Running thread 2022
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D.A
Striker
Why keep away? I know they have some very good runners. Don't know much about Blyth, but the vest is minging
MURPHY1973
Central Defender
You have to book Churchill via the North Tyneside council website.Honestly don't know blyths setup, get yourself along for a taster!
Training
www.blythrunningclub.org.uk
Looks like it's at whitley bay
I run for North Shields Poly and we are a friendly bunch.
My session has different groups from A to G and caters all abilities. We use the track about 4 or 5 times a month
Think you get the first month free as a taster.
There is also a social group attached to the poly called Monkey Runners who meet on Mondays and Thursdays at churchill - think it's 2 quid a session.
Again there are runners from all abilities but training isn't structured
Edit - just realised I replied to the wrong post
Frankel
Winger
I’ve just been down the coast for a walk and saw a load of what I think were North Shields out. Some were running at a canny pace!
I might pop along for one of the sesssions.
StrangerThings
Central Defender
Trying Whitley Bay parkrun at the weekend. My 27th location! Anyone done it before?
Frankel
Winger
Yes mate. It’s a good course. Two laps.
Couple of sharp inclines to deal with but it’s a canny run.
MURPHY1973
Central Defender
Yes, it's my local one and my wife is run director this weekend. I will probably be running if I can get my 18yr old son out of bed to look after my parents dog that we are looking after
Can be quite busy at the start as regularly get 350+ runners.
Park at the playhouse as its free.
I was in that session, it was a quick one tonight and seemed to be a lot from the top groups. Bloody windy on the way out
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StrangerThings
Central Defender
Can’t wait! Legs are still really tired from Kielder so will probably be near the back if that pack today. Will try and park there thanks for the info.
MURPHY1973
Central Defender
I didn't make it but was standing at the end with 2 dogs chatting with a volunteer. Looked decent weather for it.
Looks like an issue with the results as I am hearing a lot of swearing from my wife who is trying to sort it out
StrangerThings
Central Defender
It was a canny parkrun and the weather was great for it. That sounds like a nightmare
sorting through tokens is bad enough so I hope she gets sorted soon.
Football Dinosaur
Winger
York marathon a week tomorrow. Watching YouTube video of route. Parts look bleak as in middle of nowhere. Panicking about lack of training. Will do one last long run tomorrow ( I know ow I shouldn't and should be tapered but didn't get near right training so this will be more psychological than physical to prove I can get to longer miles). I usually hit wall at 18 miles. Likely to be 13 to 15 this time. All in the mind from then on and I want another medal.
The Butcher
Striker
Stop thinking negative, adjust your pace to suit. The york route is class. Just enjoy it
daveydavey
Striker
Ran "Lakes in a Day" yesterday; loved taking part and completing such a difficult course...definitely the hardest event I have done so far and something which will give me confidence for other events. I might give Wooler Marathon a go, but it feels soon on the 5th November this morning, and will more likely take Winter to try and bring my 5&10k times down.
Great event yesterday, loved it.
Great event yesterday, loved it.
DonaldDownTheWing
Winger
Good luck to everyone taking part in races this weekend, hope they go/went well.
I’m here for a little bit of a rant to try and make myself feel better, don’t mind me. I’ve done the GNR the last 3 years (one virtual) and each time decided to do marathon base training over the winter.
First time I got into February the following year, was regularly running 18km without issue before rolling my ankle out for a walk in the snow.
Last year I got into November before being struck down with tendinitis in my knee and not being able to run for a few months.
This year I’ve got some crippling chest infection type thing. Played footy in the rain on Wednesday night, felt fine until I woke up on Friday feeling like it been ran over. Yesterday I was all aches and coughing and today my chest feels full of water and I can barely get a breath. Think it’s bronchitis but off to the walk in this afternoon to get it double checked.
Seems like every time I start getting somewhere something gets in the way. Pissed off.
I’m here for a little bit of a rant to try and make myself feel better, don’t mind me. I’ve done the GNR the last 3 years (one virtual) and each time decided to do marathon base training over the winter.
First time I got into February the following year, was regularly running 18km without issue before rolling my ankle out for a walk in the snow.
Last year I got into November before being struck down with tendinitis in my knee and not being able to run for a few months.
This year I’ve got some crippling chest infection type thing. Played footy in the rain on Wednesday night, felt fine until I woke up on Friday feeling like it been ran over. Yesterday I was all aches and coughing and today my chest feels full of water and I can barely get a breath. Think it’s bronchitis but off to the walk in this afternoon to get it double checked.
Seems like every time I start getting somewhere something gets in the way. Pissed off.
DonaldDownTheWing
Winger
cooky
Winger
Baby stepsCongratulations mate! I’m a bit tired and at first I thought you said you came first
Manchester half for me today too. More of a tortoise than a hare in 2hr 31m but considering I didn't know if I could run a parkrun in may it's good progress. Found out this week Ive got a place in London marathon running for age UK which was the reason I started this running journey earlier this year. I'll be 50 the day before I run!!! Thanks everyone for the encouragement and tips over the last 6 months.
