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10 miles today along a rather sunny but muddy canal towpath. Temperature was just right, and it was a good chance to test out my new Aonijie running vest. It hasn't got as many large compartments as I'd like, but I won't complain for the price. Unfortunately, the water bottle I brought along for the ride leaked most of the fluid in the first 3 miles, so when I went to take a sip at 4 miles there were only a few final drops and the entirety of the left side of my body was soaking wet...great! Double points though, because the snacks I brought along too also got soaked so I couldn't eat them.
All in all, though, 10 miles in 1:29, averaging 8:49mm so very pleased with that, a new PB for the distance as well as for a 10k (54:27).
Hopefully the injury is still improving JD, but take it easy. Fell running might be a stretch too far if you're carrying something, even if you're not going to race it.
Good 8 miles Cal. What's up with your back?
Nice 16 miler Hazelnut. I think solo running will be one of the few activities we will be able to do soon.
Well done Swittle, sound as though you're starting to build up again.
Rant away LTT, can well appreciate how frustrating it is to get over one long term injury and then be hit by another. Hopefully it's not too serious and you get over it quickly.
Two runs over the weekend. PR at Lancing Green, another in the club's grand prix series. The first near km is on grass, which was rather sodden after recent rain, and then routes up onto the seafront path and becomes an out and back. Head wind on the way back, so tried to conserve my energy on the out part, although I'm still lacking pace and it's frustrating to have people I'd normally be up with, if not ahead of, moving away. Finished in 25:54, nearly 3 mins outside my PB for the course. But on the plus side it's the first time under 26 mins since I was able to run again. Cakes; a vegan date cake and chocolate and macadamia brownie.
Sunday was a 10K along the seafront starting in Hove and heading west into the wind with the hope that we'd have a tail wind on the way back. Pushing the distance from last week and it wasn't an easy run in terms of flow or being free from back pain. I still feel as if I'm wading through treacle. Getting there, but it's a slow process at the moment. At least the egg and sausage sarnie afterwards was a reward of sorts
And then to see people clearing shelves of tins, bread, toilet rolls, flour. There's no shortages yet, but there will be if people act selfishly and start to stockpile.
Just wondering when things like PR will start to be affected. They must be close to closing some of the bigger ones - couple down here attract over 500 runners each. But then that would potentially move the problem to some of the smaller ones.
I expect parkrun will be put on hold soon, maybe this week. My club's just cancelled all training sessions. It's going to be a bit of a rubbish time for all of us.
It's my other halves 40th this weekend and I booked a stay at a nice Health Spa hotel in the New forest a while back (and both nights restaurant up front). Also a big surprise meal out with friends and family on the friday night (again, a while back) No idea what to do???. What would you guys do? like you Cal, I'm worried about the economy. Things will get bumpy for a lot of people real fast if everyone stops spending..
Not sure what to do..
The Folkstone 10 is still going ahead last time I checked. Thats agreat race Cal! April the 10th, but obviously a lot could change...
Glad you got your tooth done. I saw Parkrun on FB are talking with high end government bods, reasoning that it is hugely beneficial to communities morale. They will say tomorrow I guess.
Glad you can work from home guardog. Agreed , this situation will bring the best and worse from society. Sucks about your holiday. Good Parkrun and glad your injury is improving.
You seem to be coming on leaps and bounds Malteser! Great running.
Glad your ankle is on the mend JD! I thought I broke my ankle 3 times (drunk/gardening/football) they are tough but damn! a bad swollen, bruised ankle hurts!) I wont give up running! I think my running aims/goals are due a shift this year maybe...I'm with you re: running JD. I will take off across the farmland in the small hours if need be, never met a soul on some of my routes ever.
Glad you got out Hazlenut, still smashing the milage! No training is wasted training! It was one of the most beautiful days I have seen here in the South east, spring is truly humbling in its beauty.
Well in swittle on your half hour continuous! It sounds lovely where you are. It makes me think a days beach fishing must be due..
Linton, I would check with the spa and then consider what to do. I was going up to Manchester for the weekend (which would have been the marathon, but I was also spending it with three friends and we were going to go to the theatre and do some other stuff) but we've knocked that on the head now. A real shame but what can you do?
I got out and did 10 miles this morning. Beautiful spring day. As long as they don't force us to stay indoors, we have that at least.
Nice run Cal! Good 10 miler. Undecided on Spa weekend. I guess if we stay in the room and go for walks in the new forest thats pretty low risk. Unsure about the friday though.
Yes everyone needs to be supportive now. I will post here but think I'm going to take a social media holiday and try and run/watch film/read book etc as its not a great place to be too much.
LTT: there are regular night fishing sessions 2 miles north up the coast at Burbo Bank. tbh, it's remarkable that the Mersey is now clean enough to support marine life. A 'dead' river 30 years ago.
Hazelnut - similar guidelines here. I do pass a lot more people in town but try to give them a wide berth. Still, the streets are quieter during the early morning when I run - definitely fewer people going to work.
With the closure of some gyms I've seen lots of new articles about exercising from home and the like.My wife said if we have to self isolate,I can start decorating the house,my worst nightmare.
Linton,bit of a dilemma that,the local hotels and B&B business by me have reported a massive drop in bookings and lots of cancellations.Good news about your ankle.
Cal,I think that would be our worst nightmare if they forced us to stay in,strange times we're living in.
