The Running Thread

The Running Thread

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krallicious

4,312 posts

204 months

Wednesday 18th February 2015
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Had a really good run this evening. 17.2km in 1hr 39 minutes. Allowing for stretching, it equates to 5.28 minutes per km. Considering I was running with friends, who are not very fit a the moment, for 7.5km I am very happy. I'm beginning to think that I can crack 1hr 50 for the half in 2.5 weeks.

MC Bodge

21,552 posts

174 months

Wednesday 18th February 2015
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I'm going to make a(nother) come-back later.

Wish me luck!

Ps. I will resist the urge to run fast (for me). I will resist the urge to run fast. I will resist the urge to run fast. I will...

ewenm

28,506 posts

244 months

Wednesday 18th February 2015
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Good luck (resisting!)thumbup

ewenm

28,506 posts

244 months

Thursday 19th February 2015
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I went out in the pouring rain at lunchtime to fit in some short hill reps. So very very wet! Kept telling myself it's sessions like this that make the difference, not sure I believe it though!

https://www.strava.com/activities/257182357

ewenm

28,506 posts

244 months

Friday 20th February 2015
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Long misty dark run-commute this morning. 15 miles in 1h45m along mostly unlit cycle routes, but traffic-free at least. I had a headtorch on but could see more without the front light on as the mist/fog was so thick the light just reflected back at me. Certainly focuses the mind running at 5:30am in February with only ambient light!

eric twinge

1,614 posts

221 months

Friday 20th February 2015
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I was meant to go out for a 7 mile run last night but couldn't face it. Pouring with rain when I got home, kids not settled till gone 8, legs still feeling sore from the 10 miler the night before, and the rep sessions the day before that.

Parkrun tomorrow then a 16 miler sunday, so I thought I would give my new foam roller ago. Looked up some vids on youtube and followed them but to be honest I just rolled around myself concentrating on what seemed sore and knotty. My wife walked in a few times rolled her eyes then walked out again, but no worries there!

Well, this morning i feel great, legs feel nice and loose and I reckon if i went running now god knows where I would end up, I feel like i could go forever.

I felt a bit guilty about not going out as I am training for the London Marathon, but it is surely ok to drop a smaller run and do something like that then push on and just wear yourself out?
I'll do a bit more rolling on the weekend and bring on sunday which will be my longest run so far!

KTF

9,788 posts

149 months

Friday 20th February 2015
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eric twinge said:
I felt a bit guilty about not going out as I am training for the London Marathon, but it is surely ok to drop a smaller run and do something like that then push on and just wear yourself out?
I'll do a bit more rolling on the weekend and bring on sunday which will be my longest run so far!
How long have you been training for London and what plan are you following? Are you planning on taking water and gels, etc with you on Sunday?

As long as you get in some 20+ miles at the weekend then you will get round but the combination of training/long/not so long but quick runs during the week will help as well as you are running/pushing it on tired legs.

On my plan, last Sunday was an 18M and this Sunday is 20M.

eric twinge

1,614 posts

221 months

Friday 20th February 2015
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I've been training since January really, prior to that I was running 3 10k runs a week plus Parkrun if I had time.
At present I am doing an easy recovery run on a monday (usually 5 miles)
Tuesday 3 x 1 mile reps at 7.05 per mile with 1 mile warm up and 1 mile warm down.
Wednesday 10 miles at 8.45 pace, the course I am doing is very hilly.
Thursday 1 mile warm up then 5 miles at 7.40 pace then a 1 mile warm down.
Nothing fridays.
Saturday - Parkrun
Sunday Long run - this sunday 16 miles.
I want to do 2 or 3 20 mile runs before hand plus a 22 3 weeks before the marathon.
I expect I will take a gel on sunday but I'm never too sure if that really works.

I appreciate I have probably left it late and some on here may well suggest the above might not be best but I trust the coach who is telling me what I should be doing and there will be a crowd of us on the long sunday runs to encourage me.
I'm not expecting a fantastic time and I know it will be a struggle but my aim is to complete, enjoy the whole day and be able to say ' i did that'

ewenm

28,506 posts

244 months

Friday 20th February 2015
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That week looks good to me. My only comment would be to consider (with your coach of course) increasing the number of reps on Tues and/or the tempo mileage on Thurs. Hope the rest of your build up goes well and you enjoy the day!

eric twinge

1,614 posts

221 months

Friday 20th February 2015
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ewenm said:
That week looks good to me. My only comment would be to consider (with your coach of course) increasing the number of reps on Tues and/or the tempo mileage on Thurs. Hope the rest of your build up goes well and you enjoy the day!
Yes, he did mention that he was going to tweak it for me this week so we shall see what he has in store.
I feel lucky that I have managed to latch onto some experienced runners through parkrun and running clubs, not too sure I have the mental stamina to pick a plan out of a magazine and stick to it religously, the thought of wasting peoples time after they have offered to help and coach me is just as much of a kick up the behind as running for a charity.

