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Sarah.. not really sure on the distanceīs Im running/walking as my gps on phone never seems to track properly. I think it is between 2 and 3 miles each time I am out right now. I am now managing to run continually for one mile so I hope to be able to increase that over the 5 weeks?
omg, that was the hardest thing i've ever done. i ran out of energy by about mile 7:-(
I finished the stupid thing though :-)
might have a rest next weekend...
Well done Sarah, that takes some doing.
I need to find a new challenge
Well done Sarah, that takes some doing.
I need to find a new challenge
what sort of challenge?
Been looking at theses events for a while now, http://www.mightcontainnuts.com/store/index.php?main_page=page&id=16 (http://www.mightcontainnuts.com/store/index.php?main_page=page&id=16). The 30m in October sounds good, plus its on my door step.
the other plan is to run the entire length of the Brecon and Monmouthshire canal (about 35miles).
This month hope to beat my "most miles in a month record" (186M) So the canal run could be sooner rather than later.
http://www.mightcontainnuts.com/events/something_for_the_weekend/index.html looks fun
allantheboss
13-04-11, 09:07 PM
I've been doing 6 miles a day for a while and it's getting effin' boring. Already listen to music and stop to do press-ups and sit-ups etc.
What can I do, agony aunts?
I do the same routes and it defo gets boring so I often go for run on the way home from work in the morning, I do the same rough distance but a change of scenery/ terrain etc makes a nice change, doesnt always work tbh sometimes you just gotta put your head down and go for it, just don't get lost like I once did up in the lakes. I parked my truck up in a layby outside muncaster castle in cumbria and went for a nice easy 30 min bimble, 2 hrs later I finally got back to my wagon, my boss was well impressed...............................;)
The trick i find is to stay motivated. There are many ways of doing this, the best i find is to make use of some of the online running sites out there (try http://www.fetcheveryone.com/ or the Nike + site)
Failing that enter a race.
best of luck
allantheboss
14-04-11, 04:02 PM
I fancy doing a half marathon or less. Anybody know of one very soon around Swindon?
I think of girls cheering me on, that makes me run faster and longer. Or looking at myself in a mirror on a treadmill. And if theres a pretty lady running I try and impress her by not stopping and overtaking her, but then when I'm around the corner I collapse
The trick i find is to stay motivated. There are many ways of doing this, the best i find is to make use of some of the online running sites out there (try http://www.fetcheveryone.com/ or the Nike + site)
Failing that enter a race.
best of luck
+1, www.fetcheveryone.com is great :-)
I fancy doing a half marathon or less. Anybody know of one very soon around Swindon?
I think of girls cheering me on, that makes me run faster and longer. Or looking at myself in a mirror on a treadmill. And if theres a pretty lady running I try and impress her by not stopping and overtaking her, but then when I'm around the corner I collapse
you can search for races on fetcheveryone and on the runners world website.
nice 20 mile jog home from work this afternoon, bringing this months total so far to 94. got to do at least 6 tomorrow.
then a nice long jog on sunday, not
nice 20 mile jog home from work this afternoon,
that's hardcore!
The Idle Biker
15-04-11, 06:28 PM
Surely only Kenyans jog 20 miles home from work and describe it as "nice". Ian are you Kenyan?
Wish I could run at a kenyans pace
wow 20 mile runīs home, puts my 1 mile runs to shame!!
Next week bumping it up to 2 mile runs a bit nervous to see if I can actually run the entire way of that but will see tomorrow.
The Idle Biker
16-04-11, 09:19 PM
Anna, once you have set your mind that you will do something, it's already achieved. You will do it!
The miles soon build up Anna just stick at it, remember the head gives up long before the body does.
The miles soon build up Anna just stick at it, remember the head gives up long before the body does.
that is so true
I remember reading when you first started Sarah; I thought at the time that I really should give it a go so I blame you entirely ;)
I managed to run 1 mile and then run jog the rest up to 5k today so I know that I will be able to at least finish the 5k, even if it is just jog walking it. Although Im sure 15 minute miles is no record time!!:rolleyes:
another beautiful sunny morning for a run, trying to get into the fetch top 100 for april. hope every one's getting some miles in.
looking forward to the post run fry up
I'm still here. Still running although it has been a struggle. After not running for the best part of 4 months, I've slowly been getting back to it. I really shouldn't but just can't not run.
