Quark Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, Stokesy10 said: My bro in law is coming for the first time in 2020, he's into his Wolf Runs 'n shit. Did I read correctly that there's a running event one day at the festival which someone organised, did this happen? Sort of. There's a 5k run on the Thursday morning around the site, think it pops up on FB closer to the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokesy10 Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Quark said: Sort of. There's a 5k run on the Thursday morning around the site, think it pops up on FB closer to the time. Cheers Quarkage. I'll keep an eye out for it. I'll be cheering him on with my wake-and-bake and Tom Collins cocktail. Edited October 22, 2019 by Stokesy10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Woke up this morning on a work from home and couldn't be bothered to go to the gym, which is pretty rare. Now racked with remorse. I did exercise twice on Sat though and eight times last week. Might just pop there later instead of pretending to work from home. Sounds like a decent compromise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 (edited) Just now, Quark said: Sort of. There's a 5k run on the Thursday morning around the site, think it pops up on FB closer to the time. I'm fully down with not showering for the duration of the fest - but chucking exercise in too is just perverse (they had spinning at Bestival one year, I recall - yuck!). Edited October 22, 2019 by Homer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 8 minutes ago, Stokesy10 said: Cheers Quarkage. I'll keep an eye out for it. I'll be cheering him on with my wake-and-bake and Tom Collins cocktail. 3 minutes ago, Homer said: I'm fully down with not showering for the duration of the fest - but chucking exercise in too is just perverse (they had spinning at Bestival one year, I recall - yuck!). Stupidly I did actually take my running gear with me this year as I thought I might fancy it. Turns out I did not. Who'd have thunk it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokesy10 Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 38 minutes ago, Quark said: Stupidly I did actually take my running gear with me this year as I thought I might fancy it. Turns out I did not. Who'd have thunk it? The thought was there mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenelk Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 I stupidly got convinced to apply for the London Marathon with my sister whilst celebrating my son completing it this year. I got a place with Shelter, and then a place in the ballot, so now using the latter to run for Shelter.... My sister didn't get any places, and is laughing at me. I've never run a marathon before (used to run quite a few 10k races when I was younger) and I'm mildly terrified. My training got off to the perfect start when I broke my ankle in Williams Green on the Thursday of the festival this year. Got the nod to attempt running from the Physio last week (treadmill only for now) and so did a gentle 5k on Sunday to see how the ankle felt. Was great on the day, and predictably, a bit sore today and yesterday, but not really anything different to not having run for months anyway, so cautiously pleased. Balance is still a bit off, and can tell need to strengthen, but going to to increase by 2.5k at a time for the next few runs, and also aim for a 10k street run in late November. If that all goes well, that will switch to full training plan from December. I must be mad. I will be the fittest I've ever been for the festival next year, and have a lot of catching up to do, as missed out on visiting loads of stuff this year due to the crutches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grilladelphia Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 9 minutes ago, Greenelk said: I stupidly got convinced to apply for the London Marathon with my sister whilst celebrating my son completing it this year. I got a place with Shelter, and then a place in the ballot, so now using the latter to run for Shelter.... My sister didn't get any places, and is laughing at me. I've never run a marathon before (used to run quite a few 10k races when I was younger) and I'm mildly terrified. My training got off to the perfect start when I broke my ankle in Williams Green on the Thursday of the festival this year. Got the nod to attempt running from the Physio last week (treadmill only for now) and so did a gentle 5k on Sunday to see how the ankle felt. Was great on the day, and predictably, a bit sore today and yesterday, but not really anything different to not having run for months anyway, so cautiously pleased. Balance is still a bit off, and can tell need to strengthen, but going to to increase by 2.5k at a time for the next few runs, and also aim for a 10k street run in late November. If that all goes well, that will switch to full training plan from December. I must be mad. I will be the fittest I've ever been for the festival next year, and have a lot of catching up to do, as missed out on visiting loads of stuff this year due to the crutches! congrats on securing a place for London - I had no luck in the ballot! You'll be fine just increase distance gradually (most people recommend no more than 10% increase on each long run) and vary the types of run you do 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred quimby Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Ok so after a long time putting it off I am going to the Gym. The work starts here (Again) I still just want to go home mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefykoala Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Does