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and now for something a little shorter.......
I do old age sprinting- I hit 40 in april this year
Got a personal best at 60m (yep, sixty metres) at the weekend at an indoor meet.
7.94secs btw
Well chuffed, another year older and still getting quicker!:cheers:
to give you an idea of how fast/slow this old man is, elite men do 6.6 ish, elite women do about 7.2.
Will be trying to break 12secs for the 100 in the summer.:mrgreen:
Any other sprinters out there, or are you all long plodders?
long plodders or extreme distance athletes :?: :lol:
Definitely a plodder me.
I did 5 miles this morning and feel great :cheers:. It is not as cold as I thought it would be either, mind you I did wrap up a little bit more :p.
Sarah - the head torch was great. It allowed me to see as far as I comfortably needed. Mind you I did jump when I saw statues as I was running through the park (that I hadn't noticed there before LOL). I kept looking in front of me and never looked behind. But hey, I did it, no stopping me now :-D
LMAO :lol:
Where the statues coming to get you Lisa:?: :lol:
I managed to do 6 miles today. New trainers are giving me hot spots on my arches. Not good. I really need to toughen my feet up. But they felt good otherwise. As did the run. I think my knees are going to complain like hell later. But at the moment I feel great.
Long plodder here too!
Sarah - What's up with the Garmin?
Long plodder here too!
+1
I did 5 miles this morning and feel great :cheers:.
:-D
how long did it take you?
how long did it take you?
Just under 38 mins
Just under 38 mins
wow
your 2 miles quicker than me then
:p
Just under 38 mins
Show off. :smt019
Show off. :smt019
Just answering a simple question Si!! ;)
LMAO :lol:
Where the statues coming to get you Lisa:?: :lol:
I managed to do 6 miles today. New trainers are giving me hot spots on my arches. Not good. I really need to toughen my feet up. But they felt good otherwise. As did the run. I think my knees are going to complain like hell later. But at the moment I feel great.
Yes the statues were coming to get me Si, I nearly jumped out of my skin!! Shame about the hot spots but sounds like you enjoyed your run :D. How long do you have until you get your new insoles? I bet you can't wait to get them and test them out.
New trainers are giving me hot spots on my arches. Not good. I really need to toughen my feet up.
I noticed this as well. I have got quite flat feet, so the trainers I have, have more support around the arch. This generates, as you say, a hot spot. Will this get better over time as my feet get more used to it?
just done 5km in 35 mins, so thats 1 whole minute quicker:rolleyes:
although i did then walk 3 km at 15% incline, taking it up to a total of 5 miles
I noticed this as well. I have got quite flat feet, so the trainers I have, have more support around the arch. This generates, as you say, a hot spot. Will this get better over time as my feet get more used to it?
I have very flat feet which could well be the cause as you say. As to your question if it will get better over time.
The answer is yes. But it takes a while. You can accelerate the process though. After a run you can bathe your feet in cold water, this will help toughen up the skin. Quite a few people use methylated spirits which does the same thing. Only a lot faster. If you are getting hot spots get solbaskin blister plasters before they get any worse. Bloody good they are. Also try twin skin socks as recommended by the experts on here. I have used both and can confirm they are fantastic.
6 miles easy down the Thames again, bloody tough today though not too sure why.
Another long plodder. 5.2miles this morning at 6.30, not as cold as I thought it was going to be, with some light snow. Back in 43mins. Felt on top of the world:)
I did my 6 miles in 50:44.....
looks like im in the wrong thread
i may need to start a "jogging" thread
:(
Hovis - You are in the correct thread fella, I started slower than that mate, but I now run 5 days a week so am getting a little quicker.
Stick with it mate & get yourself a goal to work towards.
Hovis - You are in the correct thread fella, I started slower than that mate, but I now run 5 days a week so am getting a little quicker.
Stick with it mate & get yourself a goal to work towards.
+1 Hovis. I have been running for a while. As krhall says, set yourself a realistic goal to work towards. You will find your speed will increase.
+ another one. I have been running most of my adult life. I think this is what made it easier for me to rapidly increase distance and pace. I had a 5 year break from running due to my bike accident injuries.
