That's awesome that you set that, shiprunner12 :) I'm jealous ;) When I was in the Air Force at basic training, I set a record with a 4:18 mile run....long time ago (1979)


Wow, that's an extremely good time. :o My best time for a mile is a 5:25. I hoping I'll be able to get below a 5 minute mile this track season.

Wow, that's an extremely good time. :o My best time for a mile is a 5:25. I hoping I'll be able to get below a 5 minute mile this track season.
I wish you only success, shiprunner12 ;)

I wish you only success, shiprunner12 ;)


Thank you.  :)

Thank you.  :)
You're Welcome! Hey, do you like Steve Prerfontaine?

Wow, 4:18 for the mile is just a fantastic achievement Mark, even if it was a long time ago.
I've never come close to that and I don't think at my age now that I ever will!
Shiprunner, keep it up also, I admire anyone who can sustain athletic achievement at whatever level.

I used to run track around and around but these days,I would RUN out of breath. ;D


Howard

I am a walker, not a runner.  ::)  ;D



I do that now on occasions.


Howard

Wow, 4:18 for the mile is just a fantastic achievement Mark, even if it was a long time ago.
I've never come close to that and I don't think at my age now that I ever will!
Shiprunner, keep it up also, I admire anyone who can sustain athletic achievement at whatever level.

Thanks, maddog...I had the misfortune of breaking my ankle twice in the following year but worked hard and managed a 4:37 in 1982...ah youth....I really miss it. Just being able to run a few miles now is nice. Since I'm SO into stats I rarely run with music and never glance at the clock when I leave. I did try some music this morning but realized the next time I ran that I'd probably compare times and be discouraged if I didn't run as fast as today. For being woefully out of shape I think 1.2 miles in just under 7 minutes will be the last time I ever time myself as it will most definately get worse with time :D

I like to go orienteering and generally go about once a month now.  We used to do loads before the children were born and averaged two events a week.  At that time I used to do a bit of running but got out of shape when I was expecting my first child and never really got back into training.  I was never particularly fast and didn't really enjoy it either.

I intend to start cycling to work when the weather warms up a bit and start getting back in to shape.

Graham, when do you intend to do the 3 Peaks?  did you know about the Welsh 1,000 meters race in May?  That would be good training for your team.  Let me know if you want some more info on it.  I know the organisers.

...did you know about the Welsh 1,000 meters race in May? 
Hi karen - how was DisneyWorld btw?

I think I have heard of this race - is it the one where you have to scale all the peaks in Snowdonia that are >1000m in a single day?
I think there are 7 of them in fairly close proximity but there's an awful lot of ascent and descent to get them all.

Please do send me the details / URL link / whatever in a PM, I'll have a look at it. The rest of my team for the 3 Peaks are based in Cambridge
as that's where my brother-in-law lives and works. So it might be difficult to get them all together for the Welsh challenge.

Hi karen - how was DisneyWorld btw?




good time mad by all, thanks.



I think I have heard of this race - is it the one where you have to scale all the peaks in Snowdonia that are >1000m in a single day?
I think there are 7 of them in fairly close proximity but there's an awful lot of ascent and descent to get them all.




That's the one.  I've helped marshal it before and we are toying with whether to go up and help this year.  I'll check the exact details at home tonight and then PM you.

I'm a Special Olympics long distant runner and I have won every race I've ever been in

You're Welcome! Hey, do you like Steve Prerfontaine?


Actually, I don't really read about other runners and I'm sorry to say I've never heard of him.

I'm a Special Olympics long distant runner and I have won every race I've ever been in


Congratulations, that's quite an accomplishment to never have lost.

I enjoy running.. but don't make it a habit.

I guess i run maybe 7-8 miles a week. AT THE MOST!

God knows how slow i am, but i did win the Year 9 (8th grade to all you Yanks) 400 Meters.. god knows how because i wasn't as fit then as i am now.
Used to be a real LA-Z-BOY!

What i like to do is get off the bus one or two stops before the one i need to get off at and run the rest of the way, dosen't sound like much but it is usually half a mile, and when you do this 2-3-4 times a day, 4-5 times a week it soon builds up.

I really enjoy running Mountains, but wouldn't have the stamina to do like 3 Huge ones in a day. I did a lot of running in Wales, I ran up the Garn which is fairly high, also enjoy running in Bradgate park and usually finish with a sprint up.. what can be described as a big hill called 'Old John'.

