Cyclists with a "Running" Problem

[Andrew Steer]

So my report back of Amsterdam.

 

I had a goal of a sub 3:10 and got caught up in the gees. This resulted in me running a 3:05 pace till half. The net result is that at about 32km I need to take my first water table walk and then they were regular for those last 10km. I never in my life thought that 5km could be so hard.. But those last 5 were tough. I missed my goal and I'm sure with a bit of vasbyt I could have made it.. But I was knackered. All that said I'm super chuffed because I beat my PB by over 6 minutes. My official time was 3:11:23 and I'm very proud of that.

 

On a side note.. Flat runs are interesting... There is just no rest whatsoever. My quads took and absolute pounding and definitely something I need to work on for the next one.

 

I'll let Ferret report back on his outstanding run

 

Odison.. How did it go?

Good job... I have flagged you with SAIDS for possible post race celebrations   

 

Flat races are hard work - they're fast though, no doubt

[Craai]

So... peer pressured told and I have entered the big C. Was meant to do it this year but motivation was gone after Ironman. It’s going to be an interesting ride with a new bundle of joy arriving in December.... ????‍♂️

[Odinson]

So, my Amsterdam half-marathon. 

 

I'd describe it as a bit of a mixed bag. I was really hoping to run a sub-5:00m/km - somewhere around the 01:45 mark. I latched onto the 01:40 pacer and ran with the group for the first 11km. Running solid splits. Dropped the pace a bit after that, but around the 15km mark the wheels really came off the bus. Shuffled to the finish line. 

 

Ended up with a 1:52:49. I'm still somewhat satisfied with a sub-2:00 for my first half.

 

This weekend is the Brussels marathon, so I'm hoping I can improve on my time, although I think there will be more elevation gain/loss than in AMS. 

 

On a side-note: had a really crappy experience yesterday morning. My wife and I booked into the Savoy Hotel in AMS (man, the hotels absolutely fleece you during the marathon weekend). Nothing fancy. We were on the top floor, which has a small courtyard connecting the rooms, where smokers can light up and what not. When we got into the room, I cracked the window for some fresh air and forgot about it. 05:30 yesterday I skrik wakker to the sound of someone pulling our curtains back. I fly out of the bed, primal screaming at 11, rush to the window, half ripping the curtains from the railings as I pull them back and see some f*cking **** getting ready to climb into our room. I scream at the oke and he tells me he was "just looking for the toilet". Guy had completely opened the window, pulled back the side curtain and was in the process of pulling back the main curtains. Guy also seemed sober, not like some drunk/high person not knowing what they were doing. Didn't really sleep after that. 

[Ronniek]

Geez Stretch I thought it’s just us back of the pack runners that struggle with those last five km’s. Well done on your pb though [emoji106][emoji2534]

[Andrew Steer]

Geez Stretch I thought it’s just us back of the pack runners that struggle with those last five km’s. Well done on your pb though [emoji106][emoji2534]

 

 

Obviously Greg didn't know about Eliud Kipchoge at the time 

[Stretch]

So, my Amsterdam half-marathon.

 

I'd describe it as a bit of a mixed bag. I was really hoping to run a sub-5:00m/km - somewhere around the 01:45 mark. I latched onto the 01:40 pacer and ran with the group for the first 11km. Running solid splits. Dropped the pace a bit after that, but around the 15km mark the wheels really came off the bus. Shuffled to the finish line.

 

Ended up with a 1:52:49. I'm still somewhat satisfied with a sub-2:00 for my first half.

 

This weekend is the Brussels marathon, so I'm hoping I can improve on my time, although I think there will be more elevation gain/loss than in AMS.