No way was I going to step into the gym,so the last couple of nights I've been exercising at home and I'm going to try and get out for a run this evening.
Down to the radar station, along the Freeport's boundary and along the length of Crosby coastal park: 33 minutes, 10% further than my last longest run!
Poor show on your dog interaction, Hazel. I ran past three very stocky mastiff-type dogs on the beach, 2 on leads. The largest one trotted over, and rolled his ball to me.
Going to do shorter distance runs, but try and do a hard effort 3-6 miles seven days a week. My ankle has healed remarkably.
Cancelled my other halves surprise party at a local restaurant and the Spa weekend, so I'm a bit deflated today. (77 cases in Hampshire v 21 in Kent). I've literally done all I can to do my bit. Wondering if London should be locked down now.
Well done Swittle! glad you had a nice run.
That's not great about the dog Hazlenut, I've had a few a couple of run ins with dogs, it does make me bloody angry and I like dogs! Glad you had a nice run anyway. Annoying about the people still meeting up, people really do need to take social distancing very seriously in the UK now.
Glad you're getting better JD. Agreed I will run every day if I can.
Take care.
Linton, sorry to hear that. We're all losing a lot with this virus, some more than others.
Nice run, swittle. Sounds like your dogs were a bit friendlier.
7 miles for me today.
And I did something stupid. Couldn't find oats in the shops (which I eat every day) so I ordered a 20kg bag online. They turned out to be horse oats - unhulled so unsuitable for consumption. What the hell am I going to do with a 20kg sack of horse oats?
Sorry Cal,but I had a really good laugh at the horse oats.Is there a local riding school who could have them?Or you could use them as weights for home exercise!
Bad show on the dog owners Hazelnut,needs to be on a lead if they can't control it.My dog might trip me up or whack me on the ankle with a log but she's good off the lead and will return to me on my command.
Nice run Swittle,building up your distance nicely .
Sorry to hear your planned weekend Linton. My friend's B&B and yurt business has just plummeted off a cliff,gutted for him.
Same run as the other night but faster,ankle felt stronger,so I'll try and do a longer run tomorrow.
Glad the ankle is getting better.
8 miles from Palm Bay to Westbrook and back, then up to Botany Bay and back.
Bright and sunny but a strong, cold easterly.
Ran past the Turner centre, which also had a "concrete man in the sea" sculpture out front. He was about to be covered by the angry sea. Thought of swittle's ones.
Sorry about the oats Cal! I tried eat maize from the field at the bottom of my garden, before discovering it wasn't sweet corn but the type used to feed livestock. God it was awful. Nice run.
Glad you're still on the mend JD!
Cycling sounds a nice change Hazlenut. You're right, a hard effort short run every day is a bad idea. I've dropped that idea.
Made sure to smile at all other runners today.
A musical treat when I got in: long doco about The Moody Blues on Sky Arts! :-) Anyone remember 'Go Now'? Or 'I'm Just A Singer In A Rock 'N' Roll Band'?
I thought the same Cal,it's starting to dry out nicely,would've been a great morning for a parkrun.
Nice run Hazelnut.We'll just to keep ourselves ticking over until we can start racing again.
Didn't have time for a long run,so just an easy 5 miles.Try and fit a longer run in tomorrow.
The amount of day trippers coming into Llangollen and just walking around aimlessly as there's nothing open hardly.Don't think it's sunk in yet that we're not supposed to be making unnecessary travel.
Well done for getting out there, everyone. I hope we are still allowed to do so in the future, though some people are being idiots. Loads of people hanging around the cafe on Tooting Common, bloody idiots.
One of my Facebook groups is hosting a weekly virtual race (no prizes/medals, just run and post evidence). I decided on a half marathon (options were 5K/10K/HM or marathon) and while I wasn't going to race it, I decided I would push and try to hit MP for at least some of it.
It was a cool, crisp day so great conditions and I was out early so it was easy enough to avoid the few people I saw about. I actually got to MP (give or take a few seconds either way) for the last 5 miles so happy with that - my time was 2:02:34 which was actually my PB from Ealing half back in 2015, my first serious year of racing.
Interestingly, my cadence averaged 182, which is optimal, while my stride was a little down on what I'd do in a race. I was wearing my Epics so I'm starting to wonder if Zoom Flys and Vaporflys really do give me a longer stride.
Left glute/hammy were a bit achey so Epsom Salt bath when I got home.
Swittle - whilst I am not old enough to remember the Moody Blues, I do know of them from the song 'Forever Autumn' from the War of the Worlds Musical. One of my parent's favourite songs that one, even if I got nightmares from the musical as a 5 year old way into my teens (fun fact: I'm named after one of the characters in said musical).
I want to get out and run today but I'm in the sams boat as Hazel, I have lost all mojo for the longer runs. I got no sleep last night, and I start a new job tomorrow which involves travelling 2+ hours each way to Manchester and back to get a work laptop so I can work remotely, when the travel companies have announced they are cutting back on the number of train services running...this is going to be fun...
MalteseMalteser: the Moodies first LP was in 1965, so I'm showing my age. Their 60s LPs showed a more reasoned, less spaced out approach to psychedelia in music imo.
I believe it was a chance meeting between Jeff Lynne and Justin Hayward that produced 'Forever Autumn', so distinctively Moody-ish.