Stick with it. Your pace will naturally increase so long as you commit to your running.
I should also add that I have been running for 2 years now, so providing you have a realistic goal and stick with it, you'll get quicker.
I'm 5'8" and a bit over 13 stone, so you'll be quicker than I given a bit of training.
Absolutely. I was a gym emigrant when I started running in May 1998. I used to get home and grab my gym bag and clear off, until our daughter arrived and Mrs got fed up with looking after a baby all day and all evening. A bloke at work had been mithering me to go running with him at lunchtime, so I did, and at first it was such a struggle. But with a clear goal (Wolves half in September 1998 ) I did it. It was hard but soon became a lot easier. Don't give up, Hovis.
Go proper running though Hovis, in the gym you'l get none of the real benefits of running and the sense of acievement.
Kev
Jools'SV Now
07-01-09, 11:04 PM
don't get me wrong I was a plodder few yrs, but switched to sprinting which I was decent at as a kid. Just wanted to see if the speed was still there at 39.
Biggest tip i could give anyone running who wants to seriously improve is join a club.
Once i did this I took 5minutes a year off my 10km time. Regular training with a group, doing varied runs and speed work really worked for me.
Started off at the hour mark and got down to 45mins, which was about as quick as i was gonna get. Also went from 13st 7 to 11st 9. (6ft)
Now back at 12st 5 which suits the sprinting - need a bit more power.
New shoes causing hot spots on the arches is probably down to the different design of the new shoe. If you want to persevere with the shoe, I'd recommend wiping surgical spirit on your feet to harden them up - or try a different shoe.
Even when you buy what you think is just the same shoe but updated, they always seem to meddle with something that screws up the fit. Pesky designers.
No, I just want the same shoe again, but new!!!
Did a practise for the 10k on Sunday this morning. I ran a respectable 34 minutes. So that's less than 6 minute mile pace which I am happy with at this stage. :)
Did a practise for the 10k on Sunday this morning. I ran a respectable 34 minutes. So that's less than 6 minute mile pace which I am happy with at this stage. :)
:cheers: Wow that is awesome, I have never run less than a 6 min mile in my life, you were flying :-D!!
I did 5 miles again this morning. It took longer but it was so slippery out there so I just took it easy :-D
I will go for one more run tomorrow lunchtime. A quick (hopefully) 4 mile run, then rest for the 10k on Sunday.
I used the Compeed plasters today. I have to say, I am more impressed with them than I was of the Sorboskin ones. They are both very good at protecting existing blisters but I found the Sorboskin ones did not stick particularly well which actually caused more rubbing and made a new blister in a new spot. The Compeed stayed exactly in the place I put it and I never felt any hotspots at all.
i ran round our estate one and a half times tuesday night, it took me til 1 minute into sex on fire from the kings of leon album only by the night
is this good?
i ran round our estate one and a half times tuesday night, it took me til 1 minute into sex on fire from the kings of leon album only by the night
is this good?
Indeed it is, keep at it and you will be well on your way to completing the album ;)
Did a practise for the 10k on Sunday this morning. I ran a respectable 34 minutes. So that's less than 6 minute mile pace which I am happy with at this stage. :)
34 mins - holy cr&p that is superb. I will be pleased to run 45 this year if I can.
I think I'm going to pack my bags and get out of this thread you lot are too quick!
I think I'm going to pack my bags and get out of this thread you lot are too quick!
Hang on a minute I will come with you :eek: ;)
Indeed it is, keep at it and you will be well on your way to completing the album ;)
indeed, that is the plan....
joking aside, that is what i intend to do. to start i shall do same route until i do it quicker consistantly, then i shall extend the run slowly but surely until i do indeed run for the entire album.
lets hope im not fed up with the album before i get "fit"
i've not run consitantly probably ever in my 40 years, but feel i need to do something more cardio/stamina based than the weights i do at home.
indeed, that is the plan....
joking aside, that is what i intend to do. to start i shall do same route until i do it quicker consistantly, then i shall extend the run slowly but surely until i do indeed run for the entire album.
lets hope im not fed up with the album before i get "fit"
i've not run consitantly probably ever in my 40 years, but feel i need to do something more cardio/stamina based than the weights i do at home.
