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Nice one Flymo! I managed 6.66miles down the Thames yesterday and it was bl00dy cold!
Nice one Flymo! I managed 6.66miles down the Thames yesterday and it was bl00dy cold!
brrrrrrr
i did 4.5 yesterday morning and again this morning along the prom in worthing. flipping cold. v glad i had gloves today.
I'm going out in the snow in about 20 mins!
Still not running yet. Looking out the window at the snow, can't say I am all that bothered. :lol:
Snow and cold and 4.57 miles done! The shower was flippin cold though and not required.
Still no delivery - wtf.
Just checked and they sent them standard delivery, not signed for.
I had a short break of a couple of weeks to give me legs a rest and went out on mon and did 10kms in a new pb of 1:00:47 knocking off 6:53 off my best time, resting obviously works then :D
I will struggle to run tonight as I've been out to lunch and I'm completely pogged:D
Snow and cold and 4.57 miles done! The shower was flippin cold though and not required.
Still no delivery - wtf.
Just checked and they sent them standard delivery, not signed for.
Not yet Kev no. I guess it's just held up in the post system somewhere. :(
Not to worry. As I said, rather glad of the excuse not to run at the moment. :)
Oh yeah 8 miles down the thames to the barrier and back.
I encountered wind, sleet, big hail, snow and even bl00dy rain along the route.
I'll be running home shortly, the long way round, as long as I don't freeze part way. It's -5C here.
Ed
I did run home the long way on Friday.
I'm about to go for a fairly slow 7 miler over to Shelton water tower on the west side of town. That will be the longest distance I've run this year, I think. It's blue sky and sunny here, no snow, but very cold. Perfect conditions for running:D
Just back, I did 8 as I was enjoying it so much. That is the longest I have run this year, it took me 71mins and a few seconds. So 9 min miling, which is what I wanted. Feeling very pleased with myself!!!
Got to go fetch Anne's christmas prez now, from an arty crafty shop over at Much Wenlock. As it's so nice here (although clouding over, perhaps we'll have snow after all) I'm going on the bike:D
Soon as I woke up this morning and saw the snow outside I knew I definitely had to get out and run, however the blue skies turned a rather lurid shade of yellow/grey and it was a mix of rain and sleet coming down, did 4 miles and tbh I didnt enjoy it as I thought I would, still thats another 4 miles in the bank.
Soon as I woke up this morning and saw the snow outside I knew I definitely had to get out and run, however the blue skies turned a rather lurid shade of yellow/grey and it was a mix of rain and sleet coming down, did 4 miles and tbh I didnt enjoy it as I thought I would, still thats another 4 miles in the bank.
That sounds grim. Well done for braving it though!
I did 12.4 miles on Saturday. Was v snowy and icy which meant I had to take a few detours from my usual route (which meant I got lost) and take it gently. V fun.
p.s. I've got my justgiving page up and running now.
p.s. I've got my justgiving page up and running now.
Linky please
Linky please
www.justgiving.com/runningforbirt (http://www.justgiving.com/runningforbirt)
That sounds grim. Well done for braving it though!
I did 12.4 miles on Saturday. Was v snowy and icy which meant I had to take a few detours from my usual route (which meant I got lost) and take it gently. V fun.
p.s. I've got my justgiving page up and running now.
Wow you seem to be cranking out the miles Sarah, nice one :D
Blimey Sarah, you are putting down some serious miles!!! Come pay day I shall visit the site.
Well done ED & Stewie - The tough ones you don't enjoy are the ones you get the most out of!
I started marathon training yesterday, it went really well - A REST DAY.
Today was my first run, to work so I can go out on the ssip tonight! Was really
treacherous though on the ice and snow, especially up hill.
Have now cracked 1600 miles for the year, which I am quite pleased with as I am a little fatty plop who loves junk food.
Blimey Sarah, you are putting down some serious miles!!! Come pay day I shall visit the site.
:thumbsup:
Thanks for sponsoring me Kev!
Thanks for sponsoring me Kev!
A pleasure!
Managed 9 miles at 4pm, a bit laboured, but interesting dodging the last minute panic shoppers!
Followed by a BBQ and some fireworks, Xmas in the Hall household has officially started.
REMEMBER: The more you run, the more you can eat!!
5 miles or so for me Boxing Day, will be expecting some virtual running thread company too!
Have a great Christmas All.
Kev
only idiots run.. real men stand and fight.
