Whites man Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 I like how the data is presented in the Garmin app, though a hardcore runner scoffed at me when I said that and said 'nobody uses the app they just look at the data on Strava'. Strava is deffo not for me. Strava is about the community, like coming on here rather than the BEN website for Wanderers news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted January 20, 2018 Moderators Share Posted January 20, 2018 I'm on strava but really couldn't care less about where FB mates go for runs All about the data breakdowns, segments and analysis I don't like the leader boards as all they tell me is I'm not that fast Got 3rd best 5k time yesterday though wit 25.46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whites man Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 I'm on strava but really couldn't care less about where FB mates go for runs All about the data breakdowns, segments and analysis I don't like the leader boards as all they tell me is I'm not that fast Got 3rd best 5k time yesterday though wit 25.46 No better feeling than getting a segment record. And none worse than receiving the email sent when your record has been beaten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted January 20, 2018 Moderators Share Posted January 20, 2018 (edited) No better feeling than getting a segment record. And none worse than receiving the email sent when your record has been beaten.Beating my own record aye Have never been the actual record holder though, that's impressive Looking at some of the times I'm sure folk round my way use roller blades or something Edited January 20, 2018 by ZicoKelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunnerFan Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Strava is about the community, like coming on here rather than the BEN website for Wanderers news. Oh yeah I can see the appeal it's just not for me. I've got a Facebook account that I barely use but other than that, this place is all I have to do with anything resembling social media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QFPants Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Beating my own record aye Have never been the actual record holder though, that's impressive Looking at some of the times I'm sure folk round my way use roller blades or something It’s usually some flatdick on a push iron that doesn’t know how to use her fancy new watch. Averaging 11 miles/hr? Aye alright love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whites man Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Beating my own record aye Have never been the actual record holder though, that's impressive Looking at some of the times I'm sure folk round my way use roller blades or something You can search segments and find one where you have a chance of a record then really attack it a mile or so into a run when you are warmed up. Or as the other poster said log a bike ride as a run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 24:43 this morning, still slower than I'd like but heading the right way at least. I'm sure Malc will be along shortly to let you all know how any pensioners and thalidomides beat me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 24:43 this morning, still slower than I'd like but heading the right way at least. I'm sure Malc will be along shortly to let you all know how any pensioners and thalidomides beat me. I'm hoping he'll do a full and proper breakdown by gender and age group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzo gambaro Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 No better feeling than getting a segment record.Or smashing the world track mile record despite running half of it uphill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Its not about times or macho willy waving. I got paled by some amazingly fast runners today just training - male and female, 32 out of 450, 6th in my age group, 43.58 with three hills? happy with that. But I saw some amazing folks today do their first 5k, really hard for them to do - some of the blokes were 20 odd stone - but they did it, their achievement was amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I'm on strava but really couldn't care less about where FB mates go for runs All about the data breakdowns, segments and analysis I don't like the leader boards as all they tell me is I'm not that fast Got 3rd best 5k time yesterday though wit 25.46 Eee, then you're slow as fook... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted January 21, 2018 Site Supporter Share Posted January 21, 2018 Its not about times or macho willy waving. Eee, then you're slow as fook... I laughed a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Its not about times or macho willy waving. . It's the same with lifting weights and such like. So many people are obsessed with what's written on the side of the dumbbell or plate they are lifting when all that is important is form and progression. You get packs of young dicks lifting the heaviest weight they can find with a spotter either side pushing their arms up shaking all over the show and completing 3 half reps achieving absolutely nothing. Then you get people put off lifting because they can handle starting on low weights. Daft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted January 21, 2018 Moderators Share Posted January 21, 2018 Eee, then you're slow as fook... I wasn't posting my time as some sort of cock waving exercise, plenty folk faster than me, but it is about times for me in that if I get better ones and keep improving that's part of my motivation To get my 3rd best 5k time at my age after injuries I've had of late makes it all the more enjoyable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarian1979 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Beating times is the motivation here. Anyway to 4k again today.5k end of week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Started running myself this week on the treadmill after a long time out. 3km done twice now at just around the 18m mark Step up to 4K tomorrow and first ever park run Saturday morning. Will be delighted to break 30minutes Got to start somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I’m shit at running and hate it. However neighbour is doing marathon so been out with him a few times. Usually running 5.7km together around 32:30. Yesterday couldn’t get out with him, so ran alone and did it in 29:30. Not mentally strong to run alone. Only think I bettered the joint time was cos I had nobody to talk to and just wanted to get finished! Plus it was cold and pissing down. I will keep plodding on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 I wasn't posting my time as some sort of cock waving exercise, plenty folk faster than me, but it is about times for me in that if I get better ones and keep improving that's part of my motivation To get my 3rd best 5k time at my age after injuries I've had of late makes it all the more enjoyable I know, I was only taking the piss. It does feel good to beat a time. I didn't realise I'd given up smoking a year to the day on saturday, so I'm not ashamed to say I was bloody proud to get as high up the field as I did, still managing my ankle - need to get in the gym and start doing some leg weights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter only1swanny Posted January 23, 2018 Site Supporter Share Posted January 23, 2018 Not working out for me this fitness thing. Have they not created a cure for being fat yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Not working out for me this fitness thing. Have they not created a cure for being fat yet? Rumour has it that if you expend more calories than you eat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Rumour has it that if you expend more calories than you eat... Don't be daft. You need to pay £200 a month for some crushed berries and go on a paint thinner diet to lose weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzo gambaro Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 paint thinner diet Doesn’t work in conjunction with stollen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Nice 5k this morning - proper wasn't feeling it when I started. Knee a bit sore, but then half of it's in your head. Wasn't going to be fast so did a few hill climbs, to work on getting faster at those. Signed up to another 10k in feb, building towards the half again and then will get that first marathon in hopefully! These are the dark days - cold, wet and easy to give up, but the feeling afterwards mentally is fantastic - much better than the physical side of things. To those plodding, and doing their first parkruns - good on you. Keep at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted January 23, 2018 Author Moderators Share Posted January 23, 2018 Going to get the runners out tuesday and thursday Then when I'm up to speed, slip in a third run in the park last tuesday it was snowing sideways and thursday it wasnt worth starting on a day with an R in it looks like ive no excuses left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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