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how important is it to get shoes from a propper shop?
I nearly talked myself into visiting a running shop and having my gait analysed on a machine. After much reading though I found that a) most shops have a basic treadmill and camera and no real medical knowledge of what they were looking at. b) the only real way of finding out properly was with a specialist and some serious equipment.
On the basis that the vast majority of people have a 'normal' running style and gait I didnt bother.
building up distance?
i have only been running for over a week, and im running about 5 times a week, either 3 or 5 miles at the moment, eventuly i want to build up to ½ marathon distance, which looks frightening on google, i was thinking of just adding a mile on every 2-3 weeks ?
I bought a good book from Hal Higdon, a runners world editor in the US, he also has a free website with detailed training programmes on it for beginners through to experts. He has run something like 400 marathons!
The basic programme consists of 16 weeks for a marathon programme and starts off pretty simple, which is nice :-)
You have important rest days, three short runs in the week and one long run every weekend. The long run works on the principle that you run at a certain distance for 2 weeks, then the third week is a 'step-back' week where you do not run as far. The fourth week you increase again. So, 10 miles, 10 miles, then 8 miles, then 11 miles, then 11 miles then 9 say. It seems to work quite well and gives you time to recover and push for the next longer distance.
water or "specailist drinks"?
its my belief that the lucozade hydo and other simerler drinks are a bit of a scam, water is just as good, although i am only running for 1 hour max, at the moment
My sister is a nutritionist and I asked her about this. There is real benefit to using the energy drinks but the effect is negligable at short distances or short exercise time.
The main benefit apparently is that they replace the sugars and minerals required by your muscles to efficiently use for energy. At longer distances as your body consumes these then it will turn to fat for its fuel which is less efficient and more difficult to convert to energy. In a marathon, when a runner gets close to depleting this glycose they become lethargic and it gets painful to use the muscles for a period of time. This is often called 'the wall'.
I used my energy drinks at shorter distance partly to get used to using them and also just to get used to carrying the bottle with me. Now my distances are getting longer ( around 2 hours running ) I can feel the difference in the latter stages. I found that it helps to drink one completely before I start running and then carry one along too.
i dont like running in tracksuit bottoms? i dont know why, i much prefere shorts, so hopfuly the tights will be ok.
I hate running in anything other than shorts, I have tried tights (skins & Reebok). Never really got on with them as they heated my legs up.
I use the skins now after a run as the compression helps with recovery.
I do own a pair of Ron Hill tracksters, which are marginally less ghey, but only use these in arctic weather, the rest of the time I run in a pair of Nike compression under shorts, for keeping the danglies in place and to stop my fat thighs rubbing, with a pair of 5" Adidas Shorts over.
Not tried suspenders yet........do they do them on wiggle?
I used to used SIS Go gels, and wash them down with the water.
Your body should carry enough glycogen to get you to 18 miles (The wall), so prior to that you should be consuming gels or food etc. to replace what you are using in order to not hit the wall.
Flymo is right - about 85% of the population have some form of over-pronation, so this could well be seen as normal - not to be confused with Neutral.
For both Neutral and Over-Pronation you will need a different type of shoe (or if you suppinate). Even a basic gait analysis from somewhere like Sweatshop, will explain it to a basic degree and show you how each shoe will help you. I genuinely think that it is worth doing.
There are some guides online as to telling which type of gait you have, try:
http://www.runnersworld.ltd.uk/pronation.htm
http://www.nbwebexpress.com/achieve_more/running_gait.asp
i have normal feet:p
i got a new pair of saucony off the net 5 months ago, as they were on offer, but am still using my other saucony, as they are quite new.
but i will go to run and become http://www.runandbecome.com/cardiff.html for advice, although the prices seem twice as much as they are on the net
i have normal feet:p
i got a new pair of saucony off the net 5 months ago, as they were on offer, but am still using my other saucony, as they are quite new.
but i will go to run and become http://www.runandbecome.com/cardiff.html for advice, although the prices seem twice as much as they are on the net
gutted.......... i was looking foward to the 5 mile run this morning, but its hammering down, so it looks like 5 miles on the treadmill:(
Go for a run in the rain - it's the best way to run!!!
