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Offline ACVilla

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Re: The Running thread
« Reply #300 on: May 15, 2014, 08:03:42 PM »
2.35 miles today, 9:10 a mile. Will definitely aim for sub 1h 15 on the run.

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Re: The Running thread
« Reply #301 on: May 16, 2014, 01:59:43 PM »
I really miss running along the canals in Brum.

Except for the time I was attacked by a goose. 

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Re: The Running thread
« Reply #302 on: May 17, 2014, 09:26:28 PM »
Goosed down by the canal, people pay good money for that.

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Re: The Running thread
« Reply #303 on: May 24, 2014, 12:35:26 PM »
Hit a PB today covering 8.27 miles in 60 minutes in HR Zone 2, little victories, the volume is beginning to pay off.

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Re: The Running thread
« Reply #304 on: May 27, 2014, 04:44:40 PM »
Tough Mudder coming up for me in July and have managed to up the training runs to full half marathon once a week with 2-3 runs between 5-10k at a variety of paces.  Allied to some Bootcamp and PT to work on upper body strength and core I've never felt so good! Will probably carry on the running afterwards as I've always wanted to do a Triathlon (next years challenge) so will be looking for some advice on decent beginner training regimes later in the summer.


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Re: The Running thread
« Reply #305 on: June 01, 2014, 07:41:44 AM »
Great Midland Fun Run today, my back has still been playing up so not half as fit or mobile as I wanted to be so will be happy to get round in under 1:20 but still have the aim for 1:15. Will see how it goes.

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Re: The Running thread
« Reply #306 on: June 01, 2014, 01:21:35 PM »
First ever competitive run and did it in 1h 19min and 32 secs.

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Re: The Running thread
« Reply #307 on: June 01, 2014, 06:51:15 PM »
First ever competitive run and did it in 1h 19min and 32 secs.

That's really good for a first attempt. I took 1:19:49 which was an improvement on my first go last year. It just seemed a lot harder work this time, the heat was quite punishing.

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Re: The Running thread
« Reply #308 on: June 01, 2014, 07:11:15 PM »
First ever competitive run and did it in 1h 19min and 32 secs.

That's really good for a first attempt. I took 1:19:49 which was an improvement on my first go last year. It just seemed a lot harder work this time, the heat was quite punishing.
Cheers, yes the sun for the first 4 miles or so I found really draining. I had to walk up cardiac hill but it's inspired me to do more.

Looking at the 10k in Shenstone in a few weeks.

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Re: The Running thread
« Reply #309 on: June 29, 2014, 09:54:59 PM »
Has anyone done an ultra marathon?  If so can you recommend a training plan, am thinking about doing some next year instead of Ironman distance triathlon.

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Re: The Running thread
« Reply #310 on: June 30, 2014, 09:21:58 AM »
I did the Kepler Challenge a couple of times (60km). They have some good training programmes on the website for people who have trained for the event, link below.

http://www.keplerchallenge.co.nz/content/training

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Re: The Running thread
« Reply #311 on: July 31, 2014, 01:51:37 PM »
Had a check up by a physio and I have meniscus damage and a touch of arthritis. So, I've got to correct my twisted leg action but even then, according to her my running days are over. Looks like I'll have to stick to the cycling.
And the walking.

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Re: The Running thread
« Reply #312 on: August 01, 2014, 08:21:46 AM »
Had a check up by a physio and I have meniscus damage and a touch of arthritis. So, I've got to correct my twisted leg action but even then, according to her my running days are over. Looks like I'll have to stick to the cycling.
And the walking.
It happens to us all eventually my friend. Have fun with the cycling.

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Re: The Running thread
« Reply #313 on: August 01, 2014, 10:29:31 AM »
Got a 10km tough mudder obstacle course this weekend. Has those dangler things that give a small electric shock if you touch them.

Can't wait!

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Re: The Running thread
« Reply #314 on: August 01, 2014, 10:36:31 AM »
I really don't get the attraction of these Tough Mudder events, I'd rather do a measured course half marathon, marathon, or any distance triathlon than run around in stinking puddles.  Still whatever floats your boat.

 


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