The athletics/running thread

[Gary the Enfield]

Managed 6 miles last night.

The last 2 miles were painful but I am relatively pain free this morning. Whisper it quietly but the marathon may not have to be cancelled.

[Bruce Rioja]

So - a natural progression? A new goal? Or just me getting carried away?

http://www.greatrun.org/events/event.aspx?id=4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Get it booked.

Hmmm, I'm advised that it might be a bit much. Plus £37?

[Bruce Rioja]

Managed 6 miles last night.

The last 2 miles were painful but I am relatively pain free this morning. Whisper it quietly but the marathon may not have to be cancelled.

Oh nice one, Gary.

Am going to do another 5K tonight.

[Gary the Enfield]

So - a natural progression? A new goal? Or just me getting carried away?

http://www.greatrun.org/events/event.aspx?id=4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Get it booked.

Hmmm, I'm advised that it might be a bit much. Plus £37?

Check out Runners World. There are hundreds of races up and down the country every weekend and most will be £10 to £15 for non-affiliated runners. Manchester is popular and so commands a fee. Most central London races cost more thatn the Marathon. The Great North Run costs more than the marathon.

Go for a local race. You might want to try a 5 miler before the full 10k (6.4 miles). As I say there's loads of choice. It doesn't have to be in front of camera's you Harry Redknapp wannabe media whore!

[bobo the clown]

I guess you guys won't see the funnier side of this then ...

http://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/110529 ... prank.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Gary the Enfield]

I guess you guys won't see the funnier side of this then ...

http://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/110529 ... prank.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

You guess correctly. What a pointless thing to do. Having said that there should have been sufficient marshalls along the course with mile markers and drinks stations. I've never run a half marathon without marshalls at startegic points.

[CrazyHorse]

I guess you guys won't see the funnier side of this then ...

http://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/110529 ... prank.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

You guess correctly. What a pointless thing to do. Having said that there should have been sufficient marshalls along the course with mile markers and drinks stations. I've never run a half marathon without marshalls at startegic points.

"The Village Bakery Half Marathon"
Quality. I like how the this encourages people to get off their arse and exercise while at the same time actively promoting heart disease by having a pie shop as a sponsor.

[Bruce Rioja]

See, I just won't run unless the sponsor's BUPA

[Gary the Enfield]

I guess you guys won't see the funnier side of this then ...

http://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/110529 ... prank.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

You guess correctly. What a pointless thing to do. Having said that there should have been sufficient marshalls along the course with mile markers and drinks stations. I've never run a half marathon without marshalls at startegic points.

"The Village Bakery Half Marathon"
Quality. I like how the this encourages people to get off their arse and exercise while at the same time actively promoting heart disease by having a pie shop as a sponsor.

You think that's bad? Check this: http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j& ... bEBpvbN74Q" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[CrazyHorse]

I guess you guys won't see the funnier side of this then ...

http://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/110529 ... prank.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

You guess correctly. What a pointless thing to do. Having said that there should have been sufficient marshalls along the course with mile markers and drinks stations. I've never run a half marathon without marshalls at startegic points.

"The Village Bakery Half Marathon"
Quality. I like how the this encourages people to get off their arse and exercise while at the same time actively promoting heart disease by having a pie shop as a sponsor.

You think that's bad? Check this: http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j& ... bEBpvbN74Q" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Genuinely brilliant. Apart from the bit about it being in France I actually think that could be the perfect workout.

[Gooner Girl]

Managed 6 miles last night.

The last 2 miles were painful but I am relatively pain free this morning. Whisper it quietly but the marathon may not have to be cancelled.

[Bruce Rioja]

So - a natural progression? A new goal? Or just me getting carried away?

http://www.greatrun.org/events/event.aspx?id=4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Get it booked.

Hmmm, I'm advised that it might be a bit much. Plus £37?

Check out Runners World. There are hundreds of races up and down the country every weekend and most will be £10 to £15 for non-affiliated runners. Manchester is popular and so commands a fee. Most central London races cost more thatn the Marathon. The Great North Run costs more than the marathon.

Go for a local race. You might want to try a 5 miler before the full 10k (6.4 miles). As I say there's loads of choice. It doesn't have to be in front of camera's you Harry Redknapp wannabe media whore!

No, I meant it's a bit much in terms of where I'm up to (though £37 strikes me as quite a lot)

[Gary the Enfield]

So - a natural progression? A new goal? Or just me getting carried away?

http://www.greatrun.org/events/event.aspx?id=4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Get it booked.

Hmmm, I'm advised that it might be a bit much. Plus £37?

Check out Runners World. There are hundreds of races up and down the country every weekend and most will be £10 to £15 for non-affiliated runners. Manchester is popular and so commands a fee. Most central London races cost more thatn the Marathon. The Great North Run costs more than the marathon.

Go for a local race. You might want to try a 5 miler before the full 10k (6.4 miles). As I say there's loads of choice. It doesn't have to be in front of camera's you Harry Redknapp wannabe media whore!

No, I meant it's a bit much in terms of where I'm up to (though £37 strikes me as quite a lot)

Which is why I suggested a 5 miler instead. And yes, £37 is quite a lot considering you're the one putting the effort in.

[Bruce Rioja]

Which is why I suggested a 5 miler instead. And yes, £37 is quite a lot considering you're the one putting the effort in.

It'll be that Brendan Foster, innit. A guy I used to work for set up a brand with him (View From), say's he's the most ruthless so and so on earth when it comes to making moolar!

[Gary the Enfield]

Which is why I suggested a 5 miler instead. And yes, £37 is quite a lot considering you're the one putting the effort in.

It'll be that Brendan Foster, innit. A guy I used to work for set up a brand with him (View From), say's he's the most ruthless so and so on earth when it comes to making moolar!

I like View From stuff.

[Bruce Rioja]

Which is why I suggested a 5 miler instead. And yes, £37 is quite a lot considering you're the one putting the effort in.

It'll be that Brendan Foster, innit. A guy I used to work for set up a brand with him (View From), say's he's the most ruthless so and so on earth when it comes to making moolar!

I like View From stuff.

Can you still get it? They sold the brand to M&S.

[Gary the Enfield]

Which is why I suggested a 5 miler instead. And yes, £37 is quite a lot considering you're the one putting the effort in.

It'll be that Brendan Foster, innit. A guy I used to work for set up a brand with him (View From), say's he's the most ruthless so and so on earth when it comes to making moolar!

I like View From stuff.

Can you still get it? They sold the brand to M&S.

Apparently not. Didn't realise my shorts are now defunct!

[thebish]

I've never run a half marathon without marshalls at startegic points.

neither have I!

[Gary the Enfield]

I've never run a half marathon without marshalls at startegic points.

neither have I!

Well, there you go then.

[Bruce Rioja]

Apparently not. Didn't realise my shorts are now defunct!

Ah well, see. I'd have deffo come last on Sunday had I not nipped out in advance and bought these snazzy rascals