Run and Become have a great reputation, take their advice, make your excuses and buy from the net....
I want some new shoes, all my pairs are coming to the end of their lives and starting to look very jaded.
I have always used Kayano's apart from a couple of other shoes, fancy something different just not sure what?
Go for a run in the rain - it's the best way to run!!! its not just raining its bouncing down, im waiting for it to slow down a bit, but i think its in for the day
make your excuses and buy from the net....such as?
That's superb, you will absolutely love it, plus it's an incentive to run faster.
Any excuse, it's your money......no I'm not sure, they don't feel right etc.
Go for a run in the rain - it's the best way to run!!!
I love running in the rain. If the rain is coming down a bit too hard then I just pop a cap on as it shields my eyes from the rain :-D
due to where i live anything under 6 miles has to be 3 miles downhill then turn around and come back uphill,
i cant plan a cicuit with ou running 3 miles first.
unless i run around the mountin
due to where i live anything under 6 miles has to be 3 miles downhill then turn around and come back uphill,
i cant plan a cicuit with ou running 3 miles first.
unless i run around the mountin
You will become really good at hill running then ;). Now get out there in the rain, you will love it!!! :-D
You will become really good at hill running then ;). Now get out there in the rain, you will love it!!! :-D
nope, im off to the gym, its hammering down
i have circuits tonight for 1 hour aswell, so i could give the run a miss for today......... but i want to run. trouble is, by the time i get to the gym, jeramy kyle will have finished, and theres nowt on TV;)
nope, im off to the gym, its hammering down
i have circuits tonight for 1 hour aswell, so i could give the run a miss for today......... but i want to run. trouble is, by the time i get to the gym, jeramy kyle will have finished, and theres nowt on TV;)
PMSL!!! It isn't the rain that is stopping you from running, it is Jeremy Kyle!!!
If you are doing circuits etc... maybe you should set yourself a program of runs and circuits. Give yourself some direction in your training, something I need to do myself :rolleyes:;)
Give yourself some direction in your training, something I need to do myself :rolleyes:;)
i thought i had
i plan to run 4-5 times a week (inc the 5k parkrun most saturdays) building up on distance
circuits monday and thursday
boxercise wednesday
i thought i had
i plan to run 4-5 times a week (inc the 5k parkrun most saturdays) building up on distance
circuits monday and thursday
boxercise wednesday
Yeah, sorry. Sounds great Hovis, just don't overdo things when you are just starting out as you don't want to end up with an injury*.
*Will you be wearing your new tights when doing your boxercise? :lol: ;)
boxercise wednesday
I went to a class called BodyCombat a little while ago, jeez it was murder. Burnt off something like 900 calories in an hour! Really good fealling after though.
*Will you be wearing your new tights when doing your boxercise? :lol: ;)
no:smt019
no:smt019
and the sun is out
decided to go OUT 5 mins in i had a heavy shower for 1 min, then about a min of hailstones.
first 2½ miles seemed fairly quick, although as i was heading for a 2½ mile checkpoint then turning around and doing the same route backwards, i did feel like turning back before the marker, but i continued to get to it. as it was all down hill.
the 2nd half seemed a fair bit slower, as it was uphill and into the wind, and TBH i think i was thinking it was harder than it was.
5 miles in 47 mins (9min 40secs per mile) which is 10 seconds slower than saturday, but that was only 3 miles, and less hills
so im still faster on the road with a mixture of hills, than i am on the treadmill on the flat
the only problem, as it was wet, i stepped in a few puddles, so my feet got wet, and my toes are a bit sore
(sorry if im boring you:()
I just did a cheeky 4.51 miles in 35:34, my legs felt good for the first mile and a half then got heavy.......really heavy, 4 inch puddles along the Thams Path didn't help........
decided to go OUT 5 mins in i had a heavy shower for 1 min, then about a min of hailstones.
first 2½ miles seemed fairly quick, although as i was heading for a 2½ mile checkpoint then turning around and doing the same route backwards, i did feel like turning back before the marker, but i continued to get to it. as it was all down hill.
the 2nd half seemed a fair bit slower, as it was uphill and into the wind, and TBH i think i was thinking it was harder than it was.