Ever since i messed up my knee though Running just isn't all that easy.

Recently due to the pain in my knee (which has greatly decreased thanks to three shots in it) i haven't really been able to run at all, although somewhat like Paul, i did chase the bus for about 3 stops today  ;D

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I really enjoy running Mountains, but wouldn't have the stamina to do like 3 Huge ones in a day. I did a lot of running in Wales, I ran up the Garn which is fairly high, also enjoy running in Bradgate park and usually finish with a sprint up.. what can be described as a big hill called 'Old John'.



That's what the monument is called.  I don't think the hill has a special name.

That's what the monument is called.  I don't think the hill has a special name.


Oh OK.. well.. a friend owns a cottage about 2 miles from it..

Tis a good hill.. dunno if it is over 1000 or not.. probably.

I enjoy running.. but don't make it a habit.

I guess i run maybe 7-8 miles a week. AT THE MOST!

God knows how slow i am, but i did win the Year 9 (8th grade to all you Yanks) 400 Meters.. god knows how because i wasn't as fit then as i am now.
Used to be a real LA-Z-BOY!

What i like to do is get off the bus one or two stops before the one i need to get off at and run the rest of the way, dosen't sound like much but it is usually half a mile, and when you do this 2-3-4 times a day, 4-5 times a week it soon builds up.

I really enjoy running Mountains, but wouldn't have the stamina to do like 3 Huge ones in a day. I did a lot of running in Wales, I ran up the Garn which is fairly high, also enjoy running in Bradgate park and usually finish with a sprint up.. what can be described as a big hill called 'Old John'.

Ever since i messed up my knee though Running just isn't all that easy.

Recently due to the pain in my knee (which has greatly decreased thanks to three shots in it) i haven't really been able to run at all, although somewhat like Paul, i did chase the bus for about 3 stops today  ;D
If your knee bothers you, you could always walk or ride a bike...I've done that when my legs hurt and instead of running all the time I try to mix it up a bit, but I am so addicted to running that it's impossible to give it up ;)

If your knee bothers you, you could always walk or ride a bike...I've done that when my legs hurt and instead of running all the time I try to mix it up a bit, but I am so addicted to running that it's impossible to give it up ;)


I do ride my bike a lot.. most days. I often ride to work and back. I also enjoy riding on the weekend, but really just during the spring and summer when the weather is nice. Usually clock up a few 15-20 mile bike rides during the summer.

I love to run. I'm on my high school's cross country team as well as the track team. It's really the only sport I'm ok at. (Broke the school's freshmen XC record this year)

Shut up man.  You don't have to brag just because you are fast. :D

Back then,I used to run miles but now I can hardly do so cause I get tired easily. ;D


Howard

Back then,I used to run miles but now I can hardly do so cause I get tired easily. ;D


Howard
run Forest run ;D

run Forest run ;D


sorry just don't have the energy like I used to 10 years ago. ;D


Howard

sorry just don't have the energy like I used to 10 years ago. ;D


Howard
It's not about that, Howard. I'm just trying to maintain what I have...you can build energy back up, unfortunately years cannot be rewound :-\\

It's not about that, Howard. I'm just trying to maintain what I have...you can build energy back up, unfortunately years cannot be rewound :-\\


I have cellulite thighs and that's where all the fat has been stored for a few years. I'm pretty skinny though for my age. ;D



Howard

I have cellulite thighs and that's where all the fat has been stored for a few years. I'm pretty skinny though for my age. ;D



Howard
;D If you ever decide to, I'd join a gym work out....that can go away if you want it gone bad enough ;)

;D If you ever decide to, I'd join a gym work out....that can go away if you want it gone bad enough ;)



nah,too much money.I'm not in a rush right now.But thanks anyway Mark. ;)


Howard

nah,too much money.I'm not in a rush right now.But thanks anyway Mark. ;)


Howard
You don't really need a gym to work out though, Howard. I do everyday now, you'd be amazed at how much better I feel ;)

You don't really need a gym to work out though, Howard. I do everyday now, you'd be amazed at how much better I feel ;)



I already feel better physically,mentally and emotionally.But,I do take brisk walks during the spring & summer. :)


Howard

I already feel better physically,mentally and emotionally.But,I do take brisk walks during the spring & summer. :)


Howard
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