Did a couple of 6 mile runs over the past few days. Went out this morning nice and early. After drinking the best part of a half bottle of rum and a few Baileys last night, wasn't exactly expecting a good time, but did well enough.
Lisa went out this morning as well with the aupair. It was supposed to be a nice gentle little jog to ease Vanda into proper running. They came back in after a 5.1 mile run. Vanda looked suitably knackered. :-)
Tim in Belgium
25-04-11, 10:07 AM
Did a 21km run across the tops from Scar House Reservoir to Kirkby Malzeard evening, awesome light and views, topped off with Pimms and roast lamb. Over 450 miles this year :)
Tim in Belgium
27-04-11, 08:40 PM
Yesterday evening's run was ablast after moving into my new short term pad in Reading, a 13km out and back along the Kennet tow path, on the back I kept catching a group of cyclists as they went through cycle-stile things, a big buzz that pushed my pace up, easily under the hour and my 2nd quickest run ever to date :)
The Idle Biker
28-04-11, 11:30 AM
Fry ups? Bottles of Rum and Pimms, I don't think you're taking Running seriously enough Gentlemen!
Me, I got referred to a NHS physio after I went to the Drs about my achilles tendon issues. So after many, many years of injections, operations and physio they are still crocked. But I got referred to the NHS Physio by the Dr and I thought, fair enough, take the treatment and maybe I can get another Summer of running out of them.
I turn and up and get shown into the Consultation room. Physio asks me all the usual questions and then she says, "have you tried stretching them?" - Yes I say "oh" she says, "have you tried putting ice on them" - Yes I say. "oh and have you tried massaging them" - Yes I say.
"mmmm? and have you had physio before? Yes I say and operations and injections.
She says, "and have you always followed the physios advice to the letter when you have had physio before".
Well I said maybe not to the letter but pretty much. " Well" she says " Thats the problem, heres a leaflet and a sheet explaining what you should have done, now go and do the exercises properly".
You what? I say, don't I get any physio?
" No" she says " This is just the initial Triage consultation service and you only get 10 minutes consultion, we'll be in contact for your appointment for Physio which will be in about 8 weeks, but we'll call you first to see if it has cleared up - Bye Bye"
Oh? Bye Bye I say, thanks for your help I say, have a nice weekend.
I HAVE JUST BEEN MUGGED BY THE NHS.
Failed in my mission to get into the fetch top 100 for april ( i blame it on the weeks holiday in newquay). not work many work commitments in may, so going to try again.
forgot to register for next years VLM. doh
At the moment every time I do a run in the region on 5k + my knees are shot the next two days, itīs the inside of my knees that is causing the most problems. Iīm more then a bit worried about my entry for the 5k in a few weeks time :(
managed to get 40 miles in this week, no running today though. too many beers at yesterdays works reunion. will have to run to work to collect the sv sometime over the weekend though.
Tim in Belgium
07-05-11, 02:06 PM
Good going! Broke the 500 mile mark for this year on Thursday evening :)
Good work guys, I haven't run for weeks.
I cycled to work last week though.
Tim in Belgium
10-05-11, 03:49 PM
Injuries? Lack of time or just other/better/different things to do?
Injuries? Lack of time or just other/better/different things to do?
Was having tendon issues around marathon time so put me off running a bit i s'pose.
Been on hols and doing more swimming and cycling. I think this may be a summer of cycling for me :-)
The Idle Biker
10-05-11, 08:35 PM
Everyones doing better than me.
However, anyone ever started out for a run that they really couldn't be arsed with. Started slowly, even grumpily then slowly got into it and then gradually started to enjoy it, and then realised despite the fact that you've got injuries, they weren't playing up and then by the end of it had really done well?
Happened to me tonight, nothing spectacular just a nice 4 miles to Waterloo. Doesn't happen to me often mind you.
