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Post by Jon Channell on Sept 28, 2010 20:25:30 GMT
I just found an interesting little gizmo on the Run Britain Website. They're setting up a handicap system so you can measure your performance in races against other runners etc, and view improvements in results over time. There are also training tips, and suggested targets etc to improve your ranking. I've just put in my results from the Great Manchester Run and Buxton Half, and come out with a handicap of 20.1. I suspect that's a bit rubbish, and I'm sure I can improve on it after Congleton, but wondering what anyone else is scoring. I think the site's quite new, and looks a good resource, including lots of info on races coming up, lots of which aren't on other sites. www.runbritainrankings.com/ |
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Post by davidbradshaw on Sept 30, 2010 11:22:58 GMT
Hi John. Tried the Handicap Gizmo. Based on the Salford 10k i did at Easter. It gave me a handicap of 14.1. Should be interesting to see my lack of progress when i enter my next race result! I went for a training run last night in preparation for Congleton. Decided to do a half marathon. My feet were killing me at the 10 mile stage and i had to rest for approximately 2 minutes. On completion my Garmin read 1.45.47. So i need to add a couple of minutes on. I think i need to invest in some decent running socks. Do you have any suggestions as to what i should buy?
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Post by Chris Hart on Sept 30, 2010 12:16:41 GMT
Well done on your handicap Dave. I'll try it after my next race.
Your options on running socks are to get padded or twin layered. I've had twin layered before for long distance stuff. The 2 thin layers rub together so you stay blister free. Padded socks give you a bit of extra cushioning and are really comfy.
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Post by Jon Channell on Sept 30, 2010 21:18:13 GMT
14.1 eh? I'll have to work hard to get down to that! I actually started off at 19 point something, based on the Great Manchester Run, but went backwards with the Buxton Half. It claims to take the difficulty of the race into account, but I'm not convinced with that one! I wear padded socks - they give that bit extra support around your heel and ball of your feet. The ones I have are similar to this www.sportsdirect.com/nike-elite-running-quarter-socks-411136?src=google, but there are plenty of other types and brands around. One thing I learnt a while ago is that bog-standard sports socks are no good for running - they just make your feet sweat, and don't support them at all. |
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Post by Chris Hart on Oct 14, 2010 11:48:30 GMT
Any improvements since Congleton?
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Post by Jon Channell on Oct 14, 2010 21:41:38 GMT
Mine's back down to 19.2. I thought it might be lower than that, as I started at 19.0 after the Great Manchester Run, but my Buxton time must still be affecting it...or my half marathon's not rated as highly as my 10k time. They must check the actual results, as it wouldn't let me enter my recorded time from when I crossed the line - only let me enter the "official" gun time, adding 30 seconds onto my time.  |
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Post by paulfallon on Oct 14, 2010 22:41:48 GMT
hey Jon, I tried putting my watch time in for Congleton and it adjusted it to the registered time, I then put my Salford 10k time in, but I got it wrong and put myself down as 4 seconds slower than my gun time and it accepted the slower time!!!! My watch time was even quicker so I gibbed myself good and proper. My handicap is 16.9 by the way is that any good?
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Post by Jon Channell on Oct 23, 2010 12:50:45 GMT
Hmm - well compared to mine it's pretty good! I see you haven't put in your Buxton time....  It would be interesting to see if that affects your overall score, or whether it's just based on your latest time. |
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Post by paulfallon on Oct 26, 2010 19:03:14 GMT
Buxton?? I'm only putting in races that I actually run in  not ones I run, walked and staggered in ;D After Congleton I had airbrushed Buxton out sadly you have reminded me!!  |
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