Becs
Veteran
- Location
- Old Hatfield (it's nice honest!)
Ooh the gym instructor used one on me a while ago - I screamed when he went over my calves!
Any Runners On Here??
- Thread starter Richard A Thackeray
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Ooh the gym instructor used one on me a while ago - I screamed when he went over my calves!
LosingFocus
Lost it, got it again.
Indeed, well kind of. My "PB" was not set in a race, it was the only time I had done the full hm distance back at the start of Feb when I was trying to find the right pace for me. I guess I had improved a bit sicne then, plus the energy of the day took me along with it!
LosingFocus
Lost it, got it again.
I'm thinking about this one as SA is 'special' to me (went to UH and graduated at SA Cathedral), but it's the same day as the (closer to me and flatter) Southend Half, so not sure which one to go for.
Becs
Veteran
- Location
- Old Hatfield (it's nice honest!)
How hilly is it? The hills are probably the main thing putting me off at the moment!
LosingFocus
Lost it, got it again.
Not sure of all the route, but SA has it's minor ups and downs. Nothing that would make you think twice on a bike, if that makes sense.
Southend on the other hand looks pancake flat for all of it..
Becs
Veteran
- Location
- Old Hatfield (it's nice honest!)
I know that 'song' well when played in the thigh area
If Bradders was in the thigh area I would be thinking of something entirely different - he's really rather hot!
I started cycling and running around the same time; basically earlier this year. I run quite a bit more than I cycle. Running is just more convent and can be accomplished during my lunch hour. Run 4-7 miles 4 times a week. Ran a 1/2 marathon in February and considering stepping it up and training for the full 26.2.
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Richard A Thackeray
Legendary Member
Agreed, it's the biggest advantage; less preparation time & less kit.
Unless you live in the (for example) Pennines, it's far easier to get a good workout in an hour or so
DCLane
Found in the Yorkshire hills ...
- Location
- Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
Did my first Parkrun today as I wasn't available in the morning for my usual ride. Dewsbury Parkrun - came in at 26:03 which I was OK with - the hill that they've got caught me out on the 3rd lap.
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Richard A Thackeray
Legendary Member
Ran the first 'Trunce' of the season on Monday evening
I ran a steady race, just pottered round, not pushing it, hence; 98th/262 @ 35:49
Oh well, I'll have to pick the pace up next time
We even had 4 first-timers show up for the Club
However, I'm not sure if it'll be the last time too..............
Richard was there, taking photos for his site;
http://www.flamingphotography.co.uk/portfolio303738.html
'Background'
http://www.undeadmonkey.org.uk/trunce/
They're only 4 miles long, & (circa) 400 feet of climbing, hence a 'CS' race.
They are run under 'Fell Runners Association' guidelines/rules & are therefore considered a fell-race - if a short/easy one, & ideal for beginners
Signing on/race-start is on the playing fields adjacent to 'The Waggon', Sheffield Road @ Oxspring
http://www.thewaggon-oxspring.co.uk/
Postcode for Sat-Nav = S36 8YQ
OS map-ref for us techno-luddites = (110) SE272 019
Thery're damned good fun, with anything up to 270 entrants!!! (not bad for a weekday evening race)
Cost = £1.20
Time = 18:45 (signing in from 18:00)
All are Mondays
Race 1 = 8th April
Race 2 = 29th April
Race 3 = 13th May
Race 4 = 3rd June
Race 5 = 24th June
Race 6 = 15th July
Race 7 = 29th July
Race 8 = 19th August
Race 9 = 9th September
All being well, I should be able to make every round of it this year - as far as I know 'up to press'.................
I ran a steady race, just pottered round, not pushing it, hence; 98th/262 @ 35:49
Oh well, I'll have to pick the pace up next time
We even had 4 first-timers show up for the Club
However, I'm not sure if it'll be the last time too..............
Richard was there, taking photos for his site;
http://www.flamingphotography.co.uk/portfolio303738.html
'Background'
http://www.undeadmonkey.org.uk/trunce/
They're only 4 miles long, & (circa) 400 feet of climbing, hence a 'CS' race.
They are run under 'Fell Runners Association' guidelines/rules & are therefore considered a fell-race - if a short/easy one, & ideal for beginners
Signing on/race-start is on the playing fields adjacent to 'The Waggon', Sheffield Road @ Oxspring
http://www.thewaggon-oxspring.co.uk/
Postcode for Sat-Nav = S36 8YQ
OS map-ref for us techno-luddites = (110) SE272 019
Thery're damned good fun, with anything up to 270 entrants!!! (not bad for a weekday evening race)
Cost = £1.20
Time = 18:45 (signing in from 18:00)
All are Mondays
Race 1 = 8th April
Race 2 = 29th April
Race 3 = 13th May
Race 4 = 3rd June
Race 5 = 24th June
Race 6 = 15th July
Race 7 = 29th July
Race 8 = 19th August
Race 9 = 9th September
All being well, I should be able to make every round of it this year - as far as I know 'up to press'.................
Ghost Donkey
Guest
Not strictly running but the Oxenhope Straw Race is open or entries. I've still never ran this. It clashes with a junior triathlon so no go again this year 
. If you want to make it harder you could run up to the Wagon and Horses from Oxenhope.
. If you want to make it harder you could run up to the Wagon and Horses from Oxenhope.I'm an avid distance runner who has subsequently taken up cycling. I ran the Chicago Marathon in 2011, followed by the Phoenix Marathon last month. I'll likely take a break from marathons as training the second time was not as fun. I'm using this break to really up my cycling time and can't get enough.
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Richard A Thackeray
Legendary Member
We generally have a team (or two) at this
