The Running Thread Vol 2

The Running Thread Vol 2

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ExV8

3,642 posts

214 months

Wednesday 30th December 2015
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I went out in storm Frank today.

The out route was fine as it was with the wind which felt like I was going to really regret the return trip. Running against the storm was brutal and I have never felt it so difficult. The worst bits were when the wind threw my legs together (I learned to manage that by letting both legs 'float').

I would say never again but I felt close to nature like never before.

m444ttb

3,160 posts

228 months

Thursday 31st December 2015
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ExV8 said:
I went out in storm Frank today.

The out route was fine as it was with the wind which felt like I was going to really regret the return trip. Running against the storm was brutal and I have never felt it so difficult. The worst bits were when the wind threw my legs together (I learned to manage that by letting both legs 'float').

I would say never again but I felt close to nature like never before.
I went out on an easy 5k route and found the wind so strong it pretty much blew me to a standstill at one point. Crossing a bridge over the M4 was quite interesting too!

EdJ

1,284 posts

194 months

Friday 1st January 2016
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ExV8 said:
I went out in storm Frank today.

The out route was fine as it was with the wind which felt like I was going to really regret the return trip. Running against the storm was brutal and I have never felt it so difficult. The worst bits were when the wind threw my legs together (I learned to manage that by letting both legs 'float').

I would say never again but I felt close to nature like never before.
I also went out in Storm Frank. To be honest, I was keen to try out the new kit my wife got me for Christmas - including a shower proof running jacket, and a flashing LED light - which I wore over my merino wool top. I was snug, but regretted not putting my contact lenses in, as my glasses were impossible to see through after a few miles!

Ended up doing nearly 10 miles, including a short stint on a main A road without a pavement. That was not fun, as even with my bright LED light, I felt that some cars and lorries came way too close. Overall though, it was a good run considering the conditions - I know what you mean about the "close to nature" aspect!

I had a target of 1,500 miles in 2015 and ended up doing 1,501 altogether. Feel quite pleased with myself, but am now going to focus on a more varied exercise regime. Basically want to do a bit more rowing and swimming, and try and get rid of the persistent back ache that seems to come with regular running.

Willy Nilly

12,511 posts

166 months

Saturday 2nd January 2016
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I finished in the top 10 at the Knacker Cracker yesterday bowtie can hardly walk today thoughpaperbag

ewenm

28,506 posts

244 months

Saturday 2nd January 2016
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Just under 3000km for me in 2015. I'm expecting over 4000km in 2016. Hope everyone has a good start to 2016 thumbup

RizzoTheRat

25,084 posts

191 months

Saturday 2nd January 2016
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Impressive distance, I've managed about 550km biggrin


For someone who usually does about 10-15km/week it's been a bit manic over Christmas
25/12 - 5km Parkrun
26/12 - 5km Parkrun + 6km Beer run (5km, pint of Hogs Back TEA, then run another km)
27/12 - Day off
28/12 - 8km cross country league mudfest
29/12 - Day off
30/12 - 8.5km with a couple of mates
31/12 - Day off
1/1 - 5km parkrun + 5km parkrun
2/1 - 5km Parkrun


47.5km in 9 days is more than I'd done in the previous month biggrin


The Mrs is getting back to half marathon training but I'll be abroad for the next couple of months for a rest

cwis

1,147 posts

178 months

Monday 4th January 2016
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Finally seem to over my tendon injury - 9K last night in the rain up some fairly serious offroad hills and no aches today, so I can start ramping back up the miles.

I've been doing shorter slower runs over the last month concentrating on cadence trying not to strain the Achilles and I seem to have benefited in running economy - breathing and heart rate were lower up the ascents yesterday (a lot lower - I thought my HRM was faulty!) and despite the torrents of water running down the path and the 6 inches of mud I was only a few seconds off a PR I set in the dry over one particularly gruelling sector.

238 KM in 2015 (starting in August). Want to get at least 1000 in for 2016. And maybe a half marathon...

Smitters

3,995 posts

156 months

Monday 4th January 2016
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Morning all,

After a lazy couple of months to get over injury and illness, I'm getting back to training instead of running - need some goal races, though my planned challenge at the World Half Mara Champs has come unstuck as it's the same day I leave for holiday. Mo must be relieved. But seriously, it's in Cardiff this year, if anyone fancies doing a World Championship race.

My Strava stats of 2015 were also disappointing - I only ran 1044km, which is less than I'd imagined, over 101 runs, so less than two a week. I've set 1500km as an arbitrary goal, though I'd prefer to run 2.5x/week on average. More is in fact more in this case.

I think this year will have to be all about consistent endurance and regular running. If the first few months go well, I my even be able to run-commute one day a week, which would be brilliant, and something I've wanted to get sorted for ages.

Here's to some top running in 2016.

onedsla

1,114 posts

255 months

Monday 4th January 2016
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Happy New Year All!
I'm back in training after some time off with a broken foot & joined the PH Strava group (Dave A).

I've been running daily (minus 1 day) for 11 weeks, though my first set-back in sight with baby #2 is due in the next 3 weeks!

Cybertronian

1,516 posts

162 months

Monday 4th January 2016
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Happy New Year all!

I covered 1,605 miles/2,582 km in 2015. Had a great start and end to the year, with a crappy middle that didn't really amount to much in terms of performance.

