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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...
wind is the worst weather for running. i hate it.
That is awesome Hovis I bet you both felt really great after :cool: but no chips :smt103. Are you going to save them until after the half marathon?
there is nothing better than running in the wind and the rain, no such thing as bad weather only bad clothing:D
dunno? just did not fancy chips
velindre hospital (the one im raising money for) is throwing a bit of a party after the marathon, and putting on a buffet, so i expect i will have some of that, and it would be rude not to wash it down with a couple of pints of strongbow:p
there is nothing better than running in the wind and the rain, no such thing as bad weather only bad clothing:D
rain is great, i love rain. don't have a problem with cold either. but wind i hate.
rain is great, i love rain. don't have a problem with cold either. but wind i hate.
+1 I could barely push forward through it and it doesn't help when it affects your breathing :rolleyes::D
If i ever have a problem with wind i just make sure i'm not being closely followed & let it go.........................................oh i see what you meant now. :D
No running for me last night or tonight i'm afraid, got an annoying pesky pain in my hip/inner groin area so think it best to give it a rest.
No running for me last night or tonight i'm afraid, got an annoying pesky pain in my hip/inner groin area so think it best to give it a rest.
Foey - common issue mate, most likely to be a hip flexor problem, I used to suffer with it, but a few gentle stretches before and after a run should sort it.
http://www.exrx.net/Stretches/HipFlexors/KneelingHipFlexor.html
Enjoy!
I love running in the rain the heavier the better - wind though, not so good!
That's why I love the winter XC season as you get to get really wet and muddy, puts the fun back into running.
So do things like GRIM and British Military Fitness 10k's, great fun and can be a real test.
i dont mind the rain, although i would not go out if it was raining, if i was to get cought out in it, would be ok
not keen on wind though.
I ran home from work the other day especially as it was raining.
Hovis is that the costume you are wearing for the half? Looks bloody hot mate.
Hovis is that the costume you are wearing for the half? Looks bloody hot mate.
yeah, it is hot, i did a 2½ mile fun run in it in just under 20 mins, which was pretty good, but the padding in the top (haha, you thought that was just me didnt you) makes it too hot, so im swapping it for a blue t-shirt with vilendre logo (the charity im running for) the mask also dropped down at times to cover my eyes a bit
i have a 10k coming up, so im going to try it again with the t-shirt
it will only be my 2nd half marathon, and im pretty new to running, and have been told im mad to do it in fancy dress?
http://www.justgiving.com/design/1/images/badges/justgiving_badge9.gif (http://www.justgiving.com/hovis-13)
I must admit I always thought Hovis looked pretty hot too, but thats another story I suspect :D hardly run in weeks due to constant overtime and not having two mins to myself, and yet bizzarely after not running for nearly 5 weeks I somehow seemed to have knocked my pace down to sub 10 mins for the first time in ages, yay me ;)
sometimes a rest or enforced time off is just what you need for your muscles to fully repair.
I can't wait for Abingdon to be done so I can cut my mileage back and stop aching and then hopefully get quicker at more reasonable distances. 29 days to go!
Of course the above assumes a sub-4 for me, if not then it will be a few weeks off and a re-thing about my goal.
just done the cardiff 5k
i forgot my watch, so dunno the time, results will be online laters.
i still find it hard to get the pace right, although i did over take 4 on the last 100meters with a sprint finsh
Foey - common issue mate, most likely to be a hip flexor problem, I used to suffer with it, but a few gentle stretches before and after a run should sort it.
http://www.exrx.net/Stretches/HipFlexors/KneelingHipFlexor.html
Enjoy!
Superb, looks to be the exact area of discomfort, i'll try it later before going for a gentle run with the mutts. :smt023
Just tried it on the floor in the office, could really feel the muscle stretching, just glad i remembered to shut the door first.
Signed back up at the gym now...and managed another 5km although on the treadmill with an incline of 1.0% my time was slower than last week at 31.49secs. Although, managed to finish w/o feeling like a sack of spuds ready to keel over.
Then, a little free-weights work.
Hi folks - I'm all very very new to the running thing... having just started on a 9 week programme to go from "couch to 5k"
Week one has consisted of 60 seconds running/jogging followed by 90 seconds walking for a total of 20 mins...plus a 5 min brisk walk and stretches either side for the warm up and cool down...
The first day was hard, the second day seemed to go much easier, and yesterday went even better... next week I start running for 90 seconds and walking for 2mins for a total of 20 mins...
I'm enjoying it so far, the main objective is to get me out the house, as I no longer have my dog to walk...
