The athletics/running thread

[Bruce Rioja]

Most of those details were. I only know I was on stage because I took a selfie with the lead singer.

Did you have a tit out, too? You usually do.

[Gary the Enfield]

Most of those details were. I only know I was on stage because I took a selfie with the lead singer.

Did you have a tit out, too? You usually do.

Goes without saying.

Just had the results through. Swim 12.24 Run 26.41 Overall 39.05

Fourth race in 5 leaves me 4th in age group overall.

I may pinch third on the last race. If the guy above me doesn't show up.

[Gary the Enfield]

No Park Runs this week boys?

Another swim session last night and another 2km under my beltm 2 more swims 'til the holidays.

[LeverEnd]

No Park Runs this week boys?

Another swim session last night and another 2km under my beltm 2 more swims 'til the holidays.

I had a jog round with my returning friend who has not run for 2 years and recently had a baby. 35 mins + but we were just happy to get round without incident.
Sounds like you're training well GtE, I've been doing nothing. Currently 13 stone and my race weight was 10st8, although I did look like I'd been dug up. It's mainly on my belly but will drop off with a few booze free weeks.
Swimming and cycling the way forward I think with minimum running for the time being.

[Gary the Enfield]

I'm maintaining 12 and a half which is fine for me. Swimming is pretty consistent. Running not so good. I did a 10 miler on Sunday with the back 5 slow 'cos my knee wonked out. Got the GNR in a few weeks and I'm going to struggle I think. Hey ho though you only live once!

[Burnden Paddock]

No Park Runs this week boys?

Another swim session last night and another 2km under my beltm 2 more swims 'til the holidays.

Got as far as Blenheim Road before realising that I had left mine and LE's match tickets at home. The question was to go straight back for them and miss PR, or go after the run and delay breakfast. Guess which one won??

[Harry Genshaw]

I'm staying away from speed work for a while and making this the year of 5hit or bust re injuries. If I break down this time, I'm on the bike.

To that end I've employed a personal trainer to help with conditioning and injury prevention. Got up to 11.5 miles this weekend. Furthest I've ran in quite a while. Only hope it lasts

[Gary the Enfield]

I'm staying away from speed work for a while and making this the year of 5hit or bust re injuries. If I break down this time, I'm on the bike.

To that end I've employed a personal trainer to help with conditioning and injury prevention. Got up to 11.5 miles this weekend. Furthest I've ran in quite a while. Only hope it lasts

At my pace I never did speed work.

Good work on the conditioning. You should try a tri.

[Bruce Rioja]

AND my new NB running pumps (avec Nike+ gizmo) three pairs of running shorts, Nike tracky bottoms and 3 x running t-shirts are all in my lost luggage. Will have to run in the Walsh knobbly fellas on Satdi, and, as was tradition at our school for those that turned up with no kit..........

[bobo the clown]

AND my new NB running pumps (avec Nike+ gizmo) three pairs of running shorts, Nike tracky bottoms and 3 x running t-shirts are all in my lost luggage. Will have to run in the Walsh knobbly fellas on Satdi, and, as was tradition at our school for those that turned up with no kit..........

I'm hearing the sound of acScouse-style insurance claim right now.

Good luck but keep it real.

[LeverEnd]

AND my new NB running pumps (avec Nike+ gizmo) three pairs of running shorts, Nike tracky bottoms and 3 x running t-shirts are all in my lost luggage. Will have to run in the Walsh knobbly fellas on Satdi, and, as was tradition at our school for those that turned up with no kit..........

I've got a mankini you can borrow.

[Harry Genshaw]

Good work on the conditioning. You should try a tri.

I probably should. Watching my brother in law complete iron man last month certainly left me feeling envious. Like many who did it, you'd never describe him as athletic but what he did have was great mental strength and he avoided injury by barely running during his training. Swimming is deadly dull though isn't it?

[Bruce Rioja]

AND my new NB running pumps (avec Nike+ gizmo) three pairs of running shorts, Nike tracky bottoms and 3 x running t-shirts are all in my lost luggage. Will have to run in the Walsh knobbly fellas on Satdi, and, as was tradition at our school for those that turned up with no kit..........

I'm hearing the sound of acScouse-style insurance claim right now.

Good luck but keep it real.

Not at all, Bobo. I'm fearing that they'll think exactly that when I tell them that in addition to that there's an M&S suit, 4 M&S shirts, 2 silk ties, a pair of Levi's and a Lauren polo shirt - all in a Tumi luggage carrier. (All true).

[Bruce Rioja]

AND my new NB running pumps (avec Nike+ gizmo) three pairs of running shorts, Nike tracky bottoms and 3 x running t-shirts are all in my lost luggage. Will have to run in the Walsh knobbly fellas on Satdi, and, as was tradition at our school for those that turned up with no kit..........

I've got a mankini you can borrow.

Bring it along, just in case what kit I have left makes me look ridiculous.

[Burnden Paddock]

A quick heads up that I may not make parkrun this week. I'm having my eyes bleached in anticipation!!

[Gary the Enfield]

Good work on the conditioning. You should try a tri.

I probably should. Watching my brother in law complete iron man last month certainly left me feeling envious. Like many who did it, you'd never describe him as athletic but what he did have was great mental strength and he avoided injury by barely running during his training. Swimming is deadly dull though isn't it?

You won't melt you soft c**t!

Swimming in a pool is dull. Necessary evil though. Especially in Winter. Have a look out for tri clubs in the area. They should have access to a couple of Open Water courses. You'll need that.

I like the minimalist running idea. I know it's a marathon but it represents less than a quarter of the whole race. Good thinking!

[Harry Genshaw]

^ ouch!

I went swimming in my lunchtime last week. Just plodding up and down the lanes dodging old dears, kids on school holidays and the odd paedo suspect. God it were grim. Not being very good at it doesn't help either!

If you do less running in the build up to it to avoid injury, you're well capable of getting a really good time at next year's G.

[Gary the Enfield]

^ ouch!

I went swimming in my lunchtime last week. Just plodding up and down the lanes dodging old dears, kids on school holidays and the odd paedo suspect. God it were grim. Not being very good at it doesn't help either!

If you do less running in the build up to it to avoid injury, you're well capable of getting a really good time at next year's G.

Get thesen to a coached swim session, far better than public pools. I'm sure the couple of times I've been to Horwich Baths recently I've seen adverts for it.

You have to train for EVERYTHING on Ironman. Swim to bike, bike to run. All takes practice.

[Gary the Enfield]

Looking forward to tonight.

5.5 miles through the woods in the piss pouring rain! Lovely!

[Gary the Enfield]

I mean it, too!