Official Running Thread

[nwgull]

Not me, I'm afraid. Looked at the route and it looked a bit too hilly for my liking. Plus I normally run the Chestnut Tree House 10km, and that's the same day.

I'll be doing the Portsmouth tri the following week, though. First Olympic distance one for me

Good luck

Did the marina Tri yesterday. It was a brilliant course, possibly my favourite out of those I've done. The bike course was very hilly, but certainly interesting! Only bad thing was that it starts so early - to avoid traffic and pedestrians in the marina I assume - but I'd certainly recommend it for next year.

 

[chimneys]

Did my first half marathon in Bristol today and chuffed with 1.45.05!!

was running well until around 10.5 miles well it really kicked in...by 11.5 i was struggling so need to get more miles under my belt next time

overall a great experience though and keen to keep going!

@Nail Z how did you get on? was looking out for the colours.

Congratulations, that's a great time first time out, particularly if some hills included!

As you say, get some longer runs under your belt incl a good few 15/16 milers in order to stay the distance.

Do you have a 10k PB?

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Did the marina Tri yesterday. It was a brilliant course, possibly my favourite out of those I've done. The bike course was very hilly, but certainly interesting! Only bad thing was that it starts so early - to avoid traffic and pedestrians in the marina I assume - but I'd certainly recommend it for next year.

Good to hear, but I'm still not a fan of bikes and hills together. I'll pencil it in for 2014.

I know what you mean about early starts, Portsmouth tri registration CLOSES at 6:15! It's either go early, or shoot down straight after the Bolton game.

Glad the weather held out for you Sunday, too.

 

[Lord Bamber]

Any fellow NSCers joining me in the Great North Run next weekend? I thought the London marathon was too crowded so I'm not too sure what its going to be like running with 56,000 others. Probably not a PB!

I absolutely hated my Great North run experience.

I lined up in the area designated for my finish time and found myself behind walkers in the first half mile, and having to zigzag between slower runners all the way round. Far too many people running IMHO.

My tip? Get as near to the front as you can, ignoring the time pens. Everyone else does!

So Driver, how was it for you?

After taking in Tranmere v Brentford followed by Everton v Chelsea on Saturday I headed to Newcastle and after a few hours kip and Bob's advice, I headed as near the front as I could get and spanked a new PB. Could not believe the speed of some of those in front me, there were going backwards, but loved the crowd and weather not as bad as I thought it could be. Only downside was not being able to listen to the Albion commentary on the way home.

Thanks Bob for the tip.

 

[Amsterdam Albion]

Remember, the week before any long run, you can't do enough of doing nothing!

Give your body the rest you need and you will be ready and raring to go by the 14th!!

Good luck!

I should have read this a bit earlier as I ran upto and including the Wednesday before. However for a 10K maybe not quite so important. I wanted to finish in under an hour and did it in 55 mins so was well happy. I even managed a sprint finish, well it felt like a sprint finish

 

[Driver8]

So Driver, how was it for you?

After taking in Tranmere v Brentford followed by Everton v Chelsea on Saturday I headed to Newcastle and after a few hours kip and Bob's advice, I headed as near the front as I could get and spanked a new PB. Could not believe the speed of some of those in front me, there were going backwards, but loved the crowd and weather not as bad as I thought it could be. Only downside was not being able to listen to the Albion commentary on the way home.

Thanks Bob for the tip.

I stayed over in Teeside and got coach transfer to Newcastle. Unfortunately the coach left at 7.00 am and I was at the start by 8.00 with little to do but shiver for 2 1/2 hours!

I was in the Orange pen about half way forward and it was much better than London as most were running a similar pace to me. Having said that I struggled a bit at the end (probably not enough training over the summer) and did my slowest time (1.58)!

It took ages to get back to Teeside but was home by 7.00 pm to watch the match on sky+ having avoided the radio all the way home!

Just thankful the weather was not as bad as forecast.

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

I should have read this a bit earlier as I ran upto and including the Wednesday before. However for a 10K maybe not quite so important. I wanted to finish in under an hour and did it in 55 mins so was well happy. I even managed a sprint finish, well it felt like a sprint finish

Me too. Was thrilled with 55m 35s on Sunday for the hilly Hospice in the Weald 10k. Good advice from NSC as ever, so thanks for that gang.

 

[patchamalbion]

Congratulations, that's a great time first time out, particularly if some hills included!

As you say, get some longer runs under your belt incl a good few 15/16 milers in order to stay the distance.

Do you have a 10k PB?

Hi Chimneys

i've only ever done one competitive 10k and that was in Brighton in horrific conditions around 3 years ago - did 47 something which i was happy with. think i'm now doing another 10k in Bristol in October so will see what i can achieve.

 

[PWA]

Broke my ankle in the Loseley 10k a couple of weeks ago.

I'm hoping to look back on this post when I complete my 3rd consecutive London Marathon in April.

 

[BlockDpete]

Sorry to hear that PWA, hope your ankle heals quickly.

Anyone doing Brighton 10k on Sunday? Will be my return to this race, after a break of a couple of years.

 

[Woodingdean Gull]

Hi All,

didn't know about this thread but I was wondering if anyone would be interested in running the Brighton Marathon on behalf of the REMF as we still have a couple of spare entries that we would like to fill. If so, could pm with any relevant details and we can take it from there. I stopped being interested in running marathons when I reached 60.

Thanks,

Tony Langridge
REMF Chairman

 

[strings]

Did the marina Tri yesterday. It was a brilliant course, possibly my favourite out of those I've done. The bike course was very hilly, but certainly interesting! Only bad thing was that it starts so early - to avoid traffic and pedestrians in the marina I assume - but I'd certainly recommend it for next year.

