Stomski
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YOU INTERRUPTED MY SPEECH!! But don't worry. It won't happen again.
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Post by Stomski on Jan 9, 2023 13:25:45 GMT
Go go go!
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 9, 2023 13:47:32 GMT
2023 Run #3: that was a tough one. Temporarily relocated so not on my usual routes but in a much more built-up area so a lot of stop-starts and watching out for cars. Some electric shocks to the balls around mile 3. -Ralph What in gods name is your underwear made from? |
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 9, 2023 14:48:04 GMT
It seems to be the black pants which cause the problem.
-Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 9, 2023 19:48:18 GMT
Run #4 for 2023 called off this evening due to torrential rain. I go out in drizzle/light rain but not that. In other news, to keep me on target to get some way towards my pre-pandemic fitness and to raise pennies for Cancer Research UK I have signed up for the Manchester half-marathon on 15/10/23 and ponied up the entrance fee. Just Giving page: fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/ralphs-giving-page-17101It's also linked to a Facebook Fundraiser Page though I have no idea how to share that. Eek. -Ralph |
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 9, 2023 20:53:42 GMT
Run 3 for 2023 completed, a wee bit stiff after the Sunday am walk home, but still did it.
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 9, 2023 22:33:29 GMT
In other news, to keep me on target to get some way towards my pre-pandemic fitness and to raise pennies for Cancer Research UK I have signed up for the Manchester half-marathon on 15/10/23 and ponied up the entrance fee. Just Giving page: fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/ralphs-giving-page-17101It's also linked to a Facebook Fundraiser Page though I have no idea how to share that. Eek. -Ralph At £160 already. With pennies already in the can there is no backing out. 10 months to fear The Sweeper Bus. -Ralph |
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 9, 2023 22:37:30 GMT
I doubt you will have much to fear from the sweeepr bus. Plenty of time to get in shape.
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Post by blueshift on Jan 10, 2023 18:11:12 GMT
Went on a run this evening, came back with an armada Megatron and Cybertron Demolishor planet key! (Bumped into nick mid run!)
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 10, 2023 19:46:30 GMT
FFS. I never come back from a run with Armada toys!!!
Run #4 remains postponed. Proper dangerous levels of rain: not just a wee drizzle. Hopefully tomorrow.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 10, 2023 19:54:37 GMT
That's my plan, and again on Friday and then all going well start proper training on Monday.
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Cullen
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Post by Cullen on Jan 11, 2023 0:10:31 GMT
I've been out injured since pulling my achilles tendon just before TFN. It healed shortly afterward but I pulled it again 2 months later after just starting running again. I've left a bigger gap this time and I'm back out. Done 3 5k's so far this year and starting to get my fitness back. 31 mins for the last one which isn't too bad but a way off my PB.
I would like to build up to 10k but find it hard to pace myself. Tend to automatically tend towards a fast pace early on no matter how hard I try to slow down.
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Cullen
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Post by Cullen on Jan 11, 2023 11:07:52 GMT
Went on a run this evening, came back with an armada Megatron and Cybertron Demolishor planet key! (Bumped into nick mid run!) Given my very first time I met Nick was on a train station platform and I came away with Megabolt Megatron, it does not surprise me you can bump into him mid-run and come away with Armada toys. I assume now he just wanders the streets with bags of gear (or Gears). |
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 11, 2023 18:42:54 GMT
2023 #4: went a different way on a better route with less crossings to worry about but alas arses on bikes on the pavement. It is a vehicle. Get it on the fucking road.
A round 6 miles today.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 11, 2023 19:51:46 GMT
2023 - RUN 4
5k again - cardio improved, a bit more power in the legs, absolutely loved the pissing rain and wind so I did. No idea of times but didn't feel too slow.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 11, 2023 23:31:37 GMT
I've been out injured since pulling my achilles tendon just before TFN. It healed shortly afterward but I pulled it again 2 months later after just starting running again. I've left a bigger gap this time and I'm back out. Done 3 5k's so far this year and starting to get my fitness back. 31 mins for the last one which isn't too bad but a way off my PB. I would like to build up to 10k but find it hard to pace myself. Tend to automatically tend towards a fast pace early on no matter how hard I try to slow down. I have that problem as well, I tend to gravitate towards my top end. I do run with a friend (albeit by phone) so we chat to each other and find that helps me regulate the pace a bit better, but if he's unavailable and I run on my own, I tend to go faster. |
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 11, 2023 23:32:36 GMT
1st October I will be doing the Loch Ness Marathon.
Plenty of time to get into condition, and force some good behaviours in terms of food and drink.
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 12, 2023 10:40:56 GMT
The Skarasen will destroy you.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 12, 2023 19:10:51 GMT
I will fuck him up if I see him.
Just working out a training program tonight, obvs TFN will be a slight wrinkle because even though I will be behaving it's probably a week out during a bit where I woud be ramping up to 35k runs. Ah well, sure I will sort something.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 13, 2023 20:15:55 GMT
Run 5
Full 5k (and a wee bit) no walking, a few enforced traffic stops but I went right back to running.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 13, 2023 23:45:49 GMT
Run 5 Full 5k (and a wee bit) no walking, a few enforced traffic stops but I went right back to running. That was Andu Post 31K |
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 14, 2023 16:57:13 GMT
Run #5 was meant to be today but after my first blood donation in a good while I will be sensible and rest. Run tomorrow!
-Ralph
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Post by Cullen on Jan 14, 2023 22:35:38 GMT
Run #3 for me today. 5k in 31 minutes again. Seemed a lot harder than last week for some reason.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 14, 2023 22:49:46 GMT
Run #3 for me today. 5k in 31 minutes again. Seemed a lot harder than last week for some reason. Some days it does. |
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 14, 2023 22:50:48 GMT
5k takes me about an hour. My speed is set more to bimble than fast.
EDIT: 5 miles. I do 5 miles in an hour.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 15, 2023 12:54:04 GMT
Suspect my 5k's have been in the 30-35 minute range, but will be properly tracking as of tomorrow.
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 15, 2023 20:26:40 GMT
2023 Run #5: did 7 miles. Pushed it as a bit as have cold weather/ice warnings here so may be treacherous for a few days.
Can anyone recommend a good running app? I've just been using the phone's health tracker but could do with a more specific progress tracker.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 15, 2023 23:32:07 GMT
2023 Run #5: did 7 miles. Pushed it as a bit as have cold weather/ice warnings here so may be treacherous for a few days. Can anyone recommend a good running app? I've just been using the phone's health tracker but could do with a more specific progress tracker. -Ralph Strava - you don't need to sign up to the paid stuff, and you get good breakdowns and you can follow friends and compare results. |
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 16, 2023 11:44:17 GMT
I shall give it a look.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 16, 2023 22:28:43 GMT
Tonight's run - 5k (needed to walk for a bit, as my calfs felt very tight at one point) - 34.50.
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 16, 2023 22:30:12 GMT
Traecherous ice abounds so not sure if I can be back out again before the weekend.
-Ralph
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