Any Runners On Here??

[GrumpyGregry]

Have just had 2 weeks completely off (feeling a bit lethargic) but I've got a road race lined up for a week Sunday (the St Thomas' 7, otherwise known as the Checkley Challenge), then 6 weeks or so to get fit for the Roaches Fell Race.

I've just ordered a Garmin Forerunner 230 to replace the FR110 that I've had for the last 3 years, which has got a broken (and irreplaceable) strap. I've been feeling like a bit of a chipper having my watch held together with duct tape...

Ghetto Garmin

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Or if you want to learn a new pace, faster or slower, or are running a new route, or running at night, or stepping up the distance.

I am naturally a lone wolf by inclination but there are times when a running buddy helps, and keeps you honest.

For last year my buddy was my Garmin Virtual Partner. Not much of a conversationalist, but pretty relentless runner. I much prefer my current flesh and blood one.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Have just had 2 weeks completely off (feeling a bit lethargic) but I've got a road race lined up for a week Sunday (the St Thomas' 7, otherwise known as the Checkley Challenge), then 6 weeks or so to get fit for the Roaches Fell Race.

I've just ordered a Garmin Forerunner 230 to replace the FR110 that I've had for the last 3 years, which has got a broken (and irreplaceable) strap. I've been feeling like a bit of a chipper having my watch held together with duct tape...

Come up north (Haworth) & have a go at the Withins
http://www.woodentops.org.uk/index.php?topic=withins

I've not run round there, but had driven ('green-laned') around 'Cumberland Cottage' lane & TenterHill

 

[DRHysted]

I did it https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1353962973 It was a very long way off easy. Started flagging at mile 18, then at mile 22 I bent over to adjust my laces and felt a sudden desire to lay down (otherwise I'd fall down). So I rested for 3 minutes and then walked for about 3 miles until I felt better, and ran the last mile.

I'm pleased I did it, I'm much more pleased it's over. Half marathon distance or less from now on I think.

 

[Legs]

I like the sound of a Curly-Wurly for all finishers...
Even next weekend looks unlikely now, since (and this is probably too much information) I've got a pain in the twig 'n' berries that came on suddenly on Friday evening. I can walk gingerly, but anything that involves joggling is out of the question. Dr Google suggests it's likely an infection of the epididymis. Off to see the quack this evening.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Dr Google suggests it's likely an infection of the epididymis. Off to see the quack this evening.

I have that just now and on a course of anti-biotics, it makes running "interesting" but it's still do-able although it does take a bit to focus on something other than the pain!

 

[Legs]

I have that just now and on a course of anti-biotics, it makes running "interesting" but it's still do-able although it does take a bit to focus on something other than the pain!

My sympathies!

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Medina IoW parkrun at the weekend, wet, wet, wet.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

I like the sound of a Curly-Wurly for all finishers...

At Eileen & Daves, 'Stanbury Splash', you get Soreen MaltLoaf for signing in (Soreen sponsor)
At the 'Auld Lang Syne', you get Daleside Brewery 'Old Leg Over' beer - no good to me, as I'm teetotal, but my wife likes it

They generally have the previous years winner on the label

I have Alistair Brownlee & Annabel Mason (she was junior European 'Sky-Running' champion - and a Wakefield lass)



Also, regarding Eileen & Dave, see the last OBE entries
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news...r-list-all-the-yorkshire-recipients-1-7307948

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Google the Bacchus half-marathon. They force you to drink booze during the race.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Last Trunce of the (9 races) series this evening
http://www.trunce.org/the-race-route/

I've run all previous 8

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Last Trunce of the (9 races) series this evening
http://www.trunce.org/the-race-route/

I've run all previous 8

Blimey, that was tough
Again, far harder than 4 miles ought to be!!

Almost a seasons best (missed out on that by 3 seconds)
99th/284 @ 36:27

Photo links to follow

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Photo links to follow

A few; https://www.flickr.com/photos/tshobbs/sets/72157673691384516

By (River) 'Don crossing' 2
A Dark Peak Fell-Runners member has an early bath
Jeff, one of Meltham AC, manages to keep his pipe lit, through the river

 

[GrumpyGregry]

A few; https://www.flickr.com/photos/tshobbs/sets/72157673691384516

By (River) 'Don crossing' 2
A Dark Peak Fell-Runners member has an early bath
Jeff, one of Meltham AC, manages to keep his pipe lit, through the river

Brilliant. I reckon I could do it in under 35 if chased by a murderous clown wielding a large knife.

 

[Primal Scream]

Did three London marathons back in the day, seven years ago I could not have run a bath but I turned things around and started short runs again then due t o unforseen circumstances getting into cycling have now got back to reasoable level of fitness (for a 65 year old).

I will enter a duathalon next year if my wonky ankle allows it (no probs cycling but running can be a pain in more ways than one)