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Idiophreak

becky_rtw wrote: »

Um okay so I entered a competition on runnersworld and it seems I've won - I think i've just won a GNR place - just waiting for them to confirm :eek: :eek:

Here was the comp:
http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/comp/Comp.asp?C=128

W00t! good job!

beer_tins

Well done on the comp, becky!

My pics are horrible too. You look in genuine pain, though!

becky_rtw

beer_tins wrote: »

Well done on the comp, becky!

My pics are horrible too. You look in genuine pain, though!

And yet weirdly I didnt feel too bad at all - how come when I'm really struggling I look okay :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Sitting by emails now - wonder if there's some catch to the comp or what?? Maybe I am just suspicious...:o

Rachel021967

Well done Becky.

evab_2

I hope the comp win comes through OK becks, that would be great.

Well another new longest distance for me 8 miles this evening, it took 1:37:00 which is terrible but only a few minutes more than my 7 miler last week. I know I said I wasn't worried about times at this stage but it would be nice to think that one day I might actually do a decent time for a long run.

krider2010

Top running evab - yet another new distance :j

Congrats becky on the GNR - assuming it is all authentic etc.

Can I ask what the considered opinion on fuel during longer runs is? I run with water for my midweek runs since it got warmer (so 5/6/7 miles), and tend to have a sports drink at the weekend (>=8 miles) purely because I go out first thing without eating and given my general propensity to faint I like to have something there me. However I've read some stuff about half marathon runners taking things like Jelly Babies to get round. I was under the impression for a half that gels/sweets/etc. were not really required and it was more for marathon runners. Science/advice/information appreciated.

Not that I've ever fancied food 8/9/.. miles into a run. Was hard enough last week even to force some solids down after my shower for some reason.

becky_rtw

Yep got my place in GNR now so thats cool - its the week after fleetwood so I'm not expecting too much but can go and it be mostly hassle free since its an hour from OH (and he'll be recovering post marathon too)

Well done on 8 miles Evab - I know it feels important but the time really doesnt matter because you are training the body to have the strength to do longer runs (but still to only be a few minutes longer than your 7 is really good!)

Krider - nope you dont need it - I ate 3 jelly babies during the marathon more for something to cheer me up when I was struggling (and they only made my stictch worse anyway)...gels etc really are unnecessary (plus they cost ), you can run up to 20 miles in training with a sports drink - if you feel faint at that distance or more you can bring in some jelly babies - but be prepared to try them out for a few runs before any marathon attempts - you dont want to get a dogdy tummy

RichOneday_2

Week 11/21 (Fleetwood)
Mon29/6 Rest Day
Tues 30/6 Rest Day
Weds1/7 Spencer Arms Dash 3.7 Miles 24:12 (6:32/mile)(Posn 14th)
Thurs2/7 Rest Day
Fri3/7 Rest Day
Sat4/7 Parkrun Wimbledon 5K 19:10 (6:11/mile)(Posn 14th) [71.87%] [WR 13:47]
Sun5/7 21.0 Miles 3:13:04 (9:11/mile)

Week 12/21 (Fleetwood)
Mon6/7 Rest Day
Tues7/7 20x400m (1min rest) (Avge 5:16/mile, Fastest 5:04/mile)
Totals: 8000m(5 Miles) 26:22 (5:16/mile)
Weds8/7 13.5 Miles 1:55:35 (8:33/mile) (Pulse 72)
Thurs9/7 10.0 Miles 1:24:33 (8:27/mile) (Pulse 80)
Fri10/7 10K 52:47 (8:31/mile) (Pulse 62)


Another two race weekend coming up, the Leeds parkrun in the morning and the Eccup 10 miles on Sunday. I think that I'm feeling pretty good going into the weekend but you never really can tell until you get stuck in.

The last 4 Saturdays have produced parkrun times of 18:53, 18:37, 19:05 and 19:10....so will be looking to get back down below 19 mins in the morning.

