The athletics/running thread

[Beefheart]

So, who's there tomorrow? Bring your purse in case Morris has already erected a turnstile on the gate

Where does it start from? I live near Leverhulme and run there a few times a week but don't usually get out of the house that early on a Saturday.

It starts on the running track at 09:00 prompt, Beefy. If you get there earlier you can warm-up/stretch/ perv on the track. The route's then marshalled at all the intersections and is easy to follow.

I wouldn't be anywhere near the front so I could just follow everyone else Probably won't be there tomorrow but maybe next week.

[Bruce Rioja]

So, who's there tomorrow? Bring your purse in case Morris has already erected a turnstile on the gate

Where does it start from? I live near Leverhulme and run there a few times a week but don't usually get out of the house that early on a Saturday.

It starts on the running track at 09:00 prompt, Beefy. If you get there earlier you can warm-up/stretch/ perv on the track. The route's then marshalled at all the intersections and is easy to follow.

I wouldn't be anywhere near the front so I could just follow everyone else Probably won't be there tomorrow but maybe next week.

You'll be running with me then, Fella

Hope to see you next week.

[LeverEnd]

Horton park pr those morning. Felt awful and ran miles slower than last week but a interesting friendly event just next to the remains of the old Bradford Park Avenue ground, abandoned to football 30 years ago and now used for cricket. You can still see the walls with the old turnstiles but I didn't explore too much as I was freezing the old tadger off.

[Bruce Rioja]

Horton park pr those morning. Felt awful and ran miles slower than last week but a interesting friendly event just next to the remains of the old Bradford Park Avenue ground, abandoned to football 30 years ago and now used for cricket. You can still see the walls with the old turnstiles but I didn't explore too much as I was freezing the old tadger off.

Drove past it once and noticed that. I'm gripped by the nostalgia of old football grounds. Have to be 'reasonably' pleased with this morning. 1:02 behind my average for LHP and only 42 seconds behind my time at WW. That said, WW was my first run in seven weeks and today was only my third, so getting there. Talking with CW at the track - he reckons I should get a few more at LHP under my belt then go back to WW to see if I can get myself a time. I like that idea

However, and this is most important. After weeks of pushing food around the breakfast plate and leaving most of it, I was fecking monumental this morning. I'm on a drive now to resettle the balance

[LeverEnd]

Yep WW on a dry day would be quick.
Worthy can come along and.. ahem... watch.
Plus you've got to come and do Fountains Abbey pr. Spectacular.

[Bruce Rioja]

Yep WW on a dry day would be quick.
Worthy can come along and.. ahem... watch.
Plus you've got to come and do Fountains Abbey pr. Spectacular.

Anytime, mate

[Harry Genshaw]

I'm thinking of dragging my sorry arse out of bed at 7.30 on a Saturday to do park run. No way I'm getting up without brekkie on the agenda though. Bruce, BP, Beefy - any of you playing out?

[Bruce Rioja]

I'm thinking of dragging my sorry arse out of bed at 7.30 on a Saturday to do park run. No way I'm getting up without brekkie on the agenda though. Bruce, BP, Beefy - any of you playing out?

In (as in playing out).

[Burnden Paddock]

I'm thinking of dragging my sorry arse out of bed at 7.30 on a Saturday to do park run. No way I'm getting up without brekkie on the agenda though. Bruce, BP, Beefy - any of you playing out?

I have an 8.30am appointment with a not unattractive female who will be rubbing various parts of my body (waits for LE's seethe), but I reckon brekkie could be on the agenda. I will see you ladies at the Ainsworth!

[Harry Genshaw]

I'm thinking of dragging my sorry arse out of bed at 7.30 on a Saturday to do park run. No way I'm getting up without brekkie on the agenda though. Bruce, BP, Beefy - any of you playing out?

I have an 8.30am appointment with a not unattractive female who will be rubbing various parts of my body (waits for LE's seethe), but I reckon brekkie could be on the agenda. I will see you ladies at the Ainsworth!

It's not his mum is it?

Excellent

[Burnden Paddock]

I'm thinking of dragging my sorry arse out of bed at 7.30 on a Saturday to do park run. No way I'm getting up without brekkie on the agenda though. Bruce, BP, Beefy - any of you playing out?

I have an 8.30am appointment with a not unattractive female who will be rubbing various parts of my body (waits for LE's seethe), but I reckon brekkie could be on the agenda. I will see you ladies at the Ainsworth!

It's not his mum is it?

Excellent

Not this time.

[Bruce Rioja]

I'm thinking of dragging my sorry arse out of bed at 7.30 on a Saturday to do park run. No way I'm getting up without brekkie on the agenda though. Bruce, BP, Beefy - any of you playing out?

I have an 8.30am appointment with a not unattractive female who will be rubbing various parts of my body (waits for LE's seethe), but I reckon brekkie could be on the agenda. I will see you ladies at the Ainsworth!

And then will she be able to lift you out of the bath chair on her own?

[LeverEnd]

My cousin. She has a number of middle aged male clients with phantom injuries. Dirty old bastards she calls them.

[Gary the Enfield]

My cousin. She has a number of middle aged male clients with phantom injuries. Dirty old bastards she calls them.

What's her number?

[LeverEnd]

My cousin. She has a number of middle aged male clients with phantom injuries. Dirty old bastards she calls them.

What's her number?

07.... Can't remember.

[Gary the Enfield]

Just back from the marathon.

I was marshalling on mile 18. Been on my feet for 10 hours cheering and clapping and willing everyone on from the first wheelchair racers through to the 6 hour 'runners'. A genuinely positive and uplifting experience. Will be there again next year I think.

[Harry Genshaw]

Just back from the marathon.

I was marshalling on mile 18. Been on my feet for 10 hours cheering and clapping and willing everyone on from the first wheelchair racers through to the 6 hour 'runners'. A genuinely positive and uplifting experience. Will be there again next year I think.

Good on yer G. Tired feet and hands now then? Do you get a tshirt or owt for your trouble?

[Harry Genshaw]

After park run and a three hour walk over the moors with the dog yesterday I was a bit weary turning up for the Rivington 10 mile trail race this morning. I was even more put out when the lass on registration looked in disdain at the tenner in my hand and told me it was £17 to enter . I'm glad I coughed up for it though - a tough run through Rivington, white coppice, up on to great hill and back again.

[Gary the Enfield]

Just back from the marathon.

I was marshalling on mile 18. Been on my feet for 10 hours cheering and clapping and willing everyone on from the first wheelchair racers through to the 6 hour 'runners'. A genuinely positive and uplifting experience. Will be there again next year I think.

Good on yer G. Tired feet and hands now then? Do you get a tshirt or owt for your trouble?

I got a t-shirt, a baseball cap and a badge. Free travel on the tube and a bacon roll. My hands are swollen from nearly 6 staight hours of clapping and high fiving and I 've lost my voice from shouting. Fair exchange.

[TANGODANCER]

Men;s marathon winner Kipchoge, finished llike a sprinter. Young girl who won the women's did much the same. Amazing stuff.