Any hints and tips are welcome!
Jen
Superb, looks to be the exact area of discomfort, i'll try it later before going for a gentle run with the mutts. :smt023
Just tried it on the floor in the office, could really feel the muscle stretching, just glad i remembered to shut the door first.
Leave the door open next time mate, they soon get used to it. My lot have!
They also used to have a bit of a snigger when I said I was going for a run, they don't laugh now! Well not as much...:D
Hi folks - I'm all very very new to the running thing... having just started on a 9 week programme to go from "couch to 5k"
Week one has consisted of 60 seconds running/jogging followed by 90 seconds walking for a total of 20 mins...plus a 5 min brisk walk and stretches either side for the warm up and cool down...
The first day was hard, the second day seemed to go much easier, and yesterday went even better... next week I start running for 90 seconds and walking for 2mins for a total of 20 mins...
I'm enjoying it so far, the main objective is to get me out the house, as I no longer have my dog to walk...
Any hints and tips are welcome!
Jen
Hi Jen, Welcome to the running thread, i'm fairly new myself (just over 6 weeks) so don't expect much in the way of hints or tips from me, there are some really helpfull & knowledgeable people on here & i am sure someone will always have an answer for your questions, they have mine, the only bit of advice i will pass on at the moment is don't do too much too quickly, i was advised to slow down a bit & jog a day rest a day & it has proved to be very sound advice indeed, keep up with the good work & come back to keep us all informed of your progress.
Jen - Sounds like you have a plan anyway. There is some useful stuff in this thread, but if you have any specifics just ask.
If you haven't already, treat yourself to some proper running shoes and a few pairs of running socks. Get the best you can, I would recommend gait analysis before getting them if you can.
Don't over do it in the first few weeks, your body needs time to recover too. I'm sure your schedule has rest days and cutback weeks in it anyway.
One more thing join fetcheveryone.com, nice place to log your runs and keep a track of your progress.
Good luck.
i was advised to slow down a bit & jog a day rest a day & it has proved to be very sound advice indeed, keep up with the good work & come back to keep us all informed of your progress.
Jen - Sounds like you have a plan anyway. There is some useful stuff in this thread, but if you have any specifics just ask.
If you haven't already, treat yourself to some proper running shoes and a few pairs of running socks. Get the best you can, I would recommend gait analysis before getting them if you can.
Don't over do it in the first few weeks, your body needs time to recover too. I'm sure your schedule has rest days and cutback weeks in it anyway.
Thanks guys!
I've been doing one day running and then a rest day, seems to be working so far, I made the mistake of two days in a row earlier on in the week - MISTAKE. lol.
I wasn't going to buy "proper" running shoes just yet, need to see if I'm going to stick at it first, and my dedication may be tested in the lovely scottish climate!
So far already I can see an improvement in how far I can run in the 60 seconds, because i run in the local park at the moment I know how long the paths are, so i was thinking it took me a minute to run that the other day, but then yesterday it took less time if that makes sense...
I'm taking my time, my friend is a sports therapist and I've seen and heard too many horror stories abnout doing too much too quick!
It's nice to know that I can pick up my biking tips along with my running tips on here though! :)
Jen
Wooohooo, went out & did my usual route tonight with the mutts & i managed to jog the whole way round with no walking break, night off tomorrow then see if i can repeat it Wednesday, currently celebrating with a nice glass of single malt, errrr for medicinal reasons of course.
Wooohooo, went out & did my usual route tonight with the mutts & i managed to jog the whole way round with no walking break, night off tomorrow then see if i can repeat it Wednesday, currently celebrating with a nice glass of single malt, errrr for medicinal reasons of course.
How was the stretch?
Sarah - Sweaty is GOOD!
Stretch felt good thanks mate & the niggly pain is not as bad as previously has been. :thumright:
Sarah, sweaty is very good........ now what are we talking about. :-dd :D
Yay for sweatiness.
Think ******* shinsplint things are back though. Was a short run this morning and mostly off road and I my shins started to kinda twinge/tingle. Grrrrrrrrr. Can't decide if I would be better off going to the running shop or GP for advice. GP was pretty useless last time.
6 miles in the rain earlier
that fine rain that soaks you through
My legs are really aching, I am tired and grumpy!
Still at least yesterdays 20 miler was the last of my really long runs, just 16 to do this sunday.
26miles 385yds seems a very long way away from where I was yesterday.
Well done Kev, I know what you are going through! On the day get your 20 miles out of the way and its just a 6 mile cruise home :-)...........yeah right.
