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47 miles YTD
Still cold here but got a relaxed 8 miler done today.
YTD: 67
I often take a walk around a local lake which attracts lots of runners of all standards. Most like me plod round and it looks hard work, however I've recent seen a group from the local athletics club who look very different. Posture is so much better, upright not hunched. They make running look effortless. Last night my deal with myself was to not check my watch, run with the same effort and focus on being more upright. Stomach muscles started to ache at about 4k! Came home about 10 secs per k quicker than I expected to.
Ytd: 30.9
Back on the treadmill, sunny outside but icy, very, very icy. David impressed you stayed on your feet.
YTD: 53.77
Donnie...Yes, love to see 'proper' runners; a few passed me today!
TT...wise to give the ice a miss!
A couple of degrees above freezing this afternoon, and barely any wind. Lots of people out for a stroll. Enjoyed my flat run (sorry Hobie) of 10 miles, and the legs were very happy.
YTD: 57' .
Cal, good miles building already...TT, I'm very lucky to live next to one bay on the West coast of Wales and work on one on the South of Wales.
Out today with my boy plotting a route to maybe do a lockdown Backyard Ultra...4.2 mile loop from home...repeat at 1hr intervals...not sure when I'm going to give it a go...will let you all know.
51 miles YTD
That's a beautiful photo, Hobie!
Well done, Donnie2... it is amazing the difference posture can have - I find I move so much better if I make sure I "move up on my hips" rather than sit back, which is what I do when I'm fatigued.
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I did a very late 8 yesterday (8.05 miles, to be precise) and 9.02 miles today, to keep me on track for RtS. Weirdly, Thursday's 7-miler felt horrendous but yesterday's 8 felt OK despite the late hour (I got back home just after midnight) and today's 9 was great - I felt really good and loved every minute of it! I'm ready for tomorrow's cut-back day though.
YTD: 51.58 miles.
Funny how runs can go like that, Nell...for me it's often the shorter easy/recovery efforts that feel like a slog, while the longer runs are more fun.
Speaking of which, another very hilly run today - 17 miles with around 500m of climb. Very cold (-1) but fortunately not too icy - just some pockets of frost and one icy patch in a park.
It was very misty though - I couldn't even see the Crystal Palace transmitter (which is over 700 feet high) when I was in Crystal Palace park!
YTD: 84
65 miles YTD
I've certainly no chance of the 2021 miles in 2021, that is just too much for me.
I don't think I'll be posting any more in the marathon thread though. Think I'm going to cap my miles at 15. It's awesome you can go beyond that though! but I don't think I can face runs like that with both the events I've signed up to cancelled. Some people are doing virtual solo marathons but that sounds awful to me.
Great long run though, well done.
Little Nell... enjoy the easy days!
Hobie...a hilly half...well done, and now planning an ultra!! When do you plan to run, and how many laps do you have in mind?
Another double loop this afternoon; cold but not icy. A headland 6', hoping to maintain 10 min/mile pace. Had 53 secs in hand on the first loop but was long, by 43 secs, in the second loop. Only given myself one rest day this week (51 miles), so cut-back week is coming!
YTD: 69' .
Cal - you're really nailing the tough runs... another outstanding effort!
Good luck with the next "DIY-ultra", Hobie. Reading about your previous home-based ultra inspired me to do the 35-miler in December
Very much enjoyed the short run today, thanks MrM2! Really excellent total by you so far already - you definitely deserve a cut- back week!
Just a swift(ish) 2.13 miles for me tonight, after a 4.28-mile walk as a warm up to ensure my step total for the day (can't get 10K+ steps with only a 2-mile run
YTD: 53.71 miles.
Little Nell in awe of you running every day. Cal well done, you seem to find more hills in London than we have in Yorkshire. MrMr2 how many days a week do you normally run?
YTD: 62.1
Sunday evening for 7.4 miles - calm conditions and run on quiet residential roads, I could safely jog on the carriageway much of the time.
Will run this evening but can hear the wind picking up....
YTD 38.3
Nell, MrM2, DIY ultra is easy to plan & do...it's a mental challenge to keep going without the help of other runners but the facilities are good each lap & if I'm in her good books Mrs Hobie might keep the tea & munchies going for 12 hours...just need a decent day to do it...Sunday looks possible, I'd love to do 50 miles (12 loops) but who knows...Still hoping real races can happen later this year.
Well done on logging the miles everyone.
Dubai, Yes pretty crap here at the moment, what is it like in Dubai?
Donnie, I do know a few things about running posture as I have a friend who is a sports therapist, however a lot easier said than done in practice, when you tire you drop your head, this not only stops the correct breathing rhythm but also naturally arches your back which in turn reduces stride length, best not to tire!
Hobie, Love the sound of the Back yard Ultra, really enjoyed the one I did, as you are aware they aren't as easy as one would think!
