Park runs to get you hunt fit!

[devon deer]

It looks like these have yet to take off in the US, there are a few, but not many, as an example, this was in Colorado on Saturday https://www.parkrun.us/southbouldercreek/results/latestresults/ only 56 runners
Compared to the one I do on a fairly regular basis 454 runners, my position was 160th

results | Exeter Riverside parkrun

www.parkrun.org.uk

They are very addictive, and after each run they email you all the stats.
I combined this with hiking and it really does help you get hunt fit.
I have plateaued a bit, but I think with some more training I should get below 24 minutes soon.
Give it a go if you can.
Not sure when this was taken of me, but I'm the old fart in the blue shirt out front

https://flic.kr/p/291Apa1

Cheers
Richard

 

[Dave N]

You would have to carry me away and bury me!

 

[Bigjay73]

What is hunt fit?

 

[Sawtooth]

Richard.... Leading the pack.

 

[dirtclod Az.]

Running doesn't make you "hunt Fit".
Only hiking with wieght at elevation can do that.
--The Voice of Experience--
Running is good for cardiovascular ...and tearing up
your knees.Once again--The Voice of Experience--

 

[devon deer]

Richard.... Leading the pack.

You should see how many are in front of me
Cheers
Richard

 

[devon deer]

Running doesn't make you "hunt Fit".
Only hiking with wieght at elevation can do that.
--The Voice of Experience--
Running is good for cardiovascular ...and tearing up
your knees.Once again--The Voice of Experience--

Read it again, I said combined with hiking, what works for me, might not work for you, I know some substitute running with swimming, if you can only do one, its better than doing nothing, a quick way to get injured (especially knee's) is too heavy a pack walking down hill without hiking poles.
I have no elevation where I live (well 1000'!) so running helps with my recovery.
So when I hunt at high elevation I know I will get my breath back quicker, and lower my heart rate, and not miss the bull elk.
Cheers
Richard

 

[Kiwi]

Good work Richard, that’s a great time!

I do park runs most Saturday’s here in Wellington New Zealand, when I’m not running elsewhere or hunting. They are pretty popular here. Great distance and actually a cool social event too.

Have you tried longer trail runs? They are also popular here.

 

[Europe]

well done Richard, I was never a "runner" but respected those who did so. As you suggested, I swam a bit but never in any race.

You mentioned 160 th, that is ahead of approx 300 who were in the race, congratulations .

How did you do the year with Red Deer hunts ? I think that season just ended--but, Roe deer is just starting for you, I think.--Best of Luck and again very nicely done on your park runs

 

[devon deer]

Good work Richard, that’s a great time!

I do park runs most Saturday’s here in Wellington New Zealand, when I’m not running elsewhere or hunting. They are pretty popular here. Great distance and actually a cool social event too.

Have you tried longer trail runs? They are also popular here.

Thanks, so what name am I looking for in your park run?
pm if you like.
I am pretty well addicted to them like you, it doesn't surprise me they are popular in NZ, you do love your sports, and you're pretty good at rugby!

I do trail runs with my club, once or twice a week, around 6 miles each time, but I need to start building in some sessions to better my 5k time.

Cheers

Richard

 

[LaSportsman]

Way to go! Below 24 for 5k is moving. Been a decade since I was there. Back around 25 for 3 miles race pace.

Running may not be a substitute for hiking at elevation but I can’t see how someone is not better with cardiovascular fitness than without it. Hiking with a pack hurts my knees more than running. It’s all about appropriate weekly miles, pace, and rest.

I’m doing weekly hill repeats this year to train for a hunt and will hike with a pack a few times per month. Elevation training isn’t practical for my geography and schedule so do what I can do.

 

[Madman]

If anyone wants some assistance getting fit at altitude, I have to pour a foundation and build my cabin this summer near Granite Colorado at about 10500 feet. Anyone wanting a personal trainer in the form of manual labor contact me, and I won't even charge you...lol!

 

[el unit]

Nice work Richard!

 

[Kiwi]

Here are results from my last park run - Campbell Black

results | Porirua parkrun

www.parkrun.co.nz

Haven’t been for a month as been away hunting and running. But back at it this Saturday as training for a 10km race.

Occasionally I try and beat my record but mostly run with my 11yo son.

 

[devon deer]

Here are results from my last park run - Campbell Black

results | Porirua parkrun

www.parkrun.co.nz

Haven’t been for a month as been away hunting and running. But back at it this Saturday as training for a 10km race.

Occasionally I try and beat my record but mostly run with my 11yo son.

Nice one mate.
There are a few kids the same age as your son, they pass me sometimes, makes me feel really old!
Good luck in the 10k
Cheers
Richard

 

[Kiwi]

Have a great park run tomorrow Richard. I got my PB today at 21.17, so happy with that!

 

[devon deer]

Have a great park run tomorrow Richard. I got my PB today at 21.17, so happy with that!

Wow!
Congrats, that is a great time, you were really shifting.
Sadly I doubt I will ever get my time down to that level, in fact I wasn't really 'feeling' it this morning and only managed 25.43, hopefully I will do better next week!
I need to up my game, I have a race in a months time!
Cheers
Richard

 

[Kiwi]

Still a good time Richard. What race are you doing in a month?

 

[devon deer]

This one, along with 16 others in my club attending, should be a very scenic race along the coast by the sea

https://www.dawlishcoasters.com/dawlish-coastal-dash

Cheers
Richard

 

[Kiwi]

How was your coastal dash Richard?

I got my record park run a couple of weeks ago, PB by 1 second!