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Glad things are on the mend for your wife Ed. Hope she recovers well and is feeling fit as a fiddle again really soon.
I went for a run this morning and really enjoyed it. Did a little over 5 miles and encorporated a nice small but steep hill in it. Going for another run tomorrow with Lisa. Looking forward to it. Slowly but surely getting back into it and so far knees are holding up.
Kev - I envy you.
Wifey has been in the hozzie today so no run for me.
Sorry to hear it Ed, hope she,s feeling better soon. I got out and did 4 miles yesterday, first time Ive actually seen pavements since before christmas, not a great run but I got out there I suppose.
I had a 12 miler scheduled for this weekend. I did it. Flipping hard work though! Snow, slush, ice, ankle deep puddles and some rain for good measure. Next weekend is due to be a biggie: 18 miles. Eeek.
18 miler this early, your running has really come on Sarah, you'll steam through it. Great prep too.
I marshalled our club race today and really, really enjoyed doing it and trying to cheer on and encourage all of the runners. Didn't think I would enjoy it, but didn't and at no point would I have swapped to be running.
...and a quick check on Runners World race reviews say great marshalling, obviously they are referring to me!
18 miler this early, your running has really come on Sarah, you'll steam through it. Great prep too.
my plan is to get to the end of my marathon training in time for a little taper before brighton half marathon and then repeat the last 8 weeks of the schedule (including a proper taper) before the big day
I marshalled our club race today and really, really enjoyed doing it and trying to cheer on and encourage all of the runners. Didn't think I would enjoy it, but didn't and at no point would I have swapped to be running.
...and a quick check on Runners World race reviews say great marshalling, obviously they are referring to me!
that's great to hear, i've thought of volunteering to marshal but haven't done it yet. i'd like to help out with this race: http://www.southdownswayrace.org/ it looks amazing!
I managed to struggle through 6.3 miles today, in pain for most of it and didnt get into kind of stride until 4 miles in, still another 6 or so in the bag.
Well done Sarah good miles that :D
I woke up early this morning all set to go for another run. Didn't happen. A mix of aching knees and lack of motivation. All set for tomorrow though.
yorkie_chris
17-01-10, 09:40 PM
What's all this about getting analysed before buying shoes and such business? Is there a particular shoe shape for staggering along wheezing or something lol
Regarding resting heart rate, I haven't had a cigarette for nearly 3 weeks and I'm sure mine's gone down by about 10bpm...
So, best way to get started? Bear in mind I can now run probably half a mile at best before being knackered and needing to slow to a walk.
So, best way to get started? Bear in mind I can now run probably half a mile at best before being knackered and needing to slow to a walk.
Try run/walk: run for a minute and then walk for a minute, repeat 10 times. Gradually increase amount of running and decrease walking. Easy ;-)
What's all this about getting analysed before buying shoes and such business? Is there a particular shoe shape for staggering along wheezing or something lol
Regarding resting heart rate, I haven't had a cigarette for nearly 3 weeks and I'm sure mine's gone down by about 10bpm...
So, best way to get started? Bear in mind I can now run probably half a mile at best before being knackered and needing to slow to a walk.
Hi Chris,
If you have a pair of trainers already and are really starting from bare basics then you can probably get by for a little while but if you plan to run more often and improve fitness etc then most on here will recommend proper fitting. Everybody runs in their own unique way, having the wrong running shoe can cause you pain and even injury. The strange thing with running shoes is that the best ones for you arent necessarily the most expensive.
Find a good running shop, ideally one that provides video gait analysis. They are able to watch you run on a treadmill at the shop and play it back in slow motion to provide the right kind of shoe to suit. The way your foot strikes the ground is important and various shoes provide different types of support to ensure that everything lines up as it should.
To get started from scratch I'ld recommend choosing a time target rather than distance. If you are doing say half a mile maximum today then to start with try for maybe 20 mins, dont worry about walking at various points. You'll gain confidence and eventually not need to walk. If you can aim to do this at least two or three times a week with a rest day after each to start with.
Chris, well done on kicking cigarettes:D
You will feel knackered... but stick at it. Run/walk is the best way, and gradually decrease it. Don't worry about speed either, that will follow. It also helps to have some wicking gear, running in cotton isn't very comfortable. You don't need to spend a fortune on branded stuff, I use Peter Storm Ts from Millets.
