I realised that I’d blown through the max mileage on my trainers and should have bought some replacements long ago, so I’m hoping to take my new shoes out and see if that fixes my 5k knee issue.
Gutted that I’ve not been able to do all 52 half marathons this year, but I’ll settle for a couple more and finishing on 40 (assuming my knee is alright).
Just over 1100 at ours this morning.
The most I’ve experienced was at Battersea, with IIRC 1,500 finishers. It was way too busy for me, who’s more used to 200ish at my local and no queue to scan out.
We are usually around 450
It was a bit of a free for all in the finish funnel today so my place is very much an “ish”
Back out again today at the usual run. Results TBC, but we were definitely busier than usual still.
2 first-time first-timers too, so looks like the New Years resolutions are starting early!
Mr Emzs usual run was busier than normal too. I did my usual training session with the youngest spaniel in the grounds while he runs and we usually have the field to ourselves but lots of people about today who were walking while waiting for others to do the run.
Despite a new pair of shoes I only got 2km into my run.
I think I’m leaving my half marathon challenge at 38. Gutted I couldn’t at least make it to 40.
Need to do some strength training and focus on the knee a bit before the next challenge!
Congratulations on completing 36 more than I’ve ever managed in a year.
I understand the disappointment, and it’s important that we step back and recognise the achievement that 38 in a year is; most people, even runners, don’t achieve that in a lifetime.
Same here, about 150-200 more than normal.
Next year could be fun, 2 back to back parkrun weekends. (Assuming they run them)
Thanks! I think I’m so disappointed because it was such an impact on life that I almost certainly won’t be giving it a go again lol
They do have the back-to-back ones, Saturday & Sunday, so see no reason they wouldn’t next year.
I’m just missing a Tuesday and a Friday to have had a parkrun on each day of the week!
I’ll be waiting to see you join Kevin Sinfield on his 7-in-7 challenge next year 
I thought they were always on Saturdays (with exceptions for Christmas, etc.)?
38 is frankly insanely amazing, still. I admire those of you going out and doing these sort of things. Especially when there’s a charity element.
NYD parkrun done, after successfully managing to completely sleep through all the fireworks last night!
There was definitely a smell of alcohol coming from some of the other runners though. Wondering if they actually slept or just kept ploughing on through the night.
11:10 and I’m still in bed. #FitnessGoals
On a slightly more serious note, I’ve begun my diet again today.
After dropping down to 72kg previously, my time in Peru and not being strict with myself has seen my weight shoot back up to today’s starting weight; 91.3kg.
This is pretty much halfway between my lowest & highest adult weights, but I’ve really noticed the difference and don’t fancy going back up to over 110kg again.
So we start again today, but this time I already know how to do it.
What’s that in English?
Im starting Monday, something psychologically is preventing me mid week and maybe going back to work and having a routine.
The thing that irritates me is I really tried last year and shifted naff all. But of knee injury prevented major exercise but yeah. Contemplating the ozzyp diet
In modern English it’s 72kg.
I’m ye olde English, it’s 11st 4lbs.
This is with a height of 175cm/5’9”
The only thing I can suggest is using MyFitnessPal to track your calorie intake, and do it religiously. It’s a nuisance, but diets don’t work for most people without doing so at least for the first few months.
