Any Runners On Here??

[Pottsy]

I use one of these:

http://www.upandrunning.co.uk/petzl-tikkina

Pretty simple, cheap, lightweight and effective enough for me. I don't run in pitch black countryside, just dark riverside paths occasionally.

 

[MrJamie]

In the past when I've tried to lose weight, the muscular ache was what always stopped me eating what I shouldn't. Knowing I'd put all that effort into burning calories, not to mention the pain I was in, meant I kept away from from the junk food. All that effort for nothing..
Step away from the cakes

Naminder you'll never get me away from the cakes I'll just have to burn it off!

i run a lot in the winter and decided to go to a pucker shop and get a good pair of runners the chap a so called expert recommended a pair of adidas super nova not a light buy at £90 had a few 10km runs and started to get knee and calve pain,so on recomendation of my physio reverted back to my old pair,feeling good again after a few weeks of increased mileage put the adidas back on,gentle run out at two miles calve on fire,so jogged home,physio next day to see the chap who knows about this,who i do ride with weekly,
he says i have been recommended the wrong shoes and the pain will come back if i carry on using the new shoes,
he recommended me to change my shoes to neuteral and he will mould me a sole as i have a bi ff vg 10 degree,foot with good movement,i am fumming at the present a so called expert ,selling me a pair of runners that aint no good,i see a battle coming

I know a few people who have been recommended the wrong type of shoes in a running shop, it seems quite common on running forums too. Im not sure if its down to the staff, or that you cant run properly in a shop. Most big brands have guides on their websites as to what kind of shoe you need based on arch height, tread wear patterns etc and they seem quite accurate.

So, what does every one else use?

Ive not really run with lights, i tend to just run around the residential streets here for dark runs, occasionally down the river in the dark with the weirdos. Sometimes one of my friends will cycle alongside with a couple of magicshines to light the way which opens up a lot more routes for evening running. Theyve turned a lot of the street lights off around here, so quite a few of my routes from a couple of years ago are too dark now.

 

[wanda2010]

Not that I've done any night runs so far, but I live in the city so any runs I do are on well-lit streets and one of my local commons is surrounded by well-lit busy roads.

Re shoes, I use orthotics and already know what type of shoes to use. I may also have been lucky in that the few times I've gone into a running shop I've been able to use a treadmill or the member of staff, who also runs, has been spot on with their suggestions.

 

[MrJamie]

Did the Movember 10k this morning, which went better than expected and really enjoyed it, the atmosphere's pretty good fun. I finished in 30seconds over the hour, which although not speedy im pleased with, good starting point for getting back into it and there were a few hills, slippy corners and steps that ate time, I pushed hard all the way and HR hit 197bpm at the last 100m. Best of all HP Sauce were giving out free bacon sandwiches at the finish line which sold me completely

 

[wanda2010]

Well done!

I haven't done any running since last Sunday morning. Went clothes shopping instead

 

[gavroche]

I hate running, cycling is easier and at least you keep moving when you stop pedalling.

 

[wanda2010]

Yes cycling is easier but running means you don't have to watch what you eat too rigorously. Works for me

 

[DCLane]

I'm getting into the running - going out 3 times a week at the moment to cover 2 miles a time. Next month that'll move up to 5k in preparation for the Dewsbury 10k in Februrary. Usually it's in the dark though.

What I've found is that it's an entirely different muscle set from cycling. Having got (fairly) proficient on the bike over the last 18 months it's like beginning all over again with the running.

Swimming starts as well next month, which hopefully will go better.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Ran the 'Barnsley 10K' this morning in Royston
http://www.runningfreeonline.com/Maps/3949
http://www.barnsleyac.co.uk/index.html


I'd entered it last year, but DNS'd due to the eye injury I collected at the 'Harriers v Cyclists' (the day before Barnsley), so therefore really wanted to have a go this year.
Given its terrain, my 2010 run here gave me an, at the time PB, of 42:53

There was quite a few of us (Ackworthians) entered
However, it's a bit split, as there's the 'Abbey Dash' the same morning in Leeds (Town Hall - Kirkstall Abbey, & back)

The 'Dash' generally has about that has about 8,000 entrants, so my choice has less people to work through, given my usual (these days) slow starts
Unfortunately it was not a good day for me, as I felt grim 'from the off'

It was also a new start (to me!), in the local park, so a leaf-mould strewn path.
Losing places all the way to the first hill, past the Coking works - even lost a few up there!! (gained them climbing it in 2010!!)

