Running thread 2022
- Thread starter D.A
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Completed my long run of 8 miles to night 1hr 44m.
Negatives - found the first half quite tough.
Walked for the first time ever at around 5k up a hill.
Positives -
I went out
.
Longest run yet.
Chose a hillier route.
No blisters on my toes (first time in my more miles london socks thanks for the recommendation @D.A )
Completed my target distance (longest run yet.
Didn't get a dodgy tummy
So overall a pleasing run. I normally run on a morning first thing and the times I've struggled more seem to be on an evening. I think I might be better suited to running on a morning, though not always possible.
Negatives - found the first half quite tough.
Walked for the first time ever at around 5k up a hill.
Positives -
I went out
.Longest run yet.
Chose a hillier route.
No blisters on my toes (first time in my more miles london socks thanks for the recommendation @D.A )
Completed my target distance (longest run yet.
Didn't get a dodgy tummy
So overall a pleasing run. I normally run on a morning first thing and the times I've struggled more seem to be on an evening. I think I might be better suited to running on a morning, though not always possible.
D.A
Striker
Well done! Great progress.Completed my long run of 8 miles to night 1hr 44m.
Negatives - found the first half quite tough.
Walked for the first time ever at around 5k up a hill.
Positives -
I went out
Longest run yet.
Chose a hillier route.
No blisters on my toes (first time in my more miles london socks thanks for the recommendation @D.A )
Completed my target distance (longest run yet.
Didn't get a dodgy tummy
So overall a pleasing run. I normally run on a morning first thing and the times I've struggled more seem to be on an evening. I think I might be better suited to running on a morning, though not always possible.
squidly diddly
Central Defender
Brilliant progress that !! Keep it going! The more mile socks are great, I use the New York ones as I find them very comfy for the longer distances!Completed my long run of 8 miles to night 1hr 44m.
Negatives - found the first half quite tough.
Walked for the first time ever at around 5k up a hill.
Positives -
I went out
Longest run yet.
Chose a hillier route.
No blisters on my toes (first time in my more miles london socks thanks for the recommendation @D.A )
Completed my target distance (longest run yet.
Didn't get a dodgy tummy
So overall a pleasing run. I normally run on a morning first thing and the times I've struggled more seem to be on an evening. I think I might be better suited to running on a morning, though not always possible.
squidly diddly
Central Defender
Upped km’s this week, went out on Monday and got 12km done, recovered yesterday, got out today and done a slow 16km, feeling good heading to the GNR, I’m also using park run as my faster session in the week.
StrangerThings
Central Defender
Love parkruns! Its fun to try different ones also to mix it up
squidly diddly
Central Defender
Going to try shields maybe this week or next just for that last mile being the same as the GNR, Herrington country park is my closest one ( walking distance) but I’ve done chester before and I think it’s boring hahaah, Great for PBSLove parkruns! Its fun to try different ones also to mix it up
StrangerThings
Central Defender
Shields is a great one! Riverside? It is a nice park but some tight turns and too many laps! Less laps the better.
squidly diddly
Central Defender
Ahhh mint! And yeah the riverside one, It’s a decent run but it’s 3 laps and it’s just a bit boring, plus with it being tight it can hard to get past people… or swans
MURPHY1973
Central Defender
Have a trip North to my local one at Whitley Bay. My wife is event director and I volunteer every other week.Love parkruns! Its fun to try different ones also to mix it up
We are back on the proper route after months of a temporary one.
Free parking at the playhouse
StrangerThings
Central Defender
Hahaha yess the swansAhhh mint! And yeah the riverside one, It’s a decent run but it’s 3 laps and it’s just a bit boring, plus with it being tight it can hard to get past people… or swans
I don’t mind the 2 lappersThank you!! I actually have that one scheduled in for the 27th so that is useful to know
I have heard good things about it. I am doing Hackworth this weekend.
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one footed wonder
Striker
Don’t suppose anyone has a number going for the GNR?
Been helping a couple of lads with training for it and was promised a number via one of their workmates for it but it has fallen through.
I’ve looked at any late charity possibilities but understandably places seem to have gone.
Happy to pay for it and look to raise a bit money for a charity…..just seems a shame to have done the training and not do it now.
I know it’s a bit late in the day
Been helping a couple of lads with training for it and was promised a number via one of their workmates for it but it has fallen through.
I’ve looked at any late charity possibilities but understandably places seem to have gone.
Happy to pay for it and look to raise a bit money for a charity…..just seems a shame to have done the training and not do it now.
I know it’s a bit late in the day
MURPHY1973
Central Defender
It's not on the 27th August due to a fair being on the links. Rising Sun or Blyth are nearest.Hahaha yess the swans
Thank you!! I actually have that one scheduled in for the 27th so that is useful to know
D.A
Striker
There'll be loads closer to the day. Hard to get now.
one footed wonder
Striker
mart
Striker
Discovered recently that my cadence is pretty poor while running. Around the high 140’s and low 150’s. Even when I was making good progress with improving times earlier in the year it was around the same. Any tips on how to improve it? After doing research it seems working on it could help me massively. I’ve started off doing short runs with a metronome aswell as trying to using running playlists and running to the beat but feels like my legs are going far too quick without covering the distance.
Daydream Believer
Striker
Quite a few get posted on North East Runners closer to the time but you've got to keep a close eye on it & DM the posters straight away as their mods delete number swap posts pretty quickly
That's actually a pretty low turnover but you're saying your legs are going too fast? What are you using to measure it?
Average (mean) cadence at race pace is around 180spm but that of course is from a mix of higher & lower cadences.
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mart
Striker
I meant when i’ve been trying to improve my cadence my legs feel like they’re going too fast and I can’t seem to sustain it.Quite a few get posted on North East Runners closer to the time but you've got to keep a close eye on it & DM the posters straight away as their mods delete number swap posts pretty quickly
That's actually a pretty low turnover but you're saying your legs are going too fast? What are you using to measure it?
Average (mean) cadence at race pace is around 180spm but that of course is from a mix of higher & lower cadences.
StrangerThings
Central Defender
Thanks! Its not down as cancelled on the 5k app yet, so good to know. I have done Blyth but will suggest Rising Sun to the lad whose turn it is to drive.
