The running thread!

I wear a skin top. A t-shirt. A long sleeve sweat top, a fleece and then a waterproof. Shorts and track suit bottoms. Gloves.

I like to sweat.

Originally Posted by Ed

Now back - surprised myself big time, I did 6 miles and I only started coughing when I got home. It wasn't fast, 52 mins, but I didn't care, and I can honestly say that I enjoyed every step

Great news Ed. Time doesn't matter, it is the fact that you did it and enjoyed it that counts

Originally Posted by BigApe

Nice one Ed. Doesn't it make you feel like you have been missing out when you get back into it?

I thought it was too good to be true. I drove the route and found I was just under half a mile short. So it makes it more like 9.30 - 9.45 miling. Ah well, I still enjoyed it hugely. Onwards and upwards.

Sorry to read about your knee Si. Rest up sounds good to me.

Originally Posted by BigApe

Nice one Ed. Doesn't it make you feel like you have been missing out when you get back into it?

I did another 8 miles this evening. I have to say the last two miles were a struggle. I felt like I plodded round the whole way. So when I checked the clock on getting back I was very surprised to find I actually did a better time than yesterday by 5 minutes.

My knee was giving me all the wrong signs toward the end of the run. I think its about time I listened. I was going to have a day of rest tomorrow and bash out a half marathon on Sat. I've decided against that and will now rest up until I do my lunch time 4 mile fast run on Monday.

Oh well.

At least you are listening to your body Simon. Giving it time to rest and heal is not a bad thing you know. How were the blisters on your run this evening? Another 8 miles and bettering your time, is pretty darn good. Just make sure that you do rest so you can continue with your running.

[DarrenSV650S]

After two days off I went out tonight and did the normal 1.5 miles, got home and caught my breathe, then did another mile. I think after a few more runs I'll try to do the whole thing in one go

[DarrenSV650S]

What do you guys eat after a run? I'm always starving

Originally Posted by DarrenSV650S

What do you guys eat after a run? I'm always starving

So am I. Often a banana, anything that comes to hand though

You're doing really well. Keep at it! Before you know it you'll be doing 3, 4 miles - it's like everything else, getting started is the hard bit.

I eat anything I can get my hands on - when I'm at work that is normally a microwave rice with a pot noodle dumped on top of it!

I am never hungry straight after a run no matter how far I go , more thirsty than anything else.

Originally Posted by DarrenSV650S

After two days off I went out tonight and did the normal 1.5 miles, got home and caught my breathe, then did another mile. I think after a few more runs I'll try to do the whole thing in one go

You are doing really well with your running and doing the extra mile too, you must have felt great