Looking forward to the whole day very much, the atmosphere on the starting line on the half marathons that I have done is great, everyone seems very friendly but there is the competitive side bubbling along underneath.
Can't even imagine what the London Marathon will be like, even after watching the runners own videos on youtube (yes I am that sad)

KTF

9,788 posts

149 months

Friday 20th February 2015
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That plan is similar to mine.

Monday - Rest
Tuesday - Faster shorter stuff which differs by week
Wednesday - Longer slower run
Thursday - Shorter but quicker run.
Friday - Rest
Saturday - Parkrun
Sunday - Very long run.

KTF

9,788 posts

149 months

Sunday 22nd February 2015
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Flat(ish) 20 miles with a 7:55avg (race pace) completed this morning. Still felt OK at the end (compared to the 18 I did last week that was undulating) so looks promising to be able to hold it for another 6.2 at the end of April.

MC Bodge

21,552 posts

174 months

Sunday 22nd February 2015
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ewenm said:
Good luck (resisting!)thumbup
Well, it went quite well and I resisted the urge to push the pace at all for the 5k route.

I'm supposed to be conditioning myself, but my calves are very much the limiting factor.

Lots of strength and skipping rope training is on the cards.

Edited by MC Bodge on Sunday 22 February 20:54

Smitters

3,995 posts

156 months

Sunday 22nd February 2015
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Good 15km nice and easy, but a tight hammie afterwards. Any tips for really getting in there? My Physio is off skiing for a week and I struggle to dent the tight spot with a fat foam roller.

john2443

6,325 posts

210 months

Monday 23rd February 2015
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Smitters said:
Good 15km nice and easy, but a tight hammie afterwards. Any tips for really getting in there? My Physio is off skiing for a week and I struggle to dent the tight spot with a fat foam roller.
A friend was talking about using a rolling pin, would that get in there?

ewenm

28,506 posts

244 months

Monday 23rd February 2015
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john2443 said:
Smitters said:
Good 15km nice and easy, but a tight hammie afterwards. Any tips for really getting in there? My Physio is off skiing for a week and I struggle to dent the tight spot with a fat foam roller.
A friend was talking about using a rolling pin, would that get in there?
Or Tennis/Cricket/Golf ball. Be careful though!

Smitters

3,995 posts

156 months

Monday 23rd February 2015
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ewenm said:
john2443 said:
Smitters said:
Good 15km nice and easy, but a tight hammie afterwards. Any tips for really getting in there? My Physio is off skiing for a week and I struggle to dent the tight spot with a fat foam roller.
A friend was talking about using a rolling pin, would that get in there?
Or Tennis/Cricket/Golf ball. Be careful though!
Cheers guys. May try a cricket ball on carpet to engineer in some give and go easy - a tennis ball seems to deflect a bit too much to get in deep (this may be a reflection on the ancient tennis balls I have knocking round too). Patience is, I suspect, the key...

ewenm

28,506 posts

244 months

Monday 23rd February 2015
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Of course, with my winter target race on Sunday, I've developed a niggle in my left hip. Sigh. I guess it means I'll be well rested for the race at least! I've not run since Friday, hoping to do my normal short run-commute tomorrow, but might test out the leg gently tonight before committing to that!

MC Bodge

21,552 posts

174 months

Monday 23rd February 2015
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Smitters said:
Cheers guys. May try a cricket ball on carpet to engineer in some give and go easy - a tennis ball seems to deflect a bit too much to get in deep (this may be a reflection on the ancient tennis balls I have knocking round too). Patience is, I suspect, the key...
New Tennis balls are usually fine.
Be careful with the cricket ball, it might stain the floor or your clothes, and the seam might not be ideal.

Smitters

3,995 posts

156 months

Tuesday 24th February 2015
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MC Bodge said:
New Tennis balls are usually fine.
Be careful with the cricket ball, it might stain the floor or your clothes, and the seam might not be ideal.
Now that's a tip!

Managed to get a last minute physio appt. She suggested a softball or hockey ball too, with a massive dose of caution. Sore today, but much better after 40 mins of targeted work.

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