Any Runners On Here??

[Venod]

I am short of inspiration to start running again, I did a 6 mile run a few weeks back and my ankle swelled up and had a sore achilles as well as aching legs, the aching legs were expected because I havn't run since about march, the achilles was a bit more worrying, I did run in some fell shoes perhaps a more cushioned shoe would be advisable untill I get a few miles in. I found some old results from 34 years ago, don't know if the distance is accurate but it was my finest hour (well 16 min 16 sec) I was 20th.

In front of me Martin Weeks (Fell Runner of the year) behind me Bill Fielding (Over 50 Fell Runner of the year) also in front of me B Grant & Colin Todd who I think still run the fells.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

I used a wiggle discount to score a pair of cheap Inox-8 Mudclaw 300 after last week's slip, slidin' awa-ay parkrun.

After hearing the ghastly news from Paris last night and then hearing the awful death toll when I put the radio on this morning I didn't feel like going for a run in the rain... but I went, because I knew folk had given up their Saturday morning to lay on another parkrun for the likes of me, and I had a goal (or two).

Whilst it was drier this week, and in deference to the studded sole, I stayed off the tarmac as much as possible, the new shoes made a big difference on the muddy stretches.

Goal one; get round sub-26. Slow by my standards, even by my winter standards, especially kilometre three, but I've not been running mid-week the last few weeks - head not in the right space because of work/home issues, and it was faster than last week.

Goal two; get round unhurt and clock up my 50th parkrun - my goal was 50 before I'm 55, early next month. Did it.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

I used a wiggle discount to score a pair of cheap Inox-8 Mudclaw 300 after last week's slip, slidin' awa-ay parkrun.

Whilst it was drier this week, and in deference to the studded sole, I stayed off the tarmac as much as possible, the new shoes made a big difference on the muddy stretches

Yes, they do wear out rapidly on tarmac, but will tend to 'flatten' first, if you look the sole is slightly convex, as did my first pair of Mud-Claw 330

You'll also notice the difference, when it snows, for road-running!

I recently got a pair of X-Talon 212, & those are almost equal to the MC, perhaps even better on a route like the 'Withins', where you're on (Yorkshire) 'flag-stones', as they seem to no skate around as much
Very light, & minimal cushioning





My 'fell' collection (amended, some gone, but replaced - such as the X-Talon added)



Top = More Miles 'Cheviots' (tread like a tractor tyre, but I find them a bit stiff for racing)
Middle = Roc-Lite 315 (x 2 pair). Oroc 340 (tungsten studded, for ice) Nike road shoes sneaking in (now just 'slippers')
Bottom = Mud-Claw 333, MudClaw 330, Mizuno Wave Harrier (very good, for what they are, but binned, as uppers split too much to keep using, after 5 years!!)

 

[campagman]

I'm looking for some minimalist type shoes. Could you please recommend a pair that would suit mainly trail running but could also be used occasionally on road, thanks?

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

I'm looking for some minimalist type shoes. Could you please recommend a pair that would suit mainly trail running but could also be used occasionally on road, thanks?

I'd say, look on the Inov-8 website

 

[GrumpyGregry]

I'm looking for some minimalist type shoes. Could you please recommend a pair that would suit mainly trail running but could also be used occasionally on road, thanks?

Keep an eye on TKMaxx. They keep getting minimalist Brooks shoes in.

 

[SWSteve]

Hi,

Haven't posted on here in a while...

A couple of developments in my running career, I've signed up to a half marathon in March (Bath Half), and completed my first park run on Saturday.

Park run was ace, I've never ran in a group before, I managed to get round in 22:23 which I was extremely surprised and happy with, and it gives me something to chase next week as I know I could go faster...

The Half Marathon is somewhat scary, so to aid my training I'm thinking I need a sports watch that can tell me how far I've gone, otherwise training will be very hard to measure... What do you people use, or can you direct me to a good running forum where I can pester others in the know.

All this fell running sounds good, and the posts from Howies on Instagram make me want to off running along cliff edges, so I may convert in the future...

Steve

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Hi,

Haven't posted on here in a while...

A couple of developments in my running career, I've signed up to a half marathon in March (Bath Half), and completed my first park run on Saturday.

Park run was ace, I've never ran in a group before, I managed to get round in 22:23 which I was extremely surprised and happy with, and it gives me something to chase next week as I know I could go faster...

The Half Marathon is somewhat scary, so to aid my training I'm thinking I need a sports watch that can tell me how far I've gone, otherwise training will be very hard to measure... What do you people use, or can you direct me to a good running forum where I can pester others in the know.

All this fell running sounds good, and the posts from Howies on Instagram make me want to off running along cliff edges, so I may convert in the future...

Steve

Google DC Rainmaker the source of info on running watches.

I use a Garmin Forerunner and Strava (and Veloviewer). Very useful for logging stuff.

