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2015 Running Thread Part 6

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Anglaise1 · 17/06/2015 06:52

New running thread

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familygermsareok · 13/07/2015 10:23

Thanks Anglaise, I kinda know that chasing a PB every race is a bit unrealistic but I feel I've been running well recently and had high hopes. The one in 4 weeks is a mixture of trail and small roads so should be much more to my liking. Incredible how much harder it is to race in the heat. I am fine running slowly in the summer with no time pressure but what a struggle when I tried to maintain a faster pace.
Kudos to you lastqueen for achieving your best 13m time in 24 degrees!

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Anglaise1 · 13/07/2015 08:00

Family well done on your HM, don't worry about not getting a PB, it sounds like it was a fun race to do despite the headwind at the end! I like to do a race at least every month to keep me focused, but trail rather that road races in the summer, so not so much against the chrono but more endurance. 18°C is too hot for me for racing, it must have been very difficult for you!

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Neeko · 13/07/2015 07:24

A rainy but pleasant 3.25 from me this morning.

602.6

TriJo · 12/07/2015 23:35

6km each day this weekend - short ones while home visiting family.

599.35

familygermsareok · 12/07/2015 22:37

578.75 + 13.1 = 591.85

familygermsareok · 12/07/2015 22:12

13.1 hm from me today. Hot and sunny ( well, 18 degrees, I know, I know Blush. I really struggled miles 8-11 and did not enjoy them at all! Mile 12 was better as downhill and mile 13 flat but into a strong coastal headwind, which was actually lovely and cooling today. Local residents had sprinklers out for us and one young girl was having great fun squirting runners with a very welcome water pistol Grin . No PB, I had to slow from my planned pace as I realised I wasn't going to be able to maintain it, but happy enough.

Running is a funny thing, during the hard miles I was adamant that I would never do another summer hm but within a couple of hours of finishing I was looking at one in 4 weeks as that weekend has become unexpectedly free. Surely our Scottish summer will be over by then Wink

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Anglaise1 · 12/07/2015 20:12

SOrry Standing am going to unround it, 8.75 miles today, so
578.75
not a 'useful' run, I haven't done one of those for a while. Must get back to training rather than just running for running's sake. I just love running and am finding it hard to 'walk' the dog rather than run with him.

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standingonlego · 12/07/2015 19:01

Friend did a 50k ultrarun yesterday, I was support crew / taxi and did a bit of running too but unsure of distance due to low battery. Estimate 8ish miles taking us to a rounded

570.0

lastqueenofscotland · 12/07/2015 17:38

thanks banging!

I didn't run today... did however buy three pairs of nike shorts.

Whoops.

Sparklepup · 12/07/2015 16:54

7 miles done this morning Grin

562.05

HalleLouja · 12/07/2015 16:33

3.1 parkrun miles from me makes 555.05.

suzannecanthecan · 12/07/2015 15:21

11.68 miles in the wind and rain from me
551.95

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emummy · 12/07/2015 09:37

Back home now, lovely easy morning run along a favourite route, quite warm with a welcome refreshing light rain shower at the end.
537.17

cinnamongreyhound · 12/07/2015 07:11

Parkrun from me yesterday and a bit putting signs out, warm here by 9am! Dog wasn't impressed and even went in the lake first lap despite her hatred of water!

Never heard Sophie is a killer KeyserSophie, just thought yesterday how much for bit of rubber?!?

530.87

lastqueenofscotland · 11/07/2015 21:44

526.37
Sorry about the hundred miles think that's the second time I've messed up the total

lastqueenofscotland · 11/07/2015 21:17

Keyser yes you are probably right.

I'm in London at the moment and tried to go for 16 miles in 24 degree heat... I died after 13.24 but was a half marathon pb! Feeling a bit heat struck ATM so chilling with the doubles final and lots and lots of water.

standingonlego · 11/07/2015 19:21

I found shred quite hard on my knees...but great for my bum! see how you go. However lifting and other strength stuff is working well for me.

MadMonkeys · 11/07/2015 17:46

Yes I guess I won't know unless I try it. Just wondered what other peoples experiences had been.

suzannecanthecan · 11/07/2015 17:12

It's not quite the same thing but I combine lifting with running Madmonkeys, probably if there were aspects of the shred that caused issues with running you could surely modify the workout?

MadMonkeys · 11/07/2015 15:33

Has anyone tried doing the 30 day shred alongside running? Is that the road to shredded knees? I run 5 - 6 km three times a week, and I wondered about doing the shred on my not-run days?

MadMonkeys · 11/07/2015 15:31

509.83+3.3=513.13

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Anglaise1 · 11/07/2015 13:22

11,85 from me yesterday, plus 9 from Keyser Sophie, wish I had time to run today as it is cloudy and cool but too much work in the gîtes.
509,83

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karatekimmi · 11/07/2015 06:05

I'm feeling slightly less mardy about not being able to run at the minute in this heat, and am quite enjoying the fact I can lie on the sofa with the fan on me without feeling guilty!!

However I was planning on going and supporting DH and my running club at a relay event today, but it starts and finishes!! halfway up a big hill!! It's a challenging route, but after struggling for the last few days I'm not sure I should could get to the start. Sad I guess i'll lie on the sofa and watch Wimbledon. I might need to get strawberries and cream!

Enjoy your running!