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Post by felonious on May 16, 2020 12:52:26 GMT
I've done 4 min efforts along the canal through Congleton this morning. Socially distanced intervals along a tow path just don't work. I think I got 2 clean runs and a lot of death stares. Yeah I'm avoiding the canals after all the death stares on my last run down there. I mean I was doing all my marathon training down there in the pissing rain in January and February, I should be giving them death stares. Same here teamed up with my mate who was training for Manchester to get me up to 20 mile race basic fitness and apart from a few hardy dog walkers all the way to Stone and back absolutely no one else
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Post by felonious on May 16, 2020 12:57:20 GMT
7.1 miler this morning along the canal and the river path in Stoke up to the Harvester roundabout by the stadium, back down and up to Hanford on the opposite side averaged 6:59 per mile so I'm happy with that. I've done 4 min efforts along the canal through Congleton this morning. Socially distanced intervals along a tow path just don't work. I think I got 2 clean runs and a lot of death stares. It buggers the breathing up as well when you're running past someone and trying to breathe normally 15 yards either side
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Post by AlliG on May 16, 2020 13:41:29 GMT
Yeah I'm avoiding the canals after all the death stares on my last run down there. I mean I was doing all my marathon training down there in the pissing rain in January and February, I should be giving them death stares. Same here teamed up with my mate who was training for Manchester to get me up to 20 mile race basic fitness and apart from a few hardy dog walkers all the way to Stone and back absolutely no one else For the last 3 years I have power walked from Stone to Barlaston and back along the canal every morning until the coronavirus lockdown but have now had to find somewhere else where it is easier to socially distance. There are a number of stretches where it is physically impossible to even leave 1m of space when people are passing and no one should now be exercising in the areas where canal barges are moored. (There are 6 foot banners telling people not to use these areas for exercise)
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Post by Orbs on May 16, 2020 14:11:18 GMT
I’d say age would come into it a bit. If you’re 20 something then it’ll be fine. If you’re an old fecker (over 50) then you might get some hip/knee issues. I turn 37 in June. In that case you'll piss it.
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Post by Orbs on May 16, 2020 14:12:27 GMT
7.1 miler this morning along the canal and the river path in Stoke up to the Harvester roundabout by the stadium, back down and up to Hanford on the opposite side averaged 6:59 per mile so I'm happy with that. Nice and flat I see...
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2020 18:38:46 GMT
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Post by Squeekster on May 16, 2020 19:10:47 GMT
Same here teamed up with my mate who was training for Manchester to get me up to 20 mile race basic fitness and apart from a few hardy dog walkers all the way to Stone and back absolutely no one else For the last 3 years I have power walked from Stone to Barlaston and back along the canal every morning until the coronavirus lockdown but have now had to find somewhere else where it is easier to socially distance. There are a number of stretches where it is physically impossible to even leave 1m of space when people are passing and no one should now be exercising in the areas where canal barges are moored. (There are 6 foot banners telling people not to use these areas for exercise) I've been power walking for years but for around six months tried jogging got up to 3 miles in around 30 mins some times below sometimes over and although I did less runs than walks but I have found it less beneficial. Going to back to the power walking, less impact on the joints and at 50 next month it suits me although I do(did) play football twice a week as well, anyway back to your point I did two power walks a day in the week one on my lunch time down from by seimans in Congleton down the macc road to Havanah village round by the school and back on a loop, on the way home to Kidsgrove I'd go round Astbury mere, doing it for years and recently I've stopped as I,ve never seen so many families round there in all the time I've been going, usually you see the fisherman and a few dog walkers but it got that bad with dirty looks and just no room to do it comfortably I've stopped, I also got stopped by the police who wanted to fine me at first till I argued my point.
