The PeeFans Sports Club

[Kupar 13,339]

Just now, LovesToWet said:

Did my 10k race yesterday, very happy with how it went. I managed to take over 3 & half minutes off my PB with a finish time of 51:55. Aiming to get under 50 at some point

Fabulous! Great work 😊

[Sophie 24,410]

My half marathon has been rescheduled to the end of September, the same date as a triathlon I was planning on entering so I'm not sure what I'm going to do now. I could keep training for the half but I'm not sure if I have the motivation to do it for another 16 weeks. 

[Kupar 13,339]

24 minutes ago, Sophie said:

My half marathon has been rescheduled to the end of September, the same date as a triathlon I was planning on entering so I'm not sure what I'm going to do now. I could keep training for the half but I'm not sure if I have the motivation to do it for another 16 weeks. 

Take a break. I reckon you can get back to half marathon fitness without having to train for 16 more weeks 🙂. Ride your bike to keep the cardio fitness and have fun xxxx

[James_erased 1,789]

So I’ve recently started running again (after spending the winter period subjecting my trainers to some serious neglect 😅), and loving it!

I did my local Parkrun (5km) this morning and completed it in 26:30, which I’ll definitely take for now as I look to get my pace back on track. 

[Kupar 13,339]

Just now, James_erased said:

So I’ve recently started running again (after spending the winter period subjecting my trainers to some serious neglect 😅), and loving it!

I did my local Parkrun (5km) this morning and completed it in 26:30, which I’ll definitely take for now as I look to get my pace back on track. 

Nice one 🙂 Welcome back to running!

[Sophie 24,410]

On 6/9/2022 at 7:09 PM, Kupar said:

Take a break. I reckon you can get back to half marathon fitness without having to train for 16 more weeks 🙂. Ride your bike to keep the cardio fitness and have fun xxxx

I've decided to take your advice and get on the bike. I'll think about running again during the summer break but for now I'm going to enjoy two wheels. (and I prefer it to running) 

[gldenwetgoose 21,487]

1 hour ago, Sophie said:

I've decided to take your advice and get on the bike. I'll think about running again during the summer break but for now I'm going to enjoy two wheels. (and I prefer it to running) 

I’m looking forward to pushing myself a little on my bike - suspect it might not be this summer though. 

[James_erased 1,789]

Following on from Parkrun at the weekend, I ran 10km on Monday evening, 8km + a spin class Wednesday evening, and a further 8km this evening.. feeling great and full of energy!

Now, where do I get my PeeFans Sports Club running T-shirt?! 🏃🏻‍♂️😅

[oliver2 4,418]

10 hours ago, James_erased said:

Following on from Parkrun at the weekend, I ran 10km on Monday evening, 8km + a spin class Wednesday evening, and a further 8km this evening.. feeling great and full of energy!

Now, where do I get my PeeFans Sports Club running T-shirt?! 🏃🏻‍♂️😅

Maybe it should say something ambiguous like “I 💛 watersports” or “Biathletes do it both ways”

[Kupar 13,339]

2 minutes ago, oliver2 said:

Maybe it should say something ambiguous like “I 💛 watersports” or “Biathletes do it both ways”

Or "I need a shower now!"

[gldenwetgoose 21,487]

Maybe a sports top with something like:

I'M GOING FOR GOLD

(and a medal too)

[Kupar 13,339]

Just now, gldenwetgoose said:

Maybe a sports top with something like:

I'M GOING FOR GOLD

(and a medal too)

Perfect!

[oliver2 4,418]

19 minutes ago, gldenwetgoose said:

Maybe a sports top with something like:

I'M GOING FOR GOLD

(and a medal too)

(Nodding sagely) People are coming

[harry_jones_1975 604]

Signed up for my next 10k today. Not until early September so hopefully will be rid of my current ailments and back to running by then. With a slower runner so should be not too strenuous. 

[Sophie 24,410]

2 hours ago, harry_jones_1975 said:

Signed up for my next 10k today. Not until early September so hopefully will be rid of my current ailments and back to running by then. With a slower runner so should be not too strenuous. 

Awesome! Go kick ass 

[steve25805 126,023]

How about this for my contribution to a marathon?

I'll run to wherever the car is parked, then drive the entire course with my window down shouting encouragement to the runners.
 

Seriously though, running a marathon is serious exercise. I've broken out into a cold sweat just thinking about it.

[LovesToWet 3,800]

I've just signed up for a half marathon 

[James_erased 1,789]

3 hours ago, LovesToWet said:

I've just signed up for a half marathon 

Good shit mate, when is it? 
 

I’m doing one in September 

[LovesToWet 3,800]

4 hours ago, James_erased said:

Good shit mate, when is it? 
 

I’m doing one in September 

18th. I've got some training to do now...so I'm off for a bike ride lol

[LovesToWet 3,800]

6 mile run this morning, my 1st for a few weeks. I've now got 12 weeks to get some 6 to a half. I worked it out that if I do an extra half mile each week I will be at 12 miles just before the event. That should be fine shouldn't it? @kupar @Sophie

 

when is your half @James_erased?

[James_erased 1,789]

14 minutes ago, LovesToWet said:

6 mile run this morning, my 1st for a few weeks. I've now got 12 weeks to get some 6 to a half. I worked it out that if I do an extra half mile each week I will be at 12 miles just before the event. That should be fine shouldn't it? @kupar @Sophie

 

when is your half @James_erased?

Nice! How was it? Yeah, that sounds like a good plan to gradually increase mileage in prep for the half. 
 

Mine is on 10th Sept, so a similar time-frame away from the sounds of it!

[LovesToWet 3,800]

1 minute ago, James_erased said:

Nice! How was it? Yeah, that sounds like a good plan to gradually increase mileage in prep for the half. 
 

Mine is on 10th Sept, so a similar time-frame away from the sounds of it!

I felt good. I kept the pace slow at first and managed to ramp up the pace for the last 2 miles. Just gotta keep up the efforts now.

 

How's your training going?

[Sophie 24,410]

4 hours ago, LovesToWet said:

6 mile run this morning, my 1st for a few weeks. I've now got 12 weeks to get some 6 to a half. I worked it out that if I do an extra half mile each week I will be at 12 miles just before the event. That should be fine shouldn't it? @kupar @Sophie

 

when is your half @James_erased?

Yeah that sounds good, just increase it a little each time. You might find yourself taking larger jumps as you get on. The most important thing is to not push yourself too hard, if you feel you can't do the extra half mile or whatever that week there is no shame in stopping early. Likewise if you are feeling really fit that week and think you could go a little further? Go for it! 

[steve25805 126,023]

When it comes to sports I am up for pool, snooker, or darts.

Anything more energetic is too much like hard work for my liking.

[Kupar 13,339]

On 6/25/2022 at 8:13 AM, LovesToWet said:

6 mile run this morning, my 1st for a few weeks. I've now got 12 weeks to get some 6 to a half. I worked it out that if I do an extra half mile each week I will be at 12 miles just before the event. That should be fine shouldn't it? @kupar @Sophie

 

when is your half @James_erased?

I reckon so. Fingers crossed for injury free training

Edited July 6, 2022 by Kupar
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