5 miles in 47 mins (9min 40secs per mile) which is 10 seconds slower than saturday, but that was only 3 miles, and less hills
so im still faster on the road with a mixture of hills, than i am on the treadmill on the flat
the only problem, as it was wet, i stepped in a few puddles, so my feet got wet, and my toes are a bit sore
(sorry if im boring you:()
HOVIS - top effort mate, once you have broken your bad weather duck you won't be able to stay in.
HOVIS - top effort mate, once you have broken your bad weather duck you won't be able to stay in.
yeah, just doing 3 miles today, i normaly do the 1st half down hill the the 2nd half back the same route.
but today im doing the 1st 1½ miles uphill, then turn around and come back, im hoping to beat the 27mins
as my hilly twin socks came this morning, so that should add a few bhp;)
I still can't breathe properly and I'm blowing down disgusting crap. This cold is so irritating. I had to cancel my run last night, maybe Ill feel a bit more like it tonight. Grrrrr
get well soon ed:(
just done 3 (5k) miles 26.30 (30 secs quicker than last time)
im realy looking foward to the 5k race on saturday. any tips?
get well soon ed:(
just done 3 (5k) miles 26.30 (30 secs quicker than last time)
im realy looking foward to the 5k race on saturday. any tips?
Have a poo before you go!
Have a poo before you go!
i did............. but i had to have another one when i got in?
this running lark is disturbing my pooing routine
i did............. but i had to have another one when i got in?
this running lark is disturbing my pooing routine
Loperamide - on the over the counter medicines section in Boots or Asda
I never had a routine so it wasn't a problem, once you get more used to running regularly it will become less of an issue.
this running lark is disturbing my pooing routine
Or pootine for short?
Right some questions. As you all know I have just started running. I seem to get really tight calfs and shins while running. Sometimes it's the left leg, sometimes the right. Is this something that will go the more I get used to it?
Or pootine for short?
Right some questions. As you all know I have just started running. I seem to get really tight calfs and shins while running. Sometimes it's the left leg, sometimes the right. Is this something that will go the more I get used to it?
me too
do you stretch?
if so, what and for how long?
do you stretch?
if so, what and for how long?
Not really. Not really sure what to do. I do a warm up for 3 - 4 minutes. Any advice on warm ups welcomed.
Or pootine for short?
Right some questions. As you all know I have just started running. I seem to get really tight calfs and shins while running. Sometimes it's the left leg, sometimes the right. Is this something that will go the more I get used to it?
On a running forum they would say 'listen to your body' - well mine doesn't talk to me...
Think you got proper socks and proper running shoes. But you might be overdoing things mister scoobs. If you don't do a warm up - stretches and gentle exercise to warm up the muscles - then start off slow - I mean real slow, just so you don't suddenly put huge strain on muscles which aren't used to it. And if it persists, try running on softer surfaces - grass, trail, anything other than pavement or concrete. Don't ignore it, you'll end up hurting yourself.
Or pootine for short?
Isn't Pootine a Canadian delicacy :confused:
Yeah, got the sock and shoes sorted and now not having any blister problems. I am running on the pavements generally. I was wondering if it was the camber which is stressing the muscles. It really is a **** area to run round near my house. To get somewhere decent I would have to drive out. The route is also quite up and down, so maybe it is too much for a beginerer.
Isn't Pootine a Canadian delicacy :confused:
Or a Russian politician?
