[hilly81]

 Paragon of Virtue, on 11 May 2024 - 09:29 AM, said:

Wow that's fast! Ran a 3:31 at Manchester which I was chuffed with for a first marathon. Have only got the Hardwick 10k lined up at the moment.

Fantastic! Well done. I was supposed to do Manchester last year but got injured. Planning on doing Chester in October with a view of going <2:55 to give myself a decent chance of getting a good for age qualifier for London 2026.

What are your hopes for the 10k? I ran 36:17 at Trafford 10k in March for a new PB. I’d really like another crack at sub 36 before the weather gets too warm but can’t find a race that fits at the minute.

[Paragon of Virtue]

hilly81, on 11 May 2024 - 01:02 PM, said:

Fantastic! Well done. I was supposed to do Manchester last year but got injured. Planning on doing Chester in October with a view of going <2:55 to give myself a decent chance of getting a good for age qualifier for London 2026.

What are your hopes for the 10k? I ran 36:17 at Trafford 10k in March for a new PB. I’d really like another crack at sub 36 before the weather gets too warm but can’t find a race that fits at the minute.

No chance of a PB for that one, it's a long uphill to Hardwick Hall then once you come back down it's a bit of slog back to the village. I'd be happy with sub 45 to be honest!

I'd like to try and get my 10k time below 40 minutes this year, Sheffield is always a good one for me but it's on the same day as Notts half so I'm still deciding which to sign up for.

Have you managed to get into the London marathon before? I've had no luck with the ballot but I might try for a charity place in future.

This post has been edited by Paragon of Virtue: 11 May 2024 - 04:22 PM

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 Paragon of Virtue, on 11 May 2024 - 04:17 PM, said:

No chance of a PB for that one, it's a long uphill to Hardwick Hall then once you come back down it's a bit of slog back to the village. I'd be happy with sub 45 to be honest!

I'd like to try and get my 10k time below 40 minutes this year, Sheffield is always a good one for me but it's on the same day as Notts half so I'm still deciding which to sign up for.

Have you managed to get into the London marathon before? I've had no luck with the ballot but I might try for a charity place in future.

Yes, I did London in October 2021 with a charity place. It was amazing and the only marathon race I have done so far (done a couple of ultras as well). One of the best days of my life. It was the first ‘normal’ London marathon after Covid so the crowds were just unbelievable. I ran 3:17 after completely falling to pieces in the last 5 miles. Was on for about 3:06 then the wheels came off. I really hope to do it again at some point as well as a big race abroad. Boston, Berlin or Valencia marathons at the top of my list.

[hilly81]

80:28 at the Chester Half today. 1 minute, 45 seconds PB. 38th from 5200 starters. Couldn?t quite manage sub 80 but conditions were brutal. Very hot and sunny. We go again.

This post has been edited by hilly81: 19 May 2024 - 01:38 PM