The athletics/running thread

[Bruce Rioja]

Today I've mostly made the mistake of not getting today's run in a 06:00 when I was wide awake and it was nice and cool, electing instead to put it off until this evening. It's currently 32 deg C here.

Glad I'm not running. 35 in the shade. Hope it cools as I have 9km club race tomorrow. Not going to be pleasant.

I got myself through a lot of those freezing cold, icy, winter runs by telling myself that I was putting myself through it so that I'll truly appreciate the summer runs, and would be able to congratulate myself for having stuck at them. Hmmmmmm.

I said I'd never complain about running in heat after my two winter-long marathon training stints. But I do.

11 degrees and drizzly is what I love.

Ah. Change of plan, I reckon. Firstly, LeverEnd, before you start, if I do go out in it tonight then yes, I will fecking melt, you c*nt. However, tomorrow offers a max of 21 deg C, a spot of drizzle and a 6 mph breeze.

Sitting in the garden with a tall G&T, loads of ice and lime 1 - running myself into a puddle of sweat 0.

Procrastinators of the world unite................................. sometime tomorrow

[LeverEnd]

Hi GtE. I'll be at PR and ordinarily would be happy to run you back,but have to dash off to Deane and miss breakfast to help my friend Billy Bradshaw move house. Bruce has a much nicer car than me anyway!

[Harry Genshaw]

Not there for the next 3 weeks so I'm no use mate.

Chorley trail race tonight. It's going to feel like a very small leg of the marathon des sables!!!

[Burnden Paddock]

Just been out for a run. Didn't feel that warm when I set off. Ran 2 miles and now feel as if I am fcuking melting!!

Had a cold shower when I got back, but as soon as I put on the thinnest of t-shirts, the sweat starts to pour out of me again. Even with a large lime and soda, with ice in my hand. Big mistake!!

[Gary the Enfield]

Hi GtE. I'll be at PR and ordinarily would be happy to run you back,but have to dash off to Deane and miss breakfast to help my friend Billy Bradshaw move house. Bruce has a much nicer car than me anyway!

No problem. Bruce has kindly offered so he gets the unlimited sausage.

[Harry Genshaw]

Feckity feck feck. My first ever dnf tonight. A mile into it and my bloody hamstring seized up, this despite a warm up that was almost as long as the race was going to be. I had the long walk of shame back with marshals asking if I was alright, quickly followed up with "it's a bit hot tonight isn't it?". I felt like shouting at em "I've not quit because of the bloody weather!!"

[Bruce Rioja]

Hi GtE. I'll be at PR and ordinarily would be happy to run you back,but have to dash off to Deane and miss breakfast to help my friend Billy Bradshaw move house. Bruce has a much nicer car than me anyway!

No problem. Bruce has kindly offered so he gets the unlimited sausage.

And breakfast as well? I say.

[Gooner Girl]

Feckity feck feck. My first ever dnf tonight. A mile into it and my bloody hamstring seized up, this despite a warm up that was almost as long as the race was going to be. I had the long walk of shame back with marshals asking if I was alright, quickly followed up with "it's a bit hot tonight isn't it?". I felt like shouting at em "I've not quit because of the bloody weather!!"

ahhhh, that sucks Harry, just as you were getting back on it training wise too. How long will it keep you out for?

[Burnden Paddock]

Feckity feck feck. My first ever dnf tonight. A mile into it and my bloody hamstring seized up, this despite a warm up that was almost as long as the race was going to be. I had the long walk of shame back with marshals asking if I was alright, quickly followed up with "it's a bit hot tonight isn't it?". I felt like shouting at em "I've not quit because of the bloody weather!!"

ahhhh, that sucks Harry, just as you were getting back on it training wise too. How long will it keep you out for?

Until the weather cools down!

[Gary the Enfield]

Feckity feck feck. My first ever dnf tonight. A mile into it and my bloody hamstring seized up, this despite a warm up that was almost as long as the race was going to be. I had the long walk of shame back with marshals asking if I was alright, quickly followed up with "it's a bit hot tonight isn't it?". I felt like shouting at em "I've not quit because of the bloody weather!!"

ahhhh, that sucks Harry, just as you were getting back on it training wise too. How long will it keep you out for?

Until the weather cools down!

In case you melt?

