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Back up to 20 next week, with 7 weeks to go.
That's great Hovis, you still up for the half then?
:)
think so
Did a 14 miler yesterday in the heat, bloody hard work and I struggled the whole way round, which doesn't bode well for the 55 mile week this week.
7 weeks to go.
Did a 14 miler yesterday in the heat, bloody hard work and I struggled the whole way round, which doesn't bode well for the 55 mile week this week.
7 weeks to go.
Do you think you are pushing yourself too hard or was it just the heat that made you feel like that?
Do you think you are pushing yourself too hard or was it just the heat that made you feel like that?
If I'm honest I reckon it is both those things - Saturday's run wasn't an easy one 8 miles with 8 x 100m strides and I could feel it in my legs yesterday.
This week is 55 miles then I start to drop back week by week. Some tough runs this week too, especially as I am looking after the kids so all runs will be afternoon or evening ones.
I MUST get a 3:59:59 or better marathon though.
think i will sign up for cardiff now
plan to do it for charity, and in fancy dress (maybe)
If I'm honest I reckon it is both those things - Saturday's run wasn't an easy one 8 miles with 8 x 100m strides and I could feel it in my legs yesterday.
This week is 55 miles then I start to drop back week by week. Some tough runs this week too, especially as I am looking after the kids so all runs will be afternoon or evening ones.
I MUST get a 3:59:59 or better marathon though.
I have kids too and do all my running early mornings or lunch times at work. If I do a really long run i.e. 12 miles (for me that is really long lol) then I have to get up at stupid o'clock to do so.
How are you doing on your times? Do you think you are more than close to your goal?
think i will sign up for cardiff now
plan to do it for charity, and in fancy dress (maybe)
That's great Hovis, you are obviously feeling much better now that you are running again :cool:
yeah, today was with a freind, which although i find it a bit harder to run and talk, im liking the company
Back up to 20 next week, with 7 weeks to go.
Kev, take itr easy mate, I'm sure ones body doesn't bode well to all this mileage in any 1 week?
As I'm starting my runs off slowly, and not being able to hook myself up with a Garmin - can anyone tell me what site I can use to map out m runs to get a good judge of distance?
Thanks.
I know where you are coming from with the 3.59 target Kev, thats what I set out to do for this years London. 4 hours is a nice steady 9m09s mile pace.
The training mileage doesnt sound excessive to me, very much like a typical marathon training program. What kind of pace are you running those distances at?
As I'm starting my runs off slowly, and not being able to hook myself up with a Garmin - can anyone tell me what site I can use to map out m runs to get a good judge of distance?
Thanks.
You can use this site http://gb.mapometer.com/en/ or http://www.mapmyrun.com/
They are pretty good for this. Others might have different sites that they use :).
I know where you are coming from with the 3.59 target Kev, thats what I set out to do for this years London. 4 hours is a nice steady 9m09s mile pace.
The training mileage doesnt sound excessive to me, very much like a typical marathon training program. What kind of pace are you running those distances at?
55 miles is the largest week in the schedule, then I start to cut back eventualy down to taper.
I did 20 mile 2 weeks ago in 2:51 and had plenty left in the tank, it was a hilly route too, which my marathon isn't. Although 14 miles on Sunday mullered me.
I missed 4 hours in London 2008, by a very long way and it almost destroyed my running as I was so disappointed.
Anything less than sub-4 will not be acceptable this time.
As I'm starting my runs off slowly, and not being able to hook myself up with a Garmin - can anyone tell me what site I can use to map out m runs to get a good judge of distance?
Thanks.
Find yourself a nice flat route, round your way should be easy. Then take the bike out and clock it. What you really want is a two mile route.
Then jog/walk/run it until you can jog the whole way round, then change route.
Some phones have GPS on them and are capable of mapping your run, not too sure if your Blackberry will have that.
There is always mapmyrun.com as foxy says.
