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The Thousand Mile Club - 2017
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Some AMAZING running logged since my last foray on here - loving it!!!
Apologies, Andrew... didn't mean to denigrate anyone else's efforts by describing 9.55 miles as "measly" - I was just disappointed with myself (more specifically my digestive system)
David - very nice potted race report. I can't believe you managed a 4:24 in tough conditions... fantastic running - well done! *reeeeespect*
Nice to see you again Faya! As Harmander says, give it a good shot... 1000 Km should be doable. Hope your back is fully recovered.
JR - I get the same sluggish feeling in Summer... much prefer training in Autumn and Winter... but LOL at you doing 5K then deciding to go out and do a 18-miler self navigated race! Well done on making it to the finish after going so far "off piste" and with that amount of elevation!
I'm guessing you have also broken through a massive barrier this weekend, DadAgain... well done on making the 1000 miles!!! A fantastic effort - very nice to have someone in Harmander's ball park
Seems to have been the week for trail races... brilliant running by you, Hobie, in what sounds like challenging conditions and a lot of climbing!!! *reeeeespect* also due to you too.
Donnie - very good to hear you're still managing to do some outdoor running as well as the treadmill... I admire your determination!
Your new training approach is making you catch up (overtake further) in leaps and bounds, Harmander... well done! *she says through gritted teeth"
I've saved the biggest plaudits to last (although there were a few contenders!) Excellent effort there, senidM - I am most impressed!!! You weren't wrong when you said you'd be making up some ground this weekend. Congrats on the >57 miles in one outing... and briefly nosing ahead of me
As billed last weekend, this was a quiet week for me run-wise. Work was hectic as we hosted about 20 or so customers from Japan, Korea and China for a technology conference. It's always fun - but very "full on". I did 4.53 mi. yesterday with 2 miles at goal 10K pace (Wrexham 10K on 30th July - so I need to get my arse in gear with training!). Today was 16.06 mi. LSR... felt good to be back out putting miles in the bank (sans toilet issues this time)!
YTD: 694.32 miles.
So you are now 82.55 miles ahead.
I got a busy week ahead of me so maybe if I just match you I will not fall behind - am planning about 36 miles during weekdays still.
If I catch up with you, I will have the chips at Richmond on the 17th September.
All the best
I take you are still doing GNR though - you just don't want the chips there?
Blimey, it has all been going on since last week, where to start.
Sendim, Wow, what a great effort, I bet your calf's still have not forgiven you, I did look at this event early in the year, and thought it seemed a possibility, however I am just not ready for a 24HR event as yet.
JR, The Blackdown Beauty sounded like a lovely Trail run, even if you did get "slightly" lost, and what a bargain at £10.00 to boot.
Hobbie1495, Glad everyone was okay at your event, sounded like a really tough one, congratulation on the time, 4.12 in those conditions was fantastic running.
Andrew, I am guessing you will give an update later today, however in advance well done for getting to half way, all down hill from now.
Harmander, Another solid week from you, where is your Ultra on the 29th?
Nell, Glad you enjoyed getting out for a LSR, since last week I have booked another 6 hour timed event on the 14th September, at which I intend doing the marathon distance, this event is being held at Dorney lakes just outside Windsor, so third time lucky to crack 4.15? we shall see.
With regards to October 3rd, which is indeed a Tuesday, this forms part of a three day 6 hour timed event at Hillingdon cycle circuit in Hayes and the medals are made of old 7" vinyl records.
Stats for last week.
12.07.17 - 5
14.07.17 - 4.37
16.07.17 - 6.25
YTD = 621.15
The Spitfire is a great event, lots of fun, and as a 24hour event means the number of laps you run is entirely up to you, most teams run about 3 each, which is doable for almost everyone over 24 hrs - so come on in.
Glad you are feeling okay with not be many aches or pains, and well done on the cup, yet to win one myself!
Anyway, much looser today but calf is definitely strained. Not sure if connected or not.
Little Nell - yes am doing GNR - how can I miss it? it will complete my streak of completing the London marathon AND the Great North Run every year for the last 33 years. I believe this could be some sort of record.
I missed the first four as I still considered myself a 10,000 m runner then. (PB of 30:14).
Richmond on the 17th September is better for a nosh up afterwards as it is less crowded near the finish - but if you insist then we can arrange for the GNR as you are unlikely to be finishing several hours before me as you may do at Richmond.
thanks! :)
David - with your solid training, and the hard racing, of late I'm sure that sub-4:15 will be yours for the taking in September
Good to hear you're feeling well after your exploits, senidM... and very well done on the golden coloured receptacle - I'm sure you will treasure it always
Take care with your calf, Andrew - I recall how frustrating it was when I had a calf strain.
