Re: The Running Thread
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2018 12:54 pm
Salford 10k this morning. 39:36 and took 20 seconds off my PB.
Spindash wrote:Salford 10k this morning. 39:36 and took 20 seconds off my PB.
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Avon wrote:Well that didn’t go to plan.
Collapsed 100 Miles into Spartathlon (153 mile ultra in Greece) at the Mountain Base Checkpoint, was put on an IV drip and then pulled from the race by the medics.
It was pretty grim conditions with a Cyclone hitting the course causing torrential rain.
Feeling a bit sorry for myself today. Got one more ultra in a few weeks (Thames Trot) which I will aim to plod through and then looking to take a nice long break from ultra events.
satriales wrote:Avon wrote:Well that didn’t go to plan.
Collapsed 100 Miles into Spartathlon (153 mile ultra in Greece) at the Mountain Base Checkpoint, was put on an IV drip and then pulled from the race by the medics.
It was pretty grim conditions with a Cyclone hitting the course causing torrential rain.
Feeling a bit sorry for myself today. Got one more ultra in a few weeks (Thames Trot) which I will aim to plod through and then looking to take a nice long break from ultra events.
Ah that sounds pretty horrible, but at least you're okay. I had a quick look at the results page last night but couldn't see you on there and just assumed the site hadn't updated.
My training for the Thames Trot isn't quite going to plan. I haven't been building the distance up quick enough (keep getting niggling pain in feet and knees) and the race has suddenly crept up on me. Got a 20 mile run in today but even at a slow pace it was tough.
mcjihge2 wrote:Managed to get around to do Platt Fields park parkrun. I beat my four an a half year record time too. Ive also now done all the Manchester parkruns within the M60.
poshrule_uk wrote:First ever half at Peterborough today
Wish me luck
Spindash wrote:poshrule_uk wrote:First ever half at Peterborough today
Wish me luck
I would wish you good luck, but you'll have finished by now... how did you get on?
Had a half marathon of my own this morning - Manchester (which actually takes place entirely in Trafford). New PB of 1:27:08.
Avon wrote:Satrialies, just pulled out of the Thames Trot. Only just recovered from illness and now my body seems to be a bit broken.. have deferred until next year.
After running (on average) a marathon or an ultramarathon every month for the past 10 years I think I need a rest!
satriales wrote:Thames Trot 50 tomorrow. As it has got closer I'm starting to feel very underprepared
Main goal is just to finish within the 11hr cutoff, but I'd love to finish around 9hrs. We shall see, it all depends on if I can keep walking to a minimum in the second half. Wishing I had done lots more training now.
satriales wrote:satriales wrote:Thames Trot 50 tomorrow. As it has got closer I'm starting to feel very underprepared
Main goal is just to finish within the 11hr cutoff, but I'd love to finish around 9hrs. We shall see, it all depends on if I can keep walking to a minimum in the second half. Wishing I had done lots more training now.
I made it!
9hrs 45min. Not too disappointed with that, it was about what I expected. I did get off to a good start, felt great up to 20 miles and was on for 8hr pace. Then between 20 - 35 miles it became a struggle. My quads kept seizing up, forcing me to keep stopping. Feet were hurting bad. And I had some knee pain. It was hard to get into a rythm and when I did it was only at 11:00/mile pace.
Once there was only a half marathon remaining I managed to push on slightly. My quads and knees were no longer a problem, but feet were still bad. I tried to keep walking to a minimum, but I was on my own at this point and had to stop and check the map a few times. Running pace was also still very slow, so despite digging deep I wasn't that much quicker in this section.
At halfway I had called my girlfriend to tell her I expected to finish around 5:30 - 6:00pm, and ended up finishing at 6:15pm, so despite everything I wasn't too far off and happy with the result. I'm sure I'll be back next year and now have a time to beat!
satriales wrote:satriales wrote:Thames Trot 50 tomorrow. As it has got closer I'm starting to feel very underprepared
Main goal is just to finish within the 11hr cutoff, but I'd love to finish around 9hrs. We shall see, it all depends on if I can keep walking to a minimum in the second half. Wishing I had done lots more training now.
I made it!
9hrs 45min. Not too disappointed with that, it was about what I expected. I did get off to a good start, felt great up to 20 miles and was on for 8hr pace. Then between 20 - 35 miles it became a struggle. My quads kept seizing up, forcing me to keep stopping. Feet were hurting bad. And I had some knee pain. It was hard to get into a rythm and when I did it was only at 11:00/mile pace.
Once there was only a half marathon remaining I managed to push on slightly. My quads and knees were no longer a problem, but feet were still bad. I tried to keep walking to a minimum, but I was on my own at this point and had to stop and check the map a few times. Running pace was also still very slow, so despite digging deep I wasn't that much quicker in this section.
At halfway I had called my girlfriend to tell her I expected to finish around 5:30 - 6:00pm, and ended up finishing at 6:15pm, so despite everything I wasn't too far off and happy with the result. I'm sure I'll be back next year and now have a time to beat!
mcjihge2 wrote:Yesterday I did my 200th Parkrun. Which is nice.