This idiot ran home yesterday through the snow. Was good fun. 4 and a half milesI guess. Not sure if I'll be virtual company Kev as I might be going up the Ponderosa to meet up with Lissa and Pete, but if not then I will be out for a constitutional:D
REMEMBER: The more you run, the more you can eat!!
:D
5 miles or so for me Boxing Day, will be expecting some virtual running thread company too!
i'm hoping for a race on boxing day
ah, a nice sunny 4 miler today. dozens of bloody people all along my normally deserted running route though. Boxing day seems to bring everybody out for a walk.
Nice little run though at 8m10s pace on my nice new trainers :-)
Tim in Belgium
27-12-09, 12:29 AM
48 minute run through snow in the Scottish borders today, what are these hill things? I'd forgotten about them in Holland.
8.5 miles in 1h 14m 35s - I know that's right as it says so on the Garmin that Anne bought me for Christmas!!! 8m 36s/mile, bit quicker than the 9min/mile I had planned.
Was a bit of a slog in a cold wind. But hey it's in the bag:D
8.5 miles in 1h 14m 35s - I know that's right as it says so on the Garmin that Anne bought me for Christmas!!! 8m 36s/mile, bit quicker than the 9min/mile I had planned.
Was a bit of a slog in a cold wind. But hey it's in the bag:D
yay for garmins, good christmas pressie!
yay for garmins, good christmas pressie!
Never leave home without it!
I cracked out 12 windy miles, natural wind always against me and man-made wind behind me!!!
Just saw I am currently 294th on Fetch for the year, not too sure out of how many though.
Can no eat more mince pies now with a cheeky bottle of JD to was them down!
I did think of a recovery run this afternoon but it's so cold here that I decided against. It's bad enough in a sheletered spot but then with the wind, it's not pleasant at all. So I played with my new toy and uploaded the data from yesterday:D I love the elevation and speed profile. I had hoped that the slower uphills would be matched by faster downhills, but I think the Garmin must have developed a fault:rolleyes:
Tim in Belgium
28-12-09, 11:25 PM
Went out for another hour today, black ice and snow still in the borders, flat Holland should be easy on the return.
Rain turning to snow here, am about to go out for 4 or 5:D
A tale of what ought to have been - I ought to have set of earlier, I ought not to have left it until Anne was getting dinner, I ooght not to have waited until it started snowing...
2.75 sloppy miles, turned back as it was slippery and I decided that not falling over was a good idea:D
2.75 miles is still more than many people run in a year so bag it as a job well done!
I did 8 miles with strides yesterday along the Thames in driving rain, which wasn't too pleasant.
I think I may be developing shin splints though as I have been getting pain down both shins in the last few weeks...
I think I may be developing shin splints though as I have been getting pain down both shins in the last few weeks...
:(
I am able to run through them though and they normally get better after 3 or 4 miles and they are not painful enough to stop me, so I'm not entirely sure that it is them.
Went for a 5 miler earlier with a couple of people from work, so slowed a bit and even though we were running through proper puddles/mud etc. and it was cold I didn't feel a thing?
Went for a 5 miler earlier with a couple of people from work, so slowed a bit and even though we were running through proper puddles/mud etc. and it was cold I didn't feel a thing?
No sense, no pain;)
I'm about to get changed, aiming for a 6pm departure for a 5 miler. Last night it was snowing, tonight it's raining:D
No sense, no pain;)
Yeah you got that right!:p
I failed my years target. Will try harder next year. :)
I failed my years target. Will try harder next year. :)
the year isn't over yet! what's your target for next year? i'm going for 1000 miles.
6.4 miles this evening in the wind and rain:rolleyes: Roll on spring.
Can someone tell me how to upload data from my PC onto the myGarmin site? It just happened yesterday, and this evening I can't work out how to do it. It's a Forerunner 205.
Tomorrow is a rest day. And so, for me, ends 2009, a year frankly I'd rather forget. I know that I will be in tears with wifey tomorrow evening, it's been such a struggle.
Wishing you all a very happy new year:D
I always upload mine to Training Centre and then fetch!
Never leave home without it!
I cracked out 12 windy miles, natural wind always against me and man-made wind behind me!!!
Just saw I am currently 294th on Fetch for the year, not too sure out of how many though.
Can no eat more mince pies now with a cheeky bottle of JD to was them down!
