Short update, great 2019.

[theoldfellow]

Just a short update for my friends. The reports of my demise are greatly exaggerated. I thought the image might raise a laugh, I couldn't find any running tips that you haven't seen already.

I am having fun, and still running 2 or 3 times a week, usually with Keswick Parkrun as the climax. Still about 30 minutes for the 5Km, not especially concerned with going any faster or further right now. I'm working on enjoying the whole experience.

I'm reading 'The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing' by Dr Phil Maffetone (amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07... and learning a lot about developing endurance. I'm reading other stuff too, but I won't bore you with the Theology.

I hope you are all having fun, running and in other things. Much love to you all, and...

Happy New Year - Happy New Decade.

🙏🍷🎆

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Happy New year and decade to you TOF, I am glad to know that you are still enjoying your running and especially at Keswick Parkrun which you now have ran over 50, I hope you you now have your 50 T shirt, I ordered a Vitality 5K Parkrun T shirt on Friday and they said it will be delivered on Tuesday 31st December.

I am still running as well, usually twice a week, I have ran 14 Parkruns this year, my PB is 30.55, given up all hope on running a sub 30 minute 5k, just this afternoon I ran a 5K in 33.31, which is OK but way off being sub 30 minutes.

Keep well and keep on running.

[theoldfellow in reply to AlMorr]

Hi Alan,

I've given up PBs, I am now concentrating on the enjoyment. I'm sure I could run under 30 for the Keswick Parkrun, but it is 5 dead flat 1Km laps until they finish our old path's refurbishment in the autumn.

I felt quite proud this week when I finished the run in 32 mins, and then went to do a pastoral visit with my heart rate down to 85 from 150 at the finish... I had warned them about my attire!

God bless you Brother.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to theoldfellow]

Thank you for your reply TOF, if I get a PB it will be at the flatter Parkrun I go to, not the one with the hills, you are quite correct in just going out and enjoying the runs, but I think running a 5K in five laps could cause some problems.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

🤣🤣🤣 thank you for that. Happy running and happy new year

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

If a man was that perfect life would be boring 😂😂

Its nice to read in your post that you're having fun running. I hope you continue to do so. 😊

[Tasha99 Graduate10]

Have you done whinlatter parkrun? A few of us in our club are going to try it one Saturday since it’s supposed to be the toughest in the country. Good luck for next year - goad you’re still running!

[theoldfellow in reply to Tasha99]

I haven't ever felt strong enough. I know Whinlatter quite well. It is a beast!

[Tasha99 Graduate10 in reply to theoldfellow]

Oh I’m pretty sure I’m not strong enough! But I don’t mind if I walk most of it - it’s like a bucket list item!

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

Good to hear from you TOF. So you have turned away from the dark side for a while 😊 (pursuit of pbs) and focussed on quality. I have been working on hills and building up distance again; gradually moving away from the nursery! Time to think about Park Runs and running with others again though. Mixing it up keeps things interesting ! Happy 2020 to you.

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Great to hear from you TOF. Happy New Year to you too!🎉

[Elisabeth3 Graduate10]

The Keswick parkrun must be beautiful!

Happy running!

PS, if I ran a 30-min parkrun, I wouldn't want to go faster, either. Lol.

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Lovely to hear from you theoldfellow, and so glad that you are enjoying your running. Interesting that you are now mixing running with your work. I am standing here in my running gear procrastinating but I know it will be great once I get there. Happy New Year to you.

[Elfe5 60minGraduate]

😂😂😂

Another of those startle the family as I unexpectedly laugh out loud moments!

Glad to hear you are enjoying your running - you are quite right!😄You need to talk to Mr E!!

I have suggested that he focuses on enjoying his running rather than reflect on his speed dropping off as he gets older. ( He still can do a sub 24 min Parkrun at the age of 65, & sadly remembers when he could do sub 19mins. 🙄🙄 Meanwhile I would be with thrilled with a sub 40 mins. 😂...

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

Happy Running, Reading and New Year to you! 😊🏃🏻📚🎉😊

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

Love it 😂 Great to hear from you TOF and good that you are still running and enjoying it just for itself. Happy New Year 🥂