Runners
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@WhiskeySandwich Nice one bud , when’s your 5k race ? What sort of training are you doing for that?
You shooting for a time ?I just completed Cardiff half marathon on the weekend was a lot tougher then expected, putting it down to having 5 weeks training from coming back from injury, those last few miles had to dig deep lol
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@Jcaz6996 dang well good on you to get up and get thru it after an injury.
I just wanna be near 30, im no where near my old pace, but I’ve been increasing, I feel like I can get there in a few weeks.
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Tried and failed to finish the Arc of Attrition 100 mile ultra which goes around the South West Coastal Path of Cornwall in January starting at 1pm on a Friday and we happened to have Storm Ingrid hit. Super hard race, made it 80 miles and didn't have anything left.
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Manchester Marathon 2026 completed, so happy with my run. Training paid off but I got totally seized up with calf cramps way out at 38km, lucky it happened so deep into it. Managed to shake it off and trot through to the finish. Beat my PB by a country mile. Which does to be fair indicate the previous two marathons I had actual injury probs on the day (hence was slow but completed) but this time I felt good all the way. Over an hour quicker than previous.
No injury issues, cramps are cramps, it happens. Delighted and really enjoyed my run, amazing crowd support, great weather and a brilliantly organised event.
Signed up for next year already.
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Well done sounds like a great day. An hour is a lot to shave off, and if you can avoid those cramps that could also bring the time down
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Centurion South Downs Way 50 mile ultramarathon
7 hours 11 mins for 14th place overall
Thanks to a tailwind, ran a lot faster than when I did the same event in 2024 at 8 hours 25 mins
Was a great day, will be back for the South Downs Way 100 in June. Ran that in 17:43 in 2024, so will go for under 17 hours this time
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@Nik Thanks! yeah I could prob go just under 4 if I put in some effort. getting too old now haha. never had calf cramps before, ever, just weird.
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@Nik incredible achievement!
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Have a great time @Jcaz6996 will be tracking you
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@Nik beast mode unlocked
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@Jcaz6996 good luck with this awesome major
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Not the day I wanted, crawled to the finish line .
Didn’t feel great from the start , legs were aching which was odd , started having doubts real early , had to stop and walk at 18miles HR was max which was crazy .
Got going again then came the cramps
A lot of walking
Got going again at 20miles then came the stomach pains , literally felt like I was going to crap myself on mile 23 at this point praying for the finish and to find a toilet .
Definitely didn’t have that on the cards today
Trained hard for a 2:56 but on the day managed a 3:16 gutted .. training was there but the carb load didn’t stick .IG : @luvthefades
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@Jcaz6996 still quite a respectable time. How have you been feeling throughout the week? Any changes in stress levels, disruption in sleep patterns, or dietary changes?
I am constantly amazed at how day to day life can screw up the best laid plans and training.
I have been doing more weight training to build some strength and noticed it has affected my running. Push a little too hard in the weight room one day and run times suffer the next. Not enough sleep and everything suffers…
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@Jcaz6996 if it makes you feel any better, I could never imagine doing that in my life... and I would love to, so you're like a superhuman in my eyes!
Not sure if this is your first time running London but congrats either way, you've earned my respect!