Good one Kev, Im currently lying in 3357 th place for the year and on page 168, have to say though that Ive been struggling a bit with my motivation this last couple of weeks. Anyway, to all fellow orgers and runners, have a happy and safe 2010.
Stew
Just uploaded my last 9.5 miles of the year taking me to a total of 1655 miles for the year or 233 hours of running this year.
At the time of uploading I was 292 for the year and 204 for December.
Have managed some good PB's this year and am still enjoying the feeling of accomplishment I get after each run and through sort of training two people at work.
I'm still a little fat man, but have now done 3 years of running and am looking forward to what next year may hold...maybe a duathlon or triathlon?
Well done to everyone in this thread (past and present), we have all done some great running.
2009's running has only been marred by some thieving postie!!!Sorry Si.
Have a great night and I wish you all the very best for 2010!
Kev
Great, decided to go for a run even though I cba and ended up in a ditch at the side of the road with cuts and bruised knees, my left elbow bruised and I think Ive knacked my left tricep as well, and all because some dip**** in a volvo didnt know which way to go and decided to try and go through me, excellent, still on the plus side Ive got another miles in the bank.................roll on 2010 :|
Edit: I should point out I wasnt actually hit by the car, I just had to dive out of the way, they didnt stop either....*******s
Great, decided to go for a run even though I cba and ended up in a ditch at the side of the road with cuts and bruised knees, my left elbow bruised and I think Ive knacked my left tricep as well, and all because some dip**** in a volvo didnt know which way to go and decided to try and go through me, excellent, still on the plus side Ive got another miles in the bank.................roll on 2010 :|
Edit: I should point out I wasnt actually hit by the car, I just had to dive out of the way, they didnt stop either....*******s
ouch, poor you :-(
Im ok thanks, just a bit annoyed thats all,, never mind Ive just cracked a san miguel so its all gravy really ;)
the year isn't over yet! what's your target for next year? i'm going for 1000 miles.
Me too, hoping to start tomorrrow, good luck with it :D
Stew - I know running is boring, but surely there is a less painful way of making it more interesting!
Stew - I know running is boring, but surely there is a less painful way of making it more interesting!
:D cheers, bound to happen one of these days I guess :rolleyes: ;)
We've been sledging in the hills at Church Stretton - lots of snow there, the workout is in climbing the hill again!!! No ski lifts in Shropshire!!! We were on Hope Bowdler Hill, it's really steep and you go very very fast:cool: There are no trees and no fences and it flattens out towards the bottom, so ideal for a sledge. Will go back tomorrow, it was such fun:D:D
Not been running since I left work. Santa has given me a pair of new trainers. So will be back to it as soon as I am back at work. It's going to be a nightmare run. Way too much eaten, not enough drunk though and no exercise completed what so ever. Looking forward to getting back at it though.
Not been running since I left work. Santa has given me a pair of new trainers. So will be back to it as soon as I am back at work. It's going to be a nightmare run. Way too much eaten, not enough drunk though and no exercise completed what so ever. Looking forward to getting back at it though.
Got any timescales Si? Once I got bacjk into it I was pleased to discover that fitness hadn't totally flown out the window, I guess you'll find the same.
No run today, been sledging again, it was terrific fun and of course I got a very wet bum, the run must be several hundred metres and I'm guessing that starting from the top you get to about 20 - 25mph, but how many times did I climb back up that darn hill:smt101
No timescales at all. I plan on doing three or four short runs during the week at work. 3-4 miles and each weekend to do a longer distance. Minimum of 10 miles. I aim to first get my lungs back to working properly and then build up on the stamina and speed. I'll time my runs but won't be purposefully looking for any particular time to beat. The times will be what ever they are. Ultimate aim is 800 miles for the year. Target last year was 600 and the only reason I did not achieve that was because of knees, feet and knackered trainers. I was around 16 miles short.
Check out www.runnersworld.co.uk or www.fetcheveryone.co.uk runners world has a good forum and loads of advice fetch has a useful training log facilty and loads of info etc, good luck with it.
I got 3 miles in today, not a staggering amount, just 997 more to go for this year :D
Im pretty much going by time exercising right now in that Im alternating running/walking spread over about 20 mins. Would it be better to get up to being able to run that 20 mins before extending the time or extend the time as I run longer sections? How much should I look at increasing by in terms of time/distance? and how long at that level before I look at increasing that?
