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so who up for this one?
ive got my kit thru - is everyone wearing their blue tshirt or are you opting for technical kit?
what time are you aiming for - i did the harrogate theatre 10k last sunday - decent hill in it and did 57:29 so im aiming for sub 55mins this week - my mate says he can do 50mins - dont want to go too fast too soon as i have the GNR next sunday so want to make sure go into the GNR uninjured
did a 5 mile recovery run yesterday as the knees were aching but they eased half way thru - next 5 mile tomorrow with saturday as a rest day
so you on sunday
ive got my kit thru - is everyone wearing their blue tshirt or are you opting for technical kit?
what time are you aiming for - i did the harrogate theatre 10k last sunday - decent hill in it and did 57:29 so im aiming for sub 55mins this week - my mate says he can do 50mins - dont want to go too fast too soon as i have the GNR next sunday so want to make sure go into the GNR uninjured
did a 5 mile recovery run yesterday as the knees were aching but they eased half way thru - next 5 mile tomorrow with saturday as a rest day
so you on sunday
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I'm running it with my OH.. really hoping to break the 50 min mark (even by 1 sec would do) as my previous pb for a 10k was 51:08.
Here's hoping for a nice cool flat one!
I've not run since Wednesday evening and now haven't got time for a final run.. so will be well rested.
Good luck!
Nat.
Should be a nice course though as Tatton Park is beautiful.
I'm going to wear the blue t-shirt.
im using this tatton run is as a training run to keep my legs going and maintain the pounding.
down to 12.8 now from nearly 14st so im going the right way but boy is it hard to keep off the beer midweek.
the sunday runs keep me focused by not going out on the beer saturday.... friday is another matter - works do tonight and mucho kronenbourg to be had.
hence saturday as a rest
good idea for the blue tshirt to wear afterwards, will decide on the day heat wise
supposed to out on my run now but got waylaid with the kids homework..... any excuse
see you sunday
too much stella last night so major ruff today, only myself to blame
looking forward to tomorrow hope its fine and not too hot.
how is everyone else getting on with their training?
Once upon a time I did 10ks in just under an hour. I don't think I'll be doing that tomorrow, thanks to work interfering with training. Still, it's a chance to run in a lovely, traffic-free setting, in a good cause.
No beer tonight. Lots tomorrow.
In terms of training u put me to shame Simon as haven't been out for over a week. Have done lots of walking this week though.. does that count???
not see the antrobus site - have you paid for both?
regarding parking etc - best advice is get there early.
loos - dont drink too much beforehand, half a glass of water etc but if your there early shouldnt be a big problem. at least they do have - a few weeks ago a race i did didnt - oh dear
if it rains - hey- at least i'll be a bit cooler.
hangover just about going - the missus isnt chuffed - spent all day on the sofa watching lion king with my 5 yr old.... what a wasted day.
i'll be taking my blue tshirt as well as my fave tech shirt - i'll see how hot it is
natso - still on for 50 mins?
hejira - still on for 1hr+
the way i feel at present - i'll just be glad to get around..
but 55 is still the target - hope the shins and knees hold out.
look out for 2611..... middle of the pack
lets hope the weather holds out and its a bit overcast - not too hot or wet
feeling ok now ankles and hips fully fit - knees are a little sore though..... its an age thing i think... almost a vet...!!
my new runners have really helped - asics cumulus - neutral - sounds like theyre going get a bit muddy tomorrow though
start middle of the pack steady away - keep pace with someone who looks like they know what they are doing - eg older club runner etc - not too fast/slow
aim for 30mins 5k and see how you get on.
if you have a heart rate monitor - go at 80-90% and chop your pace when your tired - dont walk.... once you start you cant stop
run even if its a snails pace -
remind your self - the mind gives up before the body.
when you see the 9k marker..... fills your lungs and get ready to sprint your last 500m
try and overtake someone on the final straight - it'll make your day - especially - your hubbys
good luck everyone and post your times tomorrow
hv just read ur advice on how to run the race Simon. Sounds good but I don't think that I cd possibly run the whole way.