Anne's feeling a lot better but still very sore down below. So I've been supervising Sophie, except today I went for a ride. Then cooked dinner, then went to the cinema. So I haven't run for the weekend.
Well I've started again (again) this time with a group of workmates so we are going to do a run once a week together (and train separately through the week). We have devised 3 courses - a 1.5 miler, a 4 miler and a 6 miler.
Started the 1.5 miler today and ran it in 12.25 so a fairly average score. Think I started at a slow pace but then was really stretching out towards the end and the last half mile I was at a fast jog. 6 of us in total and one shot off into the distance at the front whilst the rest of us were bunched for a while. After dropping off towards the rear and just keeping a steady pace, the buzz of competition kicked in at the half way point and reeled a few back but couldnt quite get third towards the end as I burned out a little too early.
Hung on at the end but really enjoyed it. I'll be doing 2 milers for training before dropping to the 1.5 mile test for a few weeks before building up my training miles to do the 4 miler.
I wasnt well on Fri/Sat and so skipped a planned 4 mile recovery run. It would have been a fairly easy pace anyway so no big deal.
Back on my feet for Sunday so went out for a planned longer run. Did a 9 mile run at a low targetted heart rate and felt great. First time I've been up to that distance for at least 6 months or so. It was a good psychological boost.
Start training proper this next week so the miles should start totting up again. Happy days.
Well done Rob!!!
I moved into the 21st century Saturday and bought a lime green 4Gb iPod shuffle for running. I was getting fed up with other runners ignoring me, wires in their ears. I gave up on music when it all went digital, refused to pay twice for the same thing, and lost interest. Sophie has put her Pop Princesses songs on it!!! - actually some of them are OK, others are rubbish. iTunes is so damn expensive - all the decent songs that I like (rock - I'm the oldest swinger in town so I like Bryan Adams, Springsteen, Police, Madness, that sort of thing http://www.675.cc/675/images/smilies/icon_lol.gif ) are £1 a go...
Thought. Is it dangerous to ride with an iPod on - does anyone?
iTunes is so damn expensive - all the decent songs that I like (rock - I'm the oldest swinger in town so I like Bryan Adams, Springsteen, Police, Madness, that sort of thing http://www.675.cc/675/images/smilies/icon_lol.gif ) are £1 a go...
Thought. Is it dangerous to ride with an iPod on - does anyone?
You know you can just import existing CDs and use those too?
yes, but I don't have the CDs concerned:(
yes, but I don't have the CDs concerned:(
ah, so the problem is you're comparing music prices on iTunes to buying vinyl singles 20 years ago :-) . Buying the odd song can add up but check out the compilations, often you can get a good collection of maybe 100 tracks for a fiver or so.
Bluepete
18-01-10, 10:21 AM
I just did about 3.5 miles for the first time in months! Didn't have to stop, just plodded along.
Hurts!
yorkie_chris
18-01-10, 10:51 AM
Thought. Is it dangerous to ride with an iPod on - does anyone?
Would be damned dangerous for me, iTunes winds me right up. I ride with an mp3 player on all the time though :-P
My advice to Chris is the opposite to Flymo's. I would have said set a distance target and meet it. Regardless of how many times or how far you have to walk. Just keep hitting it and try to run as much of the distance as you can. Eventually you'll find yourself running the whole distance round. Once your at that point then look to slowly increase the distance. Don't even bother with timing your runs until you can run all the way round. I would suggest a mile.
Another 4 miles completed today. Going for a hill climb long run on Saturday. Will be the first time I have tackled that run since my disaster run back last year when just about everything went wrong. 11 and half miles. :)
yorkie_chris
18-01-10, 02:20 PM
Heh, problem around here is everywhere is uphill both ways. See what I can find on bikehike :-)
My advice to Chris is the opposite to Flymo's. I would have said set a distance target and meet it. Regardless of how many times or how far you have to walk. Just keep hitting it and try to run as much of the distance as you can. Eventually you'll find yourself running the whole distance round. Once your at that point then look to slowly increase the distance. Don't even bother with timing your runs until you can run all the way round. I would suggest a mile.
