jdoyle Posted August 20, 2017 Posted August 20, 2017 4th of the Bath Two Tunnels 10k events completed today. Starting to get some speed back in the legs.
jdoyle Posted August 27, 2017 Posted August 27, 2017 11mile jaunt around Swindon yesterday with some slow runners to look at the route for next weeks Swindon Half Marathon. New route through the town. Did the Severn Bridge HM today. Really enjoyed the start on the old Severn bridge. Very undulating route with a very big uphill bit around mile 6. Heat took it's toll on me but finished OK.
jdoyle Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 Dublin Half Marathon completed on Saturday. New venue/course. Lots of traffic issues meant the start was delayed. Tougher course but completed in 2:04. 2
Davit2005 Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 Done Windsor Half a week ago. Done the distance a few times beforehand training and not flat route but my legs were like jelly after this one. Hottest day of September and route was a bit hilly, time 2:03 not my fastest but enjoyable. 2
Popular Post pooley Posted October 3, 2017 Popular Post Posted October 3, 2017 Did my first ever half (Cardiff) on Sunday, 2.35 not bad for a fatty who's only been running since June 5
jdoyle Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 Got my Sorry magazine and letter from the London Marathon :-(
Davit2005 Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 Got my Sorry magazine and letter from the London Marathon :-( . It is a shame it is so popular, I'd like to watch some day but their is normally always rail issues or engineering works :-( :-( .
jdoyle Posted October 10, 2017 Posted October 10, 2017 group of us went down to Bournemouth this weekend. Most competing in the 10k on the Saturday. The lass who I started C25K with completed her first marathon on the Sunday which was great to see. I ran in the HM on the Sunday; was hoping to get under 2 hrs this time as my speed has been getting back to normal but ended up with a time of 2:04:29. 1
jdoyle Posted November 3, 2017 Posted November 3, 2017 ran in the Dublin Marathon on Sunday. 3rd time doing this one. Was doing OK till mile 18 and then the legs went. Had to run/walk but recovered by mile 22 and was OK running the last 4miles.
jdoyle Posted December 6, 2017 Posted December 6, 2017 just getting to the end of the year and reviewing miles on Garmin and Strava. Garmin has me at 952miles run this year. Strava has me at 1443 miles walking, running and cycling (not much done this year). A few runs lined up for December as well as the usual walks to/from work so should be able to up them to over 1000 and 1500 respectively :-) This wasn't a target for the year but might be something I think about next year.
pooley Posted December 6, 2017 Posted December 6, 2017 I'm going to target 1000 miles running next year. Managed 400km this year but only started running in June. Now addicted so hopefully I can pull off the 1000 miles 1
jdoyle Posted December 6, 2017 Posted December 6, 2017 there is a Strava group called 1000Miles in 2018. Nice way to log the miles automatically and check progress https://www.strava.com/clubs/1000-miles-in-2018 1
unixman_again Posted December 13, 2017 Posted December 13, 2017 I was pointed to this today on another forum - looks very good (IMO) Army Fitness Manual 1
jdoyle Posted February 4, 2018 Posted February 4, 2018 group run from Bristol to Bath. 16miles and then alcohol
eyetea Posted February 19, 2018 Posted February 19, 2018 First run in ages last Fri, only 2.5k and as before struggled to pace myself. Completed in 20 mins so reasonably happy! Want to push it back to 5km running for the duration. Next aim after that is to push up to 10k! Off for another tonight! 1
Davit2005 Posted February 19, 2018 Posted February 19, 2018 First run in ages last Fri, only 2.5k and as before struggled to pace myself. Completed in 20 mins so reasonably happy! Want to push it back to 5km running for the duration. Next aim after that is to push up to 10k! Off for another tonight! I always have an issue pacing myself. Trouble with me is if I start to fast I don't like slowing down. The best I have done with the aid of a training device on a half marathon training run was warm up mile of 9:30 then managed 8:25/8:30 for the half marathon distance. My issue at the moment is recovering from hip injury and recovering from a Chest infection. Can't wait till back to fitness levels again at the moment struggling to do a 10K at 8:40 pace 2
eyetea Posted March 1, 2018 Posted March 1, 2018 Went out in the snow on Tuesday which was a bit of fun. I didn't struggle, managed to pace myself and lungs/legs seemed just about okay (I needed to encourage myself towards the end, anyone else talk to themself?!) Was planning on going out tonight but don't think conditions will allow!
witch Posted March 1, 2018 Posted March 1, 2018 Went out in the snow on Tuesday which was a bit of fun. I didn't struggle, managed to pace myself and lungs/legs seemed just about okay (I needed to encourage myself towards the end, anyone else talk to themself?!) Was planning on going out tonight but don't think conditions will allow! Yes, I talk to myself all the time when exercising - just lately though it has been whilst walking in the freezing cold with the dog
HarryMonkey Posted March 1, 2018 Author Posted March 1, 2018 Yes, I talk to myself all the time FTFY 1
jdoyle Posted March 1, 2018 Posted March 1, 2018 Went out in the snow on Tuesday which was a bit of fun. I didn't struggle, managed to pace myself and lungs/legs seemed just about okay (I needed to encourage myself towards the end, anyone else talk to themself?!) Was planning on going out tonight but don't think conditions will allow! Was out for a long run on Sunday and felt the cold. Went out and got a new pair of leggings which were supposed to be used last night but I wimped out - far too cold and slippy. Supposed to be going to Cyprus with the running group on Saturday to run on Sunday - only entered the 10k as I don't like running in the heat. Irony there somewhere I think. if you talk to yourself when running are you a Jog Whisperer? 1
eyetea Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 Went out with a friend in the rain yesterday and down an old disused railway track near us. Loads of puddles, wet feet about 5 mins in. Pushed the distance a bit and did 4.15km in just over 30 minutes which I'm happy with! Couple of weeks and I'll think about going along to the local park run, have a few friends that would be happy to go. Find it reasonably humbling that 2 of the people I go out with have done marathons (one's done an iron man) but are more than happy to sit at my pace and listen to me groan about doing short runs with them! 1
pooley Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 I've found accomplished runners some of the most accommodating people to train with, I suppose it's because they have nothing to prove and just enjoy running. Don't get much boasting from them. So glad I discovered running last year, wish i'd started sooner. 3
jdoyle Posted March 9, 2018 Posted March 9, 2018 completed the Paphos 10k event on Sunday. Ran with the wife and managed to help her get a new PB despite the heat. The free beer afterwards was very welcome - nicely re-hydrated by 11am 2
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