WicklowSV
11-05-11, 10:32 AM
Don't post in this thread much - but its a great read to motivate me off the couch and into my runners!! :cool: I've a half marathon coming up on Sunday and my primary goal is to get to the finish line! If I can get my time close to 2 hours I'll be delighted. Last year I did it in 2:15 or so but to be honest I was probably in better shape 12 months ago. I'll post up how things went after Sunday - hopefully it'll be good news! ;)
Tim in Belgium
11-05-11, 10:42 AM
Good luck for Sunday, I'm doing a half myself up in Yorkshire (Ravenscar half marathion).
As for often starting runs badly, I often find with my short fast runs it takes 2-3 km to get up to speed and into a nice rhythm, the other week I did the return leg so fast after a slow astart I almost beat my PB.
I'm still running. Each time I stop due to all the issues I have with knees, feet, trapped nerves etc... I still find myself going back into it. I run three times a week. Mostly 5-6 mile runs but once a week a like to stretch a little further. Also running with weighted gloves which makes a big difference to a normal run, especially if the distance is anything over a couple of miles.
I just can't stop. I know I should, but simply can't help myself. Especially when Foxy is out every bloody day (sometimes twice) doing runs.
Tim, I have found currently the earlier I go for a run, the longer it takes me to get into my stride. When I get up early for a run with Lisa, I find it really difficult to get in the groove. On the days I run on my own later in the morning, I find my pace is almost straight away there. Switch on the ipod, hit the road, and I'm in the zone straight away.
Anyways, just thought I would let you all know that I am still running despite knowing my running days should be behind me.
Enjoying it again at the moment. Hopefully it will continue for just a while longer.
I ran yesterday for the first time in 3 weeks :-D
I forgot my garmin though so I have no idea what my pace was like :-(
Don't post in this thread much - but its a great read to motivate me off the couch and into my runners!! :cool: I've a half marathon coming up on Sunday and my primary goal is to get to the finish line! If I can get my time close to 2 hours I'll be delighted. Last year I did it in 2:15 or so but to be honest I was probably in better shape 12 months ago. I'll post up how things went after Sunday - hopefully it'll be good news! ;)
Good luck for Sunday, I'm doing a half myself up in Yorkshire (Ravenscar half marathion).
As for often starting runs badly, I often find with my short fast runs it takes 2-3 km to get up to speed and into a nice rhythm, the other week I did the return leg so fast after a slow astart I almost beat my PB.
Best of luck guys. I look forward to reading your race reports.
I'm still running. Each time I stop due to all the issues I have with knees, feet, trapped nerves etc... I still find myself going back into it. I run three times a week. Mostly 5-6 mile runs but once a week a like to stretch a little further. Also running with weighted gloves which makes a big difference to a normal run, especially if the distance is anything over a couple of miles.
I just can't stop. I know I should, but simply can't help myself. Especially when Foxy is out every bloody day (sometimes twice) doing runs.
Tim, I have found currently the earlier I go for a run, the longer it takes me to get into my stride. When I get up early for a run with Lisa, I find it really difficult to get in the groove. On the days I run on my own later in the morning, I find my pace is almost straight away there. Switch on the ipod, hit the road, and I'm in the zone straight away.
Anyways, just thought I would let you all know that I am still running despite knowing my running days should be behind me.
Enjoying it again at the moment. Hopefully it will continue for just a while longer.
You are a mentalist. I really do admire your determination!
Oh and I agree about taking a few kms to get going, I find that too.
And I have a question. What is reasonable pace for swimming? Almost thinking about tri but want to know quite how rubbish I am. I swam a mile (well, 1600 metres) in 40 minutes (not accurately timed) yesterday which is my not being lazy but not really going for it pace.
Good work guys, I haven't run for weeks.
I cycled to work last week though.
Me too, I damaged my achilles and twisted my ankle at the end of Feb and haven'et been able to get out the same, gutted really :(
WicklowSV
12-05-11, 10:46 AM
Good luck for Sunday, I'm doing a half myself up in Yorkshire (Ravenscar half marathion).
