Lockdown 2021 Run Challenge

[Thomas_Brady]

No.

It makes complete sense… It gives lads a focus to get faster instead of just running below one target all the time.

[Fran]

@Gman

I never did a timed run before the initial charity lockdown run last May or whenever it was. I ran that through trails wearing a pair of astro turf runners. Can genuinely say if it wasnt for TFK and this jogging fad, (or yogging, might be a slient J), I wouldnt be at this now still.

As fads on this place goes, this is one of the better ones I signed up to.

We have @caulifloweredneanderthal to thank for that. He’s put years on the lifespan of dozens on here.

[caulifloweredneanderthal]

Big gains pal

[caulifloweredneanderthal]

I’m getting in a computer scientist to organise the next challenge.

[caulifloweredneanderthal]

I might get a run in on Friday. I’ve to drop the car into town, so I need to get home. It’ll be more running on streets etc., but I might be better off. Can’t drop the pace if there’s an audience watching

[caulifloweredneanderthal]

Make sure to vote by tomorrow lads:

TFK Strava Kings March Lockdown Challenge

Which of the following should we do? poll First one is self-explanatory. 2nd/3rd option would be at least 2-3 runners from each county and averaging their best times over the month. 4th option is to include our cycling comrades. Perhaps 4:1 or 5:1 (i.e. 5 cycling km = 1 km on the board). Other - anything else ye want to try. Comment below. @Locke @Mac @fenwaypark @Bandage @TreatyStones @Thomas_Brady @Fat_Pox @Gavrilo-Princip @Wexford1996 @alf_stewart @PhattPike @backinatracksuit @Tassotti @…

[caulifloweredneanderthal]

@Fran

We have @caulifloweredneanderthal to thank for that. He’s put years on the lifespan of dozens on here.

Or fucked up yer joints, knees, INTERNET reps, etc. instead

[Bandage]

I’m on my rest day today. If I don’t produce my best run of the month tomorrow or Friday then it’s all the wan, as TFK muldoons often say:

• I’ve shaved my head and completed a beard trim (“You look good, you feel good, you play good” - Wayne Routledge);

• I’ve been using visualisation techniques (powering through that horrible 4th km before the last km adrenaline kicks in, eating after my run);

• I’m drinking lots of water and making sure I’m hydrated;

• I’ve selected my music (nothing too fast or a playlist that jumps from artist to artist; instead I’ll be listening to the soothing sounds of London Grammar to get into a nice rhythm);

• I’m not on duty if the baby wakes up in the early hours tonight.

It’s all down to me now.

[Fran]

@Bandage

I’m on my rest day today. If I don’t produce my best run of the month tomorrow or Friday then it’s all the wan, as TFK muldoons often say:

• I’ve shaved my head and completed a beard trim (“You look good, you feel good, you play good” - Wayne Routledge);

• I’ve been using visualisation techniques (powering through that horrible 4th km before the last km adrenaline kicks in, eating after my run);

• I’m drinking lots of water and making sure I’m hydrated;

• I’ve selected my music (nothing too fast or a playlist that jumps from artist to artist; instead I’ll be listening to the soothing sounds of London Grammar to get into a nice rhythm);

• I’m not on duty if the baby wakes up in the early hours tonight.

It’s all down to me now.

You’re a far cry from your photo in your Avatar these days. It’s a credit to you

[artfoley]

[Wexford1996]

What route will you do? I’m planning on giving it a go Saturday morning in Marlay.

[Juhniallio]

@Fran

@Bandage

I’m on my rest day today. If I don’t produce my best run of the month tomorrow or Friday then it’s all the wan, as TFK muldoons often say:

• I’ve shaved my head and completed a beard trim (“You look good, you feel good, you play good” - Wayne Routledge);

• I’ve been using visualisation techniques (powering through that horrible 4th km before the last km adrenaline kicks in, eating after my run);

• I’m drinking lots of water and making sure I’m hydrated;

• I’ve selected my music (nothing too fast or a playlist that jumps from artist to artist; instead I’ll be listening to the soothing sounds of London Grammar to get into a nice rhythm);

• I’m not on duty if the baby wakes up in the early hours tonight.

It’s all down to me now.

You’re a far cry from your photo in your Avatar these days. It’s a credit to you

He’s jettisoned the shirt and tie since wfh alright.

[Juhniallio]

@Fat_Pox

This is like F1 qualifying in the old days when I watched it. Lads waiting for the last few minutes to post a time before one of their rivals has a chance to better it.

I’m going out for my 2nd and final 5k run of the month this afternoon/evening. I’m doubtful I will better my previous attempt.

I may be doing one in the castle this afternoon as well, hangover permitting. Should I start trying to trip up any lad who looks like he’s doing a tf5k?

[artfoley]

@Juhniallio

Should I start trying to trip up any lad who looks like he’s doing a tf5k?

absolutely, i bring a tyre iron with me in case i bump into @Fran so i can leave him like nancy kerrigan

[Fat_Pox]

Was actually planning to do the park run route there.

It would be easy enough trip me up. Doing my best not to do it myself.

[fenwaypark]

I will go again at weekend. Im looking for a quick and fair route.

[Thomas_Brady]

I’m ready to go through a wall after reading that.

[Locke]

As Fenners said, a quick and fair route. Went down beside the Naval Base to the new park there.

Pros:

• great surface
• 1km around exactly
• markers every 200m

Cons:

• the wind
• walkers
• scooters

But it was a fair route and I did what for me was a good time. Take the R away from my name @caulifloweredneanderthal

[Thomas_Brady]

Is there any route on the southside of the city you haven’t tried to get an edge?

[Locke]

I don’t believe so, no.