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Post by yes on May 17, 2020 6:11:13 GMT
Yeah I'm avoiding the canals after all the death stares on my last run down there. I mean I was doing all my marathon training down there in the pissing rain in January and February, I should be giving them death stares. Same here teamed up with my mate who was training for Manchester to get me up to 20 mile race basic fitness and apart from a few hardy dog walkers all the way to Stone and back absolutely no one else As much as we're taking the piss, it is great to see so many people getting fit. Can only be good for the long term physical and mental health of the country. Hopefully many will try and make time for exercise after lockdown, and don't get put off by gale force winds 😂
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Post by felonious on May 17, 2020 6:25:38 GMT
For the last 3 years I have power walked from Stone to Barlaston and back along the canal every morning until the coronavirus lockdown but have now had to find somewhere else where it is easier to socially distance. There are a number of stretches where it is physically impossible to even leave 1m of space when people are passing and no one should now be exercising in the areas where canal barges are moored. (There are 6 foot banners telling people not to use these areas for exercise) I've been power walking for years but for around six months tried jogging got up to 3 miles in around 30 mins some times below sometimes over and although I did less runs than walks but I have found it less beneficial. Going to back to the power walking, less impact on the joints and at 50 next month it suits me although I do(did) play football twice a week as well, anyway back to your point I did two power walks a day in the week one on my lunch time down from by seimans in Congleton down the macc road to Havanah village round by the school and back on a loop, on the way home to Kidsgrove I'd go round Astbury mere, doing it for years and recently I've stopped as I,ve never seen so many families round there in all the time I've been going, usually you see the fisherman and a few dog walkers but it got that bad with dirty looks and just no room to do it comfortably I've stopped, I also got stopped by the police who wanted to fine me at first till I argued my point. Time to start your own Power walking thread up lads?
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Post by felonious on May 17, 2020 6:30:54 GMT
Same here teamed up with my mate who was training for Manchester to get me up to 20 mile race basic fitness and apart from a few hardy dog walkers all the way to Stone and back absolutely no one else As much as we're taking the piss, it is great to see so many people getting fit. Can only be good for the long term physical and mental health of the country. Hopefully many will try and make time for exercise after lockdown, and don't get put off by gale force winds 😂 It's this all day long I've never seen so many cyclists out on the lanes and because they're not the regular ones they even smile and say hello My lad's been bedridden for 6 years with only a Playstation console for a crutch but yesterday's 5K dropped below 30 minutes, the cycle's been out and even the dog's been walked. He's dropped around 20 pounds in two months as well
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Post by Timmypotter on May 17, 2020 6:43:44 GMT
As much as we're taking the piss, it is great to see so many people getting fit. Can only be good for the long term physical and mental health of the country. Hopefully many will try and make time for exercise after lockdown, and don't get put off by gale force winds 😂 It's this all day long I've never seen so many cyclists out on the lanes and because they're not the regular ones they even smile and say hello My lad's been bedridden for 6 years with only a Playstation console for a crutch but yesterday's 5K dropped below 30 minutes, the cycle's been out and even the dog's been walked. He's dropped around 20 pounds in a month as well For me this is terrible news. All these people are going to be entering races when this is finished and some of them will be really good. I might never finish in the top 10 again 😉
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Post by felonious on May 17, 2020 6:50:52 GMT
It's this all day long I've never seen so many cyclists out on the lanes and because they're not the regular ones they even smile and say hello My lad's been bedridden for 6 years with only a Playstation console for a crutch but yesterday's 5K dropped below 30 minutes, the cycle's been out and even the dog's been walked. He's dropped around 20 pounds in a month as well For me this is terrible news. All these people are going to be entering races when this is finished and some of them will be really good. I might never finish in the top 10 again 😉 I think you're safe there's a longer build up period than you think..... it's taken Yes about 7 years to get any good
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Post by salopstick on May 17, 2020 7:21:27 GMT
Same here teamed up with my mate who was training for Manchester to get me up to 20 mile race basic fitness and apart from a few hardy dog walkers all the way to Stone and back absolutely no one else As much as we're taking the piss, it is great to see so many people getting fit. Can only be good for the long term physical and mental health of the country. Hopefully many will try and make time for exercise after lockdown, and don't get put off by gale force winds 😂 It seems like the traditional March winds have been non stop since February
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2020 7:49:32 GMT
The more people that get into running, the better.
Health benefits aside, there is nothing better for your mental state of mind.
It can only be a good thing.
I'm just disappointed I didnt get into sooner. I could've given Mo a run for his money.
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2020 7:49:57 GMT
P.s. thanks for your sponsors guys.
