Any Runners On Here??

[Justiffa]

I have a marathon in less than 3 weeks and I've let myself become too 'busy' with other things to train

I'm screwed

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

I have a marathon in less than 3 weeks and I've let myself become too 'busy' with other things to train

I'm screwed

Yep!!

 

[Brad123]

I have not run since 2000. The last run I did was Comrades Marthon (90km or 56mile) in SA. My sister in SA want me to do Comrades next year with her. It is in June. I know how much training I did for that run back then. So I know what I might be getting my self into. I did not cycle back then, will cycling help? Cycle 2/3 hours on turbo and about 80 miles a week.
To entre Comrades you have to do a marthon in under 5hours by the end of November 2014 for 2015.
Is there a site were I can see all the marthon in October to give me a goal to go for.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Should be up here, allbeingwell, on Sunday;
http://www.ilkleyharriers.org.uk/index.php?page=imr
Only 5 miles, but with over 1200 feet of ascent in the course, it's a bit of a toughie

As it says; It is a hard fell race in Winter and is not suitable for beginners as there are some steep, slippery, and rocky descents.
Though only 5 miles (the race has previously been advertised as 4.5 miles, but vigorous feedback has persuaded us to remeasure it), it has a demanding course across rough terrain with steep climbs and ascents - it is a FRA Category A fell race
Not sure how I'll do, as I'm having issues with the soles of my feet, they're getting very sore at times (sometimes though, they're less painful in fell-shoes, than road-shoes! - running through woods in them)

I'd love to get in under '55', but realistically, any time under 'the hour' will suffice, given the climbing (& queuing on a couple of ascents)

I have not run since 2000. The last run I did was Comrades Marthon (90km or 56mile) in SA.

Is there a site were I can see all the marthon in October to give me a goal to go for.

One of my club-mates has run the Comrades previously too, & still shudders at the thought of it

Not sure about a nationwide site, but here in the North, I use this one; http://www.ukresults.net/index.html

 

[smutchin]

After a month off for various reasons, last Saturday was a double Parkrun day for me. I went and did Whitstable at 9am as usual, ran a fairly mediocre 22.49, then went over to Canterbury in the afternoon for the test run of the new Parkrun that's starting there in a couple of weeks. It's a rather tougher course than Whitstable, using a path that goes through a small valley - ie down then up, then back again... twice. Only about 60 metres climbing overall, according to Garmin, but that's enough to feel it in the legs. I still managed to beat my morning time by 13 seconds though! It's a slightly convoluted course, but I like it and I'll definitely be doing it now and again as an alternative to Whitstable when it starts up properly, although it lacks the draw of sea views that Whitstable offers.

 

[smutchin]

I'm looking for a second hand watch as I'm into running aswell as cycling.
It as to display distance and time..anyone upgrading and want to sell there old one?

Hmmm... I have an FR 405CX which has been great. I would happily sell it to you as an excuse to upgrade to an FR 620, but I can't really justify the expense at the moment.

Anyway, I got my 405CX for £50 off ebay - including an HRM strap. There are some good bargains out there if you look around. If you decide to buy new, I'd recommend looking at the Handtec website as they seem to have the best prices on GPS, and their customer service is excellent (I speak from personal experience after buying an Edge 510 from them and having to return it because it was faulty).

 

[Ian A]

To entre Comrades you have to do a marthon in under 5hours by the end of November 2014 for 2015.
Is there a site were I can see all the marthon in October to give me a goal to go for.

I can't give a qualified answer to most of your questions but the Run Britain website has a good list. Runners world has an online event payment system so may be useful. Good luck with the Comrades. Doing it once gives you big bragging rights. Twice is heroic/irresponsible .

 

[Brad123]

I can't give a qualified answer to most of your questions but the Run Britain website has a good list. Runners world has an online event payment system so may be useful. Good luck with the Comrades. Doing it once gives you big bragging rights. Twice is heroic/irresponsible .

Thanks for the link. After I finish comrades in 2000 I said never again. Still not sure if I want to go for it.

 

[Flying_Monkey]

Can't run at the moment here in Tokyo because the PM2.5 particulate count is in the 60s, ie. dangerous levels, probably it seems due to pollution blowing in from China (where it's up to 5x higher than this!).

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Can't run at the moment here in Tokyo because the PM2.5 particulate count is in the 60s, ie. dangerous levels, probably it seems due to pollution blowing in from China (where it's up to 5x higher than this!).

And running in a SCUBA mask/tank wouldn't be much fun

 

[Di Di]

Fells (mainly)

Baildon Runners.

5k - 19.56 (John Carr)
10K - 42.24 (Bradford 10k)
10 m - 1.11 (Askern)
Half - 1.35 (Blackpool)
Mara - 3.30 (London Village!)

However. Fav races are Hebden 22, Rombalds Stride, Yorkshireman (ultra half), Wharfedale (half), Belper Rugby Rover 30k (won a prize there last year for first old bird. Huzzah), Beachy Head Marathon and most of our cross country races.

Currently out of action due to plantar faciitis tho. Have been since beginning Sept and I've had four lots of cortisone. The drugs don't work

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Fells (mainly)

Hiya
So you'll not be up on Ilkley Moor this Sunday?

Favourite races;
'Harriers v Cyclists' http://www.bingleyharriers.co.uk/events/harriers-vs-cyclists/ (have ridden & run it)
'Woodentops' http://woodentops.org.uk/index.php?topic=home ('Stanbury', 'Withins' & 'Auld Lang Syne')
'Trunce' http://www.undeadmonkey.org.uk/trunce/ (start again, on 31st March', & only £1.20 per race! "Whoopee"!)

 

[Flying_Monkey]

And running in a SCUBA mask/tank wouldn't be much fun

Much as I love Tokyo, I am very much looking forward to getting back to rural Ontario...

 

[Ian A]

Fells (mainly)

Baildon Runners.

5k - 19.56 (John Carr)
10K - 42.24 (Bradford 10k)
10 m - 1.11 (Askern)
Half - 1.35 (Blackpool)
Mara - 3.30 (London Village!)

However. Fav races are Hebden 22, Rombalds Stride, Yorkshireman (ultra half), Wharfedale (half), Belper Rugby Rover 30k (won a prize there last year for first old bird. Huzzah), Beachy Head Marathon and most of our cross country races.

Currently out of action due to plantar faciitis tho. Have been since beginning Sept and I've had four lots of cortisone. The drugs don't work

I'm doing the Baildon Boundary way again in April. One of my favourite races. I can see why it sells out so quickly.

 

[Di Di]

I'm doing the Baildon Boundary way again in April. One of my favourite races. I can see why it sells out so quickly.

Ah. I usually first aid at that race. :-D