andyjsg Posted March 8, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted March 8, 2014 Over 400 people at Basingstoke parkrun today - nuts really. I came 10th with a 19:03 which is same as current PB. Good news of sorts is I did it at 5 pounds heavier than last time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Excellent mate. It was a nice day to run. Arrow Valley had about 190 I think. I was 9th out of that field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaForever1970 Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Got runners knee any tips hate resting it but realise have to.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyjsg Posted March 8, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted March 8, 2014 Roller your ITB, go see a phsio or even just get a sports massage. Also a lot of knee problems start with hamstrings (or at least mine did). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloBarnesi Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Looks like a Villa Talker did a superb run today... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyjsg Posted March 23, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted March 23, 2014 I had a good day too, new 10K PB (not got time yet but was approx 3 mins faster than last one) and came 4th out of a few hundred people. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Any of you entering the midland fun run in June Think its round sutton park should be a laugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyjsg Posted March 23, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted March 23, 2014 I've just seen Strava, well done Darren. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 I did 6 miles for sports relief :-) I must admit, I walked for a mile though. I hadn't trained and I think my time was about 1 hour 15 or so 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart_75 Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Did Warwick half today. My 2nd half marathon, 1hr 50 min. Decent course I thought, no huge hills to deal with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Cheers lads, meant to drop in and give a bit of a description. Official chip time for Warwick was 1.35.34. Considering only 7 people were below 1.20 I'm pleased with it. 192 out of 1920. Took it easy to start off with and started way back because I didn't realise how far away from the start I was. And also, I can never tell whereabouts in the field I need to put myself. I see lots of serious fit looking people and don't think I'll be anywhere near them and they turn out to be slow. It took 3 minutes to get over the start line. Even taking it easy I had to go through loads and loads of traffic which isn't ideal. Didn't take any water until 9 miles as I normally don't on training runs. 12 miles seemed to appear from nowhere and I hadn't really had to try very hard. Then I had the worst side stitch I've ever had. Absolutely taking my breath away and I didn't think I could make it to the end. Pity that it slowed me right down as that long downhill would have been a fantastic sprint to the finish otherwise, and I'd probably have shaved another 2 mins off. Still, a PB by 1 minute and I don't feel like I really went particularly quick. I should be able to get close to 1.30 on the BBCHM without the hills, wind and hydrating properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 What are good, cheap running shoes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danwichmann Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 What are good, cheap running shoes? Decathlon have a good range, something for every budget. Shoes are the one thing worth spending as much as you can on though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 What are good, cheap running shoes? Never looked any further than asics. My gel nimbus 13s just about need replacing at about 700 miles. Cheaper ones can be had from somewhere like startfitness where they do last year's ranges cheaper. You need to spend probably £40+ though to make it worth it I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Cheers guys, I didn't really mean cheap, just not the £100+ ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieZ Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 What are good, cheap running shoes? I suppose the question is a bit like, "What's a good, cheap guitar," in that it all depends what you're looking for; but unlike a musical instrument, I'm not sure I've ever had a pair of trainers where my feet could tell the difference between a pair of really expensive ones and a moderately priced pair of last season's style on sale. I am American, so there are all sort of websites or stores where you can get really good trainers for a fraction of the price they cost in Europe, but that notwithstanding, picking a running shoe is all about what you're looking for. Are you a neutral runner, or do you overpronate? What kind of foot strike do you have (heel/midfoot/forefoot)? Do you run long distances or keep it short? Do you push the tempo or pace yourself? Do you weigh 75kg or 120kg? Do you have injury problems? I find for my style of running (neutral, mid/forefoot strike, urban pavement and dirt, distances anywhere from 12km-30km), I can run comfortably in most trainers, but I like a low drop (most trainers have a roughly 10mm difference in height between the heel and toe—I like between 0mm-5mm) and medium/light weight. A lot of the most expensive trainers out there—Asics Kayano, Mizuno Wave Creation, even Nike Zoom Vomero (although I have a pair of those and love them), etc.—are very heavily padded and weigh quite a bit because of it. Either that, or they're a gimmick shoe like those Adidas trainers with the goofy plastic blades for soles or something. But moderate, all-purpose trainers can be quite affordable. I rarely spend more than $50-60 on a pair of running shoes. Bottom line is, if you have special needs, take those into account. If you don't, you can probably get away with a lot of different shoes just fine. Check to make sure the size is right (Asics trainers tend not to fit me particularly well because their sizing runs long and narrow and I never seem to have enough toe room) and they feel good. I've run in Mizuno, Nike, INOV-8, Saucony, Asics, New Balance, and Salomon without any issues or much to choose between them at times. I got a friend a pair of Mizuno Wave Precision as a gift and he loves them. They cost $50 in the States, so they'll probably cost £75 in the UK. Nike Air Pegasus are great and less expensive than a lot of their fancier shoes. People like Brooks. My Asics DS Trainers were a nice middle-of-the-road shoe. Saucony Rides are nice, or the Kinvara if you're looking for less padding. I'm probably not helping you much. I guess my advice is to do some basic research, and then try shoes on until you find something you like. There's definitely some trial and error in the process. If you have specific needs, I can probably make some recommendations with those in mind. Otherwise, good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Nothing specific really, just something to start running more regularly in. I've picked up a pair of Asics gel-trounce, haven't run in them yet but they feel good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Can't go wrong with Asics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyjsg Posted April 12, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted April 12, 2014 First time I used my racing low support trainers (Saucony A6) at parkrun today and knocked 59secs off my PB (now 18:04). Pleased after a week smashing myself in Lanzarote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted April 13, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted April 13, 2014 What are good, cheap running shoes? I suppose the question is a bit like, "What's a good, cheap guitar," in that it all depends what you're looking for; but unlike a musical instrument, I'm not sure I've ever had a pair of trainers where my feet could tell the difference between a pair of really expensive ones and a moderately priced pair of last season's style on sale. Exactly this. Good analogy, and I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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