tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34503075065291118972024-03-14T01:12:43.758+00:00Denty's running blogAlan Denthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758008919980402125noreply@blogger.comBlogger540125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3450307506529111897.post-81162007727218304012024-01-26T11:11:00.000+00:002024-01-26T11:11:19.648+00:00Songs about running <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPI6u-2IPO3L0g70Aog4b68NvwO_zIhRWBp_ntVDCvlvDllnjzE3KCndFxW8A5xGQTGVTL0D1R1-UEV0UMIvxMrZUab5jscodGZIW4q9kxSscD_u-tVqmgC80vpMq32xrgfWzZfvoqZHJCpGvogBMnbflQmvGU5fVCtp379Y21MuSbs4VBTlkFDFXALio/s225/IMG_9391.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPI6u-2IPO3L0g70Aog4b68NvwO_zIhRWBp_ntVDCvlvDllnjzE3KCndFxW8A5xGQTGVTL0D1R1-UEV0UMIvxMrZUab5jscodGZIW4q9kxSscD_u-tVqmgC80vpMq32xrgfWzZfvoqZHJCpGvogBMnbflQmvGU5fVCtp379Y21MuSbs4VBTlkFDFXALio/s1600/IMG_9391.jpeg" width="225" /></a></div><br /> Back in March 2013 I posted a blog where I mentioned a song that highlighted running in its lyrics. The song being Jethro Tull’s Budapest, from their Crest of a Knave album. I also wondered how many other songs did this.<p></p><p>So my interest was peaked again today by a tweet (X) from @adharanand where he had made a playlist of songs about running (not songs to run to). The playlist consists of 30 songs, such as Run Run Run by Jo Jo Gunne and Wasn’t Born to Follow by the Byrds. </p><p>Having gone through this playlist I would suggest a further two songs, along with the aforementioned Budapest.</p><p>10k by Obongjayar and</p><p>Run for Home by Lindesfarne</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Alan Denthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758008919980402125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3450307506529111897.post-37065318432970773052023-12-04T13:15:00.003+00:002023-12-04T13:15:29.361+00:00Running in Cologne <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB-ZZxyMCYe7iZlY0H3_OSt1KNeuVm6nN2HCo22mvVIp_DFBlCSBtLvQV3tJ3ESmApyAkA6Uy-M3HuVq2bDPZ_AqNcMZhsZlCreCGw7klpQpb6xsKfIHYBx0cZnhnRtxasARXCfo8X0s2biSagvOiSg9lfuLgLxTjsPtabmErOaeC8gQNvVMcPxboJhrU/s4032/IMG_9214.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB-ZZxyMCYe7iZlY0H3_OSt1KNeuVm6nN2HCo22mvVIp_DFBlCSBtLvQV3tJ3ESmApyAkA6Uy-M3HuVq2bDPZ_AqNcMZhsZlCreCGw7klpQpb6xsKfIHYBx0cZnhnRtxasARXCfo8X0s2biSagvOiSg9lfuLgLxTjsPtabmErOaeC8gQNvVMcPxboJhrU/s320/IMG_9214.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> We were in Cologne for the Christmas markets but of course , my running gear was the first thing I packed. Our hotel was ideally situated on the edge of the, over 200 hectare, Stadwald city forest which provided ample space for running.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGxFnk-Yjn15sARNSKACWc5Pfjf27vbpKgGiM9Z2ONVY4Gsunm890HDkgAzgYcJ4NuK9R0XXe1plY1aAg-deY2N2ZxV8mfRil7HUHcJop-6C0vX5GHnVrDw2EDhqPrVKXiszJyGRMPokCKmgwonY5WdkimFtqMU6bgVZdqelgubKiF636TNgEObIjTqJI/s3088/IMG_9139.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGxFnk-Yjn15sARNSKACWc5Pfjf27vbpKgGiM9Z2ONVY4Gsunm890HDkgAzgYcJ4NuK9R0XXe1plY1aAg-deY2N2ZxV8mfRil7HUHcJop-6C0vX5GHnVrDw2EDhqPrVKXiszJyGRMPokCKmgwonY5WdkimFtqMU6bgVZdqelgubKiF636TNgEObIjTqJI/s320/IMG_9139.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div>And, so it proved with a number of runners out each morning. Stadwald, of course is not the only place to run in Cologne. There are several kilometres of footpaths that follow the Rhine, both to the north and south of the city, along both banks of the river and linked by numerous bridges.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh35ZcnFUoF9ISiUcsLlwIOp_NdBXR9kt2gQRaUnLtVGknhP0BZmHvibnp_-IbAklqxTIBoJM7MLpyuzjZqSKJ_znKv7RFNtoglzYSotAImA2FgNvqs4fi4aK0XNTmXIuRUnFkkqNIygRDyf2lvEX5yEegD6z7JllkH2ZrbNZVQmmiFw_92nL9uKIkb5V8/s3088/IMG_9149.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh35ZcnFUoF9ISiUcsLlwIOp_NdBXR9kt2gQRaUnLtVGknhP0BZmHvibnp_-IbAklqxTIBoJM7MLpyuzjZqSKJ_znKv7RFNtoglzYSotAImA2FgNvqs4fi4aK0XNTmXIuRUnFkkqNIygRDyf2lvEX5yEegD6z7JllkH2ZrbNZVQmmiFw_92nL9uKIkb5V8/s320/IMG_9149.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Cologne has quite an extensive greenbelt providing plentiful choice of running routes and the city itself is compact and sightseeing routes can be ran, as long as you don’t mind dodging traffic and commuters.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you are looking for a race, the best known race in the area is the Köln marathon. However, there is an extensive race Calendar for the area. Details can be found at www.myraceland.com</div><div><br /></div><div>For those into their Parkrun’s there are two held in Cologne. One at the Rheinpark and the other at Aachener Weiher.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7AoWmpIZUNwe0LFjzpb4qrB23Z8yZt-0XdBcd2Fa-Um2oezHqT60JdTOGqwpyR0CZ7Ng3Q4f2DG8zzKP25kbqBayYYIfSkP2nsaYKq0JfuZvEhJIzv_rucrLJxn4Fy377P_4gAU2Zv1oYIR_MA4np2YnslSPqnS5LBrb0WjnvoEpZUvbefGCBXOsoDsQ/s4032/IMG_9210.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7AoWmpIZUNwe0LFjzpb4qrB23Z8yZt-0XdBcd2Fa-Um2oezHqT60JdTOGqwpyR0CZ7Ng3Q4f2DG8zzKP25kbqBayYYIfSkP2nsaYKq0JfuZvEhJIzv_rucrLJxn4Fy377P_4gAU2Zv1oYIR_MA4np2YnslSPqnS5LBrb0WjnvoEpZUvbefGCBXOsoDsQ/s320/IMG_9210.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>For those interested in history then the Deutsches Sport and Olympia museum is worth a visit.</div><div><br /></div><div>By the way, the Christmas Markets were also very enjoyable.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Alan Denthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758008919980402125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3450307506529111897.post-67517876419694969542023-09-09T16:12:00.000+01:002023-09-09T16:12:45.275+01:00Running in Montenegro <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGTCcpCpnz1Ka_tlxF9e9CbytE0SOlyuL8XP0rsqHJIZDPVVYJiohOGBj0nIsJXbstKUBRKtPc-kRKsVl1FMsQSxL-eM5TWtoAjKBCsnVwQqeJlASQlCd6ILDIr0lS1H3u35f337eEwn3SldCtiwjNSgxIYxtesiSFzMDrMgaXpfqRfT7oPfrPmY8YB5E/s2200/IMG_8807.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2200" data-original-width="1555" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGTCcpCpnz1Ka_tlxF9e9CbytE0SOlyuL8XP0rsqHJIZDPVVYJiohOGBj0nIsJXbstKUBRKtPc-kRKsVl1FMsQSxL-eM5TWtoAjKBCsnVwQqeJlASQlCd6ILDIr0lS1H3u35f337eEwn3SldCtiwjNSgxIYxtesiSFzMDrMgaXpfqRfT7oPfrPmY8YB5E/s320/IMG_8807.gif" width="226" /></a></div><br /> Montenegro is a small Balkan Country of only 5352 sq. miles (13,812sq.Km.). Yet boasts 5 National Parks, It is a rugged mountainous country with 50 peaks over 2000m in altitude.<div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz0i9B5nJUY9cdvQIuQA_ZIiMZ1b1bquO1GYA0Sr8fvpmhAcAMiiSyqyPqRUd9MIvZLExWqJoEPj_raxyrsXrp7Wj_Rka5jwFDZUaEhRn8046fnOpwHVXZDHFjQiiv0fpdhOnCtYN3j6nMrLdXi66fAnfTNJ0GVvM3MP3JHmIaZ5XVC1M_0qBmaq8L-wY/s4032/IMG_8780.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz0i9B5nJUY9cdvQIuQA_ZIiMZ1b1bquO1GYA0Sr8fvpmhAcAMiiSyqyPqRUd9MIvZLExWqJoEPj_raxyrsXrp7Wj_Rka5jwFDZUaEhRn8046fnOpwHVXZDHFjQiiv0fpdhOnCtYN3j6nMrLdXi66fAnfTNJ0GVvM3MP3JHmIaZ5XVC1M_0qBmaq8L-wY/s320/IMG_8780.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>As such it is a wonderful destination for a spot of trail running, with there being a number of defined trails such as the Bobotor Kuk Trail or the Lovcen Trail which can be found in the Lovcen National Park.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEK0Z8Z6FPdSSwg_m-yFow-Ea-_eWFmTfCRPAr2SM890NqkEqwvm1gKtVAmHE-X6nV25Hz-aT9AIcxC2Bwl_nPmlWu4cULdGuCQzhVm_Lmod8vJmig2l9vugxb_Qatfr3fJhHA-ardXrzRBZoYqQOkkCKaRxzSne72jxptxA5nduVf_LCK62rS1lWxjIY/s3088/IMG_8685.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEK0Z8Z6FPdSSwg_m-yFow-Ea-_eWFmTfCRPAr2SM890NqkEqwvm1gKtVAmHE-X6nV25Hz-aT9AIcxC2Bwl_nPmlWu4cULdGuCQzhVm_Lmod8vJmig2l9vugxb_Qatfr3fJhHA-ardXrzRBZoYqQOkkCKaRxzSne72jxptxA5nduVf_LCK62rS1lWxjIY/w299-h320/IMG_8685.jpeg" width="299" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The longest running trail in Montenegro is Budva to Kosmach Fort . According to AllTrails.com.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUwE8jH0YqIV52E3g-SK-K1W5jfyDfUvw8-1BoVrF9HnaubsntA1C_zmpyo_mfuTHS0zs390-3ZB0royi-NjKSVeonH0u6aAJkuQallWNfO4Eq9SoCK3oL4d2J1-L1UdpPK6iNLQoO7VN75Gco5BcpdVKbFVRvHft94lCctBQR0789YAGv9lBxknbJZoU/s4032/IMG_8674.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUwE8jH0YqIV52E3g-SK-K1W5jfyDfUvw8-1BoVrF9HnaubsntA1C_zmpyo_mfuTHS0zs390-3ZB0royi-NjKSVeonH0u6aAJkuQallWNfO4Eq9SoCK3oL4d2J1-L1UdpPK6iNLQoO7VN75Gco5BcpdVKbFVRvHft94lCctBQR0789YAGv9lBxknbJZoU/s320/IMG_8674.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div>While, the Kotor - Kristal - Pestingrad - Velho Zazi - Doborota - Kotor route offers the greatest elevation with 1219m of ascent. This is said to be the most difficult and most popular of all the trails available.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipo1MBnjiqBFKk0wze2hG1Y0Vh83sggg1pKmh5xhKFwlemvHrjr3HQ0-lWg3M6mT5uow5434VeH5EG91W1YaGat_DwV20uXbVc987UbcBApQ5kCyb2kzWHwst8ta8fGiLFqZv2afj7o3bC9hly7ddNZm10E4RvDiDM7feIp4XZGXSw0nv64ZBJTiL09_w/s3774/IMG_8742.