tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post2528573091981938871..comments2024-03-26T21:10:39.866+00:00Comments on Postcard from Timperley: Sunday 15 October 2017 – The Birmingham International MarathonPhreerunnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-4592468236744610922017-10-26T13:52:45.964+01:002017-10-26T13:52:45.964+01:00Thanks Alistair, and well done to you for your exc...Thanks Alistair, and well done to you for your excellent time in Toulouse. We should start a mutual admiration society. (Actually, I think we have done.)<br />Starting right at the very back in Birmingham was a master stroke, especially as I found someone interesting to chat to for the first hour. It meant that although I was slowing down all the time I was consistently passing people until near the end, when most people were going at the same pace (although it was a bit disconcerting to be passed by a young girl wearing Ugg boots).Phreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-37911088367893957792017-10-26T11:26:14.056+01:002017-10-26T11:26:14.056+01:00So you beat nearly 2000 other runners, most of who...So you beat nearly 2000 other runners, most of whom were younger than you and you had a hamstring injury! Not bad for a day's work!Alistair Banfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00103722712432197135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-85308383061437545652017-10-20T09:19:16.276+01:002017-10-20T09:19:16.276+01:00Your concern is appreciated... My trainers feel ve...Your concern is appreciated... My trainers feel very comfy, Conrad (except when laced too tightly) and I have Salford insoles that seem to provide good arch support. But the shoes have done over 600 miles, which I'm told sends them beyond their 'sell-by' date regarding cushioning. I wasn't going to wear new shoes for such a long outing though, and my knees didn't suffer apart from a bit of muscular strain at the back, as my 'shuffling' action involves very little impact. In the latter stages I was only shuffling at an average sort of walking pace, as I was really trying hard (with success) to avoid further injury.<br />(Having said that, I do have a history of knee problems that could return at any time; regular exercise seems to be an antidote!)Phreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-20397266639522868172017-10-20T08:39:20.101+01:002017-10-20T08:39:20.101+01:00Well done Martin. I was concerned that you were ru...Well done Martin. I was concerned that you were running in trainers "past their sell by date." For heaven's sake look after the knees, get some good cushiony Sorbothane insoles and give everything the best chance possible, especially running on Tarmac.Sir Hughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908756392825206914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-14776095882674356692017-10-20T07:59:07.198+01:002017-10-20T07:59:07.198+01:00Thanks JJ
We are jogging slowly around Sale Water ...Thanks JJ<br />We are jogging slowly around Sale Water Park parkrun tomorrow if you fancy a blow.Phreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-54272108099165235422017-10-20T00:31:53.505+01:002017-10-20T00:31:53.505+01:00Well done Martin - a good time, especially conside...Well done Martin - a good time, especially considering your injury!John Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07569413172924501491noreply@blogger.com