Milton Keynes/Bucks Runners - Training

SoVeryTired

01/04/2004 at 07:30

As suggested by Carl, hre's a thread for hose in the vague vicinity of Milton Keynes that wan to dicuss training routes and getting together for the occasional run.

SoVeryTired

01/04/2004 at 07:50

For those in need of mid-week training parners, I and two or three friends run Mondays (fast), Wednesdays (hills) and Fridays (easy) at 06:45 round the Wilen Lake area - never finishing later than 7:30 as we've all got things to get back for!

I tend to do long runs on Saturday mornings, but can't manage it for the next couple of weeks. I'll let you know the details next time I'm running long and local!

01/04/2004 at 09:36

06:45?????

ah of course - its april fools day

you had me worried for a second

Bouncing Barlist pirate

pirate

01/04/2004 at 10:28

HI Thanks for starting the thread SVT

Bouncing Barlist pirate

pirate

01/04/2004 at 10:36

For the next 13 weeks I am training thus, if anyone want to join me your more than welcome, also im pretty flexible to re-arrange my schedule.

Tue, Bike (2hrs+)
Wed, Run (6-10 miles @ 9mm pace)
Thur, Bike (1 hour, hills - if I can find any).
Fri, Run (13 miles+ @ around 10mm pace)
Sun, Bike (3hrs+) subject to race entry's or swapping to a Saturday for a TeamMK group ride.

Dr Galah

01/04/2004 at 12:29

I'm heading off to get married and honeymoon shortly, but would be up for a long run (10m+) on Sat 24 April. Nothing too fast please!

SoVeryTired

01/04/2004 at 18:06

Deadly serious, M! I'm guessing you're not a morning person.

If it helps, my Saturday runs are normally at some civilised time like 9:00 or 11:00.

01/04/2004 at 18:12

2 years of getting up every weekday at 4.30am for work has put me off mornings forever i'm afraid!

however when i eventually get myself another job i guess i'll certainly have to consider doing some training in the mornings

i had an interview in MK today so fingers crossed etc!!!!

Bouncing Barlist pirate

pirate

01/04/2004 at 18:56

Ah GL with interview.

Im just off out for a 13 mile run, should have gone at 5.30 but its taken me 90mins to get motivated.

Cya later... (or round Furzon as ill be headin that way (have a green t-shirt aon and a bottle carrier)).

SoVeryTired

01/04/2004 at 19:00

06:45 M. - you know it makes sense!

Enjoy the run Carl - I'll be driving past you in a few minutes.

13 miles sounds very tempting, but I don't run Thursdays. In fact, once I start my Tuesday runs after Silverstone I'll only be resting Thursdays and Sundays.

(M. - if you're interested, I'll probably be sarting my Tuesday runs a little earlier to get more miles in - 06:15?!)

straitjacket

01/04/2004 at 20:03

I can only do a long run on Sunday although during the week I have been going out at just before 08.00 for an hour.I was going to go to the gym tonight for some interval training on the treadmill but far too tired. Can't decide whether to go fast or slow tomorrow.I want to do a fast one but I'll wait until I get up and see how I feel.

Bouncing Barlist pirate

pirate

01/04/2004 at 21:46

lol we all seem to run on different days, though Ive my long run sceduled for a Friday (has to be that way to fit in all the other trainingim doing and so I dont have long days back to back). Swapped run from Fri this weekso im fresh for a group bike ride on Saturday.

This is (or was the plan for next week) though again will need jiggling around at im planning a 10 mile TT bike and 10 mile run (bucks bunny) next Friday.

Mon – Gym (40 mins) & Swim (2 x 22 lengths)
Tue – Bike (35 miles)
Wed – Swim (35 lengths) & Run (7 miles)
Thur – Bike (1 hour)
Fri – Swim (40 mins) & Run (14 miles)
Sat (Rest)
Sun – Bike (55 miles)

Just got back from my 2hr run (about 13 miles), went from tattenhoe along the brook then accross and through Newton Longville, through Bletchley, along Watling Street, past the Bowl, round the hockey Stadium and back along teardrop lakes, Furzon lake and then home. Was a new route, made it up as I wnet along and was jut adding bits in to make up to 2hrs, might go and measure it on my bike next week.

01/04/2004 at 23:16

my plan for next week

sunday: rotterdam marathon
monday - saturday: rest lots, eat lots, hobble around a bit.

ok the hobble around a bit is optional though

01/04/2004 at 23:18

6.15 SVT?????

Mind if I pass - Tuesday is club night. Otherwise I'd be there for sure.

Bouncing Barlist pirate

pirate

02/04/2004 at 14:47

You shouldn't be going out clubbing so soon after a Marathon, not with all those lights and the loud music.

SoVeryTired

02/04/2004 at 18:26

That's 6:15 in the morning, M. You'll be well recovered by the evening!

02/04/2004 at 18:27

see now you're talking about running twice in one day! i'm getting increasingly scared of you MK types......

Bouncing Barlist pirate

pirate

03/04/2004 at 20:35

Went out on my first bike ride with some of Team MK today (slower group), they are a really friendly bunch, including riding to and from the meeting point I did 54miles (4 hours) really suprised myself.

MikeB

03/04/2004 at 22:24

If any of you guys fancy watching some top class racing tomorrow it's the southern 12 stage road relay (6 stages of 3.5 and 6 stages of 5 miles) from the OU, and south of Walton Hall (round Caldecotte Lake)

a good place to watch is Simpson Road.

You've probably all got far better things to do with your sundays but just thought I'd give it a plug!

http://mcs.open.ac.uk/mkac/scaaa12.htm

Bouncing Barlist pirate

pirate

03/04/2004 at 23:13

Thanks Mike, think our company's Gym Instructor Toni Natale is running for MKAC, or so he said he might when we spoke on Friday.

Unfortunatly im going to Derby for the day tomorrow and have an early start as I would have liked to have watched and supported.