Great_Expectations
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I ran the Draycote 10k for the first time a few months ago and I quite enjoyed it as well. I like the fact it’s a regular race too.
Evesham is a bit of a trek isn’t it? Do you know why Bedworth is off?
I did the Draycote 10k Sunday. Didn't realise it was Northbrook or I'd have done that.
Really enjoyed Draycote, which is great considering I didn't like 2 Castles this year. Managed to get myself a 50second PB through pacing myself well. As it's every month I'll definitely do it again.
As Bedworth PR isn't on this weekend I'm heading down to Evesham, which I believe is quite flat but on grass so it'll be a whole new challenge for me. I only ever run on tarmac and the small bit of gravel at Bedworth trail section.
Did my first ever park run last Saturday at the memorial park, with my daughter, who runs a lot. My last excercise was a Wolf Run 5 years ago.
28 mins something. Didnt walk at any point so happy with that as a start. She said I had burnt 250 calories! Hardly seemed worth it, just eat one cake less is easier.
Ill be trying again this Saturday though.
Yeah I would guess it to be a lot more than that. I ran a 22minute 5km on Saturday and although not entirely accurate my Fitbit estimated I burnt 526 calories.That doesn't seem like much for 28 minutes of solid Cardio?
250 calories for 28mins at that pace sounds about right... equates to around 560-570 calories per hour.
I’d be very surprised if a 22min 5km worked out at over 500 calories (nearly 1500 cal/hour).
Of course I may be wrong, I’m only going on the calorie readings on the gym equipment, but even the most brutal treadmill/stairclimber session I doubt I hit much above 800 calories in an hour.
You're probably right, although I am 6"5 and 14.2 stone so that might make some difference.250 calories for 28mins at that pace sounds about right... equates to around 560-570 calories per hour.
I’d be very surprised if a 22min 5km worked out at over 500 calories (nearly 1500 cal/hour).
Of course I may be wrong, I’m only going on the calorie readings on the gym equipment, but even the most brutal treadmill/stairclimber session I doubt I hit much above 800 calories in an hour.
... although I don't own an owl!You're probably right, although I am 6"5 and 14.2 stone so that might make some difference.
I’ve often heard that an issue with some Fitbit type watches is that they (obviously) measure the moment distance of the arm, and unless this has been calibrated against the actual person, then this can grossly overestimate the actual distance travelled by a person.
1200 calories is basically 4 x packs of Uncle Ben’s/Tilda rice.... if you’re burning 4 of them off in an hour it would appear to be pretty astonishing...!
I may be talking bollocks though...
Really? I can play an hour of football including some goalhanging and it's about 1200 calories.
Unless I am burning more because I am less fit!
I don't think N'Golo Kante burns 1200 calories an hour playing football!
My Fitbit underestimates the distanceI’ve often heard that an issue with some Fitbit type watches is that they (obviously) measure the moment distance of the arm, and unless this has been calibrated against the actual person, then this can grossly overestimate the actual distance travelled by a person.
1200 calories is basically 4 x packs of Uncle Ben’s/Tilda rice.... if you’re burning 4 of them off in an hour it would appear to be pretty astonishing...!
I may be talking bollocks though...
Pretty sure i ran past CCFC legend Brian Borrows on my run round the park on Tuesday. I dont think he recognised me though.
Ah man, why have I only just seen this thread? I can’t go through 6 pages so I’ll just jump to my reply
3 years (well 3 years in august) I joined a military boot camp. Have never looked back since. Took me about 6 months to get the confidence to get back into running - before this I used to run about 8 years prior and did 3 x consecutive cov half marathons (2005-07). The last one a family friend ‘beat’ me and I hung up my running trainers (and anything exercise related really!)
Took me until 28 to get back into it with this boot camp and I still go today!
Last year I completed my 1000 running miles in a year challenge and loved it (although the 500-800 miles felt like a chore!).
This year I’ve done the two castles and Leamington half, with the Stratford 10k coming up in September.
