Any Runners On Here??

[Tommy2]

Ran the Leeds half marathon today, lovely weather (bit cold hanging around in the holding pen for an hour before the start) but once it got going it wasn't too hot, little bit of wind but nothing too distressing. I was worried it would be as hot as bank holiday weekend was the other week which would have killed me.

Managed to smash my target time of 1:45 with a 1:42:28 (I say smash as I thought 1:45 was optimistic as my last HM distance was 1:53 and was a bit worried that I'd been given an elite group number)

Anybody else run it?

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

I drove down to Penistone, with Craig (near-neighbour & club-mate) last night to run the 3rd (9 in series) Trunce
http://www.undeadmonkey.org.uk/trunce/
Once more I had a rough race, with the state of the heel, & having not run since last Sunday at the 'Bluebell'
Numbers were well down, due to the highly inclement weather, but those who were there made the most of it (the level of the Don wasn't too bad though)

I took 12 minutes off my race 2 time (due to no 'escort duties') 111th/193 @ 37:43, but way off my PB (31:03)

Still, with the heel, & another weeks running/training lost, I guess it was okay??

And, highly surprisingly, there's not much pain this morning, & I could walk normally

Managed to smash my target time of 1:45 with a 1:42:28 (I say smash as I thought 1:45 was optimistic as my last HM distance was 1:53 and was a bit worried that I'd been given an elite group number)

Anybody else run it?

A damned good time, was it your first 1/2?

That's only just slower than my time for the 'Bluebell Trail 10' (mile) the previous weekend, but I'll admit to walking Trooper Lane, limited mileage the previous week, & being injured
http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/any-runners-on-here.110181/post-2439942
Hence, you can run 13 miles as fast as I can run 10!!! - at moment anyway
That said, my 1/2 PB is 1.42:52 for the http://www.crossbay.org.uk/ (which includes 3 river 'waded' crossings)

 

[Tommy2]

Cheers Richard, yes it was my 1st 1/2 event.

10 mile trail sounds a bit tougher than 13 mile Tarmac!

In theory I would like to get down to 1:30 now that I know I can do 1:42 with out the proper training I should have done. I signed up for it 9 months ago and started a HM program but other events in between made me change my focus a little bit and never really got back to doing the HM training, then illness and and a holiday and new trainers giving me grief (which I sacked off for the HM) so all in all well chuffed.

Just the thought of wading rivers makes me feel tired!!!

 

[Doseone]

I've got a 40k event in the Brecon Beacons coming up and have just bought some Salomon XA pro 3d Ultra 2 (catchy name) as I wanted something with a bit more cushioning than my old Inov8 Flyrocs. I tried the Salomons on in store, but they didn't have the ones I wanted - they only had the goretex version, and I wanted non goretex, so I ordered them online.
They arrived today and I've been wearing them round the house this evening, but I'm finding the arch support quite aggressive and intrusive, and this wasn't apparent when I tried the goretex version in store. What I'm wondering is whether the arch support is likely to soften with a bit of wear? I really like everything else about the shoe, and I think if the arch support can soften they will be great. Any opinions gratefully received.

 

[Ghost Donkey]

........ you're screwed then aren't you .

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Pre-entered the 'Ilkley Trail-Race' a few weeks ago.

http://www.ilkleyharriers.org.uk/index.php?page=trail

It took place on 'Bank Holiday' Monday
6.9 miles, with 700 feet of climbing
And used the lovely Ilkley Lido as race HQ (OS SE 119485)
http://www.ilkleylido.co.uk/History/History.php


If it hadn't been for the Plantar Fasciitis, & resultant loss of training (& indeed), racing) mileage, I had been hoping to obviously beat 2011s time/placing - which was 72nd/272 @ 53:19, as I didn't enter in 2012, due to my lack of fitness because of that springs knee injury.

It's a lovely race, with plenty of 'up', & some glorious views from the 'tops' when you're up on Middleton Moor

Sadly, the injury had its consequences, & I lost almost 10 minutes off my time, finishing 151st/243 @ 1.02:29
Dave (Woodentops fell-races) photos here; http://www.woodentops.org.uk/index.php?topic=home&subtopic=morephotos

 

[DCLane]

Leeds Abbey Dash is open for entries. Is anyone thinking of entering / has done it and can say whether it's worthwhile?

 

[Tommy2]

I did it last year and entered it the other week for this year, personally for me it will be something I try to do every year.