I would like to be able to run a 5k at least by the mid point of this year - anyone any useful websites with training programs or suggestions?
i started off with run 1 minute, walk 1 minute (or something along those lines) around the block (about 1.5 miles) and then started increasing the running and decreasing the walking until i could run the whole way. and then i started running further (with the odd walking break).
you should be able to do 10k by the middle of the year.
Check out www.runnersworld.co.uk or www.fetcheveryone.co.uk runners world has a good forum and loads of advice fetch has a useful training log facilty and loads of info etc, good luck with it.
fetcheveryone is great, it's a bit like the .org for runners but with loads of more functions.
I would like to be able to run a 5k at least by the mid point of this year - anyone any useful websites with training programs or suggestions?
http://www.halhigdon.com/#5-k has loads of training schedules for all abilities and distances. I'm following the novice marathon one at the moment. Going out for my first ever 15miler in a bit :-D
15.25 miles done. Time for a soak in the bath now :-D
Just been out and done a very cold and incredibly icy 6.3 miles, it was like running on a ribbon of ice for at least half of it and I seemed to spend the bulk of it just concerntrating on staying upright, but, I managed to set a new pb for the 10k part of it so a nice bonus and another 6.3 in the bank.
Just been out and done a very cold and incredibly icy 6.3 miles, it was like running on a ribbon of ice for at least half of it and I seemed to spend the bulk of it just concerntrating on staying upright, but, I managed to set a new pb for the 10k part of it so a nice bonus and another 6.3 in the bank.
well done! it's hard work running when it's slippery.
Bl00dy hell Sarah, that's some great running you must be well pleased? and how are the legs today?
Stew - Did you manage to avoid all things vehicular?
I am just back from a 14.5 mile run which was supposed to be 13 miles, under estimated the distance by quite a way...feel ok though especially as 8 of the mile were between 7:45 & 8:10.
Anyone got any suggestions/websites for someone starting running?
Previously I have got injured fairly quickly so invariably given up. This time I am a bit better clued up - I now know I under pronate so have appropriate cushioned trainers unlike my last lot which may go some way to avoiding injury. :) Im also doing 15 mins of yoga prior to the running plus the stretching before and after to minimise injury. Seems to help.
Im pretty much going by time exercising right now in that Im alternating running/walking spread over about 20 mins. Would it be better to get up to being able to run that 20 mins before extending the time or extend the time as I run longer sections? How much should I look at increasing by in terms of time/distance? and how long at that level before I look at increasing that?
I would like to be able to run a 5k at least by the mid point of this year - anyone any useful websites with training programs or suggestions?
If you have done it before and been injured, then given up take it really slowly and build up.
Sarah suggests the run/walk method and I'd agree with that it really seems to have paid dividends for her. She has only just come back from a long period of injury and is now up to over 15 miles, which shows you what is possible if you do it properly.
Of course having trainers which help with your supination will also help massively.
GOOD LUCK and come back and let us know how you get on!
Purplevamp
03-01-10, 02:49 PM
Hi Guys, Sarah directed me to this thread as i mentioned in the weight loss thread that i have started running.
I am planning on taking part in numerous charity runs this year and need to start running on the road.
I am running on a treadmill at my gym 3 times a week, i do a 5k run everytime i go and my best time so far is 23 mins and 39 seconds and its a comfortable pace for me too.
Sometimes if im feeling energetic i will do another 5 k run after the rest of my workout.
So my hubby bought me a fab new pair of running shoes for christmas, and now i want to get stuck into some serious training.
After reading some of the post in this thread you guys are serious runners, i can only dream to run some of the distances you guys do, so any tips would greatly be appreciated.
Bl00dy hell Sarah, that's some great running you must be well pleased? and how are the legs today?
Stew - Did you manage to avoid all things vehicular?
I am just back from a 14.5 mile run which was supposed to be 13 miles, under estimated the distance by quite a way...feel ok though especially as 8 of the mile were between 7:45 & 8:10.
I can feel that I ran yesterday but not too bad at all. Last 2-3 miles of the run was hard work, wasn't helped by it being mega muddy and slippery which really upset my pace and rhythm.
Flipping heck Kev, I wish I could run at that pace for even a couple of miles :notworthy:
Hi Guys, Sarah directed me to this thread as i mentioned in the weight loss thread that i have started running.
I am planning on taking part in numerous charity runs this year and need to start running on the road.
I am running on a treadmill at my gym 3 times a week, i do a 5k run everytime i go and my best time so far is 23 mins and 39 seconds and its a comfortable pace for me too.