 

On a side-note: had a really crappy experience yesterday morning. My wife and I booked into the Savoy Hotel in AMS (man, the hotels absolutely fleece you during the marathon weekend). Nothing fancy. We were on the top floor, which has a small courtyard connecting the rooms, where smokers can light up and what not. When we got into the room, I cracked the window for some fresh air and forgot about it. 05:30 yesterday I skrik wakker to the sound of someone pulling our curtains back. I fly out of the bed, primal screaming at 11, rush to the window, half ripping the curtains from the railings as I pull them back and see some f*cking **** getting ready to climb into our room. I scream at the oke and he tells me he was "just looking for the toilet". Guy had completely opened the window, pulled back the side curtain and was in the process of pulling back the main curtains. Guy also seemed sober, not like some drunk/high person not knowing what they were doing. Didn't really sleep after that.

Well done on the run.. Sucks about the hotel. Accommodation in Amsterdam is ridiculously expensive

[shaper]

I watched the highlights of the last hour of the AMS men's race, didn't look like the city embraced the marathon much, not many spectators on route, or even in the stadium at the finish.

[Odinson]

Well done on the run.. Sucks about the hotel. Accommodation in Amsterdam is ridiculously expensive

 

It's insane and you often don't get what you pay for. Some of the crappiest and most expensive hotel stays I've had have been in AMS. 

[Stretch]

Geez Stretch I thought it’s just us back of the pack runners that struggle with those last five km’s. Well done on your pb though [emoji106][emoji2534]

It's the same no matter! [emoji1787]

[Lexx]

Big Congrats Stretch, Awesome Run.

[Stretch]

I watched the highlights of the last hour of the AMS men's race, didn't look like the city embraced the marathon much, not many spectators on route, or even in the stadium at the finish.

Oh no.. It was packed.. Great support I thought

[Frosty]

So my report back of Amsterdam.

 

I had a goal of a sub 3:10 and got caught up in the gees. This resulted in me running a 3:05 pace till half. The net result is that at about 32km I need to take my first water table walk and then they were regular for those last 10km. I never in my life thought that 5km could be so hard.. But those last 5 were tough. I missed my goal and I'm sure with a bit of vasbyt I could have made it.. But I was knackered. All that said I'm super chuffed because I beat my PB by over 6 minutes. My official time was 3:11:23 and I'm very proud of that.

 

On a side note.. Flat runs are interesting... There is just no rest whatsoever. My quads took and absolute pounding and definitely something I need to work on for the next one.

 

I'll let Ferret report back on his outstanding run

 

Odison.. How did it go?

Well done Stretch.

 

I've been pre-occupied with our club tour from Germiston to Durban, and our own cycle/run event this coming weekend, that I forgot to wish you well.

[Wayne Potgieter]

I am supposed to run a 21km Auckland Half Marathon this coming Sunday.

 

I have been off ill for three weeks and only finish my antibiotics this Wednesday.

 

I tried to go for a leisurely 5km test run today to feel things out and suffered terribly.

 

Heart rate hit 188bpm which is VERY high for me. I struggled the whole way with the silly little distance. I felt unbelievably slow and heavy.

 

Don’t think I am going to make this Sunday’s half.

 

If anyone wants to take a free entry, hit me up.

 

[emoji20]

[Chris_]

I am supposed to run a 21km Auckland Half Marathon this coming Sunday.

 

I have been off ill for three weeks and only finish my antibiotics this Wednesday.

 

I tried to go for a leisurely 5km test run today to feel things out and suffered terribly.

 

Heart rate hit 188bpm which is VERY high for me. I struggled the whole way with the silly little distance. I felt unbelievably slow and heavy.

 

Don’t think I am going to make this Sunday’s half.

 

If anyone wants to take a free entry, hit me up.

 

[emoji20]

 

Antibiotics will ruin you. 

 

Definitely don't run.

 

(my 2c...)

[Stretch]

Antibiotics will ruin you.

 

Definitely don't run.

 

(my 2c...)

Agree.... There's plenty other halfs...

 

But I think big Wayne has already decided he's not gonna run

[Wayne Potgieter]

Agree.... There's plenty other halfs...

 

But I think big Wayne has already decided he's not gonna run

yeah.

 

I was thinking of changing to the 12km but I think even that is risky.