RadioactiveWaste Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Enjoyed it so much last time I've signed up to do it again. Is anyone else doing it? Hoping to go under 2hrs20 this year. Managed 2hrs27 in November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTedd Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 7 hours ago, RadioactiveWaste said: Enjoyed it so much last time I've signed up to do it again. Is anyone else doing it? Hoping to go under 2hrs20 this year. Managed 2hrs27 in November. Now I’m not saying I enjoyed it, I did declare that would be the last bit of distance running I ever do, but a friend is doing it for the first time, and has cajoled me into doing it with her. Training started this week. I haven’t actually ran since the last one in November, so I’m quite pleased I can still do a sub 30 min 5km. RadioactiveWaste 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 Under 30 minute 5k is one ofy goals this year. But I'm pretty porky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTedd Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 7 minutes ago, RadioactiveWaste said: Under 30 minute 5k is one ofy goals this year. But I'm pretty porky. I’ve grown a proper belly since last November. I’m hoping by April, I will have shed a bit. I should probably stop scoffing supersized bags of crisps and McDonald’s breakfasts (he says nipping out to get a McDonald’s breakfast). something that I think has helped recently is that instead of running I’ve been doing fairly long walks with a 35kg back pack. It’s training for a new fitness test in the army. Now I’m just running, I feel light as a feather. RadioactiveWaste 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 Also, support your local Parkrun. https://www.parkrun.org.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTedd Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 I wish I was one of those people who enjoyed running as a way to clear your head. I really don’t enjoy it. I just do it cos I feel I have to. Maybe I’m too competitive with myself and always want to go faster, I can’t just go for a slow jog for the fun of it. like I wish I was the kind of person that could look at a menu with pizzas and burgers on and go ‘mmm, I really fancy the salad actually.’ im envious of those people. RadioactiveWaste 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Durden Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Am doing the Derby 10k this Sunday. If I get round in less than an hour will be happy. RadioactiveWaste 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 2 hours ago, TigerTedd said: I wish I was one of those people who enjoyed running as a way to clear your head. I really don’t enjoy it. I just do it cos I feel I have to. Maybe I’m too competitive with myself and always want to go faster, I can’t just go for a slow jog for the fun of it. like I wish I was the kind of person that could look at a menu with pizzas and burgers on and go ‘mmm, I really fancy the salad actually.’ im envious of those people. It takes me about 2 months after a break from it to actually feel good from it at all. I frequently don't persist to that tipping point of feeling the benefit, anothe binge of all the bad things, another round of forcing myself. TigerTedd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Durden Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 Just did the Derby 10k from Pride Park under an hour which was good for me.... RadioactiveWaste, TigerTedd, FlyBritishMidland and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistoldPete Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 38 minutes ago, Tyler Durden said: Just did the Derby 10k from Pride Park under an hour which was good for me.... Well done. Tyler Durden 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTedd Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 2 hours ago, Tyler Durden said: Just did the Derby 10k from Pride Park under an hour which was good for me.... It’s amazing how much faster you can go with people around you and a crowd cheering on. I struggle to beat an hour when I’m just doing 10k on my own, but when I do a 10k park run or event, I go a lot faster. my fastest ever 5k was the Hilton 5k when I got less than 25 mins. I’ve never come anywhere near that since. RadioactiveWaste 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Durden Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 4 hours ago, TigerTedd said: It’s amazing how much faster you can go with people around you and a crowd cheering on. I struggle to beat an hour when I’m just doing 10k on my own, but when I do a 10k park run or event, I go a lot faster. my fastest ever 5k was the Hilton 5k when I got less than 25 mins. I’ve never come anywhere near that since. Yes exactly the same for me have really struggled to run 10k on my own when am out in training yet today was a breeze tbf......its definitely the people running with you that spurs you on....the course today was pretty flat but even so was mentally pretty comfortable RadioactiveWaste 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTedd Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Tyler Durden said: Yes exactly the same for me have really struggled to run 10k on my own when am out in training yet today was a breeze tbf......its definitely the people running with you that spurs you on....the course today was pretty flat but even so was mentally pretty comfortable On that 5km I think it was the lady just in front of me that i was determined to overtake in the last km that got my good time for me. Took her in the last 10m. Booyah. Ran backwards sticking my tongue out at her as I crossed the line. No camaraderie here, every man for himself. RadioactiveWaste and Tyler Durden 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted April 11, 2022 Author Share Posted April 11, 2022 We'll on your 10k everyone who went. I got a course pb on my local parkrun on Saturday which I'm pleased with. Under 32 minutes and chipping away towards the 30 minute level. Our one is a hilly course (excuses excuses). In other news, I gave in a brought myself a Garmin forerunner 45 the other week because I was fed up of using my phone in a holder. So far I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 Is everyone ready for tomorrow? Won't be too warm and hopegully the rain stays off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Nah, I’m alright mate. RadioactiveWaste and Mucker1884 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 7 hours ago, Boycie said: Nah, I’m alright mate. What else would you want to do on your Sunday morning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTedd Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 11 hours ago, RadioactiveWaste said: Is everyone ready for tomorrow? Won't be too warm and hopegully the rain stays off. I’d rather it be rainy than as warm as yesterday. When I heard talk of a heatwave I was worried we’d all be going man down with heat injuries. But then I remembered that summer in England only lasts for 3 days if we’re lucky. RadioactiveWaste 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 5 minutes ago, TigerTedd said: I’d rather it be rainy than as warm as yesterday. When I heard talk of a heatwave I was worried we’d all be going man down with heat injuries. But then I remembered that summer in England only lasts for 3 days if we’re lucky. Oh yes, I'd take rain over 30 degree heat. Does depend on how much rain of course, I did a race in February that was ridiculous (also didn't think I did too bad, checked the times, every single person behind me 60+, 70+, 80+!) TigerTedd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 8 hours ago, RadioactiveWaste said: What else would you want to do on your Sunday morning? Well. Have a lie in, but that’s impossible when your body clocks programmed for getting up early in the week. I did take up cross country running in the late 90’s and looking back I can’t believe I used to run the distances I did without stopping to swallow my lungs back down my throat. Trouble is, being in my trade knackers your knees. The last time I tried jogging around the block I was in agony after about 3/4 of a mile. All fun aside, I wish I could do what you’re doing, I guess I’m a bit envious really. RadioactiveWaste 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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