Anything less than sub-4 will not be acceptable this time.
i feel the same about a sub -2hour half.
a few more halfs, then im going to think about london
I use mapmyrun alot for route planning. For the shorter distances I found it fairly easy to memorise the mile points so didnt bother with a gps watch.
Did 4 miles today and found that the runs I did last week were closer to 11km than 10.5km. Every little counts you know ;)
My work colleague measured it for me using gmap http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3129273
I popped out last night for a cheeky 6 miler in 48 minutes, 6 minutes faster than my previous PB at this distance so well chuffed. I found the first 3 miles fairly tough but then seemed to get into my stride and found the rest easier at this pace.
Find yourself a nice flat route, round your way should be easy. Then take the bike out and clock it. What you really want is a two mile route.
Then jog/walk/run it until you can jog the whole way round, then change route.
Right as said I have mapped out a near flat route of 2 miles, and will work with this in mind using http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/
Also, managed to get me some Sorbothane Double Strike Insoles from Runners Needs - Kings Cross, as they said that Arch Supports were not required with my current Asics Gel-1120, but to try an impact arbortion insole instead along with patellar strap.
So will give this a test in the morning, and report back.
Take it easy first run lloydie, give yourself time to get used to the insoles and time on your feet etc.
Just did a slow 7.5 miler with the club, few big hills nice to run with people again. 1:05, mind you I did 6 x 100m strides in there too.
Well just did my first run of 2.5 miles with shock insoles, and patellar strap on, and to my own suprise managed to do this in 20 minutes without stopping...a slight twinge on the patellar but confortable to run without taking focus away.
Have warmed down with strtches advised by physio as well, so chuffed to bits.
DarrenSV650S
25-08-09, 08:15 PM
Hey running people, quick question....
Is anyone here (who is in shape) about 5 foot 9? If so what sort of weight are you?
I'm 11 stone but I need to loose weight. Or at least spread it about a little! It's all stuck in my belly! :(
Hope it goes well tomorrow morning Lloydie :), as Kev says and also ease into your run, you do not have to run fast.
Hope it goes well tomorrow morning Lloydie :), as Kev says and also ease into your run, you do not have to run fast.
Couldn't wait Foxy, and have just got back from my run, and well chuffed I did it w/o stopping :p
Couldn't wait Foxy, and have just got back from my run, and well chuffed I did it w/o stopping :p
Excellent :notworthy:, good that you listened to your physio about warm down exercises especially when you are just starting running again. Do you do warm up exercises too?
Hey running people, quick question....
Is anyone here (who is in shape) about 5 foot 9? If so what sort of weight are you?
I'm 11 stone but I need to loose weight. Or at least spread it about a little! It's all stuck in my belly! :(
When I started running is was just over 14 stone, I'm 5'8 and a bit, now down to about 12 and a few pounds. Still heavy, but I don't want to be skinny really.
Never noticed I was getting so big either but looking at old photos is a shocker and have had to throw loads of clothes out as I had started buying 34 waist trousers and large shirts etc. Now back to a 32 waist and medium.
Running is a good way to lose wait, but you will never notice it - others however will. I often get comments like "blimey have you lost weight?", so people must have noticed me piling on the pudding but never said anything.
Actually I just re-read that and you are looking for someone who is in shape - that's not me.
In comparison to how I was I am.
Well just did my first run of 2.5 miles with shock insoles, and patellar strap on, and to my own suprise managed to do this in 20 minutes without stopping...a slight twinge on the patellar but confortable to run without taking focus away.
Have warmed down with strtches advised by physio as well, so chuffed to bits.
Well done mate, give yourself a couple of rest days now mate.
Keep at it and you can do some Kent Fitness League meets with me after Abingdon, they are cross country and are all about 5 miles, great fun too.
Real mix of abilities from uber fit bods, to 75 year olds, which are surprisingly quick.
You get covered in mud - it's great!
Excellent :notworthy:, good that you listened to your physio about warm down exercises especially when you are just starting running again. Do you do warm up exercises too?