As for often starting runs badly, I often find with my short fast runs it takes 2-3 km to get up to speed and into a nice rhythm, the other week I did the return leg so fast after a slow astart I almost beat my PB.
Best of luck guys. I look forward to reading your race reports.
Cheers folks - thanks for the good wishes. Went out for a short (6k) run last night. Upped the pace a bit and threw in a few Fartlek sprints for the second half of the run. One minute sprints with three minute recoveries - I was wrecked afterwards! Remainder of the week will be easy enough - maybe a few short cycles and a wee bit of jogging at most. Don't want to tire out this old body of mine right before raceday!
I'm the same - it takes me about 12-15 mins to settle into a rhythm when running. After that the autopilot sort of takes over until I hit the first 'wall'. Then there's a bit of mental argument ('you've done it before, you can do it again' - that sorta stuff) before settling back into the rhythm. And so the cycle continues with the arguments getting more and more heated! :)
Was out again this morning with Foxy. Her pace is really starting to come together and she can maintain pace uphill which is something she has struggled with before. Really enjoying going out running with her now. Still keeping fingers crossed my knees, feet and trapped nerve don't rise to the fore and have to stop again. Have a nice new pair of Oakley M Frame sunglasses for that early morning sun too. :)
http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/images/products/large/5837.jpg
WicklowSV
16-05-11, 11:51 AM
Well the race went well. Managed to get to the finish line which is a success in itself! :) Did it in 2:12 which is a few minutes faster than last year. Slightly different course and an earlier (9am) start made for easier conditions. Nice n cool at that time of the morning - good for me coz the heat gets to me big time. Did have to walk at one stage (raging about that!) but picked up a good pace near the finish and sprinted across the finish line! Enjoyed the day loads and glad to have another half mara under my belt.
Gonna look around for a local running club and see if I can structure my training a bit more - think I'd benefit from it as my running can be a bit haphazard sometimes...
Milky Bar Kid
18-05-11, 08:39 PM
http://runkeeper.com/user/MBK/activity/35999512
Just did this. 2.8miles, 35.12 secs, 12:35 min/mile. Fairly happy with that as first exercise since training in April!
The Idle Biker
18-05-11, 08:52 PM
Well the race went well. Managed to get to the finish line which is a success in itself! :) Did it in 2:12 which is a few minutes faster than last year. Slightly different course and an earlier (9am) start made for easier conditions. Nice n cool at that time of the morning - good for me coz the heat gets to me big time.
Well done mate nice one, hold on the though, you live in Ireland right? Does it get hot there ever? ;)
Tim in Belgium
22-05-11, 01:45 PM
Ravenscar half marathon had a tough second half, lots of steep gullies with steps arrrrghhh!
Slower than my training runs but hard work, 1hr 50. A few fell runner types about, it was that sort of run!
Did a cruisey 25km training run in Holland yesterday, in 2:04, so sub 5min/km pace which is pretty good for me over this kind of distance, plus it was before breakfast, just a black cup of tea before the run (I'd run out of milk in the dutch house having just driven back from Reading the night before), and a 500ml bottle of squash in my hand as I'd forgotten my camelback type thing. Pretty chuffed.
The Idle Biker
22-05-11, 07:29 PM
Good stuff Tim, that a boomin' good time at Ravenscar, sounds a tough course.
Not long back from a 10 mile run myself. 1 hour 22 minutes. That's something like 8.15 minute miles. Sllllooowww. But at least I am still managing a run or two throughout the week which is the only thing I worry about these days. Foxy is getting faster and faster all the time. She kicked my butt a while ago. lol.
Milky Bar Kid
25-05-11, 12:32 AM
Well, I was wanting to go out but I seem to have injured myself when out cycling. Got a pain in my knee when walking and bending it, it's in my dodgey knee but it's not the usual pain or inflammation I get. Will give it another couple of days and if it doesn't clear I may have to think about a trip to the Dr.