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3774" data-original-width="2830" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipo1MBnjiqBFKk0wze2hG1Y0Vh83sggg1pKmh5xhKFwlemvHrjr3HQ0-lWg3M6mT5uow5434VeH5EG91W1YaGat_DwV20uXbVc987UbcBApQ5kCyb2kzWHwst8ta8fGiLFqZv2afj7o3bC9hly7ddNZm10E4RvDiDM7feIp4XZGXSw0nv64ZBJTiL09_w/s320/IMG_8742.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD82_y5KFBt-tT3bDaEXRWHlqmOy65hEwMm06y5JoUbjlKqHy7UT6y_s8a4DeBHzDzBaeGO8wEb7ystx0JWKwKCjtQ-4y3wx8m3nnXATsCZf99jF3xYbA2Gv1TzeYuhTxcgEGqsIN1gDp0e1nrCcXxCF77vGFw-c8rFofsAwSy-5svcJipzRaaRJFRftM/s3088/IMG_8655.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD82_y5KFBt-tT3bDaEXRWHlqmOy65hEwMm06y5JoUbjlKqHy7UT6y_s8a4DeBHzDzBaeGO8wEb7ystx0JWKwKCjtQ-4y3wx8m3nnXATsCZf99jF3xYbA2Gv1TzeYuhTxcgEGqsIN1gDp0e1nrCcXxCF77vGFw-c8rFofsAwSy-5svcJipzRaaRJFRftM/s320/IMG_8655.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div>With regards to road racing, there are the likes of the Podgorica Marathon in November, the Ostrog Half Marathon in April and the Challenge Budva 5km in September .</div><div><br /></div></div>Alan Denthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758008919980402125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3450307506529111897.post-89610280753676263992023-07-17T10:21:00.020+01:002023-07-17T10:32:07.217+01:00The Bishop Wilton Beast<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLHynlXDQl1m0ytQZJ18XrjUx21Y5RjBD95zCabDPeKoJjPVkyl_E_CUcjIF2mfQMYWJhofYz-y8unewC6b1ce_q3iu9GNnOAWnhwNJZE3zGMp9i7hKEbPI1d_3w2vIF-OY5_Kue3IeXwCroe9LIo_2MmRw7JhzDo2ai9dieIqeJt5Ly39sW4-mFo4X5k/s638/Image-1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="638" data-original-width="638" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLHynlXDQl1m0ytQZJ18XrjUx21Y5RjBD95zCabDPeKoJjPVkyl_E_CUcjIF2mfQMYWJhofYz-y8unewC6b1ce_q3iu9GNnOAWnhwNJZE3zGMp9i7hKEbPI1d_3w2vIF-OY5_Kue3IeXwCroe9LIo_2MmRw7JhzDo2ai9dieIqeJt5Ly39sW4-mFo4X5k/s320/Image-1.jpeg" width="320" /> </a>Having been plagued with Calf problems since trying to get back following my broken foot I managed nearly 3 weeks of easy/steady running - obviously time for a race.</p><p>Not having been on the track for about 10 years the first choice was Blaydon Harriers club mile last Thursday evening where I quickly renewed an old relationship with Lactic Acid as my body didn’t know what had hit as I ground out a 7.34 mile.</p><p>Next up on Saturday was the first running of the Bishop Wilson Beast. A trail race, with nearly 1200 ft of climbing, it has replaced the Yorkshire Wolds Half Marathon which has been a staple of my racing calendar for nearly 40 years.</p><p>The race is held in conjunction with the Bishop Wilton Show and as we gathered on the Show Field for the start there was a strong wind with heavy grey clouds scudding across the sky.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbf4QEBdDunBQ8DTpStVF4CvuyeqVOqDq6Ll1RwApf8YdkQ4-CcO8PH0b41tg1xPBUv5JDgQOPItfpHjDhei-ljVIT5PrG1kk1ViW6xASfJCHFMPmCpxdviUhyFvJ124eKTLiAcBOPDDT-esl_B5sDADortqIt4hoHdjYV2cBoRXaVYwtkrOlhc92bmeY/s2048/85f3aaf7-1436-4ce3-b1f9-254eb7da45f3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbf4QEBdDunBQ8DTpStVF4CvuyeqVOqDq6Ll1RwApf8YdkQ4-CcO8PH0b41tg1xPBUv5JDgQOPItfpHjDhei-ljVIT5PrG1kk1ViW6xASfJCHFMPmCpxdviUhyFvJ124eKTLiAcBOPDDT-esl_B5sDADortqIt4hoHdjYV2cBoRXaVYwtkrOlhc92bmeY/s320/85f3aaf7-1436-4ce3-b1f9-254eb7da45f3.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p>I positioned myself in the middle of the field of runners as we headed out of the show and along a tarmac track before crossing the top of a field and down a very steep hill (the ‘Beast’), then along the valley floor before switching back and climbing up the opposite side of the valley.</p><p>From here it was a question of following a number of paths and tracks across and around a series of fields as we ran across and gradually down the other side of the hill and into Bishop Wilton itself.</p><p>When racing, what comes down must go back up and sure enough after a short stretch of tarmac we started winding our way back up the hill.to Givendale and another short tarmac stretch before again heading off road and a gradual decline, before following the valley bottom back to the ‘Beast’.</p><p>My legs had gone by now and with only about a mile left to go and with the ‘Beast’ looming over me I was forced to scale it at a slow walk/ hobble, dropping 5 places by the time I crested the hill and forced my tired legs towards the finish.</p><p>The race was won by Becky Penty of Knavesmire Harriers in 1.03.53.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLVEd-Fr6Ppdl0kJoKQffmGRpd2DVFhLzpMZ4hk7fctrpzjYx8eisgBQjsxENcEwoSe3ne__CBCzYylZVFktPPQ3ehfzCxOaPoVy_T4flZO2pFAE8PvyDGgSW7p6A_zUMIMKaugcauiK6wdi0aaLigEf00sq1YHgwX32Y9aeR-2lhCDIKeJ-NdfP4T3-E/s2048/c82196fc-2efa-48e1-a221-f25fd5e1578c.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLVEd-Fr6Ppdl0kJoKQffmGRpd2DVFhLzpMZ4hk7fctrpzjYx8eisgBQjsxENcEwoSe3ne__CBCzYylZVFktPPQ3ehfzCxOaPoVy_T4flZO2pFAE8PvyDGgSW7p6A_zUMIMKaugcauiK6wdi0aaLigEf00sq1YHgwX32Y9aeR-2lhCDIKeJ-NdfP4T3-E/s320/c82196fc-2efa-48e1-a221-f25fd5e1578c.jpeg" width="320" /></a></p><p>2nd and first Male was Chin Yong from St Theresa’s AC ahead of Pocklington’s Steve Worth in 3rd.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj40NBSBsjxtyKOH4TFWAoea0yGIe2iiO-6Bsly2VRaffezzsE9-TCXLvO2NOIK1OkCvasPFuaPPszpGe4doM6S2MoOkndRkG-VPdtJ7RnqIX5csGH6-vaz-HjXOqFlJHlIjcupuV4vC3qyqxiBnrkqDDQwhfM86pvMg62EzmkoTncsI25XmPkgi75KbBg/s2048/d30e0a64-c792-458b-8531-8f7a9c7df2f4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj40NBSBsjxtyKOH4TFWAoea0yGIe2iiO-6Bsly2VRaffezzsE9-TCXLvO2NOIK1OkCvasPFuaPPszpGe4doM6S2MoOkndRkG-VPdtJ7RnqIX5csGH6-vaz-HjXOqFlJHlIjcupuV4vC3qyqxiBnrkqDDQwhfM86pvMg62EzmkoTncsI25XmPkgi75KbBg/s320/d30e0a64-c792-458b-8531-8f7a9c7df2f4.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I managed to complete the course in 1.27.04 for 66th place. There was no over 65 category so finished 5th over 60.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDs5npfT_NsCWfgv1Y1kKmRDrQafHl70KplKER6ICJv9_PuiIUMTlxMTDmRGUXrAIeNTDWcKGKU3Zysq0Ji1j9wbl3DEAuZCJ1v4a16wFHwJq68OpzA03LCw0J-9epilWx1KULjCd3t9ef6MxNhSQsBehwhk1N3kG_soXjaAFsBLjZa9OtrbaT0-pVp6Q/s2048/2c61d2bc-a640-4a90-a619-555e3d2626d2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDs5npfT_NsCWfgv1Y1kKmRDrQafHl70KplKER6ICJv9_PuiIUMTlxMTDmRGUXrAIeNTDWcKGKU3Zysq0Ji1j9wbl3DEAuZCJ1v4a16wFHwJq68OpzA03LCw0J-9epilWx1KULjCd3t9ef6MxNhSQsBehwhk1N3kG_soXjaAFsBLjZa9OtrbaT0-pVp6Q/s320/2c61d2bc-a640-4a90-a619-555e3d2626d2.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Despite lack of fitness I really ‘enjoyed’ this race </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">and will continue my annual pilgrimage to Bishop Wilton next year.</span></div>Alan Denthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758008919980402125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3450307506529111897.post-488622259589190582023-06-10T20:11:00.005+01:002023-06-10T20:49:59.434+01:00Blaydon Race 2023<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dybHEXPNVkqsH6mAlzKnC9RoP6145VlqJuoreNSYXJPIBkcI4sMYbN4PDLGgVDrYMJYDiPWqJ7IiqDV0mID3Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p>World and National records may have been tumbling like skittles at last nights Diamond League meeting in Paris but on Tyneside it was a night of Geordie Pride, from Sam Fender’s gig at St James Park to Blaydon Harriers 41st running of the iconic Blaydon Race.</p><p>Over 4000 runners toed the start line on Newcastle Quayside setting of to the sound of the Geordie Ridley bell which followed a rendition of the famous Blaydon Races anthem.</p><p>The race was won comfortably by local runner, Gateshead’s Callum Johnson , for the second year running, in 26.44 for the 5.9 mile route. Flloowed by Cameron Allen 27.22 and Alex Brown 27.49. First female was Camilla Mcknepsey in 31.06.</p><p>Congratulations also to fellow Blaydon Harrier Paddy Garraghan who continued a fine run of form, finishing second in the over 65 category in 38.21 just 8 seconds behind first O65 Thomas Tinley. </p><p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dz2HL1wVhugUxJcDG9ow5jJZc7CgNFt5_sjr_ZCwIDPW0hLbKKAMZihBAqpbpSgPKUczjye8oPnvBtxEBca_w' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p>Unfortunately from a personal view point I was unable to run last night. After having broken my foot at the end of last year, I had targeted the ‘Blaydon’for getting back. But. ongoing calf problems have kept me sidelined. However, my daughter Francesca kept the family flag flying as she took part in her first Blaydon Race. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG5x7umEGKPWxokWI7NaS7A6V8mywu5D-G0fAi1zTzC69xHRhMQK7OrZ9rfrNFuCjRo0a8YKB4sW1AfBO5E7-G4EGtvE57B8I52Ylnn7y7u53Fxik0nqcxq_B8etDxaKfB1dn_QBey93IHXj0njSDoTiltKfJW_gvURUjw8n2_3u8C1rBH9rLiQzHG/s4032/IMG_6478.