The Loneliness of a Long-Distance Runner

[boldie]

[ ] Sure haven't just entered the ballot for next year's London Marathon.

 

Aiming for 4hr 30 minutes next year?

[kinboshi]

[ ] Sure haven't just entered the ballot for next year's London Marathon.

 

Aiming for 4hr 30 minutes next year?

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[Karabiner]

When's the Nottingham Marathon?

It would be silly to miss one that's right on your doorstep.

[kinboshi]

When's the Nottingham Marathon?

It would be silly to miss one that's right on your doorstep.

Yes, good point.  It's in September - and my plan for a winter marathon had me a bit puzzled, as it would mean training through the summer for some of it, and then cooler training during the autumn.  Training for a September run means that I have to train all through the summer...

[Redbull]

Hey Dan, very well done and still a great time for the conditions. Hope you've recovered a bit! 

[kinboshi]

Thanks fella, not happy with my time still - but that's probably because it would have meant getting more money from boldie if I'd run it in a faster time.

Thanks for the sponsorship

[kinboshi]

When's the Nottingham Marathon?

It would be silly to miss one that's right on your doorstep.

Yes, good point.  It's in September - and my plan for a winter marathon had me a bit puzzled, as it would mean training through the summer for some of it, and then cooler training during the autumn.  Training for a September run means that I have to train all through the summer...

Why not try this then Dan?
http://www.npmarathon.com/html/200430/
 

Ermmmm, snow chance.

[leethefish]

omg f##k that

[kinboshi]

Got a 10K run on Saturday. It's on the course that the 24-hour 'Thunder Run' (http://tr24.co.uk) will take place on, so a good chance to check out the course in advance.

Went for a run yesterday, so did 10K on a hilly route (to prepare for the weekend).  It was my first run after London, so didn't know how it'd feel.  Felt OK, and managed it in 48 minutes, which isn't bad considering the hills.

[RED-DOG]

Got a 10K run on Saturday. It's on the course that the 24-hour 'Thunder Run' (http://tr24.co.uk) will take place on, so a good chance to check out the course in advance.

Went for a run yesterday, so did 10K on a hilly route (to prepare for the weekend).  It was my first run after London, so didn't know how it'd feel.  Felt OK, and managed it in 48 minutes, which isn't bad considering the hills.

I've had cars slower than that.

[kinboshi]

I've got myself some off-road running shoes that I'll wear tomorrow and then for the Thunder Run (and any other off-road running adventures):

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Lovely aren't they?

[RED-DOG]

How much?

[kinboshi]

How much?

£70.  Pricey, and they won't make me run any quicker either unfortunately.

[RED-DOG]

I've had cars cheaper than that....

[kinboshi]

Got a 10K run on Saturday. It's on the course that the 24-hour 'Thunder Run' (http://tr24.co.uk) will take place on, so a good chance to check out the course in advance.

Went for a run yesterday, so did 10K on a hilly route (to prepare for the weekend).  It was my first run after London, so didn't know how it'd feel.  Felt OK, and managed it in 48 minutes, which isn't bad considering the hills.

Did the 10K race on Saturday and it went fairly well.  Managed the very hilly course in 48 minutes, and quite enjoyed the change from road-running.  The new running shoes definitely helped, even though it was dry and quite forgiving.  If it had been raining and wet I think the shoes would have really come into their element (see what I did there?), and I also think the course would have been a lot more challenging.  My time was good enough for 16th place (out of 70), and two others from my team (of seven) for July's 'Thunder Run' also took part.  One managed to finish 2nd, and the other in 12th.  So it looks like I'll be the slowest runner in the team.  At least I won't be able to disappoint them I guess... well, not as much as the others could.

Training for the Thunder Run is going to be a case of running two or three 10Ks in the same 24 hours.  On the day we're all going to be doing 4 laps (I think), so 40K in total over a period of just under 20 hours.  Should be interesting.  I went out for a run on Sunday morning as well to see how well I coped the day after the 10K.  Wasn't too bad at all, but that might change when it's three or four 10Ks in 24 hours...