James_erased 1,250 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 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! 2 Quote Link to post
LovesToWet 3,352 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 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? 2 Quote Link to post
Sophie 22,722 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 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! 1 1 Quote Link to post
Popular Post steve25805 120,712 Posted June 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 25, 2022 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. 2 2 1 Quote Link to post
Kupar 12,138 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 (edited) 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 Typo 1 Quote Link to post
Hightower 534 Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 I've started playing rugby league this summer to make a change from Union. Preseason for union started yesterday but I'm taking a break from it to make the most of my progress in the gym, hit 200kg for 12 reps on axle deadlifts and 100kg for 10 on incline bench yesterday 1 1 Quote Link to post
Hightower 534 Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Not been to the gym much for a couple of weeks due to holidays and had a bit of plantar fasciitis after rugby at the weekend so hit the ground running to get back into it 140kg per hand farmers carry for 15m 2 Quote Link to post
Kupar 12,138 Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Hightower said: Not been to the gym much for a couple of weeks due to holidays and had a bit of plantar fasciitis after rugby at the weekend so hit the ground running to get back into it 140kg per hand farmers carry for 15m Not a weights person myself but that sounds impressive 🙂. Nice one! And I hope your plantar fasciitis is healed. That's a horrible thing that can take ages 🙁 Edited July 21, 2022 by Kupar Quote Link to post
harry_jones_1975 555 Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 I broke my new running trainers in on Wednesday evening with a 1.33km run to my local Micropub. Clocked up 1.66km on the way home including shopping. Gentle steps and all that. 1 Quote Link to post
Kupar 12,138 Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 I restarted my running this morning - the first time since 4 June! It was warm, so it was just a gentle run / walk / run set of intervals (1mi / 0.1) with running at a leisurely 8:30 / mile. But I am really glad I got out as I have a half marathon in early September so I really need to get back to regular training. I am sure my quads will feel it in the morning. (I did have a sneaky mid-run wee through my shorts as well, which was fun ... https://peefans.com/topic/18439-kupars-peeing-exploits/?do=findComment&comment=328775) 2 Quote Link to post
LovesToWet 3,352 Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 4 hours ago, Kupar said: running at a leisurely 8:30 / mile. Leisurely?? That's a decent pace for me lol 1 Quote Link to post
Popular Post gldenwetgoose 20,107 Posted July 30, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2022 (edited) I can’t remember the last time I posted here… mainly because I can’t remember the last time I did any exercise worthy of it. Just for novelty sake, I’ve just found a nice quiet circular bit of tarmac to do a couple of laps on. Three to be precise. Lovely and smooth apart from the gravel traps, with Armco barriers and tyre walls. A couple of very small gradients too just for fun. (Should mention I’m not a runner in any sense - but quite enjoy time on two wheels) Edited July 31, 2022 by gldenwetgoose 1 4 Quote Link to post
LovesToWet 3,352 Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Training has gone south this week which is annoying, only 6 weeks to go to my half marathon and I'm not into double figures yet 🙁 2 Quote Link to post
Sophie 22,722 Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 On 8/6/2022 at 8:37 AM, LovesToWet said: Training has gone south this week which is annoying, only 6 weeks to go to my half marathon and I'm not into double figures yet 🙁 I know it is hard but try to keep motivated! You can do it! 1 1 Quote Link to post
Popular Post Sophie 22,722 Posted August 7, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2022 I went for a little bike ride today around my friends farm with her daughter and my two daughters. We did about 10 miles at a leisurely pace and it was actually really enjoyable, just rolling along and talking about everything from sweets to our favourite colour of tractor and everything in-between! 3 2 Quote Link to post
harry_jones_1975 555 Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 118 Days since my last run. 26 Days until I do a 10k run. I might have to start running in very hot weather or will never get any training in. 1 1 Quote Link to post
