The Running Thread Vol 2
Discussion
MarkRSi said:
Having never ran more than 10k, I'm doing my first half marathon this weekend.
And it's cross country. And lots of hills. And it's at night. Oh, and it's actually 15 miles, so a bit more than a half marathon.
Anyone else doing the Illuminator at Aboyne this weekend?
TBH I'll probably half walk/half run it but it sounded like fun so thought I'd give it a try.
For torches, I've bought this as it should meet the 160 lumens the event recommend - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Xluminos-Super-Bright-Hea... - had it on for a short run tonght and was more than bright enough for my 30 year old eyes when running through a pitch black forest, not bad for something as cheap as chips and single LED.
I ran it last weekend as a recce for a coupe of friends who wanted to see the route! for me as a hill runner it was ok but they thought it was very hilly (which it is to be fair) and during daylight it's ok but will be completely different at night.And it's cross country. And lots of hills. And it's at night. Oh, and it's actually 15 miles, so a bit more than a half marathon.
Anyone else doing the Illuminator at Aboyne this weekend?
TBH I'll probably half walk/half run it but it sounded like fun so thought I'd give it a try.For torches, I've bought this as it should meet the 160 lumens the event recommend - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Xluminos-Super-Bright-Hea... - had it on for a short run tonght and was more than bright enough for my 30 year old eyes when running through a pitch black forest, not bad for something as cheap as chips and single LED.
Get past the first 10k steady enough and it's all downhill pretty much from there (apart from a hill 5km or so from end that's a leg killer)
Im not running it but it's always a good event, ust be careful at certain parts underfoot as it'll be really easy to twist an ankle in the dark.
Good luck
KTF said:
Walk up the hills then run down. If they are really steep then that's a better use of energy then attempting to run up them.
This, absolutely. Having just done my first (very) hilly cross country I felt like a bit of a cheat walking the first big hill I got to, but then I reached the top and passed most of those who passed me as they attempted to run it seconds later, as they were wiped out. One even said 'no idea why I ran that' to me!ukaskew said:
KTF said:
Walk up the hills then run down. If they are really steep then that's a better use of energy then attempting to run up them.
This, absolutely. Having just done my first (very) hilly cross country I felt like a bit of a cheat walking the first big hill I got to, but then I reached the top and passed most of those who passed me as they attempted to run it seconds later, as they were wiped out. One even said 'no idea why I ran that' to me!Obviously you won't believe us ( i didn't believe it either) so find a off road hilly 10k route and time it running the whole run then do it another day walking the hills and you'll have the proof.
AbzST64 said:
I ran it last weekend as a recce for a coupe of friends who wanted to see the route! for me as a hill runner it was ok but they thought it was very hilly (which it is to be fair) and during daylight it's ok but will be completely different at night.
Get past the first 10k steady enough and it's all downhill pretty much from there (apart from a hill 5km or so from end that's a leg killer)
Im not running it but it's always a good event, ust be careful at certain parts underfoot as it'll be really easy to twist an ankle in the dark.
Good luck
Cheers, not going to be going quick at all, walk up the hills and a (slow) jog everywhere else hopefully, but sounds like fun! Get past the first 10k steady enough and it's all downhill pretty much from there (apart from a hill 5km or so from end that's a leg killer)
Im not running it but it's always a good event, ust be careful at certain parts underfoot as it'll be really easy to twist an ankle in the dark.
Good luck
Well maybe not the 10k uphill 
This might be a silly question, but do GPS running watches (such as the Garmin models) have an option to show you your ETA over a certain distance? i.e. If I'm running 10k and I want to hit 52 minutes, is there an easy way that's displayed without me having to mentally convert my known time and distance at a particular point?
ukaskew said:
This might be a silly question, but do GPS running watches (such as the Garmin models) have an option to show you your ETA over a certain distance? i.e. If I'm running 10k and I want to hit 52 minutes, is there an easy way that's displayed without me having to mentally convert my known time and distance at a particular point?
Ensure you have Average Pace on your screen and then ensure you keep it at 5:12 per Kilometre. If it goes over then speed up, if it goes under then slow down. ukaskew said:
This might be a silly question, but do GPS running watches (such as the Garmin models) have an option to show you your ETA over a certain distance? i.e. If I'm running 10k and I want to hit 52 minutes, is there an easy way that's displayed without me having to mentally convert my known time and distance at a particular point?
Some models of garmin have a predicted finish time option and/or a virtual pacer that tracks the average you are aiming for.But it's easier if you use one of the online calculators to work out the overall average then add the overall average run pace field to the display of the watch and use that as a guide instead.
ExV8 said:
Signed up for a trail race next month.
I mainly run road/pavement so just planning on using an old pair of running shoes. Would trail shoes make much difference (I just plan to finish rather than set a fast time)?
Thanks.
Yeah , if it's wet or muddy your road shoes are just going slide everywhere.I mainly run road/pavement so just planning on using an old pair of running shoes. Would trail shoes make much difference (I just plan to finish rather than set a fast time)?
Thanks.
You can get new balance off roaders pretty cheap and inov8 roclites are around £60.
ExV8 said:
Signed up for a trail race next month.
I mainly run road/pavement so just planning on using an old pair of running shoes. Would trail shoes make much difference (I just plan to finish rather than set a fast time)?
I bought a pair of Adidas Kanadia 7s from Sports Direct for £22 for the occasional trail race, but I've ended up doing more off-road than on so far. They've been amazing and have more grip than I have confidence going down very wet steep trails etc.I mainly run road/pavement so just planning on using an old pair of running shoes. Would trail shoes make much difference (I just plan to finish rather than set a fast time)?
They probably don't review as well as Salomon trail shoes but they seem to be doing the job well enough and they got me through my longest run so far (8 miles) in comfort.
Town moor half marathon this morning for me in Newcastle. Small event ran by the North East Marathon Club and only £17 to enter.
With only one run over 6 miles in the last 2 months and a bad chest I wasn't feeling to great at the start. Was happy to finish in 1 hr 41 though on a course that seemed to be slightly long. I was going well until about 9 miles then dropped off a cliff due to lack of long runs and starting coughing.
Strava has my half marathon time at 1 hr 40 mins 10 seconds which would be my second fastest ever.
At the same time i was doing the half the wife was doing the full marathon which she has only trained for about 4-5 weeks for. I believe she was second female in 3hrs 42 mins dead. Excellent seeing as she wasn't going for a time. It should also get her a good for age place for London 2018!
IT was an excellent event with free coffee and chocolate at the end and also a wooly hat and a medal all for the £17, puts some big events to shame!
With only one run over 6 miles in the last 2 months and a bad chest I wasn't feeling to great at the start. Was happy to finish in 1 hr 41 though on a course that seemed to be slightly long. I was going well until about 9 miles then dropped off a cliff due to lack of long runs and starting coughing.
Strava has my half marathon time at 1 hr 40 mins 10 seconds which would be my second fastest ever.
At the same time i was doing the half the wife was doing the full marathon which she has only trained for about 4-5 weeks for. I believe she was second female in 3hrs 42 mins dead. Excellent seeing as she wasn't going for a time. It should also get her a good for age place for London 2018!
IT was an excellent event with free coffee and chocolate at the end and also a wooly hat and a medal all for the £17, puts some big events to shame!
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