Sometimes if im feeling energetic i will do another 5 k run after the rest of my workout.
So my hubby bought me a fab new pair of running shoes for christmas, and now i want to get stuck into some serious training.
After reading some of the post in this thread you guys are serious runners, i can only dream to run some of the distances you guys do, so any tips would greatly be appreciated.
Welcome to the best thread :-D
Well done with running that much on a treadmill! I get bored after a few minutes of running on a treadmill.
Has anyone else entered the ballot for the GNR?
There is a real mix of running standards on here so no one should feel anything but welcome, so er welcome aboard purplevamp :D
Not gone for the GNR ballot, have you Sarah ? meant to add earlier well done on the 15 miler, nice one, and Kev, yep nothing vehicularily untoward occurred today :D
there is a real mix of running standards on here so no one should feel anything but welcome, so er welcome aboard purplevamp :d
+1
not gone for the gnr ballot, have you sarah ?
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Hi Guys, Sarah directed me to this thread as i mentioned in the weight loss thread that i have started running.
I am planning on taking part in numerous charity runs this year and need to start running on the road.
I am running on a treadmill at my gym 3 times a week, i do a 5k run everytime i go and my best time so far is 23 mins and 39 seconds and its a comfortable pace for me too.
Sometimes if im feeling energetic i will do another 5 k run after the rest of my workout.
So my hubby bought me a fab new pair of running shoes for christmas, and now i want to get stuck into some serious training.
After reading some of the post in this thread you guys are serious runners, i can only dream to run some of the distances you guys do, so any tips would greatly be appreciated.
Welcome to the thread PurpleVamp!
You have a head start on what most of us joined this thread with so should find getting out and doing a few miles relatively easy.
Although running on pavements will be a really big change from the springy/soft treadmill so take it careful the first few times you go out and even slow down a bit if you can. You will probably ache a bit until you become accustomed to running on harder surfaces.
Oh and 5km in under 24 minutes is a really good time.
Good luck.
Has anyone else entered the ballot for the GNR?
Not that but was thinking of entering this
http://www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk/index.htm
I mentioned it towards the back end of last year as a kind of a tribute to Hovis who was nothing less than supportive and enthusiastic to all on this thread.
Not that but was thinking of entering this
http://www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk/index.htm
I mentioned it towards the back end of last year as a kind of a tribute to Hovis who was nothing less than supportive and enthusiastic to all on this thread.
i want to do that too. it's on my birthday :mrgreen:
Purplevamp
03-01-10, 05:24 PM
Welcome to the thread PurpleVamp!
You have a head start on what most of us joined this thread with so should find getting out and doing a few miles relatively easy.
Although running on pavements will be a really big change from the springy/soft treadmill so take it careful the first few times you go out and even slow down a bit if you can. You will probably ache a bit until you become accustomed to running on harder surfaces.
Oh and 5km in under 24 minutes is a really good time.
Good luck.
Thanks for the welcome, i tried a couple of 2 mile outing locally last year, and i know what you mean about the harder surface. I was amazed at how much my thighs ached the next day, there were a couple up hills involved too lol.
I am eager to getting started but at the moment were suffering with lots of snow and ice everywhere, i dont mind the cold but not really wanting to run on the snow and ice.
Hopefully it will clear in a couple of days.
Im still trying to beat my last 5k run time. I would like to get it down to 23 mins flat.
And yes Sarah running 5k on a treadmill is boring, even more so when all i have to look at is a painting grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
i want to do that too. it's on my birthday :mrgreen:
Are you bringing the cake with you ? ;) Ive mentioned it in here to guage any interest from the runners first, a half marathon in October gives everyone plenty of time to get the training in, and raise a bit of money for his charity as well.
Are you bringing the cake with you ? ;) Ive mentioned it in here to guage any interest from the runners first, a half marathon in October gives everyone plenty of time to get the training in, and raise a bit of money for his charity as well.
i can bring cake :D
Purplevamp - welcome to the thread:D
You have a good level of fitness already so that will help. My advice to you is to build up slowly. Don't try to do too much too soon, that's the route to certain injury and frustration. Most of all - enjoy your runs.
Going for my first run of the year today. Bloody cold day to start the year off but here we go. :)
Going for my first run of the year today. Bloody cold day to start the year off but here we go. :)
:thumleft:
Cold - absolutely. I D/K where the weather forecast people get their temperatures from. At our house last night it was -6C (and that was inside:D) and at DarylB's - he lives a few miles down the road from me - it was -8C.
