The athletics/running thread

[Bruce Rioja]

Good stuff Brucie

Cheers, Verbs.

[Verbal]

5km yesterday in Milton Country Park near Cambridge.

23:27. I'd normally be disappointed but considering the terrain and the 14km-round cycling trip I had to do to get there I'm not going to moan much about not getting under 23 again.

Onwards. 16km today. Eek.

[Gary the Enfield]

Well done everyone.

7 miles easy yesterday followed by 12 miles at 9 min pace and the calf pain is receding.

[Verbal]

16km today. 1 hour 31 minutes. 5min 41 sec kilometre average

*collapses in a heap*

[Annoyed Grunt]

Got a treadmill this week (mainly for the Mrs).....may have to give it a go.

[thebish]

had 9 days off to see if it would do grumbly knee and achilles some good (and to be honest - was getting used to NOT going out - bad!!!) - so plunged back in today..

went back to x-country route as it is more interesting and picturesque (though also more muddy and I have to stop to open a gate..)

anyway - a new PB for 5K - I did it in 28mins13sec (previous pb was the parkrun last week - 28:32)

and I generated some graphs!



(averaging 9:04 minute miles)



cadence - fairly level because I run with a steady consistent bpm soundtrack - though you can see where I had to stop and open the gate!

[The Axman]

Got the dates for the Bob Graham round. we're doing it over the weekend at the end of June. So either Fri 29/30 or Sat 30/1 depending on the weather.
Two runners, three support runners so far.

[Bruce Rioja]

This is a first - I've just selected my hotels for next week, only this time I've chosen them by dint of them having gyms rather than fancy restaurants!

[thebish]

This is a first - I've just selected my hotels for next week, only this time I've chosen them by dint of them having gyms rather than fancy restaurants!

you are seriously bitten!!

[thebish]

Got the dates for the Bob Graham round. we're doing it over the weekend at the end of June. So either Fri 29/30 or Sat 30/1 depending on the weather.
Two runners, three support runners so far.

serious respect to you!! that is mental! (even for a support runner!)

[The Axman]

Got the dates for the Bob Graham round. we're doing it over the weekend at the end of June. So either Fri 29/30 or Sat 30/1 depending on the weather.
Two runners, three support runners so far.

serious respect to you!! that is mental! (even for a support runner!)

Join in theBish.. start out (nice slow pace), drop back after a couple of miles or the start of the inclines, then join us eighteen hours later or so for a celebratory drink in the bar.

[Verbal]

mental, axman! Good luck

Are you doing 'just' the 42 peaks or adding more onto it?

[Bruce Rioja]

Got the dates for the Bob Graham round. we're doing it over the weekend at the end of June. So either Fri 29/30 or Sat 30/1 depending on the weather.
Two runners, three support runners so far.

When I first read that I thought you meant that evangelist chappie that used to cram more into Burnden than the Wanderers could.

[The Axman]

mental, axman! Good luck

Are you doing 'just' the 42 peaks or adding more onto it?

Yep, just the 'classical' route, clockwise, v. early morning start, hopefully finish before pubs shut. (the thought of a pint is all the motivation I require).

[The Axman]

Got the dates for the Bob Graham round. we're doing it over the weekend at the end of June. So either Fri 29/30 or Sat 30/1 depending on the weather.
Two runners, three support runners so far.

When I first read that I thought you meant that evangelist chappie that used to cram more into Burnden than the Wanderers could.

Now that'd be the Billy Graham round, big brother to the Bobby Graham; same course as the Bobby but you'd have to run down Windermere too.

[Gooner Girl]

had 9 days off to see if it would do grumbly knee and achilles some good (and to be honest - was getting used to NOT going out - bad!!!) - so plunged back in today..

went back to x-country route as it is more interesting and picturesque (though also more muddy and I have to stop to open a gate..)

anyway - a new PB for 5K - I did it in 28mins13sec (previous pb was the parkrun last week - 28:32)

I've been really lazy with my training recently. Just a run on a tuesday and football on a wednesday but might have to pick it up soon after seeing how speedy thebish is getting! You'll be faster then me soon! Humph!

(seriously, well done hun - proud of you!)

I need some motivation. Have a 4 mile race on sunday so ought to get out a couple of times this week....

[The Axman]

had 9 days off to see if it would do grumbly knee and achilles some good (and to be honest - was getting used to NOT going out - bad!!!) - so plunged back in today..

went back to x-country route as it is more interesting and picturesque (though also more muddy and I have to stop to open a gate..)

anyway - a new PB for 5K - I did it in 28mins13sec (previous pb was the parkrun last week - 28:32)

I've been really lazy with my training recently. Just a run on a tuesday and football on a wednesday but might have to pick it up soon after seeing how speedy thebish is getting! You'll be faster then me soon! Humph!

(seriously, well done hun - proud of you!)

I need some motivation. Have a 4 mile race on sunday so ought to get out a couple of times this week....

The motivation exists. You need to travel at the speed of light when streaking down your village high street after the Spuds top you in the league. [bookmarked by Zulus too, so I have witnesses.]

[Gooner Girl]

had 9 days off to see if it would do grumbly knee and achilles some good (and to be honest - was getting used to NOT going out - bad!!!) - so plunged back in today..

went back to x-country route as it is more interesting and picturesque (though also more muddy and I have to stop to open a gate..)

anyway - a new PB for 5K - I did it in 28mins13sec (previous pb was the parkrun last week - 28:32)

I've been really lazy with my training recently. Just a run on a tuesday and football on a wednesday but might have to pick it up soon after seeing how speedy thebish is getting! You'll be faster then me soon! Humph!

(seriously, well done hun - proud of you!)

I need some motivation. Have a 4 mile race on sunday so ought to get out a couple of times this week....

The motivation exists. You need to travel at the speed of light when streaking down your village high street after the Spuds top you in the league. [bookmarked by Zulus too, so I have witnesses.]

Yes, its starting to look worryingly likely i may need to work on my speed training after all So glad they lost yesterday too or my life would be unbearable.

[Verbal]

Going to join Victoria Park AC after the marathon i've decided. Needs to be done.

Also, what are people's goals this year? Any particular times/distances they want to get?

I'm after a sub-21 5km time by the end of the year I fancy.

[Bruce Rioja]

For some reason I can't download week 7 of the running programme. Anyway, I've just checked it out ont' net and this week I've to run for 25 minutes non-stop three times. THREE times Without Laura cheering me on either