[Gooner Girl]

Feckity feck feck. My first ever dnf tonight. A mile into it and my bloody hamstring seized up, this despite a warm up that was almost as long as the race was going to be. I had the long walk of shame back with marshals asking if I was alright, quickly followed up with "it's a bit hot tonight isn't it?". I felt like shouting at em "I've not quit because of the bloody weather!!"

ahhhh, that sucks Harry, just as you were getting back on it training wise too. How long will it keep you out for?

Until the weather cools down!

He's not you!

[Harry Genshaw]

Feckity feck feck. My first ever dnf tonight. A mile into it and my bloody hamstring seized up, this despite a warm up that was almost as long as the race was going to be. I had the long walk of shame back with marshals asking if I was alright, quickly followed up with "it's a bit hot tonight isn't it?". I felt like shouting at em "I've not quit because of the bloody weather!!"

ahhhh, that sucks Harry, just as you were getting back on it training wise too. How long will it keep you out for?

Until the weather cools down!

I did nearly shout at one of the marshalls - "I'm not that soft **** BP you know!"

Hopefully not too long GG. I'll just have to be a bit selective about which races I do in the next month

[Bruce Rioja]

Fancy Heaton Park, GTE?

SOZ: It happens only very rarely, but we have had to take the decision to cancel this weekend's event (Saturday, July 4) due to another event taking place in the park. Why not try treat yourself to a change and try out our neighbours at Pennington Flash parkrun, Heaton parkrun, Worsley Woods parkrun or Watergrove parkrun, Rochdale?

[Burnden Paddock]

Feckity feck feck. My first ever dnf tonight. A mile into it and my bloody hamstring seized up, this despite a warm up that was almost as long as the race was going to be. I had the long walk of shame back with marshals asking if I was alright, quickly followed up with "it's a bit hot tonight isn't it?". I felt like shouting at em "I've not quit because of the bloody weather!!"

ahhhh, that sucks Harry, just as you were getting back on it training wise too. How long will it keep you out for?

Until the weather cools down!

I did nearly shout at one of the marshalls - "I'm not that soft **** BP you know!"

Hopefully not too long GG. I'll just have to be a bit selective about which races I do in the next month

Sorry mate, I couldn't resist. Not after the piss taking you've given me over the last few weeks.

I managed 2 miles btw!

[Burnden Paddock]

Fancy Heaton Park, GTE?

SOZ: It happens only very rarely, but we have had to take the decision to cancel this weekend's event (Saturday, July 4) due to another event taking place in the park. Why not try treat yourself to a change and try out our neighbours at Pennington Flash parkrun, Heaton parkrun, Worsley Woods parkrun or Watergrove parkrun, Rochdale?

Well. There is a Sainsburys near Heaton Park!

[LeverEnd]

Well that's me buggered. Calf tear again, same pain and location as last time, which took 2 months. Only jogging as well. Back still not 100% either and a smsll fortune spent on physio. I think the writing is on the wall for me and running!
Any suggestions? Darts is favourite right now.

[jaffka]

Well that's me buggered. Calf tear again, same pain and location as last time, which took 2 months. Only jogging as well. Back still not 100% either and a smsll fortune spent on physio. I think the writing is on the wall for me and running!
Any suggestions? Darts is favourite right now.

try that smoking as well, goes very well with darts

[Harry Genshaw]

Well that's me buggered. Calf tear again, same pain and location as last time, which took 2 months. Only jogging as well. Back still not 100% either and a smsll fortune spent on physio. I think the writing is on the wall for me and running!
Any suggestions? Darts is favourite right now.

Oh jeez, nightmare. Sorry to hear that mate but you're too good a runner to jack it in imo

[LeverEnd]

Well that's me buggered. Calf tear again, same pain and location as last time, which took 2 months. Only jogging as well. Back still not 100% either and a smsll fortune spent on physio. I think the writing is on the wall for me and running!
Any suggestions? Darts is favourite right now.

try that smoking as well, goes very well with darts

Haha! I'm an occasional, one of those annoying c*nts who nicks other peoples when pissed. Just having a cider now, it's a start.

[LeverEnd]

Well that's me buggered. Calf tear again, same pain and location as last time, which took 2 months. Only jogging as well. Back still not 100% either and a smsll fortune spent on physio. I think the writing is on the wall for me and running!
Any suggestions? Darts is favourite right now.

Oh jeez, nightmare. Sorry to hear that mate but you're too good a runner to jack it in imo

Cheers matey but I've been doing it fir a long time and it's just about getting slower and hurt more regularly. Time to get a bike.