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So what’s the ultimate conclusion? Just records for the fastest person regardless of gender, etc? Then, what next? A runner says they want to identify as a 65 year old (even though they were born in 1999)? Could be the thin end of the wedge for the end of competitive sport. Such a shame...

You wanna bet. My Park Run Age Grade PB is what I live for!!

Don’t forget that it was the NHS that also resolved the problem.

Great news and must be a big relief. Did you have to go private to see the surgeon? Apologies if I’ve missed something

Dizzy, flutters across the chest, out of breath, tiredness, panting, erratic heart rate? You did exactly the right thing in seeing your GP. Best of luck…

Why?

Hooked!! Just bought a pair of Pegasus 39 (came out at £57 but hey) using your link. Great price for a reliable and comfortable running shoe.

A great shame but it’s been in the cards for a while

I’m searching for the Official Non Running Thread

Thanks for the tip, spoilt only by explaining “marmite”. - is there anyone left who doesn’t understand the reference? Ps sorry a pet hate of mine alongside those who say “absolutely” or “100%” instead of “yes”

Begs the question: how injured do you need to be to not run?

Was he chucking a broom handle, then measuring how far it had gone and if it landed point first?

… and to add to my point, I ran quite a few PRs in the early days and although I liked to see young kids involved I was always concerned for their safety. I would have felt awful, and probably wouldn’t have taken part again if I had accidentally injured a child. Junior PR is the answer.

That’s a bit harsh given that they are volunteers and have rules to follow, generally to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment

On the first BM running thru the PS was like being in the setting for a Zombies type film. I was so hot and partly distressed that I would have happily dived in the harbour. The lone DJ and a few cheerleaders seemed incongruous with the surroundings and the heavily laden “runners”’shuffling...

Power Station was the final iconic challenge before the final stretch from lagoon to finish. A big test and talking point

Depends what you are training to achieve but to improve your running lots of reps with light weights is the trick. Reps with light weights (eg 5-7 kg per arm, etc) together with lots of stretching and 3 or 4 mixed CV sessions pw should do the trick. From someone who doesn’t do this, knows...

That faulty chip thing happened to me once and in true Park Run spirit I turned into a “Running bell cheese” and hounded the organisers explaining my finishing place, watch time, etc, etc until my time and position were instated. Good job it’s only a fun run!! I hope I’ve mellowed a bit since...

They’re crap, get rid Ps - I’ll get rid of them for you if they’re a size 9.5 or 10 😉

Good advice above. I’d also think about your breathing during that initial warm up. Take a few deep breaths, holding your breath for a few seconds to gradually expand your lungs. As others have said; just run through it…… we all suffer for the first few minutes