speedie87
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And run quick to get back for kick off
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And run quick to get back for kick off
Sky_Blue_Daz
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My nephew is running it today
Sky_Blue_Daz
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He did it in 3hours 33mins
clint van damme
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Great achiement that Daz, did he do it for a charity? Won a few Bob on the football today so happy to throw a little contribution in.
Hope your recovery is going Ok
Sky_Blue_Daz
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he did it for cancer research , really kind gesture but you don’t need to
Recovery is going ok I should be home next Monday , Friday if I’m lucky
Recovery is going ok I should be home next Monday , Friday if I’m lucky
shmmeee
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I’m not a runner at all, but when I’ve tried I like the fact that it’s you against your own motivation and nothing more.
Definitely good mental exercise.
Razzle Dazzle Dean Gordon
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After roughly 6 miles ive found i need to start swearing at myself to keep going.
covcity4life
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gonna start again this weekend. in past have ran 8 miles(but got tendonites in my knee!)
now i will aim to build up to 3 miles and once hit that distance just aim to do it faster and faster
now i will aim to build up to 3 miles and once hit that distance just aim to do it faster and faster
fellatio_Martinez
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Sky_Blue_Dreamer
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I've a similar problem, but can't do any running at all. Mine is apparently caused by protrusions in my vertebrae (a sort of mini slipped disc) which impinges on the nerves. L4-5 is the worst and impinges all the time giving me sciatica but L2-3 can cause problems if I bend backwards.
Great_Expectations
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I wish I’d discovered this thread a few weeks ago, any extra motivation would have been welcome - I finished the London Marathon on Sunday. Without doubt one of the hardest challenges I’ve ever faced, especially mentally.
I’m by no means a runner, in fact I actively dislike it! When I played football properly I’d run to keep fit and clear my head between training sessions, but that would predominantly be 20/30 minute jogs. When I signed up to the marathon I didn’t actually think I’d get in, so when I found out it was abit of an ‘oh shit’ moment.
I left my training quite late (February) and carried on living my life as normal in terms of socialising etc. However I’m proof that with preparation (even if it’s minimal, although I wouldn’t recommend it) and determination, anyone can complete a running challenge, be it 5k or a marathon.
As much as I dislike running, doing it with a goal in mind really helps; it forces you to get out and run and to keep going when your body and mind are telling you to stop.
Bizarrely enough, I’m now looking for my next half and/or 10k!!!!
And the best bit; so far, I’ve raised £2.5k for the MS Society, a charity close to my heart. I’m also hopeful it will increase to £3k by the time the fundraising period ends (June), which would be a great achievement!
I’m by no means a runner, in fact I actively dislike it! When I played football properly I’d run to keep fit and clear my head between training sessions, but that would predominantly be 20/30 minute jogs. When I signed up to the marathon I didn’t actually think I’d get in, so when I found out it was abit of an ‘oh shit’ moment.
I left my training quite late (February) and carried on living my life as normal in terms of socialising etc. However I’m proof that with preparation (even if it’s minimal, although I wouldn’t recommend it) and determination, anyone can complete a running challenge, be it 5k or a marathon.
As much as I dislike running, doing it with a goal in mind really helps; it forces you to get out and run and to keep going when your body and mind are telling you to stop.
Bizarrely enough, I’m now looking for my next half and/or 10k!!!!
And the best bit; so far, I’ve raised £2.5k for the MS Society, a charity close to my heart. I’m also hopeful it will increase to £3k by the time the fundraising period ends (June), which would be a great achievement!
Nick
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Fair play to you! That's some willpower!
I can't think of anything worse than running 20 odd miles, would be bored and want to just have a sit down.
A lot of it is mindset I think, need to be occupied and in the zone rather than doing it when not really that interested.
Great_Expectations
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The boredom definitely applies to the training runs. I tried to find different routes as much as possible to vary it and listened to podcasts as opposed to music, so I could be engrossed in the conversation as opposed to music which doesn’t quite distract enough. That being said, when extra motivation was needed I switched to music.
Plus, spending 3/4 hours of your weekend or evening after work running is really tough. My longest training run was only 16 miles!
The day itself though isn’t boring, as the crowds really help. The amount of strangers who shouted my name (it was on my vest) and encouragement was crazy, but it really does keep you going!
Sign yourself up to a 10k (Two Castles in June I think)....!
We'll_live_and_die
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I'm in that and it's full I believe. Great run though, plenty of support in Warwick and Kenilworth. A bit quiet in between.
Sky_Blue_Daz
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Once I’m 100% I’m gonna give that two castles run ago
After my nephews efforts in the London marathon I made a solemn vow Sunday evening and I intend to stick by it.
Next year I’m gonna get up really early and watch the London marathon again
After my nephews efforts in the London marathon I made a solemn vow Sunday evening and I intend to stick by it.
Next year I’m gonna get up really early and watch the London marathon again
clint van damme
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might be worth going down Daz. The year I ran it my missus and my mate and his missus came to watch and they had a great day on the lash.
Been meaning to give it a go as a spectator myself.
Great_Expectations
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Yep, quite a few of my mates and family came to watch and they were definitely merry by the time I finished! I wasn’t jealous at all!