Nell, Great effort so far, glad you are enjoying the cut back days.
MrM2, Nearly 70 miles already, brilliant effort - it is only the 11th.
Cal, Nice 17' on Sunday, I did do a 25 just before Christmas and to be honest the last 5 miles were painful.
As for me, still managing to get out every day, I took my 9 year old lad with me for his 1st 5.2K on Saturday, we had a slow jog along with the odd walk and chat along the way, a very pleasant 40 minutes.
09.01 - 3.25
10.01 - 3.25 + 3.5
11.01 - 3.25
YTD = 48.25
6.5 tonight making Ytd: 44.8
Thanks, TT - well done on your outdoor run today... I think wind is my absolutely most hated weather condition for running!
Nice couple of runs for you, Donnie. Will be interested to hear how you get on with your running form - if you think it makes a difference for you.
Sounds like a good plan, Hobie. How long do you stop off each time? I think I made my run sections too long compared to how it would be done in an actual organised Ultra... I did (approx.) 15, then 11, then 9. I'm thinking shorter sections with more frequent stops might be need for longer distances - which is what you are describing. Do more frequent stops help, in your opinion?
Cheers, David. It's lovely that your lad went out running with you - and a great opportunity to spend some time with him. Your mileage is stacking up nicely too
I did another late night 'short walk'-'short run' combo in totally biblical conditions. Without any risk of exaggeration, I have NEVER got so drenched when out on a run. It was heavy rain during the walk but sky-water of epic proportions when I started the run section. Ended up doing the bare minimum for the day: a 2.04 run, with a 3.03-mile walk as a warm up.
YTD: 55.75 miles.
Donnie, I agree. Ran 8 miles today and the last mile, where I really concentrated on posture, was 30 seconds faster than the others. Granted, I was more warmed up as well, but it definitely helps.
YTD: 92 (Looks like I'll be first to the century).
Another 4.2 mile loop today, testing how slow I can go...probably need to slow it down a bit more. Nell, I'm planning 10 or 15 minute breaks...most I've done is 33 miles so we'll see what happens.
73 miles YTD
YTD 47.8
Good going Cal! and everyone else.
I did one of those downpour runs last monday Little Nell! not fun at all.
Congrats on potentially being the first to a tonne, Cal! Ah yes... I recall your love of roller coasters, now you mention it
Hahaha... I found the slowing down happened naturally for me, Hobie... as I got more and more knackered - but I know what you mean, I had practised "allowing" myself to run very slowly in training runs as preparation.
A nice brace of runs there LTT - I presume they were in the dry this time!
Just a little, blissfully dry, 5K - 3.12 miles - for me today. Didn't leave it too late so felt good but saw a lot more people out and about compared with my usual late-night forays.
YTD: 58.87 miles
Hobie... glad that you can run with your lad. Will he attempt a few laps with you?
DavidC... You seem to be going well this year. And another one running with his lad! Great.
Little Nell... Sorry about your 'baptism'. They say that there is no 'bad' weather...only inappropriate clothing. True to a point but there is a limit! I'm not a fair-weather runner but I do try to avoid the worst days of wind and rain.
Cal... blazing a trail for us to follow! Well done, and hope you can keep going without injury! I'd be wary of Harmander; he's just as likely to produce his running achievements for this year, and pop up ahead of all of us.
An enjoyable 11 mile mix of seafront and hills with 4 miles of Fartlek included on the return. (10 min/mile Av.)
Must say that I'm tempted to experiment with a few laps (like Hobie) and would also like to challenge myself with a few consecutive days of Half marathons, possibly leading to a couple of consecutive day marathons.(?) But then I seem to recall saying something about 'shorter and faster' runs for a period?!!
YTD: 80' .
Nell: I like running after drk, maybe not as late as you've been out, but I like it very relaxing when the rest of the world have retreated behind their curtains.
Westher: don't mind a windy day to much although it can mess up timings. Hate heavy rain, the condition which will see me, shall we say, change my plans.
Once around my 5 mile loop to make Ytd: 49.8
Hobie, The race director who looks after the Backyard ultra in Suffolk, said the people who seem to do well generally take 52-54 minutes a lap, as the body doesn't cool down to much between laps and the easier pace so less trauma in general.
However saying that I did watch Adam Holland last year on his Treadmill bang out a +24Hr at < 30min a lap, so probably rubbish.
MrM2, Wouldn't mind back to back HM's if I had the time, not sure about full ones though, especially with no company.
Out late for me again yesterday around 10pm, I think I prefer the mornings to be honest, however a few nice laps with very few people around which was nice.
12.01 - 3.25 + 3.5
YTD = 55
10pm is late - I'm in bed by then!
Cal, well done on the 100...nice work.
Just a couple of miles in work today around our test track for me.
75 miles YTD