Well it is good to see you have a something to aim for. It doesn't matter whether, it is distance, time or an album. Having something to aim for when you start out gives you something to work towards :-D. You can always change albums if you get bored with that one, or alternate ;)
indeed, that is the plan....
joking aside, that is what i intend to do. to start i shall do same route until i do it quicker consistantly, then i shall extend the run slowly but surely until i do indeed run for the entire album.
lets hope im not fed up with the album before i get "fit"
i've not run consitantly probably ever in my 40 years, but feel i need to do something more cardio/stamina based than the weights i do at home.
If you want low stress cardio work, do swimming. Personally I hate swimming, I find it depressingly boring. But I did do it for a short while whilst waiting for me knees to recover enough to run again.
If you want the ultimate cardio and physical workout, go use a rowing machine.
ah now the rowing machine...a few years ago i used the gym 2/3 times a week for about 6 months and the rowing machine was my nemesis...i swear i used to pace around it looking at it, psyching myself up to use it! iirc i had it on setting 10 and used to pull 3k in approx 9 minutes. hated it but loved it at the same time.
as for swimming, can i use my ipod? i'll stick it down my speedos...see what the ladies (and gents) think of that....
Aaargh I broke the thread update notification thing - I've just had 3 arrive and found that I'm 4 pages of posts behind and have missed some posts directed at me - Sorry.
So further Thankyou's to BigApe and Ed for your comments.
I did my 3.5mile route again last night. Pretty much identical time as a week ago (<36mins).
BigApe - that link is actualy probably one of the best explanations I've seen. It's only very recently I've learned that it's a muscular issue - and that actaully gives me more hope that I can overcome it. The only thing it doesn't really cover is how to work towards eliminating the problem.
Ed - I will check out your link and go searching (I wanted to a do this catchup post first). I have also been doing some of my own googling but with mixed (generally poor) results. I would love to "sort" the shin thing but at the moment I still don't think I will be able to.
krhall - The idea to change from "one long" to "two short" is an interesting one. It's certainly something I will consider and if I get worried about my shins then that might be a good way to keep the training going.
I am normally "aware" of my shins after a run. That sensation lasts days. Having done another run (2 a week apart is more than I've dared do for a long time). Today the goods news for me is that my left actually feels 'normal', the bad news is I can feel my right is a little upset. To be clear, this is a fortunately quite a way from the "wince in pain as I walk" level which would be the full blown thing (been there lots of times in the last 10 years - don't want to go back).
I've looked at that training plan. I appreciate the link but there's no way I'm going to be able to follow that. I don't mean to be arrogant (I'm sure it could come across that way) just realistic. I know you can get through a half' with limited training. I hope to do more than those people but my aim is to finish, I'm not going to pressure myself about time. Current plan is to do two more 3.5m runs with a week between them. For those two weeks I also intend to hit the gym at least twice a week and do ~25mins X-trainer cardio and then a small amount of X-trainer intervals. Also some dumbell squats (no bar free weights and smith press causes me back pain).
In two week's time I'll re-assess. I realise that I could really do with getting up to two runs a week and that will be my aim. I need to see how I'm coping. I will also look to improving my stretching, not just around runs but on days off too.
ah now the rowing machine...a few years ago i used the gym 2/3 times a week for about 6 months and the rowing machine was my nemesis...i swear i used to pace around it looking at it, psyching myself up to use it! iirc i had it on setting 10 and used to pull 3k in approx 9 minutes. hated it but loved it at the same time.
as for swimming, can i use my ipod? i'll stick it down my speedos...see what the ladies (and gents) think of that....
LMAO, is your IPOD waterproof? Maybe you could clip it on onto the side of your speedo's as it may fall out when you dive in;).
Personally, I cannot run with music. I much prefer to run without. I have also used the rowing machine and get bored after about 20 mins, so I stick to running and yes without music :-D
used to pull 3k in approx 9 minutes.....
Fark. I'm doing 2:10 per 500m, so 9 minutes for 3k is kin fast.