What training did you do for the Triathlon? I have never competed ion a triathlon before, but have entered into the City of Birmingham Triathlon in July 2014.

As it is my first one, I have decided to go for a sprint distance (750m swim, 20k Bike, 5k run).

I am relatively fit, but as someone that usually plays rugby I am a bit, um, 'bulky' compared to most triathletes.

 

[nwgull]

What training did you do for the Triathlon? I have never competed ion a triathlon before, but have entered into the City of Birmingham Triathlon in July 2014.

As it is my first one, I have decided to go for a sprint distance (750m swim, 20k Bike, 5k run).

I am relatively fit, but as someone that usually plays rugby I am a bit, um, 'bulky' compared to most triathletes.

Training is ongoing really. I try to do 2-3 swimming sessions a week, which are usually somewhere between 1600-2000m each doing varying length sets. For running - by far my strongest leg - I do 2 hard sessions a week as well one or two easy 5-10K runs. Cycling is tricky in the winter as it's dark most of the time, so I'm currently doing 25k on a turbo trainer in my cellar 1-2 times a week. When the weather gets better and the days longer I try and get a 50-60K ride in over the weekend and a shorter ride in during the week.

What's your weakest discipline? I'm guessing swimming; it's usually that!

 

[strings]

Training is ongoing really. I try to do 2-3 swimming sessions a week, which are usually somewhere between 1600-2000m each doing varying length sets. For running - by far my strongest leg - I do 2 hard sessions a week as well one or two easy 5-10K runs. Cycling is tricky in the winter as it's dark most of the time, so I'm currently doing 25k on a turbo trainer in my cellar 1-2 times a week. When the weather gets better and the days longer I try and get a 50-60K ride in over the weekend and a shorter ride in during the week.

What's your weakest discipline? I'm guessing swimming; it's usually that!

Thanks!

Actually, I am mostly concerned about the run. I tried a simulated bike (20k) then run in the gym last week. After getting off the bike, my legs felt good, but the moment I started on the treadmill they felt like they were made of lead. I guess that is a transition that I will need to practice.

At the moment, most of my training is mostly focused around rugby (mostly short high intensity cardio intervals and weight training) so a triathlon is a complete departure.

I haven't been swimming in a few years, but used to be a very competent swimmer. Therefore, I will get back into it either this week or next.

 

[Bob!]

Entries for Steyning Stinger have opened!

http://www.steyningac.co.uk/2013-stinger/

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Thanks!

Actually, I am mostly concerned about the run. I tried a simulated bike (20k) then run in the gym last week. After getting off the bike, my legs felt good, but the moment I started on the treadmill they felt like they were made of lead. I guess that is a transition that I will need to practice.

At the moment, most of my training is mostly focused around rugby (mostly short high intensity cardio intervals and weight training) so a triathlon is a complete departure.

I haven't been swimming in a few years, but used to be a very competent swimmer. Therefore, I will get back into it either this week or next.

I always tend to shy away from Swimming when triathlon training, largely because I find it so dull. It's good to get it out of the way first, to be honest.

Training-wise, last year I was doing quite a few bike-run combos in training - about 30km on the bike and then a 5-8km run. Many times my legs felt shot to pieces after the bike leg, but it is amazing how quickly they recover.

You'll enjoy the sprint triathlon. It's a great distance, and – to me – has never seemed as difficult as it sounds.

Good luck with the training.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Entries for Steyning Stinger have opened!

http://www.steyningac.co.uk/2013-stinger/

I quite fancy that - but just the half distance. You done it before, Bob? If so, what's it like? I've known about it for ages, but never taken the plunge to get involved.

 

[nwgull]

Thanks!

Actually, I am mostly concerned about the run. I tried a simulated bike (20k) then run in the gym last week. After getting off the bike, my legs felt good, but the moment I started on the treadmill they felt like they were made of lead. I guess that is a transition that I will need to practice.

At the moment, most of my training is mostly focused around rugby (mostly short high intensity cardio intervals and weight training) so a triathlon is a complete departure.

I haven't been swimming in a few years, but used to be a very competent swimmer. Therefore, I will get back into it either this week or next.

That's a good start then; you're likely to get the swimming speed and endurance back very quickly. I'd never done any competitive swimming so had to learn proper front crawl tekkers before my first triathlon 3 years ago. I'm still fairly crap at it, but training in a group at my local gym/pool helps, and I now manage a sub 15 min 750m without making myself too knackered.

Cycle to run is a killer transition. However, you'll find that you can run the worst of the lead legs feeling out in about 1K. Practising a short run after a hard bike session will get you used to this feeling!

 

[Bob!]

Steyning Stinger

I quite fancy that - but just the half distance. You done it before, Bob? If so, what's it like? I've known about it for ages, but never taken the plunge to get involved.

Done the Marathon just the once.

If you've done three forts it covers much of the same ground. But, basically a hilly off-road run on the South Downs, hwhat more could you want? a cooked breakfast at the finish you say? Yeah, you get that as well.

It's great fun, loved it. Conditions will obviously depend on the weather. The year I did it it was frozen on the North (Steyning) side and muddy on the South (Worthing) side.

 

[Lord Bamber]

Hi All,

didn't know about this thread but I was wondering if anyone would be interested in running the Brighton Marathon on behalf of the REMF as we still have a couple of spare entries that we would like to fill. If so, could pm with any relevant details and we can take it from there. I stopped being interested in running marathons when I reached 60.

Thanks,

Tony Langridge
REMF Chairman

Hi Tony, I am already running it for AITC as I did not win my Paris Marathon place (thanks for your support mate appreciated) I will however ask around my running pals and bounce the thread once in a while if you dont get a response the first time.