anyone know how much a typical Glasto backpack weighs? I'm gonna start doing weighted walks around the garden in prep ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 3 minutes ago, beefykoala said: Does anyone know how much a typical Glasto backpack weighs? I'm gonna start doing weighted walks around the garden in prep ? I'd work around the 35lb mark. True story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 (edited) My leisure centre has started doing teen gym on a Tuesday. Christ. Edited October 22, 2019 by Quark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyoung Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 (edited) 38 minutes ago, grilladelphia said: You'll be fine just increase distance gradually (most people recommend no more than 10% increase on each long run) Hugely important advice... Beachy Head marathon for me this Saturday. How about that for elevation gain? Edited October 22, 2019 by jyoung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefykoala Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 1 minute ago, Quark said: I'd work around the 35lb mark. True story Hmm. A box of wine weighs 6 lbs, so that's 12 lbs already, without wellies or hiking boots. I'm going to estimate 100 lbs to include all the glitter and single use plastics I'll be bringing, and work from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 2 hours ago, beefykoala said: Hmm. A box of wine weighs 6 lbs, so that's 12 lbs already, without wellies or hiking boots. I'm going to estimate 100 lbs to include all the glitter and single use plastics I'll be bringing, and work from there. Dont forget your NOS cannisters as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotdash79 Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Rode 20 miles to work and the 20 miles home. Been doing this once or twice a week over the last couple of months and it soon builds up the miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grilladelphia Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 15 hours ago, jyoung said: Hugely important advice... Beachy Head marathon for me this Saturday. How about that for elevation gain? mate! fuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 15 hours ago, jyoung said: Hugely important advice... Beachy Head marathon for me this Saturday. How about that for elevation gain? That's brutal. What's the total elevation gain on the course? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyoung Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 (edited) 26 minutes ago, grilladelphia said: mate! fuck Madness, I know... 8 minutes ago, Quark said: That's brutal. What's the total elevation gain on the course? Over 4300ft (for context Snowdon is 3560ft and Ben Nevis is 4411ft). Edited October 23, 2019 by jyoung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 1 minute ago, jyoung said: Madness, I know... Over 4300ft (for context Snowdon is 3560ft and Ben Nevis is 4411ft). Daaayyuumm son!! That's a shit ton of climbing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balti-pie Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 (edited) I’ll be wandering around the Beachy Head marathon course on Saturday - I’m planning a nice easy 12 mile walk and an afternoon in the pub - so if you fancy a pint in the Pilot or the Ship then I’ll be there! good luck @jyoung ?? Edited October 23, 2019 by balti-pie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred quimby Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 19 hours ago, fred quimby said: Ok so after a long time putting it off I am going to the Gym. The work starts here (Again) I still just want to go home mind Quoting myself (whatever next) So I did go in the end. Then I went back this morning. That does mean I don't need to go for a month now right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Clearest Blue Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 A treadmill 12km yesterday followed by a road 15km today has led to a lovely side of foot blister. I’m sure tomorrow’s speed intervals will sort it out ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted October 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 I've been going to my Pilates classes since September and am noticing that I am feeling a bit more flexible. Even noticed dare I say it a small imrpovement this week. Have discovered that anything on my feet I am ok with but anything involving upper body and core is where I struggle but you know it is getting a little better. Who knows one day I might actually be able to do the whole class at the hardest level! I've also been doing Clubbercise which is a laugh as I am totally uncoordinated but I've been enjoying it. Last month I only lost 3lb's (the slow down has started) and this month got off to a bad start with me eating my body weight in Chinese to console myself from not getting Glastonbury tickets but I had a word with myself and as part of my bargaining stage of grief I promised to be really good so that when it comes to re-sale time I will be fit enough to deserve my tickets and so the universe will reward me by giving me tickets (because that's how it works right!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosj Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 OK, so I know exercise is good and not negative but if I post on here that I'm off to the gym tonight, then I'll have to go. After a chocolate ginger biscuit, but it's the first time for a month after illness, family issues and general laziness. Thank you for your posts that have overcome some of my apathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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