Then, on Sunday a time of around 1:03ish would seem about right but we dont really know much about the true severity of the course yet, so anything other than mild undulations will push that time upwards.

It may seem a little too early for Becky to be attempting the same two races but she's up to it so why not!:D:D

Great going evab - that time is far from terrible, in fact it is perfect if you want to tackle new distances with minimal injury risk. So give yourself a big congratulatory pat on the back.:D

Krider - there is absolutely no need for solid fuel of any sort during half marathons, it can only be counter-productive. Your body doesnt need to be given any digestive tasks when it is already trying hard to convert energy in the muscles.

RichOneday_2

Any new races that need adding/amending - let me know and I'll make the necessary changes!

Black = Completed Races.
Blue = Planned Races.

The blue figures next to the results are the WAVA age grading percentage followed by the relevant world record to which the time is being compared.

With age grading everyone is on an equal footing - the score takes out any advantage/disadvantage due to age and any advantage/disadvantage due to being male/female.

So whatever your age or sex if you score 52% it is better than another person's 51% regardless of their age/sex.

So what are the scores? They are quite simply a measure of your performance compared to the person who holds the world record for that distance in your age group and of your gender.

Clearly some of the WRs are out of date, but there has to be a stable basis on which to calculate otherwise the gradings would need to be re-computed every time a WR changes.

So, in simple terms your WAVA rating is:

Your time is 4 x World Record 25.00%
Your time is 2 x World Record 50.00%
Your time is 1.5 x World Record 66.67%
Your time is 1.25 x World Record 80.00%


2009
Jan
Jan 1st Wymondham 10K 1:00:21 Hypno06 [50.89%] [WR 30:43]
Jan 4th Pennine 10K 53:13 Chickadee [59.14%] [WR 31:28]
Jan 4th Pennine 10K 43:21 Rich(Steve) [65.22%] [WR 28:16]
Jan 18th St Albans 10 Miles 1:24:41 Becky [58.32%] [WR 49:23]
Jan 18th St Albans 10 Miles 1:10:00 Rich(Steve) [66.60%] [WR 00:46:37]
Jan 24th Parkrun Leeds 5k 24:38 Becky [58.44%] [WR 14:24]
Jan 25th Chernobyl 10K 52:02 Chickadee [60.48%] [WR 31:28]
Feb
Feb 1st Dewsbury 10K 40:34 Rich(Steve) [69.69%] [WR 28:16]
Feb 22nd Sussex Beacon 1/2 Marathon 2:02:10 Becky [53.86%] [WR 1:05:48]
Feb 22nd Sussex Beacon 1/2 Marathon 1:33:22 Rich(Steve) [66.46%] [WR 1:02:03]
March
March 1st Haweswater 1/2 Marathon 1:58:55 Chickadee [57.77%] [WR 1:08:42]
March 15th Seveoaks 10K 54:00 Becky [55.40%] [WR 29:55]
March 15th Trimpell 20 Miles 2:21:51 Rich(Steve) [N/A]
March 17th Cyprus Marathon 4:13:12 KMStuart [50.09%] [WR 2:06:50]
March 29th Bradford 10K 39:17 Rich(Steve) [71.97%] [WR 28:16]
April
April 1st Spencer Arms Dash 3.7 Miles 24:41 Rich(Steve) [N/A]
April 5th Blackpool Marathon 3:24:17 Rich(Steve) [64.04%] [WR 2:10:49]
April 5th Blackpool 1/2 Marathon 1:56:11 Becky [56.63%] [WR 1:05:48]
April 11th Isel Cross 5.5 Miles 52:53 KMStuart [N/A]
April 12th North Tyneside 10K 1:18:00 K_bagpuss
April 15th Keswick Round The Houses 5.3 Miles 44:36 KMStuart [N/A]
April 19th Salisbury 5 Miles 48:12 Simplycynical [55.43%] [WR 26:43]
April 19th Garstang Gallop 10K 57:38 Chickadee [54.60%] [WR 31:28]
April 26th The London Marathon 5:13:26 Hypno06 [44.74%] [WR 2:20:14]
April 26th The London Marathon 5:15:13 Sally [44.05%] [WR 2:18:51]
April 26th The London Marathon 4:31:06 Becky [51.22%] [WR 2:18:51]
April 26th The London Marathon 5:41:00 Rustybucket
April 26th Sheffield 1/2 Marathon 1:45:18 Ukevas [56.65%] [WR 59:39]