The Idle Biker
25-05-11, 03:36 PM
Well, I was wanting to go out but I seem to have injured myself when out cycling. Got a pain in my knee when walking and bending it, it's in my dodgey knee but it's not the usual pain or inflammation I get. Will give it another couple of days and if it doesn't clear I may have to think about a trip to the Dr.
Ibruprofen, Idle Bikers cure all, in fact I can't get enough of it!
Milky Bar Kid
25-05-11, 03:59 PM
I have stronger anti inflammatories than that and even they aren't doing the trick.
Paul the 6th
25-05-11, 04:36 PM
Well, I was wanting to go out but I seem to have injured myself when out cycling. Got a pain in my knee when walking and bending it, it's in my dodgey knee but it's not the usual pain or inflammation I get. Will give it another couple of days and if it doesn't clear I may have to think about a trip to the Dr.
Is your saddle set at the right height lala? You can knacker your knees if it's not positioned right
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=bicycle+saddle+heigh+diagram&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a#sclient=psy&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=EyH&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB%3Aofficial&source=hp&q=bicycle+saddle+height+and+knee+pain&aq=2&aqi=g3g-v2&aql=&oq=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=dad6a0ea3dcab417
Tim in Belgium
29-05-11, 03:29 PM
Did a cruisey 25km along the Kennet out of Reading this morning, taking my year's running total to 633 miles, or 1019 kms :D
Pretty chuffed.
That is all.
Milky Bar Kid
29-05-11, 03:41 PM
Is your saddle set at the right height lala? You can knacker your knees if it's not positioned right
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=bicycle+saddle+heigh+diagram&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a#sclient=psy&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=EyH&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB%3Aofficial&source=hp&q=bicycle+saddle+height+and+knee+pain&aq=2&aqi=g3g-v2&aql=&oq=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=dad6a0ea3dcab417
Saddle is right.
It's medial pain....hopefully just ligament strain or something but it is still bothering me. Might make a Dr's appt tomorrow and get it checked.
Did a cruisey 25km along the Kennet out of Reading this morning, taking my year's running total to 633 miles, or 1019 kms :D
Pretty chuffed.
That is all.
:thumright:
The Idle Biker
30-05-11, 09:05 PM
Just a measley 6-7km for me today in the woods in the rain with the dogs. Refueling with Kronenberg 1664.
Need to enter something soon to get me back focused.
Milky Bar Kid
06-06-11, 04:10 PM
I have damaged my Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) and have been put onto 50mg Diclofenac and have to go to physio. Sucks. Supposed to be training to do the Cairngorm Challenge.
Tim in Belgium
08-06-11, 09:10 AM
That's not nice :(
Tim in Belgium
12-06-11, 02:16 PM
Great run yesterday evening along the Kennet canal after the rain showers, 14 km in less than an hour,my fastest run yet! And over the 700 mile mark for the year :D Woop woop!
Tim in Belgium
18-06-11, 03:55 PM
Cruisey 20km run through Tokyo yesterday, stopping to take photos across the Rainbow bridge, and infiltrated a closed ferry terminal to stop off for a dump, happy days.
Milky Bar Kid
22-06-11, 12:02 PM
Well, I was at my annual medical yesterday and I have gone up 10lbs since last year!!! I am now at 11st. This is unacceptable - so off to try and ease the knee back into running on the treadmill to see how it holds up!
Milky Bar Kid
26-06-11, 07:04 PM
You lot have been really quiet lately...
Anyway, so far, I have managed a couple of miles each day on the tread mill so going to go for a gentle run tonight (gym closed now) and see how knee feels.
Still running, just not as consistently as I would like, the temps here have reached that horrid 30š + mark so I have to time it with the cooler days.
The Idle Biker
28-06-11, 04:40 PM
I love running in the heat, the hotter the better, dunno why maybe its just an excuse to run slower.
I've been doing a bit more boxing training than running lately, but now I've knackered my hand so going to try a bit more running.
When I say "more" I mean a bit, when I say "running" I mean jogging, or even occasionally just shuffling.
