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

chickadee

Wow, that is some fantastic running there Rich! Well done. You could be on for the sub-60 10-miler next month if you carry on improving like that.

Ukevas

But to top it all off i got a inter club track and field championchip on Tuesday and as i missed the 1st section i have to take part in the 200m, Shot Put, Longjump, Javelin, and the 3000m all with in an hour to get full points over all 4 sections..:rotfl:.

all 48 hours after a 1/2 marathon

Simplycynical

Ukevas wrote: »

But to top it all off i got a inter club track and field championchip on Tuesday and as i missed the 1st section i have to take part in the 200m, Shot Put, Longjump, Javelin, and the 3000m all with in an hour to get full points over all 4 sections..:rotfl:.

all 48 hours after a 1/2 marathon

You don't believe in making things easy for yourself do you Uk?? :rotfl::rotfl:

Good luck with Southend tomorrow; hope it's not too hot for you

Ukevas

Shakes fist at the word "competiveness"

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17oC - 18oC aint to bad its the 77% Humidity that just might spoil my plans.

miss_cupcake_2

Hello all! First time posting in this thread. I'm a 24yr old female and started running about a year ago. I was a bit overweight back then and (very reluctantly) started running on the treadmill for 5-10mins a few times a week. I used to hate exercise but I've slowly grown to actually enjoy running. My progression has been quite slow, but I'm finally in training for my first 10K in a few weeks time. I usually run 5k 3 or 4 times a week. It almost puts me to shame reading some of your distances in this thread, but I'm looking forward to reading everyone's experiences and learning more about becoming a 'proper' runner

krider2010

Hi miss_cupcake - welcome the thread!

Rachel - sounds like some good targets there. And I couldn't help but :rotfl: at your comment about following the other jogger. Good luck with the longer route.

Rich - fantastic running today Could feel the enthusiasm leaping from the page as I was reading that post!

UK - good luck for the half tomorrow - looking forward to the report.

The official results for my 5 miler have now been posted - I got 00:47:41 and was placed 246 out of 315 finishers.

becky_rtw

WELL DONE RICH (sorry for shouting) - OMG that 75% is getting closer...

Some nice runner Tirlittan aswell Good luck with next week too

Good luck UK - hope it goes well for you today in sunny Essex

Krider - well done on you race results - thats a great time - I hope you are pleased with your efforts

Welcome to Miss_Cupcake - if you are training for a 10k and are already running 5k happily then there's not too much work to do - just take one of your runs every week that you have the most time for and gradually extend the distance - dont worry about times and run as slowly as possible till your running 10k and beyond - good luck and if you need anymore specific advice come back and ask

Rachel - it sounds like you need a running buddy to help you keep pace till you get the hang of it but well done on the run and the long walks

I'm away this weekend at my sisters wedding but am looking forward to trying out a run on Tuesday for the first timein six weeks - am going to stay in my garden so I can stop whenever - 4 laps is 1.25 of a mile so nothing to strenuous perhaps 12-16 laps to get me to 4 miles ish - I wont time it but I will be watching HR which for me has been a very good indicator of whether I am fit enough run, hopefully the outlook will be good

Happy running all!

macgirl

Morning all

Not been able to check in this week, as it's been heavy going (workwise and personally)
Anyway, managed to get out twice before work (6am :eek:) and did a 25min and 35min (haven't had chance to map the milage)

This morning, I did my 5.8mile route in 63mins. Bit gutted about the time but 3 miles of that is uphill!(excuses, excuses ) My hayfever/sport-induced ashtma has kicked in this week too, just in time for my 10K next Sunday :rolleyes:
Ah well, you guys keep me inspired! Am going to enter the Idle Trail 10k too. That was my first one last year - 67mins , so I want to improve on that!

Well done on the weight loss Rachel! You'll have to let me in on your secret!
Have a great time at your sister's wedding Becky - looks like it's gonna be a nice day too!
Enjoy sunny Southend UK, my in-laws live there, so I know it well!
Miss_Cupcake - don't be put to shame! 5K is 5K and 3/4 times a week will be doing you good!
I personally have no ambition to run further than 10K - each to their own! Good Luck!

