| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. 20:33 - Jul 21 with 18624 views | ITFC_Forever |
Yes, I know, look at me etc....
But after a major health scare in the family in recent months, it made me realise how important being fit and healthy is and that I was taking it for granted.... being virtually 16 stone and a complete couch potato wasn't really particularly fit or healthy, so I decided to do something about it. Lost a stone and feel fitter, so all good. |  |
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| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 05:19 - Jul 23 with 4931 views | Benters |
I counted three digs in that little reply of yours,not sure why you felt the need to say those bitter things in such a happy thread?
Anyway im off out again at 8.30,i may do another 30 miles,you are more than welcome to come and join me if you like? Cycling has helped me deal with a lot of serious health issues,exercise is good for the body and mind.
Enjoy your day,its going to be a lovely one. xoxo |  |
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| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 05:20 - Jul 23 with 4930 views | Benters |
Well done Sir +1 uppie awarded . | |
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| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 07:09 - Jul 23 with 4907 views | itfcjoe |
| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 11:17 - Jul 22 by TractorWood |
Did the park run in 24:06 today. Absolutely chuffed with that as I was over 28 minutes in April. |
I did my first one today in 28:28 so was delighted with that, first time I've ever ran that far in my life that I can remember - hope to do it regularly and try to improve |  |
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| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 05:19 - Jul 23 by Benters |
I counted three digs in that little reply of yours,not sure why you felt the need to say those bitter things in such a happy thread?
Anyway im off out again at 8.30,i may do another 30 miles,you are more than welcome to come and join me if you like? Cycling has helped me deal with a lot of serious health issues,exercise is good for the body and mind.
Enjoy your day,its going to be a lovely one. xoxo |
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| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 09:00 - Jul 23 with 4877 views | unbelievablue |
| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 07:09 - Jul 23 by itfcjoe |
I did my first one today in 28:28 so was delighted with that, first time I've ever ran that far in my life that I can remember - hope to do it regularly and try to improve |
Well done. My 5k today will be ropey as hell after the quantity of beer consumed yesterday. |  |
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| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 09:00 - Jul 23 by unbelievablue |
Well done. My 5k today will be ropey as hell after the quantity of beer consumed yesterday. |
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| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 12:01 - Jul 23 with 4838 views | GlasgowBlue |
| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 09:00 - Jul 23 by unbelievablue |
Well done. My 5k today will be ropey as hell after the quantity of beer consumed yesterday. |
Remember we were talking about how I never suffer from injuries? I did my hamstring water skiing 2 1/2 weeks ago and have only done a little bit of light running since. When I say running I'm basically limping through the odd 2 miles. The lower part of my thigh is completely black.
An absolute bastard as I'd targeted 1000 miles this year and was on target doing 100 miles a month.
Good luck with your training mate. |  |
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| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 12:52 - Jul 23 with 4822 views | Benters |
2K= 1.243 miles .
In three bike rides since Friday morn ive done 145k=90 miles averaging 27.56 k or 17.15mph. | |
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| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 12:54 - Jul 23 with 4812 views | The_Romford_Blue |
| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 12:52 - Jul 23 by Benters |
2K= 1.243 miles .
In three bike rides since Friday morn ive done 145k=90 miles averaging 27.56 k or 17.15mph. |
Apples and oranges |  |
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| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 12:52 - Jul 23 by Benters |
2K= 1.243 miles .
In three bike rides since Friday morn ive done 145k=90 miles averaging 27.56 k or 17.15mph. |
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| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 12:54 - Jul 23 by The_Romford_Blue |
Apples and oranges |
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| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 13:55 - Jul 23 with 4762 views | pennyfathersleg |
| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 09:01 - Jul 22 by EJP |
Brighton Marathon reopen their entries in October for April 2018... just saying!
Plenty of time to get yourself ready for it - and it's a great day out.
I ran for Cancer Research UK last year and not afraid to admit I had a little tear crossing the finish line - 1 for finishing and the other for who I was running for. |
I ran Brighton last year too! It's such a lovely weekend and really well supported race. I ran for diabetes uk this year but it was a bit too hot for me, it took me 25 minutes longer than the previous year 😱 |  | | |
| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 20:11 - Jul 23 with 4705 views | azuremerlangus |
| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 05:19 - Jul 23 by Benters |
I counted three digs in that little reply of yours,not sure why you felt the need to say those bitter things in such a happy thread?
Anyway im off out again at 8.30,i may do another 30 miles,you are more than welcome to come and join me if you like? Cycling has helped me deal with a lot of serious health issues,exercise is good for the body and mind.