May
May 3rd RFL 5K 28:46 Hypno [51.69%] [WR 14:52]
May 4th Rothwell 10k 39:10 Rich(Steve) [72.18%] [WR 28:16]
May 6th Spencer Arms Dash 3.7 Miles 24:20 Rich(Steve) [N/A]
May 9th Parkrun Wimbledon 5K 19:17 Rich(Steve) [70.92%] [WR 13:41]
May 10th Prague Marathon 4:36:27 Chickadee [51.96%] [WR 2:23:39]
May 10th Crowle 10K 1:04:21 Sammy115 [49.73%] [WR 32:00]
May 10th Tipton 12Hr (47.22 Miles) 10:14:05 KMStuart [N/A]
May 17th Netley 10K 59:01 Simplycynical [57.14%] [WR 33:43]
May 17th Bromsgrove 10K 1:05:35 Sammy115 [48.79%] [WR 32:00]
May 25th Bupa10000 10K 1:08:35 Scorgeous [44.43%] [WR 30:28]
May 24th Plymouth 1/2 Marathon 2:00:17 Raphael [49.59%] [WR 59:39]
May 31st Edinburgh Marathon 4:34:34 KMStuart [46.19%] [2:06:50]
May 31st Mersey Tunnel 10K 1:09:35 Scorgeous [43.79%] [WR 30:28]

June
June 3rd Spencer Arms Dash 3.7 24:04 Miles Rich(Steve) [N/A]
June 10th Gosforth 10 Mile 1:23:15 KMStuart [53.65%] [WR 44:40]
June 10th Greenway 10K 39:24 Rich(Steve) [72.31%] [WR 28:29]
June 10th Forest Five 5 Mile 47:41 Krider2010 [49.60%] [WR 23:39]
June 13th Parkrun Leeds 5K 18:53 Rich(Steve) [72.95%] [WR 13:47]
June 14th Southend 1/2 Marathon 1:36:07 Ukevas [62.06%] [WR 59:39]
June 19th Marston Forest 5K 30:50 Scorgeous [47.84%] [WR 14:45]
June 20th Parkrun Heaton Park 5K 18:37 Rich(Steve) [73.99%] [WR13:47]
June 21st Freckleton 1/2 Marathon 1:27:46 Rich(Steve) [71.22%] [WR 1:02:30]
June 21st Leeds RFA 10K 1:01:00 Sally [49.04%] [WR 29:55]
June 21st Leeds RFA 10K 1:09:24 Sammy115 [46.11%] [WR 32:00]
June 21st Llanelli 10K 47:21 Idiophreak [56.97%] [WR 26:58]
June 28th Mansfield 1/2 Marathon 2:14:57 JJWhittle [44.20%] [WR 59:39]
June 28th Bromsgrove Timberhonger 10K 1:11:48 Sammy115 [44.57%] [WR 32:00]
June 28th Doncaster RFL 5K 37:00 Blade26 [38.91%] [WR 14:24]