Have a good day everyone, mac

RichOneday_2

Thanks again for all the nice comments re yesterday's race - it was rather fun!:D:D

Simply - you're right using the word 'creeping' regarding the WAVA improvement - 0.5% is actually quite a big improvement. However, I'm not going to cheat and use parkrun's own age gradings (they gave me 73.96% yesterday instead of the 72.95% I used on here) - the reason for the difference is that their base year for the world records is older.

Rachel - Leave those poor male runners alone!;)

UK & Scorgeous - good luck with today's races, even if its hot be careful with the drinking. There is little need for any drinking at all in either a 10K or half marathon, other than the odd sip of water maybe. Drinking too much, on the other hand can have a big effect in hot weather - too much water will dilute the essential salts, especially sodium, and isotonic sports drinks dont really have much time to take effect although are great for replenishment afterwards.

Chickadee - Thanks for that although I think the 59:59 is probably a bit off the radar still. It would require about a 15secs/mile improvement over the next month to run that time on a flat course, which might be just about doable, but Eccup isn't flat so it is probably just going to be a bit out of reach. However, by having a good crack at it should lead to a decent time anyway - as a best guess at the moment I'd say in the range 1:01:30 - 1:02:00.

UK - I have to say that it is that aspect of club running that is just plain silly. I know it sounds like a bit of fun with everyone chipping in to 'help the team' etc but over the years it is exactly this kind of thing that leads to an astronomical number of injuries. Twisted ankles in the long jump, pulled shoulders in the shot putt, pulled back muscles in the high jump and my very own damaged shins in the 3000m steeplechase (I still have small pieces of missing bone in each shin as a result:o). Its inevitable really when you're getting involved in things you have no training or preparation for.

Go carefully.........

Miss Cup_cake - Welcome along. It sounds like you're doing just fine. Regularity is the key and you seem to be doing pretty well in that department.:D

Becky - Enjoy the wedding tomorrow. You'll be a runner again soon - bet you cant wait!!:D

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 Eddie Faure Memorial 10K Evab
June 21st Horwich Carnival 5K Keep Your Chin Up
June 21st Llanelli 10K Idiophreak
June 28th Mansfield 1/2 Marathon JJWhittle, Rich(Steve)
June 28th Bromsgrove Timberhonger Sammy115
June 28th Doncaster RFL 5K Blade26

July
July 1st Spencer Arms Dash 3.7 Rich(Steve)
July 8th Corporate Challenge 3.5 Miles Beer Tins
July 8th Chicks Chase 5K Scorgeous
July 8th Thames 10K Krider2010
July 11th Hull 24 Hour Track KMStuart
July 12th Newcastle Race For Life 5K K_bagpuss
July 12th Eccup 10 Miles Rich(Steve)
July 18th Yorkshire Wolds 1/2 Marathon Rich(Steve)
July 22nd Newlands Valley 9K KMStuart
July 22nd Doug Anderson 5K Scorgeous
July 25th Pudsey 10K Rich(Steve)
July 25th Parkrun Bramhall 5K KMStuart
July 26th RFL Bedford 5K Scorgeous

August
Aug 2nd Stur 1/2 Marathon Simplycynical, Sally
Aug 12th Spencer Arms Dash 3.7 Rich(Steve)
Aug 23rd Bispham 10 Miles Rich(Steve)

Sept
Sept 2nd Spencer Arms Dash 3.7 Rich(Steve)
Sept 6th Middlesbrough 10K Christhesparky
Sept 6th Bristol Half Marathon Becky, Ukevas, Sally, Rich(Steve)
Sept 6th Gt Scottish Run 1/2 Marathon KMStuart
Sept 6th Kent Coastal 1/2 Marathon Mascott514
Sept 13th Cumberland Ale 10Mile KMStuart
Sept 13th FLEETWOOD MARATHON Becky, Rich(Steve)
Sept 13th Robin Hood 1/2 Marathon Sammy115
Sept 18th USAF Marathon JJWhittle
Sept 20th Great North Run K_bagpuss, Alias
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 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 25th Great Cumbrian Run 1/2 Marathon KMStuart

Nov
Nov 1st Derwentwater 10 Mile KMStuart
Nov 8th Athens Marathon Ukevas
Nov 14th Brampton-Carlisle 10 Mile KMStuart
Nov 29th Norwich Half Marathon Hypno06, Becky

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

March 7th Barcelona Marathon Ukevas
April 24th 2010 Devon 100 Mile Ultra KMStuart