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[Craig_]

You can achieve a better quality run if you start slow and build - even many of the top runners achieve negative splits (second half faster than first) doing this. Actually felt I could go on for a few more.

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I'll try that, my pace is all over the place.

 

[RunningFromFat]

I'll try that, my pace is all over the place.
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How much effort are you putting in this run?

I do majority of my runs at an easy pace and just treat parkrun as a full-on tempo run. It has shown incredible results compared to 2019/2020 when I also would've considered myself fit but rarely hit under 30mins per 5k.

 

[Craig_]

How much effort are you putting in this run?

I do majority of my runs at an easy pace and just treat parkrun as a full-on tempo run. It has shown incredible results compared to 2019/2020 when I also would've considered myself fit but rarely hit under 30mins per 5k.

That was a lot of effort for me, I was very tired after that run.

 

[wise_guy]

Well, I am a slow paced jogger. You know those sloth paced people you see on the road, I am one of them. Using just stationery bike for now but will amble on the roads sometime this week.

Here we call it an old mans shuffle. Register now and start with a PR run/walk this weekend. Lots of positive energy to feed off and you'll get motivated to run more.
I'd recommend the ones that have a good crowd so you're not alone among the last.

 

[wise_guy]

I'll try that, my pace is all over the place.
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Nice finish - there's always that need for speed come last k.

 

[Craig_]

Nice finish - there's always that need for speed come last k.

That's very true, by then I was so sore that I just wanted it to end.

 

[Ianf1]

Here we call it an old mans shuffle. Register now and start with a PR run/walk this weekend. Lots of positive energy to feed off and you'll get motivated to run more.
I'd recommend the ones that have a good crowd so you're not alone among the last.

I am one of those walkers can't run anymore due to arthritis in my one foot. I managed the Atholl parkrun in 41:34

 

[wise_guy]

I am one of those walkers can't run anymore due to arthritis in my one foot. I managed the Atholl parkrun in 41:34

That is a great time for a walker!!
Was also at Atholl this wknd although not my preferred PR.

Week before at the Delta birthday bash with Fordyce - all runners treated to Choc Cake.

 

[wise_guy]

So, who's doing the Tough One this weekend?

 

[Ianf1]

That is a great time for a walker!!
Was also at Atholl this wknd although not my preferred PR.

Week before at the Delta birthday bash with Fordyce - all runners treated to Choc Cake.

Thanks, my first time at Atholl will try and go to Victoria Lake on Saturday.

 

[wise_guy]

Thanks, my first time at Atholl will try and go to Victoria Lake on Saturday.

Havent been there so might go as well. Otherwise Gilloolys - first PR since lockdown.

 

[RunningFromFat]

What's this?

So, who's doing the Tough One this weekend?

 

[Steamy Tom]

What's this?

life?

 

[karnuffel]

Anyone here doing the dischem 21 in January?

 

[karnuffel]

I've got an entry

Awesome. Me too, not to start the hill training. Hoping for a 2:20

 

[Scary_Turtle]

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Edit: sorry is a scam site don't use it.

 

[Ianf1]

If you like saucony there is a further 25% off https://www.sportsclearance.co.za/ on saucony shoes

 

[Scary_Turtle]

If you like saucony there is a further 25% off https://www.sportsclearance.co.za/ on saucony shoes

Those are at a great price but I'm eyeing these https://www.hoka.com/en/za/race/rocket-x/1113532-SS.html. Going to see if there are any black friday specials.

 

[wise_guy]

Anyone here doing the dischem 21 in January?

Booked - it's pretty much exclusive to the vaccinated.

 

[karnuffel]

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