The athletics/running thread

[CAPSLOCK]

6.5k in 40 minutes

Have I still got time to make London?

[Prufrock]

Did 20 minutes in the rain tonight, was amazing. Nothing better than warm rain for sport.

[Gary the Enfield]

6.5k in 40 minutes

Have I still got time to make London?

Yes. If you set off now you'd be at mine in about 2 weeks?

Keep it up CAPS. Next tinme I'm in Bolton I want to do the Park run with you, Bruce, Harry and anyone else who fancies it. Proper TW experience.

[thebish]

6.5k in 40 minutes

Have I still got time to make London?

Yes. If you set off now you'd be at mine in about 2 weeks?

Keep it up CAPS. Next tinme I'm in Bolton I want to do the Park run with you, Bruce, Harry and anyone else who fancies it. Proper TW experience.

you could all do it like a three-legged race - only 5 - or 7??? (stop GtE and Harry legging it off into the distance!)

[Gary the Enfield]

10k completed in 43:48 (unofficial) only 1 second outside my pb and 3.5 minutes faster than on the same course last year!

Just found out. Official time 43:47. I matched my pb. On a tougher course too. Smashing!

Well done Gary - looks like your back to yer best

Personally, I've been having a bit of a mare of late and just wasn't enjoying my running. Did a road/trail race last night and felt lethargic throughout. Fortunately, I'd decided to have a bash at 'Aggies Staircase' a fell race over at Darwen tonight. Had a good run and really felt like I'd got my mojo back and happily no ill effects from 2 races on consecutive nights.

Nice one Harry. I've no idea where that time came from as I was telling everyone to 'relax and enjoy as this isn't a PB course'

Do you find that, though? My times have been improving but I seem to be knocking off 20 - 30 sconds at a time. I know it'll tail off but I'm now looking at sub 43 before the end of the season. Can't wait.

[Bruce Rioja]

Keep it up CAPS. Next tinme I'm in Bolton I want to do the Park run with you, Bruce, Harry and anyone else who fancies it. Proper TW experience.

Have you any idea when that might be, fella? Need to set myself a new goal.

[Gary the Enfield]

Keep it up CAPS. Next tinme I'm in Bolton I want to do the Park run with you, Bruce, Harry and anyone else who fancies it. Proper TW experience.

Have you any idea when that might be, fella? Need to set myself a new goal.

Sometime next month. I'll let you know.

[Bruce Rioja]

Keep it up CAPS. Next tinme I'm in Bolton I want to do the Park run with you, Bruce, Harry and anyone else who fancies it. Proper TW experience.

Have you any idea when that might be, fella? Need to set myself a new goal.

Sometime next month. I'll let you know.

Reet-oh, I'd better get back on it then.

[Bruce Rioja]

Reet - made a fresh start this morning ahead of the Hermes the Enfield Parkrun Challenge. Averaged 6'27" per KM, which is absolute shite. Work to do.

[CAPSLOCK]

Just done a personal best distance of 6 miles (all but 10k) in about 55 minutes taking in some hefty climbs

That'll do now

Lost 4 stones and started running since the beginning of January

Just want to see how quick I can do 5k now

[Bruce Rioja]

Just done a personal best distance of 6 miles (all but 10k) in about 55 minutes taking in some hefty climbs

That'll do now

Lost 4 stones and started running since the beginning of January

Just want to see how quick I can do 5k now

[CAPSLOCK]

Cheers

re the weight loss

I'm hoping it turns out to be good aids and not the bad stuff

[Gooner Girl]

Just done a personal best distance of 6 miles (all but 10k) in about 55 minutes taking in some hefty climbs

That'll do now

Lost 4 stones and started running since the beginning of January

Just want to see how quick I can do 5k now

4 stone?! Thats over half my body weight! Well done!

[CAPSLOCK]

I'll bet you're moist, aren't ya

[Gooner Girl]

I'll bet you're moist, aren't ya

At the thought of an overweight old man?! Erm, no, can't say thats much of a turn on...

[CAPSLOCK]

Ah, playing hard to get, eh?

No worry, I can wait....not too long, like

Every morning I wake is a miracle

[Gooner Girl]

Ah, playing hard to get, eh?

No worry, I can wait....not too long, like

Every morning I wake is a miracle

Thats right Caps, secretly i'm madly in love with you but scared to let it show for the shame that lusting after a Bolton fan might bring to my family...

[Verbal]

Well and truly off the wagon at the minute. I should do something more.

Though started playing badminton again last week. Such a good sport

[Gooner Girl]

Well and truly off the wagon at the minute. I should do something more.

Though started playing badminton again last week. Such a good sport

My running has err... run to a stop a bit, as well. Hoping football pre-season which starts mid July might give me the kick up the backside i need.

[Gary the Enfield]

Just done a personal best distance of 6 miles (all but 10k) in about 55 minutes taking in some hefty climbs

That'll do now

Lost 4 stones and started running since the beginning of January

Just want to see how quick I can do 5k now

Impressive stuff. Seriously. Get yourself down the Parkrun.