Any Runners On Here??

[DRHysted]

Well this morning I completed the New Forest Stinger. This is the event that started it all last year after not competing for over 20 years. Knocked 7 minutes off of last years time, which wasn't too bad. I wanted 9 but the mud was too thick and slippery. The last half mile was torture, uphill slipping and sliding everywhere.
Good fun though even if my trainers are now hung up dripping in the bike shed after a good hose down when I got home.

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1407420212

Had the results.
19th overall (out of 160).
16th male
9th age 40-49

Pretty chuffed with that.

 

[DRHysted]

Went out for a quick 5 miler, having left it 6 days since my calf injury. Got about a mile in when it went twang again, and hobbled home. Desperate to get running again and the thought of another week or two idle is really getting to me

If it really went twang I'd advise getting it checked out. I tore my calf back in Feb and went to a physiotherapist who treated it with ultrasound and a very long list of strengthening exercises.

 

[SWSteve]

Had the results.
19th overall (out of 160).
16th male
9th age 40-49

Pretty chuffed with that.

Looks like you could have done with being a bit younger! pretty high concentration with >half of the top 16 males being >/=40

 

[stephec]

Well three Parkruns at Worsley Woods under my belt now and time down to 22:09. Now just to get into the 21 minute range

Given I'd actively avoided running all my life till now. I'm extremely happy with that

We've probably met briefly then, I scan barcodes there most weeks.

 

[SWSteve]

Well three Parkruns at Worsley Woods under my belt now and time down to 22:09. Now just to get into the 21 minute range

Given I'd actively avoided running all my life till now. I'm extremely happy with that

That's a great time! Do you do any specific training, or just runs in the week?

 

[SWSteve]

Carried some pallets around the housing estate yesterday, so of course I woke up this morning with a pretty achey neck...That 5 mile race this evening will be slightly less comfortable that one would have hoped

 

[SWSteve]

Prom Series run #2 5 miles along Weston sea front.

34:01 very happy, but also dissappointed to not get under 34. Seeing the clock tick over was disappointing, despite not thinking I would go under 35...

 

[DRHysted]

Well after the good result from the Stinger I had bad news from the physio this morning. I've managed to tear my calf again, much less than last time, but no running for two weeks, no stretching exercises before Friday, but maintain the stability exercise and cycling.

Boo!!

 

[Garry A]

Pulled something in my leg last Monday and been off running since then. Out later tonight so I'll see how it holds up.

 

[SWSteve]

A day of lots of football (American), beers and food yesterday led to a FARTLEK run today that wasn't too great.

Sorry to hear about the injuries above, keep sensible and take he rest prescribed. Hopefully it'll come better soon

 

[Drago]

still resting my calf injury. Going to do 5 minutes on the treadmill on Wednesday, another 5 on Friday, and if no ill effects will try a short Wo miler on Sunday.

 

[User169]

Basingstoke park run on Saturday with my kids. Blimey, you peeps take your park runs seriously!

 

[SWSteve]

Basingstoke park run on Saturday with my kids. Blimey, you peeps take your park runs seriously!

Yep. Even the people running round with a cockerpoo take it to Marathon levels of prep

 

[User169]

Half marathon on Sunday morning coming up. It starts at 2am, so PBs all round.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Half marathon on Sunday morning coming up. It starts at 2am, so PBs all round.

Home and in bed by 4am?