Good luck all.
get set up - the toilets we a god send and the were fairly clean too.
no goody bag but what do you expect with 2700 runners - my kids like the medal.
how does everyone feel?
im over the moon!!
last weeks 10k was 57:29 so ive managed to knock 5 mins off - its those yorkshire hills that slowed me down in harrogate.
todays terrain waas fairly trecherous though wasnt it.
the heavens open for the first 3k thunder n lightening... however it keep us cool, albeit very muddy.
i knew i was on for a good time when i passed 5k at 26:30 that was 1 min better than my best 5k.. getting fitter the training has paid off. when i passed 9k at 38 again 2 mins better than harrogate i put my foot down with the finish line in sight.
only one problem - it wasnt the finish that was around the corner - oops - but all in all no injuries, and 5 mins off last weeks time
WELL CHUFFED i hope i feel as good next week at the GNR - 1:59:59 is the target
statto or what
Definately do it again though inspite of the weather!
I don't think it would be possible to run in conditions much worse than that. I hear the course was scenic but I could barely see for the first 3k! Lol
So much for a sub 50! I really don't think there was anyway I could have got a pb in those conditions and the bottle necks were a nightmare. But managed it in 51:52 having really floored it for the last 3k. Oh well it wasn't far off.
To be honest although the course was scenic.. I thought it was badly planned for that volume of runners.. through the wooded bits especially it was way too narrow and I lost loads of time trying to get past people. Probably my fault for starting too far back.
Well done Jo - you did it - the weather was really bad wasn't it.
Natso - you beat me arrgghh i think you overtook me at the finish - 2 secs ahead of me - i put my foot down after the 9k sign and aimed for the finish- didnt realise it was 'the last corner' ...doh!!
the bottleneck were a bit annoying and youre right you would have lost some time wading through traffic.
2700 runners though what a great crowd - i thought it was 2000 max.
regarding being scenic - all i saw was a couple of planes overhead and the 3 feet in front of me as there was potholes, uneven terrain, branches , bricks and the sheep even had a go.
it was my PB as its only my 2nd 10k so ive set myself 49:59 as my next 10k time but i will have to select the flatest one i can....
i wore my adidas tech vest to wick the sweat away...... fat chance with the weather - i think my shoes were carrying 1/2 pound extra in water.
winning time was apparently 34 mins WOW!!!
knees and ankles are stiffening up now though - getting old.......
I cannot believe that the weather did that too us all though.
I had a Saucony tech vest on too.. what a joke that was. I was Very glad I had shunned the cotton t-shirt as I think I would've got nearer and nearer to the ground with the weight of it.
Nearly broke my neck on several tree stumps/ fallen branches..
Tatton Park 10K - the new Suicide Six? ;o)
just took my runners out of the sink - what a mess and new ronhill socks were white now darker shade of grey - lovely.
is anyone else aching yet or is it just me?
Well that was a good wet run wasnt it! Boy the heaven's opened at the start, pretty muddy but good run. I made my first 10K run at 55:15 mark. Tricky conditions and alot of mud sliding!
I thought the last corner on the finishing straight was pretty slippery!
Well here is to the next 10K.
I found it really hard. Felt completely deflated when saw the 2k mark as was sure must be close to the 5 by that point.
My lovely new and previously sparkling trainers are now in the washing machine.
Was disappointed not to get a goodie bag and thought the medal looked a little flimsy and it wd hv been nice if it said the date of race etc.. but hey i suppose at least we got one.
Do you have short brown hair Speedy??
Don't know if anyone spotted me i was wearing a children with leukaemia vest w Mr Men on and didnt see anyone else w one.
What goodie bag? I didnt spot anyone giving any goodie bag ?
i was going to put my runners in the washer but my mate reckons it'll knacker them up? and at £70 i didnt want to risk it.
i'll check with the shop i bought em off tomorrow
speedy - your description sounds familar - i think i saw you at some stage as i was after your cap - i foolishly bring my sun glasses and then the heavens opened
couldnt see thru them to wear them and the would stay on my head as it was soooo wet so had to carry them.
and the medal was flimsy , good cause tho
check out
http://www.hellrunner.co.uk/gallery-2005-pool.htm
looks fun and pretty much like today , but cheaper - im going to try get some mates roped in - anybodyelse fancy it?