farmerm
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I was inspired enough to go this morning, despite it pouring with rain on the way! It turned out nice 2 minutes before start. 
TFF Parkrun Fiends...............
- Thread starter JCMaloney
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I was a bit late getting there this morning. The leaders had already done their first lap by the time I got to the start line.
It does make overtaking people all the more satisfying though, I'd caught the tail gunner up within our first lap (then had to walk with her a little way as I couldn't breathe from sprinting(ish) 2.5km).
It does make overtaking people all the more satisfying though, I'd caught the tail gunner up within our first lap (then had to walk with her a little way as I couldn't breathe from sprinting(ish) 2.5km).
318th out of 520 or so in 29m 44secs............we had a running club takeover hence lots of "fast folk"........ I was sticking to the "lithe" 28 minute pacer like glue..... for the first lap.
Then it started to rain & hail.
This wasn`t good as we turned the bottom corner into the teeth of it.... was like someone pushing you backwards especially for those of a larger frame...... little lithe Zoe (28 min pacer) lost me.....
Usual "grit & guns" blast up the finish hill toasted 5 folk.
Ohh.......... and as part of the "Training Regime" we walked to the event (1.3 miles) then walked one circuit (1.55miles), before running it,(3.1 miles) then walked home (1.3 miles)...... 7+ miles "in the legs".
Feet up watching the rugby............... mud plugging tomorrow!!
Then it started to rain & hail.
This wasn`t good as we turned the bottom corner into the teeth of it.... was like someone pushing you backwards especially for those of a larger frame...... little lithe Zoe (28 min pacer) lost me.....
Usual "grit & guns" blast up the finish hill toasted 5 folk.
Ohh.......... and as part of the "Training Regime" we walked to the event (1.3 miles) then walked one circuit (1.55miles), before running it,(3.1 miles) then walked home (1.3 miles)...... 7+ miles "in the legs".
Feet up watching the rugby............... mud plugging tomorrow!!
mrs mtx
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- Pembrokeshire
but did my longest training run today it was supposed to be next weekend but I’m working so brought it forward a week!It’s all easier miles now until the day
I waved as I drove past.View attachment 775078 Last time of hyjacking this thread I promise
It’s all easier miles now until the day
mrs mtx
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- Pembrokeshire
I do apologise
I had 2 miles left so was pretty broken and I have conjunctivitis so wasn’t wearing my contacts I did think there was a chance it could be you but didn’t want to commit and be wrong It must have been a bit blowy this morning.I do apologise
mrs mtx
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- Pembrokeshire
It was horrendous! The wind was head on from croesgoch until st David’s, and then when we turned by the tip back along the moor but the wind had changed directionIt must have been a bit blowy this morning.
literally had to run backwards in places just to breathe!Well you say that but, 25.47 is a new one for me.
Well you say that but, 25.47 is a new one for me.
Well done!
I knew we were "up against it" when the 30 min pacer was ahead of the 28 min pacer on the first lap.......and I still beat both of them!!
Another steady 30 minute trundle round today.
Was almost cancelled due to the lack of "Hi Viz heroes".
I ended up getting the kit, setting it up, checking the course, running it then taking all the kit home. Mrs M was tailgunner.
The RD gave the field some stick at the briefing.....we had 560+ today and couldn`t get 20+ volunteers to marshall it until this morning...the threat to cancel if we don`t get enough volunteers worked....next weeks rota is already full!!
Was almost cancelled due to the lack of "Hi Viz heroes".
I ended up getting the kit, setting it up, checking the course, running it then taking all the kit home. Mrs M was tailgunner.
The RD gave the field some stick at the briefing.....we had 560+ today and couldn`t get 20+ volunteers to marshall it until this morning
...the threat to cancel if we don`t get enough volunteers worked....next weeks rota is already full!! Well done, I'm hoping to get to a decent no of runs, thinking 25, then offer to start volunteering.Another steady 30 minute trundle round today.
Was almost cancelled due to the lack of "Hi Viz heroes".
I ended up getting the kit, setting it up, checking the course, running it then taking all the kit home. Mrs M was tailgunner.
The RD gave the field some stick at the briefing.....we had 560+ today and couldn`t get 20+ volunteers to marshall it until this morning
- Location
- East Essexshire
I think it was our Christmas day run that ran with a skeleton staff of volunteers.
It was a bit of a case of if you knew the course: get on with it. And if you didn't: make sure you followed someone who did!
I got shin splints today, for the first time in months. So although I was about ten minutes earlier starting than I have been for a few weeks, I was very similar on my time
I'm determined to get there on time next week, and get an official time back in the 30s again. I think I've been about 33/34 minutes for the last few weeks, but it's hard to tell when I don't wear a watch.
It was a bit of a case of if you knew the course: get on with it. And if you didn't: make sure you followed someone who did!
I got shin splints today, for the first time in months. So although I was about ten minutes earlier starting than I have been for a few weeks, I was very similar on my time
I'm determined to get there on time next week, and get an official time back in the 30s again. I think I've been about 33/34 minutes for the last few weeks, but it's hard to tell when I don't wear a watch.
mrs mtx
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- Pembrokeshire
Flying feetOh god........... there was a photographer........... its me hurtling around the corner just after "Heart Attack Hill"......
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Flying feet
I`m not sure if that is a good thing or not...... I don`t know much about "technique" other than sticking one foot in front of the other.