Yes I do, pretty much the same sort of stretches, with a brisk walk for 5 minutes as well - as I'm not a "spring chicken" anymore and can't just go straight into a run without warm up/down :nomore:
Well done mate, give yourself a couple of rest days now mate.
Keep at it and you can do some Kent Fitness League meets with me after Abingdon, they are cross country and are all about 5 miles, great fun too.
Real mix of abilities from uber fit bods, to 75 year olds, which are surprisingly quick.
You get covered in mud - it's great!
Yeah, gonna keep doing this route for a couple of weeks, and if I can get around it all the time without stopping, then will move up to 5km, as that's about 3.1miles.
Sounds good, and will be easy on my patellar as well running cross county, so this might just be the terrain for me :p cheers mate.
im £26 lighter, as i have signed up for cardiff half marathon, bit expensive me thinks
got to sort out some sponser forms now........ and possibley fancy dress
im £26 lighter, as i have signed up for cardiff half marathon, bit expensive me thinks
got to sort out some sponser forms now........ and possibley fancy dress
Wear a mankini and that will be a tenner from me! Will need photos.
Just back from a tempo run, 11 miler and I feel a bit sick.
See you there Hovis, no fancy dress for me though
See you there Hovis, no fancy dress for me though
probably, what time did you put on the form?
See you there Hovis, no fancy dress for me though
So no .org tankini representatives then? ;)
Hi all, i have recently (about three weeks) started running when i take the dogs out for their evening exercise, my reason for doing this is that 3.5 yrs ago i stopped smoking & now i have kicked that habit i want to shift the weight i have put on, i started running half the length of a field & walked the other half, i am now running the length of a field sometimes two & walking for half, my main area for concern/advice is with my breathing, i seem to struggle to keep a rythm to my breathing & end up gulping in through my mouth which then makes my throat burn a bit & after a while of this i have to stop & walk, i assume this is down to the years of smoking & inactivity but what i wondered is will it get better/easier or is this what i am stuck with.
I would really like to keep the running going as i enjoy running around with the dogs but am just curious as to the sort of progress i could expect, whilst i appreciate i will never run a marathon nor do i want too, it would be nice to get to the stage that i could run the entire three mile circuit each evening.
Hi all, i have recently (about three weeks) started running when i take the dogs out for their evening exercise, my reason for doing this is that 3.5 yrs ago i stopped smoking & now i have kicked that habit i want to shift the weight i have put on, i started running half the length of a field & walked the other half, i am now running the length of a field sometimes two & walking for half, my main area for concern/advice is with my breathing, i seem to struggle to keep a rythm to my breathing & end up gulping in through my mouth which then makes my throat burn a bit & after a while of this i have to stop & walk, i assume this is down to the years of smoking & inactivity but what i wondered is will it get better/easier or is this what i am stuck with.
I would really like to keep the running going as i enjoy running around with the dogs but am just curious as to the sort of progress i could expect, whilst i appreciate i will never run a marathon nor do i want too, it would be nice to get to the stage that i could run the entire three mile circuit each evening.
Don't forget the smoking is still in your lungs, I think it takes 7 years to clear the damage done.
Well done for booting the habit mate, it is a tough thing to do. I put loads of weight on too when I stopped. Mainly because instead of getting 20 fags in the shop in the morning, I still stopped but got a big lucozade and king size mars bar.
Starting the way you have is pretty sensible and as soon as your body starts to get used to it, things will start to get better.
Slowing down may help, when anyone starts to run they run at a pace they think they should run, which is always too fast. Slow it down to the point where it feels almost mechanical (and too slow) and then see how your breathing feels. If it is improved then stick with this for a while until you gain in confidence a bit and either increase the pace or go a little bit further.
Don't be afraid to run/walk, either.
Good luck and welcome to the running thread come back and let us know how you are doing.
