So..... running - Page 141

semi-pro waster · 20-01-2012, 21:35

For a bit of a change I ran home today with a couple of guys from work, it's apparently just under 6 miles and took about 55 minutes which seemed alright considering I've got a bit of a cold right now. It's the furthest I've run yet, I suspect I'll have a blister or two tomorrow but apart from that feeling pretty good.

Jonny69 · 21-01-2012, 01:03

I did 10k on Wednesday lunchtime up to Crystal Palace park and back, so it's good to know that loop is bang on 10k. It's also got the killer ascent which I love

Last night was interesting. I rode home from central London to Kent on my little 60's Raleigh RSW shopper bike. WOW getting up Crystal Palace was hard work

Jonny69 · 23-01-2012, 19:13

Don't know if anyone else does this but I just signed up on parkrun. Free timed 5K runs every Saturday morning in quite a few parks round the country:

http://www.parkrun.org.uk/

I felt like joining a running club but the subs combined with how seriously it looks like they take it put me off.

lostkat · 23-01-2012, 19:28

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Originally Posted by Jonny69

Don't know if anyone else does this but I just signed up on parkrun. Free timed 5K runs every Saturday morning in quite a few parks round the country:

http://www.parkrun.org.uk/

I felt like joining a running club but the subs combined with how seriously it looks like they take it put me off.

Yup I do park run... Not that I've mentioned it in this thread several times or anything ;-)

As the newly appointed Secretary for our running club (eek!) I can tell you that Subs cover your england athletics membership fees amongst other things. Ours are £16 a year which I think is pretty good considering you get a few quid off each race you do. We have a real mix of competitive and non competitive runners and it's a really good atmosphere down the club & I wouldn't have done half the things I've done if it hadn't been for the encouragement. I've made lots of great friends. I think the secret is finding the right club for you. some are dead serious (avoid ones with athletic in the name) and some offer a great mix of social and competitive running. A good one will also giveyou your dietary session free so you can try a few before you decide. Seriously, I was so nervosa about joining a club but it's the best thing I've done!

lostkat · 23-01-2012, 19:29

Dietary = first. Bloody phone!!!!!

Jonny69 · 23-01-2012, 20:20

Bah. I'm still new to this!

lostkat · 23-01-2012, 23:20

Haha.

Hope my comment about running clubs came across OK. I was writing it out on my phone. SOME can be snobby. However, I know there are others out there just like mine and I know that you'll benefit from joining one if you find a good one. Just give a few a try and see what you think

Pheebs · 24-01-2012, 01:41

I've always been nervous about running clubs thinking everyone would run off and leave me huffing and puffing behind! My neighbour joined one recently and apparently they properly banged out an hours worth of running with no ease and she died a death and is now too scared to go!

This... is why I avoid running clubs! It scares me!

lostkat · 24-01-2012, 06:20

Well it's a **** running club then and she should try somewhere else. There are plenty of them around.

We have a policy that new runners ALWAYS have a committee member as a "buddy" to run at their pace, we always make sure that nobody is ever left behind. Each group has a leader who keeps everyone together. To leave someone running on their own without a group is dangerous and irresponsible not to mention the fact that they'll never come back again!!

lostkat · 27-01-2012, 06:30

Well, after being out since the start of December with a chesty cough and then injured, I'm HOPEFULLY back on the road to recovery

I'm pretty sure that the knee was a result of very tight calves and hamstrings. A good vigorous sports massage seemed to sort it though and I've done 3 runs since, 2 of which have been pain free

*fingers crossed*

Got a 6M league race this weekend which will test it, although I'm not going for any record-breaking times. I have a 16M cross country next weekend (officially a fell race), which I think I'm going to give my number to someone else as (a) I'm not fit enough yet and (b) It will wreck my calves again. Gutted as my parents like to come and watch this one. They bring their motor caravan and provide tea and cakes afterwards. Boooooo!! Stamford Valentines 30K (18.6M) race the week after though (ARGH!!!), which I'm hell bent on not cancelling, so I definitely need to get a 15 miler in next weekend.

Just hope the knee holds out! Lots of stretching, hot/cold treatment in the shower, ibruprofen and deep heat at bedtime.

20-01-2012, 21:35	#1401
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	For a bit of a change I ran home today with a couple of guys from work, it's apparently just under 6 miles and took about 55 minutes which seemed alright considering I've got a bit of a cold right now. It's the furthest I've run yet, I suspect I'll have a blister or two tomorrow but apart from that feeling pretty good. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

21-01-2012, 01:03	#1402
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	I did 10k on Wednesday lunchtime up to Crystal Palace park and back, so it's good to know that loop is bang on 10k. It's also got the killer ascent which I love Last night was interesting. I rode home from central London to Kent on my little 60's Raleigh RSW shopper bike. WOW getting up Crystal Palace was hard work __________________

23-01-2012, 19:13	#1403
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Don't know if anyone else does this but I just signed up on parkrun. Free timed 5K runs every Saturday morning in quite a few parks round the country: http://www.parkrun.org.uk/ I felt like joining a running club but the subs combined with how seriously it looks like they take it put me off. __________________

23-01-2012, 19:29	#1405
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Dietary = first. Bloody phone!!!!! __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

23-01-2012, 20:20	#1406
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Bah. I'm still new to this! __________________

23-01-2012, 23:20	#1407
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Haha. Hope my comment about running clubs came across OK. I was writing it out on my phone. SOME can be snobby. However, I know there are others out there just like mine and I know that you'll benefit from joining one if you find a good one. Just give a few a try and see what you think __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

24-01-2012, 01:41	#1408
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	I've always been nervous about running clubs thinking everyone would run off and leave me huffing and puffing behind! My neighbour joined one recently and apparently they properly banged out an hours worth of running with no ease and she died a death and is now too scared to go! This... is why I avoid running clubs! It scares me! __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

24-01-2012, 06:20	#1409
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Well it's a ** running club then and she should try somewhere else. There are plenty of them around. We have a policy that new runners ALWAYS have a committee member as a "buddy" to run at their pace, we always make sure that nobody is ever left behind. Each group has a leader who keeps everyone together. To leave someone running on their own without a group is dangerous and irresponsible not to mention the fact that they'll never come back again!! __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?**

27-01-2012, 06:30	#1410
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Well, after being out since the start of December with a chesty cough and then injured, I'm HOPEFULLY back on the road to recovery I'm pretty sure that the knee was a result of very tight calves and hamstrings. A good vigorous sports massage seemed to sort it though and I've done 3 runs since, 2 of which have been pain free fingers crossed Got a 6M league race this weekend which will test it, although I'm not going for any record-breaking times. I have a 16M cross country next weekend (officially a fell race), which I think I'm going to give my number to someone else as (a) I'm not fit enough yet and (b) It will wreck my calves again. Gutted as my parents like to come and watch this one. They bring their motor caravan and provide tea and cakes afterwards. Boooooo!! Stamford Valentines 30K (18.6M) race the week after though (ARGH!!!), which I'm hell bent on not cancelling, so I definitely need to get a 15 miler in next weekend. Just hope the knee holds out! Lots of stretching, hot/cold treatment in the shower, ibruprofen and deep heat at bedtime. __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?