Yeah, got the sock and shoes sorted and now not having any blister problems. I am running on the pavements generally. I was wondering if it was the camber which is stressing the muscles. It really is a **** area to run round near my house. To get somewhere decent I would have to drive out. The route is also quite up and down, so maybe it is too much for a beginerer.
Could be an adverse camber. Hills shouldn't cause the problem, just go rather slower and adjust your landing position - easier to run on forefoot up a hill.
I'll have a couple of days rest and plod on again after that. Might be like you say. Ease off a bit to get betterer.
I'll have a couple of days rest and plod on again after that. Might be like you say. Ease off a bit to get betterer.
...and don't run every day - be sensible with rest days, and also if you feel like you need to stop for a walk, then stop for a walk.
Scoobs, does it ease off after a while?
Just had to cancel today's intervals due to an issue at work, so will be going along to Dartford Road Runners tonight for their 8 mile tempo run - I have no idea what that is but it sounds like it's going to hurt!!!
Scoobs, does it ease off after a while?
Yeah! 10 minutes after I have stopped it's fine.
So it hurts for the entire time that you are running?
Do you know what pace (roughly) you are running?
So it hurts for the entire time that you are running?
Do you know what pace (roughly) you are running?
i would not say it hurts, just feels a bit tight? but yes, pretty much all the time
roughly 10miniute miles
oh............
and any advice for my first 5km race on saturday?
im hoping to be closer to 25 mins, than 30
chris8886
20-01-09, 03:59 PM
Run and Become have a great reputation, take their advice, make your excuses and buy from the net....
support your local sports shops that sell these sorts of things! or we'll all end up having to buy nike rubbish from jjb etc all the time and never get any decent advice!
So it hurts for the entire time that you are running?
Do you know what pace (roughly) you are running?
i would not say it hurts, just feels a bit tight? but yes, pretty much all the time
roughly 10miniute miles
Same as Hovis.
Slow down a bit and see if the problem is still there. Whenever I push myself I get the same tightness.
will be going along to Dartford Road Runners tonight for their 8 mile tempo run - I have no idea what that is but it sounds like it's going to hurt!!!
That's why I stopped going to Shrewsbury AC. After I broke my pelvis, I wasn't as fast for a while and they wouldn't wait for me - I was always left behind unless I did speedwork all the way. Complaints fell on deaf ears so I jacked.
Did 6.8 miles in 50.35 tonight, started off as a base mileage run but it turned into a tempo. Felt much better than last week as I could breathe properly without getting bunged up. Met 5 other runners, all women, knew one, 4 apparent new runners, all doing a grand job.
Change of plan for me got home, then got called out so am stuck at work right now!
Aw shame, I was looking forward to hearing how it went. ie was the pain bearable, truly awful, or simply hideous;)
Tim in Belgium
20-01-09, 10:36 PM
Well just went for a quickish run, well quicker than my weekend slog of being lost in the dunes. Measured it on google maps and it 3.83 miles taking just over half an hour, with an average speed of 12.05 km/h or 7.5 mph. According to the HRM it was an Avg HR172, Max HR 189, 499 Cals, not quite sure if those numbers are good/bad/indifferent, but probably ok for a shorter run?
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=118124309436020910834.000460f159f7f3a3dab17&z=14
I'm pretty pleased for my first quick run in a while, with a few hilly dunes in there. But there's still a fair bit of work to do on getting my pace up.
i have run 3 miles a day for the last 8 days, except for yesterday, i did 5
so, im thinking of having a day off tomorrow,
i have run 3 miles a day for the last 8 days, except for yesterday, i did 5
so, im thinking of having a day off tomorrow,
Very sensible. Overdoing it => injury.
Very sensible. Overdoing it => injury.
i feel ok, and i might even go out tomorrow?
i plan to do 5k on the treadmill thursday, friday off, then the race on saturday
i have run 3 miles a day for the last 8 days, except for yesterday, i did 5
so, im thinking of having a day off tomorrow,
That sounds like not enough rest Hovis. I think you'll find the more you rest the quicker you'll improve on your training days, sounds daft but its true.