Thanks, i'll try as you suggest tonight, must admit though as you say it is very hard to run slowly & feels silly too, what the hell i'm determined to get better & easier, i'll try it. :thumbsup:
im doing the 7.5 club run tonight, followed by chilli and rice in the club house
my best time is 1 hour 2 mins
if i ever do a sub 1 hour i will reward myself with chilli rice and chips
gotta earn the chips,
Thanks, i'll try as you suggest tonight, must admit though as you say it is very hard to run slowly & feels silly too, what the hell i'm determined to get better & easier, i'll try it. :thumbsup:
You should be number one super guy anyway - right?
Running slow is almost as hard as running fast, not that I have ever run fast!
Stick with it and don't give a to$$ about what you think anyone else is thinking, guaranteed they wouldn't be able to run as far or as fast as you!
im doing the 7.5 club run tonight, followed by chilli and rice in the club house
my best time is 1 hour 2 mins
if i ever do a sub 1 hour i will reward myself with chilli rice and chips
gotta earn the chips,
no chips for me tonight
1 hour 3 mins 30 sec
After a couple of days rest, just come back from another 2.5mile run and this time managed to get around the route in 18.49.
Well chuffed. Another couple of weeks of this, building my stamina with swimming as well, and should be onto the 5K runs.
Take it easy lloydie.
I am mate, I even think I slowed my pace this morning, as it felt like I was just trotting, and my breathing was controlled enough not to be taking big gulps of air.
I think my swimming as helped my lung capacity a tad...but all the same, will not push too hard.
Krhall, you are indeed a running information god :notworthy:
Went out with the mutts last night & slowed my pace right down, i ran three sides of the fields walked for one side then ran for three more including an uphill section walked for a short while then ran an uphill road section home, it's not a massive distance probably around 2 miles but it's 2 miles further than i could do when i was smoking & the thing is this, it felt easy & comfortable & my breathing was soooo much better, couldn't believe the difference & am looking forward to getting out again tonight.
Now oh running god, is it Ok to run every day or should i have a rest day or something & how long should i stick to the same course, a month?, then should i extend the length slightly or try to run the same course a bit quicker?
Are you Penry the Mild mannered Janitor?
Running information god I am not, it is all self taught so take it all with a pinch of salt.
Glad it worked for you mate, the advice sounds wrong, but it does work.
Don't run everyday when you start off have a rest day in between runs at first to let your muscles repair and adapt to the different work required of them. I am marathon training at the moment and only run 5 days out of 7.
2 miles is an excellent distance to start with and a good benchmark. It should be one where you see the improvements, to the point where you can run the whole way without stopping, within the month.
Don't make the mistake of trying to do too much or go too fast too soon though, which it is tempting to do.
Once you are running the full distance comfortably, feel free to experiment with a bit more pace or distance, not that important really, or a bit of both. I went for more distance as the extra mile/s always felt like a bigger achievement (and still does).
Every 4 weeks have a week where you do less running to allow for recovery.
You'll see it loads in this thread, but I'll say it again. If you can afford it go and get some running shoes fitted along with some decent running socks it will really help with any leg aches and pains. There is a Triathlon shop in Colchester, which is supposed to be good or if you are near Bluewater SheRunsHeRuns is good too. Money well spent.
Have a day off then do it all again tomorrow.
Are you Penry the Mild mannered Janitor?
Running information god I am not, it is all self taught so take it all with a pinch of salt.
Glad it worked for you mate, the advice sounds wrong, but it does work.
Don't run everyday when you start off have a rest day in between runs at first to let your muscles repair and adapt to the different work required of them. I am marathon training at the moment and only run 5 days out of 7.
2 miles is an excellent distance to start with and a good benchmark. It should be one where you see the improvements, to the point where you can run the whole way without stopping, within the month.
Don't make the mistake of trying to do too much or go too fast too soon though, which it is tempting to do.
Once you are running the full distance comfortably, feel free to experiment with a bit more pace or distance, not that important really, or a bit of both. I went for more distance as the extra mile/s always felt like a bigger achievement (and still does).
Every 4 weeks have a week where you do less running to allow for recovery.
You'll see it loads in this thread, but I'll say it again. If you can afford it go and get some running shoes fitted along with some decent running socks it will really help with any leg aches and pains. There is a Triathlon shop in Colchester, which is supposed to be good or if you are near Bluewater SheRunsHeRuns is good too. Money well spent.
