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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2022 7:29:13 GMT
Got a snap of the XC trophy we retained this year earlier this month, Intermediate Mens County. They fucked up the results on the day so couldn't hand out medals. 2nd year in a row we've won the trophy and won't even touch it! My 2nd gold medal there too. Very proud of this one as I had no speedwork done and had to dig incredibly deep to place in our top 4 helping seal the top team place. 6th overall male.  |
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Post by TonyR on Oct 23, 2022 10:23:58 GMT
Cheers. My official time is screwed as my chip didn't go off. Bastard. So probably was under 1.19 Wha? That's bollocks, especially as I know UK events are far from cheap? Did my last 20 miler yesterday. Sweet Jesus I'm in bits  Looks like my run from Marathon to Athens could have the same ending for me as it did Pheidippides. (spoiler, he died). Honestly, I've done fuck all training for this, which is making it a little more exciting. A few weeks ago I could have coasted a 3.30/3.40 marathon but yesterday after several weeks of doing shag all the 20 miler did hit hard (regardless of the fact I'm still including the mountain in my long runs). This will be my first marathon since my very first one that I'm severely unprepared for but I'm getting an absolute thrill out of the idea of heading out and doing 26.2 without the proper preparation. Feels like a completely different challenge. I've done so many at "easy" pace that the idea of training for this just faded over time. This will basically be my first training run for the ultra marathon in April but I couldn't give a toss how fast or well I do. Athens has been on my list for so long so I just can't wait to see all the gods and stuff who I assume appear throughout the race. Surely? Also, I'm trying to convince my girlfriend that a trip to Lewa in South Africa would be amazing as I came across this picture a few weeks ago and I can't stop thinking about how it must be the greatest race on the planet.  That's a giraffe. Feels like the giraffe has an unfair advantage. |
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Post by TonyR on Oct 23, 2022 10:25:16 GMT
Got a snap of the XC trophy we retained this year earlier this month, Intermediate Mens County. They fucked up the results on the day so couldn't hand out medals. 2nd year in a row we've won the trophy and won't even touch it! My 2nd gold medal there too. Very proud of this one as I had no speedwork done and had to dig incredibly deep to place in our top 4 helping seal the top team place. 6th overall male. Very impressive. Rain has scuppered me going out today unfortunately. I know that's wack. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2022 10:29:18 GMT
Got a snap of the XC trophy we retained this year earlier this month, Intermediate Mens County. They fucked up the results on the day so couldn't hand out medals. 2nd year in a row we've won the trophy and won't even touch it! My 2nd gold medal there too. Very proud of this one as I had no speedwork done and had to dig incredibly deep to place in our top 4 helping seal the top team place. 6th overall male. Very impressive. Rain has scuppered me going out today unfortunately. I know that's wack.Can't control the weather on race day Tony! (he types while eating wine gums delighted with himself because he isn't running today because he doesn't want to) |
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Post by TonyR on Oct 23, 2022 11:45:26 GMT
Very impressive. Rain has scuppered me going out today unfortunately. I know that's wack.Can't control the weather on race day Tony! (he types while eating wine gums delighted with himself because he isn't running today because he doesn't want to) True, but also I'm like 50 in 2 months amd life's too short innit. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2022 12:38:15 GMT
Can't control the weather on race day Tony! (he types while eating wine gums delighted with himself because he isn't running today because he doesn't want to) True, but also I'm like 50 in 2 months amd life's too short innit. I didn't realise you were like a million years older than me, I admit. |
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Post by TonyR on Oct 23, 2022 15:11:37 GMT
True, but also I'm like 50 in 2 months amd life's too short innit. I didn't realise you were like a million years older than me, I admit. Yeah. Bigger cock too. Anyway, went for my run. Was so hard? Does it always take like a week to recover from an event run??? |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2022 18:56:34 GMT
I didn't realise you were like a million years older than me, I admit. Yeah. Bigger cock too. Anyway, went for my run. Was so hard? Does it always take like a week to recover from an event run??? It can but I find running 24/48 hours while can be painful, does help shake out the legs. Very easy pace of course. But yeah, bodies differ and the body differs at different times etc. Fair play though. I did lots of walking with the dogs is all. Back at it and watching all food from tomorrow. 3 week bootcamp. |
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Post by TonyR on Nov 6, 2022 16:18:12 GMT
Jesus Christ...is Runner's Guilt a thing?
Haven't been for a week as my head isn't right and can't stop beating myself up for it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2022 16:55:36 GMT
Jesus Christ...is Runner's Guilt a thing? Haven't been for a week as my head isn't right and can't stop beating myself up for it. Yup. The next thing is feeling sluggish but just move past it. Go for a short run, maybe 2 or 3 and then ease back into your usual thing. But the guilts a bitch. But imaginary. Lifes too short. |
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Post by TonyR on Nov 13, 2022 15:53:46 GMT
How was Athens @innuendo141 ?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2022 19:33:09 GMT
Amazing Tony. Absolutely amazing. I surprised myself with such little training done, but to do that time at my "easy" pace. I'm so so happy. Couldnt have been better. It was so well supported the entire way. I'm absolutely buzzing. That's what running on hills does for you. I literally ran a long run on a hill every week the past few months and did fuck all else. Miles 10 through 20 were uphill today, so it made all the difference.
Also, this city is actually beyond amazing
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2022 14:42:36 GMT
So re-energized. Think I'll book the Rome marathon for March.
Honestly, Athens guys. It's good for the soul.
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Post by TonyR on Nov 15, 2022 16:29:04 GMT
So re-energized. Think I'll book the Rome marathon for March. Honestly, Athens guys. It's good for the soul. I'm pleased that I got 10m in this weekend. Was getting worried. Not great time but wasn't a struggle at least. |
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Post by aazzaabb on Nov 15, 2022 21:29:47 GMT
So re-energized. Think I'll book the Rome marathon for March. Honestly, Athens guys. It's good for the soul. It’s on my list. Looks lovely. Well done on the run.🌞 |
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