harry_jones_1975 555 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Boom. I am back. 5k in 27 minutes 12 seconds this evening. It was very hot and I have never been so breathless or sweaty after a run. Christened my new running shoes. 1 2 Quote Link to post
Popular Post Kupar 12,138 Posted August 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2022 First 10k training run in a long time this morning, before the temperatures become difficult. It is a very pleasant 16C with cloud cover right now ... forecast to be 31C and sunny this afternoon. Like a lot of us regulars on here I have been struggling with training this summer for one reason or another. But I was pleased with a time of 51:55. But only three and a half weeks to go to the half 😟 Thanks to @Sophie, @harry_jones_1975, @LovesToWet, @James_erased, @gldenwetgoose, @amack and all the other PF Sports Club regulars and runners for keeping me company in my head this morning - especially on the last mile up what is laughingly described as a 'hill'. And thanks to @Eliminature - I kept picturing her latest post as I ran, and that was a welcome distraction from worrying about poor form and disintegrating rhythm. But it's just as well running directs blood to running muscles because I was only wearing a pair of short running tights and a boner would have been very obvious indeed 😉 2 2 1 2 Quote Link to post
LovesToWet 3,352 Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Well done @Kupar for getting out and I like your way of distracting yourself, it's good to know we all came to mind to help you. And I know how you feel, I try not to get hard while I'm out too, but its difficult not not when your mind keeps wondering on how nice it would be to have a little accident or you think of some lovely sexy photos on here of some very sexy people (too many to mention) It's not always about the time and PBs, just getting out in the first place is good. I'm just hope I'll be ready for my half. Thank you for your support @Sophie, I'm sure I'll be OK on the day 1 Quote Link to post
James_erased 1,250 Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 2 hours ago, Kupar said: First 10k training run in a long time this morning, before the temperatures become difficult. It is a very pleasant 16C with cloud cover right now ... forecast to be 31C and sunny this afternoon. Like a lot of us regulars on here I have been struggling with training this summer for one reason or another. But I was pleased with a time of 51:55. But only three and a half weeks to go to the half 😟 Thanks to @Sophie, @harry_jones_1975, @LovesToWet, @James_erased, @gldenwetgoose, @amack and all the other PF Sports Club regulars and runners for keeping me company in my head this morning - especially on the last mile up what is laughingly described as a 'hill'. And thanks to @Eliminature - I kept picturing her latest post as I ran, and that was a welcome distraction from worrying about poor form and disintegrating rhythm. But it's just as well running directs blood to running muscles because I was only wearing a pair of short running tights and a boner would have been very obvious indeed 😉 That’s a very respectable 10k time, especially if you’ve not been able to get all that much training in of late! Good work. I recently managed to get my parkrun (5k) PB time down to 23:40, so am hoping to continue getting that down throughout the year. I was also recently successful in my ballot application for the London Landmarks half marathon in April, so I’m looking forward to that! Ps. My gratitude for drawing my attention to @Eliminature’s latest post - I think it’s safe to say that very much brightened a working from home Wednesday morning! 😉 1 Quote Link to post
Kupar 12,138 Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 11 minutes ago, James_erased said: recently managed to get my parkrun (5k) PB time down to 23:40, so am hoping to continue getting that down throughout the year. Excellent! And thanks. My 10K PB is around 44min - but that was 2 or 3 years ago when I was in much better shape than I am now. I fear I'll never get that fast again. Good luck getting prepped for the London Landmarks half! 1 Quote Link to post
LovesToWet 3,352 Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 My PB for 10k is 51:53 so I'd be very happy with @Kupar time and I would be very happy with a sub 24min for 5k like @James_erased. I can't complain too much though, I only started running last year so I'm happy with my times so far 2 1 Quote Link to post
mickymoist 3,249 Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 I can't match the impressive feats here but reading has inspired me to start getting into a bit better shape. Since I finished work I became even more sedentary than before, so many things to watch snd games to play 😁🤦🏻♂️ So for the last few months I've been at the gym twice a week working on getting some strength back and doing a fast (ish) 4.5 mile walk two or three times a week. My knees won't take running and I don't own a bike (yet) 1 Quote Link to post
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