Have a day off then do it all again tomorrow.
Thanks again.
I've not heard of a triathlon shop in Colchester but i'll see if i can hunt it out, i took my other half to a shop in a gym in Ipswich where they video'd her feet whilst running & let her try trainers to correct her foot roll, might go give them a look also as they never pressured her into buying them, she just pressured me into it. :D
http://www.53-12.com/run/run_index.htm Here it is mate.
Is this the one you are talking about:
http://www.sweatshop.co.uk/storefinder.cfm?shop_id=11
In my experience they are normally excellent and very knowledgeable in Sweatshop as they are normally run by runners. Ask about their 30 day guarantee too, if you don't get on with a shoe they recommend you can take it back and exchange it for a new one in 30 days, you pay a bit more but it is a good idea.
Foey - If you are not busy this weekend go here http://www.merseaislandraces.co.uk/the_races_02.htm for some inspiration, you will be doing this next year as it is your local race.
Something to aim for in the future.
Also worth checking out www.fetcheveryone.com, there are many more knowledgeable people on there than I who are more than willing to help. A real mix of abilities and a great resource for races etc.
Races?!? Yep that's what I said you will get hooked with running once you are able to progress and you'll get a buzz from each further mile or quicker time achievement.
That 53-12 is about half a mile from me & i've never heard of it, talk about not knowing whats on your doorstep.
Sweatshop, yep that was the one mate, it's run by two women i believe, the young girl was brilliant with my other half & like you say she got a 30 day return guarantee but she didn't need it as she was well chuffed with the trainers.
I didn't know they had races on Mersea Island, i may try & give that a look, it's only a few miles up the road & we have friends that live there so my other half can go natter while i collect some inspiration.
Races? like you say i do get a buzz out of the running & after so many years of relative inactivity it is a challenge to push myself that extra bit but i think i'll learn to walk before i run although it would be an achievement huh.
Thanks again for all the fantastic hints links & advice, i love the Org.
Foey, you are doing well just getting out there. However, Kev mentioned races, you could work towards taking part in 5km fun runs like Hovis did and progress from there. Setting your own goals whilst doing so and achieving them is a great feeling.
Quite a few others have started from scratch, received welcome and friendly .org advice and have achieved so much and even after injury never gave up :notworthy:.
I just run for myself and set my own goals be it running on my own, with someone or taking part in events. I haven't run in an event for a couple of years now though. The buzz running gives you is great and hard to imagine when you are just starting out. Your breathing is already getting much better and that buzz is there 8-).
Having a goal will help keep you motivated, and well they are called races, but the only person I race is myself. I'm too fat and slow!
Each race does keep me motivated to keep on plodding out there.
Having a goal will help keep you motivated, and well they are called races, but the only person I race is myself. I'm too fat and slow!
Each race does keep me motivated to keep on plodding out there.
You have some pretty impressive times and distances, including terrains for someone who describes themselves as 'too fat and too slow' :D.
When my son saw me win a race it motivated him and I take him out on a 2.5 mile run sometimes. His aim is to compete in the 2016 Olympics a nice goal methinks, he is only 9. :cool:
Hey running people, quick question....
Is anyone here (who is in shape) about 5 foot 9? If so what sort of weight are you?
I'm 11 stone but I need to loose weight. Or at least spread it about a little! It's all stuck in my belly! :(
I am just over 5'9", and about 13.5 stone :rolleyes:
However, 46" chest and 34" waist so it is all in proportion, more or less ;)
I can cycle at a good pace all day long, and enjoy doing small runs (1.5-2.5 miles) but anything over 3 miles kills my shinsplints, even with decent trainers :(
When my son saw me win a race it motivated him and I take him out on a 2.5 mile run sometimes. His aim is to compete in the 2016 Olympics a nice goal methinks, he is only 9. :cool:
Good for him, both my kids do the occasional fun run when there is one on when I am doing a race, so it is definitely a good image to portray to your kids.