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG5x7umEGKPWxokWI7NaS7A6V8mywu5D-G0fAi1zTzC69xHRhMQK7OrZ9rfrNFuCjRo0a8YKB4sW1AfBO5E7-G4EGtvE57B8I52Ylnn7y7u53Fxik0nqcxq_B8etDxaKfB1dn_QBey93IHXj0njSDoTiltKfJW_gvURUjw8n2_3u8C1rBH9rLiQzHG/s320/IMG_6478.jpeg" width="240" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks to Eddie Dolby for the videos.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Alan Denthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758008919980402125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3450307506529111897.post-73746602060627462632023-05-30T14:06:00.005+01:002023-05-30T14:06:45.423+01:00Running in Athens<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />If you go for a run in Athens you will certainly not be on your own, there are plenty of other runners about either in the early morning or evening, to avoid the warmest part of the day.<p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFNQEIzOyKHBJ-gsFMspGbtEnk6yvczNY2CwqounOUOMklUrkn3Hzqup3ZFIKuoNyA0vqfF1R64Xooi8cUEY7M9QCGGIN_QLzS0U1MiBjYrT89OW2hRKRi1P_OoJAsyHc9ICK7UKdIcRnErMoyLPjsvukf0qyRocJFplcQiiCmLgM7yq8s1Frxu-Iw/s4032/IMG_7870.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFNQEIzOyKHBJ-gsFMspGbtEnk6yvczNY2CwqounOUOMklUrkn3Hzqup3ZFIKuoNyA0vqfF1R64Xooi8cUEY7M9QCGGIN_QLzS0U1MiBjYrT89OW2hRKRi1P_OoJAsyHc9ICK7UKdIcRnErMoyLPjsvukf0qyRocJFplcQiiCmLgM7yq8s1Frxu-Iw/s320/IMG_7870.jpeg" width="320" /></a></p><p>I have just spent a week in Athens. The city is crowded, with lots of traffic and running on some of the roads can be challenging. But, the effort is definitely worth it.</p><p>We were staying about 120 m from the Panathenaic Stadium and the National Gardens. The gardens are a green oasis in the middle of the city surrounded by historical sites and providing 2 - 3 miles of trails which are popular with runners. Especially early morning and in the evening, avoiding the heat of the day.</p><p><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRw3Zd2NkfZHW3z7VAFycnNDDun5Dj7FiEvxydIlWaSG9gKvx4d9ZuBVEw53VhrVAuCj2mDLsdUJDffJx2azhNQmrRc4k3u46io8KR04BxINavwEk_OYDTiLwFSPr5gARy-EFspGpGw2OrCq25J3r1LaM4pmtJ9j2kRUi8xD4zQRNT5bRozp7CnCmz/s320/IMG_7658.jpeg" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 238); color: #0000ee; text-align: center; text-decoration: underline;" width="240" /></p><div>Historical sites in this area include the old Olympic Stadium, the Temple of Zeus and Hadrians Gate, all in the shadow of the Acropolis. This is the area where my runs were concentrated.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you want to get out of the city there are some good running routes along the coast at Pireaus and from Faliro to Voula.</div><div><br /></div><div>.<img border="0" data-original-height="3764" data-original-width="2823" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiylVy4kSK8lIB7VmbOARJsCc1lyXS00vob3cMsV8nfB-K4N1uWqteN4yPg7O63OgYes68Sw4l6szxWNtvfdfr0bTTeDaRTyfmvYF4b3e2pPpvrVyVec1JoykCPTWYlGJ6Ts2B-vgAPgc5fN4E5N2j1Bx2Jh7xWlzRROIMDs08AH2cbKz_WJThbAobh/w194-h320/IMG_7738.jpeg" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 238); color: #0000ee; text-align: center; text-decoration: underline;" width="194" /></div><div><br /></div><div>The highlight for me though was running on the track with my daughter Francesca, at the Panathenaic Stadium.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizgbS_Aq-_q6SAbc4W8jY07tSifuMco_RnF9Dm_OHwyxlTVD7iUmja83GEUR6MN-lEuR_26IbFbpKfELNMv_bzzSF-wazLloDraiTfx7g_1zqQidBsgzvrpv421El1i0q-sM_3s-A28XgnrpJl1bQH0VUID1qlgTlnyw8-0Zpp50EatPP_VQVN9Jms/s4032/IMG_7903.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizgbS_Aq-_q6SAbc4W8jY07tSifuMco_RnF9Dm_OHwyxlTVD7iUmja83GEUR6MN-lEuR_26IbFbpKfELNMv_bzzSF-wazLloDraiTfx7g_1zqQidBsgzvrpv421El1i0q-sM_3s-A28XgnrpJl1bQH0VUID1qlgTlnyw8-0Zpp50EatPP_VQVN9Jms/s320/IMG_7903.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The stadium dates back to the 4th Century BC and was the site of the first ‘modern’ Olympic Games in 1896.</div><div>We were allowed to run on the track by security staff prior to the stadium opening to visitors provided we paid for a tourist ticket on our way out, as they opened to the public.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI4gTyYJKV89Pa54SzIJAEEz89h3ZjvY-S_7lur6MSiwfuGN4Bgq-IMt95kSG1VVvIudu2yihADNehQsBGB5rPbH_u7TPgf-jVLzGla7VKekbqLDxKHJ7j4Sw783UYacJue-HaH3Riexz_ATsZSKD0c8LFWKnWdW5N4Jv5EmHe4zOH06ITlbpJMNAN/s2048/8b54a59d-f7ba-4010-a169-ff06ff25471e.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXNviYXJ2quI4ady92URPVgihqm2rZWioGnFOUtEOS02jQcOEi06cLzHOZgM7Fz9nIYvNsXbDshptX3YKwlAqVhn13cEeXLWtYNzDw_6dGtgWaS2Kbb_Nhtweaxw9gt4vca2ALnip71x6sdCcwL0wrRTWcEPWB1KHNRk9vyFvkUwQUovwXeV0AEIJ0/s4032/IMG_7503.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXNviYXJ2quI4ady92URPVgihqm2rZWioGnFOUtEOS02jQcOEi06cLzHOZgM7Fz9nIYvNsXbDshptX3YKwlAqVhn13cEeXLWtYNzDw_6dGtgWaS2Kbb_Nhtweaxw9gt4vca2ALnip71x6sdCcwL0wrRTWcEPWB1KHNRk9vyFvkUwQUovwXeV0AEIJ0/s320/IMG_7503.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Having recently spent a few days here I can confirm that running in Rome can be quite tough but never boring. There are many green parks that seem to be large enough to accommodate a roughly 3 mile route. However, our hotel was not too close to any of these so it was a case of hitting the streets.</span></div><p>Traffic in Rome is tumultuous and consequently air quality can suffer. Although the City Authorities are working to curb CO2 levels. I was getting out for my runs around 7am so air conditions were not too bad.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLt3HiKGfdnaezp6nwyn_R6IkHiJAMnwYBkW1hr_Tu0H3gvy6eiTgLGb3OTK17CxJxjkkovkKEAVIc9NOvYs6EMOcLZiOpRBcnYCSW8WEQDxgFcY7shEsyryLb2nGUtaiNLbt01_dlGZCw_o6ZGnkuWYI93y3grS6TH-4rxtx7NSYpiJYw8PItmqQz/s4032/IMG_7620.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLt3HiKGfdnaezp6nwyn_R6IkHiJAMnwYBkW1hr_Tu0H3gvy6eiTgLGb3OTK17CxJxjkkovkKEAVIc9NOvYs6EMOcLZiOpRBcnYCSW8WEQDxgFcY7shEsyryLb2nGUtaiNLbt01_dlGZCw_o6ZGnkuWYI93y3grS6TH-4rxtx7NSYpiJYw8PItmqQz/s320/IMG_7620.jpeg" width="320" /></a></p><p>Running on Rome’s streets can be a little unpredictable due to the way cars are parked and the lottery of crossing busy roads. But the effort is well worth it as you are rewarded with some magnificent historical sights.</p><p>One of my runs , of only 4 mile, took in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, the Colosseum, the Forum of Caesar, Vittoriano, Palazzo Valentini and the Fountain of the Naidas.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT8c9M9nee5-Go67eSL6S9xQYgEeyXydrN5mn6rGA6saiI5rQQgi6ZK8dJbR89uQyYczt9ULNjzPaDIIfGJVfbb8quV3pRFSQez8I_KXY7_KJdAYqUk0AOOYtnATAo6WyiON8m18-trGDfz9pTS6L61FSFXMHXaWrso5s5mj0ho-_jWOaF59KEYIX-/s4032/IMG_7624.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT8c9M9nee5-Go67eSL6S9xQYgEeyXydrN5mn6rGA6saiI5rQQgi6ZK8dJbR89uQyYczt9ULNjzPaDIIfGJVfbb8quV3pRFSQez8I_KXY7_KJdAYqUk0AOOYtnATAo6WyiON8m18-trGDfz9pTS6L61FSFXMHXaWrso5s5mj0ho-_jWOaF59KEYIX-/s320/IMG_7624.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>For those who enjoy their Saturday morning Park Run, there are two Park Runs held in Rome. The Roma Pineto Park Run at Via Vittoriano Montiilio and Caffarella which has a Metro stop close by.</p><p>Our visit also coincided with Rome’s Run for the Cure 8 km road race. The top three finishers being:</p><p>1st Razine Marouan (C S Esercito) 24.58</p><p>2nd El Otmani Said (C S Esercito) 24.59</p><p>3rd Rieti Lorenzo ( ASD Athletics La Sbarra) 26.16</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfHlBp4wHwcKAsp1wMZFhqquRcER9rJ_ZCntiOnHcPh7oa-QV94J3UNWVrb27ggM4RmLjLvvbOK6UND4_UP8SpCvE1EUTHbLzIE3G1C681NimSVMKaFZU0ZrjMeyyT7CUI4XZM0IaC-ZG_nMzBqo8rLdL1Vk2Ub0l-urVP21NcgWsWDiIciIJqkBzc/s4032/IMG_7589.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfHlBp4wHwcKAsp1wMZFhqquRcER9rJ_ZCntiOnHcPh7oa-QV94J3UNWVrb27ggM4RmLjLvvbOK6UND4_UP8SpCvE1EUTHbLzIE3G1C681NimSVMKaFZU0ZrjMeyyT7CUI4XZM0IaC-ZG_nMzBqo8rLdL1Vk2Ub0l-urVP21NcgWsWDiIciIJqkBzc/s320/IMG_7589.jpeg" width="320" /></a></p>Alan Denthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758008919980402125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3450307506529111897.post-91783076703034640412023-04-29T12:00:00.004+01:002023-04-29T12:02:36.354+01:00In at the Deep End - Aqua Jogging <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZlSNXRB7gYB9wwe2xFoy16I21p1ngH7CAG09QWA2iODKCMrbriURcxyVGLbgF6IchEpfrABCf7RPLwFnvNG1G2xu4RWB7AWBv9fPUDU48rMPtzVra3by0pIV_J_ffX-sPQrcSJHbWlrUZCq5TEboKst0lmLJ-crR_1o34nXFlqqYe8Z-XZ-D_1wGJ/s845/759F0A39-5624-4DB9-9C09-6CE3DDF0E09C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="845" data-original-width="567" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZlSNXRB7gYB9wwe2xFoy16I21p1ngH7CAG09QWA2iODKCMrbriURcxyVGLbgF6IchEpfrABCf7RPLwFnvNG1G2xu4RWB7AWBv9fPUDU48rMPtzVra3by0pIV_J_ffX-sPQrcSJHbWlrUZCq5TEboKst0lmLJ-crR_1o34nXFlqqYe8Z-XZ-D_1wGJ/s320/759F0A39-5624-4DB9-9C09-6CE3DDF0E09C.jpeg" width="215" /></a></div><br /> Since breaking my foot towards the end of last year I have found it difficult to get back into running. I had originally thought I would be back, easing into it by Christmas, and I thought that was being generous.