My legs are really aching, I am tired and grumpy!
Still at least yesterdays 20 miler was the last of my really long runs, just 16 to do this sunday.
26miles 385yds seems a very long way away from where I was yesterday.
Kev you have done incredibly well with your training. You haven't got long to go now for your marathon, are you looking forward to it?
Yay for sweatiness.
Think ******* shinsplint things are back though. Was a short run this morning and mostly off road and I my shins started to kinda twinge/tingle. Grrrrrrrrr. Can't decide if I would be better off going to the running shop or GP for advice. GP was pretty useless last time.
Oh dear Sarah not good :(. Which did you decide on Running shop, GP or both?
Oh dear Sarah not good :(. Which did you decide on Running shop, GP or both?
A session with a physio might be well advised here, they may not cure it but might be able to provide massage and rehab exercises for you.
It is the second time this has happened so would be worth getting specific help.
Kev you have done incredibly well with your training. You haven't got long to go now for your marathon, are you looking forward to it?
I was about a month ago, when I had a sub-4 in the bag. Yesterday was dissappointing though and really tough, which knocked my confidence a bit.
I need a sub-4 so badly, I will be unbearable if I don't run 3:59:59.
i got a 12 miler planed for tomorow,
only 3 weeks to cardiff ½ marathon
Oh dear Sarah not good :(. Which did you decide on Running shop, GP or both?
i decided to rest for a couple of days. done a few 2 milers with no probs so might just do a couple more a build up miles v slowly and see how it goes.
Hovis is the 1/2 on 18th?
Hovis is the 1/2 on 18th?
yes
Same day as abingdon!
Are we both going for PB's?
dont you always go for a PB?
it will only be my 2nd half, im hoping to do it quicker than the last one, as its flater, but the fancy dress might slow me down a bit
dont you always go for a PB?
it will only be my 2nd half, im hoping to do it quicker than the last one, as its flater, but the fancy dress might slow me down a bit
I thought you were modifying your fancy dress to make it lighter Hovis. Are you going to have those chips afterwards? :p
Not always mate - mostly but not always.
I thought you were modifying your fancy dress to make it lighter Hovis. Are you going to have those chips afterwards? :p yeah, i have, and its lighter, but still probably going to be harder than running in shorts and a vest
Not always mate - mostly but not always.
:smt023
well im hoping to do it in less than 2 hours, less than 1.58.45 would be a PB
but its more about the raising of money for charity than the time
http://www.justgiving.com/design/1/images/badges/justgiving_badge9.gif (http://www.justgiving.com/hovis-13)
just done 12 hilly miles in 1 hour 45 mins
lovelry day for running, quite hot.
I got up and ready to run to work and ended up just driving to work in my running clothes! Oh dear...
Been running up and down the hills around Kineton for the last couple of weeks, these hill sessions best pay off during the half. Knees are starting to play up, so going to take the next couple of days off.
Been running up and down the hills around Kineton for the last couple of weeks, these hill sessions best pay off during the half. Knees are starting to play up, so going to take the next couple of days off.
not long now
i got my confermation e mail today
got the e mail just waiting for number and timing chip, ballot is closed max entries, cant wait for the starting whistle.
got the e mail just waiting for number and timing chip, ballot is closed max entries, cant wait for the starting whistle.
what time did you put to finish?
i think you said 2 hours, so we should at least be starting together.
as im running for velindre there is a "party" in one of the pubs, free bufet etc, could meet you in there after for a pint?
i will let you know where it is, as i have forgot lol
what time did you put to finish?
i think you said 2 hours, so we should at least be starting together.
as im running for velindre there is a "party" in one of the pubs, free bufet etc, could meet you in there after for a pint?
i will let you know where it is, as i have forgot lol
Sounds good to me. Hope to do it in 1:54 ish
Abingdon have banned ipods - wtf am I going to do now? I never run without an iPod. They have been clear about it too in so much as it will be an instant disqualification.
Abingdon have banned ipods - wtf am I going to do now? I never run without an iPod. They have been clear about it too in so much as it will be an instant disqualification.
What the hell does it have to do with them anyway?
plowsie
01-10-09, 10:03 AM
Sorry to burst into this thread but was reading a few threads and this one has taken my interest as I will start running again soon once my knee is sorted fully. I sought advice from one of the fitness instructors last night which helped me a bit. But...
GP was pretty useless last time.
I found exactly the same Sarah, no action, just take these and you should be fine. 3 months after my accident.