Try something like 3 days training, 1 day rest.
That sounds like not enough rest Hovis. I think you'll find the more you rest the quicker you'll improve on your training days, sounds daft but its true.
Try something like 3 days training, 1 day rest.
i know.............
but i cant help myself:rolleyes:
i know.............
but i cant help myself:rolleyes:
You are in danger of an injury, you're overdoing it.
Tim - I don't understand your speed, I need mins per mile! So - as in 8 min miling is reasonably swift, 7 min miling I'd consider fast. Running on sand is hard...
You are in danger of an injury, you're overdoing it.
day off today
i was looking for a post on here that said about running 1 longer run per week
i think im going to plan to run for 3-4 days then have a day off.
should i do the longer run the day before or the day after ther rest day?
somthing like this?
week 1) 2 or 3 @ 3 miles. and 1 at 5 miles
week 2) same
week 3) same
week 4) 2 or 3 @ 4 miles. and 1 at 6 miles
week 5) same
week 6) same
week 7) 2 or 3 @ 5 miles. and 1 at 7 miles
Hovis - that looks about right. Do the rest day the day after your long run. I generally try to incorporate 2 or even 3 rest days.
I'm on a rest week. :roll:
You poor sod. better that though than serious damage I spose.
Tim in Belgium
21-01-09, 10:55 AM
Tim - I don't understand your speed, I need mins per mile! So - as in 8 min miling is reasonably swift, 7 min miling I'd consider fast. Running on sand is hard...
Well I was doing 8 min miles (60/7.5) which isn't too bad, for my second run since christmas, I'll aim to get it down to 7 minute miles :)
Although my fast route is all on pavement, so not hard running in sand, unlike my long slog runs which are on the soft stuff.
I'm still at work from yesterday!!!!
Finally got home at 7:30pm last night and my dad was round to see the kids so me and Mrs H went out and had a 2.5 mile jog, it was drizzling, there was no wind and we ran at her pace.
What a perfect run and way to unwind after a stressful 24+ hours.
Superb, really enjoyed that!
Zombie Jesus
23-01-09, 04:02 PM
I'm starting kickboxing lessons soon and was wondering what sort of distance or pace I should target to run to be able to complete an hour long training session. At the moment I usually do 80 pushups and run a mile, though I tend to get bored and would rather run faster rather than longer.
is it cardio kickboxing, or propper 1 on 1 kickboxing?
the cardio kickboxing is hard work, im not sure on contact kickboxing,
i guess your doing the mile in -10mins, (man, you get bored easy;)) try listening to music.
i would say you need to do more distance, if you speed up a bit and get the mile done in say 8 mins, thats only 8mins exercise, and not realy going to help that much.
im doing this saturday morning
http://www.parkrun.com/Default.aspx?tabid=286
I'm starting kickboxing lessons soon and was wondering what sort of distance or pace I should target to run to be able to complete an hour long training session. At the moment I usually do 80 pushups and run a mile, though I tend to get bored and would rather run faster rather than longer.
is it cardio kickboxing, or propper 1 on 1 kickboxing?
the cardio kickboxing is hard work, im not sure on contact kickboxing,
i guess your doing the mile in -10mins, (man, you get bored easy;)) try listening to music.
i would say you need to do more distance, if you speed up a bit and get the mile done in say 8 mins, thats only 8mins exercise, and not realy going to help that much.
im doing this saturday morning
http://www.parkrun.com/Default.aspx?tabid=286
Try varying your route to make it more interesting. Running though town can be entertaining. I agree with Hovis, having some music defo helps
but be extra careful crossing roads.
my first 5k race
im not sure if it can be classed as a "race" but it was all very professamaly run, with timmers and laptops etc
first of all, mother manages to lose my 3 day old hilly running socks? there were on the table on thursday, ready for today, i looked everywhere,
so, i jump in the car and it -0.5 although it did not feel that cold, so i get to tescos car park (as the start is just around the corner, and yup, its poo time. anywho i get to the start in plenty of time.