Tim in Belgium
29-06-11, 08:51 AM
Tweaked ankle from surfing, no running for the next week or so, having to mkiss out on the Coniston marathon in the lakes this weekend :(
hi everyone, its been a loooong time since my last confession. Just back from a very gentle 2 miler in the heat along New Brighton prom. Very very satisfying to get started again.
Tim in Belgium
04-07-11, 08:33 PM
Tested out the ankle tonight, 5km was fine, so getting back into it :)
Milky Bar Kid
04-07-11, 09:31 PM
I had managed to get miles up from 1 to 3 miles but not been out for about a week as work has been absolutely mental and I haven't had a chance. Hoping to get to gym tomorrow.
Went out today for the first time in weeks and weeks. Did a 6.5 mile run. Got back just before the rain came down. Personally I would have preferred if it had rained about half way round. I found it quite tough and struggled to finish.
Milky Bar Kid
05-07-11, 12:08 PM
Si considering you haven't been out for weeks and weeks, I think that is a pretty damn good effort! Well done! I have much respect for that!
I've just looked on mapometer and it was actually 7.2 miles, so a little further than I thought. Did it in just over the hour. So a little better than I thought as well.
Still suffering with a trapped nerve in my neck too which I have now had since January. Some days are better than others but still hinders some of the things I can do. Not riding at the moment so that makes things less painful.
Milky Bar Kid
05-07-11, 12:24 PM
That sounds like an absolute nightmare. I am recovering from damaging ligaments in my knee so I am having to take things pretty easy at the moment until I strengthen the knee back up.
The Idle Biker
05-07-11, 12:25 PM
I've just looked on mapometer and it was actually 7.2 miles, so a little further than I thought. Did it in just over the hour. So a little better than I thought as well.
That's a good time with an injury for sure. I try to work on the basis that if you are carrying long term injuries that come and go, when they are not apparent put some quality training in and go for it. Go quality rather than quantity.
Though on other days I am a weak fool and go the pub.
That sounds like an absolute nightmare. I am recovering from damaging ligaments in my knee so I am having to take things pretty easy at the moment until I strengthen the knee back up.
That's only the half of it. I also suffer badly with my knees and on top of that suffer with flat feet which is really hampering my running. I keep saying I am going to quit running, but can't seem to stop, so have just stopped saying it. :)
Milky Bar Kid
05-07-11, 12:30 PM
That's only the half of it. I also suffer badly with my knees and on top of that suffer with flat feet which is really hampering my running. I keep saying I am going to quit running, but can't seem to stop, so have just stopped saying it. :)
I think you may be addicted! It's amazing how quickly you start wanting to get back out. I was running every other day there for about a week and a half and for the past 5 days, I've not been able to get out because I have been putting in silly hours a work and I am now desperate to get on a treadmill (needing to build up on treadmill cos of knee).
I was supposed to get up early this morning to go out with Lisa. Her alarm went at 5.50 and I mind probed her to switch the alarm off and go back to sleep. It worked. :lol:
Milky Bar Kid
05-07-11, 03:30 PM
2.74 mile today on treadmill in 30 mins. Still plodding along slowly but I am getting better! Had it set to do incline intervals too, so I was feeling that a bit in the old calves!
Why you in Deutschland? Oh and inclines are good for getting the cardio working better, expanding the lungs which gives lungs more capacity which means more air being sucked in which means more oxygen into the blood stream which means more energy and less fatigue which means better run rate which means better...
Incline work is good. :)
Milky Bar Kid
06-07-11, 04:59 AM
I'm not really in Germany! Yeh, I figured inclines would be good way to help get fitness level up quickly! Just home from work but intending on doing same this afternoon.
The Idle Biker
16-07-11, 04:19 PM
This week I have been running in Corfu. Needless to say it is stinking hot. Been plodding up the hills around Sidari in the late afternoon early evening once the lunch time beers have worn off. Have only seen two people out running all week. Lots of old Greeks in the neighbouring villages just standing there watching me jog by. They look confused, I wave, and they just stare.
Did about 4 miles tonight and am now in the bar with a cold Zorbas draught which has all the alcoholic strength of a weak lemonade but does taste mighty fine!
