The Running Thread Vol 2
Discussion
egor110 said:
Smitters said:
F**king shin splits from running on the roads too much at work. Darkness, a head torch and the home trails, soft and squishy, beckon.
Bah.
what do you do that requires running on the road for a job?Bah.
Or
I have a toddler and therefore have to make the most of my lunchtimes so I can be a good Dad. But mainly the thievery.
Cybertronian said:
Gargamel said:
£59... I hope the T shirt is made of rubies or something...
A fair chunk of cash to go for a Jog
85 Minute half mara that is a decent pace. Congrats on your PB
A fair chunk of cash to go for a Jog
85 Minute half mara that is a decent pace. Congrats on your PB
ewenm said:
Bloody hell! £59! Hope it goes well. The guy who won the race I did on Sat is targeting Cardiff too with I assume a target of 68ish. Given how he's going at the moment, that should be well within his grasp.
Cheers, Gargamel! The PB has made my other distance PBs look completely soft - I now need to find an extra 30 seconds from somewhere to realign my 5k times...It's not as bad as the Great Manchester Run at £38 for just a 10k! But yeah, still pricey. I paid full price as an unattached runner for an extra sting, whereas my club runner pals received a £5 discount. Had I have waited to enter, I'd have actually received £10 off for also participating in last October's Cardiff Half...
The in-laws are from around the area, so I've not got to factor in accommodation or food costs, and we were due to be there over Easter anyway, so multiple birds with one stone.
markh1973 said:
Sounds good
If you've been running marginally over parkrun distance in 30 minutes aiming for a 27 minute parkrun is a big reduction.
What's the parkrun course like (surface, hills etc) compared to your normal running route.
Very similarIf you've been running marginally over parkrun distance in 30 minutes aiming for a 27 minute parkrun is a big reduction.
What's the parkrun course like (surface, hills etc) compared to your normal running route.
Perhaps I will just aim for a sub 30 for my first one!
johnwilliams77 said:
markh1973 said:
Sounds good
If you've been running marginally over parkrun distance in 30 minutes aiming for a 27 minute parkrun is a big reduction.
What's the parkrun course like (surface, hills etc) compared to your normal running route.
Very similarIf you've been running marginally over parkrun distance in 30 minutes aiming for a 27 minute parkrun is a big reduction.
What's the parkrun course like (surface, hills etc) compared to your normal running route.
Perhaps I will just aim for a sub 30 for my first one!
I think there's plenty left in be bag to get at least a 28...
On my journey back to running, having strained my Soleus in October (and numerous times on each subsequent attempt to run), I increased the distance to 5k today. I had started off easy, but ended up chasing down another runner.
Encouragingly, I was able to Manage a 4:05 km without busting a gut on an undulating park route and then decided to ease off a bit.
I'll increase the distance, but take it easier for the next couple of weeks.
Encouragingly, I was able to Manage a 4:05 km without busting a gut on an undulating park route and then decided to ease off a bit.
I'll increase the distance, but take it easier for the next couple of weeks.
Moving from 10k to half a marathon (in 8 weeks), how difficult?
Background
Last summer I ran in six 10k races between May and July managing 48:55 in the last one.
I then did largely nothing for a month then ran (yes, all the way) in the Sydney City2Surf (14km, lumpy, 27 degrees) in 1:17:00
This year
Last December I started training for my first 10k of this year (March 7th), I train by adding a mile every 2 weeks (started at 2 miles) and am now at 6 miles which is where I normally stop (distance wise) as it is enough preparation for a 10k. I do this 2-3 times a week. Times so far:
2 miles: 18:22, 17:58, 18:13, 18:40, 18:13
3 miles: 26:31, 26:33, 26:23, 28:11, 27:33, 26:55
4 miles: 34:55, 34:54, 37:23, 35:00, 37:20
5 miles: 47:08, 45:40 (moved straight to 6 miles after a week)
6 miles: 54:03, 54:47
If you have stuck with it this far, thanks. In theory if I add a mile a week I will be up to 13 miles by the time the half marathon comes around. The course is dead flat so should be relatively "easy".
Questions are:
1/ Has anyone done anything like this and how did they get on?
2/ My action is more tired shire horse than gazelle, will my knees be cartilage free 5 weeks in?
3/ After 6 miles I am not physically at the point of not being able to take another step (my last mile is always the quickest by up to a minute). However, in my head I am happy that that's enough running for today, does this change as the distance rises?
Any other thoughts/suggestions gratefully received.
Background
Last summer I ran in six 10k races between May and July managing 48:55 in the last one.
I then did largely nothing for a month then ran (yes, all the way) in the Sydney City2Surf (14km, lumpy, 27 degrees) in 1:17:00
This year
Last December I started training for my first 10k of this year (March 7th), I train by adding a mile every 2 weeks (started at 2 miles) and am now at 6 miles which is where I normally stop (distance wise) as it is enough preparation for a 10k. I do this 2-3 times a week. Times so far:
2 miles: 18:22, 17:58, 18:13, 18:40, 18:13
3 miles: 26:31, 26:33, 26:23, 28:11, 27:33, 26:55
4 miles: 34:55, 34:54, 37:23, 35:00, 37:20
5 miles: 47:08, 45:40 (moved straight to 6 miles after a week)
6 miles: 54:03, 54:47
If you have stuck with it this far, thanks. In theory if I add a mile a week I will be up to 13 miles by the time the half marathon comes around. The course is dead flat so should be relatively "easy".