+1 here. A mileage target when you are just starting is much more meaningful and more easily (not easy) achievable.
I would fine a reasonable 2 mile route, then run it! It is unlikely you'll get the whole way round, but it will give you a really good bench mark. You'll know how far you got without stopping or yacking up and how many times you needed to walk.
The the idea is to try and get a bit further and stop less times each time you go out. Eventually you will get the whole way round and once you have done that a few times, you can look at increasing your mileage or tyring to go quicker.
YC - When you do go for a run, when you feel you are running at a pace you think you should be running - slow right down! To the point where it feels to slow and a bit uncomfortable.
...and get proper shoes!!
missyburd
18-01-10, 02:28 PM
My advice to Chris is the opposite to Flymo's. I would have said set a distance target and meet it. Regardless of how many times or how far you have to walk. Just keep hitting it and try to run as much of the distance as you can. Eventually you'll find yourself running the whole distance round. Once your at that point then look to slowly increase the distance. Don't even bother with timing your runs until you can run all the way round. I would suggest a mile.
I used to do a bit of running (and I mean a bit...not much!) and at first I set a target of about a mile. The first run I managed to do a quarter of it, the second time half and the third almost all. I was in agony though....and didn't carry on for some reason...but the whole target and distance thing must have worked.
The amount of cross country I used to do at school as a kid...wish i was still that fit!
My advice to Chris is the opposite to Flymo's. I would have said set a distance target and meet it....
+1 here. A mileage target when you are just starting is much more meaningful and more easily (not easy) achievable.....
...and get proper shoes!!
I'll get me coat :-)
Seriously though, both approaches have their benefits. http://www.halhigdon.com/beginrunner/plan.htm
yeah they do and anything is better than nothing. I wish this thread was here when I started running 3 years ago.
I'll get me coat :-)
So ner nah ner nah ner ner!!:smt110
So ner nah ner nah ner ner!!:smt110
:-) if I could catch you then you'ld be for it
I think the most important thing either way is to have some sort of target whether that be time or distance. If you are just out there trying to run for no reason in particular then its just too difficult to keep going and motivate yourself.
What's your aim YC? Weight loss, fitness, planned long distance charity run etc?
yorkie_chris
18-01-10, 02:55 PM
General fitness.
:-) if I could catch you then you'ld be for it
I think the most important thing either way is to have some sort of target whether that be time or distance. If you are just out there trying to run for no reason in particular then its just too difficult to keep going and motivate yourself.
What's your aim YC? Weight loss, fitness, planned long distance charity run etc?
Now this I agree with completely, running for runnings sake is no fun.
That is probably why we all do races. For the most part none of us will ever win them, the battles is against yourself and that battle can be fierce at times!
My main reason for suggesting the 2 miles is that's what I started with and what got me hooked. 2 miles seemed like a long way back then (and still does some days) but now I am capable of more.
Keep targets relatively small and achievable, each target you set should take you no longer than a month to achieve, at first, to keep you interested.
I found this hugely useful when I started running 6 yrs ago
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
Takes about 3 months to go from no running to regular 3 miler (5K).
+1 for spending money on proper running shoes.
TheOnlyNemesis
18-01-10, 07:55 PM
I started running just before your crimbo and like others said above, i have a 2.2 mile route and i just try to run as much as it as i can. I just bin out for my first run since crimbo and before i got up to a mile without having to walk and now i am back down to half a mile before walking, but you just gotta stick at it, i'm hoping by the end of feb to run the whole 2 miles.
Running makes you brainy:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2010/jan/18/running-brain-memory-cell-growth
thedonal
19-01-10, 09:15 PM
Im back to running again!
2 miles last night- 21 mins (with four short walks)
1 mile tonight- 9:40.
Plus some exercise, stretching and refreshing the kung fu skills.
Man- I'm gonna ache tomorrow! (I did today!)
Purplevamp
19-01-10, 09:20 PM
I did my first road run tonight too. Im chuffed to bit that i did 3.6 miles with a short walk up a very big hill! Grrrrr
I will choose a better rout next time out.
It took me 42 minutes...is that good or bad?