Nice time for parkrun btw (and note, it is one word no capital - some get very funny about it and it appears I'm one!)

 

[SWSteve]

Google DC Rainmaker the source of info on running watches.

I use a Garmin Forerunner and Strava (and Veloviewer). Very useful for logging stuff.

Nice time for parkrun btw (and note, it is one word no capital - some get very funny about it and it appears I'm one!)

My tablet isn't a fan of parkrun so I'll have to add it to the dictionary, the route is 2.5k uphill, and then 2.5k downhill,

 

[GrumpyGregry]

My tablet isn't a fan of parkrun so I'll have to add it to the dictionary, the route is 2.5k uphill, and then 2.5k downhill,

In that case it is an even better time!

 

[Mo1959]

Hi,

Haven't posted on here in a while...

A couple of developments in my running career, I've signed up to a half marathon in March (Bath Half), and completed my first park run on Saturday.

Park run was ace, I've never ran in a group before, I managed to get round in 22:23 which I was extremely surprised and happy with, and it gives me something to chase next week as I know I could go faster...

The Half Marathon is somewhat scary, so to aid my training I'm thinking I need a sports watch that can tell me how far I've gone, otherwise training will be very hard to measure... What do you people use, or can you direct me to a good running forum where I can pester others in the know.

All this fell running sounds good, and the posts from Howies on Instagram make me want to off running along cliff edges, so I may convert in the future...

Steve

That looked hilly for a parkrun Steve so I am sure you will better your time, which is already bloomin good!

Forerunner 15 is quite a decent watch if you're not looking for anything too fancy. It's enough to record time, distance, average, etc and can be used with a heart rate monitor too.

 

[SWSteve]

That looked hilly for a parkrun Steve so I am sure you will better your time, which is already bloomin good!

Forerunner 15 is quite a decent watch if you're not looking for anything too fancy. It's enough to record time, distance, average, etc and can be used with a heart rate monitor too.

Thanks Mo, I was, and still am, very happy with my time at the run. I'll keep trying with it across the winter, as it was a great experience.

Thanks, I've been looking at the options from Garmin, as I really like my 500 for the bike, but the cost comparison for competitors with the same features is a tough call to make.

 

[stephec]

Finally got myself upto running for half an hour non stop, so I did my first ever parkrun this morning.

33:01, peed me off a bit as when I looked at my watch with half a mile to go I got a wriggle on to try and go under 33:00.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Therefore ...................
It'll be these 3 as the remaining races of the year (barring ParkRuns)
1. 'Harriers v Cyclists'
Exactly same 6 mile route for runners & riders - certain sections favour either group
http://www.bingleyharriers.co.uk/events/harriers-vs-cyclists/
I rode it in 2007 & 2008
Ran in; 2009, 2010, 2011 (DNF, due to collecting a branch in an eye), 2013 & 2014
Damned good fun, trying to beat the 'CX' racers & MTB-ers
Seen here, ins 2nd picture, talking to Ron Roberts ('Wakefield CC'), Paul Milson ('Calder Clarion') & Darrell Bradbury ('Norton Wheelers', but running this time, for 'Dark Peak Fell-Runners')
https://www.flickr.com/photos/hanglebads/sets/72157637737214764
(bottom of page, '94', in Bingley Harriers vest; Phil Thackray; dad of Richard & Robert, the ex GB CX squad/Pace Research riders)

Could be quite an interesting race, rather cold/wet
'Kit' requirement has been announced on Bingley Harriers website
Quick note to all runners for Saturday, the minimum kit, given the current forecast, will be a WINDPROOF TOP, HAT & GLOVES.
Below is the current forecast from the Met Office with “feels like” temperatures of between -3 and -2 degrees! This requirement is subject to change if the forecast changes


This doesn't have to be worn, just carried in case of injury, so you can don it, or someone can put it on you, or if you have to wait with another competitor

I know it says 'runners', that's because it's a FRA event, & the CX/MTB entrants are beholden to their own rulings, if any invoked?
However, given that John Rawnsley ('Mr Three Peaks CX') is involved, he'll have views

Finally got myself upto running for half an hour non stop, so I did my first ever parkrun this morning.
33:01, peed me off a bit as when I looked at my watch with half a mile to go I got a wriggle on to try and go under 33:00.

Now you've got a target, & know the effort involved, you'll knock time off it next week

'H v C' was the reason I didn't ParkRun this morning, as I tried PR-ing as a warm-up, for the 2013 event & posted my slowest (original course - route amended in 2014) time

 

[Mo1959]

Finally got myself upto running for half an hour non stop, so I did my first ever parkrun this morning.

33:01, peed me off a bit as when I looked at my watch with half a mile to go I got a wriggle on to try and go under 33:00.

Well done. As I said in another post, if we get a bad winter I think I will stick to walking and jogging rather than risk the bike. At least you get a heat up and don't suffer from frozen fingers and toes like on the bike.