The athletics/running thread

[Burnden Paddock]

No Bruce BP & LE you two going to make it?

Aw thanks, Harry . I'll be there in spirit. However, in person, I've just clocked that the Aberystwyth Parkrun is a one hour drive away from matey's place in Cardigan. Hmmmmmmmm.

I doubt that LE will be picking you up at 8.45am in your pissed up state to take you there!

[Harry Genshaw]

No Bruce BP & LE you two going to make it?

Aw thanks, Harry . I'll be there in spirit. However, in person, I've just clocked that the Aberystwyth Parkrun is a one hour drive away from matey's place in Cardigan. Hmmmmmmmm.

Eee could you have imagined 12 months ago, going for a run at midnight and then checking where the nearest run is when you're on a wild weekend? That's dedication that is!

Did a solo hill session tonight rather than risk doing the 2 lads fell race. Turned out to be a good decision. A fire on the moors meant it was cancelled at the last minute

[Bruce Rioja]

Eee could you have imagined 12 months ago, going for a run at midnight and then checking where the nearest run is when you're on a wild weekend? That's dedication that is!

Girlie friend who I'm visiting has asked "Is porridge and honey OK for breakfast?" My "Is there a Sainsbury's nearby?" was met with a little consternation! I'm guessing that Cardigan has never heard of a Sainsbury's Cafe.

[LeverEnd]

Having another of those 'can't sleep' nights. feck know's why. So just done a midnight 5K.

Good effort. I sometimes have 'a shuffle' to help me sleep.

[Burnden Paddock]

Just seen the weather forecast from mid-afternoon today, right through to tomorrow lunch. Rain, rain and more fecking rain! The last time that I did parkrun after a prolonged period of rain, the course was ridiculously bad in places. Seriously considering whether I can be arsed now. Besides, its Miss BP's birthday this weekend, so there are other distractions which may affect my running ability!!

[Bruce Rioja]

These "other distractions" being Miss BP's mates?

[Burnden Paddock]

These "other distractions" being Miss BP's mates?

Ha! The 'other distractions' being Miss BP's request for a birthday curry (good girl!) and the unwritten rule of curry requiring alcohol! I wouldn't wish that combination on any of my fellow parkrun participants. Though I may win it as a result!!

[Harry Genshaw]

These "other distractions" being Miss BP's mates?

Ha! The 'other distractions' being Miss BP's request for a birthday curry (good girl!) and the unwritten rule of curry requiring alcohol! I wouldn't wish that combination on any of my fellow parkrun participants. Though I may win it as a result!!

Admit it man! You're just frightened of getting wet

[LeverEnd]

You won't fecking melt you soft c*nt! I'm pissed as a fart but will be there.

[Burnden Paddock]

You won't fecking melt you soft c*nt! I'm pissed as a fart but will be there.

Harsh. I changed my mind last night and decided to just get up and do it. When I woke this morning I just couldn't be arsed, so turned over and went back to sleep. There's always next week.

[LeverEnd]

Lazy git. I felt like death on the first lap but then woke up but felt sick after drinking a pint of milk then eating 2 orange lollies and then some coke. Feel better now but only managed 1 plate of breakfast.

[Burnden Paddock]

Lazy git. I felt like death on the first lap but then woke up but felt sick after drinking a pint of milk then eating 2 orange lollies and then some coke. Feel better now but only managed 1 plate of breakfast.

True. I'm thinking of doing parkrun next Saturday and the race in Horwich on Sunday. I may even try to drag Mrs and Miss BP along too. Keep your fecking hands to yourself!

fecking hell. That's some 'pre-breakfast'.

[Harry Genshaw]

Lazy git. I felt like death on the first lap but then woke up but felt sick after drinking a pint of milk then eating 2 orange lollies and then some coke. Feel better now but only managed 1 plate of breakfast.

True. I'm thinking of doing parkrun next Saturday and the race in Horwich on Sunday. I may even try to drag Mrs and Miss BP along too. Keep your fecking hands to yourself!

fecking hell. That's some 'pre-breakfast'.

He'd obviously followed the Rioja training regime of getting 5hit faced the night before and looked like death when he got out of the car. A lap and a half later and he sails past me like I'm travelling backwards

22.33 today. It felt slower than last time but surprisingly only 3 seconds away. With a little more effort I could have managed a pb for this year

[Bruce Rioja]

Wimped out of my international debut at the Aberystwyth Parkrun. 'Twas absolutely pissing it down.

[Gary the Enfield]

Following my 'four races in 8 days' I have done literally NOTHING this last week. Struck with a bad cold after the triathlon I've had no energy. Saturday got me out in the park for a 5 mile jog just to brush the cobwebs off.

I'm calling it a rest week as this week sees me back to racing Thursday in Royston (10k road race) and then Saturday is Dambuster, an Olympic Distance triathlon which I just managed to sneak in under the three hour mark last year. Hoping to do better on the swim and the bike but the run will be tough.

I assume it's the Horwich 'Festival of Speed' this weekend?

[Burnden Paddock]

Wimped out of my international debut at the Aberystwyth Parkrun. 'Twas absolutely pissing it down.

You won't melt, you soft cnut!

It is the Horwich festival of racing this weekend GtE. I've pre-booked my place in the 5k run and am expecting to be joined by Mr Genshaw and a spectating LE. I'm stepping up my training for Colwyn Bay with PR and Horwich, both in the same weekend! Bring on the rain and post run beers!

[LeverEnd]

I'm just about to order a barrel of Flat Cap from Bank Top for the living room. It can be my housemate's 40th present. They lend you a hand pump and a Black n Decker workmate to set it up on.
Thought about running but that would mean tearing up my rehab programme and risking injury so I'll be sensible and stick to the booze.
Ran yesterday evening, first time I've done consecutive days for months and my calf was a bit tight so swam today, 32 lengths. Not GtE magnitude but decent for me and my aimless splashing about.

[Bruce Rioja]

Wimped out of my international debut at the Aberystwyth Parkrun. 'Twas absolutely pissing it down.

You won't melt, you soft cnut!

That was LE, you c*nt.

I'll do it next time I'm down there, as apparently theere will be a next time

I was looking forward to telling you all how I kept up with a fit Welsh bird, Taff Tavvit!

[Burnden Paddock]

Wimped out of my international debut at the Aberystwyth Parkrun. 'Twas absolutely pissing it down.

You won't melt, you soft cnut!

That was LE, you c*nt.

I'll do it next time I'm down there, as apparently theere will be a next time

I was looking forward to telling you all how I kept up with a fit Welsh bird, Taff Tavvit!

I know. Sorry. Couldn't resist.

[Burnden Paddock]

Didn't have much time after work this evening, so decided to do a 'flat out' (for me) 2k. Did it in 9.35 but fecking hell, I was coughing like i'd just done 40 woodbines afterwards.

Might have gone a bit faster if I hadn't managed to trap my ankle in the car door earlier. That smarted a bit!