Did a couple of 5kīs earlier this week whilst we were in Baiona, fantastic place to run lots to see and lovely clean sea air. I am actually now running the whole way too which is a major improvement!
Kate Moss
18-07-11, 03:19 PM
Managed a half marathon in May in 2hours 33mins. Furthest I had gone in training was 4miles! :) Boy did I hurt the next day!
Tim in Belgium
18-07-11, 09:43 PM
That's an impressive jump in distance!
Just back froma steady 15km, ankle seems to be on the mend.
Lisa and I seem to be back on it again. Three runs last week and two this week already with another planned for tomorrow morning. Times are going down again but after this mornings effort, a recovery run tomorrow. Nice to see people getting back on track. :)
Kate, that's quite an effort. There are not that many people that could do that and the time you ran makes it all the more impressive. :cool:
Tim in Belgium
20-07-11, 07:44 AM
Doing a bit of a run/cycle this summer if you 're interested in sponsoring me:
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=168888
So after a month of not doing anything, put the trainers on to do my normal run, I was in for a bit of a shock. I know 1 month is a long time, but I didnt expect to feel quite as rubbish as I did. My own fault, must be more consistent with it.
Tim in Belgium
15-08-11, 09:48 PM
I know what you mean, after coming back from my ankle injury I really felt it. But it's amazing how quickly it comes back. Good luck with being more consistent.
same here, i have been away with work for the past 6 weeks then suffered with shin splints and to top it all i am now 150 miles behind my target for the year. Time to get some miles in, need to buy some new trainers as well.
Hope the the ankle is holding up Tim.
Milky Bar Kid
16-08-11, 11:11 AM
I have been away from my fitness for two weeks now. Mainly due to work and then being away for a week with work. Gonna get to the gym today but think I might struggle a bit.
The Idle Biker
16-08-11, 09:38 PM
Sometimes, only sometimes mind, do you see something out running that makes you think aaahhhhh it was worth the struggle getting of my backside and plugging away at it. Couple of Blackberry photos from my Sunday 4 mile with the dogs. The dogs didn't care about the scenery or the horses, just catching rabbits. Never mind.
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If I'm out running on my own and not with Foxy, I can run consistantly over 6 miles in under 7 minute miles. together we are doing around 8 minute miles.
My running this year has been shockingly dire.
Jan 49 miles
Feb 0 miles
Mar 6 miles
Apr 0 miles
May 10 miles
June 0 miles
July 36 miles
Aug 29 miles
I have done the odd few runs which I never recorded but still, a very poor performance. I suffered a trapped nerve in my neck in January which took out the next 4 months. May was one single run. Hopefully the 2nd half of the year is going to show a few more miles on the register.
TIB What lovely places to run!!!
Stig, and here I thought my measly 35 miles this year so far was doing ok!
Have been getting back out there, but my distances and stamina are way down from where I left off a month ago. Although it is nice right now to go running in our local park and see a lot of beginners out there, it kind of spurs me on a bit.
Tim in Belgium
17-08-11, 08:25 PM
10km yesterday before breakfast and 19km this evening (including 5km of hill repeats). Still the odd twinge from my ankle, I have to watch it on cambers and dips.
Where are you running TIB?
And Stig that's a good pace!
The Idle Biker
18-08-11, 07:54 AM
Where are you running TIB?
I'm lucky where I live there's lots of nice off road places but it's all fairly hilly though. This was at the top of Polecat Valley, Devils Punchbowl, Hindhead Surrey. They also have a herds of Longhorn Cattle roaming around which can startle you when you turn a corner and see one right in front of you. I love running up there in the Summer.
Got a weekend away in York drinking so no running again for me until Monday morning. Although my friend who we are going to see is a fitness instructor and he seems to think I will be attending his boot camp tonight.
Hmmm not so sure about that. Last time I did anything like that was over 13 years ago when I was still in the Army.
Sometimes, only sometimes mind, do you see something out running that makes you think aaahhhhh it was worth the struggle getting of my backside and plugging away at it. Couple of Blackberry photos from my Sunday 4 mile with the dogs. The dogs didn't care about the scenery or the horses, just catching rabbits. Never mind.