i started off about half way in the pack, and straight away got overtook by about 10 people, one of which can only be discribed as an OAP,
anyway, i get into a nice rythem, and notice errrrr a "fit bird" in front of me, with a pair of skintight almost see through tights......... which was nice, so i stayed behind her enjoying the veiw.
at 3k i had enough of the veiw, upped the pace a bit, so i overtook her
at 4k i was discusted to be overtaken by a woman*
im waiting for the results to be put online, but i realy enjoyed it
got back and mother has still not found my socks
* the woman that overtook me was pushing a double buggy, with 2 young-uns in it,
my first 5k race
im not sure if it can be classed as a "race" but it was all very professamaly run, with timmers and laptops etc
so, i jump in the car and it -0.5 although it did not feel that cold, so i get to tescos car park (as the start is just around the corner, and yup, its poo time. anywho i get to the start in plenty of time.
i started off about half way in the pack, and straight away got overtook by about 10 people, one of which can only be discribed as an OAP,
anyway, i get into a nice rythem, and notice errrrr a "fit bird" in front of me, with a pair of skintight almost see through tights......... which was nice, so i stayed behind her enjoying the veiw.
at 3k i had enough of the veiw, upped the pace a bit, so i overtook her
at 4k i was discusted to be overtaken by a woman*
im waiting for the results to be put online, but i realy enjoyed it
* the woman that overtook me was pushing a double buggy, with 2 young-uns in it,
Hovis, you have to blog your running stories (on www.fetcheveryone.com (http://www.fetcheveryone.com)). They are brilliant.
Did a fabby little 3 miler this morning. V muddy, wet and hilly. I love it :-D
Ran 6 miles on Thursday evening. Ran 9 miles this morning.
my first 5k race
im not sure if it can be classed as a "race" but it was all very professamaly run, with timmers and laptops etc
first of all, mother manages to lose my 3 day old hilly running socks? there were on the table on thursday, ready for today, i looked everywhere,
so, i jump in the car and it -0.5 although it did not feel that cold, so i get to tescos car park (as the start is just around the corner, and yup, its poo time. anywho i get to the start in plenty of time.
i started off about half way in the pack, and straight away got overtook by about 10 people, one of which can only be discribed as an OAP,
anyway, i get into a nice rythem, and notice errrrr a "fit bird" in front of me, with a pair of skintight almost see through tights......... which was nice, so i stayed behind her enjoying the veiw.
at 3k i had enough of the veiw, upped the pace a bit, so i overtook her
at 4k i was discusted to be overtaken by a woman*
im waiting for the results to be put online, but i realy enjoyed it
got back and mother has still not found my socks
* the woman that overtook me was pushing a double buggy, with 2 young-uns in it,
Come on Hovis don't keep us in suspenders mate tell us the time!!!
Hovis, you have to blog your running stories (on www.fetcheveryone.com (http://www.fetcheveryone.com)). They are brilliant.:-Ddone
Ran 6 miles on Thursday evening. Ran 9 miles this morning.9 miles wow
Come on Hovis don't keep us in suspenders mate tell us the time!!!not out yet
http://www.parkrun.com/
goto cardiff, then results
Come on Hovis don't keep us in suspenders mate tell us the time!!!
+1, sounds like you had a great time on your run Hovis :-D
Zombie Jesus
24-01-09, 05:29 PM
is it cardio kickboxing, or propper 1 on 1 kickboxing?
the cardio kickboxing is hard work, im not sure on contact kickboxing,
It's non contact, I think they get the newbies up to some sort of standard before they start hitting each other. I'm just going to add 500m each run before my first lesson then reassess afterwards.
It's non contact, I think they get the newbies up to some sort of standard before they start hitting each other. I'm just going to add 500m each run before my first lesson then reassess afterwards.
Why don't you also try incorporating fartlekking into your training. I think krhall might be better at explaining it than me though :).
