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WtmMel: Impressive that you're making excellent progress with a whole range of different sports, and even beating your mentors. I rather like watching people play bowls in their whites on a sunny day. I don't think I'd be very good at it. Equally, golf.
HS: I've forgotten that feeling of bursting lungs, having not run seriously for two years, now. Maybe I should do something lung-bursting.
Redhead: Difficult time for Denny. Without knowing the ins and outs or either party, I can sort of imagine the dynamics within the relationship and it must have been pretty tough on the partner, too, going through all that. She must be in a right state and it's nice of you to go over and listen and help.
Well. On Monday night I did it. I walked out. I couldn't stand the dog in my office any longer. Work has to be conducted with mutual respect for others, and upholding dignity.
Aquarius - hope you are able to sort out your Aunt's affairs without too many problems. See you back here when you aren't so busy.
Back to normal at golf today - I was a distant 2nd place against my friend Alan. But I can console myself with the fact he played very well today and I had less duff shots than normal so overall not too bad really.
Bright and sunny and getting warmer. I'm glad now that I'm not doing a marathon on Sunday as it's going to be scorchio
WtnMel, good luck for your 10k on Sunday. Very sensible to start slowly, especially as it will be very hot!
Hope you beat Alan again at golf today. A free round of golf is a nice bonus.
I survived my run with Alice because she only ran 3 miles with me before turning back. It made me realise how far I still have to progress before being up to race pace again. Alice is running in the London Marathon on Sunday, but will be taking it easy as she has had a sore calf. Sarah is running the Southampton Marathon, and she has had a dodgy ankle. I'm really keeping my fingers crossed that they will both finish successfully.
Exhausted, that first mile was the first lung bursting running effort since last June. Alice was just cruising at that pace. Try spinning, that will really get your heart rate up, and your lungs and legs screaming. I was told that it was addictive, and I'm really hooked. It has helped me no end towards recovering my fitness, and keeping my cardio healthy.
That's really impressive, you walking out of the office, in protest about that smelly dog sharing it with you. Does that mean that you have resigned?
Aquarius, agree it's very time consuming sorting out the affairs of the deceased. I went through that with my parents. It wasn't as complicated as it could have been though, as I had Powers of Attorney for them.
Another good spin session this morning. We have "a hard core" of spinners now, so each session becomes tougher. We are not forced to do exactly as instructed, but if we want to get the maximum benefit, it is in our interests to put everything into it.
Bright and sunny again, but not quite as hot as yesterday.
I ran 8.3 miles in the forest yesterday morning, the hottest day of the year, scorchio! I was really pleased that the heat didn't really bother me, and I actually increased my pace on the return leg. My average pace was 10.23 minute miling, and the last .3 mile was average 9.13.
I'm sure the twice a week spinning has helped me regain my fitness, as only a few months ago, I was struggling to get below 13 minute miling.
Today is a rest day, and I will be running in the forest tomorrow morning with Chris. I will spend Sunday morning watching the London Marathon. I will be tracking 4 club mates on the London Marathon app.
I ran 5mls with the club yesterday - or more accurately, jogged round at the tail end with Rita (one of the slower runners) as I just wanted to stretch my legs. Didn't want to put in any effort as I wanted to save my energy for Sunday's Corsham 10K. A couple of clubmates who are doing the London Marathon came out with us. I was surprised to see them as I thought they would be resting but they said they wanted to try running in the heat. In my mind I thought there wasn't much point to be honest but I'm no expert so maybe they know better?
Off out to cut the lawns before it gets too warm and if I have the energy, will do a bit of weeding too ..
*waves* to everyone else
I ran the Corsham 10K in 1:06:57 this morning which is pretty much what I was hoping for and expecting. Will be following up on the race website tomorrow to see if any of the race photos are any good (or whether I'm gurning in all of them!
I haven't been running. My triple horsefly bite on my forehead is only just healing up. It made me look as if I'd been in a punch-up. I've done plenty of gardening which, when your garden is built up a steep cliff is just as energy sapping as running.
