Running Thread 2024

[Dave Smiths Love Child]

Sorry could not find Running thread for zoners, so opened new one for 2024 if ok Mods, please merge if not

I have just signed up for Queen Elizabeth half on 3/3/24, fits in perfect for London marathon training, any one else signed up ? Also the Winter 10k run in Feb, always a good atmosphere, maybe looking at Lydd 20 miler in March as well if can get dog sitter lol

Got Benfleet 15 in two weeks always a great mental/Physical test any other fools on here running it lol

 

[Supernaut]

No races booked in for me this year yet - I'm still working my way back to full fitness from a long injury lay-off last year. I have just signed up for Park Run for the first time though, and I'm looking forward to doing the Chalkwell Beach run every week starting this Saturday.

 

[Richard T]

No races booked in for me this year yet - I'm still working my way back to full fitness from a long injury lay-off last year. I have just signed up for Park Run for the first time though, and I'm looking forward to doing the Chalkwell Beach run every week starting this Saturday.

Good that your fit enough to run again although this time of year is very popular for first timers at Park run and last Saturday at Chalkwell it had 520 so with it being an out and back along the front it is very busy.

Personally I prefer Gunners or even Hockley as long as not too wet under foot.

 

[Supernaut]

Good that your fit enough to run again although this time of year is very popular for first timers at Park run and last Saturday at Chalkwell it had 520 so with it being an out and back along the front it is very busy.

Personally I prefer Gunners or even Hockley as long as not too wet under foot.

Yeah, I was down Chalkwell beach with my dog last Saturday at 9:30 and it was heaving with runners - I like it like that though, a nice atmosphere, and TBH Chalkwell is the only Park Run I can get to without driving and I'd much rather go on foot. Might try Gunners one week for a change though.

 

[Dave Smiths Love Child]

Was going to enter ballot Great North run half, then saw price £ 62 + booking fee, that’s taking the **** !!

 

[BoyWonder2]

I’m in for the Colchester Zoo Stampede and London Landmarks Half Marathon at the moment.

Looking to add more, primarily local ones with the wife and kids. Even better if they are buggy friendly too. The youngest is almost old enough to go in the running buggy.

 

[londonblue]

I’m in for the Colchester Zoo Stampede and London Landmarks Half Marathon at the moment.

Looking to add more, primarily local ones with the wife and kids. Even better if they are buggy friendly too. The youngest is almost old enough to go in the running buggy.

It wouldn't be much of a stampede if I entered. It'd be more of a saunter.

 

[BoyWonder2]

My eldest turned 4 on Monday, so we got him some running trainers for his birthday, and registered him with parkrun.

Yesterday, he actually wanted to go out for a run to test him new trainers. Just a lap round the block, just over 200m, but he loved it Ran the whole thing too.

Trying him at junior parkrun on Sunday.

 

[Dave Smiths Love Child]

My eldest turned 4 on Monday, so we got him some running trainers for his birthday, and registered him with parkrun.

Yesterday, he actually wanted to go out for a run to test him new trainers. Just a lap round the block, just over 200m, but he loved it Ran the whole thing too.

Trying him at junior parkrun on Sunday.

What a great way to keep fit and meet new friends .

 

[Dave Smiths Love Child]

So is it just me being the stupid one and running Benfleet 15 Sunday or any other Shrimpers going to tackle the easy course !!!!

If any one watching I'm number 28 and will be near the back of the field, wearing a Phoenix Striders yellow running top lol

 

[KrustyTheKray]

So is it just me being the stupid one and running Benfleet 15 Sunday or any other Shrimpers going to tackle the easy course !!!!

If any one watching I'm number 28 and will be near the back of the field, wearing a Phoenix Striders yellow running top lol

I'm running it as well, will be my third year, I'm number 8. Looking forward to it.

 

[Dave Smiths Love Child]

I’ll try and see you, my second year

 

[BoyWonder2]

How was the Benfleet 15 @Dave Smiths Love Child & @KrustyTheKray ? Never been in the slightest bit tempted with that one

My eldest & I did Maldon junior parkrun this morning. I told him to run, when your legs are tired to walk, but never stop. He did superbly. Final finisher, but he only turned 4 on Monday. 2km is quite a long way at that age. Did really well though, so proud of him.

 

[Dave Smiths Love Child]

Was by far the easiest for conditions in regards to mud, and the wind wasnot as bad as previous years, though I swear the hills have eroded and got steeper !!!
Got a PB by 7 minutes so that tells you how much it was easier for me, could have gone faster but my running mate was suffering so ran with him till mile 12 then he told me to go on

You must give it a go BW, its a terrific event and once in it, you will want to come back again

 

[BoyWonder2]

How was the Benfleet 15 @Dave Smiths Love Child & @KrustyTheKray ? Never been in the slightest bit tempted with that one

My eldest & I did Maldon junior parkrun this morning. I told him to run, when your legs are tired to walk, but never stop. He did superbly. Final finisher, but he only turned 4 on Monday. 2km is quite a long way at that age. Did really well though, so proud of him.

So my eldest has now done 4 junior parkruns and is getting into it which is good to see. More walking than running, but he is enjoying it.

My youngest was 6 months old on Friday, so able to go in the running buggy. We went out on Friday as a little test run for 35 minutes and he slept for most of it, and we did Maldon parkrun on Saturday, and again he slept for most of it too.

 

[Dave Smiths Love Child]

Bloody trains down on both C2C and Liverpool Street this coming week end so giving up my place for winter 10 k to daughters boyfriend.
Hoping 3/3 they are ok as got QE2 half at London stadium

 

[johnlattimerssponge]

Ran the Chelmsford half marathon this morning and one of those that glad I have done but do not expect to repeat. A few too many inclines and bridges for my liking and not even tempted by today’s 50% discount for next year.

 

[BoyWonder2]

Is anyone doing the London Landmarks Half Marathon tomorrow?

My first of the year, and I’m definitely not fit. Not done the distance since October last year in the Chelmsford Half.

 

[BoyWonder2]

So my eldest has now done 4 junior parkruns and is getting into it which is good to see. More walking than running, but he is enjoying it.

My youngest was 6 months old on Friday, so able to go in the running buggy. We went out on Friday as a little test run for 35 minutes and he slept for most of it, and we did Maldon parkrun on Saturday, and again he slept for most of it too.

My eldest did his 11th junior parkrun yesterday, which is the first milestone at junior parkrun as that means he has now ran the distance of a half marathon, and gets his half marathon wristband which he is so excited about.

My youngest loves running in the buggy, well he sleeps the whole time so I’m assuming he is loving it I did the Colchester Zoo Stampede 10km a few weeks ago as his first buggy race, and did that in 47:49.

 

[Flinty]

I’ve just signed up for The Lap next year, a 47mile 2500m elevation ultra around Lake Windermere ! …longest race so far is B15…what was I thinking !