Fark. I'm doing 2:10 per 500m, so 9 minutes for 3k is kin fast.
hmmm maybe my figures are incorrect. i used to pull at 90% full speed then as flat out and as fast as i could for the last 500/600m to ensure that total feel like death can't breath CLEAR feeling...
I spoke with my boss who happens to be a very keen marathon runner. He assures me that my run was not completed in 34 minutes. I am inclined to believe him. Especially from the reactions I got from you guys. I must have got my timings wrong. I think I need to get a stop watch instead of just using the clock. :oops:
I am of course going to have to go out and try the route again and clock the time properly. But I now feel quite stupid. :oops: I just hope that it does indeed confirm I can run at super human speeds.
Personally, I cannot run with music. I much prefer to run without. I have also used the rowing machine and get bored after about 20 mins, so I stick to running and yes without music :-D
Freak.
ah now the rowing machine...a few years ago i used the gym 2/3 times a week for about 6 months and the rowing machine was my nemesis...i swear i used to pace around it looking at it, psyching myself up to use it! iirc i had it on setting 10 and used to pull 3k in approx 9 minutes. hated it but loved it at the same time.
Are you sure it was 3k in that time? If it was then I'm really impressed as that's really bloody quick. My best 2k time I can remember is 6:42.
I know what you mean about love\hate relationship with it though. I hate it more than love it these days but I did complete the 1,000,000 meter challenge on it.
I spoke with my boss who happens to be a very keen marathon runner. He assures me that my run was not completed in 34 minutes. I am inclined to believe him. Especially from the reactions I got from you guys. I must have got my timings wrong. I think I need to get a stop watch instead of just using the clock. :oops:
I am of course going to have to go out and try the route again and clock the time properly. But I now feel quite stupid. :oops: I just hope that it does indeed confirm I can run at super human speeds.
There I was thinking you were super human, oh well :rolleyes: ;).
Seriously though be careful going out before your run on Sunday Si, as you don't want to have an injury before the race.
Freak.
Says the Superhuman 6 mile wonder ;)
i definately used to row 3k, and i'm certain it was well below 10m....
but muchlike Bigape's outrageously made up 10k running time i think i may be mistaken due to the doubters!! :smt040
There I was thinking you were super human, oh well :rolleyes: ;).
Seriously though be careful going out before your run on Sunday Si, as you don't want to have an injury before the race.
I only have one run planned now before Sunday. A 4 mile run tomorrow lunch time. Next week I will do the 6 mile run again and make sure I clock the time properly.
i definately used to row 3k, and i'm certain it was well below 10m....
but muchlike Bigape's outrageously made up 10k running time i think i may be mistaken due to the doubters!! :smt040
If it was well below 10 minutes then you were rowing at the level of an international rower. http://www.concept2.com/sranking03/get_wrankings.asp shows the best self recorded times this year (and I'd regard this site as 'the' site for this stuff) and as you can see only a handful of people have managed to get under the 6 minutes mark for 2k.
So I'm afraid I think the rose tint is a bit strong :-)
i'm Pinsent in disguise!
i reckon it must've been 2.5k in 9 then....i was pretty fit 6 years ago, but maybe not international standard!!
That'd be about 1.48 per 500m which over 2.5k is good going but quite plausable if you were fit. You'll not see many people going at that sort of pace. You need to know what you're doing to keep that sort of rate up.
Another here who does not run with music. Instead I usually drift off into a sea of thoughts, typically 'self, you can do this, this is only a small hill, you're bloody pathetic' and suddenly realise I'm much further round than I had realised.
6 planned for this evening
My limited running is with music and I think it will be that way for the forseeable future. It doesn't stop me thinking or day dreaming but I think without it I'd focus on the fact it wasn't there.
I take the point about it being a bit dangerous. I don't run on the road and try to take care when crossing side streets etc.
Another here who does not run with music. Instead I usually drift off into a sea of thoughts, typically 'self, you can do this, this is only a small hill, you're bloody pathetic' and suddenly realise I'm much further round than I had realised.