<p></p><p>As it has turned out it was the end of February before I was able to start. 4 months out, during which I tried to maintain general fitness. </p><p>Two weeks in I then picked up a calf injury. After which I am now working my way back. I have found that the foot that I broke becomes painful and aches as I increase the length of my runs. This sometimes results in having to miss subsequent runs.</p><p>As a result I have adopted a session of Aqua jogging mid way through each week to take the pressure of my foot and still get a session in.</p><p>Aqua jogging, or deep water running is a cardiovascular activity that mimics the action of running while submerged in water, with the body kept upright by the use of a floatation belt around the waist</p><p>It uses the same muscles as running but the resistance of the water forces you to work harder. Although you can’t truly replicate those lung bursting sessions from the track or road I can still get in some tough sessions while avoiding any damaging impact on my foot.</p><p><br /></p>Alan Denthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758008919980402125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3450307506529111897.post-87301107605668226112023-03-02T12:26:00.000+00:002023-03-02T12:26:05.507+00:00The Morpeth Olympics <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUrX5zxfwfWElPnGlAjwPkppf3ibA733xrFj7KbCJ3VLbcNQ-3c-WzwY5oGSMSAT8gnmSNC2mzQQwSPWHPstdp2diMK6Y1NO7GuobNLh6jmK4aTPvgkJUc5mHuxETeW73fLvsdzuBelYZsBnjKNCUH1PnX6vkecuM5nncCx0bPJqqRBG8r5tQcvkx5/s1884/97F6D351-0E24-4948-BB9E-76B6A65E133A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1884" data-original-width="1244" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUrX5zxfwfWElPnGlAjwPkppf3ibA733xrFj7KbCJ3VLbcNQ-3c-WzwY5oGSMSAT8gnmSNC2mzQQwSPWHPstdp2diMK6Y1NO7GuobNLh6jmK4aTPvgkJUc5mHuxETeW73fLvsdzuBelYZsBnjKNCUH1PnX6vkecuM5nncCx0bPJqqRBG8r5tQcvkx5/s320/97F6D351-0E24-4948-BB9E-76B6A65E133A.jpeg" width="211" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Elite athletes will already have their eyes on next year’s Olympics in Paris. The modern Olympics were the brainchild of Baron de Coubertin of course, but a market town , Morpeth, in Northumberland had been hosting its own Olympics since the 1870’s</p><p>The events at Morpeth included running, high jump, pole vault and wrestling. All of which featured in the last Olympics, held in Tokyo. Alongside Tug of War and handicap Quoits.</p><p>So, more than 20 years prior to the first Modern Olympics, Morpeth were holding their own equivalent. The last episode taking place in 1958.</p><p>Much Wenlock in Shropshire also held an Olympics prior to the modern version.</p><p>The video below is from the 1933 version of the Morpeth Olympics.</p><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ibYHwe25cWg" width="320" youtube-src-id="ibYHwe25cWg"></iframe><br /> <p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Alan Denthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758008919980402125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3450307506529111897.post-6746399676189937102023-02-10T16:46:00.008+00:002023-02-10T16:50:19.756+00:00Is everyone getting faster?<p> Generally times for races always continue to improve. With the very best, world and national records highlighted by the media.</p><p>But are we starting to see an in-depth improvement across all distances? </p><p>I read recently that T&F News in America which has tracked every sub 4 minute mile by an American since Dan Bowden first did it on 1957, will no longer do so due to the high number of runners who are now achieving it. 19 in 2020, 36 in 2021, with last year seeing 63 runners breaking the barrier and an expectation of even more this year. (The reason for this breakthrough they believe is down mainly to the use of carbon plated shoes) </p><p>In this years Hakone elkiden in Japan. Japan Running News standardised the times ( different legs of the relay vary in length) of all of the runners to the half marathon distance and found that 67 ran sub 63 minutes for the half marathon distance. With a further 27 running sub62 minutes and 5 sub 61 minutes.</p><p>Then this week the Armagh 5km witnessed 132 runners go under 15 minutes and a further 17 run sub 14 minutes for 5km.</p><p>It’s definitely looking as though there is a general improving in times, don’t you think?</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eUBXQOkejw4" width="320" youtube-src-id="eUBXQOkejw4"></iframe></div><br /><p></p>Alan Denthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758008919980402125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3450307506529111897.post-63085503170450260502023-02-10T09:55:00.000+00:002023-02-10T09:55:04.941+00:00My goal is like a rock in the river around which life flows<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWLwg3uL0xV1dN2o6n6twywWUsOM3CboJNJ8ArxMoOCBIc76f6o_r57D5-Lk6AEsDp9oig7CzuZaKWLV60YuqSzFiLCz2brx9wNpNUJFgw7B-BY6T7KmwbFcOSLq3KPT1wNCxtA1vZ_2WWH8cNdXX4SXu4EXLABY73U8HKT_v4760Q6szUKJlXf6mL/s1280/FBD200DE-1DA2-4DD1-87C6-6880C1AD237F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWLwg3uL0xV1dN2o6n6twywWUsOM3CboJNJ8ArxMoOCBIc76f6o_r57D5-Lk6AEsDp9oig7CzuZaKWLV60YuqSzFiLCz2brx9wNpNUJFgw7B-BY6T7KmwbFcOSLq3KPT1wNCxtA1vZ_2WWH8cNdXX4SXu4EXLABY73U8HKT_v4760Q6szUKJlXf6mL/s320/FBD200DE-1DA2-4DD1-87C6-6880C1AD237F.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> My immediate goal is to return to some kind of fitness following breaking my foot in two places before Christmas.<p></p><p>I don’t know if I was being naive but it is taking much longer to recover than I thought it would. Starting with some easy 2 and 3 mile runs two weeks ago I have been easing back into things.</p><p>To give myself a target I entered the Blaydon Race which takes place on 9th June. However, suffering the setback, last night, of pulling my right calf I find myself unable to run again. Hopefully it is going to be a short term injury and in the meantime my goal remains steadfast.</p>Alan Denthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758008919980402125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3450307506529111897.post-45776312864540790612023-02-08T14:14:00.006+00:002023-02-08T14:16:28.195+00:00I recognise that face<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRruMnGbVm-znh0cS-u7ufcfLb1xvzCXyuyffGn7vjDGJn_cgnDkDBrZUMNugyqcOGCYGHhe-fkfZPmvreur3BFS48qGdDV3v1yRYz7yvCCcfYg7rscDFBtGrRFqiXd-7CVmr168bz2df4iRYUsjlMN_8n-8q7uieh_yo47sYSHDcTe2tDjHmmZei5/s4032/E7BDC68E-F72D-43CE-8B76-ECE11163E213.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRruMnGbVm-znh0cS-u7ufcfLb1xvzCXyuyffGn7vjDGJn_cgnDkDBrZUMNugyqcOGCYGHhe-fkfZPmvreur3BFS48qGdDV3v1yRYz7yvCCcfYg7rscDFBtGrRFqiXd-7CVmr168bz2df4iRYUsjlMN_8n-8q7uieh_yo47sYSHDcTe2tDjHmmZei5/s320/E7BDC68E-F72D-43CE-8B76-ECE11163E213.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> Flicking through this month’s copy of AW and there in the pages was a familiar if somewhat younger face of a runner I recognised and have trained with in the past, running in the inaugural IAAF World Cross Country Championships back in 1973.<p></p><p>Bill Robinson was an active member of Blaydon Harriers when I joined them back in 1981. But was running for Gateshead Harriers when this photograph was taken.</p><p>I still often bump into Bill, now well into his 70’s riding his bike along the Derwent Walk when I am out for a Sunday morning run.</p><p><br /></p><p>(Photo from AW)</p><p><br /></p>Alan Denthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758008919980402125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3450307506529111897.post-35030373712743125092023-02-02T22:45:00.000+00:002023-02-02T22:45:07.655+00:00A blast from the past <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7sLv2wb0xV9u8sIXPiM5LBc6UzCAsLtGjzTVdsTcR23tvf8EAVTvS9mT5d5PAQdsXiY5oEJ-8NV02XR38EdfkD3dL1RpkeF4LTQhaP1rI-n2mHYrmYiQXT1PqNd1kT6iNoChs-KWdRg2S_EphN4dy_iPtW1dc2CTDnx-XL3voO_2vt0gAP4JvOS5F/s4032/1C2985CA-3C25-49F3-B861-1637F90BD727.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7sLv2wb0xV9u8sIXPiM5LBc6UzCAsLtGjzTVdsTcR23tvf8EAVTvS9mT5d5PAQdsXiY5oEJ-8NV02XR38EdfkD3dL1RpkeF4LTQhaP1rI-n2mHYrmYiQXT1PqNd1kT6iNoChs-KWdRg2S_EphN4dy_iPtW1dc2CTDnx-XL3voO_2vt0gAP4JvOS5F/s320/1C2985CA-3C25-49F3-B861-1637F90BD727.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmvZyzm_h5RKC824qVr13hQmdb4Re932FoOzsfgtFYotYiK325Ydzsgk9omcNO-JzkSMCwOX6YqCsQ-3w4Z7m9H3O27AfhbtSJMZbDbFSD_5NxaZY2XrULayEuWGIXUMU8wzvgU5X6qWAbZnusdTT0TVzH7xiet7k7FHITDWFJrRP14u35wD4jN05B/s4032/5AE91947-7211-40E7-9B7B-AF0585BFDF2C.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmvZyzm_h5RKC824qVr13hQmdb4Re932FoOzsfgtFYotYiK325Ydzsgk9omcNO-JzkSMCwOX6YqCsQ-3w4Z7m9H3O27AfhbtSJMZbDbFSD_5NxaZY2XrULayEuWGIXUMU8wzvgU5X6qWAbZnusdTT0TVzH7xiet7k7FHITDWFJrRP14u35wD4jN05B/s320/5AE91947-7211-40E7-9B7B-AF0585BFDF2C.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> With a trip down to York on the horizon in the near future it was a bit of a coincidence that training partner Dave turned up with a copy of Northern Runner magazine from 1987, this evening. Containing a report and results from that years York Half Marathon.