Did 10 miles this morning and feel much better after wards than I did from my run last week :-D
I ran the 25 metres to the shop to get milk last night before they closed, I was pooped.
I ran the 25 metres to the shop to get milk last night before they closed, I was pooped.
I hope you stretched off afterwards, you might pay for it later, you know tight calf muscles, shin splints etc.. ;)
yay, the results are out
http://www.parkrun.com/Default.aspx?tabid=290#
considering most of the people there had vests with their clubs on, and the fact they all looked like real atheletes, i dont think i did too bad
Tim in Belgium
25-01-09, 01:36 PM
I see no Hovis listed ;)
49David FURNESS (http://www.parkrun.com/Default.aspx?tabid=290#)
27:01
SM30-34
48.30%
MUnattached http://www.parkrun.com/images/star.gifFirst RunCongratulations on completing your 1st event!
Is this you Hovis? :D
yes
Excellent :cool:. I wish there was something like that around here. Have you found your twin skins yet?
no:(, i just ordered a new pair
the parkrun is all done by volenters, have a look on the site, or email them, as you could set one up.
how far is the nearest one?
no:(, i just ordered a new pair
the parkrun is all done by volenters, have a look on the site, or email them, as you could set one up.
how far is the nearest one?
Nearest one is the one you attend, which is a little too far to go each weekend to run 5kms:rolleyes:. Shame though as it looks like a lotta fun Hovis.
I didn't run today. I might run tomorrow.
10 mile run this morning, a little faster than I've done previously. Not by much though but enough. Its my step back week so should be doing either another half marathon or a 14 miler next weekend.
On track for a 3h 56m marathon, right on target.
10 mile run this morning, a little faster than I've done previously. Not by much though but enough. Its my step back week so should be doing either another half marathon or a 14 miler next weekend.
On track for a 3h 56m marathon, right on target.
Sounds like you are doing really well and clocking up the miles :-D. Are you enjoying the training?
Sounds like you are doing really well and clocking up the miles :-D. Are you enjoying the training?
I really am enjoying it yes, now that its become a habit I look forward to getting out and running. The scenery is pretty cool along my run so that helps.
My knees are getting a bit sore though after a long run, it settles after a few hours but can hurt towards the end of a long run. Maybe I'm getting old :-(
Tim in Belgium
25-01-09, 07:54 PM
I didn't run today as I could feel my knees slightly (don't know why?) and felt like a cough was coming on, if all is fine I'll head out Tuesday evening. On the plus side it meant I could wnader down to Zandvoort to watch a little drifting, and could continue prepping my track wheels for the cage.
I didn't run this weekend, either. Went on the Ashbourne ride yesterday, and ferried wife & daughter to Manchester today.
just done 4 miles in 36mins 35 secs
thats down to 9 minuite mileing
Just done 4 miles in 28:30
Just done 4 miles in 28:30
show off
;)
7m10s miling. Wow:cyclopsani:
7m10s miling. Wow:cyclopsani:
And this time I know it was 4 miles. :D I ran to my limit. I would not have been able to sustain that pace for any further distance. But that is what I have decided to do with my two 4 mile runs at work. I have decided to race them. Mid week evening run at home will be a 6 or 8 mile run at a medium pace. Weekend run will be a slow slog until I am up to half marathon distances.
And this time I know it was 4 miles. :D I ran to my limit. I would not have been able to sustain that pace for any further distance. But that is what I have decided to do with my two 4 mile runs at work. I have decided to race them. Mid week evening run at home will be a 6 or 8 mile run at a medium pace. Weekend run will be a slow slog until I am up to half marathon distances.
Awesome time Si :D. At least now you have set yourself goals with running and doing what works for you and more importantly giving your knees a break inbetween ;)
just done 4 miles in 36mins 35 secs
thats down to 9 minuite mileing
Yayyy Hovis great running and you are running faster on the road than on the running machine :cool:. Are you enjoying running outside?
Found those Twin skins yet?
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