6 planned for this evening
The going of drifting in your thoughts is exactly the opposite of what I want. This is why I run with music. I can leave everything behind and not worry about anything at all. I don't ever need motivation to make me go forward. I do however have to remind myself to take it easy. I think it's just the competitiveness in me. Always have to try and do better than before. Even if it is only myself I am trying to beat.
Sometimes I wear the ipod and sometimes not - never during a race though.
Mind you I wish I had worn it during the marathon!
Sometimes I wear the ipod and sometimes not - never during a race though.
Mind you I wish I had worn it during the marathon!
Why:confused:
Have you been down the river today?
Why:confused:
Just think it would've helped me drown out the doubts in my mind.
Have you been down the river today?
No mate, my new tablets are having adverse effects on me, as in I'm totally off my t1ts at the moment. Might try later.........
Second run of the week for me tonight. Am I a pervert? I'm really looking forward to it.
Second run of the week for me tonight. Am I a pervert? I'm really looking forward to it.
no i dont think you're perverted. i went for a run tuesday and tonight im taking the 30 minute walk to the pub rather than get a lift!
see. my body is a temple....
Am I a pervert?
Yes, but that's nothing to do with the running!
Am I a pervert?
Yes, but that's nothing to do with the running!
Very funny.
Managed 3 minutes running, 2 minutes walking, 5 times. That was the plan and it worked out. One more of those this week, then 4 minutes running, 2 minutes walking x 5 next week.
I'll soon be at my 30 minutes non stop.
Yay. Go me.
PS Checked out the runnersworld website and there is a video on how to tie your shoes....? Seriously, should people who don't know be let out in public by themselves?
Very funny.
Managed 3 minutes running, 2 minutes walking, 5 times. That was the plan and it worked out. One more of those this week, then 4 minutes running, 2 minutes walking x 5 next week.
I'll soon be at my 30 minutes non stop.
Yay. Go me.
PS Checked out the runnersworld website and there is a video on how to tie your shoes....? Seriously, should people who don't know be let out in public by themselves?
Great news!! One step closer to your 30 mins goal :-D.
No they shouldn't be let out in public by themselves. Mind you they now do velcro trainers etc... for adults!!! :lol:
pah! --- I ran 10 miles on Sunday, then 3 miles/4miles/3miles on Tues/Wed/Thurs :-)
Right in the middle of marathon training for April so I have a little headstart. Next run is 12 miles on Saturday.
I love using my iPod, sometimes music sometimes podcasts of comedy or Radio etc.
pah! --- I ran 10 miles on Sunday, then 3 miles/4miles/3miles on Tues/Wed/Thurs :-)
Right in the middle of marathon training for April so I have a little headstart. Next run is 12 miles on Saturday.
I love using my iPod, sometimes music sometimes podcasts of comedy or Radio etc.
Awesome!! Are you following a training program or doing one of your own? Which Marathon have you entered? Just noticed it's the London Marathon :-D
pah! --- I ran 10 miles on Sunday, then 3 miles/4miles/3miles on Tues/Wed/Thurs :-)
Frikken show off.
i have done a minimum of 3 miles a day since 2nd of jan
todays effort was 6km at a 15% incline doing 3-4 minuite intervals of 7kph and 9 kph
Frikken show off.
Sorry ;) wasnt my intention.
No, you are doing exactly the right thing building up your training slowly. I'm no running expert, only been running for the last 4 months or so since deciding to do the marathon.
Awesome!! Are you following a training program or doing one of your own?
Its a training programme I adapted from the 'novice' program from Hal Higdon. He also wrote a pretty good book although its intended to support marathon training rather than general fitness.
http://www.halhigdon.com/marathon/Mar00novice.htm
From my own limited experience I beleive you just need a goal, each time you approach your goal create another. My basic programme has a long run on Saturday and then three short runs on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. All other days are rest days or very very light exercise, swimming or bike riding or something similar, just not running.
Dont fall into the trap of running every day unless you are genuinely fit enough, it will do more damage than good. The rest days let you bounce back even harder as you progress.
I'm really enjoying the running now, its actually something I look forward to, each goal is a big deal when you reach it. I was very pleased when I got to 10 miles and the next big deal will be 13.5 miles (half way to my ultimate target of the marathon in April!)
p.s. - thanks for the donation Foxy.