<p></p><p>11th place and 2nd team. Not a bad day out!</p>Alan Denthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758008919980402125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3450307506529111897.post-89292962961865089512023-01-27T11:52:00.000+00:002023-01-27T11:52:46.926+00:00It wasn’t far, it wasn’t fast and……<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It certainly wasn’t pretty. BUT, I have managed my first run since breaking my foot before Christmas. In fact, despite trying to maintain my general fitness levels, it was probably the most uncomfortable 2 miles I can remember ever running. It can only be onward and upward from here, surely.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have also been reading Rick Broadbent’s book Endurance- The Extraordinary Life’s and Times of Emile Zátopek.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The book not only portrays Zátopek’s running career but describes it in the context of the political situation of the time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One of the quotes attributed to Zátopek in the book is “If you want to run, run a mile; if you want to experience a different life, run a marathon.” On reading this, although I could relate to where he is coming from I couldn’t help wondering how true that is today? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In a world where running a marathon has become a sort of natural right of passage. Something on one’s bucket list. Obviously the circumstances are different today when the vast majority of marathon runners seem to be happy just to complete the distance rather than compete over the distance.Perhaps that is now why Ultra Marathons are becoming more popular?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif1R87XWggnMcnmdgEkyH7T-L3j9kgifTSXJ3qkkLYduF2NMkSbksoc0xx4a68VmQXQrXRoycwhH2Csb_eCB44JmQiE_iuvOg18lVcs7JAXw1hJRT6RM8Rb_GrEuCGnBz69K3lJGEixKD6K4sWOeaKeDutrXBfqAa_KmjEernIPA8iXiVanKujU5mm/s4032/01D7D4F5-676A-4CE2-BAAE-27FD9E0E1CCB.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif1R87XWggnMcnmdgEkyH7T-L3j9kgifTSXJ3qkkLYduF2NMkSbksoc0xx4a68VmQXQrXRoycwhH2Csb_eCB44JmQiE_iuvOg18lVcs7JAXw1hJRT6RM8Rb_GrEuCGnBz69K3lJGEixKD6K4sWOeaKeDutrXBfqAa_KmjEernIPA8iXiVanKujU5mm/s320/01D7D4F5-676A-4CE2-BAAE-27FD9E0E1CCB.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Also in his book Rick Broadbent describes Daniel Lieberman of Harvard university’s paper ‘The Evolution of Marathon Running’ saying the upshot of man’s ability to run “is that endurance runners are true masters of the universe’</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This, of course reminded me of one of my favourite tracks, Masters of the Universe’ by my favourite band Hawkwind.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pGTKjg4tnHk" width="320" youtube-src-id="pGTKjg4tnHk"></iframe></div><br /> <p></p>Alan Denthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758008919980402125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3450307506529111897.post-60054141031279583052023-01-03T13:05:00.010+00:002023-01-03T13:09:07.225+00:00Frank Hart - The First Black Ultrarunning star <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz0Hk2MJuZ8fMUem7lB8mVSjUN3kLdxsjasTdeACSU53wT2EiaG2tH1vbtyt3VmNF6lOUafxsC0-ewCL5Xhdt7G1S3eQlqLi_DgCxNyc1CJAlQoRrbAAoj0qxa1ux9EUYguBdQj4j3k06gUIQGvevetwugi1iKdJALL05Unv7KFbqua4Y206qk9RCq/s1116/BC0F75E3-EE97-449B-BA9F-217CF7A64D04.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1116" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz0Hk2MJuZ8fMUem7lB8mVSjUN3kLdxsjasTdeACSU53wT2EiaG2tH1vbtyt3VmNF6lOUafxsC0-ewCL5Xhdt7G1S3eQlqLi_DgCxNyc1CJAlQoRrbAAoj0qxa1ux9EUYguBdQj4j3k06gUIQGvevetwugi1iKdJALL05Unv7KFbqua4Y206qk9RCq/s320/BC0F75E3-EE97-449B-BA9F-217CF7A64D04.webp" width="201" /></a></div><br /> Following on from Rob Hadgraft‘s ‘Pioneers in Bloomers’ which follows the exploits of the first professional sports women in Britain. I am continuing to get my running fix through reading as I slowly recover from my injuries.<p></p><div>This time it’s a history by David Crocket - Frank Hart, The First Black Ultrarunning Star. Completing at least 113 ultra races, his greatest achievement being setting a then world record for 6 day racing of 565 miles at Maddison Square Gardens in 1879.</div><div><br /></div><div>Frank Hart is one of the first nationally famous black athletes in America, even if he is little heard of, overcoming racial slurs and stereotyping. Unfortunately ‘Jim Crow’ laws and general bigotry which took hold in America during the 20th Century meant that what inclusivity that did exist and taken advantage of, by Hart, was lost for years.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hart made a relative fortune through pedestrianism before losing his money and dying a pauper in 1908.</div>Alan Denthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758008919980402125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3450307506529111897.post-10480601502912886392022-12-22T12:44:00.019+00:002022-12-22T13:41:45.892+00:00Another fine read from Rob Hadgraft<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Unfortunately I am still not running as my broken foot slowly heals. However, reading Rob Hadgraft‘s new book ‘Pioneers in Bloomers’ has helped fill in some of my extra spare time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs5KK9TY4WTJWXU3d4hfMkjgxUaS2HKBKcqRXsqTcdGg6PkujW15lskJpglzoJB1c0kkgAjDwi4Sr4D4-fdA8MwVYZJm8VYgMyC9oF5qj-iJmi1zkVHwteTqIrKY-dQ703M5sD23qUVL3ZDt3U85kAa0XNSMfeJLssNOXsUC9hKGNqPUHoD2w4A59f/s4032/08D83BC1-6CB9-49F8-B789-92EB5D82A26C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs5KK9TY4WTJWXU3d4hfMkjgxUaS2HKBKcqRXsqTcdGg6PkujW15lskJpglzoJB1c0kkgAjDwi4Sr4D4-fdA8MwVYZJm8VYgMyC9oF5qj-iJmi1zkVHwteTqIrKY-dQ703M5sD23qUVL3ZDt3U85kAa0XNSMfeJLssNOXsUC9hKGNqPUHoD2w4A59f/s320/08D83BC1-6CB9-49F8-B789-92EB5D82A26C.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> The book looks at how Victorian women laid the foundations for women’s sport today and shows how they were also pioneers of women’s rights.<p></p><div>I’ve read a number of books about pedestrianism but they have all tended to concentrate on the feats of men with woman usually at best a footnote. Here Rob Hadgraft details the trials and achievements of the first professional sports women in 19th century Britain and to some extent America.</div><div><br /></div><div>Concentrating on the specific histories of the most prominent 21 women who participated in the sport in order to, in some cases ‘put food on the table’ and their battle against not only the clock or distance to be covered but also often against the authorities and the prejudice’s of the time.</div><div>.</div><div>From my point of view, as the consumption of beer, particularly by me is something I enjoy and am interested in, the book throws up the interesting fact that the proprietor of the North Woolwich Gardens, William Holland, where some of the events were held, is widely considered to be the person who invented the idea of the beer festival.</div><div><br /></div><div>It may be to late to add this book to your Christmas list but if Santa doesn’t bring you a copy , it’s definitely worth seeking out.</div>Alan Denthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758008919980402125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3450307506529111897.post-62608274058487407202022-11-12T11:55:00.003+00:002022-11-12T11:55:52.530+00:00I, robot<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1LhS93ZMBQdYQtGes2hrUt23BmL-jszK-mo10Dd-MXLmI_ELG3Xad0zY3EQV96xvjQZDSZTKCbNYERAUYhNHjK2lIrhogpH7L8aFyySI9w7K5Q0YgaNwsn5-hSvfrg9n0BD3NRKvl1frtXTVPFIyZI8izJv_r-As14fpePk9dCXZVcNVAIsVx0sHe/s2560/3CF780AE-6533-47F1-B977-A77F2234B4F9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1LhS93ZMBQdYQtGes2hrUt23BmL-jszK-mo10Dd-MXLmI_ELG3Xad0zY3EQV96xvjQZDSZTKCbNYERAUYhNHjK2lIrhogpH7L8aFyySI9w7K5Q0YgaNwsn5-hSvfrg9n0BD3NRKvl1frtXTVPFIyZI8izJv_r-As14fpePk9dCXZVcNVAIsVx0sHe/s320/3CF780AE-6533-47F1-B977-A77F2234B4F9.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div><br /> A few months ago I read ‘The Slummer: Quarters Till Death’ a novel by Geoffrey Simpson, himself a runner with 5000m and10000m pb’s of 14.57 and 31.14.<p></p><div>The book is set in the year 2083 and is the story of one man’s struggle to improve his life on the fringes of society through his love of running. Taking on the genetically enhanced athletes of the elite.</div><div><br /></div><div>Pretty standard SF stuff to be fair but with running as the prime mover.</div><div><br /></div><div>Far fetched?</div><div><br /></div><div>Well an article in the October edition of AW features some of the ideas of Frank Diana, described as a ‘futurist’. He works at one of the sponsoring companies of both the London and New York marathons, Tara Consultancy Services (TCS).