Today I watched Somerset beat Worcestershire in the cricket. Good weather conditions. Worcestershire had a little fight back rally at the end with Tongue and Barnard but it was all over well before 5.00.
Well done WtnMel, racing in the heat yesterday. That was a respectable time in the circumstances. Our eldest lady runner is 76, and she ran the Southampton Half Marathon, the first she has done, in 4.48. She appeared in the ITV News running at the back of the field. She is a bit of a star, coming last in every race. There are always lots of runners and spectators waiting for her to finish, and cheering her in.
Exhausted, those horsefly bites sound really nasty. Summer club sessions in the forest in the evenings seem to attract nasty things that bite. Insect repellent doesn't seem to help.
Cricket is getting more complicated these days. There seem to be so many versions, with a new 100 overs being introduced, I believe.
Saturday night was a thunder and lightning storm like no other, with really torrential rain. The lightning kept flashing through the windows, and kept me awake for hours. Thankfully it had stopped by morning, and didn't seem to have affected the trains to London for the marathoners.
I didn't go out at all yesterday, I kept myself busy working on a spread sheet for some of our club runners doing the London Marathon. Our fastest male runners chip time was 3.00.30 I don't know his gun time. Fastest lady was 3.42.37. Alice ran it in 3.46.15 with a tight calf, so a great time. Sarah did really well in the Southampton Marathon in 4.19, her first marathon.
It was cooler today with a brisk breeze, and I ran 7.25 miles on roads.
I saw on the News this afternoon that a runner died during the London Marathon, he was only 29 and had appeared in one of the cooking programmes last year.
TE: You're a loyal club man. It sounds as if no-one had a fast day on Sunday. I've done a few hot London Marathons. It has a way of getting even hotter with crowds and buildings. Hottest I've ever run was Stockholm at 35 degrees.
The death of someone at 29 is awful.
Wtnmel, the warm weather wash's me out as well.
"Race day proved to be one of the hottest days of the year to date with shaded temperatures reaching the high 60's and unshaded temperatures reaching the high 70's/low 80's Fahrenheit. There was only patchy high cloud all day, giving almost continuous sunshine throughout".
I drank far too much water that resulted in me looking unbelievably bloated in the 'Finish' photograph. I won the M60 title in 2.53.04 but was a long time getting my winners medal because Alan Storey, the General Manager, couldn't believe someone built like a rugby player could run that fast, so it had to be proved I'd run through every checkpoint. It took them over 7 weeks to check me out and my medal was finally released on 23rd May.
Haven't read back but will do tomorrow.
So sad to hear of yet another death at VLM and will be interested to learn the cause as he was young, fit and experienced. His dad was known as "Camera Dude" by many people who ran the Brathay 10in10 events but he sadly passed away 18 months ago. One of my running chums was Chief Medical Nurse on Sunday and although Matt collapsed very close to them at mile 22 they were unable to save him so she's very upset.
I ran the Rejects marathon in a course best of 5:28 which was a surprise as I walked most of the last lap as it was so darned hot.
Mr Fox, you were far too speedy for a 60yo - in fact, you're still too blimming speedy!!! xxx
Moks. sounds a great trail race, and well done beating the runner who beat you last year. I have some nemeses, who I'm unlikely to beat again, unless I get back to full fitness again.
Mr Fox, that was an amazing marathon time for a 60 year old, in fact, an amazing time at any age. Age related, that would compare very favourably with elite senior runners. Have you calculated what it would have been?
Red, well done for your Rejects marathon in that heat. That was a very good time.
Another tough spin session this morning, with the HITTS being increased to 8 x 20 seconds with 10 seconds recoveries. I don't know whether it means that I am getting fitter, but I didn't sweat as much as previously.
WtnMel, the spread sheet wasn't to establish the positions and finishing times of each runner, as the web master does that. What I did was to record cumulative times at each 5k.
I'm new to the forum, so apologies for throwing the thread off the subject a little.
I'm 39 in June and only started running properly in recent years. I've completed a few HMs, and my first marathon in London on Sunday. I was shocked to hear of Matt's death, very very sad.