I did my first road run tonight too. Im chuffed to bit that i did 3.6 miles with a short walk up a very big hill! Grrrrr
I will choose a better rout next time out.
It took me 42 minutes...is that good or bad?
well done, excellent effort.
42 minutes can be either good or bad, depends on your particular running ability. If you do the same route after some recovery then you'll be able to gocompare.com.
Shellywoozle
19-01-10, 09:40 PM
I am starting running ... need to find some good trainers. Any advice on which to buy? And I know they not going to be cheap.
Swimming and gym is already happening :) oooh I will be a thinner fitter Woozle soon.
Any trainer advice gratefully received :)
Purplevamp
19-01-10, 09:41 PM
This is true, i will take a different rout next time, but where i live im surrounded by hills lol. Whichever way i go i will have 1 hill to tackle. So i think its a case of stick to a rout and go for it.
Im back to running again!
2 miles last night- 21 mins (with four short walks)
1 mile tonight- 9:40.
Plus some exercise, stretching and refreshing the kung fu skills.
Man- I'm gonna ache tomorrow! (I did today!)
cool, the aches will subside. If you keep up the regular running you should find that you can do the same without aching.
Not sure what you are doing now, but take the stretching seriously as its an important part of the routine. Dont stretch before running, just gently warm up or start slightly slower. Stretch properly at the end.
I am starting running ... need to find some good trainers. Any advice on which to buy? And I know they not going to be cheap.
Swimming and gym is already happening :) oooh I will be a thinner fitter Woozle soon.
Any trainer advice gratefully received :)
go to a decent running shoe shop!
I am starting running ... need to find some good trainers. Any advice on which to buy? And I know they not going to be cheap.
Swimming and gym is already happening :) oooh I will be a thinner fitter Woozle soon.
Any trainer advice gratefully received :)
Hi Shelly,
The best advice would be to find a reputable running shop near where you live and get running shoe advice from them. The good ones will do video gait analysis and recommend shoes specific to your needs, the type of support etc varies alot and is totally specific to your particular running style.
You may be surprised with the prices, not always that much. I would guess something in the region of £60/£70 for a good pair.
This is true, i will take a different rout next time, but where i live im surrounded by hills lol. Whichever way i go i will have 1 hill to tackle. So i think its a case of stick to a rout and go for it.
It may be more fun to have a little variety :smt054.....the routes I mean but every now and again do the same route to compare times.
Shellywoozle
19-01-10, 09:50 PM
Hi Shelly,
The best advice would be to find a reputable running shop near where you live and get running shoe advice from them. The good ones will do video gait analysis and recommend shoes specific to your needs, the type of support etc varies alot and is totally specific to your particular running style.
You may be surprised with the prices, not always that much. I would guess something in the region of £60/£70 for a good pair.
Fankoo ... internet shopping not an option here then lol. Got a running shop locally will nip in and get some advice.
Cheers xx
Fankoo ... internet shopping not an option here then lol. Got a running shop locally will nip in and get some advice.
Cheers xx
Well, once you know which shoe to buy you can get them anywhere but on the first visit its well worth the advice from a good running shop.
missyburd
19-01-10, 09:56 PM
I am starting running ... need to find some good trainers. Any advice on which to buy? And I know they not going to be cheap.
Swimming and gym is already happening :) oooh I will be a thinner fitter Woozle soon.
Any trainer advice gratefully received :)
Wahey we are too, complete novices though. Planning on running in what we've got for a bit to get a feel for it then head to the nearest posh sports shop and find some slightly better footwear :)
Fankoo ... internet shopping not an option here then lol. Got a running shop locally will nip in and get some advice.
Cheers xx
and get a good sports bra too ;-)
Not run for nearly a week - having to hold the fort cos Anne still can't lift anything. However should be able to hop out tomorrow. It's driving me stir crazy but I couldn't have allowed wifey to break the doc's orders.
Was going for a run yesterday but changed my mind to give my knees a rest. Looking at the forecasted weather and the snow blizzard I drove to work in, I think I should have gone yesterday after all. Will still go today though.