I had a couple of runners in sight that I wanted to keep up with (723 - Martyn; 'Vegan Runners' & Craig Tipton - 387), but lost touch with about half-way round - despite 'working' with Becky Winters (68 ) & Dave (239)
See page 7
http://www.flamingphotography.co.uk/barnsley-10k-fun-run

Once we'd passed over the old railway line, it was flattish for a while, but the last mile (up Station Road) got me - the 'man with the hammer' got my legs went, & I lost about 10 places in the last 3/4 mile

Finishing 150th/783 @ 43:54 (chip = 43:46)

Then.............. I ran to work & back home too (after a hectic shift)

 

[MrJamie]

Well done Richard, id love to be that fast

Im feeling really motivated now to drop weight to get faster, hopefully it lasts. It should make a huge difference to my speed, so time to take a break from the cake!

I'm getting into the running - going out 3 times a week at the moment to cover 2 miles a time. Next month that'll move up to 5k in preparation for the Dewsbury 10k in Februrary. Usually it's in the dark though.

What I've found is that it's an entirely different muscle set from cycling. Having got (fairly) proficient on the bike over the last 18 months it's like beginning all over again with the running.

Swimming starts as well next month, which hopefully will go better.

It seems to be partly transferable in my experience, you should have decent cardio/aerobic fitness from cycling if you push yourself a bit and some of the leg muscles, but I think thats why you need to be careful not to do too much too soon to avoid injury on the untrained bits. My lower leg, the stability muscles around my ankle are always the weakest if Ive not run in a while.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Well done Richard, id love to be that fast

Thankyou!, but I don't consider myself fast

Just a 'plodder'

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Ran to work 'XC' yesterday morning, then home again just turned 18:00 - but with a headtorch! (4 miles each way)

Trouble was, I found out where the Rabbits (or possibly Horses hooves?) had been, & sprawled out full-length slithering along the muddy path
Then, having took it steady through along the river bank (Calder) & through the woods (motorbikes had been in!), arrived home for 18:40.
Washed the mud off my legs/feet. Changed socks & shoes
Back out of the house @ 19:00 to drive over for the club-run - did a fairly steady/sociable 7 miles.


Woke this morning to heavy/persistant rain, so... yes!!
Out for a 6 mile 'XC'

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

6 mile 'XC'/footpath/bridleway run this afternoon, quite cool & a low dank mist

I saw one other runner, but plenty of dog walkers, including someone with a very friendly/curious (& lovely) Red Setter

Tried the new shoes (More Miles 'Cheviots') that I bought at the mobile shop at the 'Withins Skyline' fell-race
They're not too bad, but a bit too rigid a sole for proper fell-running, so they may get reserved for winter runs?

However, they're on sale even cheaper this weekend!!! (I paid £39 for the black/blue)
http://www.startfitness.co.uk/prodtype.asp?strParents=4587,4588&CAT_ID=4597&numRecordPosition=1

Plus;
Tomorrow morning brings the first 'XC' of the season in the league that we're in (as a Club), & organised by us - with assistance from Rothwell Harriers (another local-ish Club)

I've been told that I am running, despite offers to take it easy & just marshall (was told that I'm one of the faster runners!!, & hence a points scorer!)
http://www.pecoxc.co.uk/pages/race1.html

Not sure why they want me, as I was well down last year; Male Seniors = 129th/226 (Overall = 140th/372)


Oh well, I wasn't doing anything else

 

[wanda2010]

South of Thames 5 mile race earlier today. Not having run much these past few weeks, my legs weren't happy and I tripped once and fell once. Just as well I enjoy the mud! I've no idea of my time, but I enjoyed the race and the tea and cake afterwards

Partying tonight and I can only hope my legs hold out!

 

[wanda2010]

Got my results for the cross-country: 47 minutes. Not one of my better times but it was under 50 minutes which I'm pleased about. Must do better next weekend.