fast run 4 or 5 times a week, I only tend to do one fast a week now, and that at tempo pace (so working hard but not full effort). Plus a slow long run every week-ish (long for me is about 7-10k). I also run hills, sometimes repeats - as fast as I can uphill for sometimes as little as 15 seconds, then walk back down to recover and sprint back up. I also started doing shorter faster runs, so as fast as I could for 1 or 2k, which I think helped get my body used to running faster in preparation for faster 5ks. I often carry on at jogging pace or run intervals (fast/jog/fast/jog). I set myself targets and have set the lap pace on my watch to 400m - so every 400m I know if I'm hitting my target. I used www.hardleyrunners.co.uk/documents/pace_chart.pdf to get a 1m54s 400m average for the 1hr40 half marathon target. So the aim was to average that out over the up and downhills. Also I generally start off faster than my planned average pace because I find my body is capable of more than I expect - so at Madeley I went for 1m37s 400m splits for the first 4k then purposely slowed down approaching the first hill. I imagine as I get more experienced, I'll aim for a more consistent pace. I try to take long deep breaths and get rid of all that breath before taking the next (a tip from this very thread) - try that next time and see how you feel. Also felt like my breathing/speed improved when I started breathing in through my nose as well as my mouth (even though I can only breath in through one nostril). I've never managed to do one of the plans, just some workouts now and again, but this website has loads of great info if you're interested: www.mcmillanrunning.com/best-5k-workout/
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Post by dirtygary69 on Apr 9, 2024 12:26:35 GMT
I'm by no means unfit, and I admit that I do running more to keep myself fit than to beat any sort of time (happy with 5mins/KM), but I have no idea how anybody manages those sorts of times and distances. I feel like that's pretty much a full on sprint, and I'd be done after 4KM at that sort of pace. How do people go about getting these times? Do you have to set yourself a target to be able to do it? One thing I really seem to struggle with is my breathing, I feel like I'm hyperventilating a lot of the time (obviously I'm not) and concentrating on that rather than running. Does anyone have any tips for that sort of thing? I can't see me ever really doing much more than 10KM (I have managed 13KM a couple of times on a certain route) and I am relatively happy doing that once every week or so plus what I do in the gym. I was bollocksed after 8KM last night but did manage it in just under 40 mins. Aye - you definitely don't sound unfit. I didn't plan to be running for times but found seeing that progress helps my motivation. When I stop improving times, I'll look at improving my age grading! I never thought I'd race more than 10k, but I joined the NSRRA and as I'm going to miss a few of the shorter races, I decided to give Madeley a go. I'm relatively new to running having started during the pandemic and then had 2.5 very stop-start years due to injury (not caused by running). I've been running consistently for 15 months now, every week without fail - even when ill which doesn't seem to be generally recommended, but it's that consistency that's seemed to help most with me as I've seen the trajectories with my times go beyond what I expected. Even on holiday I'll take a camera on slow sightseeing runs - Spain's beaches and walled cities (running around the hills around them) were great for this last year. My speed seemed to improve more when I started running slower. Instead of a fast run 4 or 5 times a week, I only tend to do one fast a week now, and that at tempo pace (so working hard but not full effort). Plus a slow long run every week-ish (long for me is about 7-10k). I also run hills, sometimes repeats - as fast as I can uphill for sometimes as little as 15 seconds, then walk back down to recover and sprint back up. I also started doing shorter faster runs, so as fast as I could for 1 or 2k, which I think helped get my body used to running faster in preparation for faster 5ks. I often carry on at jogging pace or run intervals (fast/jog/fast/jog). I set myself targets and have set the lap pace on my watch to 400m - so every 400m I know if I'm hitting my target. I used www.hardleyrunners.co.uk/documents/pace_chart.pdf to get a 1m54s 400m average for the 1hr40 half marathon target. So the aim was to average that out over the up and downhills. Also I generally start off faster than my planned average pace because I find my body is capable of more than I expect - so at Madeley I went for 1m37s 400m splits for the first 4k then purposely slowed down approaching the first hill. I imagine as I get more experienced, I'll aim for a more consistent pace. I try to take long deep breaths and get rid of all that breath before taking the next (a tip from this very thread) - try that next time and see how you feel. Also felt like my breathing/speed improved when I started breathing in through my nose as well as my mouth (even though I can only breath in through one nostril). I've never managed to do one of the plans, just some workouts now and again, but this website has loads of great info if you're interested: www.mcmillanrunning.com/best-5k-workout/Similar to you, I started running during Covid in the absence of the gym. I was checking my Strava the other day out of interest and my distances and times 3 to 4 years ago were quite quick at certain points. If you've been running for 15 months, that probably gives you a decent grounding to work from as you're well in the zone with it. I can fancy it some weeks and maybe carry it on for a few weeks/months but I'll drop back off again and then not do any road running for ages. I do like the gym and can only get there three times a week so sacrificing for a road run isn't always what I want to do. I have tried shorter, quicker runs but more on the treadmill but, again, I only really level out at around 5min/KM overall. I do tend to do 2 mins quick followed by 1 min walk, so that's probably why more so. I think I might try a shorter 5km and see how quick I can get that done on the road. I simply can't imagine doing a half marathon, as that's double what I'm doing now and I'm virtually done after that as it is. One thing I have noticed lately is that I don't ache much the day after, whereas before my legs would be in bits for a couple of days, so something has improved somewhere. My usual method on road running is just starting off steady and trying to keep it constant. I feel like if I go off quick, it'll knacker me out and the rest of my run will be a struggle. I'll try and have a go at breathing better, I just end up a general blotchy, snotty mess by the end of a run whatever happens to be honest. Cheers for the website link, I'll have a look.
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Post by Northy on Apr 9, 2024 16:03:41 GMT
What stary area are you in, I've got purple.
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Post by delilahwhy on Apr 9, 2024 20:43:46 GMT
Another 12km tonight. Tank felt completely empty. Toughest day so far.
124km down. 276km to go.
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Post by delilahwhy on Apr 10, 2024 20:57:24 GMT
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Post by delilahwhy on Apr 11, 2024 19:56:04 GMT
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Post by felonious on Apr 14, 2024 16:57:52 GMT
What stary area are you in, I've got purple. Well done Northy on your marathon pb, well deserved
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Post by felonious on Apr 14, 2024 17:51:12 GMT
Well done to Yes as well think it might be a pb for him as well
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