Great_Expectations
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Really? I wanted to give it a go!
We'll_live_and_die
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Yep race full, but you can go on the waiting list.
We'll_live_and_die
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I really enjoyed the Rutland Night 10k in November. I plan on doing that one again.
Sky_Blue_Daz
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Yes a few people have said it’s a good day out
Razzle Dazzle Dean Gordon
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Is anyone else considering entering the ballot for the London Marathon? Its open until the weekend i think. Ive signed up for the Half in Leicester (October) with the aim of beating my Cov Half time.
Great_Expectations
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I’ve entered it, still not quite sure why though!
There’s a Kenilworth half in September I’m considering too.
We'll_live_and_die
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Considering the kenilworth half, but I’ll never do a full marathon.
clint van damme
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post been up for around 11 hours and no painfully unfunny chocolate bar related quip in response, surprising that.
Nick
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He would only end up leaving a mess in his nickers.
We'll_live_and_die
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They'd never get washed and would end up Crunchie.
Nick
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Did the South Wales Mountain Trial last weekend. Basically we assembled at the start, a remote pass in the Brecon Beacons.... at our individual start times, we handed a map. Until then we didn’t know where we were going. The map had 7 checkpoints which we have to visit in order, and return to the finish. The route between the checkpoints is completely free, and the checkpoints positioned in points to cause maximum deliberation over route choice, options, difficulty and confusion.
On the 2nd leg, I opted to go straight over the top of the mountain (Fan Fawr) even though it involved a few hundred feet extra climbing, and arguably slightly longer than “contouring” round the base.... this was an unpopular choice, only one other in the race went the same way, but my argument was that it then resulted in the majority of the leg being taken downhill at speed over dry ground, rather than a tiresome contour across swampy ground.
It appeared to work as it kept me in the running. It was rather intimidating, as starting two minutes behind me was the Scottish National Orienteering Champion. Thanks to bold route decisions and some reckless running, I managed to keep him at bay until the penultimate leg, when I strayed away from the best route and he was away and gone... I eventually finished 6th in 2hrs29mins.
Luckily the weather was clear.... had it been in mist, then chaos would have reigned (as it often does on these type of races, and then only the most competent runners and navigators can succeed).
On the subject of the London Marathon, I do know of a City fan who ran in a fantastic time of around 2hrs30, then ran to the tube and got back to Cov for the match last week. Apparently the neglecting of food on the train, instead opting for beer, left him quite “smashed” by the time he got back to Cov. I don’t personally know the guy, but I believe he is from Alcester.
On the 2nd leg, I opted to go straight over the top of the mountain (Fan Fawr) even though it involved a few hundred feet extra climbing, and arguably slightly longer than “contouring” round the base.... this was an unpopular choice, only one other in the race went the same way, but my argument was that it then resulted in the majority of the leg being taken downhill at speed over dry ground, rather than a tiresome contour across swampy ground.
It appeared to work as it kept me in the running. It was rather intimidating, as starting two minutes behind me was the Scottish National Orienteering Champion. Thanks to bold route decisions and some reckless running, I managed to keep him at bay until the penultimate leg, when I strayed away from the best route and he was away and gone... I eventually finished 6th in 2hrs29mins.
Luckily the weather was clear.... had it been in mist, then chaos would have reigned (as it often does on these type of races, and then only the most competent runners and navigators can succeed).
On the subject of the London Marathon, I do know of a City fan who ran in a fantastic time of around 2hrs30, then ran to the tube and got back to Cov for the match last week. Apparently the neglecting of food on the train, instead opting for beer, left him quite “smashed” by the time he got back to Cov. I don’t personally know the guy, but I believe he is from Alcester.
Razzle Dazzle Dean Gordon
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Yeah i got my entry in today and immediately thought 'what if i actually get a place!?'
Razzle Dazzle Dean Gordon
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I was reading about this or something very similar not long ago. It sounds utterly brutal. There's also some bonkers event they do in secret in the USA, i think there has been maybe 3 finishers in 15 years or something ridiculous like that.
clint van damme
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I enjoy your posts in this thread but have come to the conclusion you're insane!
Did the Bedworth Parkrun this morning... didn’t feel particularly speedy (I did train last night) but recent training has left me feeling quite strong in the legs.
Managed 18:34.... I’ll have to get to Cov for the next one... a slightly faster course, and on fresher legs, I may be able to get a lot nearer to 18mins flat.
Managed 18:34.... I’ll have to get to Cov for the next one... a slightly faster course, and on fresher legs, I may be able to get a lot nearer to 18mins flat.
No... I do use one of those massage stick things on myself... and have got one of those machines with the footpads which sends electric pulses up into your calves... but a case of knowing when to have a rest day or easy day seem to be the key to avoiding injuries...
Footcare is hard work with all the mountain terrain... lost toenails are an everyday occurrence... chiropodist every 10 weeks or so, and I coat my feet in surgical spirit a good 5 times a week.
Footcare is hard work with all the mountain terrain... lost toenails are an everyday occurrence... chiropodist every 10 weeks or so, and I coat my feet in surgical spirit a good 5 times a week.