Nice flat course from the town hall up kirkstall road to the abbey and back in to town. Good for PB I would say.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Just been over to Clayton West to compete in 'Beat Badger', courtesy of 'Denby Dale Travellers' & Kirklees Light Railway

Except it wasn't 'Badger', as he's being serviced, so it was 'Owl'
http://denbydaletravellers.org.uk/ESW/Files/MAN_TRIUMPHS_OVER_STEAM.pdf

http://www.kirkleeslightrailway.com/

It's approximately 3.25 miles for the train, & 3.75 for runners

We got taken by train up to Shelley station, the terminus, & walked to the start, which was under a bridge (CoalPit Lane), so the train could stop on top after being turned.

I'd guesstimate that there were 50 runners, plus various supporters on the train

As the whistle blew we were off, shadowing the track for quite a while, gaining some height on it, & running along the cutting top

in Skelmanthorpe we crossed the line, on a road bridge & left it for a while.

We rejoined in at Langley Farm, & rejoined the main A636 (Wakefield - Denby Dale Road) not far from the station

The finish was the entry to the platform

My time = 27:09 (fairly happy, given the lack of recent training & the 'P-F')
'Owl' = 20:16 according to the driver (he went under the scheduled time)

Photos & 'official' report to follow when I see them

 

[DCLane]

Just been over to Clayton West to compete in 'Beat Badger', courtesy of 'Denby Dale Travellers' & Kirklees Light Railway

Good stuff - that's the sort of thing I'd like to be doing. Short distances and a challenge.

Pity I missed it

I've just finished my 1st 'proper' run back after injury http://app.strava.com/activities/59792701 and have 3 1/2 weeks to prep for the 10k run part of the Wakefield Tri in July.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Thanks for that DC

T'was indeed good fun

I was lost at points, only knowing 2 points (even though we weren't in the 'middle of nowhere')
1. Skelmanthorpe, when I saw a street-name, as we'd once been to a kiddies party on that street
2, going through the fields of Langley Farm, behind Scissett Baths near the finish, as I used to take my Landies to the 4x4 shows that used to be held there

It's approximately 3.25 miles for the train, & 3.75 for runners

My time = 27:09 (fairly happy, given the lack of recent training & the 'P-F')
'Owl' = 20:16 according to the driver (he went under the scheduled time)

On reflection, it's not entirely a fair race, as a touch heavier on the User would give the train more of a chance

Back in 2012 'Badger' took 26minutes!!, so we had someone with a lead-hand this year (& if it was that time again, I've have been 3rd, but not beaten the train!)

Edit @ 18:20Some photos have appeared on the 'DDT' FaceBook page, can they be seen??

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.10151656535203469&type=1

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Got the results, from 'Denby Dale Travellers', about a week ago;

More runners than I thought, but a couple did get off at the intermediate stop

'Owl' @ 20:58
1st = Ross McLeland @ 21:08
19th = me @ 27:09
67th = 53:45 (last)

Now, I know I'm not fit at the moment, due to the Plantar Fasciitis, & subsequently reduced running, but... I do know that when fit I can keep up (ie; 'shoulder to shoulder') with the guy who was 7th @ 24:10

A few photos, courtesy of Nick Georgiou, who's won their 'Man v Bike' 3 times

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Ran our Clubs 'open' race on Wednesday; the 'Priory 10K'
http://www.ackworthroadrunnersandac.co.uk/#/priory-10k/4545647515

Wish I hadn't, as it was horrendously warm & humid.
I suffered greatly, mostly because even though the 'P F' is going, I've been favouring that foot, so the left knee is playing up a bit.
Therefore, no speed/acceleration for the first mile or so, thus spending too much energy trying to make up time/places.

Some photos here;
https://plus.google.com/photos/1098...5902189736217460018&oid=109852364158688297404


I seriously thought about quitting roughly half-way round the first lap, it was that bad.
However, last year the heat/humidity didn't really bother me, perhaps it was the extra effort due to the injury??


Image '234' is of note..........................................Or perhaps not


The result??? 117th/354 @ 51:19 (annoying in itself, as I know -when fit- I can beat runners who were in the top 30 - 40)
http://www.ukresults.net/2013/priory10k.html

 

[potsy]

Been having a quick nosey at this thread as I'm about to start doing some running.

Being on the heavy side and a total novice I know it will be tough, so far this week I've done a couple of 2 mile runs at around 6mph average pace.

Quite surprised myself at being able to keep going for the whole distance without stopping/walking, have had the occasional attempt over the years but never stuck at it, aim is to start doing some park-runs either later this year or early next

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Day-off today

I was up early & over to Pontefract Park, by 08:45, to act as a volunteer at the 'Race 4 Life' that was taking place there
http://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/choose-your-event/pontefract.html?event=547
A fairly busy one, with perhaps 2,000 women/girls running and walking round

Not sure about the 10K, but the 5K was 'won' in 21:15