Questions are:
1/ Has anyone done anything like this and how did they get on?
2/ My action is more tired shire horse than gazelle, will my knees be cartilage free 5 weeks in?
3/ After 6 miles I am not physically at the point of not being able to take another step (my last mile is always the quickest by up to a minute). However, in my head I am happy that that's enough running for today, does this change as the distance rises?
Any other thoughts/suggestions gratefully received.
Moulder said:
Moving from 10k to half a marathon (in 8 weeks), how difficult?
Background
Last summer I ran in six 10k races between May and July managing 48:55 in the last one.
I then did largely nothing for a month then ran (yes, all the way) in the Sydney City2Surf (14km, lumpy, 27 degrees) in 1:17:00
This year
Last December I started training for my first 10k of this year (March 7th), I train by adding a mile every 2 weeks (started at 2 miles) and am now at 6 miles which is where I normally stop (distance wise) as it is enough preparation for a 10k. I do this 2-3 times a week. Times so far:
2 miles: 18:22, 17:58, 18:13, 18:40, 18:13
3 miles: 26:31, 26:33, 26:23, 28:11, 27:33, 26:55
4 miles: 34:55, 34:54, 37:23, 35:00, 37:20
5 miles: 47:08, 45:40 (moved straight to 6 miles after a week)
6 miles: 54:03, 54:47
If you have stuck with it this far, thanks. In theory if I add a mile a week I will be up to 13 miles by the time the half marathon comes around. The course is dead flat so should be relatively "easy".
Questions are:
1/ Has anyone done anything like this and how did they get on?
2/ My action is more tired shire horse than gazelle, will my knees be cartilage free 5 weeks in?
3/ After 6 miles I am not physically at the point of not being able to take another step (my last mile is always the quickest by up to a minute). However, in my head I am happy that that's enough running for today, does this change as the distance rises?
Any other thoughts/suggestions gratefully received.
I haven't run for years ( mid 2000's) but currently training for a half in april , this is what the plan i'm following.Background
Last summer I ran in six 10k races between May and July managing 48:55 in the last one.
I then did largely nothing for a month then ran (yes, all the way) in the Sydney City2Surf (14km, lumpy, 27 degrees) in 1:17:00
This year
Last December I started training for my first 10k of this year (March 7th), I train by adding a mile every 2 weeks (started at 2 miles) and am now at 6 miles which is where I normally stop (distance wise) as it is enough preparation for a 10k. I do this 2-3 times a week. Times so far:
2 miles: 18:22, 17:58, 18:13, 18:40, 18:13
3 miles: 26:31, 26:33, 26:23, 28:11, 27:33, 26:55
4 miles: 34:55, 34:54, 37:23, 35:00, 37:20
5 miles: 47:08, 45:40 (moved straight to 6 miles after a week)
6 miles: 54:03, 54:47
If you have stuck with it this far, thanks. In theory if I add a mile a week I will be up to 13 miles by the time the half marathon comes around. The course is dead flat so should be relatively "easy".
Questions are:
1/ Has anyone done anything like this and how did they get on?
2/ My action is more tired shire horse than gazelle, will my knees be cartilage free 5 weeks in?
3/ After 6 miles I am not physically at the point of not being able to take another step (my last mile is always the quickest by up to a minute). However, in my head I am happy that that's enough running for today, does this change as the distance rises?
Any other thoughts/suggestions gratefully received.
If your already doing 10k/6 miles you could jump in at week 5.
http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51131/Half-Marat...
You don't need to run 13 miles to be ready for a half.
Weekly mileage is the key to training, Aim for around 20 - 25 miles a week across three runs, and make you long slow run up to 10 miles.
With a sub 50m 10k you should be looking for about a 2 hour Half, so race pace for you will be about 9m 30 secs. - So make you shorter runs about 9mm and your LSR no slower than 9:45
Add 10% milegae per week (you mile every other week is fine) but think about total miles in a week, not individual runs.
Gargamel said:
You don't need to run 13 miles to be ready for a half.
Weekly mileage is the key to training, Aim for around 20 - 25 miles a week across three runs, and make you long slow run up to 10 miles.
With a sub 50m 10k you should be looking for about a 2 hour Half, so race pace for you will be about 9m 30 secs. - So make you shorter runs about 9mm and your LSR no slower than 9:45
Add 10% milegae per week (you mile every other week is fine) but think about total miles in a week, not individual runs.
Do you do any gym stuff inbetween runs?Weekly mileage is the key to training, Aim for around 20 - 25 miles a week across three runs, and make you long slow run up to 10 miles.
