Northern Ireland Running - Page 5 - General running

James Hislop

11/01/2005 at 14:33

Its been really windy over the last 3 days and it didnt stop raining on Friday-Saturday but if I look outside now you would think its easter! (if thats what you mean by "stormy 'round your parts" :D

I had a look on the Sparta-athletics (derry) website, the race looks really well organised, have you done it before?
Is it a 7 race event?
Is Anne Paul with your running club?

ZEDED

11/01/2005 at 14:36

yeh James that's what I meant! Many couldn't understand me when I fiorst went over and I couldn't understand them. Got used to eachother though - lovely people there:O)

trying to get my training on some sort of footing now:O)

James Hislop

12/01/2005 at 10:39

Was anyone running last night?
The Bann flooded over and roads were closed off and those winds!

Kenneth Bacon

12/01/2005 at 10:54

Hi James we were out in Ballymoney last night. Hill session with the club 12 brave soles turned up. Apart from one section going to the hill when we had to run into the head wind it was OK. On the hill the wind was blowing across us but we were sheltered by a tall hedge the rain and hail came on during the session but once you've start you don't notice it. Good session, warm shower and cup of tea after.

James Hislop

12/01/2005 at 12:52

LOL!
Your a brave man to go out in those conditions, I had only 4 miles to do so I gave it a miss. I have 8 miles to tonight.
Did you hear what happened on the Foyle bridge?

Jape

12/01/2005 at 12:56

James, did a short 4-miler in Belfast to break in my new trainers. Good thing I had a tailwind on the way home...

Kenneth Bacon

12/01/2005 at 14:46

James was out at lunch time did about 5.5 miles. Weather fine still a bit windy got home before the rain. Stayed well clear or large tree and bridges last night. Never feel that safe going across the Foyle bridge when there is a cross wind. Good luck tonight with the eight miles weather to improve thie evening.

James Hislop

13/01/2005 at 09:07

Great running conditions last night, cool, light-medium winds and a 2 minuite shower.

I ran a 9.2 mile course I had measured around Coleraine.
Strand Road - Somerset Drive - Lorretto College - Waterside - Union street - Knocklynn Road - Mountsandel Spar - Tesco - Waterside.
Time 1:13

James Hislop

13/01/2005 at 09:07

Jape
What trainers did you get? are they any good?

Jape

13/01/2005 at 10:04

Got the Asics 2100 after buying the 2090 last year. They'll probably take a while to break in but once that's done they should be very good.

I found 4 mile to be enough because they are not very supple yet. Have you any experience with Asics trainers? There have been some bad reports on the forum...

James Hislop

13/01/2005 at 11:16

My only experience is when I tried a pair on in the shop, I have a tendency to run on the front part of my foot so I try and look for the most cushioning there, I'm not sure what model they were but I tried a pair but they wouldnt properly fit my feet but that my be because of my irregular shaped feet.
My right foot is size 8 but the due to the width I should be in a size 9 and my left foot is an 8.5! I currently wear a size 9.
.... I know your laughing! :( they dont look funny... honest :(

I wear Nike Pegasus and they feel great and offer good support to the front part of my foot (they are size 9)

I think Kenny wears Asics, he might be able to tell you

Kenneth Bacon

13/01/2005 at 13:03

Hi Jape I bought a pair of 2090 in the sale had a look at the 2100 but they were £20 dearer. I have been wearing Asics for a few years my first pair were 2050's and they take time to break them in. I usually wear them for a few short runs before atempting anything long. I like them because the suit my broad feet and provide the support I require, have tried other shoes but tend to stick with what I think suits me. When I was younger and lighter I always ran in Nike trainers but I don't know if my feet got broader or Nike shoes became narrower but I found I couldn't get shoes to fit me.
I try to have a few pairs of shoes on the go so that I don't wear the same pair two days in a row. Once I've broken the new shoes in I use them for long runs and races. My other shoes I use for shorter runs and going to the gym.

Jape

15/01/2005 at 17:12

James, very few people's feet are exactly the same size. Are there any manufacturers that make the same trainer in different widths, like some normal shoe manufacturers do. I think it would be a good idea.

Kenny, bought the 2100 in a sale on new year's day. They do seem to take a while to break in, longer than Nike I think.

James Hislop

17/01/2005 at 09:02

I had tried on a pair of Asicis that have a wider fit but I couldnt tighten them ??
I ran 13 miles yesterday afternoon, 1:13:39, I could have gone quicker if it wasnt for crossing roads and waiting for traffic to pass. My left ankle is a bit sore this morning, do you know of any good ankle excercises?
How is the training with you?

lurker

17/01/2005 at 09:09

I don't come from N Ireland but was there over xmas in a very crowded house in Derry with my in-laws - hundreds of them.

Getting out to run was a fantastic escape.

i ran over the Foyle bridge a couple of times and it was magical to see the snow covered hills as i was running back. something i don't get in central birmingham much !!

Kenneth Bacon

17/01/2005 at 09:40

Jape, Asics and New Balance do shoes in two widths I am not sure if any other manufactures do.
Hi James, did about 14 miles yesterday good day for running although still a bit windy. My ankle is also a bit sore worse when going down hill. Apart from rotating it and moving it back and forward I am not sure there are many excerises for the ankle.

lurker

17/01/2005 at 09:55

Ankle exercises - thero bands to stretch and strengthen
wobble board
hopping
doing household and general tasks like cooking or brushing your teeth on one leg

these will improve strength AND propreoception

lurker

17/01/2005 at 09:55

and skipping

James Hislop

17/01/2005 at 14:09

Thanks Lurker, did you hear what happened in Derry a couple of weeks ago. The wind pushed a lorry of the bridge!
I ran on new years day up in the hills and that was really something, running through snow, mud and jumping around overflowing waterfalls! The cold wet freezing feeling before the race... unforgetable

I my ankle felt a bit sore doing only 4 miles in the gym on friday but I didnt think anything of it. I am wearing a support this morning and I'm not running tonight so I'll just rest it with some ice.

Kenneth Bacon

18/01/2005 at 15:44

Hi James how's the ankle. Went to the gym yesterday as my ankle was a bit sore and the legs heavy after Sundays long run. Hope to go out this evening but the weather isn't very promising, might be lucky and get out between showers.
Got an email from Peter Ferris confirming the course for Belfast.
The race will start at the City Hall and after taking in the City Centre will head out along the Shore Road as far as Hazelbank Park returning along the coastel
cycle path to Duncrue. The course will then head out towards Hollywood along the motorway as far as the Police Barricks and return along the coastel route also, hopefully finishing close to the Odyssey Arena. Entry fee £25 and changing at St George's market, no showers.