Over 60's training

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NZD 28 Sep 8:17am, 28 Sep 2024 145 posts	0 NZD PeterFay wrote:@Torque Steer Hoy Half Matathon used to have trophies for V75F and V75M in form of a model Zimmer frame. [Sadly Hoy Half is no more] Deservedly so, with that sort of cheek (says an M75+) 🤣🏅
PeterFay 28 Sep 8:37am, 28 Sep 2024 10,783 posts	0 PeterFay @Torque Steer "Did a 2 hour session this afternoon - work not run - and fell asleep over my laptop. Woke to a screen filled with nnnnnnnnnnn s" The non digital version of this was a line down the page from an incomplete last word (back in my sleep deprived house officer days with hand written notes)
EarlyRiser 28 Sep 8:42am, 28 Sep 2024 1,477 posts	0 EarlyRiser Those who are running well. An inspiration! Those who are on the mend and fully engaged on the task. Also! My abbreviated 10k race plan is on track so far. Completed a 6k and 7k this week. Mapped out an 8k and 10k for next week. Pretty much alternating weights (reduced), short recovery and distance runs. Mindful not to overtrain too quick too fast but it’s an interesting balance to weigh up… zzz @Torque Steer @PeterFay
Canute 28 Sep 10:01am, 28 Sep 2024 2,987 posts	0 Canute @EarlyRiser It sounds like you are making good progress with your preparation for the 10K.
Welshpoppy 28 Sep 10:07am, 28 Sep 2024 4,565 posts	0 Welshpoppy @Solo Hope the week has been good and looking forward to your race. 6 miles this morning and a good run for once back to pre Covid pace. Wordle in Five
PeterFay 28 Sep 11:46am, 28 Sep 2024 10,788 posts	0 PeterFay 32m18 parkrun taking me to just shy of 100 for September. Pleased enough with that especially after having been house bound due to COVID mid month.
Solo 29 Sep 1:38pm, 29 Sep 2024 1,141 posts	0 Solo A quick update from me 🙂 Mind has not really been on running this week which was very apparent when I turned up late for the start of my 10 mile race. I thought it was half an hour later 🤣 They were very kind and reset the chip timer but I knew I would need a loo stop which I did at 4 miles 🙄 Perfect running conditions and a SB of 1.15.22 (a different time to my watch which included a 45 second duck behind a hedge and read 1.15.03) I am just very grateful that they let me race and win my age category and £20 ☺️ Nice to read of everyone's continued progress but sorry to read of your troubles @Torque Steer Always good to read of returning fitness after covid @Welshpoppy and @PeterFay I think a lot of running is in our heads @Rosehip I play mind games with myself a lot when not feeling the love!
Welshpoppy 29 Sep 2:14pm, 29 Sep 2024 4,574 posts	0 Welshpoppy Well done @Solo that you got to race and a win as well.Maybe work on you pre race logistics an hours running this morning back to slow legs but Achilles was stiff till half way.Then the pace picked up. Wordle in three.
Torque Steer 29 Sep 5:16pm, 29 Sep 2024 94 posts	0 Torque Steer @PeterFay - that's a very decent total for the month after a bout of Covid to interrupt things. Think I may have wrapped a zimmer frame around the organisers neck when presented with it as a prize @EarlyRiser - don't forget a taper - no point going into a race with fatigue in the legs but otherwise that looks like a good block of training distances @NZD - still a very useful parkrun outing after an enforced layoff. If you really want to drop your PB time it may be better to target a date some 10 weeks away and do a block of training specifically aiming at that date and just use intermediate parkruns, and your 10K, as training outings? @Canute - good progress maintained, well done @Welshpoppy - decent time on feet this morning, hope the achilles problem is dissipating. @alehouse - thought the Foxes were going to do it yesterday!! @Rosehip - I thought that DIY arrangement was the other way round - you spot the DIY and then get hubbie to do it :-)? I have had a tough time since Mrs TS had a cataract operation as she can now see things at a whole new level of detail!! @Solo - was that 10m of HM!? Excellent bit by the organisers to change the chip timing for you - it must have been a big field for you to make up half an hour? I haven't forgotten about my autobiography - but have been a bit distracted of late. Feeling a bit less woosy so had a gentle stroll around the local RHS garden and rewarded myself with a spiced rum hot choccie and the ultimate carbo loading cake - a Fat Rascal - bettys.co.uk
Torque Steer 29 Sep 5:16pm, 29 Sep 2024 95 posts	0 Torque Steer wordle in two!!