Harmander - I have no particular preference... I was just checking you were still planning on being in the NE the week before Richmond. I'm happy either way - the only caveat being that I have to catch a train on Sunday afternoon from Twickenham station - so depends when you finish (I take it you're pacing 5 hours again?)...
Ran back from Pilates again this evening. Totalled 3.53 mi. Was supposed to be a recovery run but turned into a progression run: 9:42/mi., 9:15/mi., 9:09/mi., 8:49/mi. I also tried out my new rucksack I'm planning to use for run commuting on Fridays (~16 - 17 miles). This is part of my plan to practise running long in quick succession - on Fridays and Sundays - to simulate the Boston/London double planned for next year. All seemed OK but we'll see on Friday!
YTD: 697.85 miles.
Yes I will be the 5 hour pacer at Richmond.
The Chips/Burger vans no the road just behind the finish at GMR then - as one comes out of the enclosure turn left.
This is all assuming I get to 2000 miles before you get to 1000 of course.
Yes I will be the 5 hour pacer at Richmond.
The Chips/Burger vans on the road just behind the finish at GNR then - as one comes out of the enclosure turn left.
This is all assuming I get to 2000 miles before you get to 1000 of course.
July - 31.4
2017 - 484.76
I do hope your pain will ease soon Andrew. We are level pegging Donnie, i'll try and stay with you!
David, you're going well, very consistent and yes, this thread moves way too fast!
Urrgghhh - JR, the mini Linda Blair vomiting everywhere sounds awful... hope all is well again soon! Your early morning 5K sounds idyllic though
Hi Popular Side (henceforth PS... sorry - I'm a lazy typist!). Nice to have another spreadsheet fan on here - there are a few of us about
I did a very, very, very hot track session (and not in a good way) this lunchtime - decided to do a repeat of fast full lap (0.37 mi.) followed by half a lap recovery x5 that I did the other week. Totalled 4.36 miles - and made very grateful use of the excellent shower facilities at work... although, even after a couple of years running at lunchtimes, I still have an "OMG I'm naked at work" moment each time - LOL
YTD: 702.21 miles.
Steady on Little Nell - Yesterday was my Court sitting day so no running. I did 8.87 miles in the morning on the flat and another 6.09 on hills in the evening. Total of 14.96 miles for the day. Makes
YTD = 1626.73 miles
That is 75.48 miles behind you (less than three marathons).
Think I will revert to hills after the Ultra on 29th July - to be stronger for the pacing and the dozen or so marathons before the end of the year
Just Run, if I ran to and from work I won't get very far - I work from home. lol
July - 36.4
2017 - 489.76
504 YTD
Almost half way!
Donnie2 - just a bit over a Parkrun to go.
I have gone back to my harder course as I build myself up for the Autumn races and just gently tested myself over 16.27 miles (want catch up with Little Nell asap) so my
YTD = 1643.00 miles.
I make that 59.21 miles to catch up.
JR - I love that your daughter does rugby, good for her! And very good for you too, on breaking the 43 mins for your "loop"
Woo hoo, Andrew... there goes that 500 mile barrier - well done!
So close, Donnie - just 3.4 miles to go. So that's Donnie, Andrew and JR neck and neck and neck... can't wait to see the sprint finish at the end of the year... LOL!
Nice going, Harmander - not long now I see... although I nearly matched you today, you only gained 0.8 mi. on me.
I did my first run commute point-to-point from work to home this evening: 16.19 miles. Made it OK but stood on the sharpest stone imaginable at about 9 miles so the ball of my left foot is killing me. Just had a shower and hadn't noticed that my 11.5 lbs back pack has chewed up my back so it's covered in open sores - was screaming with pain... not nice but need the hot water to help relax and recover as I had also developed the "white zombie fingers of death" (Raynaud's Syndrome) - so summer is officially over - booo!!!
YTD: 718.40 miles.
Little Nell, 0.8? I make it 0.08 miles (16.27 - 16.19) - but 0.08 is better than nothing.
As I am only doing a Parkrun tomorrow, I would have fallen below the 56 miles for the week by 2 miles - so I ran 8.86 today making
YTD = 1651.86 miles
66.54 miles behind you - and I have an Ultra planned for 29 July.
A lovely 5k loop for me this morning. Ran along the canal before dropping down into my village for the last half mile.
July - 39.5
2017 - 492.86
YTD = 1654.97 miles.
This averages at 8.15 miles a day