July
July 1st Spencer Arms Dash 3.7 Miles 24:12 Rich(Steve) [N/A]
July 8th Corporate Challenge 3.5 Miles 28:46 Beer Tins [N/A]
July 8th Thames 10K 1:00:29 Krider2010 [49.46%] [WR 29:55]
July 11th Hull 24 Hour Track KMStuart
July 12th Newcastle RFL 5K 36:40 K_bagpuss [39.26%] [WR 14:24]
July 12th Eccup 10 Miles 1:06:00 Rich(Steve) [71.14%] [WR 46:57]
July 12th Eccup 10 Miles 1:38:48 Becky [49.98%] [WR 49:23]
July 22nd Newlands Valley 9K KMStuart
July 22nd Doug Anderson 5K Scorgeous
July 25th Parkrun Bramhall 5K KMStuart
July 26th RFL Bedford 5K Scorgeous

August
Aug 2nd Stur 1/2 Marathon Simplycynical, Sally
Aug 2nd Sale 10 Rich(Steve), Becky
Aug 12th Spencer Arms Dash 3.7 Rich(Steve)
Aug 23rd Ufdance 1/2 Marathon Rich(Steve), Becky
Aug 30th Arundel 10K Rich(Steve), Becky

Sept
Sept 2nd Spencer Arms Dash 3.7 Rich(Steve)
Sept 6th Middlesbrough 10K Christhesparky
Sept 6th Malton 10 Rich(Steve), Becky
Sept 6th Bristol Half Marathon Ukevas, Sally
Sept 6th Gt Scottish Run 1/2 Marathon KMStuart
Sept 6th Kent Coastal 1/2 Marathon Mascott514
Sept 6th Hyde Park 5K Rachel021967
Sept 6th Laganside 10K Enemies.Closer
Sept 13th Cumberland Ale 10Mile KMStuart
Sept 13th FLEETWOOD MARATHON Rich(Steve)
Sept 13th Fleetwood 1/2 Marathon Becky
Sept 13th Robin Hood 1/2 Marathon Sammy115
Sept 18th USAF Marathon JJWhittle
Sept 20th Great North Run K_bagpuss, Alias, Becky, Smetf
Sept 20th Great Langdale Marathon KMStuart
Sept 20th Garstang 1/2 Marathon Chickadee
Sept 27th Macclesfield 1/2 Marathon Rich(Steve)
Sept 27th Windsor 1/2 Marathon Krider2010, Rustybucket
Sept 27th Swansea Bay 10K Idiophreak
Sept 28th Biddenham River Run 10K Scorgeous


Oct
Oct 4th Loch Ness Marathon Scorgeous
Oct 11th Great Eastern Run KMStuart
Oct 11th Yorkshire Coast 10K Rich(Steve)
Oct 18th ABINGDON MARATHON Simplycynical
Oct 18th Cabbage Patch 10 Ukevas
Oct 18th Dartmoor Vale 1/2 Marathon Raphael
Oct 18th Bradford 5/10 Miles Bank_Of_Slate
Oct 25th Great Cumbrian Run 1/2 Marathon KMStuart

Nov
Nov 1st Derwentwater 10 Mile KMStuart
Nov 8th Athens Marathon Ukevas
Nov 8th Bexhill 1/2 Marathon Becky
Nov 14th Brampton-Carlisle 10 Mile KMStuart
Nov 22nd Leeds Abbey Dash 10K Bank_Of_Slate
Nov 29th Norwich Half Marathon Hypno06, Becky
Nov 29th Thirsk 10 Miles Rich(Steve)

Dec
Dec 13th Bedford 1/2 Marathon Becky

LONDON 2010: Beer Tins, Rich(Steve), Mollymunchkin, Idiophreak, Ukevas, Hypno, Sally, Chickadee, Mascot514, JJWhittle, JPWhittle, Alias, Simplycynical, Sammy115, Rustybucket, KMStuart, Raphael, Herewegoagain, Smetf

Brassic

This looks fantastic - I used to post a lot on this site but lost my way some how (new job took over). Have had an accident recently which means I can't run for 6 weeks, will definitely come back and visit when that time is up, and I'll be trying to regain all my lost fitness <sob>.