Run completed today. Did just over 4 miles in 33 minutes. Ran with wieghted gloves. 2kg's each. Makes a difference. Going to do 5.75 miles tomorrow with the gloves again. :lol:
Tim in Belgium
20-01-10, 02:17 PM
Anybody know of any good online/free marathon training plans that they have experience of?
11.5 weeks to go until the Rotterdam marathon and I should start training with a bit of structure, rather than just going for a run when I feel like it.
Anybody know of any good online/free marathon training plans that they have experience of?
11.5 weeks to go until the Rotterdam marathon and I should start training with a bit of structure, rather than just going for a run when I feel like it.
Yep, some good plans available here (http://www.halhigdon.com/#marathon)
I got out yesterday, did 4.3 miles, me and the mrs are staying at our friends place in Agua Dulce approx 40 miles north of Los Angeles, they live 3200 up in the hills and its two miles down a dirt track back to highway, its also about a 600 drop in altitude although it feels a lot more on the way back up, so anyway I got down to bottom in no time at all but because of the steepness of the track back up I actually ended up stopping 3 times, in the end it took me 49 mins to complete the run and my mate john was stood at the door waiting for me
''where the **** you just ran ?''
''just down to bottom of the track and back, why ? ''
''cos next time you run take this with you'' and he handed me a Smith and Wesson model 40 automatic
''we have mountain lions and coyotes round here, thats why everyone drives , oh and black bear as well, but that wont help you if they come after you.........kin ell
Yep, some good plans available here (http://www.halhigdon.com/#marathon)
i'm using one of his plans for my marathon training :-D
i'm using one of his plans for my marathon training :-D
they are pretty good, I bought his book and used it last year for London
Tim in Belgium
20-01-10, 08:41 PM
Yep, some good plans available here (http://www.halhigdon.com/#marathon)
Cheers for that look useful, may need a slight adaption to fit in with my delayed start but a good basis :thumbsup:
''cos next time you run take this with you'' and he handed me a Smith and Wesson model 40 automatic
''we have mountain lions and coyotes round here, thats why everyone drives , oh and black bear as well, but that wont help you if they come after you.........kin ell
See now that is the sort of motivation we need to get good times. Being chased by a grizzly or a lion. :lol:
No run for me today. Didn't get into work until 11 because of a dental appointment. Means I have to look like I working through my lunch. :(
Purplevamp
22-01-10, 08:42 AM
It may be more fun to have a little variety :smt054.....the routes I mean but every now and again do the same route to compare times.
I went out again last night, i did the same rout again but ran it the opposite way round so i didnt have to deal with the steep big hill. I still has a couple if inclines to deal with going the other way but nowhere near as bad as the other day.
I managed to shave 2 mins off Tuesdays time, which im happy about.
I am finding that i am getting aches running from my ankle up the inside of my legs? Once im home and done some streatching it eases and goes away quite quickly though. Is this just down to the fact that im not used to running on the hard pavements?
Also when i went to the gym on wednesday and jumped on the treadmill i struggled lol. I only managed 4.5 k and had to slow to a walking pace a couple of times due to the ache in my legs.
Im hoping its a combination of just being tired because i have stepped up the amount of running im doing and the fact that i couldnt get on the treadmill as soon as i got in the gym. I had to use the rower beforehand .
Off to the gym again today to see how i get on.
...I am finding that i am getting aches running from my ankle up the inside of my legs? Once im home and done some streatching it eases and goes away quite quickly though. Is this just down to the fact that im not used to running on the hard pavements?
Also when i went to the gym on wednesday and jumped on the treadmill i struggled lol. I only managed 4.5 k and had to slow to a walking pace a couple of times due to the ache in my legs....
This is normally a sign of doing too much too quickly. Its possible your running shoes might be unsuitable but more likely its a sudden increase in pace/difficulty or distance.
If you've only recently started to run or put these distances in then you need to back it off and build up to it more slowly. Try starting off a little more slowly to give your legs a chance to warm up properly, dont run too hard then maybe walk for the mid section before running the last part. You can then gradually increase the pace and run the entire distance. Possibly cut the distance down to 2 miles or so for a few weeks and make sure you build plenty of rest days into your schedule. Run a day then rest a day for a while.
Above all though dont ignore your legs, if they are aching then there is a reason.