I plan on starting tomorrow 👍🏃♂️
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Post by yes on May 17, 2020 10:06:48 GMT
For me this is terrible news. All these people are going to be entering races when this is finished and some of them will be really good. I might never finish in the top 10 again 😉 I think you're safe there's a longer build up period than you think..... it's taken Yes about 7 years to get any good Don't worry, I'd never think I was any good whilst I've got you keeping me grounded with your age graded stories 😉
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Post by yes on May 17, 2020 10:08:40 GMT
It's this all day long I've never seen so many cyclists out on the lanes and because they're not the regular ones they even smile and say hello My lad's been bedridden for 6 years with only a Playstation console for a crutch but yesterday's 5K dropped below 30 minutes, the cycle's been out and even the dog's been walked. He's dropped around 20 pounds in a month as well For me this is terrible news. All these people are going to be entering races when this is finished and some of them will be really good. I might never finish in the top 10 again 😉 I was thinking the same the other day. Guys that have kept themselves relatively fit with football and other sports now taking up running tend to do quite well. Group D for me next year then 😂 Maybe we'll have a return to the 70s/80s running scene when everybody ran a lot quicker (and courses were a lot shorter 😉)
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Post by felonious on May 17, 2020 10:09:44 GMT
I think you're safe there's a longer build up period than you think..... it's taken Yes about 7 years to get any good Don't worry, I'd never think I was any good whilst I've got you keeping me grounded with your age graded stories 😉 It never goes away son I've got lads in their 70s and 80s keeping me grounded...... some of these old buggers are old enough to remember your grandad running
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Post by felonious on May 17, 2020 10:16:26 GMT
For me this is terrible news. All these people are going to be entering races when this is finished and some of them will be really good. I might never finish in the top 10 again 😉 I was thinking the same the other day. Guys that have kept themselves relatively fit with football and other sports now taking up running tend to do quite well. Group D for me next year then 😂 Maybe we'll have a return to the 70s/80s running scene when everybody ran a lot quicker (and courses were a lot shorter 😉) Ah the days of no cars when everyone had to use Shanks's pony. There were no paedophiles about in those days so the kids were let loose unrestricted all day I remember even crossing the M6 with me fishing gear I did the Wammy Parkrun three times a week visiting my gran and that was on a proper railway track Football on tap in every corner of the village and no gaming.... it's no wonder this generation is faster
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Post by Orbs on May 17, 2020 11:05:55 GMT
As much as we're taking the piss, it is great to see so many people getting fit. Can only be good for the long term physical and mental health of the country. Hopefully many will try and make time for exercise after lockdown, and don't get put off by gale force winds 😂 It's this all day long I've never seen so many cyclists out on the lanes and because they're not the regular ones they even smile and say hello My lad's been bedridden for 6 years with only a Playstation console for a crutch but yesterday's 5K dropped below 30 minutes, the cycle's been out and even the dog's been walked. He's dropped around 20 pounds in two months as well This saying hello (or even waving) at fellow joggers (I'm not a runner ) is quite interesting. I find the vast majority of people don't reply, wave or acknowledge me as we pass. I do it every time and am surprised when I get a response. Is it different in different parts of the country? I'm in Nottingham. My theory is that morning people are more friendly and more inclined to respond. I said 'morning' to this bloke the other day and he replied with 'good observation'
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Post by yes on May 17, 2020 11:21:32 GMT
It's this all day long I've never seen so many cyclists out on the lanes and because they're not the regular ones they even smile and say hello My lad's been bedridden for 6 years with only a Playstation console for a crutch but yesterday's 5K dropped below 30 minutes, the cycle's been out and even the dog's been walked. He's dropped around 20 pounds in two months as well This saying hello (or even waving) at fellow joggers (I'm not a runner ) is quite interesting. I find the vast majority of people don't reply, wave or acknowledge me as we pass. I do it every time and am surprised when I get a response. Is it different in different parts of the country? I'm in Nottingham. My theory is that morning people are more friendly and more inclined to respond. I said 'morning' to this bloke the other day and he replied with 'good observation' It's the opposite here I find, quite rare for another runner not to acknowledge. Staffs folk are just a friendly bunch I think, until you take their monkey dust away...
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2020 11:40:09 GMT
I always acknowledge a runner when I pass them.
I would say 50 / 50 for those that bother to respond.
