or for an ad-free Fetcheveryone experience!

You've got to be thin to win?

18 watchers
Finders
Finders
Jun 2008
12:09pm, 27 Jun 2008
824 posts
  • Quote
  • Pin
Finders
You are speedy tho bob - didn't you do Dereham in under an hour?

I've only been running about 2 years and 9mtsh of that has been with pelvic problems so i'll never be speedy. Im oh so slow. I like it comfortable, it hurts my sagging flab less ;-)
DrBob
DrBob
Jun 2008
12:10pm, 27 Jun 2008
816 posts
  • Quote
  • Pin
DrBob
ElBee

I started back running aged 46 and did my first half marathon in 1.34 three months later. Now down to 1.18.58 and hoping to knock at least a couple of minutes off that before I crumple in to dust. You've got loads of improvement in you yet!
eL Bee!
eL Bee!
Jun 2008
12:10pm, 27 Jun 2008
4,877 posts
  • Quote
  • Pin
eL Bee!
I think that's a good idea Gobi.

You're such a slacker, after all ;)
DrBob
DrBob
Jun 2008
12:11pm, 27 Jun 2008
817 posts
  • Quote
  • Pin
DrBob
lol Finders! You're doing great and 2 years is not enough time to reach anything like your potential. I've been running for nearly two years now and honestly expect to get a lot quicker yet.

Did Dereham in 58.15 which is my best race so far :-) I even won a tiny trophy for second vet
eL Bee!
eL Bee!
Jun 2008
12:12pm, 27 Jun 2008
4,878 posts
  • Quote
  • Pin
eL Bee!
DrBob - I'm sure you're right. Time and training will tell :)
DrBob
DrBob
Jun 2008
12:12pm, 27 Jun 2008
818 posts
  • Quote
  • Pin
DrBob
Training is apparently a good idea, according to many of the leading books on the subject!
eL Bee!
eL Bee!
Jun 2008
12:18pm, 27 Jun 2008
4,879 posts
  • Quote
  • Pin
eL Bee!
I've heard this. I thought it was one of those Old Wives Tales. :)
DrBob
DrBob
Jun 2008
12:18pm, 27 Jun 2008
820 posts
  • Quote
  • Pin
DrBob
I think it might be to be honest EB, but it's worth a try anyway :-)
Gobi
Gobi
Jun 2008
12:18pm, 27 Jun 2008
19,631 posts
  • Quote
  • Pin
Gobi
over rated training I think I shall just do extreme pizza eating
EvilPixie
EvilPixie
Jun 2008
12:19pm, 27 Jun 2008
4,994 posts
  • Quote
  • Pin
EvilPixie
wot?
no-one told me I had to train to be a runner!
huh
*sulks*

About This Thread

Maintained by Big Al Widepants
Big Al Widepants is trying to lose weight because an article in Runner's World told him he could expect to knock 4 minutes off his half marathon time if he got closer to his ideal weight.
  • Show full description...

Related Threads

  • health
  • weight








Back To Top

Tag A User

To tag a user, start typing their name here:
X

Free training & racing tools for runners, cyclists, swimmers & walkers.

Fetcheveryone lets you analyse your training, find races, plot routes, chat in our forum, get advice, play games - and more! Nothing is behind a paywall, and it'll stay that way thanks to our awesome community!
Get Started
Click here to join 113,990 Fetchies!
Already a Fetchie? Sign in here