Good luck for 2016 then, hopefully one of mine will being Judo at that one.
Just did a tough 20 miler, had a few beers last night, didn't sleep well and really couldn't be @rsed! Turned out ok though 2:52 and take me up to 212 miles for the month which is my biggect monthly amount since I started running.
anything over 3 miles kills my shinsplints, even with decent trainers :(
I'm guessing you have tried specific stretching?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diDwjLN1UEU
Just finished my 3rd 2.5 mile run for the week, and feel good that I've managed to run without stopping at a reasonable/confortable pace.
I'm going to aim for 4 runs next week, to try and run at most 10 miles per week, over the next month.
... but anything over 3 miles kills my shinsplints, even with decent trainers :(
mattSV, can I recommend that you try at least 5 minutes of stretching the particular areas, as I suffer from pattelar tendonitus but doing the stretches, and wearing a pattelar strap aids the pain in order for me to run without it affecting my mind state.
Give it try if you have not already done so, and maybe slow ones pace a little, and keep off the pavement where you can.
I'm adopting this now, but have to be careful on certain roads as so I don't get run over by cage drivers :(
Well i found the triathlon shop in Colchester, seem like a nice bunch that run it too, they were all very busy serving so i just had a look around & decided to try The Sweatshop in Ipswich, very nice lady got me to strip off (socks & trainers only) as i had never used a treadmill & run the length of the showroom a few times whilst she watched my feet for roll etc, she then looked at my achilles tendons & said they looked fine, she got four pairs of trainers out for me to try i settled on a Nike pair which fitted like a glove & it almost felt like they wern't there yet my feet felt so cushioned, also got a couple of pairs of socks & treated the other half to some propper running socks too.
Must admit running in them feels totally different as i'm more used to plodding about in my old reebock classics, should be all used to them by the weekend though.
Must admit running in them feels totally different as i'm more used to plodding about in my old reebock classics, should be all used to them by the weekend though.
They will repay you may times over.
It can be the difference between keeping running and stopping for little aches and niggles, by not controlling your feet properly.
Good luck mate - did you go to Mersea?
No i didn't get to go in the end, other halfs friends were away or something so i couldn't bribe her with that & there were strong hints for me to take her out which i must admit i did owe her some decent time out together.
There will be others though.
just 5 miles today
i realy need to start building the miles up, ready for the half marathon
im thinking banana man would be a good idea for fancy dress
Resident Runners.
I know it's early days, and stop me if it's too soon, but at what stage is advised, should I increase my current running distance of 2.5miles? Just wanted to put some goals on my record sheet and so currently into my 2nd week at the same distance.
These are being achieved without stopping each time, and inside the 20 minute time frame. I'm quite happy at the pace I'm running, but don't fair to run any quicker, but would like to gain more distance with time of course.
I have read about 10%, but an extra 400m seems like too little distance to continue for another week or so.
Advice please :)
Mate, not only are you just starting to run, but you are coming back from an injury, be patient and stick with what you are doing for a month then add a bit more distance.
If you push yourself too early you may break yourself.
Your goal at the moment is to stay injury free.
thedonal
02-09-09, 07:41 PM
I'm back! Got a new pair of running shoes on the Weekend (they really are very helpful at Sweat Shop - and the lad rides a bike (Hairnet) so had a good old chat with him.
Did my return to running tonight- only 1 mile, 9:32. I'm satisfied with that for today. Expect it to be under 9:00 in 3 or 4 runs time. I think I may sign up for the Breakfast run 8 miles in March next year- set a goal...
Mate, not only are you just starting to run, but you are coming back from an injury, be patient and stick with what you are doing for a month then add a bit more distance.
If you push yourself too early you may break yourself.
Your goal at the moment is to stay injury free.
