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How did you do? The laps were okay, looking forward to the water station and tail wind down the main straight was nice. The stretch between the out and back then end point got increasingly long. I finished in 3h58 so job done for me.stop_shouting said:
Great effort. Cobbles streets and heat are my two worse nightmares. I am doing battersea in a couple of weeks which is ten laps of the park. Billed as the uk’s flattest marathon but it’s going to be a war of attrition mentally running round in circles!follett said:I ran the Porto Marathon the Sunday before last. Quite a fun way to see the city but ended up being quite a tough morning. Assume the marathon was set in November to avoid the heat but ended up being 24 degrees which was too hot for me, very cobbly streets and despite not having loads of elevation gain, there were a few uphill sections that were killer on tired legs. The heat seemed to catch a few out as I've never seen so many walking the end of a marathon. I just about managed to dig in and finish without stopping to walk and kept my time under 4 hours which I'm happy with. Looking forward to keeping the fitness levels topped up and see what I can do going forward, eyeing up Edinburgh now0 -
Ran at Toyen parkrun in 🇳🇴 today -6 this morning and a little hilly.5
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Barnstaple parkrun this morning. Wet, windy and muddy, but great fun. Weather impacted numbers, but around 80 people braved the conditions. Would recommend it if you are in the area.1
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Well done mate. I did 3.38 which broker my pb by 12 minutes. Really enjoyed the course and didn’t find it boring. The only bit I didn’t like was that “funnel” bit which went up to the carousel and you did the u turn back. We got proper battered by the wind there and it was too narrow. Had proper maranoia all week with the forecast but the trees provided decent shelter and helped in parts. My mate did the half which got delayed because the marquees and start line got blown away 😂 managed to meet him a lap into his race so that was good having someone to run with for about ten miles.RedPanda said:
How did you do? The laps were okay, looking forward to the water station and tail wind down the main straight was nice. The stretch between the out and back then end point got increasingly long. I finished in 3h58 so job done for me.stop_shouting said:
Great effort. Cobbles streets and heat are my two worse nightmares. I am doing battersea in a couple of weeks which is ten laps of the park. Billed as the uk’s flattest marathon but it’s going to be a war of attrition mentally running round in circles!follett said:I ran the Porto Marathon the Sunday before last. Quite a fun way to see the city but ended up being quite a tough morning. Assume the marathon was set in November to avoid the heat but ended up being 24 degrees which was too hot for me, very cobbly streets and despite not having loads of elevation gain, there were a few uphill sections that were killer on tired legs. The heat seemed to catch a few out as I've never seen so many walking the end of a marathon. I just about managed to dig in and finish without stopping to walk and kept my time under 4 hours which I'm happy with. Looking forward to keeping the fitness levels topped up and see what I can do going forward, eyeing up Edinburgh now2 -
Did Ekebergsletta parkrun in a gloriously sunny, but chilly, Oslo 🇳🇴 on Saturday.
I got round in my fastest ever time outside of the England, so i was happy.
I celebrated with few local beers and flew back on Sunday with a smile on my face and an empty wallet.
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I was in Norway too 😊😊😊4
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Deserves its own thread, famous people seen at my park runAFKABartram said:Adam Gemili ran Dartford Parkrun this morning (23:54)1 -
Been feeling low for various reasons lately and as a result only ran once since the 2nd Nov. Just not had the motivation to put my kit on.
Proper forced myself out the door tonight. So glad now I did. Running does so much for my mental health.Anyone else feel the same?3 -
For a long time yes. I never really regret going for a run, but I do if I plan to then don't. I think I'd feel different about running if I had another sports interest that captivated me though. I don't, but losing my running mojo is a familiar feeling and usually results in me taking time out to reset mentally.AFKABartram said:Been feeling low for various reasons lately and as a result only ran once since the 2nd Nov. Just not had the motivation to put my kit on.
Proper forced myself out the door tonight. So glad now I did. Running does do much for my mental health.Anyone else feel the same?
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100%. When I used to get stressed at work, going for a run was my medicine, I could feel my head clearing as I ran. Now older and retired, running provides reassurance about my physical health. And physical and mental health are so closely related. Park run deserves so much praise imoAFKABartram said:Been feeling low for various reasons lately and as a result only ran once since the 2nd Nov. Just not had the motivation to put my kit on.
Proper forced myself out the door tonight. So glad now I did. Running does so much for my mental health.Anyone else feel the same?3 - Sponsored links:
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Ps. Passed someone also running down Avery Hill Rd tonight wearing an old Charlton shirt (all:sports)
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Battersea again today but I’d wrapped up because of how cold it was during the week so nobody could even see my Hamilton Accies shirt under my hoody.I’d basically wrapped up too much in the end as it turned out rather mild but oh well.I’ve asked the current Mrs Bluff to get me the Simonsen FADs hat for Christmas so I can stand out a bit more 🤪3
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No. 100 for me today, and I saved one of my worst times of the year for it too! Bounded up for my photo for milestone achievers all ony own as well. Awkward but soaked up the applause6
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Well done on your hundred @McBobbin
i swapped today for golf. Niece Pb’d and my son missed his by 2 secs. Another lovely morning weather wise for running, the chill we’ve had during the last two midweeks has eased off again2 -
Cheers mate. I'm doing another 5k tomorrow in a Santa suit, so hoping there's a bit of a chill or I'll boil alive1
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Trudged around Royal Tunbridge Wells today, lovely and muddy5
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Hoblingwell for me today. The run director did his briefing barefooted. I am guessing that he is a bare foot runner, either that or someone nicked his socks and trainers.
It isn't the easiest of courses and it was a bit slippery in places, but i managed to get round quite a bit faster than the last time i ran there in the snow.4 -
That's Ralph, he's a parkrun legend. Rain or shine he's in bare feet, and always volunteers at junior parkrun too. You'd have seen me marshaling at the junction before and after the woods with this helpful sign.larryorcolin said:Hoblingwell for me today. The run director did his briefing barefooted. I am guessing that he is a bare foot runner, either that or someone nicked his socks and trainers.
It isn't the easiest of courses and it was a bit slippery in places, but i managed to get round quite a bit faster than the last time i ran there in the snow.
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Victoria Dock for me on Saturday, about as different to Hoblingwell as you could get!2
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Shorne Woods parkrun cancelled again this weekend due to anticipated wind. KCC have cancelled all events at their country parks.
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Lots of cancellations tomorrow, suggest checking this site before heading outhttps://www.parkrun.org.uk/cancellations/0
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Sadly that site doesn’t work for me but this is a tadge annoying for tomorrow…0
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What’s your normal park run or one you were planning on running tomorrow?Fumbluff said:Sadly that site doesn’t work for me but this is a tadge annoying for tomorrow…1 -
Site went down for a bit, working ok again nowFumbluff said:Sadly that site doesn’t work for me but this is a tadge annoying for tomorrow…1 -
Dartford and Dartford Heath parkruns cancelled.0
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Swanley cancelled.0
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Abandoned plans to go to Morden (it's now cancelled anyway), now sat up to see what's happening with Charlton or Hilly Fields (Sutcliffe and Thames Path already cancelled). May just give it a rest for a week though!0
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Charlton is off.0