Haven’t ran as much this year but have kept up the boot camp which I much prefer as it has a family feel to it, but the odd run here and there helps me vent; shit day at work, other life issues. Just time for me.
I’m not part of a local running group but I am part of a virtual one, which is affiliated and national (and some internationals too). It’s called ‘lonely goats’ but it’s far from being for ‘lonely’ people. It’s essentially folk who run on their own but can share their stories with like minded people!
Weird coincidence! Until I did the Cov half this year, I’d never ran an official road race, but since then every race I’ve ran, I’ve seen runners with ‘Lonely Goat’ attire, so I Googled it last week and read all about it. It sounds an interesting idea. Worth joining?
We did a rep session on Tuesday night... 10 x 400 metres. It was hot work.
I’m missing the club session tonight, but not due to the heat.... but because have a big Fell Race on Saturday and need to take it easy.
Hottest place I’ve ran was Bangkok in Thailand. We had to get up at 6am to get our morning run (10km) done before the sun really got up and it got too hot. On the afternoon run (5km) there was no escape... searing heat and humidity at 3pm.
Running in Phuket was equally hot but it felt a bit less oppressive as we could run into the jungle rather than inner-city madness. Although Phuket occasionally provides other hazards..... 6ft snakes, water-buffalo, elephants, lunatic tourists/local drivers on motorbikes.
Where is the race Saturday?
I went travelling for 6 months after uni with the intention of running to keep fit and to mitigate the inevitable excessive alcohol and food consumption. The first country we landed in was Thailand and after one afternoon merely walking around, I decided running while traveling was never going to happen!
Brecon Beacons. Storey Arms to be precise, on the road between Brecon and Merthyr. 12 miles across 4 mountains.
Anyone even vaguely serious about improving their running, I’d heartily recommend joining a club. The cost is low (my membership to Godiva for the year is less than £90, which when compared to a gym membership, or even a night out, is fantastic value).
There are so many great clubs in Coventry.... not just Godiva, but Sphinx, Massey’s, Northbrook, not to mention Kenilworth and Leamington who are both very good clubs, and in terms of strength are stronger than all the Cov clubs except for Godiva....
You don’t have to be a sub-20 Parkrunner to join a club either. All clubs have more social runners, some more than others. Most clubs will only train once or twice a week as well, and generally there is no commitment to turn up if you don’t want to..... obviously if you end up in a “performance” or “elite” group you’d be expected to be there every session, but I doubt anyone here (myself included) is approaching that level.
I used to work for years with a girl you train with ‘CC’.Ah man, why have I only just seen this thread? I can’t go through 6 pages so I’ll just jump to my reply
3 years (well 3 years in august) I joined a military boot camp. Have never looked back since. Took me about 6 months to get the confidence to get back into running - before this I used to run about 8 years prior and did 3 x consecutive cov half marathons (2005-07). The last one a family friend ‘beat’ me and I hung up my running trainers (and anything exercise related really!)
Took me until 28 to get back into it with this boot camp and I still go today!
Last year I completed my 1000 running miles in a year challenge and loved it (although the 500-800 miles felt like a chore!).
This year I’ve done the two castles and Leamington half, with the Stratford 10k coming up in September.
Haven’t ran as much this year but have kept up the boot camp which I much prefer as it has a family feel to it, but the odd run here and there helps me vent; shit day at work, other life issues. Just time for me.
I’m not part of a local running group but I am part of a virtual one, which is affiliated and national (and some internationals too). It’s called ‘lonely goats’ but it’s far from being for ‘lonely’ people. It’s essentially folk who run on their own but can share their stories with like minded people!
I used to work for years with a girl you train with ‘CC’.
Nice girl and small world.
Although now I don’t remember how I know this without sounding like a complete weirdo. Genuinely can’t remember.
I used to work for years with a girl you train with ‘CC’.
Nice girl and small world.
Although now I don’t remember how I know this without sounding like a complete weirdo. Genuinely can’t remember.
That run sounds awesome!
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