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Post by felonious on May 17, 2020 12:03:30 GMT
It's this all day long I've never seen so many cyclists out on the lanes and because they're not the regular ones they even smile and say hello My lad's been bedridden for 6 years with only a Playstation console for a crutch but yesterday's 5K dropped below 30 minutes, the cycle's been out and even the dog's been walked. He's dropped around 20 pounds in two months as well This saying hello (or even waving) at fellow joggers (I'm not a runner ) is quite interesting. I find the vast majority of people don't reply, wave or acknowledge me as we pass. I do it every time and am surprised when I get a response. Is it different in different parts of the country? I'm in Nottingham. My theory is that morning people are more friendly and more inclined to respond. I said 'morning' to this bloke the other day and he replied with 'good observation' Do they know you? Think we need a bit more information, a breakdown of responses between those who met you before and complete strangers would be useful
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Post by Timmypotter on May 17, 2020 12:04:38 GMT
This saying hello (or even waving) at fellow joggers (I'm not a runner ) is quite interesting. I find the vast majority of people don't reply, wave or acknowledge me as we pass. I do it every time and am surprised when I get a response. Is it different in different parts of the country? I'm in Nottingham. My theory is that morning people are more friendly and more inclined to respond. I said 'morning' to this bloke the other day and he replied with 'good observation' It's the opposite here I find, quite rare for another runner not to acknowledge. Staffs folk are just a friendly bunch I think, until you take their monkey dust away... I ran past a lad the other day, probably similar age to me, similar height and hair colour, wearing exactly the same get up as me (flourescent yellow t shirt, black shorts, black socks, black shoes). I could see him from about half a mile away and thought, this is strange - definitely comment worthy. As we passed I said 'top dress sense mate'. He just kept his eyes on the ground and ran straight past me. I suppose you don't know what people have got going on in their heads, especially at the moment, but it seemed strange to me. 90% of people will at least give you a nod around here.
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2020 13:08:30 GMT
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Post by yes on May 17, 2020 14:57:06 GMT
Not quick enough, can I have a refund?
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Post by yes on May 17, 2020 14:57:32 GMT
Forgot the winky face 😉😉
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Post by yes on May 17, 2020 14:58:30 GMT
It's the opposite here I find, quite rare for another runner not to acknowledge. Staffs folk are just a friendly bunch I think, until you take their monkey dust away... I ran past a lad the other day, probably similar age to me, similar height and hair colour, wearing exactly the same get up as me (flourescent yellow t shirt, black shorts, black socks, black shoes). I could see him from about half a mile away and thought, this is strange - definitely comment worthy. As we passed I said 'top dress sense mate'. He just kept his eyes on the ground and ran straight past me. I suppose you don't know what people have got going on in their heads, especially at the moment, but it seemed strange to me. 90% of people will at least give you a nod around here. True, also a lot of people feel self conscious about running outdoors. Nobody gives a monkeys in reality, but some people think all eyes are on them.
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Post by Orbs on May 17, 2020 15:18:53 GMT
This saying hello (or even waving) at fellow joggers (I'm not a runner ) is quite interesting. I find the vast majority of people don't reply, wave or acknowledge me as we pass. I do it every time and am surprised when I get a response. Is it different in different parts of the country? I'm in Nottingham. My theory is that morning people are more friendly and more inclined to respond. I said 'morning' to this bloke the other day and he replied with 'good observation' Do they know you? Think we need a bit more information, a breakdown of responses between those who met you before and complete strangers would be useful The overwhelming majority are people I don't know. My route takes me into Wollaton Park which has a hall (batman filmed there)and deer and so loads of visitors. Other runners go too though because it's quite picturesque with a big lake. I'd imagine there isn't much difference in the response rate (R value) between those that have met me before and complete strangers... I'm going out later so I'll do a poll of runners and report back on the R value
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Post by felonious on May 17, 2020 15:41:24 GMT
Do they know you? Think we need a bit more information, a breakdown of responses between those who met you before and complete strangers would be useful The overwhelming majority are people I don't know. My route takes me into Wollaton Park which has a hall (batman filmed there)and deer and so loads of visitors. Other runners go too though because it's quite picturesque with a big lake. I'd imagine there isn't much difference in the response rate (R value) between those that have met me before and complete strangers... I'm going out later so I'll do a poll of runners and report back on the R value I know it well, it holds the national cross country championships....... when did you get so serious?
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