Purplevamp
22-01-10, 09:45 AM
This is normally a sign of doing too much too quickly. Its possible your running shoes might be unsuitable but more likely its a sudden increase in pace/difficulty or distance.
If you've only recently started to run or put these distances in then you need to back it off and build up to it more slowly. Try starting off a little more slowly to give your legs a chance to warm up properly, dont run too hard then maybe walk for the mid section before running the last part. You can then gradually increase the pace and run the entire distance. Possibly cut the distance down to 2 miles or so for a few weeks and make sure you build plenty of rest days into your schedule. Run a day then rest a day for a while.
Above all though dont ignore your legs, if they are aching then there is a reason.
Right, well my running shoes were what was suggested to me by having my running gait analysed and looking at the footage of me running in the new ones they give me so much more support. So hopefully its just down to me overdiong it.
I run on treadmill 5k Mondays, wednesdays and Fridays, and this week have started the road running Tuesday 3.6 miles and Thursday 3.6 miles.
So as you say i am probably overdoing it a bit.
My problem is i wont be defeited, im stubbourn lol. If i cut down i will feel like i have failed.
But as you say, i should listen to my body and if my legs ache its for a reason :-(
Right, well my running shoes were what was suggested to me by having my running gait analysed and looking at the footage of me running in the new ones they give me so much more support. So hopefully its just down to me overdiong it.
I run on treadmill 5k Mondays, wednesdays and Fridays, and this week have started the road running Tuesday 3.6 miles and Thursday 3.6 miles.
So as you say i am probably overdoing it a bit.
My problem is i wont be defeited, im stubbourn lol. If i cut down i will feel like i have failed.
But as you say, i should listen to my body and if my legs ache its for a reason :-(
Running less and including more rest isnt a lower acheivement though, its totally necessary. Even the marathon training programmes we are following include rest days, plenty of them. Running 5 days a week on the trot is too much to start with.
Try to adjust your training schedule to include rest days, especially after a hard run. You'll find that you improve faster and are able to run further and faster if you do. If you run too much on back to back days you dont give your body time to recover and that then reduces the effectiveness of the run, or worse you injure yourself and have to stop running.
Purplevamp
22-01-10, 11:38 AM
Right, i will take note.
Rest days very important.
How about if i change my running to the road only and do other stuff in the gym like rowing or cross trainer/bike ect?
Im trying to loose another stone in weight and need the cardio to achieve this. Will this still hamper my running?
Right, i will take note.
Rest days very important.
How about if i change my running to the road only and do other stuff in the gym like rowing or cross trainer/bike ect?
Im trying to loose another stone in weight and need the cardio to achieve this. Will this still hamper my running?
Cross training is fine on rest days, as there is no impact.
MUST take days off of running though the pounding on the legs will take its toll on you, especially as you are not currently used to running on pavements etc. It will take time to adjust.
Purplevamp
22-01-10, 12:35 PM
Thanks Krhall......i will stay off the treadmill this afternoon then. Bike/crosstrainer/rower here i come lol.
I have my first 5 mile charity run 21 feb, do you think i will be able to take part in this event even though i have only just started my running on the road?
Can you point me to the best text to read through to help me?
Sorry if this has been asked of you guys already. You probably get hassled all the time by us amatures lol
Thanks Krhall......i will stay off the treadmill this afternoon then. Bike/crosstrainer/rower here i come lol.
I have my first 5 mile charity run 21 feb, do you think i will be able to take part in this event even though i have only just started my running on the road?
Can you point me to the best text to read through to help me?
Sorry if this has been asked of you guys already. You probably get hassled all the time by us amatures lol
I've got a really good book for beginners. I can't remember the title, I'll find it when I get home.
Sorry if this has been asked of you guys already. You probably get hassled all the time by us amatures lol
We (I speak for me) are too!
You'll do a 5 miler with ease, you just need to build your hard-surface mileage slowly. There is a massive difference to treadmills.
Is the run on a Sunday? Do you have a target?
Kev
Thanks Krhall......i will stay off the treadmill this afternoon then. Bike/crosstrainer/rower here i come lol.
Swimming is a good option too.