</div><div><br /></div><div>The article suggests that in future, due to technological advances, athletes could be wearing running gear produced from materials that ‘dynamically morph based on body temperature and weather conditions to create an optimal temperature for the wearer. </div><div><br /></div><div>Also 3D printed nutrition providing the optimal and individualised mix of nutrients, based on real- time data received from nanabots that live in the bloodstream.</div><div><br /></div><div>Looking even further ahead Diana suggests the possibility of Exoskeletons, implants, artificial body parts and human/machine convergence.</div><div><br /></div><div>So possibly not so far fetched.</div><div><br /></div><div>And to think that the last couple of years has seen arguments about the use of a carbon plate in your running shoe!</div>Alan Denthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758008919980402125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3450307506529111897.post-54361067225236363892022-10-21T17:25:00.010+01:002022-10-21T17:38:44.182+01:00I would like to thank the NHS staff at Blaydon Primary Care<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvGs9hDJfX1Eu8lLPrXNEey7GpeE1287KKcmLNA3iWvDWO1NW0Fec6QuDAe_sWSOclTm-gn3tA8hdqzkwXDwu3CEWxKdEsPj0NBHnNcfuvoDFIAs5mDKqg_g8lJn4Y-X86unwtumjXXqPbKw-w6pqBj0xX_exdIhx7rvgRtIFt__Zr6fYwkQCSOQwJ/s2048/44305AE3-0768-4321-8562-DAD24FA2B88C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvGs9hDJfX1Eu8lLPrXNEey7GpeE1287KKcmLNA3iWvDWO1NW0Fec6QuDAe_sWSOclTm-gn3tA8hdqzkwXDwu3CEWxKdEsPj0NBHnNcfuvoDFIAs5mDKqg_g8lJn4Y-X86unwtumjXXqPbKw-w6pqBj0xX_exdIhx7rvgRtIFt__Zr6fYwkQCSOQwJ/s320/44305AE3-0768-4321-8562-DAD24FA2B88C.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Following the Manchester Half Marathon I had a reasonably easy week, to try to get rid of the various niggles that I had been carying.<p></p><p>This week started well with a hill session on Monday. The plan was to then gradually increase my daily mileage over the week and do an interval session on Saturday.</p><p>All was going well, until last night’s run that is, when I ended up having an argument with a car. As you would expect the car won and I came off second best. With the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones fractured in my right foot.</p><p>So, unfortunately it is another case of one step forward, two steps back.</p><p>Many thanks to the NHS staff at Blaydon Primary Care for their help and care.</p><p><br /></p>Alan Denthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758008919980402125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3450307506529111897.post-54673827913488698242022-10-10T16:53:00.003+01:002022-10-10T16:56:31.044+01:00Maximising the potential for future pay days or unsportsmanlike conduct<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ttuw7i8F7pE" width="320" youtube-src-id="Ttuw7i8F7pE"></iframe></div><br /> At the recent 7th running of the l’Alcdia half marathon in Valencia, Spain. Winner Luis Angel Esriche reached the finish line way ahead of the chasing competitors only to stop, waiting for 28 seconds before actually crossing the finish line to claim victory.<p></p><p>Why?</p><p>Well the race organisers were offering 150 euro for anyone who broke the course record (just over 69 minutes). Esriche was well inside this time when he arrived at the finish and seemingly decided to stop before the finish line to avoid breaking the record by too much, in the hope of being able to claim the record again next year.</p><p>apuntmedia.es quoted Esriche as saying “everyone can think what they want” while Euro Weekly reported that he agreed that the image of him standing at the finish line for so long could be seen as disrespectful.</p><p>Images of this extraordinary finish can be seen in the above video from 7 min 15 seconds onwards.</p><p>Incidentally, the woman’s course record was also broken and the winning bonus claimed. But this time in a more conventional style.</p>Alan Denthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758008919980402125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3450307506529111897.post-75051162355985717942022-10-09T19:47:00.002+01:002022-10-09T19:47:41.766+01:00Manchester Half Marathon<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmsgF8Z2iTuTmbGuNaGGpswtNvCs1OAwT1pocfLqYTLAnubjoSSSgDDKvUByiHD4wbgzQjoNCUeEEsQtcbiYj-ClQiSeU9rQ5RgxfVIDuXkQ8NyERevc3vCSxBaNbR8gvOf3HOze3fA0MM26GFgrtM_Do7KHRwwoh7Ht9j1RNNALefS22V9dOIVs3E/s4032/FB2EF670-9809-4369-B7B7-36CF939002A5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmsgF8Z2iTuTmbGuNaGGpswtNvCs1OAwT1pocfLqYTLAnubjoSSSgDDKvUByiHD4wbgzQjoNCUeEEsQtcbiYj-ClQiSeU9rQ5RgxfVIDuXkQ8NyERevc3vCSxBaNbR8gvOf3HOze3fA0MM26GFgrtM_Do7KHRwwoh7Ht9j1RNNALefS22V9dOIVs3E/s320/FB2EF670-9809-4369-B7B7-36CF939002A5.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Having lurched from one niggle to another preparation for the Manchester Half Marathon had not gone to plan. So I decided to just make it a steady run, keeping an even pace throughout.<div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKC_JHB3qT-12S53FIhQ6nWk2U1srzrMBD7TQUzpEE8mPp7Q5KRJeTAAdXcy_ti39k5pRfmAvpeWmUZlfNxp4q7lw0xkN1HAh3-zjrUk_52Xvf5vreCjfS7qqqKP292yioacytjQ1fVdP6ESoUX_p-tV3vzAGXKZEQlc4IkdUJPGYYrIqCXxXFYuwS/w251-h320/89A8BD71-A767-48AB-98DC-C44168DD9471.jpeg" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 238); color: #0000ee; text-align: center; text-decoration: underline;" width="251" /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 238);"><u><br /></u></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The race was won by Kris Jones in 1.03.46. The conditions today being ideal for running. This is also a fast course and I wish I could have raced on it 30 odd year ago as I’m sure it would have led to a revision of my pb.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUblGrtWp0HoiG00S7IJeFjYjdxAcl7HW-RaxvWreeJbCroVf9IP-gkHDuY2Jpy3cjaLLdxi3Aeh3WqIGy1E2YEkG-MuV--PRuMuam7tMXlxZGiCIr9hw0W18kJ4Jn8UJ_ZYlcKFZG_ydGn4N5nuxaABisW3FpzjAJy6ZoGRkVtn9RwKAh1nYCtlRp/s2048/B4364201-A3F8-4DC6-989C-9F65084428FB.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUblGrtWp0HoiG00S7IJeFjYjdxAcl7HW-RaxvWreeJbCroVf9IP-gkHDuY2Jpy3cjaLLdxi3Aeh3WqIGy1E2YEkG-MuV--PRuMuam7tMXlxZGiCIr9hw0W18kJ4Jn8UJ_ZYlcKFZG_ydGn4N5nuxaABisW3FpzjAJy6ZoGRkVtn9RwKAh1nYCtlRp/s320/B4364201-A3F8-4DC6-989C-9F65084428FB.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Today’s tactics however proved to be the right one’s for me as I clocked 1.51.12, despite, once again, cramping up. At least it is a pb as an over 65 year old. Every cloud has a silver lining. As they say.<p></p></div></div></div></div><div>I enjoyed today’s run as did my sister Catherine who also ran. I think we may be back for another attempt.</div>Alan Denthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758008919980402125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3450307506529111897.post-48511774904949453082022-10-06T15:55:00.001+01:002022-10-06T15:55:24.488+01:00Running in Skiathos<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Featuring heavily in the novels of Greek writer Alexandria Papadiamantos, Skiathos is a small Greek island in tha northwest Aegean Sea and the western most island in the Northern Sporades. Measuring approximately 9 km long and 5 km wide it boasts 26 designated and marked ‘hiking’ routes covering 130 miles, which are also ideal for running.</span></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVNjPA9J6GHqfZsgHHru4X7pk1Uzc6c-4VWhZSfaxJyB8uhgdPkzqakkbbFNQY65oXUvJQsFO4zz4B5eGailPlTdfaxKvIEe0SCqONDl4uOVGv3gnH0ANGEEn1vRKmVB0uUTLsCaEYVdgiJzTR8_RIPPKqZXLYJwgm_PhmV4O1oMat-8qbxkeVgk0s/s4032/FBCE20ED-FEAB-4FE4-83A7-71CAC9A5E214.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVNjPA9J6GHqfZsgHHru4X7pk1Uzc6c-4VWhZSfaxJyB8uhgdPkzqakkbbFNQY65oXUvJQsFO4zz4B5eGailPlTdfaxKvIEe0SCqONDl4uOVGv3gnH0ANGEEn1vRKmVB0uUTLsCaEYVdgiJzTR8_RIPPKqZXLYJwgm_PhmV4O1oMat-8qbxkeVgk0s/s320/FBCE20ED-FEAB-4FE4-83A7-71CAC9A5E214.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Unfortunately due to a niggling foot injury I didn’t manage to get as many runs in as I thought I would. But I thoroughly enjoyed those I did. <div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLVb6bv0pR4PfkjKHFpqxSHBr269RnWpQNqS5vjhiUdNesxwnkY8ZyvUeVEdx8N2dMLzqM1DHlEqvDL6EuhDXpjryMj0WK_F2YP6NYSEHzzAw8rfh_8HUdsuvdc_0s6igiwaWSrN-qS8NAObJxLkYc2WBbQzNGOz2fmMck-1NZn2FcvcEtL4HQzTIt/s4032/1BF642A8-B851-47B0-937F-4F8514F73668.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLVb6bv0pR4PfkjKHFpqxSHBr269RnWpQNqS5vjhiUdNesxwnkY8ZyvUeVEdx8N2dMLzqM1DHlEqvDL6EuhDXpjryMj0WK_F2YP6NYSEHzzAw8rfh_8HUdsuvdc_0s6igiwaWSrN-qS8NAObJxLkYc2WBbQzNGOz2fmMck-1NZn2FcvcEtL4HQzTIt/s320/1BF642A8-B851-47B0-937F-4F8514F73668.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Like most Greek islands the coast is made up of beaches and rugged bays but the hilly interior is heavily wooded with pine forests and the trails provide some stunning views.