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DFW running club mark 3!! ALL ARE WELCOME!!

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  • beer_tins
    beer_tins Posts: 1,677 Forumite
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    Idiophreak wrote: »
    Ooh, news just in - my sorbawotsits have arrived! can't wait to try these bad boys out tomorrow!

    Don't expect too much to happen, idio! The effect should be nothing; nothing is good. It's what doesn't happen (impact injuries etc.) that matters!
    Running Club targets 2010
    5KM - 21:00 21:55 (59.19%)
    10KM - 44:00 --:-- (0%)
    Half-Marathon - 1:45:00 HIT! 1:43:08 (57.84%)
    Marathon - 3:45:00 --:-- (0%)
  • RichOneday_2
    RichOneday_2 Posts: 4,403 Forumite
    New parkruns:

    Two new parkruns to be aware of, both starting 18th July.

    Roundshaw Downs, Croydon - Flattish 2 lap course

    Black Park, Iver Heath, Slough - Flat, compacted earth and gravel.


    I know the Slough one pretty well (used to live there:rolleyes:) - should be fast.


    Idio - Beer Tins is quite right. You will notice nothing, no extra bounce or 'go faster' effect. You will just wonder to yourself the next time you buy shoes whether they are worth the money. Then ask yourself whether you've been injured while using them - thats the only thing that matters.

    Krider - Sounds llike you had a great time last night. Clearly that 60 minute barrier will fall soon, so good work. And clearly your stamina is coming along exceptionally well - you cant write posts like that without great stamina.;)
    Gt NW 1/2 Marathon 21/2/2010 (Target=1:22:59) (6:20/mile) 1:22:47 (6:19):j:j
    Blackpool Marathon 11/4/2010 (Target=2:59:59) (6:52/mile)
    Abingdon Marathon 17/10/2010, (Target=2:48:57) (6:27/mile)
    09/10 Race Results : http://www.thepowerof10.info/athletes/profile.aspx?athleteid=103461
    Racing Plans/Results - Post 3844 (page193)
  • beer_tins
    beer_tins Posts: 1,677 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    RichOneday wrote: »
    New parkruns:

    Two new parkruns to be aware of, both starting 18th July.

    Roundshaw Downs, Croydon - Flattish 2 lap course

    Ooh, I might do this one, it's by far my closest one. Don't know about 18th July though, it'll be the day after my work leaving drinks!
    Running Club targets 2010
    5KM - 21:00 21:55 (59.19%)
    10KM - 44:00 --:-- (0%)
    Half-Marathon - 1:45:00 HIT! 1:43:08 (57.84%)
    Marathon - 3:45:00 --:-- (0%)
  • RichOneday_2
    RichOneday_2 Posts: 4,403 Forumite
    beer_tins wrote: »
    Ooh, I might do this one, it's by far my closest one. Don't know about 18th July though, it'll be the day after my work leaving drinks!

    There's also a pilot run on Monday 13th at 17:00 which you can join, although I suspect that might not fit in with work too well!
    Gt NW 1/2 Marathon 21/2/2010 (Target=1:22:59) (6:20/mile) 1:22:47 (6:19):j:j
    Blackpool Marathon 11/4/2010 (Target=2:59:59) (6:52/mile)
    Abingdon Marathon 17/10/2010, (Target=2:48:57) (6:27/mile)
    09/10 Race Results : http://www.thepowerof10.info/athletes/profile.aspx?athleteid=103461
    Racing Plans/Results - Post 3844 (page193)
  • beer_tins
    beer_tins Posts: 1,677 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    RichOneday wrote: »
    There's also a pilot run on Monday 13th at 17:00 which you can join, although I suspect that might not fit in with work too well!

    I'm leaving anyway, so that doesn't matter :rotfl: Only joking! No I don't think I'd make it there for 17:00 somehow!
    Running Club targets 2010
    5KM - 21:00 21:55 (59.19%)
    10KM - 44:00 --:-- (0%)
    Half-Marathon - 1:45:00 HIT! 1:43:08 (57.84%)
    Marathon - 3:45:00 --:-- (0%)
  • Idiophreak
    Idiophreak Posts: 12,024 Forumite
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    RichOneday wrote: »
    Idio - Beer Tins is quite right. You will notice nothing, no extra bounce or 'go faster' effect. You will just wonder to yourself the next time you buy shoes whether they are worth the money. Then ask yourself whether you've been injured while using them - thats the only thing that matters.

    Ah, I'll find it interesting to see whether it stops my feet from hurting - they never used to when i used sorbawotsits before, so if I go back to "not hurting", I'll know they're doing good :)
  • bj-sailaway
    bj-sailaway Posts: 972 Forumite
    beer_tins wrote: »
    Can see myself going to Battersea park one evening to have a crack at the clear course! .


    Is there a running course in Battersea Park? That would be good for me, I find the crossing busy roads near home really hard. Is there any way of finding good routes in parks etc? Must be a website somewhere?!
  • beer_tins
    beer_tins Posts: 1,677 Forumite
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    Is there a running course in Battersea Park? That would be good for me, I find the crossing busy roads near home really hard. Is there any way of finding good routes in parks etc? Must be a website somewhere?!

    Hi. Well no, they mark out a course on the paths for the race, but you can always follow the race course yourself if you know the route. The race route is mapped out here: http://www.jpmorganchasecc.com/events.php?page=maps&city_id=10
    Running Club targets 2010
    5KM - 21:00 21:55 (59.19%)
    10KM - 44:00 --:-- (0%)
    Half-Marathon - 1:45:00 HIT! 1:43:08 (57.84%)
    Marathon - 3:45:00 --:-- (0%)
  • bj-sailaway
    bj-sailaway Posts: 972 Forumite
    Roundshaw is only 2.5 miles from my home, where would I find the details of that? This thread is terribly addictive - but incredibly inspiring!
  • beer_tins
    beer_tins Posts: 1,677 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    edited 9 July 2009 at 12:32PM
    Roundshaw is only 2.5 miles from my home, where would I find the details of that? This thread is terribly addictive - but incredibly inspiring!

    Details here: http://www.parkrun.org.uk/roundshaw/

    Doesn't start till the 18th. Where abouts do you live, then? I'm in Crystal Palace, so not too far myself.
    Running Club targets 2010
    5KM - 21:00 21:55 (59.19%)
    10KM - 44:00 --:-- (0%)
    Half-Marathon - 1:45:00 HIT! 1:43:08 (57.84%)
    Marathon - 3:45:00 --:-- (0%)
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