What the hell does it have to do with them anyway?
health and safety
if an aberlance was behind you, or someone was to need your attention, you would not hear them.
thats what i was told, pretty crap reason IMO, and i prefere to run with music....... but i think listening to music wiould drown out a bit of the atmosphere, i will not be taking my mp3 for cardiff half
I trained all last winter with my ipod but then didnt take mine on the London marathon. Didnt really need it to be fair.
I'm in the VLM2010, just got the magazine, bang goes me giving up marathon running after abingdon then!
I'm in the VLM2010, just got the magazine, bang goes me giving up marathon running after abingdon then!
nice one, i havent heard yet.
Virgin London Marathon (Flora sponsorship finished last year)
Virgin London Marathon - funny as I wasn't too bothered. If Abingdon goes to plan I will be doing this for the atmosphere!
OH
im thinking of entering 2011
did 12 miles the other day, was not too bad, but could not do it again straight after.
plus im not sure i want to train for a marathon, im happy with doing halves, but there again i think every runners ambition is to do london?
also i hear its murder trying to get hotels etc,
i wonder if any orgers live close to the start lol
Race number and chip have arrived, but nothing in the post from the VLM, still keeping my fingers crossed. As soon as you get a confirmation that you are in its best to book the Hotel ASAP.
Have been looking for a bit of a challenge and i think i have found it, next years "Beacon Ultra 45". check this out http://www.beaconsultra.com/
Race number and chip have arrived, but nothing in the post from the VLM, still keeping my fingers crossed. As soon as you get a confirmation that you are in its best to book the Hotel ASAP.
Have been looking for a bit of a challenge and i think i have found it, next years "Beacon Ultra 45". check this out http://www.beaconsultra.com/
woah, that looks a little bit tough. I'm strangely attracted to the idea though.
Have been looking for a bit of a challenge and i think i have found it, next years "Beacon Ultra 45". check this out http://www.beaconsultra.com/
brecon in december? i dont think so.
Nothing in the post from the VLM, still keeping my fingers crossed. As soon as you get a confirmation that you are in its best to book the Hotel ASAP.
I live relatively local (12 miles) and also work in Greenwich Park, so fortunately I have no such worries. Last time I did London I sat in work for an hour relaxing and watching the build up on the tv, also nice to be able to use the clean toilets too - nervous runners in portaloos really smell!
Have been looking for a bit of a challenge and i think i have found it, next years "Beacon Ultra 45". check this out http://www.beaconsultra.com/ (http://www.beaconsultra.com/)
I keep looking at Ultra's and thinking maybe, I have also been swaying towards doing an Ironman or at least a Half Iron man...not too sure the missus would behappy with the extra training though.
what about race the train in north wales?
http://www.racethetrain.com/event-description.html
Didnt get in to the VLM gutted.
An iron Man is the ultimate challange, one of my friends does an Ironman once a year.
If hes not training hes working or sleeping, also costs a lot of money.
The older i get the better i was.
Oh ****, just found the acceptance thingy for VLM underneath a pile of post.
Just got rejected for the fourth time out of four for the 2010 VLM, getting a nice little collection of rejection t shirts and jackets now......................
Guys and Gals of the running thread, many of you may already have read the sad news of the death of Hovis who was a regular in this thread and was about to run the Cardiff Half dressed as BananaMan for charity.
If any of you can give a little please help him reach the £500 he really wanted to make.
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=139006
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=140408
I am just about to go for a long run and can't help thinking that the entire time will be spent thinking about this thread, the bread man and his family.
RIP Fella...
Guys and Gals of the running thread, many of you may already have read the sad news of the death of Hovis who was a regular in this thread and was about to run the Cardiff Half dressed as BananaMan for charity.
If any of you can give a little please help him reach the £500 he really wanted to make.
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=139006
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=140408
I am just about to go for a long run and can't help thinking that the entire time will be spent thinking about this thread, the bread man and his family.
RIP Fella...
done
me too...ran this morning, not much to say running doesn't seem that important in the scheme of things.
me too...ran this morning, not much to say running doesn't seem that important in the scheme of things.
Know what you mean, just getting me gear on now, but dont really fancy it tbh, mind wont be on it
Get out there Stew, tough and sad but life has to go on.
Although the worst thing about running is the time you have to reflect.
well that reflection must have helped, Ive just knocked 12 secs off my best mile pace, down to 8:51 mile pace now.
well that reflection must have helped, Ive just knocked 12 secs off my best mile pace, down to 8:51 mile pace now.
good work, i was pleased with a sub-11 minutemile pace this morning.