I was expecting some incredible looking girl in lycra... thats when i enjoy running
Anyone used an app called couch to 10k? I'm looking at using it to get myself started again after nearly 15 years of not running.
Tim in Belgium
23-08-11, 08:51 PM
A good weekend, 14.5km Saturday.25.5km Sunday across to Nidderdale and back over the tops.
a quick flat 15km along the Kennet canal this evening, much easier than the Yorkshire Dales!
Anyone used an app called couch to 10k? I'm looking at using it to get myself started again after nearly 15 years of not running.
not used the app, but if it isnt free I wouldnt bother.... the normal outline for the c210k is:
Week 1:
Go to a local track because the distances are exact (or use gps). Once on the track walk 1/2 lap, then jog 1/2 lap, walk a half, jog a half for 1 mile. You will alternate jogging & running 8 times (4 each) and complete 4 full laps, that's exactly 1 mile. Now no matter how good you feel, go home. Do this 4 to 6 days a week; never less than 4 days or more than 6 days weekly.
When you complete 4 full laps, that's exactly 1 mile, now no matter how good you feel, go home. Do this 4 to 6 days a week.
Never less than 4 days or more than 6 days weekly.
Week 2:
(4 to 6 days per week) Start with a 5 minute warm up walk, then alternate walking & jogging and walk only half the distance of each jog, as follows:
Jog 1/4 mile (one lap) then
Walk 1/8 mile (1/2 half lap)
Jog 1/2 mile (2 laps)
Walk 1/4 mile (1 lap)
Jog 1/4 mile (1 lap)
Walk 1/8 mile (half-lap)
Jog 1/2 mile...go home
Week 3:
5 Days this week:
Day 1: Brisk 5 minute warm up walk, then:
1/2 mile jog, 1/4 mile walk, 1/2 mile jog, 1/4 mile walk, 1/2 mile jog; total 2 miles. Go home
Day 2: 5 minute warm up, then: 3/4 mile jog (3 laps) 1/2 mile walk (2 laps) 3/4 mile jog; total 2 miles. Go home.
Day 3: 5 minute warm up then: 2 mile jog (8 laps) NO WALKING!!! Catch your breath and go home. Good job.
Day 4: Repeat day 3
Day 5: Repeat Day 2.
Week 4:
5 workouts this week.
Day 1: warm up, then: 1/2 mile jog, 1/4 mile walk, 3/4 mile jog, 1/4 mile walk, 1/2 mile jog: total 2 1/4 miles. Go home.
Day 2: warm up, then: 1 mile jog (4 laps) 1/4 mile walk, 1 mile jog; total 2 1/4 miles. Go home.
Day 3: warm up, then: 2 1/4 mile jog (9 laps) NO WALKING! Day 4: Repeat Day 2
Day 5: Repeat Day3
**** Here we go! All running from now on! ***** You can go off the track and on the road for some runs if you wish. There are some recommended & measured paths at the end of this, please stay on the schedule and go no further than the schedule suggests!
Week 5:
Warm Up! Then jog 2.5* miles 4 to 6 days. * Looking back, see how easy weeks 1 & 2 were?*
Week 6:
Warm Up! Then jog 2* miles 4 to 6 days. (*Yes, cut back, let your body consolidate it's gains).
Week 7:
Warm up! Then a 3 mile jog. You are ready for a 5K for fun. Not one this weekend? Here's your weekly 'Stay in Shape' schedule.
Day 1: 3 miles
Day 2: 2.5 miles
Day 3: 3 miles
Day 4: 2.75 miles
Day 5: 3 miles
Week 8:
Day 1: 3 miles
Day 2: 3 miles
Day 3: 4 miles
Day 4: 3 miles
Day 5: 4 miles
Week 9:
Day 1: 4 miles
Day 2: 3 miles
Day 3: 5 miles
Day 4: 4 miles
Day 5: 5 miles
Week 10:
Day 1: 5 miles
Day 2: 4 miles
Day 3: 5 miles
Day 4: 6 miles
Day 5: 5 mile
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