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Horndon Feast & Fayre 10K
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I'm a Rayleigh man too. Do you belong to a club yet, or are you still doing your own thing when it comes to training.
I hope to be on the start line come 11 a.m., although having been off serious running for 4 months due to an achilles injury I'm not looking forward to the hills or the distance. Still, a great way to get back in shape!
Good luck to all who run this race - remember if it's warm to keep hydrated!
Steve
Paul N - Hoping to do this one seconds under 60mins.
Good luck everyone for tomorrow.
it is a challenging course,everyone thinks of the big uphill,but i think the long incline round the back of the course is the hardest.
i was pleased with my time of 46;30.
how did you others do?
A few minutes slower than last year but it felt rather humid so I am pleased as I had a terrible run at the Southend Half.
I really enjoy the atmosphere at this race and look forward to next week's High Ongar 10k.
Well done everyone.
HT
Next race Serpentine 5k on Friday. Have to beat my time of 28:32.
As stated I was taking it easy (as races go) - next year (with more training under my belt) it'll be more of 'race' for me. I came in at 53:27 (this is a PB due to my not counting races more than 17 years ago)!
Steve: Don't belong to a club yet, I've only just started running again after quite a few years off - though I am considering trying Benfleet Running Club. Anyone here a member of that group?
It's good to be running again :-)
Well done to all.
Anyone doing the TCC5k?
I'm a member of Benfleet RC. Probably the best club in our area, loads of members, coaches and training nights if you can get home early enough [sigh]. They have a good turn out, and it's suprising how much of lift a 'come on Benfleet!' shouted from the crowd gives you.
Have a look at the website, its just been revamped and is pretty informative regarding members and upcoming races etc.
I quite enjoyed the Horndon. First 10k race this year, which I took fairly easy in the beginning as I'm coming back from an achilles injury. Made it round in 44.43, which'll do for now.
Kazzah16 - I should be at the TCC, although I'll be running the 10k. If I remember correctly, it's a fairly fast course - although I remember water stations being non existent. Hopefully the new organisers will have considered this?
See you at the TCC - anyone doing the London 10k this Sunday?
See you there!
You're obviously privvy to information that I don't have access to. Where did you find the map, as I'd be quite interested to have a quick practice before the event?
I'm sure the route takes in Kenneth Road and Rayleigh road, which used to be part of my marathon training route - a trip down memory lane for me, as I've run it dozens of times.
See you there - are you in club colours or anything distinctive so that I can cheer you in - hopefully in a time under 23 minutes!
All I can be sure of is that I'll be wearing a white cap and I'll be somewhat crimson of face (sadly I have a tendency to go beetroot as soon as I start doing any cardio work). Not exactly a great look!!!
Thanks for the info - though it might have been useful if you'd put the Benfleet RC's website address in the message ;-)
I'll very likely give Benfleet RC a go but maybe not just yet as I don't want to get too 'serious' too quickly.
Once I've hit four outings a week (likely to be in early September) I'll come calling.
May your second wind come quickly in the TCC (you too Kazzah).
You're right - how remiss.
The address is www.benfleetrunningclub.com.
I wouldn't worry about getting serious, it's just about being with like minded people, and finding a training partner of similar ability. Something that I've struggled to do.
If nothing else, joining the club now will get you discounted entry in to these local races, which is another good reason to belong to an affiliated club. Races are a good opportunity to push yourself, knowing that you're running a measured course, with support and back-up in case something goes wrong. They're a valuable training resourse.