My post is really an opportunity to ask a question if I may?
I'm convinced I'm not a 'natural' runner, but my physio seems to have ironed out any painful problems borne of my overpronation. I just can't seem to get any faster, which is frustrating.
Both my halves were sub 2hrs, and the marathon a slightly disappointing 04:56. Is there a way that someone of my age can improve my technique and ultimately speed, or do I simply need to accept that, at my age, I'm only ever going to be a bit of a treader and that my athletic capacity will not allow a significant improvement in results?
I look forward to hearing your thoughts!
Thanks, Matt.
Been very busy and excited in equal measure and can finally announce that ARUK, the charity I've been championing for the past 13 years, has joined forces with the Alzheimer's Society to create the Dementia Alliance in their bid to be charity of the year at the London marathon 2019. They were successful in their bid but I've been sworn to secrecy for many months (torture!!!). Guess who'll be running VLM next year
I was up and out for a short run at 5am. Just glorious 5.5 miles and the dawn chorus was amazing this morning.
Welcome BanburyMatt. At your age, or even at any age, you have plenty of scope to improve your time if that's your goal! Hillstrider is our esteemed coach so I'm sure he'll be along soon to offer suggestions on how to get faster. Whenever I've tried to get faster I found that short sharp bursts of speed (aka Fartlek sessions) were great at getting my legs moving. Include some tempo/pyramid sessions/hill reps for variety and you'll soon notice a difference. These sort of session will ultimately make you stronger too and you'll probably find your marathon time getting faster (as long as you work on building up your mileage too). Good luck!
Waves to DBIW and Ratbag!
It's strange your announcement, Red, because I got an e-mail from something called The Dementia Alliance this morning, and I deleted it without opening it. Will you get automatic entrance to VLM, through the charity? It seems a good idea for charities to merge for synergy. Fantastic effort of the marathon in that heat.
DBIW: I'm intrigued by these Chia seeds. What are they and what do they do? I don't particularly want to lose 5kg but I'll pass it on to anyone who does.
Moksaeight. Well done on beating your rival.
DBIW, we most have crossed posts - I'm here thank you. I put chia seeds in my yoghurt but they haven't made me lose weight
What dreadful weather. First time I have driven my "new car" in torrential rain. I had to experiment with the wipers, until I got the hang of them.
Hi Ratbag, hope we were worth the look
Hi BanburyMatt, you are still "a youngster." You have plenty of time to improve your pace. I ran 6 marathons in my thirties, before I started proper training by joining a running club at age 40. I definitely recommend that you join a running club as you will receive structured training. The advice given by Redhead is sound, and you should definitely include a long slow run once a week, essential if you intend running more half and full marathons. I ran on track twice a week with that club which really improved my pace, and I set all my pb's at age 43, except for the marathon, when I achieved my pb of 3.12 at age 47. I'm 72 now, so obviously much slower
Another tough spin session this morning, which included a "different spin," on HITTS. We did 5 seconds very hard, 5 seconds recovery continuously for what seemed an eternity, probably only 60 seconds.
TE, glad to hear you've collected your new car and tested the wipers! Another good spin session.
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Hi BanburyMatt, you are still "a youngster." You have plenty of time to improve your pace. I ran 6 marathons in my thirties, before I started proper training by joining a running club at age 40. I definitely recommend that you join a running club as you will receive structured training. The advice given by Redhead is sound, and you should definitely include a long slow run once a week, essential if you intend running more half and full marathons. I ran on track twice a week with that club which really improved my pace, and I set all my pb's at age 43, except for the marathon, when I achieved my pb of 3.12 at age 47. I'm 72 now, so obviously much slower :/ Please feel free to ask for any more advice, comments etc as we are willing to help.
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Thanks Hillstrider
Some excellent advice, I'll certainly do as you suggest.
Would there be any particular criteria I should look for in an athletics club? Should they be AAA members?
Very good news on the age front, and inspirational to hear you're still very active yourself, although I doubt I'd ever get anywhere near your PB!
Thanks for making me feel so welcome.