I'm running home tonight. Irritatingly I've left my Garmion at home so it won't add to a total that I want to keep. I need to set myself a target for the year. Is 1200 miles too little?
Ed my target last year was 600 miles. I fell short by about 24 miles. I had around 2 months off running due to injurys. I could have achieved it quite easily otherwise.
This year my target is 800 miles for the year, that levels out to be around 16 miles a week. That would actually be 832 miles. I think if you break it down into weeks it will give you a more realistic window to aim for. Personally I think your target is well within your capabilities.
I just done my first run of the year. 4 miles. Jeez it's cold outside. :lol:
My target for this year is 1000 miles but the main thing is to stay injury free so that will dictate the miles in the end and its bloody cold up here today as well :shock:
Not that but was thinking of entering this
http://www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk/index.htm
I mentioned it towards the back end of last year as a kind of a tribute to Hovis who was nothing less than supportive and enthusiastic to all on this thread.
Mmmm, I like the sound of this one. Might see closer to the date. I'll be running in the Edinburgh marathon in May.
Just been looking at the orgers group on fetch and was wondering who greenzed and lazylady are ?
Just been looking at the orgers group on fetch and was wondering who greenzed and lazylady are ?
never knew that there was a group, must have missed that little gem. Whats it called?
never knew that there was a group, must have missed that little gem. Whats it called?
.orgers
http://www.fetcheveryone.com/groups-view.php?id=453
Just been looking at the orgers group on fetch and was wondering who greenzed and lazylady are ?
i'm greenzed
i'm greenzed
Oh right, for some reason I always thought you ran a pointy, 750 or 1000 ?
Oh right, for some reason I always thought you ran a pointy, 750 or 1000 ?
i shared a pointy with my OH until it got written off. now i have a zed thou and he has a stoopid firestorm.
right, need some advice from the Marathon veterans. Trained start of last year (and a few months at the end of 2008 for the London Marathon in 09)
I was training throughout that time and ran for almost the entire marathon ( it was a baking hot day :-) ) with a target pace of 9m 09 sec miles (4 hour marathon time).
This year I'm setting up for the Edinburgh marathon in May as I mentioned. With a year and a half of running under my belt I feel fitter and more able to increase the pace, but by how much?
I've been targetting 8m 30s pace for a few months and its been achievable without too much effort apart from windy days. I've no idea if 8m 30s is too fast or not. I was considering starting off my 18 week programme this time with 8m 30s as my target pace, with the option of maybe scaling that back if I need to.
Thoughts?
right, need some advice from the Marathon veterans. Trained start of last year (and a few months at the end of 2008 for the London Marathon in 09)
I was training throughout that time and ran for almost the entire marathon ( it was a baking hot day :-) ) with a target pace of 9m 09 sec miles (4 hour marathon time).
This year I'm setting up for the Edinburgh marathon in May as I mentioned. With a year and a half of running under my belt I feel fitter and more able to increase the pace, but by how much?
I've been targetting 8m 30s pace for a few months and its been achievable without too much effort apart from windy days. I've no idea if 8m 30s is too fast or not. I was considering starting off my 18 week programme this time with 8m 30s as my target pace, with the option of maybe scaling that back if I need to.
Thoughts?
i'm no use but good luck with it:thumleft:
right, need some advice from the Marathon veterans. Trained start of last year (and a few months at the end of 2008 for the London Marathon in 09)
I was training throughout that time and ran for almost the entire marathon ( it was a baking hot day :-) ) with a target pace of 9m 09 sec miles (4 hour marathon time).
This year I'm setting up for the Edinburgh marathon in May as I mentioned. With a year and a half of running under my belt I feel fitter and more able to increase the pace, but by how much?
I've been targetting 8m 30s pace for a few months and its been achievable without too much effort apart from windy days. I've no idea if 8m 30s is too fast or not. I was considering starting off my 18 week programme this time with 8m 30s as my target pace, with the option of maybe scaling that back if I need to.
Thoughts?
Mate I went from 4:34 to 3:43, so it is certainly possible.
You have got a 305 with HR monitor right? If that is the case then I recommend getting a copy of Advanced Marathoning http://www.amazon.co.uk/Advanced-Marathoning-Peter-Pfitzinger/dp/0736074600 and trying your best to trudge through it.
