The athletics/running thread

[bobo the clown]

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

previously owned by blurred, by the looks of it Bruce !

[Bruce Rioja]

previously owned by blurred, by the looks of it Bruce !

That's just how fast they are, Bobo. The camera simply can't keep up

[boltonboris]

Being fast on the bed is nowt to boast about fella!

[Bruce Rioja]

Being fast on the bed is nowt to boast about fella!

Nor is being short

[Harry Genshaw]

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

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Go for it - you are definitely capable of getting round that course which is considerably flatter than last weekends.

A cheaper & shorter alternative (based on GtEs advice) which I would recommend

http://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2 ... otters.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It's as much road as trail, nice part of the world & helps a local running club. They gave a good quality t-shirt & water bottle to all finishers last year too

[Gooner Girl]

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!

I have a pair of hotpants you can borrow if needed GtE

[bobo the clown]

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!

I have a pair of hotpants you can borrow if needed GtE

I fear they may be too big for ol' "snake hips Enfield" !!

[thebish]

I borrowed GG's hotpants once... I think they looked quite fetching...

[Gooner Girl]

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

I have a pair of hotpants you can borrow if needed GtE

I fear they may be too big for ol' "snake hips Enfield" !!

you are sooooo cheeky Bobo! I am NEVER cheeky to you. Humph! I feel hurt and upset!

[Gooner Girl]

I borrowed GG's hotpants once... I think they looked quite fetching...

They suit you

[Gary the Enfield]

I doubt I could get 1 thigh in GG's shorts.

[Gooner Girl]

I doubt I could get 1 thigh in GG's shorts.

Would be funny to see you try (they're very stretchy!)

[bobo the clown]

I doubt I could get 1 thigh in GG's shorts.

thank God you didn't say "pants" !!

[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;

Go for it - you are definitely capable of getting round that course which is considerably flatter than last weekends.

A cheaper & shorter alternative (based on GtEs advice) which I would recommend

http://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2 ... otters.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It's as much road as trail, nice part of the world & helps a local running club. They gave a good quality t-shirt & water bottle to all finishers last year too

Ah, they left a flyer on my car for that which I didn't read properly. Would have been just the job that, Harry, but I've agreed to do the parkrun that weekend now.

BTW - just done 5K in the pissing rain. Rather a different animal

[thebish]

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;

I'd get comfortable with the 5Ks first - then maybe if you want/need a new challenge do a similar training programme to the c25k programme - there are plenty out there...

here's one that looks doable...

http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51122 ... ce-Program

then you can go for the 10k races...

[Bruce Rioja]

I'd get comfortable with the 5Ks first

Think that's the key, bish. Many thanks for the link but I'm probably better off doing exactly that first.

[Bruce Rioja]

Just done my 2nd 5K in consecutive evenings - including a 1/4 mile uphill.

My legs have now fell out with me!

[Harry Genshaw]

Just done my 2nd 5K in consecutive evenings - including a 1/4 mile uphill.

My legs have now fell out with me!

Top man I saw something on telly t'other night about the great attributes of milk. Apparently, its several times more efficient than isotonic drinks when it comes to aiding recovery.

Got the day off tomorrow to do the first pre marathon 20 miler. Legs will be sore enough afterwards but supposed to be driving up to Scotland on Saturday - I think I'll let Mrs G do the honours

[Lord Kangana]

Swilling your mouth out with sugarry water is as effective as an isotonic drink. You don't even have to swallow. (Fnarr). You just have to fool your body into releasing stored nutrients etc.

[Verbal]

Just done my 2nd 5K in consecutive evenings - including a 1/4 mile uphill.

My legs have now fell out with me!

Top man I saw something on telly t'other night about the great attributes of milk. Apparently, its several times more efficient than isotonic drinks when it comes to aiding recovery.

Got the day off tomorrow to do the first pre marathon 20 miler. Legs will be sore enough afterwards but supposed to be driving up to Scotland on Saturday - I think I'll let Mrs G do the honours

My ex rows for Cambridge and she swears by milk: says it's the best thing for you after exercise. Loads of protein and shiz in it.