Running

Are you still running just about every day? Take 2 or 3 days off and then try again, I bet you'll see a big improvement

Yep:

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The first Km is always slow though, as I'm running down a big hill then across a road - if I take the pace from the (moderately) flat bit it indicates a 22:30 on the flat:

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But I had ~10bpm headroom on this, so could push harder - so you are likely absolutely right:

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Struggling with a little bit of discomfort in my right knee, but I have the big 15 mile run this weekend.

After that I'm gonna try and reduce the amount I'm running for a week or two and recover.

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Did the parkrun this morning, took it easy and did the advised stretches. Only a few minor twinges when I started in the shin are which vanished after about 1/2 mile. Aching now but time will tell if its general unfitness or shin pain.

I did a parkrun, came home, had a bath and now I'm eating all the sausages, eggs, bacon and toast

after two weeks off, spent largely being a lazy glutton, I really wasn't expecting a PB today! :D

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Rest is Training. Well done.

was it your first one? after my first it took about a week to recover and going up and down stairs was actually hard, after 2nd a day or so, today's caused me next to no discomfort.

This weather is vile. Looks like the first wet Sunday long run of the autumn.

^ hope it was character building?!

Morris Parkrun

https://twitter.com/i/status/1043590289024258048

Longest ever run.

Feeling pretty proud, if a little* sore.

*A lot.

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Also, pretty happy with this...

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Congrats!
I went for a wet 24km and got a half marathon PB too.

I stepped out of the door at 7.25 with a hangover, turned around and went back inside for a cup of coffee in bed.

I did have a little ride in the afternoon, and despite having just started my 2nd pint, I will go out later when my three kids are in bed.

Must check the Strava leader board to see how far to run

Strava leader board

I'd forgotten there was that. Flying highish as relatively heavy mileage for me at mo.

Anyone do any of the relays?

I'm going to find a way in next year...

Nice one. Found you on Strava so have tuned in.

First run in 7 weeks yesterday after going over on my ankle. Did 6 miles on rough trail, took it steady with my ankle strapped up, everything felt ok but definitely took caution on the uneven descents.
Yipeee!! A massive relief tbh.

So now for the lols. I've put on half a stone in those 7 weeks off. My club has entered my into the British Fell Relays in a months time (I think they've mistaken me for a capable runner). I'm rather unfit. Oh, and it's my brother's wedding a week before the race (boozy).

Any ideas on how to maximise my performance in 4 weeks? Gonna cut out sugar and generally cut down on carbs/cals, try and get 4 good weeks of 20+ miles and get a few long runs in. Fortunately I'm on the first leg which is flagged and only 5 miles so I won't need loads of miles in the tank, just some pace hopefully!

Thanks!

Congrats!

I was threatened with biblical rain but it turns out sunny thankfully.

Well done! What's next?

Manchester Half Marathon in 3 weeks, but I'm not sure if I'll make it. My knee is killing me after today so might need to slow down a bit and recover, we'll see.