I'm a crap reader, but found the schedules (18 & 12 week) and information really helpful in understanding a bit more about running.
I also found HR training really good for helping to motivate me and giving me a bit more structure to training, it also pushed me at times.
That said after I got a few niggles I stopped HR training but had about 10-12 weeks of it under my belt, which really helped me to my sub-4 goal.
I have forgotten it all (mainly due to my poor reading), but am using the same 18 week schedule for London, haven't found the HR monitor yet though.
YOU CAN DO SUB-4 - NO PROBLEM.
Not that but was thinking of entering this
http://www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk/index.htm
I mentioned it towards the back end of last year as a kind of a tribute to Hovis who was nothing less than supportive and enthusiastic to all on this thread.
I'd really like to do this, if funds and life allow - but if we think about it early enough then we should be able to do it. Would be good to get a load of bikes lining the route too!
I'm thinking of doing Edinburgh too - my plan for London is just to finish in a reasonable time, but to enjoy the day as I robbed myself of that last time. Then I might have a crack at Edinburgh as a few of my club are doing it.
It is supposed to be a really fast course too!
Mate I went from 4:34 to 3:43, so it is certainly possible.
You have got a 305 with HR monitor right? If that is the case then I recommend getting a copy of Advanced Marathoning http://www.amazon.co.uk/Advanced-Marathoning-Peter-Pfitzinger/dp/0736074600 and trying your best to trudge through it.
I'm a crap reader, but found the schedules (18 & 12 week) and information really helpful in understanding a bit more about running.
I also found HR training really good for helping to motivate me and giving me a bit more structure to training, it also pushed me at times.
That said after I got a few niggles I stopped HR training but had about 10-12 weeks of it under my belt, which really helped me to my sub-4 goal.
I have forgotten it all (mainly due to my poor reading), but am using the same 18 week schedule for London, haven't found the HR monitor yet though.
YOU CAN DO SUB-4 - NO PROBLEM.
thanks Kev, I'm certain in my mind that I can do a 4h. I'm just not sure how to accurately choose a new pace to aim for. 8m 30s seems like a good bet but I dont really know at this stage.
I did a 4:12 at London partly due to the heat. I was on target pace up to about 20 miles before slipping a little so its certainly within reach.
I would really like to run to my current potential rather than just a 4h target. I think last year I was aiming to finish in a respectable time but without risking failure, this time I have one in the bag and want to see what I can acheive.
I'd really like to do this, if funds and life allow - but if we think about it early enough then we should be able to do it. Would be good to get a load of bikes lining the route too!
maybe we should start a cardiff half mara thread? there may be some (currently) non-runners that would like to join in too
maybe we should start a cardiff half mara thread? there may be some (currently) non-runners that would like to join in too
Nice idea :D
thanks Kev, I'm certain in my mind that I can do a 4h. I'm just not sure how to accurately choose a new pace to aim for. 8m 30s seems like a good bet but I dont really know at this stage.
I did a 4:12 at London partly due to the heat. I was on target pace up to about 20 miles before slipping a little so its certainly within reach.
I would really like to run to my current potential rather than just a 4h target. I think last year I was aiming to finish in a respectable time but without risking failure, this time I have one in the bag and want to see what I can acheive.
That's what I liked about HR training, you train to a HR band and not to a pace, in fact when I was doing it I used to write the band on my hand and set the garmin only to show distance, Average HR and Lap HR. I never knew what pace I ran until I uploaded the run. Really worked for me.
maybe we should start a cardiff half mara thread? there may be some (currently) non-runners that would like to join in too
Great idea.
I have recently taken up running (end of November09) and have signed up for the Silverstone half marathon on March 14th. My training has been going really well considering a was a lazy @rse and did practically nothing befor. I did my first 8 miler last Saturday (well 8.6 to be precise ;))
Touble is my feet are killing me. I'm not sure whether this is my body getting used to me running or I've actually got myself an injury. They both hurt on the inside sdge just above the arch around the Navicular.
I also wondered if it could be that the instep of my trainer is a bit too built up. I did have my gait analysis done before I got my trainers, but is this more to get the right support for over pronation?
Anyway http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/reviews/shoes/cushioned-shoes/saucony-progrid-ride/45432.html
These are the trainers I have.
Oh And if anyone has a spare £1 for the Stroke Association I'd be most grateful!
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