Enjoy your day,its going to be a lovely one. xoxo |
Same for me. After a serious knee injury I done a lot of spinning as part of the rehab and that was the spur that got me into cycling.
Now I regularly do 50 miles (av. speed around 16 mph) without too much bother - not bad for a 50 year old! |  |
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| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 20:11 - Jul 23 by azuremerlangus |
Same for me. After a serious knee injury I done a lot of spinning as part of the rehab and that was the spur that got me into cycling.
Now I regularly do 50 miles (av. speed around 16 mph) without too much bother - not bad for a 50 year old! |
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| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 05:12 - Jul 24 with 4639 views | Benters |
| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 20:11 - Jul 23 by azuremerlangus |
Same for me. After a serious knee injury I done a lot of spinning as part of the rehab and that was the spur that got me into cycling.
Now I regularly do 50 miles (av. speed around 16 mph) without too much bother - not bad for a 50 year old! |
Well done mate age is only a number im older than you!
Sometimes around the lanes of North Essex i do a ride with a chap and he is 76,he averages around 13mph and does 40 miles. [Post edited 24 Jul 2017 5:15]
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| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 05:17 - Jul 24 with 4636 views | Benters |
| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 12:54 - Jul 23 by The_Romford_Blue |
Apples and oranges |
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| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 05:54 - Jul 24 with 4626 views | The_Romford_Blue |
| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 05:17 - Jul 24 by Benters |
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Morning Benters
Both achievements are equally good was all I meant
It's hard to compare times and distances as cycling is not the same as running. | |
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| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 05:59 - Jul 24 with 4623 views | Benters |
| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 05:54 - Jul 24 by The_Romford_Blue |
Morning Benters
Both achievements are equally good was all I meant
It's hard to compare times and distances as cycling is not the same as running. |
Ok. | |
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| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 06:05 - Jul 24 with 4617 views | The_Romford_Blue |
| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 05:59 - Jul 24 by Benters |
Ok. |
Out of interest, why did you choose cycling over swimming or running or the like?
I've not been on a bike for years but I imagine when you get over the early fear of driving in the roads, it's quite peaceful. | |
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| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 06:24 - Jul 24 with 4610 views | The_Romford_Blue |
Fwiw, I'm off for another run in about 15 minutes
Think I'll do a 5k and target 9 minutes per mile per mile/5 minutes and 30 seconds per kilometre.
Love an early morning road run. Last one was Friday early morning | |
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| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 06:24 - Jul 24 by The_Romford_Blue |
Fwiw, I'm off for another run in about 15 minutes
Think I'll do a 5k and target 9 minutes per mile per mile/5 minutes and 30 seconds per kilometre.
Love an early morning road run. Last one was Friday early morning |
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| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 08:03 - Jul 24 with 4579 views | The_Romford_Blue |
Just done me run.
Not sure how to link it unless I go via twitter.
Edit - here you are:
[Post edited 24 Jul 2017 8:04]
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| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 08:03 - Jul 24 by The_Romford_Blue |
Just done me run.
Not sure how to link it unless I go via twitter.
Edit - here you are:
[Post edited 24 Jul 2017 8:04]
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| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 08:17 - Jul 24 with 4568 views | itfcjoe |
| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 08:03 - Jul 24 by The_Romford_Blue |
Just done me run.
Not sure how to link it unless I go via twitter.
Edit - here you are:
[Post edited 24 Jul 2017 8:04]
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Good work Rommy | |
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| 10k in 56.27.... 3 mins quicker than the other time I attempted it. on 08:28 - Jul 24 with 4564 views | The_Romford_Blue |
I'm 5"10 as well mate
My running style/stride is pretty good as i used to get slaughtered when I was with Hornchurch for various parts of it and they effectively whipped me into shape on that part.
The problem I have had the last year or so on my 5ks and 10ks is that my opening 2k is too quick. I've been trying really hard to sort my splits out to 5 minutes ish per KM but every time my opening 2k is 4:30 and 4:30. And my last 1k is about the same as well.
I'd keep looking as I'm going along but I don't like losing my running rhythm having to get my phone out the pocket to check my app.
According to the app today's splits were much better with the first 1000m was 5:03 so I'm chuffed to have paced myself better.
The 4th km was a tad slower than the first three but that's ok as the last 700m was effectively run at 1500m speed with a kick at the end.
Perhaps that's the key to it, sorting the opening splits out to not go off too fast and settle into a rhythm and it keeps the time down.
Think I've sorted my own problem from this rambles reply so I'll 'add reply' anyway. Show you my thinking. Method behind the madness eh? ;) | |
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