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeQAWxK31GMjE8GZRfvEIxaP8sqKCoKcveBLS3nvt-hk-Z1gPB8HZFX5NmRbQIMbvAiM7OxtmxzRd83de_3AGPmUEdXx_9seoVUuDlk3sxvaDZb13oj-KafruBr6Eenu-emVAmEZfQB4zfjVg-tWuqzulag9_JWf4HRCZnxFdCoGqYQdbhzafw48W1/s4032/93E02D13-2AF1-47CD-9063-9C50504EAA3B.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeQAWxK31GMjE8GZRfvEIxaP8sqKCoKcveBLS3nvt-hk-Z1gPB8HZFX5NmRbQIMbvAiM7OxtmxzRd83de_3AGPmUEdXx_9seoVUuDlk3sxvaDZb13oj-KafruBr6Eenu-emVAmEZfQB4zfjVg-tWuqzulag9_JWf4HRCZnxFdCoGqYQdbhzafw48W1/s320/93E02D13-2AF1-47CD-9063-9C50504EAA3B.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>There is also a trail half marathon on the island, held annually and named after Alexandria Papadiamantos. Who was born on the island.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-X7q57Hhm12VyV97jTlwPpNg-GF19SsNjLmtdyBlLS0v4vAOidrefbeoPAD8PPYzQLvabRag44_vvkHP2w_YJUltBkbiRcsec79X2FM6eZz18VMLgej904PFpYAGQT9lqcJZzIURbupXKOucTqyjOgyFKKqXb_z4YQIAuRoniV6kK8ZaQltTWrw3f/s1280/C29AEE56-B2ED-48FE-B76B-63018EE13B0A.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-X7q57Hhm12VyV97jTlwPpNg-GF19SsNjLmtdyBlLS0v4vAOidrefbeoPAD8PPYzQLvabRag44_vvkHP2w_YJUltBkbiRcsec79X2FM6eZz18VMLgej904PFpYAGQT9lqcJZzIURbupXKOucTqyjOgyFKKqXb_z4YQIAuRoniV6kK8ZaQltTWrw3f/s320/C29AEE56-B2ED-48FE-B76B-63018EE13B0A.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /></div>Alan Denthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758008919980402125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3450307506529111897.post-66111448833355436462022-09-20T12:16:00.000+01:002022-09-20T12:16:04.013+01:00Need a new pair of shoes?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">These days running shoes are big, big business with sports brands sponsoring athletes to wear and promote their products.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Over the last couple of years the introduction of ‘carbon plates’ to running shoes has also provided a lot of controversy.</span></div><p>Imagine, however, not being able to get hold of any type of running shoe and if you could get a pair, being restricted as to where and for what you could wear them for.</p><p>See the copy of the letter below from the Scottish Education Authority, in 1947, in reply to a request from Clydesdale Harriers.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxUm0-xpYRIZxvx0KC-eUlGHKeBNtZ2T1_5OghP9tVH5J58o5R3au7wdg-3neG9PK_uxl0J13ecpcVW3r3NbDjeEWhzR1Thb2zbeRaH6uBtFux0TFVgWK0i0pzAmSjupY43uu3KoLP49QcDspWe0kOuhJTjAIEwAjxI2Avzrrleil_PoGf0th3ex7O/s1792/881137F2-3410-47EB-AD97-12E7FFB74A1D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1792" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxUm0-xpYRIZxvx0KC-eUlGHKeBNtZ2T1_5OghP9tVH5J58o5R3au7wdg-3neG9PK_uxl0J13ecpcVW3r3NbDjeEWhzR1Thb2zbeRaH6uBtFux0TFVgWK0i0pzAmSjupY43uu3KoLP49QcDspWe0kOuhJTjAIEwAjxI2Avzrrleil_PoGf0th3ex7O/s320/881137F2-3410-47EB-AD97-12E7FFB74A1D.jpeg" width="148" /></a></p>Alan Denthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758008919980402125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3450307506529111897.post-57344878408993010012022-08-23T15:24:00.005+01:002022-08-23T15:27:25.195+01:00A summer of vicarious running <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Rhr2SCltep43yytChoPrl6tOI-lxZj5SY7SzAW67KGO9IeIt1UYHhBhkWEhMys96A1Rne6d8OaPDr5FZ6TdthLEtKNm_nFPi0wLd2X3K1Pdiipt0XxadWaQMtbcdO2NsmRqnurzmYScU8aya2f4udGiBrhmgsK89uUjKOo3Zx_UZLeoj0K9iQ38h/s980/EF4AE732-4566-4C52-B785-577037317C5A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="904" data-original-width="980" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Rhr2SCltep43yytChoPrl6tOI-lxZj5SY7SzAW67KGO9IeIt1UYHhBhkWEhMys96A1Rne6d8OaPDr5FZ6TdthLEtKNm_nFPi0wLd2X3K1Pdiipt0XxadWaQMtbcdO2NsmRqnurzmYScU8aya2f4udGiBrhmgsK89uUjKOo3Zx_UZLeoj0K9iQ38h/w320-h295/EF4AE732-4566-4C52-B785-577037317C5A.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> UTMB route<p></p><p>I have managed to get a few miles in over the summer so far. But, not quite as many as I had hoped. This is due to a couple of niggling injuries and probably also the amount of running / athletics I have been following through the media.</p><p>Not only watching the World Athletics Championship, the Commonwealth Games and the European Championship but also following runs such as Damian Hall’s attempt at the FKT for running the Pennine Way and Imogen Buddy’s successfully becoming the youngest woman to complete JOGLE ( John O’Groats to Lands End).</p><p>Now I have started following Jasmine Paris and her journey to and running of the UTMB. A member of The Green Runners, her journey there, from Scotland, is by train and bus as she pledges to reduce her air travel.</p><p>Jasmine is a non-sponsored athlete and you can follow her progress at www.thegreenrunners.com/Jasmin-Paris-utmb</p>Alan Denthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758008919980402125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3450307506529111897.post-91391794033388263842022-07-18T10:59:00.000+01:002022-07-18T10:59:44.476+01:00Another one bites the dust - Yorkshire Wolds Half Marathon<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> Saturday saw the 37th Yorkshire Wolds Half Marathon and unfortunately the last. This is one of my favourite races and was my 32nd attempt. However, the local Council are demanding road closures for any future races , the cost of which are prohibitive.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQz0HZdA3FHHhTcbr7Tnq4JETslgDZARvycqqbPr6kZUB9QecFF-hm5RC9gNtBYqv1aw9rAL7ThlDzGlMwaUTlNba4ymsCAY_JUTFSjW2HaqS91JkvKaLRoAKo2jcB06lSpRJSnQ-FeVE37LjCQGpQkETFHSbLhZkjn0TngdIMTQsmQy2lXXIHSsbL/s4032/C454D8C5-04D7-4B5C-A513-192D136D2516.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQz0HZdA3FHHhTcbr7Tnq4JETslgDZARvycqqbPr6kZUB9QecFF-hm5RC9gNtBYqv1aw9rAL7ThlDzGlMwaUTlNba4ymsCAY_JUTFSjW2HaqS91JkvKaLRoAKo2jcB06lSpRJSnQ-FeVE37LjCQGpQkETFHSbLhZkjn0TngdIMTQsmQy2lXXIHSsbL/s320/C454D8C5-04D7-4B5C-A513-192D136D2516.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Saturday’s race took place in very warm conditions, but not as hot as some had been predicting. My plan was to just start slow and steady and try to keep a consistent pace.</p><p>The first part of the course is down hill and it is very easy to go off to hard, despite there being an off road section between miles 2 and 3.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaM5iiTpv6vmZOswLeeQS7BBD84jYBjSAFJmP4xUH37U1xZRlWicnoa6vXp4q5PspMbJUD3Kw94LDkCx_NKKfReMnILYFlJliKW14EJ-xW8FlthBjVeUXRgqy5ynu_1sBV57FOfXwTelLysqhdyZxppW34jSzmjZTD9Tp7NVE0OXBR5MNS3R3T0lWX/s4032/1DCC93DE-5DDF-451D-BE20-4DF1076EABA4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaM5iiTpv6vmZOswLeeQS7BBD84jYBjSAFJmP4xUH37U1xZRlWicnoa6vXp4q5PspMbJUD3Kw94LDkCx_NKKfReMnILYFlJliKW14EJ-xW8FlthBjVeUXRgqy5ynu_1sBV57FOfXwTelLysqhdyZxppW34jSzmjZTD9Tp7NVE0OXBR5MNS3R3T0lWX/s320/1DCC93DE-5DDF-451D-BE20-4DF1076EABA4.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>You then hit the first of the hills on this undulating course.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDY6jbGFlQpY5ucgoQN2MkcRXb4BrmB8bH39895owogjB3A6EYvHbZkxNTmOuwk0L9zKihdBQfjbC8fdEvtdNKbKdwduldS88fhAiYXrsDVd74gCzdO8dmBjfsO8LjBjUjMaIVpl11-Tox2oSyuX_rOeR7iHkvrP6NjZA2rdYOwsykdWInr0Gj_fcZ/s4032/543FDC2E-D95E-4BB2-BFE0-190772FB2D01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDY6jbGFlQpY5ucgoQN2MkcRXb4BrmB8bH39895owogjB3A6EYvHbZkxNTmOuwk0L9zKihdBQfjbC8fdEvtdNKbKdwduldS88fhAiYXrsDVd74gCzdO8dmBjfsO8LjBjUjMaIVpl11-Tox2oSyuX_rOeR7iHkvrP6NjZA2rdYOwsykdWInr0Gj_fcZ/s320/543FDC2E-D95E-4BB2-BFE0-190772FB2D01.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Feeling stronger than I did last year I managed to keep a fairly consistent pace to complete the course in 1.57.35. Still not a great time but 12 minutes quicker than last year.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhPqPyY3eQUVZh11hD2R8Qi_-B_RweOCNm4RtyW5qP6c5M6F81TbJUy0ep6I1k_JqRwc5uwuT5Kuk51WmB5q4Gh64q4PPzUC0WrZ45tppxWXMfxRdmTufzuDLyIYJy7hzTkCPUkVXFWOulwnV__UhiFamWuphZv1jsNQLuND1VyswbC1oeSNjp0MIW/s4032/785B7271-EFB1-4FB2-AB76-D1CA6D840352.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhPqPyY3eQUVZh11hD2R8Qi_-B_RweOCNm4RtyW5qP6c5M6F81TbJUy0ep6I1k_JqRwc5uwuT5Kuk51WmB5q4Gh64q4PPzUC0WrZ45tppxWXMfxRdmTufzuDLyIYJy7hzTkCPUkVXFWOulwnV__UhiFamWuphZv1jsNQLuND1VyswbC1oeSNjp0MIW/s320/785B7271-EFB1-4FB2-AB76-D1CA6D840352.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>So, as this is the last half marathon the race statistics are not going to change. Not that I was ever going to beat my best time on this course of 71,40 these days and at least my M40 course record of 73.18 isn’t going to be beaten.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju9pb-qBWu2gE-UAqCv_7XvrdgEOiD8RT34I-P_3WUgC9mDoxR36B7I0NTw5f0WBtjLgfLAbdYHd_kkffS7hdzgS7A_uPRoQq_tg7ogGT-ba_81LTFSn0MJN64MZQB68sYEh8IB3O1rMNMCFuixz_nki7gzykc9-CvCh2VR1-EBw5OpEGKAE0ld00j/s4032/BE7E8D75-3833-404F-AFB6-6DD0B15972EF.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju9pb-qBWu2gE-UAqCv_7XvrdgEOiD8RT34I-P_3WUgC9mDoxR36B7I0NTw5f0WBtjLgfLAbdYHd_kkffS7hdzgS7A_uPRoQq_tg7ogGT-ba_81LTFSn0MJN64MZQB68sYEh8IB3O1rMNMCFuixz_nki7gzykc9-CvCh2VR1-EBw5OpEGKAE0ld00j/s320/BE7E8D75-3833-404F-AFB6-6DD0B15972EF.