Sound advice mate, will keep the same distance for another month, then step up and try adding another .5 mile, to see how that fairs.
no chips tonight
1hour 2mins 20secs
I still haven't got round to finding let along seeing pysio. However I haven't done any running since the half' and more recently (last couple of weeks) what with ankles, knees, hips and lower back all complaining at me variously I decided to stop almost completely (did one or two sessions of badminton). I'm on holiday next week, so won't be doing anything then either ('cept learning to surf for two days) then when I'm back I'm going to try and get back into things gently.
Sound advice mate, will keep the same distance for another month, then step up and try adding another .5 mile, to see how that fairs.
You could add that .5 mile just once a week. I like to do shorter runs in the week and a longer one at the weekends. Mind you I don't really have a running plan I stick to...
I'm back! Got a new pair of running shoes on the Weekend (they really are very helpful at Sweat Shop - and the lad rides a bike (Hairnet) so had a good old chat with him.
Did my return to running tonight- only 1 mile, 9:32. I'm satisfied with that for today. Expect it to be under 9:00 in 3 or 4 runs time. I think I may sign up for the Breakfast run 8 miles in March next year- set a goal...
Great news and a good goal to achieve in March next year, get yourself signed up ;). What running shoes did you get?
Good for him, both my kids do the occasional fun run when there is one on when I am doing a race, so it is definitely a good image to portray to your kids.
Good luck for 2016 then, hopefully one of mine will being Judo at that one.
Just did a tough 20 miler, had a few beers last night, didn't sleep well and really couldn't be @rsed! Turned out ok though 2:52 and take me up to 212 miles for the month which is my biggect monthly amount since I started running.
My boys love running and always want to be timed no matter how far they run they are pretty competitive, maybe see you at the 2016 Olympics then :-D. Still managing 20 miles after beers is pretty good going. Are you going for more than 212 miles in Sept?
BernardBikerchick
04-09-09, 07:55 AM
did my best run yet yesterday and managed a hill i haven't been able to do in month ! although a little un nearinvg runnign home in dark thought it was still su,m,er !!!!!
did my best run yet yesterday and managed a hill i haven't been able to do in month ! although a little un nearinvg runnign home in dark thought it was still su,m,er !!!!!
BBC, I bet you feel good after managing that hill :cool:. I cannot believe how quickly the evenings have drawn in so quickly :rolleyes:. If you are going to be running in the dark more often then maybe a head torch would be a good thing to have. Foxy :)
thedonal
04-09-09, 08:20 PM
Great news and a good goal to achieve in March next year, get yourself signed up ;). What running shoes did you get?
Will do- also need to check dates, as I've got a potential gig in NYC (rather exciting!) in March, so if not, I'll look around at other races...
Got a pair of New Balance 1063. Quite comfy and plenty of bounce! Looking forward to really sorting the health out again and losing a bit of belly -but taking it slow. The run and some other training on Weds is still wearing off..!
just been for a 2-3 mile fast run, but could not realy get into it, so i ended up doing a 7 mile plod, got me thinking though, with only 4 weeks to go to the half marathon, i need to be doing more miles, the most i have done for a while is 8
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I'm over the moon as I've just run my PB in 2 weeks for the 2.5 miles, at 18:05 minutes. :p
Recovery is a lot quicker as well, as I've caught my normal breathing pattern back in under 5 minutes.
Patellar seems ok as well, so I'm quite happy at the moment.
I'm over the moon as I've just run my PB in 2 weeks for the 2.5 miles, at 18:05 minutes. :p
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well done
i have not done any speed work for a while, normaly i do the 5k park run, i got my time from 29mins down to a PB of 22.04.....im doing it tomorow, and will be happy to get under 24 mins
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Well done all.
I am sadly injured with 6 weeks to go before Abingdon...
I haven't run a single step since my little tumble down the motorway.
Ive just come back after a 5 week layoff, result ? without even trying Ive set 3 new pb,s this week alone, Im great me :D
Oh dear sounds like most people have injuries. I still have my foot injury. I spray some Bio Freeze on it before I run just to numb it a little.
I run at lunch times with work colleagues. I am not running as often as I like though but enough to keep ticking over.