Signed up for the Yorkshire Marathon this morning, so the P&D schedule will come back into play around early June.

northandy

3,495 posts

220 months

Monday 4th January 2016
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Started tracking my running in July and managed 865km, consisting of 24 park runs, 2 10k road races, a half marathon and 3 5km trail races.

Aiming higher this year, should be able to fit 40 park runs in I think, half a dozen 10k, maybe 4 halfs an possibly a marathon, and trail races whenever they are on.


Foliage

3,861 posts

121 months

Tuesday 5th January 2016
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I do 20km a week got my trainers in july is it time for new ones? had a break over Christmas and come back to running and am getting knee pain. I thought they would last longer than this...

Smitters

3,995 posts

156 months

Tuesday 5th January 2016
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I think the rule of thumb is 500-800km. Some people wear them until the die a death, others hang them up at 501km. It depends a bit on the shoes really, but if they're still comfy and you're not getting any odd aches in your feet, carry on I say. If you love them though, I'd recommend getting another pair before they're discontinued - the new version of the shoe you currently wear isn't always a perfect fit. SportsShoes.com is good for knock down, end of line shoes.

Managed a pretty good lunch run today. Still can't get my head around what sort of plan to follow or what races I fancy this year, so everything seems a bit aimless right now, but I'm enjoying being out there for sure.

The Beast of Codfin

101 posts

100 months

Tuesday 5th January 2016
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Foliage said:
I do 20km a week got my trainers in july is it time for new ones?
I'd say they're probably nearing the end, yes.

Cybertronian

1,516 posts

162 months

Tuesday 5th January 2016
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A couple of things worth bearing in mind.

At 20km a week, that takes you close to or even beyond 1,000km for the year, which translates to over 600 miles. If they've been your only running shoes and they've contributed 100% to your annual distance, then I'd be inclined to replace them if you're getting knee pain now.

If you had two two identical pairs to spread the wear and tear, the cushioning foam gets a chance to recover a bit between runs versus being used multiple days in a row.

Technique and your weight can also have an impact on how quickly shoes break down. If you have light footstrikes and you're light in weight, shoes can last a touch longer. If you have a heavy footstrike and you're heavier in weight, they'll wear out sooner. I start to become mindful of my shoes once they start creeping close to 500 miles, because they might be fine one day but may result in a niggle or an injury the next.


BrabusMog

20,083 posts

185 months

Wednesday 6th January 2016
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I've used the same running trainers for the past 5 years, I think it's probably time for new ones laugh Currently I run about 25-35km a week and they are completely worn out on the heels now and I've got a hole near my big toe. They're so comfortable though, I don't want to change them!

cwis

1,147 posts

178 months

Wednesday 6th January 2016
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Daft question!

It's about 6K into work. If I ran there and home is it the equivalent of a single 12K run?

I've read various articles about splitting longer runs during marathon training and how it's beneficial by allowing you to keep your form while extending the miles because you get less fatigued, but does the same thing apply to shorter runs too?

I'd be doing this (if it were worthwhile) a couple of times a week, and they would be slow runs because the shower at work is broken at the moment so I can't get too sweaty!

I'm guessing time on my feet is worthwhile?

ewenm

28,506 posts

244 months

Wednesday 6th January 2016
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It's not equivalent to a 12k run because you're not fatigued for the 2nd 6k. However, that doesn't mean it's worthless. Run-commuting is a good way to get miles in. As long as you don't replace all your longer runs with 2 shorter runs there's no reason not to do it a couple of times a week.

Edit: obviously only the run into work needs to be slow - presumably the shower at home works!hehe I used to do an easy morning run on my evening session days so you could run in easy and run home hard.

Edited by ewenm on Wednesday 6th January 19:08

northandy

3,495 posts

220 months

Wednesday 6th January 2016
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Foliage said:
I do 20km a week got my trainers in july is it time for new ones? had a break over Christmas and come back to running and am getting knee pain. I thought they would last longer than this...
I'd say so, I started getting ankle pain before Xmas and had done 800km on one pair of Asics, when I looked the cushioning was collapsing, new pair (exact same type) for Xmas and I can feel the difference straight away.

cwis

1,147 posts

178 months

Thursday 7th January 2016
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ewenm said:
It's not equivalent to a 12k run because you're not fatigued for the 2nd 6k. However, that doesn't mean it's worthless. Run-commuting is a good way to get miles in. As long as you don't replace all your longer runs with 2 shorter runs there's no reason not to do it a couple of times a week.

Edit: obviously only the run into work needs to be slow - presumably the shower at home works!hehe I used to do an easy morning run on my evening session days so you could run in easy and run home hard.

Edited by ewenm on Wednesday 6th January 19:08
Makes sense! Thanks for the info.

I'd hoped it wouldn't add up to 12K because I'd be increasing my miles too much if I did it more than once a week. Once I ramp I can take a detour on the way home too...

I've changed the way I'm running - I was ramping too quickly and running too fast too often (basically always!) so with the new year my resolution is to be sensible. Hopefully I can avoid mincing my Achilles again - I think a fast 5K followed by a fast 11K the day after did for it in November.

I couldn't walk for a week. My lungs and muscles seem to have got stronger faster than the rest of my "infrastructure".

So from now until at least April only one fast run a week (two if I only get three runs in but with at least two days between them).

The long run (and commuting) will be based on heart rate to keep them slow. Hopefully then I can get more in without injury.

The pace dictated seems to put me just short of "sweaty" if I wear the right clothes which is handy. And if this all works I can watch the pace rise on my slow runs...