Any Runners On Here??

[Jameshow]

Does anyone have a recommendation for a late season marathon?

As mentioned above, I've got other objectives this summer but wouldn't mind cashing in on my fitness to attempt a decent new PB in the marathon later this year.

Ideally August or later, a fairly fast, flat course and somewhere within reasonable distance of North East England.

A big one or a small affair.

Grim up north do then mainly on the canal but a few else where. Just a few locks between Saltaire and Leeds.

 

[Animo]

A big one or a small affair.

Grim up north do then mainly on the canal but a few else where. Just a few locks between Saltaire and Leeds.

Not too bothered, happy with a small one, plus they tend to be cheaper and easier to get into.

 

[Jameshow]

Usual 20 miles over the Pennines.
First half felt good, but second half felt rubbish due to outside circumstances....

Lovely day but a hoolie of a southerly wind....

Studley pike was out of my range unfortunately!
That would have hobbled me for the next few weeks!

 

[Jameshow]

Not too bothered, happy with a small one, plus they tend to be cheaper and easier to get into.

https://www.itsgrimupnorthrunning.co.uk/e/lets-motor-on-the-towpath-11657

Usually have a few thoughout the year..

 

[Legs]

17:52 at Isabel Trail parkrun, my second-fastest 5k (10 years on from my PB). Closing in on 80% age grading: getting faster and older!

 

[Jameshow]

Tripped over the dog I was running with! Not sure of time as ran steady. 3 lap through I thought I had finished but found out I had another lap to do!!

 

[Beebo]

Did the classic parkrun mistake of waking up feeling good.
Setting a goal which was 40 seconds faster than I have managed all year. Then totally blowing up on the second lap.

 

[Jameshow]

Did Dunstable parkrun possibly the most scenic pr I've done.

Hilly but not overly so.

Got round in 20.55 6th place small field 100?

 

[TLW1]

Went in the hills near aber falls, awesome, no waiting for people at the summits!

 

[Legs]

A course PB by 9s (18:26) at my local parkrun this morning, in spite of the slippery paths. Some fast teenagers came down with their coach from Doncaster and finished 1-2-3, and I got suckered into trying to keep up on the first lap, which may have cost me a bit. Still really pleased; heading in the right direction.

 

[CXRAndy]

These youngsters eh 😁

 

[Falsesummat]

Returning to running after an 11 year layoff. At 23 i ran Hitchin Hard half marathon in 1:21:20 (1984), Baldock Beast half marathon in 1:38:50 (2014) now at the age of 64 ive decided to have a last crack at 5k, 10k and possibly a half. Im 7 runs in over the last 3 weeks and ran 7,5 miles at 9 m/m. At 6'1" and 13 stone 3 im a bit hefty especially as i was 2 stone lighter in 1984. 12 stone is my target weight over the next 6 months. I have a fair bit of fitness from cycling 2500 miles annually and working in construction. I d like to get to 70% on the WAVA score, tough but should be within reach. Wish me luck

 

[CXRAndy]

Those who are into their data.

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