Guys and Gals of the running thread, many of you may already have read the sad news of the death of Hovis who was a regular in this thread and was about to run the Cardiff Half dressed as BananaMan for charity.
If any of you can give a little please help him reach the £500 he really wanted to make.
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=139006
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=140408
I am just about to go for a long run and can't help thinking that the entire time will be spent thinking about this thread, the bread man and his family.
RIP Fella...
Donated
Damn, didnt get a VLM place. Ah well, will try again next year.
I'm going to miss Hovis on here though, what a loss.
Not sure how this all works. Because Hovis is not running does that mean he loses his sponsership or does that go through anyway? Should someone not take his place?
Cancel my last. Have been informed.
plowsie
05-10-09, 09:01 AM
Runners. I am really trying to get my fitness back to a very high standard again, like I used to be when younger. I have always wanted to run the London Marathon (yes, me). Now, is there any requirements to enter? Do you have to be part of a club of some sort?
Plowsie - there are no pre-requisits to entry into London. You enter online and keep your fingers crossed.
It is a ballot system so is supposed to be totally random.
Runners. I am really trying to get my fitness back to a very high standard again, like I used to be when younger. I have always wanted to run the London Marathon (yes, me). Now, is there any requirements to enter? Do you have to be part of a club of some sort?
Up for a challenge then? After not getting a VLM place for 2010 I'm thinking about doing the Edinburgh marathon in May 2010.
good work, i was pleased with a sub-11 minutemile pace this morning.
Thanks Sarah, good work yourself, keep it up :)
plowsie
05-10-09, 09:32 AM
Up for a challenge then? After not getting a VLM place for 2010 I'm thinking about doing the Edinburgh marathon in May 2010.
Gives me a bit more time to prepare. I'll have a look into it matey :)
Gives me a bit more time to prepare. I'll have a look into it matey :)
Not much more, you would really need to be making a decision within the next few weeks to get started training ready for May.
plowsie
05-10-09, 09:49 AM
Not much more, you would really need to be making a decision within the next few weeks to get started training ready for May.
I'm gonna go for a long run tonight, see what sort of distance I can cover with my bad knee, see how long it takes etc, then make a decision.
I'm gonna go for a long run tonight, see what sort of distance I can cover with my bad knee, see how long it takes etc, then make a decision.
cool, dont over do it though. you might put yourself off, you can achieve alot with 6 months of training.
cool, dont over do it though. you might put yourself off, you can achieve alot with 6 months of training.
+1, you could end up injuring yourself further. Are there points where you can cut your run short if you need to?
plowsie
05-10-09, 10:00 AM
cool, dont over do it though. you might put yourself off, you can achieve alot with 6 months of training.
Yeah, I'll know when to not push it, my ankle is workable as just stick a support on, my knee is different.
plowsie
05-10-09, 10:03 AM
+1, you could end up injuring yourself further. Are there points where you can cut your run short if you need to?
That will make me lazy, if I run in a circle or to points that are near to home, I will get too lazy. I am just going to run as far as I can without hurting, then ring Kayla to pick me up, her house is 8miles away, if I can do that, I'll be happy.
That will make me lazy, if I run in a circle or to points that are near to home, I will get too lazy. I am just going to run as far as I can without hurting, then ring Kayla to pick me up, her house is 8miles away, if I can do that, I'll be happy.
set a realistic target and aim for it. you need a goal to aim for. that goal will keep you going when you feel like stopping and give you a boost when you make it. Could be a mile, could be 5 miles, doesnt really matter but decide before hand if you can.
plowsie
05-10-09, 10:16 AM
set a realistic target and aim for it. you need a goal to aim for. that goal will keep you going when you feel like stopping and give you a boost when you make it. Could be a mile, could be 5 miles, doesnt really matter but decide before hand if you can.
Kayla's house it is then, there are uphill and downhill stretches, I should realistically be able to make that at a steady pace.
Kayla's house it is then, there are uphill and downhill stretches, I should realistically be able to make that at a steady pace.
good lad :-), we can discuss the sore knees when you've finished :-)
Thanks Sarah, good work yourself, keep it up :)
i'll need to if i'm gonna do all of those miles in londonon 25th april next year
Sarah - may see you on the day then...assuming my legs are still working after Abingdon.
Sarah - may see you on the day then...assuming my legs are still working after Abingdon.
i hope so :-D
i'll need to if i'm gonna do all of those miles in londonon 25th april next year
Nice one, I got rejected again this year, 4th time now, dont think Ill bother again, got a nice jacket out of though, so not all bad ;)
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