The Running Thread

Original post by mrshinyshoes

Yeah the nike dry fit tops are the best, although any sporty material is good i wear random football teams shirts sometimes cos I get bored easily aha.

I sometimes wear football tops too. Only because I've "lost" 2 of my running tops.

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nexttime

Original post by kka25

lol. I usually wear a t-shirt and shorts .

Any suggestion to improve my sports attire is very welcome :smile:

A simple cotton t-shirt should not be getting so heavy that you can't run. I think you just need to realize its normal and deal with it. If it really bothers you, synthetic sports tops absorb less sweat and are lighter to begin with.

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kka25

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Original post by nexttime

A simple cotton t-shirt should not be getting so heavy that you can't run. I think you just need to realize its normal and deal with it. If it really bothers you, synthetic sports tops absorb less sweat and are lighter to begin with.

I'd put that in mind. Thanks :smile:

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Did 19:16 in today's Parkrun, meaning my last three times have been 19:18, 19:18 and 19:16. Consistent, but some improvements would be nice... :erm:

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rockrunride

Original post by KingMessi

Did 19:16 in today's Parkrun, meaning my last three times have been 19:18, 19:18 and 19:16. Consistent, but some improvements would be nice... :erm:

Good stuff, consistency is key. If those times have all been in the last month it's actually quite impressive. Where's your regular run?

This morning I finally joined the sub-17 club at Hampstead Heath on my third attempt :biggrin:

I'm usually quicker over 5K, but that course is a killer.

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Original post by rockrunride

Good stuff, consistency is key. If those times have all been in the last month it's actually quite impressive. Where's your regular run?

This morning I finally joined the sub-17 club at Hampstead Heath on my third attempt :biggrin:

I'm usually quicker over 5K, but that course is a killer.

Ha, thanks. They've actually been in the last three weeks on three consecutive Saturdays. My regular run is Bushy Park, but I'm trying to add more variation so I've done Gunnersbury Parkrun the past two weeks, and I intend to do Kingston Parkrun, Wimbledon Common Parkrun, Milton Keynes Parkrun, Old Deer Park, Richmond Park and Northampton over the summer months.

Congratulations on a pretty impressive time. What's your PB for 5K?

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Tiger Rag

I would love to do a park run; but am not willing to travel 40 miles to get there. :frown:

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alexlduffy

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Original post by KingMessi

Did 19:16 in today's Parkrun, meaning my last three times have been 19:18, 19:18 and 19:16. Consistent, but some improvements would be nice... :erm:

Well done! :biggrin:

Like mentioned, consistency is good! It's better than doing much worse at least. Sadly, I can't help you improve, but see how things go the next few times while researching some good ways to improve.

Good luck!

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magdaplaysbass

Original post by OU Student

I would love to do a park run; but am not willing to travel 40 miles to get there. :frown:

wow, that's a long way to travel. i thought they wanted to make it accessible for everyone... is there not enough interest round where you live?

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Cirsium

All cross and out of sorts tonight so went for a run. Running round the Downs in the pitch black is a really REALLY stupid idea. Just in case anyone else wanted to try.

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Formerly Helpful_C

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Does anyone have any experience with either products (either exact or similar)? I'd just like to know how well they fit to the body.

http://www.sweatshop.co.uk/details.cfm?ProdID=8311

http://www.sweatshop.co.uk/details.cfm?ProdID=8318

Thank you.

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Tiger Rag

Original post by magdaplaysbass

wow, that's a long way to travel. i thought they wanted to make it accessible for everyone... is there not enough interest round where you live?

It's been brought up at running club a few times now. But I don't think there are any plans to do one. Bit of a pity really; as I'm sure there would be a big interest.

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CantThinkOfaUsername

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Original post by OU Student

I would love to do a park run; but am not willing to travel 40 miles to get there. :frown:

Same! I get a Saturday off work in a couple of months time though so I might travel to one (or any race for that matter) then.

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nexttime

Wow - the watching the women's London marathon atm - they did the first 5K in 17:06 :eek:

And that's not even particularly quick for them...

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Cirsium

Original post by nexttime

Wow - the watching the women's London marathon atm - they did the first 5K in 17:06 :eek:

And that's not even particularly quick for them...

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Original post by nexttime

Wow - the watching the women's London marathon atm - they did the first 5K in 17:06 :eek:

And that's not even particularly quick for them...

I know, it makes the mind boggle.

I've just tuned in; what time does the main event start?

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Cirsium

Original post by KingMessi

I know, it makes the mind boggle.

I've just tuned in; what time does the main event start?

The men went off at quarter to.

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