Well done Flymo!! You'll soon be at 13.5. It's great when you're in the race to think 'yippee! I'm half way!' And well done Scoobs! - that's terrific progress. You too KeefyD:D
I did 5.5 miles or so (may have been a bit less) tonight in bang on 40 mins. I had Kev's speedwork in mind, so I did a tempo run (well tempo of sorts:rolleyes:) and with a bit of fartlek. Works out at about 7m25s miling. Felt OK, I had to yell at self a bit tho', so I'll do some more next week. It's so great to be back running regularly:cool:, I simply didn't have the time last year what with work stuff. I spose I did have the time, everyone prioritises differently:D My legs are starting to look very nice, even if I say so myself;)
Ed - I was just contemplating a 5 mile fartlek.......hmmmmm.
Flymo - Good luck mate it takes some real dedication to train for the marathon.
I love using my iPod ... podcasts of comedy or Radio etc.
Now there's a good idea! That hadn't occured to me.
PS Checked out the runnersworld website and there is a video on how to tie your shoes....? Seriously, should people who don't know be let out in public by themselves?
You laugh but it's something I'd take quite seriously. If you don't get problems with your feet then great you probably don't need to worry. But if you were someone that did then a change in lacing can help. I lace my running shoes differently to my other shoes.
Ed - I was just contemplating a 5 mile fartlek.......hmmmmm.
Did it, nice run and learnt something too......that is that dogs get confused by fartlek!!!
It went something like this:
Run slow, run 70%, stop dead and p1ss up a lamp post, run slow, run 90%, stop dead and p1ss up a tree and so on.....
Did it, nice run and learnt something too......that is that dogs get confused by fartlek!!!
It went something like this:
Run slow, run 70%, stop dead and p1ss up a lamp post, run slow, run 90%, stop dead and p1ss up a tree and so on.....
The boy done good:cool:
im thinking of doing the cardiff ½ marathan
in october
im thinking of doing the cardiff ½ marathan
in october
In that case you really need to get off that treadmill and start running real roads.
I am trying to be fit enough for the Reading Half at the end of March
I never went out for a run this morning as it was sooo icy and slippery even my car tyres didnt have the grip on the roads and was sliding about until I got onto the main roads.
Will go out later hopefully :p
im thinking of doing the cardiff ½ marathan
in october
Good news you having something to aim for Hovis :-D. Do you have a training plan to follow?
Will go out later hopefully :p
I'm going out in about 15 minutes. You can join me if you like. :lol:
I'm going out in about 15 minutes. You can join me if you like. :lol:
Next time I am working in Reading I will take you up on it Si. Enjoy your run :-D
I did enjoy it.
The last time I did that run I was still just getting back into running. My best time was 38 minutes.
I just did it in 26 minutes. It's a 3.9 mile loop. :)
I did enjoy it.
The last time I did that run I was still just getting back into running. My best time was 38 minutes.
I just did it in 26 minutes. It's a 3.9 mile loop. :)
You've got to be pleased with that, 12 mins off your last time :-D
In that case you really need to get off that treadmill and start running real roads.
i know.......... and i will, as soon as it warms up a bit:(
Good news you having something to aim for Hovis :-D. Do you have a training plan to follow?
i had a look at some sites, and it all seemed a bit confussing
my plan was just to build up to doing 10 miles+
i know.......... and i will, as soon as it warms up a bit:(
i had a look at some sites, and it all seemed a bit confussing
my plan was just to build up to doing 10 miles+
Yes it is freezing out there and seems to be getting colder and more icy too brrrr!!
Try this site Hovis, it seems good for training programmes, advice and tips :)
http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/defaulttraining.asp?sp=&v=3
i know.......... and i will, as soon as it warms up a bit:(
You know running is just the same as riding a bike in winter. So long as you have the correct gear on it doesn't matter what the weather is doing.
Also, I think if you are training for a marathon, you really do need a plan to follow. Especially if your new at the game. The link Lisa provided is a good one and a good site. Best of luck with it mate. Don't give up.
im thinking of doing the cardiff ½ marathan
in october
Do it! I've thought about doing that race too. Bit far to go these days though.