Oh dear sounds like most people have injuries. I still have my foot injury. I spray some Bio Freeze on it before I run just to numb it a little.
I run at lunch times with work colleagues. I am not running as often as I like though but enough to keep ticking over.
Maybe you need a little layoff until its healed fully, saying that you know your own body, I guess most runners run with a few niggling injuries from time to time, good luck with it. :D
well training is going well for the Cardiff half, doing on average 8 miles a week. Longest run so far 5.2 miles. i think 1.45 is now out, will settle for 1.54
well training is going well for the Cardiff half, doing on average 8 miles a week. Longest run so far 5.2 miles.
is that all?
shouldnt you be getting more miles than that in?
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done about 18 miles this week
got my first 5k parkrun for a while today, legs are a bit achey, but should be ok
i tried the fancy dress on last night, and will be doing 2 miles in it tomorrow, im thinking the13 mile half marathon in fancy dress is not one of my best ideas, see how it goes tomorow i guess
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For some unknown reason decided to run 5km today, and to my astonishment I managed it without stopping in 27 mins.
Although if I tried to run an inch more, I would've colapsed, as I couldn't get through my front door quick enough to hit the deck in the hallway flat out.
Recovery was 6 minutes all the same. Will keep running my 2.5 miles evey other day, and maybe tackling the 5km every other week.
As it shows my fitness, has got a long way to improve yet.
Did the Hoylake 10K today in 49:30, chopped about 4 mins off my PB so pretty happy with that.
Well done all.
I am sadly injured with 6 weeks to go before Abingdon...
You can't be that injured mate, you've just run 19.5 miles today =D>, from your Fetch Everyone Training plan.
did the 5k parkrun yesterday in 23.11 (1 mon off a PB) which is not bad, since i have not done it for about 8 weeks
i did the 2½ mile funrun, in fancy dress today, in 20 mins, defantly going to have to do a bit of modding, if i intend wearing it for the half marathon
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You can't be that injured mate, you've just run 19.5 miles today =D>, from your Fetch Everyone Training plan.
Haven't run since Tuesday and missed a run last week too mate, I thought my marathon was over!
5 days of RICE and wearing heavy strapping and I managed a super run today, despite thinking if it was painful I would turn back or get the bus so as not to injure myself further.
19.57 miles in just under 2:45, had plenty in the tank too. Felt brilliant after.
Am fully strapped up again now though, having spent the afternoon with Harry and all the little sod wanted to do was run around!
Well done on the 5k Lloydie and the PB's Flymo & Stewie!
My pelvis is hurting quite a bit less than it has recently. Looking forward to getting back out running. Have set myself a target of next Monday to get back to it.
time to up the training, 10 miles planed for today, only 4 weeks till the half marathon
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just over 10 miles in 1 hour 35mins
which i think is a little slow for a sub 2 hour half marathon, but it was a bit hilly, and the futhest i have run for a while is 7 miles, so im happy with that
Well done to you all & keep up the good work, it is helping me to keep motivated.
Six weeks into this running lark now & last night i managed to do my usual course with only one session of brisk uphill walking for half a field length, the rest of it was jogging all the way, ok not megga distance (2 miles ish) but for me, an ex 20 a day man for 33yrs, it's a good result & i'm determined to continue, I've also lost around a stone which is superb, half a stone to go & i'll be back to where i was before i stopped smoking.
As Sarah and Foey say everyone is doing really well and certainly motivating me too.
However, today was an off day:(. I did 11.5km's today and it was the most awful run. The wind was against me and I found it a struggle running against it. I ran with a colleague who also found it a hard slog. It made the run seem twice as long and I really couldn't imagine getting it back in. Not sure whether I am glad I went out there and did it...
done the 7½ mile club run tonight, normaly me and my mate do it 1n about 1 hour 3 mins
then back to the club house for chilli and rice, we have always said, IF we do it under 1 hour we will have chips.
tonight we did it in 59 mins 57sec
WOOOOOOO-HOOOOOOO
but we decided not to have chips after all
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