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>There are plans to replace the half marathon with a trail race next year and I’ll be there.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><br /></p>Alan Denthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758008919980402125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3450307506529111897.post-74982724869597891472022-07-04T13:20:00.031+01:002022-07-05T13:30:15.215+01:00Endure 24 - Leeds 2022<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9rSN53CZ128gEKDkG2gkiLk32OeFaRNiOu0fXftYlXOAAAOPwhfQZyUfRONQZDbOj0A6zCIh_ru7YkZfSWAP8msGGM4hV7B8IVdP0GfSvVgbGB6PMkR3vgEjObckwnFl5fmlBvVi0GJypXtfX9wApdpejXsShurAFSlURneArxicLmHzdjTY7zKKK/s2048/934B28EF-4A45-4DA3-A277-9910456F6D98.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9rSN53CZ128gEKDkG2gkiLk32OeFaRNiOu0fXftYlXOAAAOPwhfQZyUfRONQZDbOj0A6zCIh_ru7YkZfSWAP8msGGM4hV7B8IVdP0GfSvVgbGB6PMkR3vgEjObckwnFl5fmlBvVi0GJypXtfX9wApdpejXsShurAFSlURneArxicLmHzdjTY7zKKK/s320/934B28EF-4A45-4DA3-A277-9910456F6D98.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Lying in my sleeping bag on Friday night listening to the rain bouncing off the tent I mentally prepared myself for a very wet Brahman Park, Leeds, for this years Endure24. However, by the time of race start at 12 noon Saturday, the sun was out, the temperature was rising and a stiff breeze blew across the park.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj0pEaHSQq-8dyFUBEaR4YdwT4iwUUjE2ctyuVG2p4ADuFTDXxFvpFiRxg1wsndb0f_xVWar1DSQwKKMl7doJr1iE1tTcAGAPEDRvc-LfkiNTV0f6tnOoWW-mqaWoe4A2LLqVq4Mtoe1ZvbdZp8zuuDwk60ImAJ635175vF4eO2fEBCLBP_27it5cB/s2048/499D16FE-1374-4C53-AC17-EBE6843E1A85.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj0pEaHSQq-8dyFUBEaR4YdwT4iwUUjE2ctyuVG2p4ADuFTDXxFvpFiRxg1wsndb0f_xVWar1DSQwKKMl7doJr1iE1tTcAGAPEDRvc-LfkiNTV0f6tnOoWW-mqaWoe4A2LLqVq4Mtoe1ZvbdZp8zuuDwk60ImAJ635175vF4eO2fEBCLBP_27it5cB/s320/499D16FE-1374-4C53-AC17-EBE6843E1A85.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>This was my second attempt to run this 24 hour race solo, after having ran it twice previously in a mixed pairs team with my sister Catherine. Who was also, once again, running solo again this year.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ5G3oDT5UQptoez5posa7nLBfgzgWtWu-ADHYI25wKCq7Gp3FoL91ckr7bahPxX39lQmdcFy08CvUf6WbioiG2VoNhvbUA6XxjNgAbNhdDhlYGYT43_jiTHh6qwP5YsfaLL73dZW0vW6yjxniy-B2a9-UeGxWd37zNdujo2nVUN4LVQW3fAex24o5/s1600/37275F60-4F6F-4DF4-955E-76BD703087EE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ5G3oDT5UQptoez5posa7nLBfgzgWtWu-ADHYI25wKCq7Gp3FoL91ckr7bahPxX39lQmdcFy08CvUf6WbioiG2VoNhvbUA6XxjNgAbNhdDhlYGYT43_jiTHh6qwP5YsfaLL73dZW0vW6yjxniy-B2a9-UeGxWd37zNdujo2nVUN4LVQW3fAex24o5/s320/37275F60-4F6F-4DF4-955E-76BD703087EE.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Last year I pulled out after 50 mile due to a knee injury. So this year’s target was to at least beat that total, along with the obvious secondary target of 100 mile.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj--ezBVdSnMpRYXW6QujfQZAQKLIazSsWYLzXoBMUkyspHTgBBsfsB2EBlBMhuzzgrP3-sXZF1rVZQnkKKfJzI1N-2hrT2fWCRFXIGAzTPsz7I-uPRlXAmEwaDtZN6wleljAeLJ-v6DnWNMaBegfp8FXCCxUvTnduORjTSeZ-dSYPnnP8-YdbRLMJ1/s2048/17DE0444-87BF-41BC-89BC-3B5D6CB1B3DB.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj--ezBVdSnMpRYXW6QujfQZAQKLIazSsWYLzXoBMUkyspHTgBBsfsB2EBlBMhuzzgrP3-sXZF1rVZQnkKKfJzI1N-2hrT2fWCRFXIGAzTPsz7I-uPRlXAmEwaDtZN6wleljAeLJ-v6DnWNMaBegfp8FXCCxUvTnduORjTSeZ-dSYPnnP8-YdbRLMJ1/s320/17DE0444-87BF-41BC-89BC-3B5D6CB1B3DB.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>The plan was to run each 8km lap between 50 and 60 minutes per lap. With a rest break after each 25 mile. Sounds simple but alas ‘best laid plans’ and all that…….</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4W2C__KLwy5TURiIX8qkQM0nMCeBrzEewZDI7jUz6COSjY_UeqJFIl1HLsVDhLSkjdGTg9R580TDYoETTG4lJ6FvgPABj9-x4pZvISAWn6Wjq76jFKEn5HnVOS-YbVJGr9yETyBhhyJPEuyhr-wq5JKnpR5Cdt-zsIGAe79dpswdh1x6Fmh3_DArc/s4032/20836919-8714-40AA-9C7B-287FEFD8143F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4W2C__KLwy5TURiIX8qkQM0nMCeBrzEewZDI7jUz6COSjY_UeqJFIl1HLsVDhLSkjdGTg9R580TDYoETTG4lJ6FvgPABj9-x4pZvISAWn6Wjq76jFKEn5HnVOS-YbVJGr9yETyBhhyJPEuyhr-wq5JKnpR5Cdt-zsIGAe79dpswdh1x6Fmh3_DArc/s320/20836919-8714-40AA-9C7B-287FEFD8143F.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>After 25 mile it was a case of so far, so good with lap times of 54.18, 54.54, 56.27, 58.36 and 62.00 minutes. I then took an hour’s rest as planned and then set off again with another lap of 62 minutes.</p><p>Conditions were warm and windy and the undulating trail course was in perfect condition. After the first three laps my heart rate had rocketed up to 200bpm despite the gentle pace I was running and I was ‘sweating up’ despite taking on fluid regularly. But it looks as though it had not been regularly enough as just after 31 mile my left hamstring went into cramp forcing me to stop and stretch/ work it out. Setting off again and 2 mile further on, and I was back on the side of the track with cramp again. This became a regular feature as I tried to take on more fluid and work the cramp out of my hamstring,</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEeOlvss99O514bhWj1eiBhyTZlQPARrHfLK2c9Rvvwk_1KsGrh9-7F6Gc3LiL23faqKJsGo3HfnNb9x1TnoycJOe1DTviFahdalLGeXntUL08WHVTLQRtxFo2_APEo_t6pEP3lfRDu7N2vzrtGD9iwNE9yaB9IJ6BQ7xebEdvwK1gTUp_eV41boTU/s4032/2DC8A7C5-2329-4FEF-9621-1A2A1E69ECCA.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEeOlvss99O514bhWj1eiBhyTZlQPARrHfLK2c9Rvvwk_1KsGrh9-7F6Gc3LiL23faqKJsGo3HfnNb9x1TnoycJOe1DTviFahdalLGeXntUL08WHVTLQRtxFo2_APEo_t6pEP3lfRDu7N2vzrtGD9iwNE9yaB9IJ6BQ7xebEdvwK1gTUp_eV41boTU/s320/2DC8A7C5-2329-4FEF-9621-1A2A1E69ECCA.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>With the grand plan of running 100 mile now ‘out of the window’ it was now a case of ensuring that I beat last year’s total of 50 mile and then push on to see what I could manage,</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ5N3VF3yTwE8aEx0vONr7ucFg3WFZcGR6oh3fhy8l0-uTeaimuDEnAtjWjxpwYhOSUOy4uBt2yZmFYcWvQw2w1bH9ur5bYtg6jF4dUDtlNz9ukHElB0hOKXFGLhWu7Ozxczx3sbsh-E0kb5jjfMp1JPD0AXePmZE2sg3XvxyJmbOa41PWkSdTqGeF/s4032/A63A13FD-E25E-489C-910B-2EBCB342F4E5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ5N3VF3yTwE8aEx0vONr7ucFg3WFZcGR6oh3fhy8l0-uTeaimuDEnAtjWjxpwYhOSUOy4uBt2yZmFYcWvQw2w1bH9ur5bYtg6jF4dUDtlNz9ukHElB0hOKXFGLhWu7Ozxczx3sbsh-E0kb5jjfMp1JPD0AXePmZE2sg3XvxyJmbOa41PWkSdTqGeF/s320/A63A13FD-E25E-489C-910B-2EBCB342F4E5.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>I finished the day on 14 laps (69.13 mile) which I am happy with but it’s clear that if I am going to do more of these events that I am going to have to improve my food and fluid intake. It’s definitely been a case of more lessons learned <br /></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0hoDUUCt0wNPbiC8Ys18nHhoQ6SEf-Ocym3_9Fxt89YefINIg1ms5tLHSXR5ZbnPb6iKUlOCXfq2o7E6x_ok-SLTy4EI9EEAYVtHWaTRMmbXibl6y6SBKFt47KwW7vY8Bimqb_-eMMGLPm9cwVUQ8Tjds8o5jByZkSyIGgNJdRNlj2kNiC4ilN_To/s2048/9284A680-5FB5-445C-A0CB-8023F7E6746E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0hoDUUCt0wNPbiC8Ys18nHhoQ6SEf-Ocym3_9Fxt89YefINIg1ms5tLHSXR5ZbnPb6iKUlOCXfq2o7E6x_ok-SLTy4EI9EEAYVtHWaTRMmbXibl6y6SBKFt47KwW7vY8Bimqb_-eMMGLPm9cwVUQ8Tjds8o5jByZkSyIGgNJdRNlj2kNiC4ilN_To/s320/9284A680-5FB5-445C-A0CB-8023F7E6746E.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>My sister Catherine, despite minimal training this year also had a good run.<br /></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaFBns-xnIOUbUWbRlN09eLjQD4br14kyzyRmF_0JOwhnnKxnBffa3TRSeKQKrkjT0evCBsWp7qnO44oXoYZjDa5wBa29O12n6yK3zS1duRAN3l9d6XFuVKVHsidffdbakmhv3o-bkX4oN3Z0VS1ZDiqHEBSpbR9-uTO_7eCu11-cnSIh1pk0ThzQw/s4032/D5659B54-41A5-49A4-B3D3-75A2DC35A1FC.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaFBns-xnIOUbUWbRlN09eLjQD4br14kyzyRmF_0JOwhnnKxnBffa3TRSeKQKrkjT0evCBsWp7qnO44oXoYZjDa5wBa29O12n6yK3zS1duRAN3l9d6XFuVKVHsidffdbakmhv3o-bkX4oN3Z0VS1ZDiqHEBSpbR9-uTO_7eCu11-cnSIh1pk0ThzQw/s320/D5659B54-41A5-49A4-B3D3-75A2DC35A1FC.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>The race was won by Joseph Baker with 30 laps, while Karen Wickens took the ladies honours with 22 laps.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI8yUAe8HCDko3T8XlgiEh70-r7PhGE8KD0caz4FNLc0Ge97-hJtdixdS4En-k3LMH3B-mRwvxM88CMcwdlFM9p9PmljS3IlDO4CSgu1wq9-Oijb1mMrKfLYNGoyZUsIATarJVNamy_sTIHI0iGD5YTD9_eXe-cnm4aDyyGpqg6yKdUsZdJ9P0Hn47/s2048/6C354ED2-1BDF-4C0D-9BC9-E2B7ABFC88D3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI8yUAe8HCDko3T8XlgiEh70-r7PhGE8KD0caz4FNLc0Ge97-hJtdixdS4En-k3LMH3B-mRwvxM88CMcwdlFM9p9PmljS3IlDO4CSgu1wq9-Oijb1mMrKfLYNGoyZUsIATarJVNamy_sTIHI0iGD5YTD9_eXe-cnm4aDyyGpqg6yKdUsZdJ9P0Hn47/s320/6C354ED2-1BDF-4C0D-9BC9-E2B7ABFC88D3.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Alan Denthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758008919980402125noreply@blogger.com0