Track running

ian wood

16/07/2003 at 13:33

This Sunday, I'm planning 72 laps (18 miles)on the local grass 400 track because a) to see if I can keep constant pace b)its easier on my legs that the road for a change c)I'm gonna set up a table at the start with 2 litres of luccy sport and as much water as possible to pour over my head! Whats the most you have ever done on the track??

Minkin

16/07/2003 at 13:37

Ian, I'm impressed - I'd die of boredom. The most I've done is 12 laps of a tartan running track and the monotony nearly killed me.

However, I can see the purpose of using a running track to gauge consistency of pace and so on.

ian wood

16/07/2003 at 13:42

Minkin, I did 20 this mornign which was fine - I'm thinking about buying one of those small clip-on FM radios for this but not sure how it will deal with several litres of cold water poured over it!

batfink

16/07/2003 at 14:41

Quite often do 4x3km sessions as part of marathon training which makes 30 laps. I must admit that it isn't one of my favourite track sessions mainly cos it is not fast enough.

Boredom is never a problem for me when I'm running with the possible exception of treadmills. that'll be why I've not ran on one for over a year.

the bat

Awww_Spud

16/07/2003 at 14:56

30 laps for me.

bazza

16/07/2003 at 14:58

I once competed in a one-hour track race on a cinder track. They used to be quite popular many moons ago. Being a lot younger and ftter than I am now I ran 17221metres (just over 43 laps, 10.7miles) - though I spent much of the race in Lane Two. I often used to do 5x1mile on the track back then and never got bored, but I rarely do track stuff these days.

Pantman

16/07/2003 at 15:28

Ian,

make sure you change direction every so many laps to avoid injury.

Claire l

16/07/2003 at 15:35

64 laps is the most I've done - dead boring though.

ian wood

16/07/2003 at 15:57

Thansk for the advice Pantman, would not have thought of that one - presumably an RSI thing?

fat face

16/07/2003 at 16:09

Ian, another tip. If possible use the outside lane as the bend is not as sharp.

tibby

16/07/2003 at 16:17

50 laps for me, but Oh Oh so boring

Twin Dad Twice

16/07/2003 at 16:38

6 miles. About 24 laps. Definitely watch out for RSI on the old knees though!!!

LessHippoMoreGiraffeTallGal

16/07/2003 at 17:32

10 loaps, 3 for warm up, 7 actual run/walk. I felt really proud too!

andy collier

16/07/2003 at 17:59

100 miles and a lap and a half, last saturday/sunday!

Big Tim

16/07/2003 at 20:54

10,000 metres in a track race, given up racing on the track.

It might be a good idea to stop turn around & run the other way every few miles. We don't want you getting injured.

ian wood

16/07/2003 at 20:58

Thanks for advice guys ;-)

THE YORKSHIRE RUNNING MAN

16/07/2003 at 23:21

110 .75 miles which adds up to 443 laps in 24 hours, hope to increase it soon!

andy collier

17/07/2003 at 10:54

typical - yorkshire running man appears on the thread and kicks my arse in the who's run furthest on a track stakes!

Pammie*

17/07/2003 at 14:58

Don't forget to let us know how you do. only time i've un on a track is at the beginning or end of a road race

Mercury

17/07/2003 at 20:41

30 minutes + on a grass track at my old school , btw if you are doing reverse fartleck as seen in this months RW then it will never be boring. Confuses people who are watching though "Oooh isnt he fast !"
"No he isnt"
"Yes he is "

etc

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