I have my first 5 mile charity run 21 feb, do you think i will be able to take part in this event even though i have only just started my running on the road?
Can you point me to the best text to read through to help me?
Sorry if this has been asked of you guys already. You probably get hassled all the time by us amatures lol
5 miles is totally doable, especially as you are currently able to run 3 miles with hills. Just build up the distance over the interim period. Over the next four weeks run say two or three times a week at 3 miles, then 3.5, then 4 etc until you get to the target distance. Plenty of rest will help (did we mention that already :-) ).
There are loads of running tips out there on the net. Take a read through here (http://www.halhigdon.com/beginrunner/intro.htm) to get you started. You might think that it seems to build up too slow but thats common, take your time and you'll be able to build your distances or chop your finish times, or both if thats your aim.
Having a charity run to do in 4 weeks is a perfect motivational goal so stick with it. Tell yourself that you'll be there, no option.
We (I speak for me) are too!
+1, I consider myself very much an amateur.
If you can take time out on a Sunday to do runs, then I suggest doing a long slow run. By this I mean go a bit further than your current furthest, but slow down a bit and not worry about time, this helps endurance.
So maybe this week do:
Sunday = 4 miles, but quite a bit slower than you are capable of, to the point where you feel too slow.
Monday = Rest
Tuesday = 2.5 miles at a faster pace.
Weds = rest
Thusday = 3 miles normal pace.
Fri & Sat = Rest
Sunday = 5 miles (LSR)
I am no expert, but reckon that will get you where you need to be.
One other thing, try to stay on tarmac where possible and off of paving slabs and brick paving etc. might sound crazy but does make a difference.
Purplevamp
22-01-10, 05:04 PM
We (I speak for me) are too!
You'll do a 5 miler with ease, you just need to build your hard-surface mileage slowly. There is a massive difference to treadmills.
Is the run on a Sunday? Do you have a target?
Kev
Yes i found that out on Tuesday when i first went out, i was surprised how much more tired my legs were compared to treadmill running.
The Run im doing is on a Sunday yes, as for Target i assume you mean time? Not really but i would like to be able to do it in an hour? But i think that will kille me lol.
Purplevamp
22-01-10, 05:07 PM
Argh Swimming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dont swear at me!!!!! lol
I hate swimming lol, probably because im not that great a swimmer. I have not been for a while, i did go regularly for a while to help with a back injury, but now my back is much improved i didtched the swimming malarky haha.
Tim in Belgium
22-01-10, 06:29 PM
3 runs and one spinning class so far this week, not going badly :D
3 runs and one spinning class so far this week, not going badly :D
i been meaning to go to a spin class for ages.
Thanks Krhall......i will stay off the treadmill this afternoon then. Bike/crosstrainer/rower here i come lol.
I have my first 5 mile charity run 21 feb, do you think i will be able to take part in this event even though i have only just started my running on the road?
Can you point me to the best text to read through to help me?
Sorry if this has been asked of you guys already. You probably get hassled all the time by us amatures lol
I've got a really good book for beginners. I can't remember the title, I'll find it when I get home.
found it! it's called 'the new runner' and it's written by john bingham and jenny hadfield. i thoroughly recommend it.
Tim in Belgium
22-01-10, 06:38 PM
i been meaning to go to a spin class for ages.
I'm suprised at how much I enjoy them, I started at work when it was getting too cold/dark for cycle rides, it's a good cardio workout with low impact, plus the different music/tempos etc. stops it from being boring, the time flies!
I'm suprised at how much I enjoy them, I started at work when it was getting too cold/dark for cycle rides, it's a good cardio workout with low impact, plus the different music/tempos etc. stops it from being boring, the time flies!
I've only ever been to one but omg what a buzz!!!
There are classes near where I work but most start at 7am which would mean getting up seriously early. I must give it a go though, would be a great start to the day!
I'm suprised at how much I enjoy them, I started at work when it was getting too cold/dark for cycle rides, it's a good cardio workout with low impact, plus the different music/tempos etc. stops it from being boring, the time flies!
yeah yeah, we know why you go to the spinning classes, bet you sit near the back too :rolleyes:
yeah yeah, we know why you go to the spinning classes, bet you sit near the back too :rolleyes:
Doesn't matter where the motivation comes from...
