The athletics/running thread

[Gary the Enfield]

Well done LE. As I've only ever done Bolton it may take me a while to acheive 50 runs.

Today I managed just over 6 miles. Last 2.5 miles were (mainly) uphill and was pleased my overall average was 8.11 pace.

[Harry Genshaw]

The Coniston marathon yesterday was a bit of a trial. Got my nutrition & breakfast all wrong and this allied to the scorching heat and need for water made for a pretty dreadful 5 hours. The first 8 or so miles went pretty well but it was surprising how quickly things deteriorated afterwards and I just couldn't pull it back. In all honesty if there'd been a sweep vehicle I'd have jacked it at 17 miles. That there wasn't meant I just had to suck it up and get on with it. It was almost comforting once I got back to see how many others had suffered too. Hopefully I'll learn from this prior to the ultra in 3 weeks time!

[Bruce Rioja]

A most splendid effort, HG. Well done, mate.

[Harry Genshaw]

A most splendid effort, HG. Well done, mate.

Cheers Bruce. I'm glad to have got round but it's definitely one to be filed in the 'must do better' drawer

[Gary the Enfield]

The Coniston marathon yesterday was a bit of a trial. Got my nutrition & breakfast all wrong and this allied to the scorching heat and need for water made for a pretty dreadful 5 hours. The first 8 or so miles went pretty well but it was surprising how quickly things deteriorated afterwards and I just couldn't pull it back. In all honesty if there'd been a sweep vehicle I'd have jacked it at 17 miles. That there wasn't meant I just had to suck it up and get on with it. It was almost comforting once I got back to see how many others had suffered too. Hopefully I'll learn from this prior to the ultra in 3 weeks time!

Sounds brutal. You said you struggled on this one last time you did it I recall. Chalk it off as done. It won't be that warm next time. #prayfordrizzle

[Burnden Paddock]

The Coniston marathon yesterday was a bit of a trial. Got my nutrition & breakfast all wrong and this allied to the scorching heat and need for water made for a pretty dreadful 5 hours. The first 8 or so miles went pretty well but it was surprising how quickly things deteriorated afterwards and I just couldn't pull it back. In all honesty if there'd been a sweep vehicle I'd have jacked it at 17 miles. That there wasn't meant I just had to suck it up and get on with it. It was almost comforting once I got back to see how many others had suffered too. Hopefully I'll learn from this prior to the ultra in 3 weeks time!

I didn't know that there was a Toby Carvery at Coniston.

Well done mate. Sounds like an ordeal, but you got through it. Hope you're getting a well deserved rest now!

[Worthy4England]

The Coniston marathon yesterday was a bit of a trial. Got my nutrition & breakfast all wrong and this allied to the scorching heat and need for water made for a pretty dreadful 5 hours. The first 8 or so miles went pretty well but it was surprising how quickly things deteriorated afterwards and I just couldn't pull it back. In all honesty if there'd been a sweep vehicle I'd have jacked it at 17 miles. That there wasn't meant I just had to suck it up and get on with it. It was almost comforting once I got back to see how many others had suffered too. Hopefully I'll learn from this prior to the ultra in 3 weeks time!

Well done HG. 25 miles should involve transportation.

[Worthy4England]

Today is bike repair day. Think I'm probably walking about as fast as I can go and not interested in running at the moment. Still 7 bags of sugar off so far....

[Gary the Enfield]

Today is bike repair day. Think I'm probably walking about as fast as I can go and not interested in running at the moment. Still 7 bags of sugar off so far....

That's practically a pallet!

Well done mate.

[Worthy4England]

Today is bike repair day. Think I'm probably walking about as fast as I can go and not interested in running at the moment. Still 7 bags of sugar off so far....

That's practically a pallet!

Well done mate.

Few more pallets to go....

[Worthy4England]

Bike. That's a whole new kettle of fish....

[Harry Genshaw]

Bike. That's a whole new kettle of fish....

How did you get on? Has it been a while?

[Worthy4England]

Bike. That's a whole new kettle of fish....

How did you get on? Has it been a while?

Yes - it's been at least 25 years! Just did 3k - so short 10 minutes as I had work to do - but still found some new bits that are able to ache...

[Harry Genshaw]

Bike. That's a whole new kettle of fish....

How did you get on? Has it been a while?

Yes - it's been at least 25 years! Just did 3k - so short 10 minutes as I had work to do - but still found some new bits that are able to ache...

. I came on here a few years ago when I'd started cycling again asking about chafing and pain around the nads afterwards. I was so sore I was sure I was doing something wrong. Turned out I was just a mard arse! I'm impressed with your dedication Worthy - you've a lot more aches to come!

[Gary the Enfield]

Is it a road bike or a hybrid?

If it's a hybrid you may want to invest in a more comfortable saddle.

If it's a road bike you might want to look at some bib shorts. And chamois cream.

[LeverEnd]

Big International Triathlon in Leeds on Sunday. Swimming in the lake ar roundhay park and the cycling course passes the end of my street. Both Brownlees competing and a couple of Bolton harriers friends doing the mass participation event. 6000 participants in all, should be worth a watch.

[Bruce Rioja]

I've just seen the notification that there are Pikeys along the out and back at LHP. If someone brings some accelerant and matches along on Saturday we can make our own brekkers. Gypsy toast, anyone?

[Gary the Enfield]

I've just seen the notification that there are Pikeys along the out and back at LHP. If someone brings some accelerant and matches along on Saturday we can make our own brekkers. Gypsy toast, anyone?

I'd be more concerned about the 'dags' if I were you.


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[Gary the Enfield]

Happy as a pig in muck. Did a 10k race tonight as part of a summer interclub series. It was in Trent Park so a familiar course and I was delighted to finish in 44mins 43 secs. Not a pb but not far off. My trainings obviously paying off. It's the fastest I've run in nearly 2 years.

[Worthy4England]

Well done GtE.