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I wont be around for a few weekends for a run, as I've got racing commitments although it's possible I may not do the Dulwich 10k this Sunday in which case I'll be around. I'll text/ring you if that is the case.
Did the Dulwich 10k yesterday (didn't see Fliss there though), although Jo Brand was prominent (altho' definately NOT ru**ning!). Ran round with Donna in a fast tempo training run in exactly 50 minutes, saving myself for the club handicap competition tomorrow.
By the way, Mr P, Donna and I have decided to enter a duathlon in Richmond next year. We're not into getting wet like you, but as soon as I sort myself out a bike, I'll contact you about some training rides.
JJ - I'll e-mail directly you about training meet ups.
As Snoops said not much going on at the moment for me although I did do the Quicksand 15 a fantastic race of 15 miles along the beaches between Margate and Ramsgare (remember the marathon route, well this is the same course but on the beach instead of along the cliff top), oh and with a few cliff faces to climb, rock pools to wade through and ankle deep seaweed in places, all this in driving rain for part and glorious sun for the remainder.
Nothing planed at all from here, but it would be nice to get out for some Company on Sunday morning.
For the moment, am concentrating on the one/twice weekly gym visits for upper bod strength, and three run sessions a week including races - did the Cabbage Patch 10 last w/e in 78 mins, and it's the Maidstone Half this w/e, followed by the Beachy Head marathon on Saturday week - followed by a short rest.
Not seen anyone else (apart from Thursdays with Donna).
Hi Ashley! Are you still doing your 20 mile run homes via Greenwich and Catford these days? When are you going out to see your Fla. house? I see Wilma's on its way there.
Florida well don't wait up, 2007/8 at the earliest. Going out there again next year so no early marathons for me.
Ashley, Sunday times are variable depending upon working week, family requirements, Saturday night activities etc etc. Y'know how it is. That stated, if anyone wants to commit me to getting out of the house at a certain time I would be delighted coz I'm struggling to get my ar*e into gear at the moment.
LoL at snoop's :
Jo Brand was "prominent"
this running lark is catching!
Just moved to Chislehurst / Elmstead Woods area. Now it's dark in evenings I am trying to find a bunch of runners for my wife to run with one or 2 evenings a week, and / or weekends - she's just getting back into running after a few years off, looking to build up slowly. Is this the right thread to be looking? Any idea on the clubs around here? I have found Bromley and Blackheath Hariers, not sure if they cater for beginners. Any help appreciated.
Ta
You have in deed come to the right place. Let us know when you want to run and someone will be only too happy to join you both.
After Christmas we usually start our build up for the London Marathon starting nice and gentle and then gradually building. FOr this we selected Summer Hill by Chislehurst station as its fantastic for hillspeed workl.
I work in the City and will be back in training by running back from there to Petts Wood. Company is always appreciated for some or all of it.
If you would prefer to run during the day Snoops or JJ may be able to assist as they have more flexible times.
As an alternative why not try Orpington Road Runners. This club is informal and more of a group of friends (average currenlty 50 per week from over 100 members). They meet on Tuesday nights outside the Buff pub in Green Street Green orpington.
Beachy Head was fabbo - the gourmande marathon was achieved in a sedate 6 hrs 25 mins, and one of the most enjoyable ones I have done.
Now it's down to hard training for the Bri 10k and X country races over the next month or so.
See ya'll out there.
that's followed by.....wait for it......
the Thanet 10!!
yes, yes, I know what you're thinking.
just by way of a change!
wot time are you hoping for?
Did the ORR 10k handicap last night. Came in 72nd out of 80. My 5 minute handicap didn't help but still it took me 50.36. 40 seconds faster than the start of last season and 3 minutes slower than the end of last season. Nowhere near my peak though of 2003-4 where I ranged from 44 to 47 minutes. Maybe once all the building works are completed at home and I can get my running machine back into action I may do a little speed work.
And maybe i may even venture out a little during the days once we move to our new offices in December.
Good luck in your race on Sunday. I will be racing around Bluewater or Lakeside on the great pre-Christmas shopping trip.
Snoops I would recomend that you try the Quicksand as a different kind of race. Its 15 miles all on sand, pebbles and seaweed, not to mention climbing up chalk cliff faces etc. Weather wise well everything from winds, freezing rain to brilliant sunshine was offered this year.
The Quicksand 15 you say? Nah - I've done the Grim, the Toughguy, the Hellraiser and 18 marathons, but even I would have to say no to the Q15 - I'm not quite THAT crazy!
Sorry to hear about your continued setbacks JJ - let me know when you're ready for a Wednesday morning outing again.
This w/e it's Swanley X country - oodles of mud guaranteed! :0)
Doin' the ORR 10k series Ashley? Like you, I too would struggle to hit the sort of form I had a few years ago.
And I'm glad to hear, Snoops, that Beachy Head was such a jolly. I did it a few years ago and can still remember 2 guys from Portsmouth Joggers passing me on the hills on several occasions, whilst I passed them at the pubs on several occasions!!
Good luck with the fight back to full fitness JJ
Suffering a bit with a knee problem at the moment but im willing to get out for a slow run this sunday