I got my race number through the post for my 10k on Sunday. I couldn't understand why it says 187v
I have now found out. The v stands for veteran. WTF. :confused: Veterans are old. I'm not old. :mad:
wheres the best place to find out about organised 5 and 10k runs?
wheres the best place to find out about organised 5 and 10k runs?
This is where I go to find races in my area.
http://www.fetcheveryone.com/race.php
www.runnersworld.co.uk (http://www.runnersworld.co.uk) - also good.
This is where I go to find races in my area.
http://www.fetcheveryone.com/race.php
www.runnersworld.co.uk (http://www.runnersworld.co.uk) - also good.
I use both of these.
BA are you a fetchie yet?
I use both of these.
BA are you a fetchie yet?
I am. :cool: I decided to wait until the new year before entering any details of runs or races completed.
I am. :cool: I decided to wait until the new year before entering any details of runs or races completed.
coolio, what's your name on there? have you done any blogging yet?
coolio, what's your name on there? have you done any blogging yet?
Dunno about this blogging thing. Don't know what that is.
Si_H is my name.
I'm not a fetchie but I will go check out the site. EDIT - just signed up as Edski675
I could be persuaded by the Cardiff half... http://www.cardiffmarathon.org/
No run for me today - I ran yesterday, and i'm running 2moz. Don't know what to do. Guess I'll go longish, might aim for a slow 9 miler.
just had a quick look about, and there is a 5k run every sat morning in cardiff starting at 9am
the average time is 21mins
just had a quick look about, and there is a 5k run every sat morning in cardiff starting at 9am
the average time is 21mins
It doesn't matter what everyone else does. It's about you and the times you do.
It doesn't matter what everyone else does. It's about you and the times you do.
+1 Hovis, it also depends on the type of terrain, if hills are involved and all sorts. Set yourself a more realistic goal for yourself for a 5km and do not worry about anyone elses times. Your times will improve the more you run. Running on a treadmill is also different to running outside.
You know running is just the same as riding a bike in winter. So long as you have the correct gear on it doesn't matter what the weather is doing. . well, i have not done any riding laterly either
Don't give up. i hav'nt started yet:p
i think im getting a bit carried away here,:rolleyes: i will start running out side as soon as it warms up just a bit, and just see what happens, although i would like to do cardiff maratnan in october. but i think i will stick with the tredmill for at least a few more weeks
well, i have not done any riding laterly either
i hav'nt started yet:p
i think im getting a bit carried away here,:rolleyes: i will start running out side as soon as it warms up just a bit, and just see what happens, although i would like to do cardiff maratnan in october. but i think i will stick with the tredmill for at least a few more weeks
Exactly, do what you feel is comfortable for you Hovis. You have plenty of time to train when the weather warms up a bit. You can set yourself goals on the treadmill too. I used to in Canada when I lived there. When it was -35 etc...I used to go to the gym and pound the treadmill over the winter months set myself goals achieve them and set more :)
i think im getting a bit carried away here,:rolleyes:
I wouldn't say that. You have suggested a goal to aim for. There is plenty of time for you to train to reach that goal. I good target to aim for and something to keep you focused.
rick0361
09-01-09, 10:48 PM
try http://www.mapmyrun.com/
chris8886
09-01-09, 11:05 PM
I got my race number through the post for my 10k on Sunday. I couldn't understand why it says 187v
I have now found out. The v stands for veteran. WTF. :confused: Veterans are old. I'm not old. :mad:
aren't you classed as veteran at 35 when it comes to running events? (old man ;):p)
i decided to go for my first run in a looooong time the other day. bugger me i didn't realise how 'un-running' fit i am! i play a lot of sport (mainly hockey, badminton and squash), but they are mainly short stint movment sports and my cardiovascular capacity is shocking!! i have decided i need to get out and do some more, but am really lacking motivation and time to do it :(
aren't you classed as veteran at 35 when it comes to running events? (old man ;):p)
LMAO yes you are :lol:
sorry Si ;)
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