Hugh Jass II Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Phew! Can’t pretend I’m not relieved, think Brighton proved to me that I haven’t got another full marathon in me anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyT Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 I just received my annual rejection as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneeye Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Well, I can't believe it, first time I've entered since I ran it (good for my age) in 2012, only entered as by son in law entered, he also got in, 1st time of asking for him, shocked. Mind you, historically I have had a few rejections way back in the day. Summer training, that's going to be different 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyT Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 That awesome. Resigned to the fact I might not get a place until my son in law enters. My daughter is 2. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass II Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Went out and got six miles in my legs over lunch. Feel pretty good for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divein Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Starting my training proper for a half marathon in June as a warm up for London. I started a plan last week and it just didnt agree with me, there's no need for a 2 mile warm up for intervals. So I've returned to the trusty RunBuddy app and looking forward to some broken miles after work. The weather is great today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Currently in an internal debate over whether to sign up for a TAB event in May. Just not sure if I can be arsed to make the training more event-specific, which is what I'd need to do if I wanted to go for a time. And being me, I'd definitely want to go for a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass II Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 2 minutes ago, Quark said: Currently in an internal debate over whether to sign up for a TAB event in May. Just not sure if I can be arsed to make the training more event-specific, which is what I'd need to do if I wanted to go for a time. And being me, I'd definitely want to go for a time. Just do it, consider it a final warm up for the true endurance test that is Glastonbury. I'm doing the Hackney Half in May for that exact reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Hugh Jass II said: Just do it, consider it a final warm up for the true endurance test that is Glastonbury. I'm doing the Hackney Half in May for that exact reason. It's a maybe. They do have an alternative which is the straight cross country run on the same course, just without the kit. Might do that instead, can just continue running as training then without having to get too specific. Heading out later this week for an all day walk so going to have some kit in the bag, might try running a few km just to see how it feels Edited March 14 by Quark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynewdk Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 In the gym increasing my steps on the stepper by 100 every 2 days, I’m on 400, and just organised with the lads to do the Yorkshire 3 peaks in may 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superscally Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 3 hours ago, Quark said: It's a maybe. They do have an alternative which is the straight cross country run on the same course, just without the kit. Might do that instead, can just continue running as training then without having to get too specific. Heading out later this week for an all day walk so going to have some kit in the bag, might try running a few km just to see how it feels Hope weather is nice!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 (edited) 43 minutes ago, Superscally said: Hope weather is nice!! At the moment it's looking absolutely mint. Got a nice route planned, want to be on the go about 7am. Plan is to use phone only for occasional map checks, no music or anything. Just a day of being completely incommunicado. Bliss. If I get my timing right I should be on the South Downs ridgeline as the sun's going down... Edited March 14 by Quark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superscally Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 1 hour ago, Quark said: At the moment it's looking absolutely mint. Got a nice route planned, want to be on the go about 7am. Plan is to use phone only for occasional map checks, no music or anything. Just a day of being completely incommunicado. Bliss. If I get my timing right I should be on the South Downs ridgeline as the sun's going down... 👌 Optimal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John the Moth Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 Did a half marathon Sunday. Tiny stone got in my shoe at the heel, got it out quickly but still ended up with the biggest blister I’ve ever had 😫 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 i'm gonna start some waklking training, of walking on uneven grass, note sure how i'll cope with that at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 16 minutes ago, Neil said: i'm gonna start some waklking training, of walking on uneven grass, note sure how i'll cope with that at the moment. Quite literally, one step at a time Neil. Take it steady and you'll get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 5 minutes ago, Quark said: Quite literally, one step at a time Neil. Take it steady and you'll get there. Learning to walk again is hard work. Am waiting for the taxi to walking football just now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Placid Casual 5 Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 5 minutes ago, Neil said: Learning to walk again I believe I've waited long enough, where do I begin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BambooShanks Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 With the last couple of years being sedentary and recently recovering from a bout of covid, I've really got to get myself into shape in the next few months to deal with the ridiculous wednesday walk. Fortunately, I live on the coast so can walk along the dunes so as soon as Mrs Shanks has also gotten over her covid, we're going to be getting festival fit. I'm already dreading the ache but it's so necessary. I don't think I've ever been this unfit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderlei Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 Has anyone got any back strengthening exercises they could share? Preferably lower/middle back 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BambooShanks Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 2 minutes ago, Wanderlei said: Has anyone got any back strengthening exercises they could share? Preferably lower/middle back 👍 Back extensions and/or Good Mornings are good ones that target the lower back https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.strengthlog.com%2Fgood-morning%2F&psig=AOvVaw0CLueIcRxDOQHU-bcfAWcX&ust=1647438962927000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAgQjRxqFwoTCNDik8OiyPYCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAU 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkic Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 41 minutes ago, Wanderlei said: Has anyone got any back strengthening exercises they could share? Preferably lower/middle back 👍 If you have back issues then focus on strengthening your glutes as well. Glute bridges, hip thrusts, clams are all a great start for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkic Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 I can't train for a few weeks (after a minor op) so sole focus is on walking at the moment. This year really has been a shocker as I had Covid, then a mystery illness which whacked me out for a week, then the op. Chomping at the bit to run and start lifting again! April 5th I can get going again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
March Hare Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 A week into 10k steps a day. Aiming to keep going until Glasto week and hopefully shedding enough weight to be lighter than when I arrived in 2019. Set myself a 13 week plan and stuck to it for 10 days so far. Early days but going in the right direction 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesc415 Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 8 hours ago, March Hare said: A week into 10k steps a day. Aiming to keep going until Glasto week and hopefully shedding enough weight to be lighter than when I arrived in 2019. Set myself a 13 week plan and stuck to it for 10 days so far. Early days but going in the right direction On a similar plan! 13 weeks (although actually on holiday first week of June, so thats a soft target). Aiming to drop around 1 kg a week with better exercise, regular gym and healthy eating. Also trying to greatly reduce any alcohol in the lead up. Will hopefully make the whole event cheaper 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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