With a sub 50m 10k you should be looking for about a 2 hour Half, so race pace for you will be about 9m 30 secs. - So make you shorter runs about 9mm and your LSR no slower than 9:45
Add 10% milegae per week (you mile every other week is fine) but think about total miles in a week, not individual runs.
Thinking of going on the rower and weight machines or maybe even the treadmill just to get another run in but without the impact of running on road.
My downfall before has always been just going out for a run and doing random mileages with no build up, this time i'm sticking to the routine ( and i'm about 3 stone over weight so it's not as easy as it used to be)
When I trained properly for The marathon I swam the day after my long run, and did a body pump class once a week, just to build core and improve my posture.
Not sure I would see doing more Cardio as a totally good thing.
In the end on the times and distances you are talking, either would be fine. but personally I would not do any heavy cardio in between runs
Not sure I would see doing more Cardio as a totally good thing.
In the end on the times and distances you are talking, either would be fine. but personally I would not do any heavy cardio in between runs
Can anyone help diagnose this problem I'm having with my left leg please?
After the first mile I get this sensation of a build up of pressure and the lower leg starts to stiffen and feel numb. Most of the time if I walk for a couple of minutes and run again it disapates and I can carry on for another 5 or 6 miles. Although tonight it was quite bad and I had to walk most of the route. When I get home and apply some pressure to the leg (just above the ankle) with my fingers it feels quite sore and tender. Whereas my right leg is perfectly fine.
I did have an operation on my backside about 18 months ago and the surgeon did say there was a risk of nerve damage but it doesn't feel like a nerve problem I don't think. It also doesn't feel like shin splints. I wonder if an ankle support would be helpful? As I've improved loads since October and I'm keen to keep running.
After the first mile I get this sensation of a build up of pressure and the lower leg starts to stiffen and feel numb. Most of the time if I walk for a couple of minutes and run again it disapates and I can carry on for another 5 or 6 miles. Although tonight it was quite bad and I had to walk most of the route. When I get home and apply some pressure to the leg (just above the ankle) with my fingers it feels quite sore and tender. Whereas my right leg is perfectly fine.
I did have an operation on my backside about 18 months ago and the surgeon did say there was a risk of nerve damage but it doesn't feel like a nerve problem I don't think. It also doesn't feel like shin splints. I wonder if an ankle support would be helpful? As I've improved loads since October and I'm keen to keep running.
Still doing zone 2 training and ramping up the miles.
Pushed my long run out to half marathon over the weekend. Pulse average 160BPM (was aiming at 157 bit it's hilly round here!) so half zone 2, half zone 3.
Bit sore now but tendons are the least of my worries. Nice!
According to Strava I've climbed 1500m so far during January.
Anyone else noticed the updates to Garmin? It tracks stride length and various bits to do with how asymmetrical you are now too.
Pushed my long run out to half marathon over the weekend. Pulse average 160BPM (was aiming at 157 bit it's hilly round here!) so half zone 2, half zone 3.
Bit sore now but tendons are the least of my worries. Nice!
According to Strava I've climbed 1500m so far during January.
Anyone else noticed the updates to Garmin? It tracks stride length and various bits to do with how asymmetrical you are now too.
johnwilliams77 said:
markh1973 said:
Sounds good
If you've been running marginally over parkrun distance in 30 minutes aiming for a 27 minute parkrun is a big reduction.
What's the parkrun course like (surface, hills etc) compared to your normal running route.
Very similarIf you've been running marginally over parkrun distance in 30 minutes aiming for a 27 minute parkrun is a big reduction.
What's the parkrun course like (surface, hills etc) compared to your normal running route.
Perhaps I will just aim for a sub 30 for my first one!
johnwilliams77 said:
johnwilliams77 said:
markh1973 said:
Sounds good
If you've been running marginally over parkrun distance in 30 minutes aiming for a 27 minute parkrun is a big reduction.
What's the parkrun course like (surface, hills etc) compared to your normal running route.
Very similarIf you've been running marginally over parkrun distance in 30 minutes aiming for a 27 minute parkrun is a big reduction.
What's the parkrun course like (surface, hills etc) compared to your normal running route.
Perhaps I will just aim for a sub 30 for my first one!
My little lad did his 49th last weekend so this weekend it's back to our home course for his 50th.
markh1973 said:
Nice one well done - now that you know what the course is like you can pace it easier next time knowing where you can make time up.
My little lad did his 49th last weekend so this weekend it's back to our home course for his 50th.
Thanks. The last 3km I averaged 5min per km which I am happy with for someone 87kg....the first two were obviously significantly slower (6min 30-40 average)My little lad did his 49th last weekend so this weekend it's back to our home course for his 50th.
The jiffle king said:
Landed in London this morning, so went out in Hyde park for an easy jog which was great to be out and it was quite warm out there. Lots of people around and it was good to get in a few miles before my conferences this week
Mild weather!!
Barely been cold all winter. Talking to one of our club members earlier who did a 10 mile race in Canterbury yesterday- said it was too hot in shorts and t-shirt Mild weather!!
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