Running

[Dddddd]

Used to run about 15 years ago, was up to 15 miles up a mountain road every other day, before life got on the way. The fella that works with me got diagnosed with prostate cancer a couple of months ago. An ad came up on my phone last month to run 60 miles for prostate cancer in April. I thought I could do that easy, totally forgetting I'm 43 and haven't ran or trained in 15 years. I told myself I've a month to do a bit of training start off easy and work my way up to 2/3 miles before the 1st of April. Next thing I know it's the 1st of April and I'd been out training a total of 1 time since I signed up. Today is exactly 2 weeks since the 1st of April and unbelievably I'm at 35 miles. How I don't know, just found a real mental toughness I never thought I had. The 1st 14 miles were easily 1 of the hardest thing I've ever done and equally 1 of the things I'm most proud of, because it was brutal and never once did I give up or stop.

Great work

Have you got any parkruns near to you? Good community running events on a Saturday morning

 

[Pootsy]

Great work

Have you got any parkruns near to you? Good community running events on a Saturday morning

Great Work indeed @lesbattersby

While on the subject of Parkruns, something that boils my pi$$ is runners who never volunteer. The whole event cannot go on without volunteers so please please make sure to keep a good running:volunteering ratio.

 

[lesbattersby]

Great work

Have you got any parkruns near to you? Good community running events on a Saturday morning

I'm not sure but something I'll look into, cheers.

 

[Dddddd]

I'm not sure but something I'll look into, cheers.

I do them quite a lot, they’re quite addictive once you get started.

The concept is just a 5k timed run in local parks on a Saturday morning at 9 o’clock. They’ve got a website with all the locations on.

There’s a huge spectrum of people there all for their own reasons - some walk it, there’s people running with dogs, parents and buggies, right through to speed demons going for pb’s, and lots of friendly volunteers.

Worth a try anyway in my opinion.

 

[Dddddd]

Good luck tomorrow marathon runners

It’s going to be a warm one

 

[Eggs]

….Everton flag in the crowd at the London Marathon, well done to whoever’s flying that

 

[COYBL25]

Race no 4 of the year - Howgills Trail 13 in the Western Dales, just outside Sedbergh.

Six miles up and seven miles down, stunning views and scenery, but pretty brutal.

I’d be surprised if I can walk tomorrow

 

[Bryan+]

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Race no 4 of the year - Howgills Trail 13 in the Western Dales, just outside Sedbergh.

Six miles up and seven miles down, stunning views and scenery, but pretty brutal.

I’d be surprised if I can walk tomorrow

What tf do these words mean mate

 

[Dddddd]

Well I’ve now experienced what hitting “the wall” feels like

Sheer hell!

Got it done anyway

 

[GoodisonRoadSupperBarWool]

Did 2 miles 3/4 day a week during Covid then did the park run a few times and go my time done whilst over eight , got back jogging yesterday and today - going to take it up a notch- so much so decided to apply for next years marathon. Mental but well why not push myself . One of my mates ran today who before Covid must of been in his 20s stone wise. Feel inspired as anything after listening to some stories today

 

[Beware of the Catt]

Finished in 3.57 at Manchester, chuffed with that at 55

 

[COYBL25]

Finished in 3.57 at Manchester, chuffed with that at 55

Well done mate, great time

 

[jackyboy]

First time running a Marathon completed in 4:19.

£1784 raised for Alzheimer's Society in the process. Thanks everyone for your donations. You're all boss.

 

[blueloon]

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First time running a Marathon completed in 4:19.

£1784 raised for Alzheimer's Society in the process. Thanks everyone for your donations. You're all boss.

Great effort for your first marathon mate, well done

 

[blueloon]

Finished in 3.57 at Manchester, chuffed with that at 55

That’s a super time , well done