Posts by lucykemp21

Original Post by jturnerx:

Wow, a simple "on your left" would have sufficed. If anyone ever said "Get out of my way" they would get an elbow in the ribs.

I did the a 50k on Saturday. It’s my last long run before my 100k and now I can taper. I had no specific goals for this race other than to get a solid training run in, test out some things and come out of it in one piece. I’d never run in this particular park before so that was a nice change of pace. But, man, was it hot. 60 degrees at 6am and 90 when I finished. Normal training weather for me is in the 60s so this was a challenge. There was a lot of exposure on the course too. Coverage from trees happened mostly in the early part of the race so there was plenty of time spent baking in the sun.

I was actually surprise at how well I did with the heat. Yes, it was uncomfortable but I was keeping up on my nutrition and hydration fine and my energy levels stayed pretty consistent. I started passing people I’d been leap frogging all day and the sharp rollers found in the last few miles were doing a number on people who’d blown their quads while I was still able to run down them. I also stayed consistent in motoring the ups which never devolved into a trudge which could have easily happened for me with the heat. I’m super happy about that.

It was a challenging course (terrain and heat), great aid stations, awesome race swag (30th anniversary for this race so some extra special goodies) and stellar BBQ at the end.

Bloody hell... 50k.... ouch! Well done

Also, is it normal for someone to shout 'get out my way' as we are all running to the finish line? I thought it was quite rude from her seeing as I was running as fast as I could (sprinting) seeing as it was to get to the finish line and there was no one either side of me so they could have just gone past me rather than throw me off and make me move out the way! Is that normal for races or was that someone being a bit rude and big for their boots?

Well, I completed my first 10k race yesterday. It was the Marwell zoo 10k and fun run and was a fundraiser for my local zoo. I was a bit worried because it was very hilly and everyone said I would take longer than I do normally. I was hoping to get 60 minutes but then when I heard how tough it was I upped my expectations to under 65 minutes!

However.... I smashed it and got a PR!!! I did it in 57:29 (chip to chip time). I'm not liking my gun to chip time because it took me 20 seconds to get to the actual start line due to the number of runners so I'm sticking with the official chip to chip time. My stats were:

494/ 917 runners overall
71/ 192 runners in my category (sf- female, 20-35)

My time of 57:29 is only 2 seconds faster than my previous best but I still got my PR! I am so proud of myself. It was a very tough race due to the huge hills but I somehow managed to run really fast for the last 1.5 miles and did a lot of overtaking! I didn't need to walk at all but I was surprised at how many people do walk. Not that I have an issue with that, but for me personally, I will not walk, I just drop my speed down a bit and struggle on.

I have another 10k planned for 4 weeks time. This one is a flatter race so I may even end up faster, who knows!

Original Post by rain_bows:

... when you realize?

 

That your great idea is a big mistake.

Yours is similar to my awkward moment when my lodger told me you can see right in the bedroom window when the light is on.... I live on a main road, WITH a bus stop opposite the bedroom.... I thought because I had blinds no one could see in but apparently the way they were slanted meant you could see in from road level. I wondered what was so funny about my road... everytime i was getting changed after a shower I could hear giggling from the bus stop  It was a terribly awkward moment when he told me that.

Well I've booked my first 10k now. It's on the 12th May at the zoo I said about. (well starts and finishes at the zoo)

I'm looking forward to it! Training is really only 2-4 shorter runs (3-4 miles) and 1 longer run (6-6.5mi) per week. I'd like to up the distance of the shorter runs and then the longer run but my partner runs with me on the shorter ones and he won't do much more :/

Original Post by keira_m_:

And RIP Mrs Thatcher. Whether you loved or loathed her, she is still someones mother, family member, friend.... and any loss of life is sad and should be mourned and not rejoiced in.

My thoughts exactly! I find it incredibly disrespectful how many negative comments I've seen; some that celebrate her dealth.

I haven't read any rejoicing comments here yet to be fair... but my FB page is full of them! I find it sad that people can be so horrible.

I'll see if I can get my Mum to catch one of me at my next race- May 12th :)

I think I am going to 'borrow' my partners daughters dog. He is a pug (cross with a french bulldog) but for some reason he loves to run! My partner took him out for a run the other day and he said he was brilliant but made him run too fast! He ran 2 miles with him and the poor puppy drank a full bowl of water when he got back. Pugs don't normally like running but this one does!!

I think i may have to take the boy out and have a little run with him. It sounds like fun. He thinks you're playing and is either chasing you or thinks you're chasing him. I will try it and report back