Purplevamp
22-01-10, 08:51 PM
found it! it's called 'the new runner' and it's written by john bingham and jenny hadfield. i thoroughly recommend it.
Thanks Sarah,
I will have a look for it.
Just come back from an 8 mile run. Happy to say the new trainers are now after 80 miles, broken in well and no longer hurt my feet at all. Bad news is my knees did not like the 8 miles. :(
Going for another 5 mile run tomorrow. See how they are then. Have a great weekend everyone. :)
Just come back from an 8 mile run. Happy to say the new trainers are now after 80 miles, broken in well and no longer hurt my feet at all. Bad news is my knees did not like the 8 miles. :(
Going for another 5 mile run tomorrow. See how they are then. Have a great weekend everyone. :)
well done :-) silly knees
i've got a 18 miler scheduled but the cold i've had since wednesday has now developed into a nice chesty cough so not sure what to do
well done :-) silly knees
i've got a 18 miler scheduled but the cold i've had since wednesday has now developed into a nice chesty cough so not sure what to do
Go for it anyway. Or at least start it. You'll probably find a little bit of heavy breathing will help clear it. I've gone out running before with hardly being able to take a breath. Once you start working, all the airwaves and chest start to clear. That's what I would do anyway. :)
Go for it anyway. Or at least start it. You'll probably find a little bit of heavy breathing will help clear it. I've gone out running before with hardly being able to take a breath. Once you start working, all the airwaves and chest start to clear. That's what I would do anyway. :)
might try a few miles today and see how i go and if it's ok go for the full distance tomorrow :D
just did 2 miles. i feel dreadful now. my lungs are burning :-(
Tim in Belgium
23-01-10, 01:33 PM
A couple of days rest then.
A couple of days rest then.
yup :-(
just did 2 miles. i feel dreadful now. my lungs are burning :-(
See now I told you not to bother. But would you listen?
See now I told you not to bother. But would you listen?
:p
Another 6 miles completed. Lisa took me down some bridle paths, farm tracks, through woods, and across some fields. Reminded me of my cross-country running days. :) Sort of got me to thinking maybe I'd do a few green routes if I can find any.
Another 6 miles completed. Lisa took me down some bridle paths, farm tracks, through woods, and across some fields. Reminded me of my cross-country running days. :) Sort of got me to thinking maybe I'd do a few green routes if I can find any.
nice :D
at the weekend i mostly run along bridle paths
Knees are aching like hell just now. I expect them to calm down by tomorrow though.
just did 2 miles. i feel dreadful now. my lungs are burning :-(
Remember you have got a few weeks in the bag mate. Your cold is probably partly due to the additional stresses you have placed on your body, rest it. You will come back refreshed and stronger, much stronger.
My knees are killing me.
Tim in Belgium
24-01-10, 09:24 PM
Did another 6 miles this evening, nine to do tomorrow.
The weather is nice and mild at the moment so get out there and enjoy it while you can. I am quite sure we have not seen the last of the cold or probably the snow. :lol:
Tim in Belgium
24-01-10, 10:05 PM
It was 1 deg C here today:( But no wind so was fine out.
Had a severe case of CBA that I managed to fight off at the weekend. 4 miles Saturday and 12 miles Sunday, nice easy pace. My heart rate seems to be settling down nicely without having to drop the pace.
I think I am now past my attacks of CBA. I think shagged knees and being unable to run normally follows that. :roll:
Did another 6 miles today. 20 miles done over the past three days. :) And with an extra bonus of my average mile pace on todays run was back into the 7.30 area. :)
thedonal
25-01-10, 07:59 PM
Got myself out again- 2 miles. Shaved a minute off and felt much easier this time too- only slowed to walk twice.
It's all about what you tell yourself, isn't it? (ie that you're lungs are only pretending to hurt!!)
Tim in Belgium
25-01-10, 09:05 PM
Approx 9 steady miles tonight. Got quite cold without realising, took a while to warm up when I got home.
Tim in Belgium
25-01-10, 09:06 PM
What's CBA then?
What's CBA then?
Would love to explain but I just......CBA
;-)
I am feeling very envious of all this running going on!
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